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Dr. Ben discusses DDE Theory in TTRPGS. Full Lecture (Episode #118).
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:43 Introduction to DDE
02:32 Dynamism – Keeping the Game World in Motion
05:13 Decisions – Meaningful Choices at Every Turn
08:47 Discovery – The Joy of Exploration and Revelation
13:13 Expression – Creativity and Role-Playing in Action
17:33 Criticisms
19:24 DDE vs MDA
23:49 Using DDE for Game System Design
36:04 Enhancing Player Experience with the DDE Model
49:06 Final Thoughts
50:38 Thoughts?
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Works Cited
Church, Doug, and LeBlanc, Marc, et al. MDA: A Formal Approach to Game Design and Game Research. 2004.
Apocalypse World. Vincent Baker and Meguey Baker. Lumpley Games, 2010.
Blades in the Dark. John Harper. Evil Hat Productions, 2017.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Jeremy Crawford, Mike Mearls, et al. Wizards of the Coast, 2014.
Fate Core System. Leonard Balsera, Brian Engard, et al. Evil Hat Productions, 2013.
Fiasco. Jason Morningstar. Bully Pulpit Games, 2009.
GUMSHOE System. Robin D. Laws. Pelgrane Press, 2007.
Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition. Sandy Petersen, Mike Mason, et al. Chaosium Inc., 2014.
Stars Without Number. Kevin Crawford. Sine Nomine Publishing, 2010.