Roguelike Radio

Welcome to Roguelike Radio episode 28, where we talk about the Seven Day Roguelikes released in 2012. This is the first of a multipart as we try vainly to cover the highlights of 62 successes from this year's 7DRL challenge. Talking this episode are Darren Grey, Ido Yehieli and Jeff Lait. Read more »

Welcome to Roguelike Radio episode 27, where we talk about Seven Day Roguelikes of Yesteryear - a look back on the highlights of 7 years of 7DRLs. Talking this episode are Darren Grey, Ido Yehieli and Jeff Lait. Read more »

Darren Grey, Ido Yehieli, Jeff Lait, corremn, and Joe Bradshaw talk about creating a roguelike game in a week, defining success in the 7DRL challenge, the evolution of roguelike games, using LibTCOD for game development and the debate on color palettes, exploring aesthetics and game making programs, using T-Engine for game creation, focusing on game development without distractions, choosing one gimmick for a game, the importance of transparency in game design, providing instructions and bug fix releases, and making a successful game through uniqueness and planning.

Guests Darren Grey and Nicolas Casalini discuss the concept of permadeath in gaming, exploring its presence in roguelikes and comparing it to replaying story games. They delve into the balance between failure and interesting consequences, including the impact of permadeath on player investment. They also explore the challenges of multiplayer mode in games like StarCraft and the importance of good game design in creating engaging permadeath experiences.

Welcome to Roguelike Radio episode 24, where we look at Themes and Settings in Roguelikes. Talking this episode are Darren Grey, John Harris, Legend and Nicolas Casalini (aka DarkGod). Read more »

Welcome to episode 23 of Roguelike Radio. Today we take a break from our usual schedule to interview David Ploog, former lead designer of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup. Joining David are Ido Yehieli, Keith Burgun and Jeff Lait. Read more »

Welcome to episode 22 of Roguelike Radio. This week we discuss Infra Arcana, a horror-themed roguelike with significant Lovecraft inspiration. Talking this episode are Darren Grey, John Harris, Legend and Infra Arcana's developer Martin Tornqvist (aka NON). Read more »

Welcome to episode 21 of Roguelike Radio. This week we discuss procedural generation and how it applies to roguelikes. Talking this episode are Darren Grey and Andrew Doull. Read more »

In this episode, the developer of the game Cataclysm talks about the post-apocalyptic roguelike set in New England. They discuss the game's inspirations, gameplay balance, NPC factions, decay in the game world, user interface, challenges of porting to Windows, gameplay vs simulationism, and the development and atmosphere of Cataclysm.

DarkGod, also known as Nicolas Casalini, is the creative force behind ToME4, a celebrated roguelike game. He shares his early programming experiences and how they fueled his passion for gaming. Listeners learn about the journey from Tolkien inspirations to creating a unique universe, the intricate design behind the game's talent system, and the importance of community feedback in shaping ToME4. DarkGod also discusses the challenges of debugging and balancing development with daily life, all while maintaining an open-source ethos.