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Dr. Ben discusses player communication and attention in TTRPGs (Episode #147). #dnd #pathfinder #ttrpg #wfrp

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00:00 Intro
00:53 Understanding Players Wants
03:49 Experience Maps
05:16 Micro-Tasting Menu
07:48 Experience Roles
10:43 Alchemy of Attention
19:52 Counterarguments
22:08 Thoughts?
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