How to make money designing board games - Jamey Stegmaier
30K views · Jun 5, 2023 · Gaming
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@jameystegmaier · 3 years ago
Thanks so much for this conversation, Gabe! If anyone has any questions for me about what Gabe and I discussed, feel free to reply to this comment so I can get an alert and respond promptly. :)
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@Hejotu · 1 year ago
Coming from another creative industry, I absolutely see why your success and advice are so true: <br><br>The value of pursuing passion projects, leaving aside greediness but carefully considering financials, and grounding all in dedication and smart work is the secret formula. Ideas are the 1% genius that you need, but making them into a reality is possible through the other 99% work component. <br><br>Good luck to you all, and thank you, BGLD and Stonemair, for sharing!
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@nephiguy7 · 2 years ago
Thank you both for just being down to earth good people.
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@davidmurray9031 · 6 months ago
I really appreciated the honesty from both you and Jamey here. These were very good and thoughtful questions (and answers). Thanks for putting this out there for us to benefit from. 😊
@Siggy_Sour · 9 months ago
Create for the sake of Creation! i love it!
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@RobSeib · 3 years ago
Thank you both for sharing your insights and experiences with us all ❤
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@tony_authority · 2 years ago
this was phenomenal. Thank you both sincerely
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@QuaydenVanStaden-ki5rl · 2 years ago
Wow, your humanity and advice is so rare, i salute you!! I have been afraid to start my game design yourney for 17 years. And i believe you just pushed me over the edge! Hats off, i wish you all the best and success!
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@saxongames895 · 3 years ago
Awesome interview. Some really encouraging content for a new designer like myself. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
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@stevepettenon1 · 2 years ago
Being a talented artist isn't the same as being an artist who makes things that people are willing to pay money for. <br>There are things that you look at and impulsively desire and want to buy. Then there are things that you look at with a sense of awe or respect for but don't have the desire to own or purchase (or can't afford the cost the artist is asking). <br>The 'artist's artist' doesn't always make money and desirability isn't just about artistic talent.
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@ferbogadoaSalirAJugar · 2 years ago
Huge fan of this show. I listen all and enrich my life as boardgame designer
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@deborahmpairchandler7525 · 3 years ago
Wonderful! 2 voices of acquired wisdom through experience! Thank you so very much for letting us eavesdrop your conversation.
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