Tag: kickstarter

Production Schedules

In this episode, we discuss the life of a game, particularly with a crowd-funded game. We go through the schedule from start to finish and a high-level of everything in between! Specifically, we hit on these points:

  • Make sure design is finished
  • The major steps include:
    •     Art
    •     Manufacturing and Proofing
    •     Kickstarter Prep
    •     Review Copies
    •     Informing Retailers
    •     Shipping and Fulfillment
  • Art takes longer than expected
  • Break down EVERY task and element
  • The order of the tasks matters
  • Run aspects by outside eyes
  • Where can we find an in-depth description of the process?
  • What task management tools are available?
  • What is the overall timeline?

Audio/Podcast Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/BGBP040.mp3

Reasons for Backing a Crowdfunding Campaign

Why should a prospective crowd-funding backer contribute to a campaign? Why not wait for the game to come out? We talk about our experience and lessons learned as
we cover these topics:

  • Get a lower price
  • Make a better game/exclusives
  • Be a part of the process
  • Get the game early
  • Inside information
  • Back before you make your own campaign

Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP030.mp3

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Crowd-funding Marketing with Chris Reynolds

Learn Chris Reynolds’ secrets to laying out your crowd-funding page to give potential backers what they want to see and read. He also gives some tips on general marketing of a board game so come have a listen!

Podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/reynolds_interview.mp3

Send from China

This is all about the fulfillment company called Send from China. We describe this service from a first-hand perspective covering these topics:

– What is Send from China?
– Why might I use it?
– What are some potential pitfalls?
– Timelines
– User Interface
– Costs
– Payment Options
– Shipping Calculator
– Currency Conversion
– Packaging Options
– EU/AU/CA Friendly
– Customer Service

Podcast Version: http://traffic.libsyn.com/theforbiddenlimb/FLP028.mp3

 

Resources
http://www.sendfromchina.com/ – The SFC website.

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

 

 

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

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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