BXP 6×12 – Monica and Rai Talk
Bonus ExperienceOctober 2, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Rai returns for a finale. We sort of talk about games, but mostly we just talk.
A deeper look at the play experience and the finer details of running and writing tabletop games from two queer experts with sparkling water.
BXP 6×11 – Monica and Heather Consider Ways to Keep Players Playing
Bonus ExperienceSeptember 12, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Today Monica gets together with Heather (her wife) to discuss one of their mutually shared core principles of game design: participation makes the game. If you remove players from play, you are denying them the chance to experience your game. We break down what this means as well as provide good and bad examples of designing for character creation, incapacitation, elimination, and replacement. We also discuss constructive self-entertainment vs. disruptive behavior and techniques for different designs and different styles of play.
BXP 6×10 – Monica and Alex Break Down Setting Design Using Video Games
Bonus ExperienceJuly 10, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Today I’m joined by friend and colleague Alex Guerrero to discuss how video games utilize narrative and setting design to create a sense of wonder and mystery – and how you can bring that to the table in your own tabletop RPGs!
BXP 6×09 Monica and D Evaluate Rules Exceptions
Bonus ExperienceJune 27, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
D is back in the studio with me today to deliver on our promise to discuss exceptions-based rules design. We talk about Exalted: Essence an awful lot, but also talk about Malifaux, Chronicles of Darkness, and some upcoming games. We talk about good examples of how to build strong exceptions and an equal number of bad ones, and point out games that don’t do this at all.
BXP 6×08 Monica and Hiromi Demystify Accessibility
Bonus ExperienceJune 12, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Today Monica sits down with friend and colleague Hiromi Cota to discuss how you can improve the accessibility of your tabletop RPG. We talk about making things accessible to folks with physical issues, but mental ones as well. We also talk about math a lot.
BXP 06×07 – Monica and the Scoundrels Discuss Content Creation
Bonus ExperienceMay 29, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Today Monica is joined by the hosts of the Malifaux podcast, Steampowered Scoundrels, to have a lively discussion about being small content creators in a niche field, being the microest of micro celebrities, having relationships with tabletop game designers, and a lot, and I really mean a lot, of talk about Malifaux.
BXP 06×06 – MTP Crossover 2: Design Directives Mechanics Workshop
Bonus ExperienceMay 19, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Here’s another crossover with Mage: The Podcast. This time Danielle Lauzon joins us as we discuss the concept of design directives in games.
BXP 06×05 – Monica and Elliott Dissect Character Sheets
Bonus ExperienceMay 1, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Today Monica is joined by Exalted developer, Elliott Freeman, to break down their favorite (and least favorite) characters sheets: what works, what doesn’t, what they like to see, and so on.
BXP 06 x 04 – Monica and MJ Examine Competitive Game Design
Bonus ExperienceApril 18, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Monica is joined by freelance author and designer, MJ Monleon, to discuss the ins, outs, and pitfalls of designing a competitive game. We focus mostly on traditional games like tabletop RPGs and card or board games and then wander off into the weeds of some of our favorite video games.
BXP 06×03 – Mage the Podcast Crossover – Mechanics Workshop: Magick Merits
Bonus ExperienceApril 4, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Monica joins Terry on Mage the Podcast to workshop the design concept of individual magic(k) merits, as well as temporary merits and experience rewards in Mage 20th.
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