In this episode I answer a question from listener Zarator - breaking down the most important aspects of making a limited environment fun and balanced.

Episode 14 - Chance Encounter (ft Mohammad Ali)

Feb 19th, 2017 38m 25s

In this episode of Cardography I talk to my long-time friend Mohammad about some of his game projects and how designers should manage variance within their games.

Episode 13 - Joint Assault (ft Barbecube)

Feb 12th, 2017 41m 28s

Barbecube and I discuss his designs for Ushana and some strategies for developing mechanical synergy in your games.

Episode 12 - Voyages End (ft. Reuben Covington)

Feb 5th, 2017 58m 24s

In this episode Reuben Covington joins me to discuss the major steps it takes to bring a project from start to finish, using his sets Dreamscape and Tesla as examples and learning experiences.www.custommagic.space/http://remakingmagic.libsyn.

Episode 11 - Conflux

Jan 29th, 2017 56m 50s

In this episode I talk with Pyrefiend about the implementation of purple mana in his set Kalitoth, and about how custom magic designers can use color pie philosophies as a design tool.

Episode 10 - Fungusaur

Jan 22nd, 2017 1h

In this episode I talk with Trevor aka Foo_InTheRain about his latest project Clockwork, and about finding the fun for players and designers alike.

Episode 9 - Unified Will

Jan 15th, 2017 36m 13s

Back from the holiday hiatus, in this episode I discuss some key traits to incorporate in cooperative games to inspire camaraderie and review the submissions for the design challenge posed in episode 8.

Episode 8 - Story Circle

Dec 20th, 2016 51m 32s

In this episode of Cardography, I interview Oddsbod about his story-driven custom magic set Imago, and we explore how game designers can overcome the difficulties of telling a nonlinear story through gameplay.

Episode 7 - Standard Bearer

Dec 11th, 2016 52m 27s

In this episode of Cardography I interview Brett Meraw about his TumbledMTG project and get some insight into how designers should approach custom constructed formats.

Episode 6 - Squeaking Pie Sneak

Dec 4th, 2016 59m 5s

In this episode of Cardography I talk with Sebastian aka DeathByManga about why the color pie exists, when to break away from its rules, and more.

Episode 5 - Commander's Authority

Nov 27th, 2016 53m 56s

In this episode I talk with Martin Proud about mtg.design, the new Commander 2016 products and how designers can apply their craft to alternative formats like Commander.

Episode 4 - Harmonize

Nov 21st, 2016 58m 59s

In this episode I talk with Alex Silady aka void_nothing about the considerations designers should make when thinking about factions and uncommons in set design, with a bonus topic on trinket text.

Episode 3 - Peel From Reality

Nov 14th, 2016 54m 52s

In this episode I talk with Ron "R-Shig" Vaseman about his custom magic set Rising Throne, and about how design for digital platforms differs from tabletop platforms.

Painter's Servant

Nov 6th, 2016 1h 2m

In this episode of Cardography I talk with Brian Faulkner aka ShadowCentaur about his custom magic set Lorado and about how art choice impacts game design.

Episode 1 - Age of Innovation

Oct 29th, 2016 1h 1m

In the first extended episode of Cardography I interview professional game designer Dan Felder about some common design pitfalls, the importance of design goals, what Diablo got wrong, and more!

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