Episode #49: How to Teach Games
Contact Information
Jon Shafer – @JonShaferDesign,www.JonShaferOnDesign.com, Jon.Shafer@ConiferGames.com
Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer, www.artana.com, Dirk@Knemeyer.com
David Heron – @DavidVHeron
Episode Outline
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0:02:16 – Tabletop video tutorials
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0:10:34 – What is the designer’s goal?
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0:14:14 – Throw-away demo games
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0:18:41 – Pre-made learning setups
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0:24:54 – Teaching techniques in digital games
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0:30:51 – Contextual help in At the Gates
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0:44:00 – When is it okay to not teach?
- 0:48:35 – Lesson pacing