Leap of Faith Studios

What’s dropping this week on the Player Driven Podcast??? Mondae A. swings by to talk about Leap of Faith Studios! Here’s a quick rundown of what we covered: 💡 Breaking the AAA Mold Mondae shares how Haven differentiates itself from survival staples like Valheim and Don’t Starve by introducing strategic companion mechanics that redefine how players engage. 🔥 Creating “Wow” Moments We dive into the importance of delivering unforgettable experiences, like transformative boss battles, to keep players hooked and build emotional connections. 🔁 Avoiding the Rinse-and-Repeat Trap Mondae explains how Leap of Faith Studios uses feedback and bold decision-making to push boundaries, a lesson any industry can learn from. 🎧 Tune in tomorrow to hear the full conversation and get inspired by their journey!

These two guys were amazing! Thanks, Mondae A. and Robert Beyer, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk to a small streamer about their two amazing games. Also, I Got to play while they watched. So much pressure. LOL They were awesome and they talked about their small incredible team and all the hard work that goes into putting out an indie Video Game. #leapOfFaithStudios #IndieGames #GreatGamesComefromAnywhere This will be posted on my Youtube Channel @FinalkillCamMan and on here In a couple of Days.

Here’s what an Avatar the Last Airbender game might look like, inspired by Breath of the Wild! 👇 We originally wanted to recreate Link’s Paraglider mechanics, but our designer had the idea to put a creative twist on it with another character that uses a glider, Aang. Most of this demo was done by simply prompting Sidekick, which allowed us to put it together in about an hour. Here’s everything that Sidekick was able to do: 🏃➡️ Add WASD movement controls 💨 Set up glider physics and windstream trail effects 🎨 Integrate local assets and animations from Sketchfab & Mixamo ✨ Create custom toon shaders 📸 Set up mouse-based camera controls Soon, game designers and developers will be able to rapidly prototype their ideas and original concepts with tools like Sidekick that lower the technical barriers to game creation. This will enable them to focus on art, gameplay, mechanics, and refinement and deliver more unique experiences. Join the Sidekick waitlist: www.bezi.com/sidekick

Wolfjam 2024 starts today!! 🐺 We're so excited to kick off three days of creativity, innovation, and connecting with the game dev community. We’re kicking things off tonight with: ✨ Keynote speaker Ben Kvalo, founder and CEO of Midwest Games ✨ Team building sessions to jumpstart the weekend ✨ Theme Announcement & More! Whether you’re joining us in Albany or online, we can’t wait to see what you create!

In recent years, I've secured funding for 6 different projects. Here are 10 funding options to bring your game to life: ---- 1. PUBLISHERS ---- • Funding: $50k to several million • Terms: Revenue share, milestone payments, creative control clauses • PC/Console Publishers - https://lnkd.in/eXpN_nve • Mobile Publishers - https://lnkd.in/eFrqyyWh ---- 2. VC INVESTORS ---- • Funding: $300k to $10M+ • Terms: Equity stake, convertible notes, valuation-based funding • List of VCs Investing in Games - https://lnkd.in/eExR25kB ---- 3. ANGEL INVESTORS ---- • Funding: $10k to $500k • Terms: Early equity, advisory roles • Top Angel Investors (Shizune) - https://lnkd.in/edy-UVy3 • Playcap - https://www.playcap.gg/ ---- 4. ACCELERATORS ---- • Funding: $20k to $150k+ • Terms: Equity for funding, demo day presentations • Accelerators List - https://lnkd.in/eHY5acAg • Incubator List - https://lnkd.in/ehW4qwPu ---- 5. CORPORATE GRANTS ---- • Funding: $5k to $500k • Terms: Non-repayable funds, reporting requirements • Epic MegaGrants - https://lnkd.in/eq-FTZsQ • Indie Fund - https://indie-fund.com/ • Games for Change Grant - https://lnkd.in/egUEbe8d ---- 6. GOVERNMENT GRANTS ---- • Funding: $20k to $150k • Terms: Application process, compliance • Canada Media Fund - https://cmf-fmc.ca/ • UK Games Fund - https://ukgamesfund.com/ • Tranzfuser - https://tranzfuser.com/ ---- 7. CROWDFUNDING ---- • Funding: $1k to $1M+ • Terms: Backer rewards, stretch goals • Kickstarter - https://lnkd.in/eXVvTM6X • Fig - https://www.fig.co/ • Gambitious - https://gambitious.com/ ---- 8. BOOTSTRAPPING ---- • Funding: $10k to $200k • Terms: Sweat equity, founder agreements Resources: • Bootstrapping Guide - https://lnkd.in/eeniqRTS ---- 9. SPONSORSHIP ---- • Funding: $5k to $200k • Terms: Revenue share, sponsorship deals • Fortnite UGC - https://lnkd.in/e4uhqzz6 • Roblox Creator - https://create.roblox.com/ ---- 10. ALTERNATIVE METHODS ---- • Early Access: Release an early version of your game to generate revenue. • NFTs/Blockchain: Sell in-game assets or tokens. • Steam Early Access - https://lnkd.in/eNW8hHge • NFT Games (Coursera) - https://lnkd.in/eYerh_8J Every funding path has its pros and cons. Choose what works best for your team and your goals. P.S. Which one will you try?

First online HAVOC tournament starts Sunday! Sunday’s bracket is already full, but we’d love to have spectators. After uou watch and have your mind blown, you can sign up Monday to participate in the tournament’s other Skirmishes. Join our discord server so you can watch and sign up (link in comments)