Richard MalenaIn 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!
Atomic Game Theory: Learn to Play Fantasy AGE!Richard Malena2020-04-01 | 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/richardmalenaRunning RPGs for Kids (3 tips!) - Academy of AdventuresRichard Malena2021-05-21 | 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.
MUSIC "Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Empyrean Investigations: Many Paths to SuccessRichard Malena2020-09-23 | 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!
Learn more about game theory at http://www.atomicgametheory.com!Game School: Valeria Card Kingdoms and Machi Koro!Richard Malena2019-09-25 | 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.
Learn more about game theory at http://www.atomicgametheory.com!Game School: Rise of Tribes and The Shipwreck Arcana!Richard Malena2019-09-17 | 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..
Learn more about game theory at http://www.atomicgametheory.comGame School: Sheriff of Nottingham and Growl!Richard Malena2019-09-10 | 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/richardmalenaGame School: Junk Orbit and Promenade!Richard Malena2019-09-01 | 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/richardmalenaGame School: Patchwork, Kingdomino, and Two-Player Strategies!Richard Malena2019-08-25 | 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/richardmalenaCitadels & Mixed Strategies // Atomic Game Theory Episode 10Richard Malena2017-11-13 | 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!
Created by Richard Malena-Webber (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela M. Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).Inevitable Betrayal // Atomic Game Theory Episode 9Richard Malena2017-06-06 | 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.
Created by Richard Malena-Webber (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela M. Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).Timeline & Stag Hunt // Atomic Game Theory Episode 8Richard Malena2017-05-09 | 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 7Richard Malena2016-11-22 | 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 6Richard Malena2016-11-07 | 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/atomsandgames
Created by Richard Malena (twitter.com/rmalena) and Produced by Angela Webber (twitter.com/angelamwebber).Probability & Roll for the Galaxy // Atomic Game Theory Episode 5Richard Malena2016-10-11 | 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 4Richard Malena2016-09-13 | 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 3Richard Malena2016-08-30 | 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 2Richard Malena2016-08-16 | 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 1Richard Malena2016-08-02 | 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 SpreadsRichard Malena2015-04-17 | 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.com http://keith-baker.com/phoenix-dawn-commandPhoenix: Dawn Command Skill SpreadsRichard Malena2015-04-11 | 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.com http://keith-baker.com/phoenix-dawn-commandPhoenix: Dawn Command Character Creation GuideRichard Malena2015-04-06 | 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.
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 ComparisonRichard Malena2013-08-28 | 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 GuideRichard Malena2013-08-23 | 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!