Into the Odd with Chris McDowall!

We were joined by Chris McDowall, the designer of the Ennie nominated Electric Bastionland, which was built upon the rule-set and concepts first used in Into the Odd. Chris shares his process in developing these two foundational games, and what he looks for in both game systems and settings.
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[@RoabertG]

I just recently came across Garry’s channel and I’m slowly working my way through these interviews. I’m impressed by Garry’s skill as an interviewer! He always has thoughtful questions for his guests - he knows how to bring the guest to the forefront and elicit interesting responses.

[@DiekuGames]

Thanks for the kind words! It's easy when you have talented and interesting guests - I just get to listen! ☺️

[@JoelHines]

the opening music really sets a good vibe, then the interview is always quality and interesting

[@mhorohello]

Thanks for the video!

[@rpgquestboard]

This was a great interview. Thanks!

[@DiekuGames]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I could listen to Chris talk about game design all day!

[@martinouellet3540]

Very interesting interview. Thank you for that. (I love mockeries ans I always include them when I run EB)

[@simongingras2763]

Raccoons FTW.

[@dontnormally]

I have no idea how to incorporate the mockeries; i feel like i need to see someone do it
45:25 what is this miniatures project? "the dunes"? "the... doont"? seems neat!

[@DiekuGames]

"The Doomed"... Chris distilled miniature rules down! Check it out at www.bastionland.com

[@Caulkhead]

Watch the Muppets for ideas on the Mockeries :)

[@travisbest826]

What is the first game Chris mentions around 50:05? Scorn?

[@半蔵-x5h]

I believe it is Skorne a FKR game.

[@ilyaalexakhin8745]

maybe a hot take, but I prefer the look of the Lost Pages version more

[@carltonbauheimer]

Right? It has a great vibe.

[@jimparkin2345]

As always, *just add Traveller* inspires multidudes.

[@loopymadethatbeat]

any game desgners need a dope soundtrack lmk i gotta dope sound for a good price

[@spudsbuchlaw]

bet. contact info?

[@loopymadethatbeat]

@@spudsbuchlaw also lmk what platform (discord, Instagram, email, text) you prefer to discuss business on.