In this episode, Joel and Tim discuss some of the ways politics interact with games, and some of the ways different games have portrayed morality, through systems and narrative. Topics Discussed: Morality in narrative branching choices (KOTOR, Jedi…
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In this episode, Tim and Joel discuss emergent systems storytelling in games like Dwarf Fortress and Rimworld, as well as Sea of Thieves and reasons why that game world sometimes feels so empty. We discuss frame stories in games like Outer Wilds, Gone…
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In this episode, Joel and Tim continue to discuss the mechanics of storytelling in games. We look at some of the specifics of why mechanics are important with an in-depth look at FTL vs. Some Distant Memory and Long Journey Home (25:15). We look at…
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In this episode, Joel and Tim discuss some of the mechanics of how games tell narrative. We dip into the importance of immersive detail in games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Witcher 3, and Firewatch, the pulled-back scale of strategy games like…
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Tim and Joel discuss the games they’ve been playing recently, and start digging into the topics of narrative in games, and some of the games that have done it best.
Read MoreHello, internet! Seria Ludo is a new podcast focused on deep dives into specific topics of games, game design, and the politics surrounding the medium. We’ll be posting new episodes every Thursday. Give this one a listen to hear a little bit about what the name means, our plans for the future, and to learn…
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