How does a two-time world champion in Star Trek CCG transition to a senior game designer at Fantasy Flight Games? In episode 251 of the Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Donnie sit down with Caleb Grace to explore this fascinating journey. Caleb, who once battled impostor syndrome, now crafts immersive experiences for iconic IPs like Lord of the Rings and Marvel Comics. Discover how he balances game mechanics with narrative to create unforgettable player experiences.



Join us as Caleb reveals the secrets behind designing modular difficulty systems in Marvel Champions and shares invaluable advice for aspiring game designers. He emphasizes the importance of passion and innovation, especially when competing against giants like Magic: The Gathering.



Links to Check Out:

Fantasy Flight Games Webstore: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com



Thank you to our sponsors!



HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101



BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too!



Hive Interactive Pledge Manager - http://crowdfundingnerds.com/hive



We recommend Mailerlite for building your community [Affiliate] - https://www.mailerlite.com/a/6K95GNejWHMV



CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day!



Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook.

 

Stay Nerdy!