Digital Divination 104 – Game Design and Development

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Digital Divination 104 – Game Design and Development

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Mar 7, 2024

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John, Ron, and newly named Paizo Senior Game Designer Jason talk about the differences between Game Developers and Game Designers. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

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Mar 7, 2024

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