Should AI Be Used In Your Game Design? | Ep. 303
Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond! · Sep 28, 2026 · 52:59
Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond!
Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing, Business, & Beyond! · Sep 28, 2026 · 52:59
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What happens when AI can create artwork that’s almost impossible to distinguish from something made by a human?
Sean, Donnie, and Jacob dive into the increasingly complicated relationship between AI-generated art and the board game industry. They discuss why publishers are tempted by AI’s speed and lower costs, why portions of the tabletop community remain strongly opposed to it, and whether human-made artwork could actually become more valuable as AI-generated content becomes commonplace.
Ultimately, this episode isn't about handing publishers a simple yes-or-no answer on AI. It’s about asking better questions: What role should AI have in your workflow? What do you want your art to communicate? And what kind of creative process do you want behind the product you're asking people to support?
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Chapters For YouTube:
00:00 – AI Art and the Board Game Industry
00:53 – Why This AI Conversation Matters
03:22 – Jacob’s Background as an Artist
05:56 – How Fast Is AI Art Improving?
08:31 – Will Human-Made Art Become More Valuable?
12:12 – The Return to Physical Experiences
17:04 – Why Handmade Art Feels Different
17:58 – The Risk of Mixing AI and Human Art
20:24 – Why the Creative Struggle Matters
20:51 – AI Art in Board Game Design
23:47 – The Problem With “AI Slop”
24:42 – What Actually Makes Something Art?
28:41 – Art, Craft, and Creative Value
33:25 – Are We Losing Ownership?
37:26 – Convenience vs. the Creative Process
40:18 – AI, Creativity, and Human Identity
44:32 – Why Your Game’s Art Matters
46:26 – Hot vs. Cold Media
49:18 – Creativity Is a Muscle
52:19 – What’s Your Policy on AI?
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