The Power of Curiosity with Dan Felder
Welcome back to The Corner of Story and Game. In this episode, we dive deep into the power of curiosity with Dan Felder, Game Design Director at Sky Castle Studios. With a rich career spanning Riot Games, Blizzard, and EA, Dan shares how curiosity serves as the cornerstone of effective game design and storytelling. From exploring how curiosity keeps players engaged to mastering the balance between tension and intrigue, Dan delivers invaluable insights for game designers, DMs, and storytellers alike. Plus, we uncover how tabletop roleplaying games shaped Dan's design philosophy and discuss the lessons that games teach us about creating wonder and immersion. 🕹️ Key Topics: How curiosity drives engagement in games Narrative design lessons from tabletop RPGs Building tension and excitement through design 🔗 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Corner of Story and Game. Follow us for updates and bonus content! Dan's Links: -> Dan's Website -> LinkedIn -> The GM's Guide The Corner of Story and Game: -> Discord -> Facebook -> Instagram -> Bluesky -> LinkedIn -> Email: gerald@storyandgame.com #DanFelder #Storytelling #GameDevelopment #CuriosityInGames #DanFelder #NarrativeDesign #TabletopRPG #CuriosityInGameDesign #GameMechanics #GameDevTips #PodcastsForGameDevs #TabletopGaming #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame