Jeremy explains the structure of a Kickstarter campaign, leaving options for POD and manufacturing open. Brian gives his three criteria for choosing a manufacturer. Richard puzzles over the benefits of different manufacturer locations.
Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP009.mp3
Brian gives several examples of errors that can occur with either POD or manufacturing and Richard discovers the guys’ tips for minimizing mistakes. Jeremy talks about getting games played by publishers.
Audio/Podcast version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP008.mp3
It’s a Jeremy-heavy episode as we start a discussion on which Print-on-Demand (POD) services are available. Brian jumps in with first choices for larger manufacturers. Richard is fascinated.
Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP007.mp3
Jeremy geeks out on his love of all things box, while Richard explores the dynamics of sleeved vs. unsleeved tabletop game box design and Brian explains his trials and tribulations designing boxes for display and functionality.
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Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP006.mp3
Brian and Jeremy discuss the current trends in what publishers are looking for, Richard reminisces about the goals and hardships of playtesting a TCG, and the guys determine if a game can ever truly be finished anyway.
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Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP005.mp3
Jeremy and Brian explain to Richard where he can find a feedback form, the difference between Euro- and Ameritrash games, how to evaluate data (or get someone else to do it), what conventions are held for developing games, and how to make and present a sell sheet.
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Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP004.mp3
In this episode, Richard asks Jeremy and Brian to explain how to get players to playtest a game, specifically:
Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP003.mp3
Brian and Jeremy talk to Richard about their differing views on earlybird offers on Kickstarter. It’s how nerds fight.
Podcast/Audio: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP002.mp3
Learn more about The Forbidden Limb podcast. We introduce ourselves, give a bit of background about us, but more importantly, we tell you what you will get out of listening to this podcast.
Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP000.mp3
This is the first episode of The Forbidden Limb podcast/vidcast where we discuss the BUSINESS side of the tabletop gaming industry. In this episode, we talk about pricing a game and where the profits go when selling it in these different methods of distribution:
Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP001.mp3
Board Game Business 