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Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ConversationsWithCreators
In this episode of the Conversations with Creators podcast, I'm discussing Key elements in making a good puzzle box with Tracy Nichols. We'll discuss standing out in a crowded industry, her favorite podcasts, and the origin story of rock paper scissors.
Whether you're into the world of board games or want to hear from a successful artist, this is the episode for you!
2:00
How did Tracy get into designing board games
- Played a board game and thought she can do better.
3:15
Tracy talks about her own made games and how are they doing.
- The Resistance
- The Craft
An Escape Room type of game.
- Upcoming 3rd series set of series but is written by a different author.
7:38
- Hard part of being a board game creator - Limited types of games, becoming repetitive, catering to casual and hardcore players.
- making a process where Tracy makes sure that the player does not quit.
10:16
- Key elements in making a good board game.
15:28
- What are your favorite games that are similar to your style?
17:08
- the creation that Tracy is most proud of?
- sketching materials to use in her games
19:02
- How does sketching satisfy you creatively from designing games?
- Doing other hobbies to decompress.
- Top podcasts that Tracy listens to.
21:30
- Tracy's folklore-based game
- Stories in the game.
- playing the game, learning folklore from around the world.
- More about Tracy's fave games. (Wise and Otherwise, Finders Seekers)
- How telling history in a different manner makes it more interesting
28:00
TV Show: Turn (Culper Ring)
29:45
Reading the book "Lies my Teacher Told Me."
31:10
How Tracy is making their money/income.
33:55
Tracy's Passion Project
35:09
Storytelling and design tips
- Research, knowing things and their origins.
43:25
The origin of Rock-Paper Scissors
45:55
Closing remarks
Clothing For Creators: https://www.snowmanfilms.shop
Work with me! https://www.snowmanfilms.net
Use video clips I've shot on your next project: https://wirestock.io/snowman.films
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In this episode of the Conversations with Creators podcast, I'm discussing Key elements in making a good puzzle box with Tracy Nichols. We'll discuss standing out in a crowded industry, her favorite podcasts, and the origin story of rock paper scissors.
Whether you're into the world of board games or want to hear from a successful artist, this is the episode for you!
2:00
How did Tracy get into designing board games
- Played a board game and thought she can do better.
3:15
Tracy talks about her own made games and how are they doing.
- The Resistance
- The Craft
An Escape Room type of game.
- Upcoming 3rd series set of series but is written by a different author.
7:38
- Hard part of being a board game creator - Limited types of games, becoming repetitive, catering to casual and hardcore players.
- making a process where Tracy makes sure that the player does not quit.
10:16
- Key elements in making a good board game.
15:28
- What are your favorite games that are similar to your style?
17:08
- the creation that Tracy is most proud of?
- sketching materials to use in her games
19:02
- How does sketching satisfy you creatively from designing games?
- Doing other hobbies to decompress.
- Top podcasts that Tracy listens to.
21:30
- Tracy's folklore-based game
- Stories in the game.
- playing the game, learning folklore from around the world.
- More about Tracy's fave games. (Wise and Otherwise, Finders Seekers)
- How telling history in a different manner makes it more interesting
28:00
TV Show: Turn (Culper Ring)
29:45
Reading the book "Lies my Teacher Told Me."
31:10
How Tracy is making their money/income.
33:55
Tracy's Passion Project
35:09
Storytelling and design tips
- Research, knowing things and their origins.
43:25
The origin of Rock-Paper Scissors
45:55
Closing remarks
Clothing For Creators: https://www.snowmanfilms.shop
Work with me! https://www.snowmanfilms.net
Use video clips I've shot on your next project: https://wirestock.io/snowman.films
http://www.madmenandheroes.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/madmenandheroes/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/madmenandheroes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-with-creators/donations