May 17, 2010

Update About A Terrible Grant

[ Gaming & Design,News - 1:11 pm ]

It’s been about three weeks since I opened up the application process for A Terrible Grant – it seems like a good time for an update.

1 – Applications are being accepted Until June 1, 12:01 AM PST. That gives you about two weeks to get your application

2 – I indicated that I expected to have the product in hand by June 1. If I don’t have it in hand by the time I’ve selected a winner, I’ll let the winner know about the delay.

3 – Please read the application details in the original post and comments and follow the instructions. I’m not asking applicants to jump through a lot of hoops, but if you don’t follow the application guidelines, your application will be rejected. Even if I know you and like your work.

4 – A number of people have said to me “I was thinking of applying, but…” If you’re thinking about applying, but aren’t sure, then apply. Especially if you’re holding back because you’re doubting yourself.

5 – If you know someone who should apply, tell them. Spread the word. It won’t affect your chance of winning yourself, but may help someone win. And that’s good mojo.

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  1. Hey, Duane. You’re pretty awesome and all, and I don’t want to give you more stuff to do, but I need you to be my moral compass -

    I really love the idea of the Terrible Grant. I would love to apply. But since I’m a high school student, I a) have no free time, and b) am afraid of not following through on my projects. Do you think that I should still apply, even though there are probably people who would use it better than me?

    Thanks for offering the grant.

    Comment by AaronNo Gravatar — May 17, 2010 @ 2:22 pm


  2. Hey, Aaron, I’m not Duane, but people have asked me similar on things in the past, and this is what I tell them:

    Don’t give someone a reason to tell you “no.” That’s their job. Don’t make telling you “no” easy on them.

    In your case, that’s your call whether you want to try. But know that at least trying means you have one more little thing you’ve done under your belt, and we only get better with practice.

    - Ryan

    Comment by Ryan MacklinNo Gravatar — May 17, 2010 @ 2:38 pm


  3. Aaron,

    Allow me to rewrite your comment in a way that hopefully makes it easier to answer for yourself:

    “I was thinking of applying, but (reasons you gave for not applying.)”

    See point 4.

    Also, what Ryan said.

    There’s an implicit desire that the winner make use of the grant, certainly. You might instead choose to look on the Terrible Grant as something that can help motivate you to follow through.

    Comment by DuaneNo Gravatar — May 17, 2010 @ 2:54 pm


  4. Alright, I’ll try and get an application written once the schoolwork lightens up in a week or two. Thanks both for your advice. You are both awesome people!

    Comment by AaronNo Gravatar — May 17, 2010 @ 4:42 pm


  5. I don’t think you answered my question on the original post anywhere. Does “indie RPG publisher” mean only people designing their own indie systems, or any small press?

    Comment by SwordgleamNo Gravatar — May 17, 2010 @ 5:06 pm


  6. Sorry, I missed this one a couple times. You do not have to be designing your own system – you can be someone who releases indie modules for existing systems. Apologies for the missed comment.

    Comment by DuaneNo Gravatar — May 25, 2010 @ 1:24 pm


  7. Great. Thanks. Will try to put together an application before I strike out across the country with no internet for a while.

    Comment by SwordgleamNo Gravatar — May 25, 2010 @ 3:12 pm


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