Courtney Stover

081: A Deep Dive into the World of Sensitivity Consulting with Noordin Ali Kadir

Leave a Comment / Indie Game Design, Podcast / By Courtney Stover

Are you aware of the power of words and how they can subtly infiltrate a game? Noordin Ali Kadir unearths this concealed beast in today’s episode, throwing light on how bias can have a profound impact on players. You’ll discover how sensitivity consulting can prevent unintended consequences, ensuring a balanced and fair game design. …

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080: Maximizing Your TTRPG Creation Efforts through Effective Project Management

Leave a Comment / Indie Game Design, Podcast, Software Development / By Courtney Stover

Ready to up your game in the TTRPG space? Ever wondered how project management skills could change your trajectory as a creator? We dive into the nitty-gritty of project management, starting with the basics – what a project is, who a project manager is, and the phases within a project. We’ve got your back …

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079: Designing Vagrantsong & two expansions with Kyle Rowan of Wyrd Games

Leave a Comment / Indie Game Design, Podcast / By Courtney Stover

Today, we take an exclusive tour of board game development behind the scenes with the imaginative Kyle Rowan, Design Lead at Wyrd Games. Kyle delves into his personal trajectory from gamer to game designer, detailing the evolution of his role at Wyrd Games and the life of the board game Vagrantsong. Kyle reflects on …

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078: Building an Online Community Part 3: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Successes

Leave a Comment / Podcast / By Courtney Stover

Ready to build a thriving community in the tabletop role-play gaming space? Then you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re delving into the nitty-gritty of how to make your community members feel seen, heard, and appreciated. We’re talking about highlighting community members, featuring their posts, and applauding their contributions. But more than that, we’re …

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077: Challenging Stereotypes in Fantasy Game Design with Ella Watts

Leave a Comment / Indie Game Design, Podcast, Writing / By Courtney Stover

Ever wonder what goes into designing a Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG)? In our latest chat with Ella Watts, an accomplished director, writer, and producer, we get to unravel the process behind the creation of her TTRPG, Upriver, Downriver. From her first game session, to her daunting journey of game design, Ella’s story is as …

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076: Building an Online Community part 2: Strategically building engagement

Leave a Comment / Marketing, Podcast / By Courtney Stover

Ready to stop aimlessly scrolling through social media and start building a thriving online community? This episode is for you! I am joined by my engaging new co-host, Matt Joro, and we’re ready to tackle the dynamic world of social media. We’ll share insights on the unpredictable algorithms, increasing ad costs, and if those …

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075: From Herbalist’s Primer to Geologist’s Primer with Anna of Geologist’s Primer

Leave a Comment / Indie Game Design, Kickstarter Advice, Podcast / By Courtney Stover

Join me as we step into the fascinating world of Double Proficiency, guided by none other than its co-founder, Anna. Prepare to be enthralled as we journey from the humble beginnings of her first book, Herbalist Primer, through its successful Kickstarter campaign, to its current status as a beloved gem in the TTRPG community. …

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074: Introducing a new co-host! & Building an Online Community Part 1

Leave a Comment / Marketing, Podcast / By Courtney Stover

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073: Leading a touring Actual Play with Russell E Welch III of D20 Tales

Leave a Comment / Actual Plays, Podcast / By Courtney Stover

You won’t want to miss this jam-packed episode as we’re rolling the dice again with Russell E Welch III, the mastermind DM and CEO behind D20 Tales. Russell returns to chat about how D20 Tales has grown and changed over the last year, including the added complexities of going on tour. As we pull …

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072: Running a game store with Andrew of Lost Star Gaming Outfitters

Leave a Comment / Podcast, Shop Owners / By Courtney Stover

How many of you have thought about starting a friendly local gaming store? Well, I have a special treat for you today, because I got to chat with Andrew Youngchild, the co-founder of Lost Star Tabletop Gaming Outfitter in Gig Harbor, Washington. He and his sister, Charlie, opened up this very cool store in …

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081: A Deep Dive into the World of Sensitivity Consulting with Noordin Ali Kadir

080: Maximizing Your TTRPG Creation Efforts through Effective Project Management

079: Designing Vagrantsong & two expansions with Kyle Rowan of Wyrd Games

078: Building an Online Community Part 3: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Successes

077: Challenging Stereotypes in Fantasy Game Design with Ella Watts

076: Building an Online Community part 2: Strategically building engagement

075: From Herbalist’s Primer to Geologist’s Primer with Anna of Geologist’s Primer

074: Introducing a new co-host! & Building an Online Community Part 1

073: Leading a touring Actual Play with Russell E Welch III of D20 Tales

072: Running a game store with Andrew of Lost Star Gaming Outfitters

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