Dice Exploder
Sam Dunnewold
A show about tabletop RPG design. Each episode we bring you a single mechanic and break it down as deep as we possibly can. Co-hosted by Sam Dunnewold and a rotating roster of designers. Part of the Many Sided Network. diceexploder.com
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Jun 1, 2023 • 35min
Composure (Antiquarian Adventures) with Michael Elliott
Game developer Michael Elliott discusses failure and conflict in RPGs, genre mechanics, spotlight passing, and simplifying game mechanics. They explore Composure in Antiquarian Adventures, pulp adventure stories, enhancing gameplay with tropes, and addressing racism in RPGs.
May 25, 2023 • 40min
Rolling The Dice (Lasers & Feelings) with Ray Chou
Join Ray Chou in a discussion on minimalism, genre mechanics, and the balance between randomness and fate in RPGs like Lasers & Feelings. Explore the fun of beer & pretzels gaming and the creative challenges of game design. Discover the essence of storytelling through diverse characters and engaging mechanics.
Apr 27, 2023 • 1min
Dice Exploder: Season 1 Trailer
Coming June 2023: DICE EXPLODER, a new podcast where each week we break down a tabletop RPG mechanic as deep as we possibly can, with Sam Dunnewold and a rotating co-host.Produced by the Fiction First Network. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diceexploder.substack.com
