Go to and use code EXTRACREDITS to get a huge discount on a 2 year plan plus 1 additional month free. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn how a VPN works: When most folks think of the game designer, they normally think of something akin to the director of a movie. But actually, the role of game designer can mean a few different things, especially in bigger companies where people tend to specialize more. So which kind of game designer are you? Are you someone who dreams up worlds as a content designer? Draw out maps and place spawn points like a level designer? Balance numbers and spreadsheets as a systems designer? Or know how to combine nuanced elements to draw out a very specific feeling, like an experience designer? *Thanks for participating in this week's discussion!* Check out our community guidelines so we can have MORE high-quality conversations: *Want to support the people who make this show?* Become a Patreon Member & Vote on future Extra History episodes! Or show off your fandom with our merch! *Want more Extra Credits? Subscribe and follow us on social media!* Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Twitch: Tiktok: @extracreditz Website: *Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email us: extracredits@ * ♪ Intro Music: "Penguin Cap" by CarboHydroM - ♪ Outro Music: "Ruinous Ruins!" by: Ben Briggs - #ExtraCredits #Gaming #GameDesign