Show notes
Game Design Zen : Episode 013Iâ€ve been struggling to tell a story. Weeks of nights staring at the ceiling with ideas swirling in my head. It demanded to be told. Until finally, today, I did the whole thing in one take. This special episode is the story of being a Make-A-Wish father. Happy Thanksgiving!The sideways glance, with wave, is for the entire auditorium, who is on their feet.The Story Demanded To Be Told (00:35)19 Years Ago – Kayla is Born (03:38)The Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughters (CHKD) (04:55)The Most Important Night of my Life (11:00)When I Was Wrong (17:50)To Be A Nurse (24:25)The Power of Will (33:45)Kayla’s Voice (35:20)Make-A-Wish – Kayla Bear (37:35)A Thanksgiving Wish of Gratitude (40:25)Kayla’s ballerina wish was selected by the Make-A-Wish Foundation to become the Kayla Bear.The Game Design Zen Podcast is the intersection of games, life, and the pursuit of excellence. It is the #1 resource for Game developers, artists, and designers including the art, science, and business of developing better games. Level up to zen!