Episode 63: Mindset Behind Mechanics

Lots of game design conversation in the newest episode of the Outpost! 

PART 1: TAKING INSPIRATION FROM OTHER CREATIONS
What other tabletop experiences have influenced our games? We’re not huge proponents of “all design is iterative” or “great artists steal” as overarching ethos, but we do love to weave a healthy thread of inspiration from other creations into our own. Find out what other games had their voice in the creation of Vindication, Unsettled, and Spirit Fire. 

PART 2: MINDSET BEHIND GAME MECHANICS
What types of mindsets, mottos, strategies, practices, principles, lenses, tactics, and what not are at the heart of our game design mentality? What about theme versus mechanics? What is invisible design? What is a “sacred concept”? How do we choose what to keep and what to cull? We have thoughts! We think they’re pretty good.

Check out the full episode wherever you podcast (Apple, Spotify, whatever) — or — watch clips below!