Richard, Jeremy, and Brian talk about writing rules. Here are some of the topics we cover:
Podcast/Audio: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP026.mp3
Resources:
– The Game Crafter Sanity Tests
Here we talk about the convention tips we’ve learned over the years, such as:
– tools for running a booth
– good deals on signage for a booth or table
– traffic patterns
– booth tables, chairs, table runners
– options for taking credit cards
– vendor licenses
– booth cover
– health essentials
Podcast/Audio Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP024.mp3
In this episode, we ask a REAL LAWYER, Zachary Strebeck, about the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about the game industry. Zach has been a contributor for The Dice Tower for a long time as he specializes in board and video game cases and clients. Here are some topics we cover:
Podcast/Audio: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP019.mp3
Resources
http://www.strebecklaw.com/ – Zach’s website.
http://legalmovespodcast.com/ – Zach’s podcast.
We cover lessons learned in talking to tabletop game manufacturers so you can better prepare for the next time you need to work with one.
Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP022.mp3
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
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
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
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.
Topics:
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.
Topics:
Audio/Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP005.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
Board Game Business 