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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 58 MIN

From Animation to the Tabletop: Zac Dixon & Austin Harrison of IV Studio - TCbH Interviews

from The Cardboard Herald · host Jack Eddy

Realm of Reckoning launches on kickstarter on June 24th, 2025 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/realm-of-reckoning00:00 - Intro01:36 - From animation to the tabletop07:40 - Starting with theme or mechanics?10:40 - Difficulty with commitment to bespoke components14:30 - Honing the craft of making games18:15 - Moving industry to a smaller pond23:06 - Beginnings of Reckoning27:28 - Upcoming cooperative deck builder31:20 - When to start internal and external playtesting36:06 - Navigating Tariffs39:51 - Why not solo?43:05 - Feeling challenged by other publishers?47:51 - Admiration for small design50:39 - Original themes and world buidling56:20 - Coming down the pike? Links:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Realm of Reckoning launches on kickstarter on June 24th, 2025 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/realm-of-reckoning 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - From animation to the tabletop 07:40 - Starting with theme or mechanics? 10:40 - Difficulty with commitment to bespoke components 14:30 - Honing the craft of making games 18:15 - Moving industry to a smaller pond 23:06 - Beginnings of Reckoning 27:28 - Upcoming cooperative deck builder 31:20 - When to start internal and external playtesting 36:06 - Navigating Tariffs 39:51 - Why not solo? 43:05 - Feeling challenged by other publishers? 47:51 - Admiration for small design 50:39 - Original themes and world buidling 56:20 - Coming down the pike? Links: Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.com Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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