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Complete KOBOLD Guide to Game Design, 2nd Edition

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The Ultimate Resource for Gamers, Game Masters, and Designers


The first edition of the COMPLETE KOBOLD GUIDE TO GAME DESIGN laid out concepts, techniques and advice for designing roleplaying games and enhancing adventures. This second edition brings together essays from the original volume by Wolfgang Baur, Monte Cook, Keith Baker, Ed Greenwood, and others, many updated to reflect the changing game design landscape. In addition, the new edition includes 4 new essays by veteran designers Jeff Grubb (Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, Guild Wars), Kelly Pawlik (Midgard Sagas, Empire of the Ghouls), Amber Scott (Dungeons & Dragons, Eberron) and Ray Vallese (The Kobold Guide to Magic).

Between these covers, you’ll find practical, thought-provoking essays on worldbuilding, creating magic systems, conflict, and compelling stories, what to expect when you work as a design professional, and much more. Conceptual chapters examine what game design is and how good design can create the best games. Concrete examples provide models to help you create well-rounded designs and exciting adventures.

In his essay, “Seize the Hook,” designer Rob Heinsoo says, “Design a game you want to play but can’t because no one else has designed it yet.” THE COMPLETE KOBOLD GUIDE TO GAME DESIGN, SECOND EDITION will help you do that, and your games and campaigns will never be the same.

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
Winner, 2012 Gold ENnie Award, Best RPG-Related Accessory

“Highly recommended for gaming nerds everywhere!”
—City Book Review

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Matthew T October 29, 2022 8:15 pm UTC
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What is the difference between the two provided files?
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Hunter M September 12, 2022 10:37 pm UTC
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Where is change control details published. I noticed it was updated today. Who, what, where, when, and how many swolebolds did it take?

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George F June 01, 2021 8:54 pm UTC
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Is this a revision or a completely new title?
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Wolfgang B June 01, 2021 9:47 pm UTC
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This is a new edition that updates the prior essays and includes 4 all-new essays by veteran designers Jeff Grubb (Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, Guild Wars), Kelly Pawlik (Midgard Sagas, Empire of the Ghouls), Amber Scott (Dungeons & Dragons, Eberron) and Ray Vallese (Kobold Guide to Magic).

It's not 100% new, but it is an excellent update to the award-winning volume.
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Matthew T August 27, 2020 5:14 am UTC
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Is this title available to those who purchased the 1st ed. (e.g., via a bundle). Alternatively, will you be including this in any bundles? Thanks!
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