Description

Dirk, David, and Rob Daviau are answering questions this week on topics about board game design, publishing, translations, and more!

 

Contact Information

Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer, www.artana.com, Dirk@Knemeyer.com

David Heron – @DavidVHeron

Rob Daviau -@RobDaviauGamer, rob.daviau@ironwallgames.com

Episode Outline

• 0:00:43 – What existing game do you wish you had designed?

• 0:04:02 – What can Eastern and Western developers learn from each other?

• 0:09:37 – What game design phrases make you cringe?

• 0:15:48 – How will designers grow if creators are not from the dominant culture?

• 0:19:31 – Can you expand on the concept of player empowerment?

• 0:24:31 – Should I sell my game to a publisher?

• 0:32:36 – What are some examples of board games with great digital versions?

• 0:40:45 – How do you find the right artist at the right rate?

• 0:44:52 – Should I be worried about someone stealing my idea?

• 0:47:48 – When is the right time to reach out to a big-name developer?

• 0:50:59 – At what point do you translate your game?