HJRP S35E23 | Large Gaming Groups, Mechanics vs. Fun, Wish Struggles

Update: 2025-07-19

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◇ M asks what to do with a large group of gamers, Steve in SoCal is worried about mechanics getting in the way of fun, From the Archive 2021: Adam from Utah is struggling with Wishes | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Vixie ◇

00:33 ◇ Welcome & Episode Summary

01:24 ◇ Announcements

04:56 ◇ Indie Designer of the Month – Next designer is in September!

06:03 ◇ Mailbag 1

27:45 ◇ Mailbag 2

57:09 ◇ Mailbag 3 – From the Archive

93:21 ◇ Episode Closing

97:24 ◇ Music

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HJRP S35E23 | Large Gaming Groups, Mechanics vs. Fun, Wish Struggles

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