Episode #31: Tactics & Repetition

 

Contact Information

Jon Shafer – @JonShaferDesign, www.JonShaferOnDesign.com, Jon.Shafer@ConiferGames.com

Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer

David Heron – @DavidVHeron

 

Episode Outline

• 0:09:17 – Disruption in FTL
• 0:16:10 – Dirk’s thoughts on tactics

• 0:19:38 – What is a tactical game?
• 0:30:35 – Is chess tactics or strategy?

• 0:32:10 – The role of environments
• 0:42:40 – Asymmetry in tactical games
• 0:47:50 – Two games in one
• 0:51:55 – Unit abilities

• 0:55:01 – Is it the players’ fault if they break the game?

• 1:10:00 – What’s up with dungeon crawling?