Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Welcome to Episode 217 of the Mastering Dungeons podcast!

Main topic: Qualities RPG Companies Look for in an RPG Designer!
Shawn and Teos review the qualities companies say they look for in an RPG designer.

Contents
00:00 What Publishers Look For
01:12 Standardized Job Descriptions?
03:45 Wide Skill Range
08:13 Reliability and Communication
16:53 Curiosity
19:44 Style Guides
22:27 Excitement
24:05 Mindfulness and Compassion
27:32 Big Bold Ideas
29:49 Courage
35:51 2 Designers
41:58 Praise
43:08 Shout-Outs

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