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.Check out the new SolForge Fusion expansion mentioned in this episode, Shadows over Solace:https://gamefound.com/projects/stoneblade/shadows-over-solis?refcode=hrtpe5I8bkOYWNsguSijmA00:00 Jordan Weisman and Jonathan Grant welcome Justin Gary03:39 Justin's Journey in Game Design06:36 Innovations in Game Mechanics09:26 Working with Legends: Richard Garfield12:31 The Core Design Loop15:30 Common Mistakes in Game Design17:17 Setting Boundaries for Success20:22 The Ego Paradox in Creation24:15 Understanding Fear and Risk28:07 The Innovator's Dilemma34:56 Magic: The Gathering's Impact on Game Design43:09 Finding Joy in Leadership45:57 Trusting Your Team for Success54:02 The Evolution of Crowdfunding in Game DevelopmentFollow Justin:https://x.com/Justin_GaryCheck out Justin's podcast, writings, and book here:https://justingarydesign.substack.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wethoughtpodFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-thought-it-would-be-easy

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