In Episode 41, the Low Player Count crew sits down to discuss Lore in games, what draws them in, and what makes a good lore. They also banter about games they have recently acquired and games they want to get rid of.
Time:
01:24 - Game Acquisition Rundown
04:22 - 18 Card Game Design Challenge
05:55 - Donny’s Reunification
16:30 - Games We are Trying to Un-Acquire
22:20 - Revisit Austerity 2017
23:20 - Tubthumping
24:24 - boardgametables.com
24:55 - Lore in Games
25:38 - Distinction Between Theme and Lore
27:45 - Spice Wars!
31:10 - The Definition of Lore
32:37 - Lore within the Game vs. Lore Outside of the Game
37:35 - Worlds Created within Games We Love
50:30 - When Lore Gets in the Way
55:45 - What is it about Lore that Grabs You?
61:32 - Does Lore Help with Solo Gaming?
63:45 - Mini-Topics!
64:40 - End Bits
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