Episode #129: Simulation Design, Implementation, and the Rise of AI: An Interview with Eleanor and Jesse from Expert Theory!

Episode #129: Simulation Design, Implementation, and the Rise of AI: An Interview with Eleanor and Jesse from Expert Theory!

Folks- the interview you're about to listen to, in my mind, was one of the most fascinating I've ever recorded. Expert Theory is really doing revolutionizing work using traditional methods coupled with an intelligent AI platform. Eleanor and Jesse were wonderful to talk with- we hit it off immediately and had a lovely conversation. We've never really tackled the use (or even the potential use) of AI in game design here on the pod- this was a first! Please enjoy the conversation! Check out the Expert Theory website below. https://www.experttheory.com/ 20 Sided Gamified Listeners- if you’re a fan of this show and want to support what we do, join the game at patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC . I plan on changing the parameters of what we do on patreon in the near future. See you there, and don’t forget your dice! https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC [https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC] Next, I am a huge fan of Cigar Box Battle gaming mats- so much so that they're our first paid collaboration- from one game company to another! If you are interested in checking out their lovely wargaming mats, go to their website at: https://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel.com/ And, don't forget about our sponsor, BetterHelp! If you're interested in inquiring about what BetterHelp can offer you, please use the link below and get 10% off your first month! https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified [https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode #128: "The Blue Way" with Designer Jason Morningstar of Bully Pulpit Games!

Folks- this is a special one! On today's episode, I sit down with famed game designer Jason Morningstar, to discuss "The Blue Way- A game of lost stories"- an absolutely fantastic roleplaying game which focuses on the dangers of colonialism, the losing/changing of one's culture, and the aftermath of such events. This game is being published through 20SG's friends at the Center for Learning Through Simulations and Games (CLGS) at CMU (Central Michigan University). It was a delight chatting with Jason- he has a vast knowledge of games in general, and obviously a keen eye for design. Please enjoy the episode, and check out all the links below in the show notes! https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/the-blue-way-a-game-of-lost-stories/launch_party https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations https://bullypulpitgames.com/ 20 Sided Gamified Listeners- if you’re a fan of this show and want to support what we do, join the game at patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC . I plan on changing the parameters of what we do on patreon in the near future. See you there, and don’t forget your dice! https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC [https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC] Next, I am a huge fan of Cigar Box Battle gaming mats- so much so that they're our first paid collaboration- from one game company to another! If you are interested in checking out their lovely wargaming mats, go to their website at: https://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel.com/ And, don't forget about our sponsor, BetterHelp! If you're interested in inquiring about what BetterHelp can offer you, please use the link below and get 10% off your first month! https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified [https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode #127: Grant Dalgliesh, Columbia Games, and "Alliance"!

Hey Folks! Please enjoy our latest episode with Columbia Games' Grant Dalgliesh! If you like block wargaming, look no farther than Grant and his father Tom, who are THE innovators. They are the OG- the originals- the people who really put this style of wargaming on the map. In addition- and I do not say this lightly- Alliance is a very unique game, one that combines tactical battles with grand strategy and negotiation. Most games that attempt to do something like this fail miserably, as they often suffer from what I like to call, "what am I?" syndrome. Alliance is one of the BEST Napoleonic games I've played. Period. Have fun with this one! https://columbiagames.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/49/columbia-games 20 Sided Gamified Listeners- if you’re a fan of this show and want to support what we do, join the game at patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC . I plan on changing the parameters of what we do on patreon in the near future. See you there, and don’t forget your dice! https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC [https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC] Next, I am a huge fan of Cigar Box Battle gaming mats- so much so that they're our first paid collaboration- from one game company to another! If you are interested in checking out their lovely wargaming mats, go to their website at: https://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel.com/ And, don't forget about our sponsor, BetterHelp! If you're interested in inquiring about what BetterHelp can offer you, please use the link below and get 10% off your first month! https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified [https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode #126: Making Modifications to Games: With Kelly and the Boys from PicoArmor!

Folks- When Kelly and I chatted about hosting an episode on making modifications to games, what better guests to bring on than John and Greg from Pico Armor! In addition to running one of the best companies for small scale figures (mostly 3mm), they are constantly running games, and constantly innovating! We went deep in this episode- please enjoy it! https://picoarmor.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqlD8zalIMIJMlgs3L6EHbzVZjK2t6ukkafP24jipeqcDiiasZG 20 Sided Gamified Listeners- if you’re a fan of this show and want to support what we do, join the game at patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC . I plan on changing the parameters of what we do on patreon in the near future. See you there, and don’t forget your dice! https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC [https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC] Next, I am a huge fan of Cigar Box Battle gaming mats- so much so that they're our first paid collaboration- from one game company to another! If you are interested in checking out their lovely wargaming mats, go to their website at: https://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel.com/ And, don't forget about our sponsor, BetterHelp! If you're interested in inquiring about what BetterHelp can offer you, please use the link below and get 10% off your first month! https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified [https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode #125: The Student Gamers of Lander University: Interviewed by Jared, Kelly, and Dr. Frank Rausch

Folks- this is a really special episode, made possible by our friend Dr. Frank Rausch. A number of his students- whom you'll get to know in this episode- talk about their experiences learning in a game based environment. Frank, Kelly and I walk through all of the amazing things they're doing in school- everything from game based assignments, to public history outings, to the plans they have when they themselves become teachers. Powerful episode. Enjoy it!!!! 20 Sided Gamified Listeners- if you’re a fan of this show and want to support what we do, join the game at patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC . I plan on changing the parameters of what we do on patreon in the near future. See you there, and don’t forget your dice! https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC [https://patreon.com/20SidedGamifiedPodcastLLC] Next, I am a huge fan of Cigar Box Battle gaming mats- so much so that they're our first paid collaboration- from one game company to another! If you are interested in checking out their lovely wargaming mats, go to their website at: https://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel.com/ And, don't forget about our sponsor, BetterHelp! If you're interested in inquiring about what BetterHelp can offer you, please use the link below and get 10% off your first month! https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified [https://betterhelp.com/20sidedgamified] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.