40: The Physics of Uncertainly with Andrea Roberts (Roundguard)

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Andrea Roberts of Wonderbelly Games talks to us about her brand-new bouncy dungeon crawler Roundguard! We discuss physics as a system of uncertainty, combining Peggle with a roguelike formula, and using that formula to create player friendliness. Things we discussed: Roundguard Spelunky 2 PS Blog post Dunklords Peggle Fable A Guide to Proc Gen Practitioners That's the Way the Ball Bounces: Using Physics to Manifest Chance in Roundguard Caves of Qud Subterfuge Disgaea Cleromancy Baby's First RPG Electronic Rituals, Oracles and Fortune Telling Cinco Paus