Cory Rodis

Welcome to Game Design Academia!
This channel takes a more academic (but not boring, hopefully) approach to game design, focused on tabletop RPGs, D&D 5e mechanics, and the subtle (or glaring, sometimes) design choices that deserve a closer look. If you’ve ever gotten halfway through writing a rulebook and thought, “Wait... why would anyone do this?” ...Yeah, that's normal don't worry.

What You’ll Find Here
- Thoughtful analysis of game mechanics, player psychology, and design theory
- Breakdown of RPG systems, homebrew content, and mechanics that quietly sabotage your game
- A mix of dry humor, nerdy overthinking, and actual insight—for those who like their learning with a side of skepticism

Why Subscribe?
Whether you're a designer, GM, or just a player who’s tired of handwaving broken initiative rules, this channel is here to help you think like a designer. Occasionally entertaining and probably just a little too motivated by fixing bad design :')