Retronauts Episode 184: PC Roguelikes (Patreon)
Published:
2018-11-19 12:37:08
Edited:
2020-01-01 04:09:15
Imported:
2021-08
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Another listener request topic this week—one that was a bit of a challenge to coordinate, to be honest. This was our THIRD attempt to line up and coordinate schedules for people who could speak to the topic, and even then it didn't go entirely right—one of our guests dropped out at the last second due to family matters. But we had to press on and get it done (by request), and the result is... not too shabby, really. This is admittedly an episode where a lot of material is based on online research rather than personal experience, but we think we can be forgiven for not having been active in the early ’70s PLATO scene at a handful of universities in the Midwest...
Description: By patron request, we delve into the cryptic history of what might be the world's most complex genre: PC roguelikes. Genre aficionado Steve Tramer walks Bob and Jeremy through the unforeseen consequences of Rogue, Nethack, Dwarf Fortress, and more!