May 20, 2026

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This week, we're discussing game design, with a specific focus on exploration rules. Join us as we discuss Ian's game-in-progress (unnamed during the episode, but the working title is Postapocalyptia) and different ways to implement exploration rules as we try to find that fine line that is neither tedious nor boring.

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