What makes a great combat system? Discussion on BGG forum:

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/775641/what-makes-a-great-combat-system

@monkey238 & @PuppyShogun discuss different design processes on new @dicehateme State of Games podcast:

http://dicehateme.com/2012/03/the-state-of-games-episode-25-the-one-about-game-design/

Free Stanford video course on game theory, starts 3/19

https://www.coursera.org/gametheory/auth/welcome

HT @jonathanhliu

“The goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important - not the winning.” - Reiner Knizia via @evanderrick

Just for starters, 12,717 words:

http://www.thedicetower.com/misc/advice1.htm

Not enough? OK, 11,716 more:

http://www.thedicetower.com/misc/advice2.htm

Basic game manufacturing math:

http://www.discovergames.com/math.html

The types of people you want playtesting your game:

http://berlingamedesign.blogspot.com/2012/02/recruiting-playtesters.html?m=1

Where to get small print runs? Folks on this BGG forum thread have some ideas:

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/773987/first-time-game-designer-request-for-advice-on-p

Tactics vs strategy in games. BGG forum advice:

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/775448/more-strategic-games

Some misc advice about the manufacturing process, on BGDF:

http://www.bgdf.com/node/6032

Roundup on BGG of some of the best advice for game designers:

http://boardgamegeek.com/article/7372503

On the subject of bunnies, wolves and tigers in game balance, by @DanielSolis:

http://danielsolisblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/balancing-power-and-rarity-in-strategy.html

“If you are not enjoying the creative process then it might not be worth your time” - @thegamecrafter Hall of Famer

http://news.thegamecrafter.com/post/18938185119/trevor-clifford-inducted-into-hall-of-fame

“If your project can be reasonably done as a PNP, I wholeheartedly encourage you to make one. It’s a light plus that only costs you time.” - @HerrohGrant

The @TastyMinstrel guide to publishing a board game:

http://playtmg.com/pages/how-to-make-board-game

Lots of specific tips about artwork for games in the latest Paper Money podcast:

http://www.purplepawn.com/2012/02/paper-money-61-all-about-art/

2011 state of the game industry survey, by @purplepawn:

http://www.purplepawn.com/2012/02/purple-pawns-2011-game-industry-survey/

How to write clear rules documents:

https://community.thegamecrafter.com/forums/game-design/creating-good-rules-documents

What’s that game mechanic called? Two places on BGG to find out:

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/764516/game-mechanics-names

Pitching your game to a publisher:

http://www.purplepawn.com/2012/02/pitching-a-game-to-a-potential-licensee/