Revisiting Civ 7

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In this episode, host Dirk Knemeyer, a long-time game designer and industry veteran, sits down with co-host David Heron, known for his deep technical and design experience in digital games. They dive into the “crisis” surrounding Civilization 7, exploring how a legendary franchise took a “big swing that missed hard”. The discussion centers on the “Test of Time” update, which attempted to address player disdain by removing civilization-locked transitions but instead exposed deeper issues of under-resourcing and “minimum viable product” design.

Revisiting Civ 7

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Revisiting Civ 7

Revisiting Civ 7

“Simply amazing. Every game designer should listen to this.”

EccentricOwl

“I absolutely love this podcast.”

WardWesley

“A must for anyone interested not only in how games are made but in the ins and outs of game mechanics.”

DMacasaurus

“This is, by far, the best game design podcast I’ve heard.”

CowTipping_Extremist

“A wealth of amazing interviews and communal knowledge.”

Are Pee Gee Fan

“I love this podcast.”

mrtwills

“A well balanced mix for both new and old game designers.”

Old Ironsides 58

“The Game Design Round Table is an expertly produced, invaluable resource for game designers or game players.”

atwoow

“One of my favorite podcasts.”

offdahizle

“Before I started listening to this series, I had never thought so deeply into the inner workings of interactive entertainment.”

NaVanBXL

4.8 Rating

From 100+ Game Designers

WHAT’S TGDRT?

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