Episode #73: MMO’s, RPG’s and Pathfinder with Ryan Dancey

 

Description

 Ryan Dancey joins Dirk and Soren to talk about tabletop RPGs and Pathfinder Online. What’s the cross-section between MMOs and traditional RPGs? Listen in to find out how Pathfinder took the helm from D&D and what their plans are for their upcoming MMO.

 

Contact Information

 Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer

Soren Johnson – www.designer-notes.com, www.mohawkgames.com, @sorenjohnson

Ryan Dancey – @rsdancey

 

Episode Outline

 

• 0:00:21 – Ryan’s background

• 0:03:18 – Ryan and game design

• 0:08:20 – The Pathfinder roleplaying game

• 0:21:10 – Do MMOs hurt tabletop RPG sales?

• 0:30:05 – Pathfinder online and Kickstarter

• 0:39:49 – “Theme Park” games vs. sandbox games

• 0:55:28 – Combat vs. relationships in RPGs