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Joe Slack is known for games like "Relics of Rajavihara" and its expansion "Montalo's Revenge," "Mayan Curse," "King of Indecision," and "Zoo Year’s Eve." He's authored several game design books and created a popular online course, for game designers at all career stages. Joe is well-known for his expertise in crowdfunding and game testing, and his generosity with time and knowledge, for instance, as a panelist at Ludogogy's Make & Break event in 2021. Joe organises the annual Board Game Design Virtual Conference, making him a go-to resource for aspiring and experienced game designers. His invaluable guidance has helped many of them achieve success in the competitive world of game design.
More about Joe on boardgamedesigncourse.com.
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Hosts: Sarah Le-Fevre, Antonios Triantafyllakis
Coordination: Sarah Le-Fevre
Audio mixing and mastering: Antonios Triantafyllakis
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We can’t believe it’s been all that time since the Ludogogy podcast first saw the light of day. And yet here we are, 17 episodes in, so Antonis and Sarah thought it was time for a review. We’ve had some amazing guests over the last year and a bit, and here’s your opportunity to catch up on any episodes you might have missed. You wouldn’t want to pass up the chance to learn from the creators of such seminal games as World Without Oil or Wingspan or even to get the low down on Player Types from the man who invented the idea, now would you? All this and more is waiting in our back catalogue. Think of this as the Table of Contents.
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Audio mixing and mastering: Antonios Triantafyllakis
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Jenna Moran is an RPG designer and novelist renowned for her innovative contributions to games and writing. Her work has ranged from authoring sourcebooks for existing games to creating whole new game universes. Jenna’s games include "Chuubo's Marvellous Wish-granting Machine”, “Ex Machina”, and “Nobilis”, a diceless game that earned her the Diana Jones Award in 2003. Beyond games, she wrote the "Hitherby Dragons" continuous story blog and has written several novels set in the "Nobilis" and "Hitherby Dragons" universes. Join us for a fascinating discussion on her journey in RPGs and storytelling.
More about Jenna on ninuan.org. Remember to support "The Far Roofs" on Kickstarter!
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If you’ve ever played a MMORPG, then much of what you experienced has its roots in the work of Richard Bartle. The co-creator of MUD - Multi-User Dungeon - in the late 1970s, Bartle has influenced designers of virtual worlds since then and is the go-to resource for academic insight in that field. Many have found Dr Bartle through his ideas on Player Types, which show us not only that there are many different motivations to play but that those reasons can shift for a player during extended play, like MMORPGs. Join us as we explore the past, present and potential futures of virtual worlds.
More about Richard Bartle on mud.co.uk.
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Welcome to December's episode, where we're thrilled to host Jason Morningstar, a luminary in the world of tabletop RPGs. Best known for the groundbreaking 'Fiasco,' Jason is a master of crafting narratives as compelling as they are unpredictable. His work, often blending dark humour with deep emotional resonance, has redefined storytelling in gaming. An advocate for accessible game design, Jason invites players, both experienced and new to RPGs, into unique, often unexplored worlds. Join us and this innovative designer as we explore his journey in reshaping modern role-playing games.
More about Jason on Bully Pulpit Games.
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In this month’s episode of the Ludogogy podcast, we’re talking to the guest most requested by our previous guests, who should know a thing or two about great game design! Helping us to explore the theme of ‘Identity’ is Rae Nedjadi, renowned TTRPG designer and creator of such games as BALIKBAYAN, Apocalypse Keys and Our Haunt, but whose back catalogue also includes dozens of other innovative play experiences, using resources like tarot cards, or framing play as ritual, for example. What all these diverse games have in common, though, is a rich vein of storytelling and belief in the transformative power of play. Tune in and discover why Rae is the game designers’ game designer!
More about Rae on Sword Queen Games.
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Listen in as we talk to a games designer from 10 years in the future! LudoVic is a cutting-edge game design AI trained by the finest experts and equipped with unmatched analytical prowess. The intelligence behind countless memorable gaming experiences, LudoVic pushes the boundaries of what's possible in play and learning. Revel in tales of groundbreaking mechanics, unexpected design solutions, and the dance between human creativity and AI precision. Discover how games are evolving in the age of artificial intelligence and how this fusion can lead to unparalleled learning outcomes. Enjoy an exclusive discussion on the symbiotic relationship between human designers and AI and how it's shaping the future of gaming.
LudoVic is a generative AI persona we created using ChatGPT, available on openai.com. LudoVic’s voice was generated by the AI speech synthesis engine ElevenLabs.
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Cards have traditionally been used to look into the future, and Cartomancy - using decks like the tarot or Lenormand - or even playing cards was incredibly popular in the 19th century. For a more modern take on this, without the supernatural connotations, we can look to games like Peek - created by our guest, Evan Raskob. The future does not yet exist, so the stories we tell ourselves about it are very important - because they can inform what actually happens. “Where attention goes, energy flows”, as they say. Narrative imagination is a powerful tool for people to innovate and speculate on what might be possible. Listen in as Evan explains this and tells us what he has learned from designing games.
You can find more about Peek, Evan's speculative fiction card game, on spoke.flkr.com
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Dive into LARPing on this month’s podcast! Experience the thrill of Live Action Role Play with the unparalleled insight of Marcin "Słowik" Słowikowski - renowned LARP designer, TEDx speaker, and expert in culture and communication. The genius behind LubLarp, LarpVenture, and the Kola conference, Słowik created the acclaimed LARPs System and Nightclub. Relish character-driven narratives, emotion-fuelled plots, and the complexity of character relationships. Discover how LARPs can impart lessons no textbook can. Enjoy an exclusive peek into Slowik’s LARP design course in the Polish mountains, attended by our very own Antonis. Exciting, right? Tune in, level up your learning and let the game begin!
You can find more about Slowik’s new initiative, LarpVenture, on larpventure.com, and about Larp Alchemy, where we met him, on nausika.eu/en/larp-alchemy.
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Join us as we delve into politics in games with Ata Sergey Nowak. His passion for gaming, history, space exploration, and intercultural communication drove his contributions to influential titles like Hearts of Iron 3: Their Finest Hour, East vs West, Squad, and Terminal Conflict. As a creator of the award-winning Suzerain, Ata invites us to immerse ourselves in a seamless geopolitical experience, through intricate mechanics and immersive storytelling. Ata’s Berlin-based games company, Torpor Games, is currently developing The Conformist, a highly anticipated addition to the Suzerain universe.
You can find more about Ata and Torpor Games on torporgames.com.
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Logan Timmin’s most celebrated game, also called Logan, was hailed on its release as the ‘next step’ for lyric games; a genre which itself, is somewhat mould-breaking. These are games which can be played, in a traditional sense, but can also be experienced simply by reading. Focusing on storytelling, and themes of reflection and self-discovery, Logan’s games invite intimacy and connection, with oneself and others, making him ideal for June’s theme of Wellbeing. A fascinating discussion of how mechanics drive story, and some great game recommendations too, make this an episode not to be missed.
You can find more about Logan Timmins on logantimmins.com.
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For the last few years, Thorny Games has masterfully crafted tabletop RPGs and LARPs that explore the power and playfulness of language. But their creations go beyond mere gameplay; they are a testament to the boundless potential that lies within language itself. With each game, Thorny Games offers us a remarkable opportunity to perceive the world anew through the mesmerizing lens of communication. Thorny Games, based in Washington, is Kathryn Hymes and Hakan Seyalıoğlu, who, with mixed backgrounds in design, maths and linguistics, are Gen Con veterans and multiple Game of the Year award winners. We have 50% of the team with us today, so plug those headphones in and get ready to be transported by the magic of Kathryn Hymes and the captivating world of Thorny Games!
You can find more about Kathryn and Thorny Games on thornygames.com.
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Our fifth Ludogogy podcast guest is Stefan Köhler! Stefan likes to work at the intersections of different fields, combining experiences in modding and writing (about) games with an interest in various topics, such as aesthetical education, augmented/virtual reality and artificial intelligence. His main quest, more than just as a teacher and lecturer, is to understand and envision how humans are able to learn, yet also to (creatively) express themselves in media - especially through games.
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Our fourth Ludogogy podcast guest is Mohsin Memon! Mohsin is passionate about creating games that help people learn and change through immersive experiences. He is also a good friend of your hosts, who are both trained facilitators of his flagship game Evivve - which leads teams through the process of saving, or not saving the human race, and unlocks all sorts of insights about the way they are working, along the way. When not designing games or facilitating great learning, Mohsin likes nothing more than hitting the slopes with his snowboard.
Find out more about Mohsin, and Evivve at evivve.com
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Our third Ludogogy podcast guest is Elizabeth Hargrave! A love of nature often inspires Elizabeth’s games, and she is perhaps best known for her first published game, Wingspan, which won the 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres. This game is notable not just for its birding theme, but its innovative central mechanic, Engine Building, making a very appropriate tie-in with Ludogogy’s current theme - ‘Engines’. Listen in for insights on Elizabeth’s design process and inspirations.
Find out more about Elizabeth, her games, and lists of women/non-binary games designers at elizhargrave.com
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Our second Ludogogy podcast guest is Jay Dragon! Jay’s first published game was Sleepaway in 2019, which was about a group of queer camp counselors keeping kids safe in an uncertain world. In the few short years since then, Jay has been creating and publishing innovative games and building Possum Creek Games into a force to be reckoned with in the tabletop games world. Possum Creek’s games focus on building communities, engaging in ritual, and immersing oneself in shared fiction, and feature traveling animals, lonely ghosts, and an unusual Bed and Breakfast, among other intriguing things.
Find out more about Jay and Possum Creek Games at possumcreekgames.com
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Our first Ludogogy podcast guest is Ken Eklund! Ken is a designer of serious games tackling issues such as climate change, community resilience and water quality. These are most often in the Alternate Reality genre and inspire players to make shared stories which represent ‘emergent collective wisdom’. If that whets your appetite, then you may be disappointed that another characteristic of a Ken Eklund game is that you can no longer play it. They are finite events, which inevitably end. But the collective wisdom can still be accessed - as you will find if you search ‘World Without Oil’.
Find out more about Ken Eklund at writerguy.com.
The archive of the artefacts created by players of World Without Oil can be found through the Wayback Machine and you can also find Ken's article for Ludogogy from 2020 on our website.
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On the very first episode of the Ludogogy podcast we hear from… ourselves! Sarah Le-Fevre and Antonios Triantafyllakis are the hosts and producers of the Ludogogy podcast. We are both passionate about using games in learning and playing them for fun too. Find out about some of the games we’ve created and used in the past, what we are doing at the moment, and what we are currently enjoying playing. And, of course, our hopes and dreams for this new podcast - and what it will bring to you, our audience of games-based learning practitioners and enthusiasts.
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Ludogogy exists to raise the profile of Games-based Learning and to provide information and resources that will be useful and inspiring to GBL and Gamification practitioners. Every month, Sarah Le-Fevre & Antonios Triantafyllakis interview a different game designer, learn from their experience and inspire the audience to apply the learning points from their game design story to your practice, and possibly more broadly, to other aspects of life and learning.
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