The Aesthetics of Chance

TitleThe Aesthetics of Chance
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Game CodeSEM26ND327325
Start DateFriday July 31, 2026 - 1:00 pm
End DateFriday July 31, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Cost$0
Tickets Available60/60
Short DescriptionJames Ernest explains the application of randomness in game design, different types of random systems, and their effects on storytelling.
Long DescriptionIn this second of two lectures on randomness in game design, James Ernest (Kill Doctor Lucky, Pirates of the Spanish Main) focuses on the “why” of randomness in games, explaining how different types of chaos contribute to different forms of storytelling.
Event TypeSEM - Seminar
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Minimum Players1
Maximum Players60
Age RequiredMature (18+)
Experience RequiredNone (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
LocationJW
RoomWhite River Ballroom
TableA
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