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Get Milanote for free: https://milanote.com/designdoc0621 Sometimes games and game mechanics just drift apart. JRPGs and random encounters used to go hand-in-hand in game design, but they’re becoming harder to find together now. Whatever happened to them? Let’s talk about how RPGs and random battles got to know each other, got on each other’s nerves, and fell out of love, and see if there’s anything they can do to get the magic back. Featuring: Final Fantasy I Pokemon Skies of Arcadia Final Fantasy X Final Fantasy VIII Golden Sun Xenoblade Chronicles Wild ARMS 3 Bravely Default The World Ends With You Lost Odyssey Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga Patrons get ad-free episodes early, plus access to our behind-the-scenes podcast. Support Design Doc on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/designdoc Design Doc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Warbot400