Episode #21: Free to Play. With David Heron
Contact Information
Jon Shafer – @JonShaferDesign, www.JonShaferOnDesign.com, Jon.Shafer@ConiferGames.com
Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer
David Heron – @DavidVHeron
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Episode Outline
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01:05 – What is Banner Saga?
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06:45 – The Ups and Downs of F2P
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31:15 – World of Tanks
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38:00 – League of Legends
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50:40 – Was Banner Saga: Factions a Detour?
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Episode Outline (Detailed)
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01:05 – What is Banner Saga?
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04:35 – Banner Saga: Factions’ Approach to F2P
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06:45 – Why Dirk Hates F2P
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09:35 – The Connection Between F2P and Game Design
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13:00 – The Potential of F2P
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17:30 – Comparing F2P and Kickstarter
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23:35 – Can an ‘Honest’ F2P Approach Work?
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28:30 – Are the Benefits of F2P Limited to the Bottom Line?
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31:15 – F2P in World of Tanks and the Accursed ‘Gold Rounds’
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38:00 – League of Legends’ Intentionally Broken Game Balance and F2P
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50:40 – Was Banner Saga: Factions a Detour?
Digital Games
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01:05 – Banner Saga: Factions (Stoic Studio)
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31:15 – World of Tanks (Wargaming.net)
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38:00 – League of Legends (Riot Games)
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41:10 – Hero Academy (Robot Entertainment)