a means to monetize games while also building deeper bonds with your players? Did you know that communities can bea means to monetize games while also building deeper bonds with your players?

Gaming communities have been around since before the advent of the internet as we know it. From the first BBS launched in 1973 to the online communities of today, players have been drawn together by their love of games.

They also provide several unique challenges, and those responsible for managing player communities in that industry must be at the top of their game to survive. Vanilla Forums has packaged the expertise they’ve gained over the years into this comprehensive 150-page ebook.

Who this ebook is for

The guide is perfect for the Indie studios and developers who have created their first game and are looking to gain some marketing traction.

What you will get

This 150-page guide will provide you with the tools, strategies and tactics to help you drive more players and awareness to your game. It will touch on topics such as:

Determine the reason for your gaming community

Don't build your game before you launch your community

Leveraging Steam Early Access to build your player base

Getting to your first 100 players

Simplifying your workflow

Finding the best moderators

Keeping resource overhead low

Gamer archetypes in every community

How to measure your success

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