Interview with Zoe Cameron

About this episode

Zoe Cameron shares her insights and advice for both new and experienced players in a discussion about the dynamics of the game.

We're joined by relatively new but very experienced player Zoe Cameron as she shares great advice for new and existing players alike. Intro and Diplomacy chat The guys introduce the venue and their drinks (0 mins 10 secs) They set up this episode's interview with Zoe Cameron (3 mins 30 secs) Interview with Zoe Cameron The interview with Zoe kicks off who has only been playing since early 2024 but has got massively into the game and some of her thoughts on the game (5 mins 5 secs) They get into a discussion around the Venn diagram between strategic play, tactical play and relationship play (10 mins) Lizard brain contemplations (15 mins) They talk about their drinks for the interview and DBN After Dark (18 mins 20 mins) Zoe has some great advice for new players (22 mins 45 secs) They discuss the connections created from the game and the "free jazz of social dynamics" (25 mins 30 secs) She discusses the importance of vulnerability whether you're a new or experienced player (31 mins 20 secs) Zoe and Ken share a story - you can also hear Ken's original discussion on our previous episode (37 mins 30 secs) Zoe says she's coming to the Cane Toad Classic, with Ken showing her the Toadiest…

People in this episode

Guest: Zoe Cameron

Topics covered

• strategic play
• tactical play
• relationship play
• vulnerability in gameplay
• geographic playing styles
• social dynamics

Keywords

• Cane Toad Classic
• Melbourne tournament
• free jazz of social dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Young Henry's, Newtowner Pale Ale, Stitcher

Books & works: Diplomacy Games

Places: Melbourne, Brisbane, West End

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