Episode 385: Automata Design in Games

RPG Design Panelcast by Jason Pitre

Nov 29, 202555:15Games & Hobbies

Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Jason Pitre Over the last decade, board game designers have recognized the need to have additional, procedural-driven opponents for challenge the players. The term "Automa" was coi...

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