Is "Perfect" Actually Better Than "Done"? - with Richard Dansky
Welcome back to The Corner of Story and Game! In this episode I welcome back Richard Dansky, a prolific storyteller whose career spans video game narrative design, tabletop RPGs, and fiction writing. With contributions to iconic franchises like The Division, Splinter Cell, and Rainbow Six, and as the mastermind behind the 20th-anniversary edition of Wraith: The Oblivion, Richard brings unparalleled insights into the balance between creative perfection and practical deadlines. Join us as we explore the age-old adage, “Done is better than perfect.” Richard shares candid stories of navigating the pressure cooker of game development, the struggle for perfection in personal projects, and the lessons learned from both successes and stumbles. What We Discuss: 🌟 Balancing Perfection and Deadlines: Richard shares stories of navigating the tension between creative perfectionism and the need to meet deadlines. 🌟 The Power of Collaboration: How trust and teamwork between disciplines can spark unexpected innovations in game development. 🌟 Perfectionism Across Mediums: Insights into managing perfectionism in games, novels, and tabletop RPGs to keep projects moving forward. 🎧 Whether you're a creator battling perfectionism or a fan of the creative process, this episode offers valuable takeaways for everyone. Richard's Links: -> LinkedIn -> BlueSky -> Instagram -> Website The Corner of Story and Game: -> Discord -> Facebook -> Instagram -> TikTok -> Threads -> Bluesky -> LinkedIn -> Email: gerald@storyandgame.com #RichardDansky #Storytelling #GameDesign #CreativeWriting #GamingPodcast #NarrativeDesign #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame #WritingTips #PodcastForWriters #GameWriters #TabletopRPG #Novelist #WhiteWolf #WraithTheOblivion #PerfectionismInWriting #DoneIsBetterThenPerfect #CreativeProcess #PerfectionVsDone #Worldbuilding #LessonsInStorytelling