Episode 391: Underlying Models

Episode 391: Underlying Models

July 19, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 515

About this episode

The episode discusses the underlying models of social reality in game design, using Apocalypse World as an example.

Recorded at Metatopia 2025 Presented by Meguey and Vincent Baker Every game is based on some underlying models of our social reality. In this panel, we will discuss how to think about these models and how they will affect the games you create, with Apocalypse World as a working example.

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