In which we discuss Mike Selinker‘s Maze of Games, and toss around some ideas for Kickstarter projects we might try to crowdfund. [ Download mp3 – 32 MB ] 00:59 – “fundamental”07:52 – Hypothetical Kickstarter #1: A Day Game in…
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SnoutCast #151: Harmonies and Heuristics
In which we revisit the eternal question: how is a cappella music like puzzle hunts? [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:58 – “vocal”01:08 – Adopt Lady Grey!04:05 – the college connection08:55 – getting paid for it (or not)16:35…
SnoutCast #150: Christmas Movies
If you’re like us, you spent December 25th at the movies. And if not, well, now you get to hear about it. Happy New Year! [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:59 – “renewable”03:20 – the infamous Ghost Patrol…
SnoutCast #131: WARTRON the Hard Way
This week, by listener request: an extra-long episode discussing behind-the-scenes ups and downs of WarTron GC! (Just to be clear, the request was for “a peek behind the curtain,” not the extra length.) [ Download mp3 – 51 MB ]…
SnoutCast #124: Three Things
Show notes? You want me to write up show notes when we’re prepping for a live-fire Dry Run in just four days? Well, okay. [ Download mp3 – 23 MB ] 00:58 – “contingent”01:51 – backstory05:53 – “few” vs. “several”…
SnoutCast #122: WARTRON Listener Mail
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Sort of. [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:58 – “active”01:44 – Question #1 re: demand for weekend-long Games02:53 – For WarTron: 40 teams registered (35 actual applicants)…06:50 – …28 teams completed application,…
SnoutCast #121: The Art of the Possible
In which we discuss how constraints cultivate our creativity. (Your mileage may vary.) [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:59 – “feasible”01:49 – in which Curtis got some ‘splainin’ to do03:06 – the WarTron budget09:22 – counting calories in…
SnoutCast #120: FORSAN ET HAEC OLIM MEMINISSE IUVABIT
The title of this week’s show is an ancient Roman saying I first learned in high school. Roughly translated, it means: “Someday we’ll look back on this and laugh.” Which is pretty much how I felt immediately following WarTron Application…
SnoutCast #119: “A Model Growth Connector Part III”
Yet another talk with Doctor When Game Control members–this time, it’s Ellen Juhlin, sound designer, and Dan Kurtz, who played the eponymous scientist! [ Download mp3 – 28 MB ] 00:59 – “contemporary”01:12 – introductions04:20 – at what point did…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Champions Breakdown”
You know, it’s been more than a year since I wrote this, and it still plays, if I do say so myself. Read “Champions Breakdown” at 512 Words or Fewer