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Tomislav Uzelac
Veteran developer known for building the MP3 decoder used by Winamp and for creating the Unity of Command series; interviewed about his career and design approach.
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Nov 18, 2025
• 2h 28min
Designer Notes 91: Tomislav Uzelac
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Tomislav Uzelac, a veteran developer known for creating the MP3 decoder for Winamp and the Unity of Command series, shares his journey from childhood tape trading to game design. He reflects on the unforeseen cultural impact of MP3s and his transition from software demos to strategy games. Tomislav discusses simplifying wargame mechanics for playability, his approach to balancing supply in Unity of Command, and the challenges of campaign snowballing. He also hints at future projects and emphasizes the emotional connection games foster with players.
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