Join Roch "Rock", founder of Joy Hammer Games, as he sits down with Eddie Bartlett, the creative behind the successful Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) campaign, Carnage at the Casino. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the mechanics of Kickstarter success and the highs and lows of putting your creative work out for the world to judge.
Roch pulls back the curtain on his game design philosophy, explaining how he struck a balance between innovative gameplay and nostalgic callbacks to classics. Eddie adds his own expertise on making analog gaming accessible and shares insights from his own successful game.
The two also discuss the role of playtesters in shaping a game's final form, how to manage expectations when you're in the public eye, and take a critical look at mechanics from some of their favorite games. Whether you're a game designer, a Kickstarter expert, or simply a lover of board and card games, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and a hearty dose of philosophy that will engage your intellect and fuel your passion for the world of gaming.