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Interview with Roberta Taylor In this episode, veteran game designer Roberta Taylor (Octopus’ Garden, Creature Comforts) joins host Eduard Gafton to discuss cozy and historical games alike, the role of history in making games and the compromises made between historical accuracy and game design. Time Stamps 00:00:00 – Start 00:01:25 – How does a game like Creature Comforts come to be? 00:03:53 – A game shaped around coziness 00:22:39 – How and why Roberta got into game design 00:28:30 – What is the role of history in making games 00:37:31 – Where do you compromise? Historical accuracy or fun? Mentioned in this Episode Creature Comforts’ Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kidstablebg/creature-comforts-0 Learn more about Creature Comforts: https://www.kidstablebg.com/creature-comforts Learn more about Octopus’ Garden: https://www.valleygames.ca/archive/our-games/octopus-garden/ Roberta’s Website: https://robertataylor.ca/ Roberta’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/infiniteroberta Find our Podcasts Elsewhere Too Podcasts are also now available on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoemU_CP8tkXVpyU240LpbiXlTnBS2Zf. We are also exploring ways to record video as well. Seminar and Events A recording of the seminar “All hail the Stormcloaks, the true sons and daughters of Skyrim”: White Nationalism in Neo-Medieval Tropes in Bethesda Games delivered by Thomas Lecaque from Grand View University on 26 March is available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoemU_CP8tniXBy6Vj0uiwKHiH5_meqz Contact Us If you have any feedback or would like to get in touch for a potential podcast appearance, our DMs are open on Twitter @HandGLab or you can email us at handglabpodcast@gmail.com and/or at eduardgafton@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handglab/ Facebook: History and Games Lab: https://www.facebook.com/historygamesedinburgh Linktree: https://linktr.ee/HistoryandGamesLab Copyright Disclaimer Intro/Outro Music: Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3470-call-to-adventure License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

<h2>Interview with Roberta Taylor</h2> In this episode, veteran game designer Roberta Taylor (Octopus’ Garden, Creature Comforts) joins host Eduard Gafton to discuss cozy and historical games alike, the role of history in making games and the compromises made between historical accuracy and game design. Time Stamps 00:00:00 – Start 00:01:25 – How does a game like Creature Comforts come to be? 00:03:53 – A game shaped around coziness 00:22:39 – How and why Roberta got into game design 00:28:30 – What is the role of history in making games 00:37:31 – Where do you compromise? Historical accuracy or fun? Mentioned in this Episode Creature Comforts’ Kickstarter page: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kidstablebg/creature-comforts-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kidstablebg/creature-comforts-0</a> Learn more about Creature Comforts: <a href="https://www.kidstablebg.com/creature-comforts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kidstablebg.com/creature-comforts</a> Learn more about Octopus’ Garden: <a href="https://www.valleygames.ca/archive/our-games/octopus-garden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.valleygames.ca/archive/our-games/octopus-garden/</a> Roberta’s Website: <a href="https://robertataylor.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://robertataylor.ca/</a> Roberta’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/infiniteroberta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/infiniteroberta</a> Find our Podcasts Elsewhere Too Podcasts are also now available on our YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoemU_CP8tkXVpyU240LpbiXlTnBS2Zf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoemU_CP8tkXVpyU240LpbiXlTnBS2Zf</a>. We are also exploring ways to record video as well. Seminar and Events A recording of the seminar “All hail the Stormcloaks, the true sons and daughters of Skyrim”: White Nationalism in Neo-Medieval Tropes in Bethesda Games delivered by Thomas Lecaque from Grand View University on 26 March is available on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoemU_CP8tniXBy6Vj0uiwKHiH5_meqz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPoemU_CP8tniXBy6Vj0uiwKHiH5_meqz</a> Contact Us If you have any feedback or would like to get in touch for a potential podcast appearance, our DMs are open on Twitter @HandGLab or you can email us at handglabpodcast@gmail.com and/or at eduardgafton@gmail.com Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/handglab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/handglab/</a> Facebook: History and Games Lab: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/historygamesedinburgh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/historygamesedinburgh</a> Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/HistoryandGamesLab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/HistoryandGamesLab</a> Copyright Disclaimer Intro/Outro Music: Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3470-call-to-adventure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3470-call-to-adventure</a> License: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a>

Episode #5 : Interview with Roberta Taylor (designer of the tabletop game Creature Comforts) - History and Games Lab Podcast

In This Episode, Darlene and Roberta Taylor discuss: Transitioning in the second half of life gives room for opportunities but not always an easy journey. There is a greater need to promote this part of life. Roberta offers her expertise around this. One of the groups she offers is ”Embracing Seventy and Forward.” Key Takeaways: As women get older, they experience themselves in a different way which can be confusing and lonely and could benefit from the type of services Roberta offers. Retirement transitioning which Roberta specializes in can also be challenging for individuals and couples. It is important for women in this age bracket need to talk to other women. Having a purpose is so important. Some adult children have difficulty with their parents’ desire not to retire. Having a balance between staying independent and knowing when to ask for help. ”You bring women together and they talk and they engage. We get attached in a positive way.” - Roberta Taylor Connect with Roberta Taylor: www.Pathmaking.com www.pathmakingforlife.com  Connect with Darlene Corbett: Website: DarleneCorbett.com Book:  Stop Depriving the World of You: A Guide for Getting Unstuck Please visit my website, sign up for my newsletter and receive the first few chapters of my book, Stop Depriving The World of You.  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In This Episode, Darlene and Roberta Taylor discuss: Transitioning in the second half of life gives room for opportunities but not always an easy journey. There is a greater need to promote this part of life. Roberta offers her expertise around this. One of the groups she offers is ”Embracing Seventy and Forward.” Key Takeaways: As women get older, they experience themselves in a different way which can be confusing and lonely and could benefit from the type of services Roberta offers. Retirement transitioning which Roberta specializes in can also be challenging for individuals and couples. It is important for women in this age bracket need to talk to other women. Having a purpose is so important. Some adult children have difficulty with their parents’ desire not to retire. Having a balance between staying independent and knowing when to ask for help. ”You bring women together and they talk and they engage. We get attached in a positive way.” - Roberta Taylor Connect with Roberta Taylor: <a href="http://www.pathmaking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Pathmaking.com</a> <a href="http://www.pathmakingforlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pathmakingforlife.com</a> Connect with Darlene Corbett: Website: <a href="https://darlenecorbett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DarleneCorbett.com</a> Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Depriving-World-You-Getting/dp/1640950281/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stop Depriving the World of You: A Guide for Getting Unstuck</a> Please visit <a href="http://darlenecorbett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my website</a>, sign up for my newsletter and receive the first few chapters of my book, Stop Depriving The World of You. Audio production by <a href="https://www.turnkeypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turnkey Podcast Productions.</a> You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Roberta Taylor: Making New Pathways

Dacre Stoker

Barry Briggs

Peter Guinness

Libby Purves is joined by former Speedway star Barry Briggs, actors Roberta Taylor and Peter Guinness, author Dacre Stoker, and bridge designer Richard La Trobe-Batemen. Dacre Stoker is the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. A long-lost journal written by the young Bram Stoker was recently discovered in the attic of his great grandson. The notebook reveals some of Bram's private thoughts and his developing style before he wrote Dracula. Assisted by a team of Dracula scholars and historians, Dacre Stoker and Dr Elizabeth Miller have connected the dots between the contents of the notebook and Stoker's later work. 'The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker' is published by Robson Press.Barry Briggs was one of the most accomplished and popular speedway riders of all time. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, he came to the UK in the Fifties at 17 to pursue a speedway career and went on to win four World Championship titles. During his career 'Briggo' rode for top clubs including Wimbledon, Hull and Swindon, wowing crowds of 90,000. Along the way he taught Steve McQueen how to slide a speedway bike. His autobiography 'Wembley and Beyond - My Incredible Journey' is published by Sphere.Roberta Taylor and Peter Guinness are actors who met whilst at drama school. This real life couple are performing together in the play Reunion by John Caine, playing a couple in their sixties who are in the throes of a life or death decision. Peter's character has motor neurone disease and wants to end his life; however if he is to end it, he needs the help of his wife, played by Roberta. The couple debate the issues around assisted dying in their small kitchen over the course of 24 hours. Reunion is at London's Jermyn Street Theatre.Richard La Trobe-Bateman is a furniture maker who has now turned his skill and passion to designing bridges. He has built wooden bridges from the National Pinetum in Bedgebury to the Tassajara Monastery in California. His work is in public collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Crafts Council and Royal Society of the Arts. His latest exhibition, 'Making Triangles' is at the Crafts Study Centre, University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Surrey. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Libby Purves is joined by former Speedway star Barry Briggs, actors Roberta Taylor and Peter Guinness, author Dacre Stoker, and bridge designer Richard La Trobe-Batemen. Dacre Stoker is the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. A long-lost journal written by the young Bram Stoker was recently discovered in the attic of his great grandson. The notebook reveals some of Bram's private thoughts and his developing style before he wrote Dracula. Assisted by a team of Dracula scholars and historians, Dacre Stoker and Dr Elizabeth Miller have connected the dots between the contents of the notebook and Stoker's later work. 'The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker' is published by Robson Press. Barry Briggs was one of the most accomplished and popular speedway riders of all time. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, he came to the UK in the Fifties at 17 to pursue a speedway career and went on to win four World Championship titles. During his career 'Briggo' rode for top clubs including Wimbledon, Hull and Swindon, wowing crowds of 90,000. Along the way he taught Steve McQueen how to slide a speedway bike. His autobiography 'Wembley and Beyond - My Incredible Journey' is published by Sphere. Roberta Taylor and Peter Guinness are actors who met whilst at drama school. This real life couple are performing together in the play Reunion by John Caine, playing a couple in their sixties who are in the throes of a life or death decision. Peter's character has motor neurone disease and wants to end his life; however if he is to end it, he needs the help of his wife, played by Roberta. The couple debate the issues around assisted dying in their small kitchen over the course of 24 hours. Reunion is at London's Jermyn Street Theatre. Richard La Trobe-Bateman is a furniture maker who has now turned his skill and passion to designing bridges. He has built wooden bridges from the National Pinetum in Bedgebury to the Tassajara Monastery in California. His work is in public collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Crafts Council and Royal Society of the Arts. His latest exhibition, 'Making Triangles' is at the Crafts Study Centre, University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Surrey. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Dacre Stoker; Barry Briggs; Roberta Taylor and Peter Guinness; Richard La Trobe-Bateman