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RPG Design Panelcast

Jason Pitre
Game Design
Tabletop Rpgs
Kickstarter
Metatopia 2023
Powered By the Apocalypse
Ethics
Machine Learning
Apocalypse World
Board Game Design
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Art
Copyright
Playtesting
Narrative Voice
Creative Work
Game Publishing
Licensed Intellectual Properties
Role-Playing Games
Pbta Mechanics
Interconnected Mechanics

The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.

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Recorded at Metatopia 2024

Presented by Meguey Baker

Games and stories have told us that life is nasty, brutish and short, while the true story of human society is built on solidarity and empathy. In this panel, we will discuss how we can come toge... more

Recorded at Metatopia 2024

Presented by Curt Covert

Self-Publishing is not for everyone, nor is opening a small business as a board game publisher. We will discuss why this is the case and then, for the undaunted, discuss the challenges, pitfalls t... more

Recorded at Metatopia 2024

Presented by Stephanie Bryant and Melissa Lewis-Gentry

What's Agile and why would I use it? Join us for a quick overview of Agile principles and practices that can help you tune your game design process into more flexible... more

Recorded at Metatopia 2024

Presented by Melissa Lewis-Gentry

Usability is often thought of in game design after mechanics or systems have been developed. User experience design doesn't have to be an afterthought. This panel will go over design fram... more

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Recent Guests

Meguey Baker
Presenter of the Solidarity in Society panel
Episode: Episode 390: Worldbuilding and Solidarity
Len Rankin
A programmer working on peace software to generate characters
Episode: Episode 373: That's Great Advice, Don't Follow It
Chris Jansson
A professor in media and communication and runs the Gameful Learning Program
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Episode: Episode 373: That's Great Advice, Don't Follow It

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Jason Pitre
Co-host / Lead of the panel discussion; Game designer and publisher

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • This podcast is right in my geekzone of interest, so I can't bear to quit it. However, sound quality has gotten worse lately. (It was never very good, since the podcast is basically live recordings of panel discussions, but the last few episodes have been downright unlistenable.) There are a lot of super interesting episodes in the backlog, but for the more recent episodes, you need to sit in a dead quiet environment with a razor focused mind to be able to absorb any wisdom out of this.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    HorrifiedRancor
    2 years ago
  • Sometimes unforgivably bad quality!

    I want to love this podcast. The info being shared is SO useful and it’s amazing that the host is putting it out there for free but some of the episodes audio quality is so bad, I honestly can’t figure out why they even bothered uploading it. I just listened to the beginning of episode 360, where one of the panel members literally says something about how they’re *supposed* to be using the mics - but the audio quality is so bad (because she’s not actually speaking into a mic) that I actually hav... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JohnnyButton
    United States2 years ago
  • Tons of info

    I learn a lot every time I listen to this podcast. One of my favorites for the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Business RPG
    United States4 years ago
  • Service Journalism for Tabletop RPG Creators

    Jason has compiled a far-reaching and inclusive selection of seminars and panels from both well-known creatives and subject experts richly deserving of broader recognition. If you have any interest at all in independent RPG design, creation, marketing, and/or sales, this is a jaw-droppingly rich resource.

    The fact that it’s received several troll reviews from the ‘Keep politics out of games’ losers tells you all you need to know about the good work this show is doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Likes Games
    United States6 years ago
  • Ear gold

    This is a tremendous and free resource for people wanting to get serious about not only game design but game production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paradiddle22
    Canada7 years ago

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Listeners praise the depth and practicality for designers and small publishers.
Audio quality is a recurring issue even when content is strong.
Guests and host experience offer genuinely actionable strategies for indie publishing.

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#41
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Apple Podcasts
#209
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Apple Podcasts
#247
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Episode 389: Self Publishing - Should I
Q: How do you know when your game is ready to go?
It's a decision about you and what lifestyle you want to lead.
Episode 389: Self Publishing - Should I
Q: Is that how a designer should think when they're trying to pitch to a publisher as well?
No, that is the benefit of continuing to be a designer.
Episode 388: What is Agile?
Q: What are the top reasons that projects are challenged or will fail?
Common reasons include misalignment between management and team members, changing requirements, lack of deadline enforcement, and global events affecting project viability.
Episode 387: Designing for the User Experience
Q: Is the board game community different regarding the readability of rulebooks compared to a general public audience?
It depends on your audience, but simpler language and more visuals are best for mass market games.
Episode 387: Designing for the User Experience
Q: How would you suggest somebody prototype and play test for a board game to ensure accessibility?
Use sample packs from game manufacturers to access professional-grade components, and then incorporate custom elements with user testing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RPG Design Panelcast

What is RPG Design Panelcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A panel-driven show focused on the craft of analog game design and publishing, with frequent deep-dives into worldbuilding, UX, Agile workflows, distribution, and small-business mechanics for tabletop creators. Episodes span practical how-tos (self-publishing, pitching to publishers, distribution), design philosophy (UX, player experience, automata design), and collaborative dynamics (designing with loved ones, governance in games). Noteworthy are practical host experiences from industry pros, opportunities to learn from live-event discussions, and a track record of actionable advice for indie designers seeking to navigate publishing, production, and community-building without sacrificing playability. The format often blends methodological ... more

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