http://www.grundislavgames.com/podcast/ http://www.grundislavgames.com/podcast/podcastlogo.jpg http://www.grundislavgames.com/podcast Ben Chandler and Francisco Gonzalez talk about game design issues. en-us Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler AGS Developers Francisco Gonzalez (Grundislav) and Ben Chandler (Ben304) discuss methods and techniques related to game development, as well as gaming in general. They also do lots of silly voices. no blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags The AGS Podcastgrundislav@gmail.comFrancisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler 1 Episode 1 A discussion about animation methods, reviews of Metal Dead and The Dig, and Deliver-rants! June 9, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA discussion about animation methods, reviews of Metal Dead and The Dig, and Deliver-rants!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA discussion about animation methods, reviews of Metal Dead and The Dig, and Deliver-rants!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 2 Episode 2 A discussion about drawing backgrounds, reviews of Ico and Project Nomads, and of course, Deliver-rants! June 12, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA discussion about drawing backgrounds, reviews of Ico and Project Nomads, and of course, Deliver-rants!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA discussion about drawing backgrounds, reviews of Ico and Project Nomads, and of course, Deliver-rants!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 3 Episode 3 A discussion about game remakes, games we liked from E3, reviews of Botanicula and Journey, and gol-durn, another Deliver-rants! June 19, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA discussion about game remakes, games we liked from E3, reviews of Botanicula and Journey, and gol-durn, another Deliver-rants!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA discussion about game remakes, games we liked from E3, reviews of Botanicula and Journey, and gol-durn, another Deliver-rants!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 4 Episode 4 An interview with Vince XII, reviews of inFAMOUS 2 and Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, and a very special Deliver-rants! June 25, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAn interview with Vince XII, reviews of inFAMOUS 2 and Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, and a very special Deliver-rants!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAn interview with Vince XII, reviews of inFAMOUS 2 and Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, and a very special Deliver-rants!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 5 Episode 5 A preliminary discussion about design and writing, reviews of The Walking Dead and Brutal Legend, Deliver-rants, and a couple of new segments! July 3, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA preliminary discussion about design and writing, reviews of The Walking Dead and Brutal Legend, Deliver-rants, and a couple of new segments!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA preliminary discussion about design and writing, reviews of The Walking Dead and Brutal Legend, Deliver-rants, and a couple of new segments!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 6 Episode 6 We discuss boss battles in games, reviews of Killzone 2 and Rayman Origins, Deliver-rants, and a couple of more new segments! July 9, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe discuss boss battles in games, reviews of Killzone 2 and Rayman Origins, Deliver-rants, and a couple of more new segments!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe discuss boss battles in games, reviews of Killzone 2 and Rayman Origins, Deliver-rants, and a couple of more new segments!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 7 Episode 7 Talking about intros in games, reviews of Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers and Tiny Bang Story, Deliver-rants, and even more new segments! July 19, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noTalking about intros in games, reviews of Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers and Tiny Bang Story, Deliver-rants, and even more new segments!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerTalking about intros in games, reviews of Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers and Tiny Bang Story, Deliver-rants, and even more new segments!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 8 Episode 8 After a brief hiatus, Drunkislav and Ben304 discuss what it's like to release games, the mysterious unmade Ben Jordan case, and absolutely no extra segments! August 13, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a brief hiatus, Drunkislav and Ben304 discuss what it's like to release games, the mysterious unmade Ben Jordan case, and absolutely no extra segments!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a brief hiatus, Drunkislav and Ben304 discuss what it's like to release games, the mysterious unmade Ben Jordan case, and absolutely no extra segments!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 9 Episode 9 After a long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return with a new less silly format to discuss what it's like to start new games! October 29, 2012 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return with a new less silly format to discuss what it's like to start new games!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return with a new less silly format to discuss what it's like to start new games!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 10 Episode 10 After a less long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return and talk about 2012's game of the year, what 2013 has in store for them game-wise, The Morales Paradox, the taboo subject of house rape, and much more! January 13, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a less long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return and talk about 2012's game of the year, what 2013 has in store for them game-wise, The Morales Paradox, the taboo subject of house rape, and much more!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a less long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return and talk about 2012's game of the year, what 2013 has in store for them game-wise, The Morales Paradox, the taboo subject of house rape, and much more!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 11 Episode 11 After yet another long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return and briefly reminisce about Bogans 2013, discuss art styles in several games, and give tips on developing your own style. June 29, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter yet another long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return and briefly reminisce about Bogans 2013, discuss art styles in several games, and give tips on developing your own style.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter yet another long hiatus, Grundislav and Ben304 return and briefly reminisce about Bogans 2013, discuss art styles in several games, and give tips on developing your own style.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 12 Episode 12 This episode we talk about working with deadlines, how entering MAGS can be beneficial, and the magic potion of salt lick, dog food, glue sticks, and molasses! July 13, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThis episode we talk about working with deadlines, how entering MAGS can be beneficial, and the magic potion of salt lick, dog food, glue sticks, and molasses!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThis episode we talk about working with deadlines, how entering MAGS can be beneficial, and the magic potion of salt lick, dog food, glue sticks, and molasses!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 13 Episode 13 A very special episode: Top Scores! We each pick 8 of our favorite tunes from game soundtracks and play them for your listening pleasure! July 17, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA very special episode: Top Scores! We each pick 8 of our favorite tunes from game soundtracks and play them for your listening pleasure!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA very special episode: Top Scores! We each pick 8 of our favorite tunes from game soundtracks and play them for your listening pleasure!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 14 Episode 14 In which we do a brief recap of the games entered in the One Room One Week Competition, and discuss dialogue in games. July 21, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noIn which we do a brief recap of the games entered in the One Room One Week Competition, and discuss dialogue in games.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerIn which we do a brief recap of the games entered in the One Room One Week Competition, and discuss dialogue in games.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 15 Episode 15 Consequence in games and how to handle multiple endings. Listen to it or face the consequences! July 27, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noConsequence in games and how to handle multiple endings. Listen to it or face the consequences!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerConsequence in games and how to handle multiple endings. Listen to it or face the consequences!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 16 Episode 16 This episode, we discuss companion characters in games: the good, the bad, and the Cedric! Also, be nice to each other! August 3, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThis episode, we discuss companion characters in games: the good, the bad, and the Cedric! Also, be nice to each other!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThis episode, we discuss companion characters in games: the good, the bad, and the Cedric! Also, be nice to each other!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 17 Episode 17 Our longest episode yet! Atmosphere in games, games with atmosphere we like and dislike, and creating good atmosphere in your own games. Also, a planned hiatus starts now while Grundislav moves away. August 10, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noOur longest episode yet! Atmosphere in games, games with atmosphere we like and dislike, and creating good atmosphere in your own games. Also, a planned hiatus starts now while Grundislav moves away.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerOur longest episode yet! Atmosphere in games, games with atmosphere we like and dislike, and creating good atmosphere in your own games. Also, a planned hiatus starts now while Grundislav moves away.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 18 Episode 18 We're back! Ben feels sad for a bit, but all is forgiven and we talk about various things, including character identities! September 22, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe're back! Ben feels sad for a bit, but all is forgiven and we talk about various things, including character identities!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe're back! Ben feels sad for a bit, but all is forgiven and we talk about various things, including character identities!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 19 Episode 19 Grundislav's laziness takes its toll on our audio quality, we talk about variety in games and how to mix up your puzzles in adventure games. Also, lots of non-sequitir nonsense! September 29, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGrundislav's laziness takes its toll on our audio quality, we talk about variety in games and how to mix up your puzzles in adventure games. Also, lots of non-sequitir nonsense!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGrundislav's laziness takes its toll on our audio quality, we talk about variety in games and how to mix up your puzzles in adventure games. Also, lots of non-sequitir nonsense!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Top Scores 2 Another episode of Top Scores! We each pick 8 of our favorite tunes from different games and share them with you. October 2, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAnother episode of Top Scores! We each pick 8 of our favorite tunes from different games and share them with you.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAnother episode of Top Scores! We each pick 8 of our favorite tunes from different games and share them with you.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 20 Episode 20 Grundislav and ThreeOhFour watch too many movies and tv shows, what do we like about adventure games, anyway? Design documents, word searches, and many more random topics. October 5, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGrundislav and ThreeOhFour watch too many movies and tv shows, what do we like about adventure games, anyway? Design documents, word searches, and many more random topics.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGrundislav and ThreeOhFour watch too many movies and tv shows, what do we like about adventure games, anyway? Design documents, word searches, and many more random topics.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 21 Episode 21 Today, we rant about HD remakes, citing Flashback as an example. Grundislav rants about the Beyond: Two Souls demo. Are games today too reliant on player objectives? Other random blabbings! October 11, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noToday, we rant about HD remakes, citing Flashback as an example. Grundislav rants about the Beyond: Two Souls demo. Are games today too reliant on player objectives? Other random blabbings!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerToday, we rant about HD remakes, citing Flashback as an example. Grundislav rants about the Beyond: Two Souls demo. Are games today too reliant on player objectives? Other random blabbings!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 22 Episode 22 We discuss our eBay activities and thrift shops, the magical art of editing Wikipedia pages, Grundislav expresses his displeasure at the Gabriel Knight remake, would we remake our own games, and a surprise interview with Joel Staaf Hasto! October 19, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe discuss our eBay activities and thrift shops, the magical art of editing Wikipedia pages, Grundislav expresses his displeasure at the Gabriel Knight remake, would we remake our own games, and a surprise interview with Joel Staaf Hasto!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe discuss our eBay activities and thrift shops, the magical art of editing Wikipedia pages, Grundislav expresses his displeasure at the Gabriel Knight remake, would we remake our own games, and a surprise interview with Joel Staaf Hasto!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 23 Episode 23 In this week's episode, we talk about our individual nerd adventures, parser interfaces vs point and click and the effect on interactivity, protagonists who are cowards, and a guy who has never seen a PC game before! October 26, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noIn this week's episode, we talk about our individual nerd adventures, parser interfaces vs point and click and the effect on interactivity, protagonists who are cowards, and a guy who has never seen a PC game before!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerIn this week's episode, we talk about our individual nerd adventures, parser interfaces vs point and click and the effect on interactivity, protagonists who are cowards, and a guy who has never seen a PC game before!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 24 Episode 24 OoooooOOOOOOooh! In this SPOOKY Halloween episode, we talk about Australia's sad lack of the holiday, games we've been playing, our favorite scary games, and discuss if we would ever make or work on a horror game. October 31, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noOoooooOOOOOOooh! In this SPOOKY Halloween episode, we talk about Australia's sad lack of the holiday, games we've been playing, our favorite scary games, and discuss if we would ever make or work on a horror game.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerOoooooOOOOOOooh! In this SPOOKY Halloween episode, we talk about Australia's sad lack of the holiday, games we've been playing, our favorite scary games, and discuss if we would ever make or work on a horror game.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 25 Episode 25 This week, we discuss routines and schedules and how they help when designing games, Ben tells us all about his exciting new job, and we each discuss more of our boring personal lives! November 9, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThis week, we discuss routines and schedules and how they help when designing games, Ben tells us all about his exciting new job, and we each discuss more of our boring personal lives!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThis week, we discuss routines and schedules and how they help when designing games, Ben tells us all about his exciting new job, and we each discuss more of our boring personal lives!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 26 Episode 26 The usual chat about games we're playing, how to effectively pepper backstory and information in your game via documents and/or conversation, and an extensive Roberta Williams bashing session! November 16, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThe usual chat about games we're playing, how to effectively pepper backstory and information in your game via documents and/or conversation, and an extensive Roberta Williams bashing session!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThe usual chat about games we're playing, how to effectively pepper backstory and information in your game via documents and/or conversation, and an extensive Roberta Williams bashing session!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Top Scores 3 Another episode of Top Scores! We pick more of our favorite tunes from different games and share them with you. November 23, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAnother episode of Top Scores! We pick more of our favorite tunes from different games and share them with you.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAnother episode of Top Scores! We pick more of our favorite tunes from different games and share them with you.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 27 Episode 27 This week we play a special drinking game on the podcast, as well as talk more about the importance of building worlds through background dialogue, documents, etc. November 30, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThis week we play a special drinking game on the podcast, as well as talk more about the importance of building worlds through background dialogue, documents, etc.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThis week we play a special drinking game on the podcast, as well as talk more about the importance of building worlds through background dialogue, documents, etc.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 28 Episode 28 We discover just how different we are as gamers, then talk about our entire adventure game creation process. Also, why it's an advantage to be a jack-of-all-trades. December 7, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe discover just how different we are as gamers, then talk about our entire adventure game creation process. Also, why it's an advantage to be a jack-of-all-trades.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe discover just how different we are as gamers, then talk about our entire adventure game creation process. Also, why it's an advantage to be a jack-of-all-trades.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 29 Episode 29 Breaking down adventure game stories to the basic archetypes, and the challenges of making games that are not detective mysteries or save the world/girl stories. December 14, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noBreaking down adventure game stories to the basic archetypes, and the challenges of making games that are not detective mysteries or save the world/girl stories.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerBreaking down adventure game stories to the basic archetypes, and the challenges of making games that are not detective mysteries or save the world/girl stories.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 30 Episode 30 Ho ho ho! We return from a Christmas break to discuss working with others in teams, and also briefly touch on the idea of the palate-cleansing "game sorbet." Also, way more information than you ever needed to know about our friendship! December 28, 2013 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noHo ho ho! We return from a Christmas break to discuss working with others in teams, and also briefly touch on the idea of the palate-cleansing "game sorbet." Also, way more information than you ever needed to know about our friendship!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerHo ho ho! We return from a Christmas break to discuss working with others in teams, and also briefly touch on the idea of the palate-cleansing "game sorbet." Also, way more information than you ever needed to know about our friendship!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 31 Episode 31 Dave Gilbert joins us for our first podcast of 2014 to discuss game design, writing, as well as what it's like to reach the end of a series. As usual, off topic rants abound. January 3, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noDave Gilbert joins us for our first podcast of 2014 to discuss game design, writing, as well as what it's like to reach the end of a series. As usual, off topic rants abound.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerDave Gilbert joins us for our first podcast of 2014 to discuss game design, writing, as well as what it's like to reach the end of a series. As usual, off topic rants abound.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 32 Episode 32 We're joined once again by Dave Gilbert (and briefly by wife Janet) to discuss the benefits of player feedback, beta testing, post-release comments, and how to best provide and accept constructive criticism. January 11, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe're joined once again by Dave Gilbert (and briefly by wife Janet) to discuss the benefits of player feedback, beta testing, post-release comments, and how to best provide and accept constructive criticism.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe're joined once again by Dave Gilbert (and briefly by wife Janet) to discuss the benefits of player feedback, beta testing, post-release comments, and how to best provide and accept constructive criticism.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 33 Episode 33 This week we talk about puzzle variety: going beyond the usual adventure game tropes of dialogue and inventory puzzles. Also, the usual David Cage bashing and talking about how you shouldn't write characters. January 18, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThis week we talk about puzzle variety: going beyond the usual adventure game tropes of dialogue and inventory puzzles. Also, the usual David Cage bashing and talking about how you shouldn't write characters.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThis week we talk about puzzle variety: going beyond the usual adventure game tropes of dialogue and inventory puzzles. Also, the usual David Cage bashing and talking about how you shouldn't write characters.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 34 Episode 34 Special guest Dane Krams joins us to talk about art! Techniques, developing style, pushing yourself and working outside your comfort zone. Art nerdery ahoy! January 25, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noSpecial guest Dane Krams joins us to talk about art! Techniques, developing style, pushing yourself and working outside your comfort zone. Art nerdery ahoy!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerSpecial guest Dane Krams joins us to talk about art! Techniques, developing style, pushing yourself and working outside your comfort zone. Art nerdery ahoy!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 35 Episode 35 We get personal, and bare our souls (and other parts) as we discuss a question sent in by a listener. Writing about personal things in your games, and how much is too much. Is there even "too much?" February 1, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe get personal, and bare our souls (and other parts) as we discuss a question sent in by a listener. Writing about personal things in your games, and how much is too much. Is there even "too much?"Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe get personal, and bare our souls (and other parts) as we discuss a question sent in by a listener. Writing about personal things in your games, and how much is too much. Is there even "too much?"blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 36 Episode 36 This week, we drink tea like classy people (although Ben's has a couple of extra unwanted ingredients) and discuss the wonder that is Vegemite. Also, we talk about how practicing things like writing, art, coding, etc in real life can help hone your skills for game design. February 9, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThis week, we drink tea like classy people (although Ben's has a couple of extra unwanted ingredients) and discuss the wonder that is Vegemite. Also, we talk about how practicing things like writing, art, coding, etc in real life can help hone your skills for game design.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThis week, we drink tea like classy people (although Ben's has a couple of extra unwanted ingredients) and discuss the wonder that is Vegemite. Also, we talk about how practicing things like writing, art, coding, etc in real life can help hone your skills for game design.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 37 Episode 37 After a two week hiatus due to surprise social lives, we return with special guest Vince XII in tow to discuss non-linearity and episodic games. Also, be good kids, or you'll have to do community service! March 1, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a two week hiatus due to surprise social lives, we return with special guest Vince XII in tow to discuss non-linearity and episodic games. Also, be good kids, or you'll have to do community service!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a two week hiatus due to surprise social lives, we return with special guest Vince XII in tow to discuss non-linearity and episodic games. Also, be good kids, or you'll have to do community service!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 38 Episode 38 The importance of a clean work environment, as well as changing up your surroundings and its effect on your productivity. March 8, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThe importance of a clean work environment, as well as changing up your surroundings and its effect on your productivity.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThe importance of a clean work environment, as well as changing up your surroundings and its effect on your productivity.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 39 Episode 39 Cutting stuff from your game and when to know how to do it. We also learn more disturbing facts about our hosts! March 15, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noCutting stuff from your game and when to know how to do it. We also learn more disturbing facts about our hosts!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerCutting stuff from your game and when to know how to do it. We also learn more disturbing facts about our hosts!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 40 Episode 40 Fresh off the plane home, Grundislav talks all about his GDC experience while fighting off exhaustion. March 22, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noFresh off the plane home, Grundislav talks all about his GDC experience while fighting off exhaustion.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerFresh off the plane home, Grundislav talks all about his GDC experience while fighting off exhaustion.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 41 Episode 41 After a two week hiatus, we return to where it all began and discuss animation! Also, please stay until the very end. April 12, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a two week hiatus, we return to where it all began and discuss animation! Also, please stay until the very end.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a two week hiatus, we return to where it all began and discuss animation! Also, please stay until the very end.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 42 Episode 42 A brief discussion on adventure game design philosophy, including some heavy ranting, then on to the main subject: Music! Working with musicians, creating your own, using AGS in conjunction with it. Also, Grundislav sings a lot. April 19, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA brief discussion on adventure game design philosophy, including some heavy ranting, then on to the main subject: Music! Working with musicians, creating your own, using AGS in conjunction with it. Also, Grundislav sings a lot.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA brief discussion on adventure game design philosophy, including some heavy ranting, then on to the main subject: Music! Working with musicians, creating your own, using AGS in conjunction with it. Also, Grundislav sings a lot.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 43 Episode 43 A discussion on backgrounds. We've learned a lot since the last time we talked about them, so we share this wealth of knowledge with you, the listener. April 26, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA discussion on backgrounds. We've learned a lot since the last time we talked about them, so we share this wealth of knowledge with you, the listener.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA discussion on backgrounds. We've learned a lot since the last time we talked about them, so we share this wealth of knowledge with you, the listener.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 44 Episode 44 We're joined by special guest Petter Ljunqvist aka Andail to discuss The Samaritan Paradox, game design, puzzles, backgrounds, and most importantly, the gritty reboot of Leisure Suit Larry. May 4, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe're joined by special guest Petter Ljunqvist aka Andail to discuss The Samaritan Paradox, game design, puzzles, backgrounds, and most importantly, the gritty reboot of Leisure Suit Larry.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe're joined by special guest Petter Ljunqvist aka Andail to discuss The Samaritan Paradox, game design, puzzles, backgrounds, and most importantly, the gritty reboot of Leisure Suit Larry.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 45 Diversity in games, or at least in GTA. Do designers of old really need to be coming back on Kickstarter? Voice acting in games. May 10, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noDiversity in games, or at least in GTA. Do designers of old really need to be coming back on Kickstarter? Voice acting in games.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerDiversity in games, or at least in GTA. Do designers of old really need to be coming back on Kickstarter? Voice acting in games.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 46 Beta tester feedback: when to listen and when to stick to your guns. Ben's internet is terrible. We should have beta tested this podcast. May 17, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noBeta tester feedback: when to listen and when to stick to your guns. Ben's internet is terrible. We should have beta tested this podcast.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerBeta tester feedback: when to listen and when to stick to your guns. Ben's internet is terrible. We should have beta tested this podcast.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 47 Listeners ask questions, and we answer them! How to write characters who are annoying but still likeable, and how to decide what portion of a character's story to tell in your game. May 31, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noListeners ask questions, and we answer them! How to write characters who are annoying but still likeable, and how to decide what portion of a character's story to tell in your game.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerListeners ask questions, and we answer them! How to write characters who are annoying but still likeable, and how to decide what portion of a character's story to tell in your game.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 48 We return after 2 months! Art style as it relates to your player character, and how to approach writing a story for a game as opposed to a book or movie. July 26, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe return after 2 months! Art style as it relates to your player character, and how to approach writing a story for a game as opposed to a book or movie.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe return after 2 months! Art style as it relates to your player character, and how to approach writing a story for a game as opposed to a book or movie.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 49 Coding tips, and all the usual tangents we go on. August 2, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noCoding tips, and all the usual tangents we go on.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerCoding tips, and all the usual tangents we go on.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 50 Special guest Richard Cobbett joins us to discuss adventure game tropes and traditions vs. innovations. August 9, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noSpecial guest Richard Cobbett joins us to discuss adventure game tropes and traditions vs. innovations.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerSpecial guest Richard Cobbett joins us to discuss adventure game tropes and traditions vs. innovations.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 51 We attempt to discuss starting new projects, but tangents get the better of us. August 16, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe attempt to discuss starting new projects, but tangents get the better of us.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe attempt to discuss starting new projects, but tangents get the better of us.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 52 What have we learned, Ben Chandler? August 23, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWhat have we learned, Ben Chandler?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWhat have we learned, Ben Chandler?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 53 We're joined once again by special guest Dave Gilbert to discuss the importance of world building. August 30, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe're joined once again by special guest Dave Gilbert to discuss the importance of world building.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe're joined once again by special guest Dave Gilbert to discuss the importance of world building.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 54 We finally address some topic requests that we never got around to. BUY A GOLDEN WAKE! September 13, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe finally address some topic requests that we never got around to. BUY A GOLDEN WAKE!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe finally address some topic requests that we never got around to. BUY A GOLDEN WAKE!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 55 After some appropriate technical difficulties, we discuss pitfalls in game design and how to avoid them. September 20, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter some appropriate technical difficulties, we discuss pitfalls in game design and how to avoid them.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter some appropriate technical difficulties, we discuss pitfalls in game design and how to avoid them.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 56 We look back on our old games and discuss flaws that plague them, as well as things we would do differently. September 27, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe look back on our old games and discuss flaws that plague them, as well as things we would do differently.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe look back on our old games and discuss flaws that plague them, as well as things we would do differently.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 57 We have a very particular set of skills... October 4, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe have a very particular set of skills...Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe have a very particular set of skills...blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 58 Halloween! We discuss character motivations and imminent crisis in games. Spooooooky! October 31, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noHalloween! We discuss character motivations and imminent crisis in games. Spooooooky!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerHalloween! We discuss character motivations and imminent crisis in games. Spooooooky!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 59 Welcome to the Wadjet Eye Games Podcast! Dave Gilbert joins us to discuss how to make less important characters more interesting. November 8, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWelcome to the Wadjet Eye Games Podcast! Dave Gilbert joins us to discuss how to make less important characters more interesting.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWelcome to the Wadjet Eye Games Podcast! Dave Gilbert joins us to discuss how to make less important characters more interesting.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 60 Context is everything. November 15, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noContext is everything.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerContext is everything.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 61 We attempt to discuss good pacing in adventure game stories, but Grundislav ends up talking about The Hunger Games for way too long. November 22, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe attempt to discuss good pacing in adventure game stories, but Grundislav ends up talking about The Hunger Games for way too long.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe attempt to discuss good pacing in adventure game stories, but Grundislav ends up talking about The Hunger Games for way too long.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 62 A retrospective of AdventureX! Were YOU there? December 12, 2014 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA retrospective of AdventureX! Were YOU there?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA retrospective of AdventureX! Were YOU there?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 63 Happy New Year! We talk about games, resolutions, and bottlenecks. January 10, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noHappy New Year! We talk about games, resolutions, and bottlenecks.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerHappy New Year! We talk about games, resolutions, and bottlenecks.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 64 A very serious discussion about art! The importance of practice, and knowing your skills and limitations. Then we get silly at the end. January 24, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA very serious discussion about art! The importance of practice, and knowing your skills and limitations. Then we get silly at the end.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA very serious discussion about art! The importance of practice, and knowing your skills and limitations. Then we get silly at the end.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 65 On remakes: are they necessary? What makes them good or bad? Have there been any good ones? Also silliness. January 31, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noOn remakes: are they necessary? What makes them good or bad? Have there been any good ones? Also silliness.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerOn remakes: are they necessary? What makes them good or bad? Have there been any good ones? Also silliness.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 66 How to give hints to your player without using text. We also discuss games with no dialogue. February 7, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noHow to give hints to your player without using text. We also discuss games with no dialogue.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerHow to give hints to your player without using text. We also discuss games with no dialogue.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 67 We return with a nice 2 in 1 topic extravaganza! Narration types and putting mini-games and arcade sequences in adventure games. We're also joined by surprise guest Montgomery White! February 28, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe return with a nice 2 in 1 topic extravaganza! Narration types and putting mini-games and arcade sequences in adventure games. We're also joined by surprise guest Montgomery White!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe return with a nice 2 in 1 topic extravaganza! Narration types and putting mini-games and arcade sequences in adventure games. We're also joined by surprise guest Montgomery White!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 68 Grundislav returns from GDC with stories galore! Also, please stop asking us about LOOM. March 7, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGrundislav returns from GDC with stories galore! Also, please stop asking us about LOOM.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGrundislav returns from GDC with stories galore! Also, please stop asking us about LOOM.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 69 It's another episode of the Wadjet Eye Games podcast! Dave Gilbert returns and we discuss what sort of games we would make if we didn't make adventures. March 14, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noIt's another episode of the Wadjet Eye Games podcast! Dave Gilbert returns and we discuss what sort of games we would make if we didn't make adventures.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerIt's another episode of the Wadjet Eye Games podcast! Dave Gilbert returns and we discuss what sort of games we would make if we didn't make adventures.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 70 We're back! How to promote your adventure game. April 4, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe're back! How to promote your adventure game.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe're back! How to promote your adventure game.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 71 Hello from Australia! Making changes to elements of your game once it has been announced. April 18, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noHello from Australia! Making changes to elements of your game once it has been announced.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerHello from Australia! Making changes to elements of your game once it has been announced.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 72 Still in Australia, we discuss stuff we hate in adventure games in an all Deliver-rants episode. Friends forever! April 26, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noStill in Australia, we discuss stuff we hate in adventure games in an all Deliver-rants episode. Friends forever!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerStill in Australia, we discuss stuff we hate in adventure games in an all Deliver-rants episode. Friends forever!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 73 Grundislav returns to the USA, and we discuss working outside one's comfort zone. We promise there is no mention of any reptilian game devs in this episode. May 9, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGrundislav returns to the USA, and we discuss working outside one's comfort zone. We promise there is no mention of any reptilian game devs in this episode.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGrundislav returns to the USA, and we discuss working outside one's comfort zone. We promise there is no mention of any reptilian game devs in this episode.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 74 We discuss length and pacing in adventure and other games, and Ben finishes Wasteland 2 on the air!. May 16, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe discuss length and pacing in adventure and other games, and Ben finishes Wasteland 2 on the air!.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe discuss length and pacing in adventure and other games, and Ben finishes Wasteland 2 on the air!.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 75 Game endings, and how to avoid having your game's story fall apart in the final stages. Exactly how DO you pronounce 'denouement?' June 6, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGame endings, and how to avoid having your game's story fall apart in the final stages. Exactly how DO you pronounce 'denouement?'Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGame endings, and how to avoid having your game's story fall apart in the final stages. Exactly how DO you pronounce 'denouement?'blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 76 Player choice and consequences: have we been conditioned to expect this in all games? BUBBLE BOBBLE! June 20, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noPlayer choice and consequences: have we been conditioned to expect this in all games? BUBBLE BOBBLE!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerPlayer choice and consequences: have we been conditioned to expect this in all games? BUBBLE BOBBLE!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 77 Adventure games: Interesting vs Fun. Maybe walking deads and mazes aren't so awful after all? No, they're still terrible. June 27, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAdventure games: Interesting vs Fun. Maybe walking deads and mazes aren't so awful after all? No, they're still terrible.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAdventure games: Interesting vs Fun. Maybe walking deads and mazes aren't so awful after all? No, they're still terrible.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 78 We return to talk about character development and ways to help figure out who your characters are. Also, we learn about weird bugs! July 25, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe return to talk about character development and ways to help figure out who your characters are. Also, we learn about weird bugs!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe return to talk about character development and ways to help figure out who your characters are. Also, we learn about weird bugs!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 79 Catching up after a long break in podcasting, we talk about graveyards and death as a cultural thing in games. September 5, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noCatching up after a long break in podcasting, we talk about graveyards and death as a cultural thing in games.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerCatching up after a long break in podcasting, we talk about graveyards and death as a cultural thing in games.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 80 When is an adventure game not an adventure game? October 3, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWhen is an adventure game not an adventure game?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWhen is an adventure game not an adventure game?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 81 We make some new resolutions. See what I did there? October 24, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe make some new resolutions. See what I did there?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe make some new resolutions. See what I did there?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 82 Our 3rd annual Halloween Episode! Atmosphere in scary games. It's SPOOOKY and not "spoopy." October 31, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noOur 3rd annual Halloween Episode! Atmosphere in scary games. It's SPOOOKY and not "spoopy."Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerOur 3rd annual Halloween Episode! Atmosphere in scary games. It's SPOOOKY and not "spoopy."blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 83 Special Guest Dave Gilbert returns to discuss character motivation, moral grey areas for villains and flawed protagonists. November 21, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noSpecial Guest Dave Gilbert returns to discuss character motivation, moral grey areas for villains and flawed protagonists.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerSpecial Guest Dave Gilbert returns to discuss character motivation, moral grey areas for villains and flawed protagonists.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 84 It's not fair. But then, neither is life. December 5, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noIt's not fair. But then, neither is life.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerIt's not fair. But then, neither is life.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 85 Last podcast of 2015! Why do games take so long to make? December 19, 2015 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noLast podcast of 2015! Why do games take so long to make?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerLast podcast of 2015! Why do games take so long to make?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 86 Happy 2016! We talk about doing research for worldbuilding from both a design and art point of view. January 2, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noHappy 2016! We talk about doing research for worldbuilding from both a design and art point of view.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerHappy 2016! We talk about doing research for worldbuilding from both a design and art point of view.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 87 Please stop making bad puzzles. January 16, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noPlease stop making bad puzzles.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerPlease stop making bad puzzles.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 88 Making Games With Friends: How Ben and Francisco Survived. January 30, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noMaking Games With Friends: How Ben and Francisco Survived.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerMaking Games With Friends: How Ben and Francisco Survived.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 89 Prototypes: Breakfast of Champions. February 27, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noPrototypes: Breakfast of Champions.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerPrototypes: Breakfast of Champions.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 90 A lively discussion on timers, knowing your characters and how it affects your game's tone. March 5, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noA lively discussion on timers, knowing your characters and how it affects your game's tone.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerA lively discussion on timers, knowing your characters and how it affects your game's tone.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 91 Marketability of adventure game genres. Also, buy Shardlight! March 12, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noMarketability of adventure game genres. Also, buy Shardlight!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerMarketability of adventure game genres. Also, buy Shardlight!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 92 We were gone a while! Catching up and talking about achievements in adventure games. April 16, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe were gone a while! Catching up and talking about achievements in adventure games.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe were gone a while! Catching up and talking about achievements in adventure games.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 93 This week we continue the discussion about tropes and motifs in adventure games. When is the best time to use them and when should they be avoided? April 30, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThis week we continue the discussion about tropes and motifs in adventure games. When is the best time to use them and when should they be avoided?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThis week we continue the discussion about tropes and motifs in adventure games. When is the best time to use them and when should they be avoided?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 94 Stick a fork in it, it's done...or is it? May 7, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noStick a fork in it, it's done...or is it?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerStick a fork in it, it's done...or is it?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 95 Self-censorship, or why you should never **** a *** in ***** May 14, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noSelf-censorship, or why you should never **** a *** in *****Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerSelf-censorship, or why you should never **** a *** in *****blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 96 Ben is in the Big Apple! How does the real New York compare to its game counterpart? May 28, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noBen is in the Big Apple! How does the real New York compare to its game counterpart?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerBen is in the Big Apple! How does the real New York compare to its game counterpart?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 97 Ben is still in America, and we talk about changing stuff throughout production of a game, thanks to AnasAbdin. June 25, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noBen is still in America, and we talk about changing stuff throughout production of a game, thanks to AnasAbdin.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerBen is still in America, and we talk about changing stuff throughout production of a game, thanks to AnasAbdin.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 98 Tricks and hidden stuff we do in games that you will never see! July 16, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noTricks and hidden stuff we do in games that you will never see!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerTricks and hidden stuff we do in games that you will never see!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags Episode 99 What's in a name? A whole lot, apparently! July 30, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWhat's in a name? A whole lot, apparently!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWhat's in a name? A whole lot, apparently!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 100 Episode 100 Finally, after a 2 1/2 month break, it's our 100th Episode! We get personal and answer your and our questions about ourselves. October 15, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noFinally, after a 2 1/2 month break, it's our 100th Episode! We get personal and answer your and our questions about ourselves.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerFinally, after a 2 1/2 month break, it's our 100th Episode! We get personal and answer your and our questions about ourselves.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 101 Episode 101 Mugs! Travel! Games! No coherent topic because we had such a long hiatus before the 100th episode! November 12, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noMugs! Travel! Games! No coherent topic because we had such a long hiatus before the 100th episode!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerMugs! Travel! Games! No coherent topic because we had such a long hiatus before the 100th episode!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 102 Episode 102 The importance of having a reactive world in your game. November 19, 2016 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noThe importance of having a reactive world in your game.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerThe importance of having a reactive world in your game.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 103 Episode 103 Happy 2017! We're back and talking about studying art for inspiration and education. 14 Jan 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noHappy 2017! We're back and talking about studying art for inspiration and education.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerHappy 2017! We're back and talking about studying art for inspiration and education.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 104 Episode 104 Special guest Pete Coolguy aka Amberle Johnson joins us to talk about our favorite adventure games, rare collectibles, and circus sweaters! 4 Feb 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noSpecial guest Pete Coolguy aka Amberle Johnson joins us to talk about our favorite adventure games, rare collectibles, and circus sweaters!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerSpecial guest Pete Coolguy aka Amberle Johnson joins us to talk about our favorite adventure games, rare collectibles, and circus sweaters!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 105 Episode 105 Post-GDC Wrap Up and general catching up. 18 Mar 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noPost-GDC Wrap Up and general catching up.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerPost-GDC Wrap Up and general catching up.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 106 Episode 106 Game design legend Brian Moriarty joins us, and we ask him about LOOM (among other things) 29 Apr 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGame design legend Brian Moriarty joins us, and we ask him about LOOM (among other things)Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGame design legend Brian Moriarty joins us, and we ask him about LOOM (among other things)blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 107 Episode 107 We talk about difficulty and challenges in adventure games! 20 May 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe talk about difficulty and challenges in adventure games!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe talk about difficulty and challenges in adventure games!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 108 Episode 108 Discussing readability and spotlighting in background composition. Also, we've been podcasting for 5 years! 10 Jun 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noDiscussing readability and spotlighting in background composition. Also, we've been podcasting for 5 years!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerDiscussing readability and spotlighting in background composition. Also, we've been podcasting for 5 years!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 109 Episode 109 We are joined by Jacob Janerka, developer of Paradigm, to discuss his experiences making the game and learn what wisdom he imparts for first time developers! 1 Jul 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe are joined by Jacob Janerka, developer of Paradigm, to discuss his experiences making the game and learn what wisdom he imparts for first time developers!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe are joined by Jacob Janerka, developer of Paradigm, to discuss his experiences making the game and learn what wisdom he imparts for first time developers!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 110 Episode 110 MAZES! 9 Jul 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noMAZES!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerMAZES!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 111 Episode 111 We're back! A chat about community relations. 26 Aug 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe're back! A chat about community relations.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe're back! A chat about community relations.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 112 Episode 112 Knowing when to give up. 2 Sep 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noKnowing when to give up.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerKnowing when to give up.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 113 Episode 113 Taking different approaches. 9 Dec 2017 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noTaking different approaches.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerTaking different approaches.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 114 Episode 114 Beta testing. 27 Jan 2018 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noBeta testing.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerBeta testing.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 115 Episode 115 Non-linearity and complex protagonists: why you can't have both. Also, why are adventure game protagonists such jerks? 10 Feb 2018 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noNon-linearity and complex protagonists: why you can't have both. Also, why are adventure game protagonists such jerks?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerNon-linearity and complex protagonists: why you can't have both. Also, why are adventure game protagonists such jerks?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 116 Episode 116 All about self-care. 10 Mar 2018 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAll about self-care.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAll about self-care.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 117 Episode 117 Grundislav tells us about GDC, and we talk about making changes to games after they've been released. 7 Apr 2018 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGrundislav tells us about GDC, and we talk about making changes to games after they've been released.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGrundislav tells us about GDC, and we talk about making changes to games after they've been released.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 118 Episode 118 Talking about sound design. Apologies for the messed up syncing towards the end of the episode. 21 Apr 2018 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noTalking about sound design. Apologies for the messed up syncing towards the end of the episode.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerTalking about sound design. Apologies for the messed up syncing towards the end of the episode.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 119 Episode 119 After a brief hiatus, we return to talk about game jams! 23 Jun 2018 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a brief hiatus, we return to talk about game jams!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a brief hiatus, we return to talk about game jams!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 120 Episode 120 After a half year hiatus, we return to talk about our 2018s! 8 Dec 2018 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a half year hiatus, we return to talk about our 2018s!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a half year hiatus, we return to talk about our 2018s!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 121 Episode 121 After a 3 month hiatus, we return with a listener-submitted question: Do we finally feel we can make the games we want without any limitations? 16 Mar 2019 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noAfter a 3 month hiatus, we return with a listener-submitted question: Do we finally feel we can make the games we want without any limitations?Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerAfter a 3 month hiatus, we return with a listener-submitted question: Do we finally feel we can make the games we want without any limitations?blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 122 Episode 122 Ben regales us with his thoughts and experiences attending his very first GDC. 4 May 2019 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noBen regales us with his thoughts and experiences attending his very first GDC.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerBen regales us with his thoughts and experiences attending his very first GDC.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 123 Episode 123 Going back to basics? We chat about certain simple things that are easily forgettable, and Grundislav teaches you more than you'd ever want to know about Jeff Koons!. 5 Jul 2019 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noGoing back to basics? We chat about certain simple things that are easily forgettable, and Grundislav teaches you more than you'd ever want to know about Jeff Koons!.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerGoing back to basics? We chat about certain simple things that are easily forgettable, and Grundislav teaches you more than you'd ever want to know about Jeff Koons!.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 124 Episode 124 We're back after almost a year, and what a year it's been! But we don't talk about any of that stuff, instead we discuss "flavor" characters in games. 27 Jun 2020 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noWe're back after almost a year, and what a year it's been! But we don't talk about any of that stuff, instead we discuss "flavor" characters in games.Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerWe're back after almost a year, and what a year it's been! But we don't talk about any of that stuff, instead we discuss "flavor" characters in games.blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 125 Episode 125 Merry Christmas from Blue Cup Tools! Catching up on the second half of 2020 with lots of technical art talk! 25 Dec 2020 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noMerry Christmas from Blue Cup Tools! Catching up on the second half of 2020 with lots of technical art talk!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerMerry Christmas from Blue Cup Tools! Catching up on the second half of 2020 with lots of technical art talk!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags 126 Episode 126 It's the 10th anniversary of the Blue Cup Tools Podcast! It's also our FINAL EPISODE! Thanks for listening! 9 Jun 2021 grundislav@gmail.com (Francisco Gonzalez & Ben Chandler)noIt's the 10th anniversary of the Blue Cup Tools Podcast! It's also our FINAL EPISODE! Thanks for listening!Francisco Gonzalez & Ben ChandlerIt's the 10th anniversary of the Blue Cup Tools Podcast! It's also our FINAL EPISODE! Thanks for listening!blue,cup,tools,ben,chandler,ben304,francisco,gonzalez,grundislav,ags