Join us for a discussion of all the elements needed to run a successful Kickstarter campaign including preparation, marketing, project coordination, follow up and follow through.
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Kickstarter and other crowd-funding sites have created an opportunity for passionate people to share their ideas and gather support to make those ideas into reality. The concept of crowd-funding it simple, but there's much more to running a successful campaign than just listing your idea. Join us for a discussion of all the elements needed to run a successful Kickstarter campaign including preparation, marketing, project coordination, follow up and follow through.
Kickstarter has made a big impact on the RPG industry. Behind every successful campaign is a lot of work - so what goes in to the setting up and launching of one?
Kickstarting Your Project - How to Run a Successful Program
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Our Industry guests talk about how Kickstarter works and how it can be used to fund and market projects. Experiences will be shared as well as tips on how to crowdfund your next project.
When should a DM be ruthless? What is the most important element of game prep? How do you keep your players riveted when so many thing compete for attention? Tips and tricks from 4 industry veterans.
Little Big Planet: Navigating the Social Media Maze
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A look at how social media is reshaping dialogue within the gaming community. Topics include: "Avoid Getting Buried by Your Twitter Feed" and "Facebook: Mostly Useless, or Completely Useless"?
Magenta the Witchgirl is a cute all ages webcomic about a Witch who wants to be a superhero. Learn about it's creation by the creator. Also, hear about the perils of running a once a week webcomic.
Making History: Alternate Timelines, Secret Yesterdays, and Your Game
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Join the Illuminerdy's chief (fake historian Kennon Bauman & DinoPirates of Ninja Island's Corey Reid) to explore the best ways to bring history -- real, secret, or alternate -- to your game or story.