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In this video, Gabe Mac takes a fascinating look at Senet, an ancient board game that dates back to 3100 BC. Used by the ancient Egyptians for centuries, Senet is a game that's steeped in history and tradition.
In this episode of The Game Beyond Podcast, Gabe Mac takes a look at Disc Golf. It's history, rulesets, evolution, and how it can be used as therapy.
Stop writing passive lore databases. Learn how to build immersive, systemic game worlds by transforming environmental storytelling into interactive gameplay affordances.
Stop letting your gameplay ruin your story. Learn how to align character motivation with mechanical systems to create deep narrative resonance.
Move beyond cliché. Learn how to identify common video game character archetypes and subvert them to surprise and delight your players.
Stop designing flat tropes. Learn how to design iconic video game characters by aligning their narrative motivations with your core gameplay mechanics.
Build a cohesive fantasy world that feels alive. Access our system-focused fantasy worldbuilding checklist designed specifically for game developers.