The Ludogogy Podcast

Jenna Moran is an RPG designer and novelist renowned for her innovative contributions to games and writing. Her work has ranged from authoring sourcebooks for existing games to creating whole new game universes. Jenna’s games include "Chuubo's Marvellous Wish-granting Machine”, “Ex Machina”, and “Nobilis”, a diceless game that earned her the Diana Jones Award in 2003. Beyond games, she wrote the  "Hitherby Dragons" continuous story blog and has written several novels set in the "Nobilis" and "Hitherby Dragons" universes. Join us for a fascinating discussion on her journey in RPGs and storytelling.More about Jenna on ninuan.org. Remember to support "The Far Roofs" on Kickstarter!The Ludogogy Podcast is the official podcast of Ludogogy Magazine. More about Ludogogy on linktr.ee/ludogogyHosts: Sarah Le-Fevre, Antonios TriantafyllakisCoordination: Sarah Le-FevreAudio mixing and mastering: Antonios TriantafyllakisMusic: Funky Logo 04 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: filmmusic.io/song/6721-funky-logo-04License (CC BY 4.0): filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLike what you hear? Become a patron of Ludogogy at patreon.com/ludogogyWho should be our next guest? Let us know!

If you’ve ever played a MMORPG, then much of what you experienced has its roots in the work of Richard Bartle. The co-creator of MUD - Multi-User Dungeon - in the late 1970s, Bartle has influenced designers of virtual worlds since then and is the go-to resource for academic insight in that field. Many have found Dr Bartle through his ideas on Player Types, which show us not only that there are many different motivations to play but that those reasons can shift for a player during extended play, like MMORPGs. Join us as we explore the past, present and potential futures of virtual worlds.More about Richard Bartle on mud.co.uk.The Ludogogy Podcast is the official podcast of Ludogogy Magazine. More about Ludogogy on linktr.ee/ludogogyHosts: Sarah Le-Fevre, Antonios TriantafyllakisCoordination: Sarah Le-FevreAudio mixing and mastering: Antonios TriantafyllakisMusic: Funky Logo 04 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: filmmusic.io/song/6721-funky-logo-04License (CC BY 4.0): filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLike what you hear? Become a patron of Ludogogy at patreon.com/ludogogyWho should be our next guest? Let us know!

Welcome to December's episode, where we're thrilled to host Jason Morningstar, a luminary in the world of tabletop RPGs. Best known for the groundbreaking 'Fiasco,' Jason is a master of crafting narratives as compelling as they are unpredictable. His work, often blending dark humour with deep emotional resonance, has redefined storytelling in gaming. An advocate for accessible game design, Jason invites players, both experienced and new to RPGs, into unique, often unexplored worlds. Join us and this innovative designer as we explore his journey in reshaping modern role-playing games.More about Jason on Bully Pulpit Games.The Ludogogy Podcast is the official podcast of Ludogogy Magazine. More about Ludogogy on linktr.ee/ludogogyHosts: Sarah Le-Fevre, Antonios TriantafyllakisCoordination: Sarah Le-FevreAudio mixing and mastering: Antonios TriantafyllakisMusic: Funky Logo 04 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: filmmusic.io/song/6721-funky-logo-04License (CC BY 4.0): filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLike what you hear? Become a patron of Ludogogy at patreon.com/ludogogyWho should be our next guest? Let us know!

In this month’s episode of the Ludogogy podcast, we’re talking to the guest most requested by our previous guests, who should know a thing or two about great game design! Helping us to explore the theme of ‘Identity’ is Rae Nedjadi, renowned TTRPG designer and creator of such games as BALIKBAYAN, Apocalypse Keys and Our Haunt, but whose back catalogue also includes dozens of other innovative play experiences, using resources like tarot cards, or framing play as ritual, for example. What all these diverse games have in common, though, is a rich vein of storytelling and belief in the transformative power of play. Tune in and discover why Rae is the game designers’ game designer!More about Rae on Sword Queen Games.The Ludogogy Podcast is the official podcast of Ludogogy Magazine. More about Ludogogy on linktr.ee/ludogogyHosts: Sarah Le-Fevre, Antonios TriantafyllakisCoordination: Sarah Le-FevreAudio mixing and mastering: Antonios TriantafyllakisMusic: Funky Logo 04 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: filmmusic.io/song/6721-funky-logo-04License (CC BY 4.0): filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLike what you hear? Become a patron of Ludogogy at patreon.com/ludogogyWho should be our next guest? Let us know!

Listen in as we talk to a games designer from 10 years in the future! LudoVic is a cutting-edge game design AI trained by the finest experts and equipped with unmatched analytical prowess. The intelligence behind countless memorable gaming experiences, LudoVic pushes the boundaries of what's possible in play and learning. Revel in tales of groundbreaking mechanics, unexpected design solutions, and the dance between human creativity and AI precision. Discover how games are evolving in the age of artificial intelligence and how this fusion can lead to unparalleled learning outcomes. Enjoy an exclusive discussion on the symbiotic relationship between human designers and AI and how it's shaping the future of gaming.LudoVic is a generative AI persona we created using ChatGPT, available on openai.com. LudoVic’s voice was generated by the AI speech synthesis engine ElevenLabs.The Ludogogy Podcast is the official podcast of Ludogogy Magazine. More about Ludogogy on linktr.ee/ludogogyHosts: Sarah Le-Fevre, Antonios TriantafyllakisCoordination: Sarah Le-FevreAudio mixing and mastering: Antonios TriantafyllakisMusic: Funky Logo 04 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: filmmusic.io/song/6721-funky-logo-04License (CC BY 4.0): filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLike what you hear? Become a patron of Ludogogy at patreon.com/ludogogyWho should be our next guest? Let us know!

Cards have traditionally been used to look into the future, and Cartomancy - using decks like the tarot or Lenormand - or even playing cards was incredibly popular in the 19th century. For a more modern take on this, without the supernatural connotations, we can look to games like Peek - created by our guest, Evan Raskob. The future does not yet exist, so the stories we tell ourselves about it are very important - because they can inform what actually happens. “Where attention goes, energy flows”, as they say. Narrative imagination is a powerful tool for people to innovate and speculate on what might be possible. Listen in as Evan explains this and tells us what he has learned from designing games.You can find more about Peek, Evan's speculative fiction card game, on spoke.flkr.comThe Ludogogy Podcast is the official podcast of Ludogogy Magazine. More about Ludogogy on linktr.ee/ludogogyHosts: Sarah Le-Fevre, Antonios TriantafyllakisCoordination: Sarah Le-FevreAudio mixing and mastering: Antonios TriantafyllakisMusic: Funky Logo 04 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: filmmusic.io/song/6721-funky-logo-04License (CC BY 4.0): filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLike what you hear? Become a patron of Ludogogy at patreon.com/ludogogyWho should be our next guest? Let us know!