# "Level designing your own home." Story Players Won't See; Polish Priorities

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Podcast: [Nice Games Club - a gamedev podcast!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nice-games-club-a-gamedev-podcast-731517)
Published: 2026-07-16T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nicegames.club/episode/440
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In this episode Mark talks about an awesome Game Jam he is planning in association with Global Game Jam - Listeners in the Midwest or the UK (or have the ability to get there) can make a game on a train in Junction Jam. Mark rants about his new apartment, Stephen realizes that the purpose of this podcast is to rant and Lydia imagines what it would be like to have a following on YouTube, then waffles on sharing her social media TTRP in these show notes (let her know i the discord or feedback form if you want this) Mark philosophizes about the artist's intent vs the receiver's experience. Lydia compares Slay the Spire to Slay the Spire 2. Junction Jam Junction Jam The clubhouse discussed Junction Jam in "We need more train service in this country." What We Did On Our Winter Break (2025-26) Mark's apartment Lydia rediscovers a game she made, and then she waffles on sharing it with everyone. If you want to see her materials, you can ask on the discord or the feedback form . Story Players Won't See He Won't Stop Making a Map to an Imaginary Place People Make Games YouTube Jerry's Map Polish Priorities

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