Today we've got sneak peak of the first episode of DICE EXPLODER, a new show on the fiction first network.
Each week on Dice Exploder, Sam will have on a new cohost, and they'll bring one RPG mechanic that we'll break down as far as we can. It's gonna be a real nuts and bolts show about design and getting the most out of games. The first season premieres on May 25th.
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This week, Sam talks with Ray Chou about "rolling the dice," the core mechanic from John Harper's game Lasers and Feelings. Some topics covered include:
- Minimalism
- Underlining genre through mechanics
- Cows and Boys
- Honey Heist
- Episodic vs serialized stories
- When you should roll dice
- Randomness and fate in real life
- Beer & pretzels gaming
You can find Ray's publishing company at myth.works You can find Sam @sdunnewold on Twitter, dice.camp, and itch.io.
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