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Ep. 2: How Do You Balance an Unbalanced Game?

70 min • 17 mars 2017

Games are living entities, expanding and changing as time goes on. But what happens when something gets out of balance? Zach, Steven, and Robert hunt for the definition of a balanced game and why it is important, and sort through the various tools designers use to restore harmony. Stick around for Zach's take on the recent X-Wing FAQ and a few special memories from past convention trips!

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Ep. 2: How Do You Balance an Unbalanced Game?

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