Consistency in LiveOps is important, but on it's own it's not enough

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at predictable surprise...

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Developers assume that customisation is key, but they're missing the point...

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at how to implement player customisation!

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Catch the latest episode of Writing Worlds to learn all about Dyson Spheres, what they are, and the stories that can be told in an enclosed space on a galactic-scale 👇
Listen free on your favourite podcast platform! 🚀

We have more player data than ever before, but is there a point where we can no longer see the wood for the trees?

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at the limits and uses of player data...

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Players often say they hate battle passes, but their behaviour tells a more complicated story...

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at how language can carry baggage.

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If you find me at #LSGNASUMMIT I'll be offering giving away one free copy of my new book! See you April 28th/29th in Austin...

Podcast Zone Jason Statham's Big Vacation - Off To Lapland Do you all remember when we used to be a podcast? Well, for two episodes at least, we are back! Recorded in 2024 with cast members from the Dragonmeet Podcast Zone, this is the edited version of our traditional live recording of Jason Statham's Big Vacation.Cast include - Jordan from Modified RollNikolai from Penance RPGOscar from Anything Could Happenand our very own Adam.Please do check out these lovely folks and their podcasts.Jason Statham is the best RPG ever written and is published by Rowan Rook and Decard.

I had a lot of fun a while back playing in the Christmas 2024 episode of the D20 Future Show Podcast Jason Stratham's Big Vacation - part 1 out now...
It was very silly and absolute joy...

CHRISTINA KOCH GREETING HER DOG AFTER RETURNING FROM THE MOON IM GONNA CRYYY 😭😭😭

This was so much fun to be part of

This is rather brilliant - Having Super Mario Kart Racing in your own home, the live-action version.

This course features collectible LEGO figures of Mario, Luigi and the gang.

The creation is part of a Rube Goldberg-style machine featured by Joseph's Machines.

#mario #lego #racing #fun

Jupi Plays Indie Games: ALL THE GAMES [7DRL Challenge 2026] [Part 3] YouTube video by Jupiter_Hadley

Doing some more video content! #7DRL Challenge part 3: youtu.be/jn0MqggUbnA

Yes he is!

If you think that experimentation is just A-B testing, you're wrong...

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at finding new ways for players to engage with your game

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More events do not necessarily create more engagement

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at what types of LiveOps events you should run...

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Playing with Balance: An Interview with Charles Lees-Czerkawski As part of the preparation for the upcoming book 'Playing With Balance' (due for release this year) we interviewed a number of games industry experts includi...

In case you didn't know for my book (https://bit.ly/4sFT4sp we recorded a bunch of amazing chats with some fantastic designers and live operators...

Here I'm talking with Charles Lees-Czerkawski originally recorded back in Dec 24!

Playing With Balance: An Interview with Tadhg Kelly As part of the preparation for the recently released book 'Playing With Balance' (https://www.routledge.com/Playing-with-Balance-Game-Economy-Design/Clark/p/...

I interviewed a bunch of talented game makers and designers to get to the heart of Game Economy Design.

We are now releasing the interviews - this one from 5th Dec 24 is with industry veteran Tadhg Kelly and we explore everything from LARP to the 'possibility space'

Anyone can be a person On the UFR core world New Carthage, a synthetic individual designated as Unit-7 stands trial for Grievous Bodily Harm with Reckless Endangerment.Two weeks ag...

The latest episode my my Actual Play is out... 

I'm joined by Ellie and Eiriol from #DeckOfManyAces as well as regulars Lucie and Antonio. The cast have to decide how to define a person and its consquences! 

Check it out

The latest episode of Writing Worlds features the amazing CJ Cooke, best selling author and expert at gothic writing. Tune in on any podcast platform! 🧙‍♀️✨

Data tells you what players do, it doesn't tell you why...

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at how thinking in terms of motivation changes the way you make decisions.

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DOH!!!

Running a fireside track without a stage manager to keep you from going mad turns out to have risks... One can forget the timing you defined...
I stopped Sally's panel 15 mins earlier than intended!! Eeks!!!

#iamadummy

#gdlx

Fallout London devs had "moments of uncertainty" whether Bethesda would let the mod live, but they know AAA studios "increasingly rely on user-generated content" Phew

I love what the Team: FOLON folks did!

Here is a recent piece on Games

Did you know my books are not out on Amazon now?

https://f.mtr.cool/jvautoybhm

There weren't kidding about my 'Fireside stage'

Come down to #GDLX today at #UCAFarnham

It's Saturday... Which means it's #GDLX

Looking forward to my Fireside chat sessions this afternoon

The more data you collect, the more responsibility you take on...

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about data decisions
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The delightful Andy Bossom has set the stage for our Fireside chats tomorrow for #GDLX at UCA Farnham tomorrow!!

Come be part of the conversation!

(And I'll give away a copy of my book at some point)

Do you know why your live events have been successful?

In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at what makes live events work...

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My new book #PlayingWithBalance comes out next week!

www.routledge.com/Playing-with-Balance-Gam...

You can still pre-order with the discount code 'BALANCE26'

I rarely ask for help - but please share this to anyone interested in #GameDesign!

Thank you!!!

My new book #PlayingWithBalance comes out next week!

www.routledge.com/Playing-with-Balance-Gam...

You can still pre-order with the discount code 'BALANCE26' 

I rarely ask for help - but please share this to anyone interested in #GameDesign!