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?
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