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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 1H 2M

Season: RPG - GM as Designer with Justin Alexander

from The Game Design Round Table

In this episode of the RPG series, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron are joined by Justin Alexander , a renowned game designer and thought leader in tabletop RPGs. Known for his influential essays and innovative GM techniques, Justin shares insights into the role of the Game Master as designer. They dive into how GMs can connect narrative ideas to mechanics, the philosophies behind crafting memorable RPG experiences, and the challenges new GMs often face. Whether you're building worlds or running them, this episode offers practical tools and deep design wisdom.

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