{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"We Thought It Would Be Easy","title":"Justin Gary: Creator of Ascension & SolForge on Crafting Games and Taking Chances","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/12341265\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4095,"description":"In this episode, Jordan Weisman and Jonathan Grant talk with renowned game designer Justin Gary, discussing his journey from winning Magic: The Gathering championships to creating successful games like Ascension and SolForge Fusion. They explore the evolution of game design, the importance of creativity, the challenges of crowdfunding, and the impact of AI on the industry. Justin shares insights on navigating risks, the creative process, and the significance of building a community around game development.\nCheck out the new SolForge Fusion expansion mentioned in this episode, Shadows over Solace:\nhttps://gamefound.com/projects/stoneblade/shadows-over-solis?refcode=hrtpe5I8bkOYWNsguSijmA\n00:00 Jordan Weisman and Jonathan Grant welcome Justin Gary\n03:39 Justin's Journey in Game Design\n06:36 Innovations in Game Mechanics\n09:26 Working with Legends: Richard Garfield\n12:31 The Core Design Loop\n15:30 Common Mistakes in Game Design\n17:17 Setting Boundaries for Success\n20:22 The Ego Paradox in Creation\n24:15 Understanding Fear and Risk\n28:07 The Innovator's Dilemma\n34:56 Magic: The Gathering's Impact on Game Design\n43:09 Finding Joy in Leadership\n45:57 Trusting Your Team for Success\n54:02 The Evolution of Crowdfunding in Game Development\nFollow Justin:\nhttps://x.com/Justin_Gary\nCheck out Justin's podcast, writings, and book here:\nhttps://justingarydesign.substack.com/\nFollow us on Instagram:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/wethoughtpod\nFollow us on LinkedIn:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/we-thought-it-would-be-easy","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Gv92RzMf_9qJhP942JgsZ4dXyhp413A03f47wc56NKE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYWFm/MzkyZDlhZTM1NThj/OTZkMzkzMjYwZTQz/YzgzYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}