Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Welcome to an in-depth conversation with Andrew Rourke, designer turned publisher, diving into the world of his first self-published game: 'Bonaparte's Eastern Empire' - part of the brand new 'Limits of Glory' series from his company, Form Square Publishing. We're pulling back the curtain on his journey from game design to publishing, his innovative approach to game design, and the thrilling future of the 'Limits of Glory' series.
In this interview, we're going from the battlegrounds of the Napoleonic era right to Andy's design table. We chat about the game’s crowdfunding campaign, his switch from designing games like 'Coalitions' for PHALANX, to running his own publishing outfit. We also touch on the delicate balancing act of presenting history, and discuss potential bias in retelling the story of Napoleon in Egypt from a British perspective.
'Bonaparte's Eastern Empire' challenges players to navigate the thin line between luck and skill, as they re-write the history of Bonaparte’s eastern campaign. From harrowing naval pursuits to the conquests of Egypt, this game examines the role of luck and skill in determining the outcome of history's greatest campaigns. Whether you're in the shoes of the French, battling to conquer Egyptian lands, or leading the Allies to thwart French ambitions, each decision can tip the balance of the campaign.
Through this intimate conversation, gain a unique insight into the design and publishing journey, as well as the tantalizing future of Form Square Publishing.
Note: the publisher provided a prototype.
Link to the campaign: gamefound.com/projects/form-square-games/bonapartes-eastern-empire
Support the channel on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
Welcome to an in-depth conversation with Andrew Rourke, designer turned publisher, diving into the world of his first self-published game: 'Bonaparte's Eastern Empire' - part of the brand new 'Limits of Glory' series from his company, Form Square Publishing. We're pulling back the curtain on his journey from game design to publishing, his innovative approach to game design, and the thrilling future of the 'Limits of Glory' series.
In this interview, we're going from the battlegrounds of the Napoleonic era right to Andy's design table. We chat about the game’s crowdfunding campaign, his switch from designing games like 'Coalitions' for PHALANX, to running his own publishing outfit. We also touch on the delicate balancing act of presenting history, and discuss potential bias in retelling the story of Napoleon in Egypt from a British perspective.
'Bonaparte's Eastern Empire' challenges players to navigate the thin line between luck and skill, as they re-write the history of Bonaparte’s eastern campaign. From harrowing naval pursuits to the conquests of Egypt, this game examines the role of luck and skill in determining the outcome of history's greatest campaigns. Whether you're in the shoes of the French, battling to conquer Egyptian lands, or leading the Allies to thwart French ambitions, each decision can tip the balance of the campaign.
Through this intimate conversation, gain a unique insight into the design and publishing journey, as well as the tantalizing future of Form Square Publishing.
Note: the publisher provided a prototype.
Link to the campaign: gamefound.com/projects/form-square-games/bonapartes-eastern-empire
Support the channel on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
