How can games elevate dramatic scenes?

In part two of this two parter, Stu and Chas go further into the game (of the scene) and look at how games force characters *other* than the protagonist to interact. We deep dive into the wonderful social satires of TRIANGLE OF SADNESS and THE FAVOURITE.

We discuss how games reveal character through competency and decisions, how resources and skills impact the tactics that characters employ, and the difference between referees, rule lawyers, rule makers and rule breakers.

Thanks to Chris Walker for editing this episode.

As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes.

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 - Cold Open
00:00:19 - Sponsor: ScriptUp
00:01:45 - Intro: Follow up
00:10:50 - Triangle of Sadness (Parts 1 and 2)
00:35:37 - Sponsor: Arc Studio Pro
00:38:25 - Triangle of Sadness (Part 3)
00:52:51 - The Favourite
01:30:34 - Wrap Up & Key Learnings
01:40:30 - Thanks to our Patreons!

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DZ-103: Game of the Scene 2 - Triangle of Sadness, The Favourite

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