Episode 35: The Power of Balance
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Podcast
Date
September 27, 2018
Description
Asymmetry is a powerful tool for game design, if done right. There's a lot of replayability right out of the box, and finding a playstyle that works for you can be very satisfying. But this dark alchemy has a darker byproduct: imbalance. When so much is different between each player, how do you ensure that things stay fair? Before we nerf plz, we discuss Container, and more Root.
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Timecodes
- 01:40 - Container
- 12:28 - Root
- 18:08 - Scoreboard Update
- 20:04 - Balancing Asymmetry
- 26:49 - Vast: The Crystal Caverns
- 27:26 - Cosmic Encounter
- 30:05 - Scythe
- 30:55 - Terra Mystica
- 33:20 - Cry Havoc
- 40:08 - Cthulhu Wars
- 44:14 - The Voyages of Marco Polo
- 45:27 - Rising Sun
- 47:55 - Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant
- 49:57 - Diplomacy