The Fateless Podcast

 Rifts are designed to add risk, reward, and deeper strategy to dungeon runs—but getting that balance right isn’t easy. In this round table, OddOneGaming, Romsy, and Raven Pyros break down player behavior, why many are banking keys instead of engaging, and the challenge of building a system that truly changes how players farm and build teams. This episode dives into the real design decisions behind making Rifts both exciting and worth doing. 

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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Godforge’s campaign and story systems are evolving in a big way. In this episode, Brad and Aaron are joined by content creators Ragewood Gaming and NedCrash to dive into the campaign overhaul, how story and gameplay are being balanced, and the future of voice acting, cinematics, and expanding lore. From multiverse ideas to long-term storytelling, this is a look at how Godforge’s world is being built. 

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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Are epics actually the most important champions in Godforge? In this episode, Brad is joined by Bone, DracoJoker, and BradBodGaming to break down why epics may be the true backbone of progression, from early game to endgame. The discussion dives into balance concerns, niche vs general power, and how epics shape team building and the future meta. 

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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Are rare and uncommon champions actually worth investing in, or are players overlooking hidden power? This episode dives into balance debates, underrated picks, and whether certain mechanics might already be pushing the meta too far. With insights from Hollywood Gaming Network, UnboundSage, and Scrolls of Anubis, the conversation reveals what players might be getting completely wrong. 

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Fateless Senior Producer Zdravko to discuss what game development really looks like behind the scenes. The conversation explores building strong teams, the importance of MVP and early access, and how studios balance creative vision with practical development challenges. It’s an inside look at the realities of making games, including Godforge, and why community feedback matters.

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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In this episode of the Fateless Podcast, the team discusses the Pantheon system in Godforge and its role in shaping the game’s community and endgame. They explain why Pantheons start at 20 players and grow to 40, how Pantheon clusters may connect groups of players, and debate future Pantheon Wars, including PvP battles and cooperative PvE boss content. The episode also touches on ideas like Pantheon tech trees, custom Pantheon bosses, shops, and unique rewards, all designed to make Pantheons a core part of Godforge’s social gameplay.

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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In this episode, we sit down with Julia, founder of Dorian — a no-code UGC gaming platform empowering writers, artists, and cosplayers to create and monetize their own games. From raising nearly $20M in venture capital to launching community-owned equity crowdfunding, this conversation explores how user-generated content is reshaping the industry. Backed early by top gaming VCs Dorian is now opening a community round inspired by Fateless’ community-owned approach. Reservations are open now, learn more here: https://republic.com/dorian

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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The first 10 minutes of a game can decide whether someone stays or quits. In this episode, we break down what makes a great new player experience — from tutorials and cinematics to energy systems, early progression, soft walls, and reroll culture. We talk about what games get right, what frustrates players, and how Godforge is approaching its first-time user experience differently. 

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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This week, the wives take over the podcast. From leap-of-faith career moves and growing Fateless from idea to 50+ employees, to raising kids while scaling a studio and preparing for launch, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a game company as married couples. It’s honest, chaotic, funny — and very real. 

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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Confuse, Shade, and other disable effects feel weak to a lot of players — but are they actually traps, or just misunderstood? In this episode, we break down how disruptor heroes really work, why control mechanics struggle early, and what changes when builds, accuracy, and progression come online. If you’ve ever written off disables as useless, this conversation might change how you see them. 

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.

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