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

• 01:05 – What is Banner Saga?

• 06:45 – The Ups and Downs of F2P

• 31:15 – World of Tanks

• 38:00 – League of Legends

• 50:40 – Was Banner Saga: Factions a Detour?

 

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Episode Outline (Detailed)

• 01:05 – What is Banner Saga?

• 04:35 – Banner Saga: Factions’ Approach to F2P

 

• 06:45 – Why Dirk Hates F2P

• 09:35 – The Connection Between F2P and Game Design

• 13:00 – The Potential of F2P

• 17:30 – Comparing F2P and Kickstarter

 

• 23:35 – Can an ‘Honest’ F2P Approach Work?

• 28:30 – Are the Benefits of F2P Limited to the Bottom Line?

 

• 31:15 – F2P in World of Tanks and the Accursed ‘Gold Rounds’

• 38:00 – League of Legends’ Intentionally Broken Game Balance and F2P

 

• 50:40 – Was Banner Saga: Factions a Detour?

 

Digital Games

• 01:05 – Banner Saga: Factions (Stoic Studio)

• 31:15 – World of Tanks (Wargaming.net)

• 38:00 – League of Legends (Riot Games)

• 41:10 – Hero Academy (Robot Entertainment)