Tag: Game Mechanics

BXP 05x05-The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Bargain

BXP 05×05-The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Bargain

Posted on by Senda Linaugh

In today’s episode, Monica and Rai sit down to discuss the concept of the hard bargain – a social refusal mechanic that can improve any game. We talk about what they are, how to use them, and how to implement them in your homebrew or professional design. 

BXP 05x04-DEEP DIVE: Core Systems Loop

BXP 05×04-DEEP DIVE: Core Systems Loop

Posted on by Senda Linaugh

D joins Monica for another Deep Dive! We discuss the concept of a “core system” loop, aka what central concepts make a game’s system tick. We go in-depth into the mechanics of a handful of our favorite games to demonstrate.