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We just released the 5th and final episode in the series of interviews with Kim Nordstrom and his book - Up, Down, Up. This episode delves into the final phase that companies go through before throwing in the towel - namely the "Decline Phase". We unpack why companies end up here and how you navigate out of these dreaded waters. https://lnkd.in/dGxgJKq6

NEW EPISODE -> https://lnkd.in/gyMVc9Qu In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with legendary Canadian writer and game designer Ed Greenwood. Ed is the mastermind behind the beloved Forgotten Realms universe, and he shares some fascinating insights on world-building, game writing, and so, so much more.  Join us as we explore the creative process and learn how Ed has brought his imaginative worlds to life over the years. Don't miss this exciting episode! In this episode, we dive into: 🎙️ Ed's youth and the crazy things he got up to, 🎙️ Where the Forgotten Realms came from, long before D&D existed, 🎙️ The roots of Mirt (which Ed sees more of a representation of himself than Elminster), 🎙️ Bringing the Realms to TSR, 🎙️ Baldur's Gate and how the Realms have changed, 🎙️ Writing for various media, and 🎙️ Worldbuilding! Give it a listen! If you have any questions or comments on this or any other episode, please let me know. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear more conversations with professionals in the video game, tabletop, and fiction industries. #EdGreenwood #TheForgottenRealms #DungeonsAndDragons #Worldbuilding #WritingAdvice #GameWriters #BranchingNarratives #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame #Podcast

NEW EPISODE In this week's episode, I get to speak to Saj Hussain, who has been in the property game since I was learning my times tables. We had an interesting discussion, mainly focused on how to protect your portfolio from rising interest rates, to when should you joint venture and getting started in property later in life. Brilliant getting to speak to someone who's been in the game for so long and been through the entirety of 2008. Listen below: https://lnkd.in/epxuxFKB

What Happens When You Change Game Direction And Why You Should Never Do It If you decide to change your Game Direction during Pre-Production, or worse, later on, be mindful of the disaster you could create with such a move. You risk fragmenting your Game Direction to such a point that you can't even trust it anymore, making it effectively useless. As a result, your game lacks a vision, and that could be a serious problem. Yesterday, Game Design Compass subscribers learned why they should never change Game Direction and what happens if they do it. Missed the episode? No worry, you can grab it below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dZrzMd7p

Welcome, dear listeners, today, I share the next episode of my #management #research #podcast. In this episode, I address one of your suggestions regarding the current topic - #psychological #games by Eric #Berne. In his suggestion, Mr Petar Despotovic proposed to treat three ego states as three types of identity (i.e., applying the #identitytheory). Although there are some issues with the compatibility of this view: a. #identity types can be combined more easily b. parent role integrated both the #roleidentity (parent) and #socialgroup belonging (parents talking to each other) c. the theory by Berne focuses on communication only while identity theory has a broader scope still the suggestion is VERY good and may indicate an interesting avenue for future research and maybe even #reconciliation of these theories.   Enjoy, comment, share, and send me your ideas!   Best Eugene (Yevgen)

It's a beautiful #HiResTuesday and we're talking with Ian Barnard about how he got his start with hand lettering, the role his digital products play in his career and keeping your passion when your hobby becomes your profession. Plus, listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode about the Lettering Series! https://lnkd.in/ezKyEa5S

NEW EPISODE: https://lnkd.in/geqBHutp One of the best things I have discovered about having a podcast where I talk to people passionate about writing is that the conversations can often become just friendly explorations of shared interests and similar life paths. This was the case when I sat down with my buddy Mario Mergola and compared notes on writing, video games, and life. We may also gush about Susan O'Connor and The Narrative Department Master Class. We dive into: 🎙️ Coming from a journalistic background. We swap old war stories and discuss how deadlines can keep you writing. 🎙️ The writing habits that have helped him succeed. I especially like his 750words.com recommendation. 🎙️ How life can be a branching narrative. Mario gets super deep! 🔥 Grab a seat and join in. #NarrativeDesign #TheNarrativeDepartment #MarioMergola #VideoGameWriter #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame #WritingAdvice #TheLifeOfAWriter #Storytellers

NEW EPISODE -> https://lnkd.in/g2Wrfgmu This time around, I get the chance to pick the brain of the founder and CEO of Story City - Emily Craven. She is a published author, a speaker, and a storyteller with a degree in Astrophysics but a love for interactive experiences. Story City is a social enterprise that believes local stories and storytellers matter and that connecting places with stories can create compelling real-world experiences. Some of the specific topics we cover include: 🎙️ Her very first physical location "choose your own adventure" project using QR codes and zip ties, 🎙️ Learning about a region through interactive storytelling, 🎙️ Dealing with writer's block and loneliness, 🎙️ What she learned from Monty Python sketches, 🎙️ Where Story City came from and what Narrative Mapping is, 🎙️ How fiction can educate or inform, and 🎙️ How anchoring an interactive experience in a specific location can help communities. Give it a listen! Please let me know if you have any questions or comments on this or any other episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear more conversations with professionals in the video game, tabletop, and fiction industries. #EmilyCraven #CravenStories #StoryCity #NarrativeMapping #InteractiveEntertainment #InteractiveExperiences #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame #Podcast

Running a successful penetration test involves more than just technical skills. Our customers have businesses to run, and effective communication is key. We discussed this, along with other often overlooked (and less sexy) aspects of penetration testing on our latest HacketCast episode.

So, like, I totally would never hunt the most dangerous game. Oh, what did you say that it was?... Enjoy the latest VINTAGE episode! https://buff.ly/3RYUS0c #mostdangerousgame #noiknowbutitsreallythemostdangerousgame