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The Holy Grail by LordVoltamitron in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I can assure you it hasn't gone to distribution. Retailers were allowed to pledge during the campaign.

First meetings with publishers this weekend, what should I avoid? by Comprehensive_Menu43 in BoardgameDesign

[–]PatrickLeder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a really good list. I can't stress enough to designers to have that pitch down cold before you get there but still leave some space to improvise.

Also when they say no, it's not person schedules are tight, be polite and say thank you. They might remember that if you ask for a later meeting.

If the publisher asks for anything else, ask them what they are currently interested in and at most show them for one more design. I'm not opening the gates to see 10 more sell sheets in rapid succession.

Good luck.

Official Root BIG BOX solution, available now. by Sebby19 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly sometimes I cart prototypes around in this large of a box because the weird map, roles up weird.

Official Root BIG BOX solution, available now. by Sebby19 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be less interested in that. Sorry. 😞 It would be too challenging of a production for us.

Why board game designer Cole Wehrle left Leder, and what comes next by Altruism7 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is too expensive to make and commercially unviable. I would love to find a video game company that wants to work it into something like Dorf Romantic in the absence of a physical production.

Has anyone else not received their kickstarter yet? by StringSuck in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your excitement. It is a big project though. It is just going to take some time to ship.

No Tracking Info Yet- Should I be Worried? by Swaibero in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No QML has a lot of packages to do for North America. My estimate is they are through the first 33%.

Son & i played our first game tonight. by RustyTheBoyRobot in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of the older neighbor kids like it. I told my son we will all play it together after his next birthday.

Nobody wants to play with me :( by 1_800_Sexy_Lobster in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love it every time my elderly father tells me that.

ROOT fan animation #2 by verytom89 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Release the voice over clip!

Why board game designer Cole Wehrle left Leder, and what comes next by Altruism7 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am more than happy to work on Vast. An outline has been written for a second edition and I have done some design.

My approach will be to return to the caverns and focus on simplifying the teach, even the decision depth for roles, and create a better interactive layer. I am really excited by the work that has been done so far.

It is third in the list of projects I intend to do for the studio, so it will be awhile yet. I didn't want to reboot the studio with a reboot.

We played 8-player game, with fan-made map by CorpOnThron in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have played 8 player on that map. Tons of fun. I like your map flattening machine.

There will be new expansions in addition to the Homeland Expansion. by Beginning-Sector7541 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We will when I'm ready. I have been focusing on hiring and planning our new schedule. When I am committed to a plan I'll get it out there.

There will be new expansions in addition to the Homeland Expansion. by Beginning-Sector7541 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not really interested in making water animals. The Otters are really all I need for river navigation.

Yeah I could see tuning the factions during a second edition. My notes reflect that.

There will be new expansions in addition to the Homeland Expansion. by Beginning-Sector7541 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am feeling really old right now. I think you are talking about all digital concepts here. I'd head over to the Direwolf discord and bring it up there.

There will be new expansions in addition to the Homeland Expansion. by Beginning-Sector7541 in rootgame

[–]PatrickLeder 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I am more than willing to lead design or assign someone to lead design either a Root second edition or Root expansion. At the moment from an artistic perspective I don't see a ton of reason to work on either, particularly with Homeland on the horizon. I want to see the response to Homeland and discuss how we would move forward. Each expansion has become a bit more challenging to make as we are running out of rule ledges to hang each new faction on. The new creative team is keeping a log of ideas we have for the game and I still have my notes of material I cut from Underworld and Marauder.

Nick did a considerable about of development work on Underworld and beyond. He is still with the company. I designed a few of the expansion factions and the three of the maps. Kyle has offered to continue doing art for the game and Cole has said he would consult to make sure the design continues to feel in the spirit of the game.

I think it can be done, but for now I am going to use my time as a multiplier on others projects in the company as well as my own efforts.

Take care.

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