#292 TGDRT Roundtable With Dirk and David

Dirk and David take a stroll down memory lane and discuss their personal journeys, as well as the evolution the show has taken. They discuss the process of taking on a leadership role, the influence of the market on the enjoyment of game design, how game design as a practice and industry has changed over the last decade and more, and the future of The Game Design Round Table.

Episode Outline

1:07 Show Start

3:00 Starting the show

5:09  John’s role and where is he now?

6:48  What has David’s journey looked like, and why did things work out for him? 

23:00 Designing vs. Leading

26:20  Dirk’s Journey

35:00  How the industry has changed

37:30  Aging and Motivation

42:20  lessons from the  Zenobia Award

46:50 Evolution of the show

50:40 Monetization/Future of the Show

In this Episode

David V. Heron - @davidvheron
Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer