Wondercon Panel: Indie Publishing

Jeremy Commandeur hosts this WonderCon 2015 panel on Indie Tabletop Publishing. Jeremy is joined by these panelists:

  • Jeremy Commandeur
  • Chris Castagnetto
  • Brian Henk
  • Payton Lee

Podcast/Audio Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/wondercon.mp3

Working with an Artist

We talk about improving the relationship between a publisher and an artist. What are some tips to make it mutually beneficial?

Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP018.mp3

References:

Working with Artists | Hyperbole Games
http://hyperbolegames.com/2013/04/14/working-with-artists/

Kelley McMorris illustration: Self-Published Authors: 10 Tips on How to Email an Illustrator
http://kmcmorris.blogspot.com/2015/04/self-published-authors-10-tips-on-how.html

Finding an Artist

The Forbidden Limb guys talk about different places to go to find an artist for your tabletop game.

Audio/Podcast Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP017.mp3

Topics:

  • Where can I go to find an artist?
  • What’s the difference between an artist and a graphic designer?
  • How much does an artist cost?

References:

http://www.comicsalliance.com http://www.fiverr.com http://www.deviantart.com http://www.99designs.com https://www.behance.net

Kickstarter Panel – 2015 San Jose Protospiel

Richard Bliss hosts the Kickstarter Panel at the San Jose Protospiel. All Kickstarter topics are discussed from the following panelists:

  • Jeremy Commandeur
  • Brian Henk
  • Teale Fristoe
  • Aldo Ghiozzi
  • Richard Bliss

Podcast/Audio Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/output_ks.mp3

 

 

Tabletop Game Publishing and Design Panel – 2015 San Jose Protospiel

This panel was from the 2015 San Jose Protospiel and covered design and publishing of tabletop games. It was hosted by Grant Rodiek and also had Teale Fristoe, Chris Castagnetto, Jeremy Commandeur, and Brian Henk.

Podcast/Audio Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/audio_inc_intro.mp3

Finding Art For Your Prototype

The Forbidden Limb debuts on The Dice Tower Network with tips on finding art for your prototype.

Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP016.mp3

Links mentioned:

Top 9 Designer Considerations for Publishing Contracts

Jeremy tells us the top 9 items he believes designers should consider adding to a publishing contract before they sign it.

Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP015c.mp3

We don’t have video for this one due to some camera issues. Sorry about that!

Publishing Contracts

Learn about the important clauses in a contract between a tabletop game designer and publisher. What does a contract look like and what do you want to make sure is included, both from the publisher and designer perspective?

Audio/Podcast Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP015b.mp3

Behind the Scenes of Bombers and Traitors

See a behind the scenes perspective of a Kickstarter campaign from Brian. The Bombers and Traitors expansion of Good Cop Bad Cop campaign ended just a couple of weeks ago and we go through all the data. Jeremy adds his backing preferences and Richard asks some clarifying questions.

Podcast/Audio Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP014.mp3

Unpub 5 Recap

Jeremy has returned from Unpub 5, the unpublished games convention, and he tells us all about it. We discuss the benefits of going to this kind of convention, what types of games you’ll find, and tips for publishers, designers, and gamers on maximizing your experience while you’re there.

Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/audio.mp3