

Ben Robbins — World Building in Microscope, Gaming with Strangers and Writing Effective Rules (#64)
24 snips Apr 9, 2024
Ben Robbins, RPG creator, talks about Microscope RPG, fostering inclusivity in game design, constraints for creative collaboration, transitioning from passion to profession in game design, crafting fictional worlds for creative freedom, subtle cues in game design for player experiences, and structuring game demos effectively for engaging gameplay.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Co-Creating History with Microscope
04:00 • 6min
Embracing Constraints for Creative Collaboration
09:57 • 18min
From Passion to Profession: The Game Design Journey
27:30 • 8min
Exploring Fictional Worlds and Creative Freedom
35:07 • 3min
Exploring Game Design and Player Experience
37:56 • 8min
Enhancing Game Demos and Tutorial Mechanics
46:01 • 18min
Reflecting on a Conversation as a Game with Surprises and Depth
01:03:56 • 2min