player agency

In today's episode we discuss using cinematics and autopilot.  How do I use cinematics?  Is there a right time to use autopilot?  How much is too much?  What are the downsides to using these storytelling techniques?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Welcome to Episode 5, where FIFA Licensed Agent Chris Peralta, owner of Joga Sports Group, unveils the intricacies of player representation. Join us as Chris shares his journey from LSU to becoming an agent, insights into the American and Colombian soccer scenes, the key qualities he seeks in players, and strategies that set Joga Sports Group apart in this competitive field. Discover memorable success stories and challenging situations, and gain valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the soccer industry.

Jack brings Shasta and Alistair to the table. Shasta is a young Aasimar monk traveling the world and Alistair is the god within the mask she wears.

Jack and I discuss the masks we and our characters wear, player agency and GM input into characters, and what might make you put on a mysterious mask.

This character is built for Pathfinder 2e.

Jack is a Jewish trans man just trying to play and learn as many different games as he can so that he can write his own adventures and games.

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We also mentioned a previous episode on the podcast - Season 2, Episode 2: Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official, where I spoke to Caroline Vahrenkamp about her struggles with voice acting as a trans woman. If the topic interests you, I suggest you check it out.

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What is Player Relevance?

On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What is Player Relevance?” Players play games for multiple different reasons. Many of those reasons have to do with their sense of intrinsic or extrinsic motivation.  No matter the reason, all players play games because they find them relevant. For themselves, as well as for their player character, and through their journey throughout the game.

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What is Kingmaking?

On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What is Kingmaking?” Sometimes you’ll play a competitive game where you realize that you can’t win anymore. It’s kind of depressing to think about. However, there are things that you can do and actions that you can take that will help someone else win. This scenario is called “kingmaking.”

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Decision Space

On today’s episode we’ll cover the decision space in games. One can say that decisions are the heart of many games. It’s why we play: to see the impact of our actions. As game designers; we want to empower players to live their fantasies through our games. 

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In today's episode we talk about player agency and player choice.  What do I do when my players don't want to follow my story?  How do I handle players making different choices than I predicted?  Do I have to indulge every choice they make?  Do players actually have choice and agency?  We discuss all this and more in today's episode.




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Happy New Year! This month we've got Duncan (writer on Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Neo Cab, In the Valley of Gods, and the co-creator and writer of the Something True podcast) and Jon (writer, narrative designer and co-founder of Inkle, and has worked on games including 80 Days, Sorcery!, Heaven’s Vault, and Over the Alps) in to talk about being a writer without a writing degree, blank canvas vs well-defined main characters, research, hot air balloons, Lovecraft forums, when to stop researching, underappreciated game moments, player agency, the sweet spot between satisfying and frustrating, the role of writers in pre-production, and more. 

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