RPG Design Panelcast

Jason Pitre
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The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.

  1. JAN 26

    Episode 389: Self Publishing - Should I

    Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Curt Covert Self-Publishing is not for everyone, nor is opening a small business as a board game publisher. We will discuss why this is the case and then, for the undaunted, discuss the challenges, pitfalls to avoid, best practices for success and planning for managed growth. Bring your questions.

    51 min

  2. JAN 11

    Episode 388: What is Agile?

    Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Stephanie Bryant and Melissa Lewis-Gentry What's Agile and why would I use it? Join us for a quick overview of Agile principles and practices that can help you tune your game design process into more flexible, powerful, and satisfying ways of working, whether you're a solo designer or leader of an entire team.

    51 min

  3. 12/27/2025

    Episode 387: Designing for the User Experience

    Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Melissa Lewis-Gentry Usability is often thought of in game design after mechanics or systems have been developed. User experience design doesn't have to be an afterthought. This panel will go over design frameworks centering player interaction with the game itself.

    55 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Episode 386: Designing with Loved Ones

    Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Meguey Baker, Meri Baker The Bakers lead this panel which will focus on how a family or close friends can share the experience of game design, for better or worse.

    57 min

  5. 11/29/2025

    Episode 385: Automata Design in Games

    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 coined in the 2013 game "Viticulture" by Stonemaier Games. In this panel, we will discuss the basics on how to design such procedural foes and share some advice on how to include them in your own games.

    55 min

  6. 11/23/2025

    Episode 384: Board Game Design Fundamentals

    Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Geoff Engelstein This session will go over the core processes and skills required for successful game design. While intended for people in the early stages of their design journey, we welcome designers of all skill levels to refresh their toolkit and provide valuable alternative real-world experience to other attendees.

    55 min

  7. 10/04/2025

    Episode 383: What is Three Tier Distribution?

    Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Avonelle Wing and Nicholas Ambrose My first question when someone tells me they're self-publishing a game is "What are your goals?" Sometimes, the answer is "I just want to know someone out there is playing it."  Often times, though, designers are knee-deep in designing their One True Game, have sunk countless hours and funds into the process, and want it "in every game store across the country! And Target too!" For a single-title publisher, that's nearly unheard of. If you can name an exception, it proves the rule. So, join me for a discussion of what the 3-tier system is and why you should hold it in mind as a designer-publisher.

    55 min

  8. 07/19/2025

    Episode 382: Business Adulting 101

    Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Jason Pitre, Moth Rodriguez  and Lauren Don't crowd-fund if you don't want to run a small business. Publishing requires accounting. Filing for taxes can be messy. Join our expert(s) for a discussion of all the little things that might trip you up if you don't have a business adult, or someone who's willing to learn the ropes, on the team.

    57 min
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The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.

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  • Creator
    Jason Pitre
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    391
  • Rating
    Clean
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    RPG Design Panelcast