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More than Gold: In-Game Economics 101

Joonas "Dæmon" Lind
Sali 103, (45 min)
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The gold pieces and credits weighing characters' wallets is just one of the many bits and pieces running the microcosm of economics. While it’s easy to handwave the function of economy while escaping from the real world, when designing, basic understanding can help you keep value in check. This presentation goes through basic economic game design principles to aid game designers and game masters.

Day: lauantaiProgram Type: TalkProgram Type: PresentationTopic: Pen & Paper RPGRoom: Sali 103Target Audience: Aimed at children between 13–17Target Audience: Aimed at adult attendeesTarget Audience: Beginner-friendlyLanguage: English