About this episode

The episode discusses how the design and mechanics of TTRPGs influence the ergonomics of the gaming experience.

The physical design is not the only component of ergonomics, there is a mental component too. Some people go to school for whole degrees on Design (not us tho, our degree is in BS with a minor in bologna). In this episode we discuss how layouts and mechanics of an TTRPG game can influence the ergonomics of the experience. www.2HGM.com Music: Pondhillow's Finest, The Burning Saviours

People in this episode

Host: 2HGM

Topics covered

• RPG ergonomics
• TTRPG design
• game mechanics
• physical design
• mental ergonomics

Keywords

• ergonomics
• TTRPG
• game design
• layouts
• mechanics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Pondhillow's Finest, The Burning Saviours

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