In this episode of No Plot Only Lore, Josh and Chris dive into the recent collapse of the Darkest Dungeon board game by Mythic Games. We discuss the $5 million failure, the "wave two" cancellation, and the broader crisis facing tabletop crowdfunding.

Topics covered:

1. The Darkest Dungeon Debacle: How overconfidence and poor math led to one of the biggest Kickstarter flops in recent history.
2. The "Infinite Kickstarter" Trap: Why companies like Tasty Minstrel Games (TMG) failed by using new projects to fund old debts.
3. Brick & Mortar vs. Digital Noise: The vital role of local game stores as filters for quality in an era of social media hype and AI-generated shovelware.
4. Success as a Double-Edged Sword: How overextending through stretch goals and secondary locations can sink even established brands.
5. Wormwood’s Pivot: Why industry leaders are moving away from the "perpetual Kickstarter" model toward sustainable retail.

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