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Gavin Norman discusses sandbox design and his games in the Season 2 premiere.

Kicking off Season 2, Gavin Norman—Eldritch wizard of the OSR, creator of Old-School Essentials and the smash new hit Dolmenwood campaign setting and game—comes on the podcast. Luke and Gavin talk about what makes a good sandbox, the design of Gavin’s games, and what comes next for the veteran designer. Episodes are released every Wednesday on Patreon a full 7 days before going live on YouTube and podcast platforms. Check out the Patreon for more information: https://www.patreon.com/limithron

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