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?