Atomic Game Theory: Learn to Play Fantasy AGE! Richard Malena 2020-04-01 | In this Twitch stream, we ran down the basics of the Fantasy AGE roleplaying game, including character creation, the basic mechanics, and the awe-inspiring power of STUNTS!Join me for more streams on Twitch! http://twitch.tv/richardmalena
Running RPGs for Kids (3 tips!) - Academy of Adventures Richard Malena 2021-05-21 | Taking a moment out of my daily D&D classes to talk about what I've learned running games for kids at the Academy of Adventures.Check out the Academy Summer Camp on Kickstarter at kickstarter.com/projects/rmalena/academy-of-adventures-2021Or find us at academyofadventures.comMUSIC"Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Empyrean Investigations: Many Paths to Success Richard Malena 2020-09-23 | In this episode of the Empyrean Investigations series for Dungeons and Dragons, I'm diving into building player agency in detective stories. By developing Many Paths to Success and alternatives to failure, we can build narrative tension and create amazing investigative stories!Pick up your own copy of Empyrean Investigations now!Gumroad: gumroad.com/atomicgametheory#XCCzPDriveThruRPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/329102/Empyrean-Investigations
Game School: Scrabble and Betrayal at House on the Hill! Richard Malena 2019-10-01 | This episode, we take a look at mastering games like Scrabble and Betrayal at House on the Hill! Watch live Sunday mornings at 11am PST at twitch.tv/richardmalenaLearn more about game theory at http://www.atomicgametheory.com!
Game School: Valeria Card Kingdoms and Machi Koro! Richard Malena 2019-09-25 | This episode, we take a look at Valeria Card Kingdoms and Machi Koro, two tableau building games that give you a powerful means to study complicated probabilities. Watch live Sunday mornings at 11am PST at twitch.tv/richardmalenaLearn more about game theory at http://www.atomicgametheory.com!
Game School: Rise of Tribes and The Shipwreck Arcana! Richard Malena 2019-09-17 | This episode, we take a look at Rise of Tribes and The Shipwreck Arcana, two games that build history and momentum through play! We also use this momentum to talk about the ideas of memorylessness and Markovian games.. Watch live Sunday mornings at 11am PST at twitch.tv/richardmalenaLearn more about game theory at http://www.atomicgametheory.com
Game School: Sheriff of Nottingham and Growl! Richard Malena 2019-09-10 | This episode, we take a look at Sheriff of Nottingham and Growl, two fantastic games of fibs and falsehoods! Plus, we take a quick dive into Weber's Law and the game theory of Machiavelli. Watch live Sunday mornings at 11am PST at twitch.tv/richardmalena
Game School: Junk Orbit and Promenade! Richard Malena 2019-09-01 | This episode, we take a look at Junk Orbit and Promenade, two games with shifting utility values and strategies in constant flux!Watch live Sunday mornings at 11am PST at twitch.tv/richardmalena
Game School: Patchwork, Kingdomino, and Two-Player Strategies! Richard Malena 2019-08-25 | This episode, we study two fantastic two-player games: Patchwork and Kingdomino. Plus, we look at how to develop strategies in two-player games with a look at I Cut and You Choose!Watch live Sunday mornings at 11am PST at twitch.tv/richardmalena
Citadels & Mixed Strategies // Atomic Game Theory Episode 10 Richard Malena 2017-11-13 | In this episode, we check out the wonderful game of Citadels and we cover my entire understanding of soccer. Plus, of course, the game theory of mixed strategies!You can now support Atomic Game Theory on Patreon! (patreon.com/atomicgametheory)Created by Richard Malena-Webber (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela M. Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Inevitable Betrayal // Atomic Game Theory Episode 9 Richard Malena 2017-06-06 | This episode is dedicated to two fantastic fans who had incredible questions, both about one of my favorite game mechanics: Betrayal! Here is a rundown on Inevitable Betrayal and the problems of Reputation. You can now support Atomic Game Theory on Patreon! (patreon.com/atomicgametheory)Created by Richard Malena-Webber (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela M. Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Timeline & Stag Hunt // Atomic Game Theory Episode 8 Richard Malena 2017-05-09 | Let's talk about Risk! No, not the game. The feeling of going all in, hoping you're going to hit it big. This episode starts with the example of Timeline, talks about the Stag Hunt dilemma, and finishes with a series of risk-filled recommendations. Created by Richard Malena-Webber (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela M. Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Kingmaking & Munchkin // Atomic Game Theory Episode 7 Richard Malena 2016-11-22 | You know that feeling when you win a game because everyone else lets you win? That's because they all Made you a King. Kingmaking is an interesting game theory problem and Munchkin is the best example there is!And YES. I've got a sore throat. Created by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
What is This? // Atomic Game Theory Episode 6 Richard Malena 2016-11-07 | Before trick-or-treating on Halloween, I decided to answer some of the basic questions about what Atomic Game Theory is all about. This is the origin story, folks! Enjoy!Did you know you can't actually put links on the screen? Whoops. But you should still purchase "Characteristics of Games" on Amazon! http://bit.ly/atomsandgamesCreated by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Probability & Roll for the Galaxy // Atomic Game Theory Episode 5 Richard Malena 2016-10-11 | Roll for the Galaxy is an outstanding combination of an all-time favorite, Race for the Galaxy, and the ridiculous fun of dice games. We dig deep into probability theory in this excellent game!Created by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Hate Drafting & Magic: The Gathering // Atomic Game Theory Episode 4 Richard Malena 2016-09-13 | In honor of the new Conspiracy: Take the Crown, I check out the dastardly act of Hate Drafting with analysis, mathematical modeling, and tons of calculations! Created by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Utility Theory & Lords of Waterdeep // Atomic Game Theory Episode 3 Richard Malena 2016-08-30 | Let's break down Utility Theory! I mean, it's just the cornerstone of game theory and the basis of every analytical decision we ever make. No big deal. Plus we talk about Lords of Waterdeep!Created by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Sheriff of Nottingham & Signaling // Atomic Game Theory Episode 2 Richard Malena 2016-08-16 | In this episode of Atomic Game Theory, we take a look at the trouble of Signaling and the benefits of bribing the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham! Created by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Dominion & Chicken // Atomic Game Theory Episode 1 Richard Malena 2016-08-02 | On our first episode of AGT, we jump into Chicken, one of the Deadly Dilemmas of Game Theory. To find Chicken in its natural environment, we take a look at how it affects Dominion, the 2009 Game of the Year. Created by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).
Phoenix: Dawn Command Combat Spreads Richard Malena 2015-04-17 | A brief look into the core mechanics of Phoenix: Dawn Command! All game pieces are prototypes and may not reflect the final versions. To learn more about Phoenix, check the following links!http://twogetherstudios.comhttp://keith-baker.com/phoenix-dawn-command
Phoenix: Dawn Command Skill Spreads Richard Malena 2015-04-11 | A brief look at how to play Phoenix: Dawn Command, starting with skills spreads! All game pieces are prototypes and may not reflect the final versions.To learn more about Phoenix, check the following links!http://twogetherstudios.comhttp://keith-baker.com/phoenix-dawn-command
Phoenix: Dawn Command Character Creation Guide Richard Malena 2015-04-06 | A relatively brief guide to making characters in Phoenix: Dawn Command, the new RPG from Twogether Studios. All game pieces are prototypes and may not reflect the final versions. To learn more about Phoenix, check the following links!http://twogetherstudios.comhttp://keith-baker.com/phoenix-dawn-command
Numenera How to Gain and Use XP Richard Malena 2013-09-03 | This guide should give you a good idea about how the XP system works in Numenera. And yes, someday I will buy a better camera or learn how to fix the brightness problem. But I'm a system nerd, not an A/V guy. Sigh. The cards shown are from the Numenera XP Deck, available as a pdf for printing or as a physical copy! The card faces are mainly 1's with a few 4's. Thanks again to Monte Cook Games for designing this game!
Numenera & d20 System Comparison Richard Malena 2013-08-28 | Just a quick video to talk about action resolution in the Numenera and d20 systems. I'm a fan of both systems, though I expect different experiences out of each game. Like I mention in the video, your mileage may vary. "Less math?" That probably should have been "Less time between turns." It is the same amount of math. My mouth is just moving too fast.Thanks again to Monte Cook for designing this fun, new game! And yes, I need a new camera. I know.
Numenera Character Creation Guide Richard Malena 2013-08-23 | A quick guide to understanding the character creation process in Numenera, the new roleplaying game by Monte Cook. Make sure you read the Player's Guide or the Corebook before watching, or you'll miss out on all the great options for character focus and character descriptor that I've skipped!Thanks to Monte Cook for making such a great new system!
