Designer Notes

Designer Notes 63: Josh Sawyer - Part 2

Jan 10, 2022 · 2 hr 19 min · 200.2 MBExplicit
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In this episode, Soren interviews veteran RPG designer Josh Sawyer, best known for his work on Icewind Dale, Fallout: New Vegas, and Pillars of Eternity. They discuss the purpose of grinding, the difference between viable and optimal characters, and why RPG players don’t welcome rebalancing their games. This episode was recorded December 1, 2021.