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Miscellaneous forums for posting more general topics.
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Post news & announcements about conventions, publication of games that have been extensively discussed at the BGDF, etc here. Consistent with the overall policy of the site, blatant advertising is not allowed.
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If you are ... by irdesigns510 05/15/2013 - 14:06 |
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This forum is for new members to introduce themselves, and for members to post helpful tips for first time users.
New members: Tell us who you are, and what brings you to the BGDF!
Established users: Please feel free to post tips that you have found the most helpful, or things you wish you'd known when you started out here.
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Good ... by Casamyr 05/13/2013 - 02:29 |
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This is our "off topic" forum. Last night's episode, atlantean politics, alien abduction... anything goes at the water cooler."
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Where Does ... by HarryPotter 04/20/2013 - 04:27 |
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This forum area should be used to post about concerns, request for change, and other issues related to the functionality, layout or use of the website.
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Artwork ... by questccg 05/14/2013 - 22:57 |
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This forum is for general discussion about The BGDF. Please DO NOT post Game Creation content in this forum. Instead post helpful things, like features you would like to see, better ways to organize the site, stuff like that.
It would help if you phrase your post in the form of a suggestion rather than a rant or complaint - thanks!
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Where is ... by Izraphael 03/15/2013 - 08:34 |
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As Admiral Ackbar says, "It's a trap!"
This forum is a trap for spammers. If you post anything in this Forum at all, I will assume you are a bot and will act accordingly. And I'm not talking about clicking your links and buying your fake watches.
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Educational ... by lewpuls 10/17/2012 - 08:59 |
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Forums that involve help in the creation of games. Ranging from mechanics to prototyping!
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This forum is for discussing various ideas about game design; rules, themes, etc.
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Vampires ... by RGaffney 1 day 7 hours ago |
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For the discussion of how to create, balance, and implement mechanics.
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Mercantile ... by RGaffney 1 day 7 hours ago |
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For the kinds of posts that read like this: "Hey, I just had an idea to make a game about spatulas. What do you think? Anyone want to help me brainstorm?
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Nuclear War by silasmolino 05/15/2013 - 15:10 |
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A forum for discussing the fine art of playtesting your game.
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Sovereign: ... by PaulG 05/13/2013 - 20:36 |
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This forum is for discussing ways of actually creating a working prototype of your game; including software, media (paper, cardboard, labels, foam, etc), game components, 3rd party companies, etc.
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Finally, ... by RGaffney 4 hours 49 min ago |
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This forum is for discussing all the ways to sell your game; either via self publishing or selling your game to a game publisher/distributor.
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Anyone have ... by AmandaG 05/15/2013 - 18:12 |
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While Mechanics are arguably the most important part of game design, a designer should never discount the importance of Theme - especially if that designer is trying to get published.
Theme creates the atmosphere of the game, and helps players to understand and internalize rules by connecting them with recognizable ideas. Some designers like to work "theme-first," while others start with game mechanisms. But either way, before the game can be considered finished, the designer must consider the theme.
Use this thread to discuss Theme design.
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Getting rid ... by Martin-r-m 05/12/2013 - 06:59 |
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Forums focus on more specific game design subjects.
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A forum for detailed discussions about specific games ... breaking them down into the pieces that designers find fascinating.
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Pokamon ... by Shattered Empires 12/07/2012 - 06:18 |
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Use this forum to discuss House Rules and Variants to existing games.
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dominoes ... by ecks2why2 01/06/2013 - 13:57 |
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This forum has been created for the sole purpose of listing game design contests in a central location.
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Boston FIG ... by Aerjen 05/11/2013 - 20:51 |
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This forum is the home for the quick and entertaining Game Design Showdown challenges run on a monthly basis.
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[GDS] MAY ... by mindspike 05/16/2013 - 15:59 |
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A place to have your game reviewed for a week by your peers. Private message jwarrend if you want your game to be reviewed.
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My NEW ... by Stormyknight1976 03/18/2013 - 12:11 |
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A forum for discussion of the principles of good game design. We'll explore the elements that are common to good (and bad!) games. Discussions will typically try to synthesize commonalities between several games, but "case studies" may o...
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New blog ... by Benjow 04/06/2013 - 23:11 |
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BGDF posts from 2002-2006.
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This forum is for having general discussion about The BGDF; such as suggestions, or anything else. Please DO NOT post Game Creation content in this forum.
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IMPORTANT: ... by phpbbadmin 07/31/2006 - 20:40 |
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This forum is for discussing things unrelated to The BGDF and games in general.
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Samurai Anyone? by hpox 07/31/2006 - 09:48 |
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A place for the admins to discuss site related issues...
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Tiki Wiki by Zzzzz 07/02/2006 - 17:29 |
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Posts can be moved here until admins can decide what to do with them...
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Persistent ... by Anonymous 07/23/2006 - 15:00 |
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This subforum will be for the discussion of creating a software package to playtest board games over the internet.
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Online ... by ycyclop 06/29/2006 - 02:48 |
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This forum is for discussing beta testing the tiki wiki site.
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I found a ... by Gogolski 07/31/2006 - 17:16 |
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This forum is for discussing various ideas about game design; rules, game mechanics, themes, etc.
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Hidden Movement by Desprez 08/01/2006 - 20:55 |
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This forum is for discussing ways of actually creating a working prototype of your game; including software, media (paper, cardboard, labels, foam, etc), game components, 3rd party companies, etc.
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Making ... by Anonymous 08/01/2006 - 10:47 |
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This forum is for discussing all the ways to sell your game; either via self publishing or selling your game to a game publisher/distributor.
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Published by Patriarch 07/27/2006 - 04:40 |
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This forum is for asking successful, published game designers any specific questions you may have about the process involved in creating and selling a board game.
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board game ... by Anonymous 07/31/2006 - 17:21 |
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A forum for discussion of the principles of good game design. We'll explore the elements that are common to good (and bad!) games. Discussions will typically try to synthesize commonalities between several games, but "case studies" may occasionally happen.
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[TiGD] Keep ... by Anonymous 07/22/2006 - 15:47 |
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A forum for discussing the fine art of playtesting your game.
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Critique ... by Hamumu 07/30/2006 - 14:31 |
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A forum for the discussion of each other's games. If interested in becoming a part of the process, and requesting a slot in the calendar, please read the "Forum Protocols" thread in this forum.
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Game #77: ... by Gogolski 06/14/2006 - 04:22 |
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This forum is reserved for Collaborative Game Design Projects that are not actively being worked on. If you wish to comment on CGD projects besides the active one, please use this forum.
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CGD1 ... by Scurra 02/06/2004 - 09:18 |
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This is the forum for the current Collaborative Game Design project, where multiple designers will work together in a democratic online design environment. Please use this forum only for discussion of the currently active CGD game (use the Sideboard for other CGD theme discussions).
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Tile set by Scurra 07/14/2004 - 11:40 |
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This forum is for discussing commercial games.
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[Review] ... by tomvasel 07/26/2006 - 12:51 |
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This forum is for discussing variants on commercially available games.
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TI3 by Epigone 06/28/2006 - 14:50 |
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A place to discuss the various aspects of the game. No submissions should be posted here.
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3J Games ... by Anonymous 03/20/2006 - 12:12 |
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A place to formally declare your submission.
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Eastern ... by gpetersz 06/02/2006 - 01:42 |
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Judging results for each of the entries.
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 | Finally, the Far From Home Rule Book (1) by RGaffney |
May 18 2013
| Free clipart (3) by Aerjen |
| Successful Submission Question (5) by Traz |
May 17 2013
| Vampires vs. Werewolves (4) by RGaffney |
| Mercantile Mechanic For Pirate Game (13) by RGaffney |
| Meditating on focus vs spread strategy (2) by larienna |
| The Fog of War (12) by pelle |
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| Does any of you have ever used a wacom pen tablet (10) by larienna |
May 16 2013
 | Giving Victory Points for Fighting Battles (4) by RGaffney |
| [GDS] MAY 2013 "Change, she is a comin'." - Comments and Questions (3) by mindspike |
May 15 2013
| Anyone have any thoughts on the following manufacturing companies? (0) by AmandaG |
| Nuclear War (2) by silasmolino |
| Possible Effects (3) by MikeyNg |
| If you are around West Chester, PA this saturday.. (0) by irdesigns510 |
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May 14 2013
| Artwork section - sort not by date (3) by questccg |
| Board Game Reviewers (8) by Zodiak Team |
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| Game Board material (11) by KrisW |
May 13 2013
| Sovereign: A Deck-Building Game looking for playtesters! (0) by PaulG |
| Chimera (previously known as Macro) (0) by 3XXXDDD |
| Protospiel -Ann Arbor (6) by Dralius |
| When to just stop and submit the darn game. (4) by truekid games |
May 17 2013
 | Pirate Fighting Game (0) by RGaffney |
May 16 2013
| Proc's Pirate Game (0) by RGaffney |
May 12 2013
| First Capital Ship Concepts are in (0) by silasmolino |
| cropped-1manstudio_header.jpg (0) by Fhizban |
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