TTRPG Discussion w/ Cody Pondsmith, Game Designer At R. Talsorian Games

Ever wondered how game designers breathe life into immersive worlds? Or how family dynamics shape creative processes? Join us on this captivating episode of Crowdfunding Nerds as Sean and Donnie sit down with Cody Pondsmith from R. Talsorian Games to explore these very questions. Dive into Cody's fascinating journey from his early days in game design, under the tutelage of his legendary father, Mike Pondsmith, to his groundbreaking project, Shadow Scar.

Discover the meticulous process behind adapting systems like Cyberpunk to fit The Witcher's fantasy realm, and gain insights into the unique challenges of working within a family business. Cody shares his two-decade-long passion project, Shadow Scar, emphasizing stealth over combat and the importance of cultural sensitivity in game design.

Don’t miss Cody’s invitation to explore the Shadow Scar Kickstarter and learn how you can join the Crowdfunding Nerds community to fuel your own creative ventures. Tune in and level up your game design knowledge! 🎮✨

 

Connect and learn more:

• Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/
• Shadow Scar Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/792383008/shadow-scar-ttrpg-core-rulebook?ref=bpaa53

 

Links to Check Out:

Fantasy Flight Games Webstore: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com

 

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101

 

BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too!

 

Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive

 

We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV

 

CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day!

 

Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook.

Stay Nerdy!