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Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Glenn Ford
137 episodes
1 day ago
Game designers Mike Hutchinson and Glenn Ford talk about how, why and if they design tabletop miniatures games. With discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.
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Game designers Mike Hutchinson and Glenn Ford talk about how, why and if they design tabletop miniatures games. With discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.
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Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 133: Cursed Problems, Experience Levels, Proscription and Impactful Failure.

In Episode 133, the guys have been thinking about "cursed problems", and when they think about such things, they talk about them. First up, putting differing experience levels together, proscription VS prescription and making impactful failure without creating a win-more.

The Boarders and Black Flags Landing Page:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flagsIf you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012You can pick up Pukeapocalypse from Exalted Funeral here:https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/pukeapocalypseOr if you're in the UK you might prefer to get it from Glenn here:https://www.manokentgames.com/product-page/pukeapocalypseCheck out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.comCheck out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.gamesThe Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uEChIf you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergamesor Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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1 week ago
1 hour 31 minutes 3 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 132: Cursed Problems, Ending Early and List Building.

In Episode 132, the guys have been thinking about "cursed problems", and when they think about such things, they talk about them. First up, "its possible to win until the last roll of the dice" vs "every decision matters" and then "list building matters" vs "you can't lose before getting to the table".

You can pick up Pukeapocalypse from Exalted Funeral here:

https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/pukeapocalypse

Or if you're in the UK you might prefer to get it from Glenn here:

https://www.manokentgames.com/product-page/pukeapocalypse

The Boarders and Black Flags Landing Page:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flags

If you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games

The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames

or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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3 weeks ago
59 minutes 6 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 131: Pukeapocalypse

In Episode 131, Glenn recently released Pukeapocalypse, a punk skirmish game, with Exalted Funeral, here the guys talk about it.You can pick up Pukeapocalypse from Exalted Funeral here:https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/pukeapocalypseOr if you're in the UK you might prefer to get it from Glenn here:https://www.manokentgames.com/product-page/pukeapocalypseThe Boarders and Black Flags Landing Page:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flagsIf you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.comCheck out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.gamesThe Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uEChIf you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergamesor Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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4 weeks ago
31 minutes 37 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 130: Pledge Managers

In Episode 130, since Mike just opened the Space Gits Pledge Manager for late pledges, the guys are having a chat about Pledge Managers.


The Boarders and Black Flags Landing Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flags

If you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012

You can pick up Pukeapocalypse from Exalted Funeral here:

https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/pukeapocalypse

Or if you're in the UK you might prefer to get it from Glenn here:

https://www.manokentgames.com/product-page/pukeapocalypse

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games

The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames

or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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1 month ago
39 minutes 41 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 129: Pukeapocalype!

In Episode 129, Glenn's new game Pukeapocalypse has just come out from Exalted Funeral, so Mike is asking him a few questions about it.


The Boarders and Black Flags Landing Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flags

If you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012

You can pick up Pukeapocalypse from Exalted Funeral here:

https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/pukeapocalypse

Or if you're in the UK you might prefer to get it from Glenn here:

https://www.manokentgames.com/product-page/pukeapocalypse

Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com

Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games

The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh

If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames

or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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1 month ago
22 minutes 45 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 128: How to run a Kickstarter.

In Episode 128, okay, we've been away for a while partly this is because we've been running a couple of Kickstarters, the other is that we recorded several episodes on running a Kickstarter that I wanted to edit together into one episode. So, here we're back with an absolute monster of an episode going into everything you need to know about running your own Kickstarter.The Boarders and Black Flags Landing Page:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flagsIf you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012You can pick up Pukeapocalypse from Exalted Funeral here:https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/pukeapocalypseOr if you're in the UK you might prefer to get it from Glenn here:https://www.manokentgames.com/product-page/pukeapocalypseCheck out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.comCheck out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.gamesThe Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uEChIf you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergamesor Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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1 month ago
3 hours 34 minutes 44 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 127: The book on how to design better miniatures games!

In Episode 127, the guys wrote a book, which they've mentioned once or twice, about how to design miniatures games. Since its just lauched, they're going to talk a bit about it. If you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012 Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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7 months ago
2 hours 24 minutes 49 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 126: Hidden Movement! Finally!

In Episode 126, the guys finally actually have the conversation about hidden movement that they've been constantly implying but never having. Its really hard to do hidden movement in minis games, but there are ways and means of representing it to some degree. Pick up Hobgoblin here: https://www.electi-studio.com/store/p/hobgoblin-standard-harcover If you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012 Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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7 months ago
31 minutes 14 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 125: Borrowing Mechanics: Push Your Luck.

In Episode 125, the guys have returned to thinking about mechanics that are common in boardgames but rarer in minis games, this time its Push Your Luck mechanics. What are they, how do they work, and where do they fit into your game? If you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012 Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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8 months ago
34 minutes 20 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 124: How many rules are too many rules?

In Episode 124, we've been thinking a little about the sheer length of rulebooks for minis games. Partly because of the one box wargames challenge, and partly because of our own designs. Why are they so long? Why are boardgame rulebooks so short? Let's chat. If you enjoy hearing our game design advice, why not read it also in our upcoming book about designing miniatures games, available here: www.routledge.com/9781032324012 Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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8 months ago
30 minutes 39 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 123: Is Redwood the most important minis game of the year?

In Episode 123 Mike and Glenn recently played the boxed non-violent minis game Redwood. They filmed themselves doing it and you can see the playthrough on YouTube. Sadly, their discussion of the game was lost due to technical issues, so they're discussing it again, here. Redwood playthrough video: https://youtu.be/3RS07WwdtJs Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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8 months ago
26 minutes 16 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 122: Whatcha Workin' on Again?

In Episode 122 its been a while since we last caught up with what the guys are currently working on, so this seems as good a time as any to do it. Mike has been contemplating a Gaslands RPG and a Gaslands Board game while Glenn is putting the finishing touches on Boarders and Black Flags. Follow the Boarders and Black Flags Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flags Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames Or Glenn's here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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8 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 21 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 121: One Box Wargame Challengers!

In Episode 121 the One Box Wargames Challenge has been going great guns on our Discord with over 100 entrants. We've tried to take a look at some of them, this week, Mike has cast his eyes over Hakkiyoi, Circo Tartarus and Adventure Quest and Glenn has been checking out Gatling Camel Riders, Crazykoala Rampage and Scurrmish. They have a bit of a chat about them, if you like the sound of them or any other games, drop by the discord and check them out. Follow the Boarders and Black Flags Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manokentgames/boarders-and-black-flags Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames or Glenn's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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9 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 48 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 120: Rad Pirates of the Toxic Sands - Concept chat.

In Episode 120 thanks to our Discord member Malev, an amazing challenge has been running in the Rule of Carnage Discord server. The challenge is to select a single box of minis and base a game around it. Mike decided to base his game around the Black Seas Frigates and Brigs Flotilla set so he and Glenn started having a discussion on how that might look. Check out Wargames Atlantic to vote for Rad Pirates and many other designs in the One Box Wargames Contest! Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames Or Glenn's here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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9 months ago
40 minutes 30 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 119 Pt 2: Celebrating 2000 subscribers: Questions from our Discord.

In Episode 119 Part 2 our weird little niche channel has recently hit 2000 subscribers. In celebration of this occurring we have asked our discord channel to come up with some intelligent questions. They did this in fine style and now we have enough of them for several videos. Well, three. This is the first one. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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11 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 35 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 119 Pt 1: Celebrating 2000 subscribers: Questions from our Discord.

In Episode 119 Part 1 our weird little niche channel has recently hit 2000 subscribers. In celebration of this occurring we have asked our discord channel to come up with some intelligent questions. They did this in fine style and now we have enough of them for several videos. Well, three. This is the first one. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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11 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 45 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 118: Narrative

In Episode 118 Mike has been thinking about how some games hand out pre-set and created narratives in their lists and scenarios. He chats with Glenn about whether or not this is a good idea. Glenn has doubts. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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11 months ago
32 minutes 22 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 117: Movement

In Episode 117 Mike has been thinking about games that use multiple different forms of movement, combining and contrasting them and considering their strengths and weaknesses. Probably some other c words too. Glenn was also there. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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11 months ago
28 minutes 37 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 116: Borrowing mechanics: Dexterity.

In Episode 116 the guys has been contemplating using a range of mechanics that are common to boardgames but unusual in minis games. Specifically this time, Mike has put a whole bunch of dexterity mechanics into his new game, Space Gits, about drunk ass orcs Shootin', Scootin' and putting the Boot in on each other, but also, balancing and sliding dice all over the place without their towers falling over. So they thought it would be a good time to talk dexterity mechanics in miniatures games. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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1 year ago
31 minutes 45 seconds

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Ep 115: Do bag pulls ever work?

In Episode 115 Mike has been trying out some new games and in so doing has encountered a bag pull initiative system that he found interesting. Glenn is unsure about bag pull systems, and voices some of his concerns. Then they talk about it. This is what we do here. Check out Man O' Kent Games here: https://www.manokentgames.com Check out Planet Smasher Games here: http://planetsmasher.games The Rule of Carnage discord server: https://discord.gg/Gb4aK7uECh If you want to support the channel financially you can join Mike's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/planetsmashergames If you want the number on Glenn's Patreon to go up one, you can join his Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/manokentgames

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1 year ago
31 minutes 1 second

Rule of Carnage - Designing Better Miniatures Games
Game designers Mike Hutchinson and Glenn Ford talk about how, why and if they design tabletop miniatures games. With discussions, tips, reviews and interviews.