SpaceShipped

3/4/2025

Button Shy Deep Dive

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Hosts Jason Tagmire and Ian Howard cover the solo sci-fi adventure SpaceShipped by designer Lucas Gentry. Our topics include how to handle complex graphic design for multipurpose cards, when to crowdfund a game versus direct release, and whether game-breaking moments are as bad as they seem. Featuring additional commentary from designer Lucas Gentry, illustrator Sara Beauvais, and a trio of superfans (Laszlo Korossy, Matt Upton, and Wes Urschel).

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3/4/2025
1:12:57
Hosts Jason Tagmire and Ian Howard cover the solo sci-fi adventure SpaceShipped by designer Lucas Gentry. Our topics include how to handle complex graphic design for multipurpose cards, when to crowdfund a game versus direct release, and whether game-breaking moments are as bad as they seem. Featuring additional commentary from designer Lucas Gentry, illustrator Sara Beauvais, and a trio of superfans (Laszlo Korossy, Matt Upton, and Wes Urschel).
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