#278 Listener Questions June 2022

Kathryn teams up with Dirk and David to tackle another round of listener questions. Topics include microtransactions, free-to-play games, early game design steps, data in game design, and how designers can learn from other mediums. 

Episode Outline

1:05 Discussion on free-to-play games and microtransactions–what is acceptable, and what limits should apply?

26:47 What do you wish designers in other mediums would learn from your own medium?

36:35 First steps for an early design after you’ve playtested the game a few times.

40:09 Talking about the intersection of data, a/b testing, designer intuition, and game design.

48:16 The possibilities of AR technology to help with accessibility in tabletop games

In this Episode

David V. Heron - @davidvheron
Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer
Kathryn Hymes - @chicalashaw, thornygames.com