1.1 - Path of Exile with Jesse Kurlancheek

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1.1 - Path of Exile with Jesse Kurlancheek

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Nov 24, 2018

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A discussion of Path of Exile, its expansions, and the interesting elements of its design. Game developers Sully, Cardell, and Jesse discuss the wonders of synergistic loot systems and what it means to live for the grind. Extra-Life details: https://extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=331427

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Nov 24, 2018

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A podcast by game developers discussing the game play and design of fun, memorable video games from their past. A round table format features weekly guests that discuss a choice game or experience.

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1.1 - Path of Exile with Jesse Kurlancheek: A discussion of Path of Exile, its expansions, and the interesting elements of its design. Game developers Sully, Cardell, and Jesse discuss the wonders of synergistic loot systems and what it means to live for the grind. Extra-Life details: by Fun, But Why?
49 min listen
1.4 - Left 4 Dead with Seth Sivak: A discussion of Left 4 Dead and the interesting elements of its design. Game developers Sully, Cardell, and Seth discuss the actions of L4D's AI director, the challenges of designing for dynamic difficulty, and whether or not Left 4 Dead could be made... by Fun, But Why?
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Show Preview: Welcome to "Fun, But Why?", a discussion podcast where game making hosts, John Sullivan and Cardell Kerr interview their game developer friends about a game that they find fun. This is a six-episode series consisting of those conversations. Welcome!... by Fun, But Why?
1 min listen
1.2 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time with Norm Nazaroff: A discussion of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and the interesting elements of its design. Game developers Sully, Cardell, and Norm discuss the legacy of what Norm argues is the last great 3D platformer. Extra-Life details: by Fun, But Why?
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1.3 - The Sims with Kristen Carter Ogles: A discussion of The Sims and the interesting elements of its design. Game developers Sully, Cardell, and Kristen discuss the pure dollhouse fantasy that is The Sims franchise, including the ballad of Ned Scissors, Santa babies, and resurrection.... by Fun, But Why?
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97 min listen

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1.1 - Path of Exile with Jesse Kurlancheek

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