Get Your Podcast Out There - Publishing Tips and Tricks
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Veteran podcast producer, Ned Donovan, of the critically acclaimed Encounter Party! shares his industry secrets on how to publish your projects and gain an international audience.
Description:
Ned Donovan is the producer behind the D&D audio adventure podcast Encounter Party! which has charted in comedy fiction in over 40 countries. This seminar will be broadcast on the Encounter Party! Twitch channel for free. Only event ticket holders will have the ability to ask questions during the Q&A.
Discussion on what strategies, mechanics, and existing games have helped bring the family together at the gaming table and sustain a long lasting love for gaming together!
Crowdfunding is one of the most popular ways to get your game hyped, funded, & produced. Listen to Kickstarter veterans, share their stories and tips for creating a successful campaign.
Good Things Can Come in Small Packages: Why Microgames Are Thriving
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Small-footprint games promise that "less is more." Are tiny games the ultimate filler, or can they deliver a full-fledged gaming experience?
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An increasing share of board games in the industry are decreasing in size. Ever since Love Letter arrived in 2012, gamers have been aware of the potential of so-called "micro-games." The low price points and simpler rules also have the potential to bring individuals from outside the hobby to the table. Do these games have anything to offer besides their size? Is there a way they can compete with multi-hundred-dollar huge-box games? What lessons can they offer for the rest of the industry and hobby? Discuss with known small box publishers Caesar Al-Jassar (Alley Cat Games), Rachael Blaske (Five24 Labs), Jason Tagmire (Button Shy Games) and Adam McCrimmon (XYZ Game Labs), moderated by microgame enthusiast Dr. Laszlo Korossy.
Great Scott! Creating Back to the Future: Dice Through Time
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Learn what it takes to take a licensed game like Back to the Future: Dice Through Time to life with lead designer Chris Leder and Ravensburger's creative team.
Join Chris Pramas, Crystal Frasier, Joseph D. Carriker Jr, Ian Lemke, and Will Sobel as we showcase the upcoming releases from our 2020 publishing schedule, and take your questions!
Hear Them Roar (or Squeak)!: A Kobold's Guide to Creating Monsters in TTRPGs
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Kobold Press talks all things Monstrous!
Description:
Kobold Press, publisher of the Tome of Beasts and the ENnie-award winning Creature Codex, discusses monster design for the 5th edition of the world's first roleplaying game. If time allows, we'll take questions from the audience or create a whole new monster with help from the audience!