{"product_id":"workshop-game-design","title":"Workshop | Game Design - 3rd SAT @ 12:45p","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWorkshop | Game design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMAKE WEIRD GAMES w\/ Nat Mesnard (3 Sessions)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn this three-session workshop, we'll take inspiration from \"weird\" story games and other innovative indie titles to playstorm new game concepts, systems, and mechanics for narrative tabletop games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach session will involve an expansive game-studies discussion that investigates one or more contemporary TTRPGs. We'll delve into zines, pass around tactile components, and identify key pillars of design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, either solo or in small groups, participants will be invited to hack or otherwise play with elements of the game(s) we've discussed—developing a piece of a larger tabletop game, or inventing an entirely new one. You will leave each session with a new design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll experience levels are welcome! Attend to design your first story game, or renew your already-developed practice. Come for the full series, or drop in for one session. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSession 1: March 22, 12:45p – 3p\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegos \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eSpace Goblins!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe'll investigate Viditya Voleti's \u003ci\u003eSpace Goblins!\u003c\/i\u003e, a zine that creates immersion and collaborative \"world building\" through the use of legos to co-create a goblin spaceship. What mischievous feelings, memories, and design potentials lurk within interlocking building blocks?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSession 2: April 19, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12:45p – 3p\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominoes \u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Details of Our Escape\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe'll investigate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Details of Our Escape\u003c\/i\u003e, a collaborative zine by Tyler Crumrine, Linnea Sterte, and Renee Gladman that uses dominoes to tell the story of a massive, 2000-strong Caravan. How is collective travel brought to life by numbered, two-sided rectangular tiles?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSession 3: May 17, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12:45p – 3p\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScrabble Tiles \u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpell: The RPG\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe'll investigate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpell: The RPG\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Taylor Curreysmith, a zine that outlines an evocative magic system whereby players draw random letter tiles to spell out magic abilities. How can spelling-game mechanics invoke experiences of arcane weaving? \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNat Mesnard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a game designer and writer based in NYC, and a co-founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scryptidgames.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/scryptidgames.com\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1768154266424000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0Gaz8qnrJUCe98kygmT6ch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScryptid Games\u003c\/a\u003e. 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