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Episode #34: Progression Systems. With Soren Johnson

 

Contact Information

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

Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer

Soren Johnson – @SorenJohnson, www.Designer-Notes.com

 

Episode Outline

  • 0:01:12 – Tech Trees
  • 0:12:50 – Research and Abstraction
  • 0:20:44 – Contrasting Diablo 2/3 and Civics/Policies
  • 0:31:45 – Romanization Perks in At the Gates
  • 0:39:30 – Numbers or Mechanics?
  • 0:50:46 – What Makes a Progression System Good or Bad?
  • 0:55:45 – Distribution of Related Bonuses
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Team

Dirk Knemeyer Producer & Co-Host

David V. Heron Producer & Co-Host

Ellie Dix Producer, Editor & Host of Behind the Cardboard

Kathryn Hymes Panelist

Rob Daviau Recurring Guest

Soren Johnson Recurring Guest

Cody Harold Producer

Avery Paez Editor

Diana Almaguer Support

Alumni

Cole Wehrle Co-Host

Dave Nelson Audio Engineer

Erik Ririe Producer

Harrison Pink Co-Host

Jon Shafer Co-Founder & Co-Host

Michael Hermes Audio Engineer

Skye Larsen Producer & Editor

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