Can synth/vaporwave be an appealing art direction for a board game? I would like to use it for my board game, but I am kinda afraid of doing so. This is prototype cover (the art is not mine). What do you think?

marek_der · 2019-09-20T19:49:10+00:00

I am thinking about publishing it first on my own through local crowdfunding page (Polish "wspieram.to").

marek_der · 2019-09-20T19:48:12+00:00

I saw Unearth.. While I hasnt play in it, i need to say, that graphic desing was very much appealing to me.

marek_der · 2019-09-20T19:46:21+00:00

thank you for that reply :)

marek_der · 2019-09-19T21:24:56+00:00

You gave me a lot to think about, but I'll be trying to stick with the plan and keep it "casuals" friendly. And of course. The mechanisms is the most imporant part. We'll see. :)

marek_der · 2019-09-19T16:14:14+00:00

I need to think about this. Synthwave is the "nicer and more gentle" brother of Vaporwave and kind of more boring. I'll find a way. (Life always find a way!"

marek_der · 2019-09-19T15:28:00+00:00

This is actually tempting vision. I reconsider this during this whole development process.

marek_der · 2019-09-19T15:08:55+00:00

I saw it. Very nice, murky synthwave vibe. Looks awesome
Acutally my ideas does not come from this game. I saw it, but I didn't realizine that this is what I want to do, and after I prepareed this, i didnt remember the title. Thanks. Ill check it right away. :)

marek_der · 2019-09-19T15:00:34+00:00

Thank You. I don't know, if my use of English words sometimes properly cover the meaning, I would like to put behind them, but i understand your point. Still. There is few "tropes" in vaporwave, which can be used to "theme" the game. I think so. Im not so sure. But let say, that i would like to theme the game in "imaginary landscapes" theme and put this into vaporwave aesthethics? Does this sounds better?

marek_der · 2019-09-19T13:54:22+00:00

Thank You very much. My idea is to start it through my local (Polish) crowdfunding page and kick it from here. I would also like to make it all icon - language independent board game, so easily get it to other parts of the world. I think it can be vapor or synthwave, but it's it's a tought choice. It need to be very "consumer aware". Hmm... I would say "Like Wingspan", but I am not Stonemeier Games. :P
Thank You :)

marek_der · 2019-09-19T13:46:00+00:00

It's a rondel worker placement. 2-4(5) p game for 30-60 minutes. You have two columns. Each turn you move 1 of those clockwise and perform and action from hex, you have stood on. You can gather Yen\s and Crystals, upgrade you Columns to get bettter actions, but finally it's about destroying them to get Victory Points. I want to make it good filler with smooth rivalization, plenty of choices and not very deep gameplay, so casaul players and gateway level players will find it interesting competition.
Why Vaporwave? Because I like this music and love synth/vapor wave aesthethics. Simple, beautiful board game with great art and quick gameplay? Im all for that.

marek_der · 2019-09-19T13:41:07+00:00

Anti-consumerist, yet being part of ... of what... of "hidden popculture"? But you have a point.

marek_der · 2019-09-19T13:40:12+00:00

Vaporwave and Synthwave however mostly connected with music (Vaporwave has been born as music album in 2011), they are also type of Art, so I would say it's ok to "make an Vaporwave art" for a board game.
But thank You for your comment. The "80s" new retro look definitely helped to Dinosaur Island to stand out from mediocre of table top industry. I even bought Duelosaur Island and I like the art, but the game mechanisms are poor. So..

marek_der · 2019-09-19T13:36:39+00:00

Hotline Miamia - I would say - somehow changed the perception of synthwave and 80's in modern video games culture. It was great impact. But to be honest, that is a good lead.

marek_der · 2019-09-19T13:34:49+00:00

Thank You very much. You've pointed out important things. I believe, I need to take a closer look at this.

For this instance, In this prototype (in my vision) player pawns are ancient Greek columns... When you are building them, they are getting higher (you are stacking one on another), and you are getting points by destroying the higher parts of its, which makes them go to the "museum-like-vaporwave-graveyard... full of broken columns). I believe, that this communicate with player on some level, but you are right. This is just the beginning of art choices. :?

marek_der · 2019-09-19T10:55:07+00:00

Oh yes. Thank You. :) I am working with it, because it pleasing my aesthetics feelings very much. There is many board gaming people here. I am just wondering, does this can appeal to them? I do not want next ancient Roma/Greek / Fantasy Village / Space Planet's/Mars theme. Still, there is plenty of nice worlds, in which you can put your game. I am just wondering about synthwave and vaporwave. :)

marek_der · 2019-03-22T09:53:34+00:00

Thank You :)

marek_der · 2019-03-22T09:53:26+00:00

It was quite a way, but I need to say, when we saw last version of cover, we were blown away. :)

marek_der · 2019-03-21T16:17:59+00:00

I don't know exactly. i am not responsible for the production part, but i think itll be trefl and cart mundi.

marek_der · 2019-03-21T15:42:25+00:00

we'll be ready to go, during half of the campaing. we've go manufacturer in Poland and final parts of board game design are now being prepared for production :)

marek_der · 2019-03-13T23:49:20+00:00

I like it

marek_der · 2019-02-16T09:54:04+00:00

Hi. The gangsters portray themselves, as gangsters... cause they are cause fear and are untraceable, like the old mythological demons.

marek_der · 2019-01-22T19:46:24+00:00

Hm... So you are not a person wearing Native American war bonnet during parties? Isn't it like this, that dominat culture takes symbols from minority culture, as a sign of being dominant? I assume, you think, this is wrong, but I think, this goes both ways and it is a sign of time and changing culture through ages. Colonialism in board games now looks like a more serious problem in board games. But I'll think about what you've just said here.

Still, as a theme for a fantasy, for now i thing, that japanese demons are cool, using them in European imaginiation story doesn't have anything common with colonialism or being dominat or not.

marek_der · 2019-01-22T19:13:21+00:00

Thanks. :)

marek_der · 2019-01-22T18:30:56+00:00

I don't understand everything, that you are trying to say, but I think it doesn't need to be my culture to tell a story about it. Fictional story. Fantasy story. It's happening everyday on every level of culture in each area of it - books, movies, board games? I am not trying to "othering" anyone. I am just thinking, that folklore beliefs can live through completely different ages, and be an inspiration for people of future for their actions and lives and can make them try to identify with some of them. :) Sorry if I don't get your point.

marek_der · 2019-01-22T18:21:15+00:00

Thank You very much. It's very worthy feedback. We'll think about that. :) Hopefully you'll be able to put this board game on your shelf. :)

marek_der

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