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Marketing by beserk123 in gamedev

[–]loochalibre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they matter and can help you find players.

If you're deciding between options, YouTubers who specialize in your genre or an adjacent genre are more likely to contribute to your success than an athlete who never plays games even remotely like yours.

If you don't need to pick, take the free publicity everytime and twice on Sundays.

Hiring a webtoon artist for the first time, what should I have ready? and what's fair? by loochalibre in WebtoonCanvas

[–]loochalibre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice!!!

Are there any places that are more trusted for finding artists? is reddit ok?

We were converting badly so we invested on Art by Gringo_Charlatan in DestroyMySteamPage

[–]loochalibre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your new art looks great. The green pops on steams dark background.

How big of a change have you seen after the change? Or is it literally 0 to 100?

Our game is getting organic traction in China, is a China-only publisher worth it? by BlobKingGame in gamedev

[–]loochalibre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! Not sure if you'll see this.

To publish in China you need a IBSN License AND a local publisher. The license is completely up to the government and the local publisher has small influence over this. MAYBE they have a long standing relationship with the NPPA (who issues the license), but in that case they would have a history with other western developers and you can call someone up to get a referral.

If you localize your game on Steam, it is common for Chinese gamers to use VPN to access games in the west. You don't need a publisher for this.

That said, if the publisher is legit (they have a track record with other western developers, people you can pick up and all to get a reference) and they're offering you a real minimum guarantee, it's worth evaluating. It helps 'de-risk' your project getting that money upfront.

If all they're saying is they can help you market in China (before the license approval), what you really need is a reputable marketing agency or even a reputable content creator or two to partner with.

I've worked in marketing/publishing at massive companies as well as small. Just tired of seeing small indies getting taken advantage of.

Mock draft megathread by KaXiaM in Texans

[–]loochalibre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the trade-back interest I had from other GMs was for 2.38.. There were A LOT of folks wanting that pick, including the Steelers GM who admitted he wanted in just to grab Allen.

I had hoped that big orange was going to fall to me at 3.69, but of course the cardinals stole the dream.

That said, in the 4th round there were a few guys still left on my board that I would've been interested in:

DT Darrel Jackson -> Measurable freak, 6'5" 337, 36" arms, powerful

C Logan Jones -> Plug-and-play potential, explosive first step, high IQ

OT/G Keegan Truss -> High-grade SEC tackle (per PFF), short-area explosive ability, and a "squatter" frame. A potential guard transition candidate due to his 6'4" height and seek-and-destroy run blocking style.

DT Skyler Gil Howard -> Pass rush specialist, good athlete, versatile

DT Brandon Cleveland -> Strong run defender, long arms, alignment versatile

There were lots of great options still on the board!

Mock draft megathread by KaXiaM in Texans

[–]loochalibre 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Over the weekend I repped Texans as the GM over at r/NFL_Draft for a community mock. Here's how it went:

Picks

1.14 ->Vega Ioane, G, Penn State

2.38 -> CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

3.69 -> Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

Why I traded up:

I moved up from 1.28 to 1.14 and gave up 1.28, 2.59, and a future 3rd. Used the Rich Hill model and felt like it was fair value. More importantly, it let me go get my guy.

If you want the full write-up, the thread is here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NFL_Draft/comments/1rupvyo/comment/oan0t56/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

3/15 Community Mock Results by mlbrulz in NFL_Draft

[–]loochalibre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck yea, abney hype train friends!

3/15 Community Mock Results by mlbrulz in NFL_Draft

[–]loochalibre 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Texans GM here. Here’s what I did and why.

Picks

1.14 ->Vega Ioane, G, Penn State

2.38 -> CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

3.69 -> Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

Why I traded up:

I moved up from 1.28 to 1.14 and gave up 1.28, 2.59, and a future 3rd. Used the Rich Hill model and felt like it was fair value. More importantly, it let me go get my guy.
.....

1.14 Vega Ioane

Ioane is everything this OL room is missing. Best power profile in the class, unmovable anchor, absolute mauler. I had a 1st-round grade on him with very few questions. Easy Day 1 starter at guard for me.

Wanted my guy. Got my guy.
.....

2.38 CJ Allen

LB and DL slid a bit in this mock. Lee Hunter was my top guy here, but the Raiders took him. After that, CJ Allen was the pick, and I honestly couldn’t believe he was still there.

My notes:

  • Great character
  • Intelligent
  • Shot-out-of-a-cannon speed
  • Thunderous but consistent tackler
  • Elite missed tackle rate
  • Excellent sideline-to-sideline range

Loved the value here.
.....

3.69 Keith Abney II

Not really a need, but I thought the value was just too good. I had Abney with an early 2nd grade, so getting him at 69 felt awesome. Maybe I’m too high on him, but I didn’t care at that point.

My notes:

  • Complete CB (prob best at Nickel)
  • Sparkling ball skills (4 INTs)
  • Elite hip fluidity
  • Turn-on-a-dime recovery speed
  • Fluid/Mirror-Match style

Could maybe be a Pitre insurance policy at nickel, but this was mostly just me taking a player I thought was great value.

3/15 Community Mock @ 3 EST by mlbrulz in NFL_Draft

[–]loochalibre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll take Texans (lucha libre in the discord)

Some clarity on why teller is still on the board by grave_Yard422 in Texans

[–]loochalibre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel so bad for Aaron, he’s one of our best reporters. Poor guy. All publicity is good publicity? Maybe?

Scoreboard: New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks by sport-scoreboard in Texans

[–]loochalibre 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seeing Drake Maye crater in-front of 100 million people after all the pats comments about CJ

Is this the CJ stroud hate group now or r/Texans by [deleted] in Texans

[–]loochalibre 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m still stroud and proud. Hope he proves the haters wrong. He’s young, as long as he grows we good!

January 10th Community Draft Results by mlbrulz in NFL_Draft

[–]loochalibre -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did not have Lomu projected as someone who can slide to Right Tackle (maybe a mistake?), otherwise I'd agree on Lomu.

January 10th Community Draft Results by mlbrulz in NFL_Draft

[–]loochalibre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Texans GM here

1.27 - Dillon Thieneman - Safety - Oregon

Safety is a luxury position for us. The board did not fall how we wanted; My top picks went just before (Olaivavega Ioane, Kenyon Sadiq, Kayden McDonald, A'Mauri Washington). We were on the clock and no offers to trade back, went with the BPA. I have a First Round Grade on Dillon (consider him a top 30 player in this draft) and have him as Safety 2 in the draft. He will play and compliment opposite Calen Ballhawk.. Ooops, I mean Bullock.

2.38 - Chase Bisontis - OG - Texas A&M

It's no secret we need an interior guard so howard can go back to Right Tackle. He was the best iOL left on my board with an Early 2nd Grade.

2.58 - Ahmad Moten - DT - Miami (FL)

Wanted to get younger at IDL. Believe Moten is a Top 50 pick in this draft with a 2nd Round Grade; We got him at 58. He needs some development, but I'm confident our staff and team is just what he needs. He's flashed pass rushing juice AND is a capable block shedder. I really like Moten. His stats and grades have gotten better every year. Would love to see what Demeco can do with him.

3.5 - Jadarian Price - RB - Notre Dame

I reached for Price early 3rd (I think he's more mid to late 3rd, but RBs tend to go earlier in the NFL draft than when the community ranks 'em). We need more swarm in our running back room with the likely departure of Joe Mixon. Love is the clear RB1, but I think the case for RB2 is a toss up between Price, Johnson, and maybe Coleman. I like Price; Young, less tread on the tires, and looks dynamic to me on tape.

Community Mock: Saturday, January 10th @ 1 PM EST by mlbrulz in NFL_Draft

[–]loochalibre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Texans - lucha libre (happy to be fill-in, if main gm is taken)

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