The Fateless Podcast

This episode tackles the toughest topic in gaming: monetization. The team breaks down spending mindsets, whales vs free players, what they refuse to sell, how LTV really works, and why Early Access is critical for getting monetization right. Whether you spend or not, this conversation affects you.  Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades),...

For Episode 100, the founders sit down to talk about the journey so far — the grind, the growth, the pivots, the pressure, and the moments that almost broke everything. From early creator support to fundraising realities and choosing original IP, this episode is a candid look at what building Godforge has actually been like behind the scenes. Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate...

Godforge’s lore is deeper, stranger, and more ambitious than players expected. In this episode, the narrative director and creators break down Sagas vs Tales, cinematic cutscenes, full voice acting, underworld plots, the truth about Ra, why Gilgamesh matters, and the surprising role of the Sentinels. Along the way, a few reveals may have slipped out that weren’t supposed to… Fateless is a dynamic...

A free legendary sounds amazing… but is it the right choice? In this episode, we dig into Godforge Quests, why imprints may outscale heroes, how reworks changed the meta since Alpha, and whether limited-time mini-games like this are the future of Godforge. If you’re playing the event, this episode could save you from a massive mistake.  Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate conte...

What makes Godforge fun — and why do players care so much already? This episode dives into community feedback, design changes, QoL improvements, events, and the philosophy behind building trust in a live game.  Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-drive...

In this episode, the Godforge testers reveal the wildest bugs, toughest investigations, hidden tools, and behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped Early Access. From the infamous Immortal Hercules glitch, to divinity exploits, to 2000+ bug reports flooding in during Alpha, nothing is off limits. If you’ve ever been curious how games almost break — and how QA saves them — this is the episode.  Fatel...

In this episode, Simon and Paul are joined by Nub Raids and YST to dive deep into one of the most important parts of Godforge: boss fights. From difficulty curves, stepping-stone progression, multi-phase encounters, and auto-farm debates to true co-op design, borrowing heroes, and even surprise world boss events , this conversation reveals ideas that could shape the entire end-game of Godforge. If...

In this episode, three veteran creators sit down to reveal their biggest hopes, boldest ideas, and deepest worries about Godforge’s long-term future. From community-driven end game, draft PvP, seasonal shake-ups, and clan systems to drop rates, catch-up mechanics, and player retention, they unpack what could make Godforge the next big hit… or the next big cautionary tale. Fateless is a dynamic gam...

Ever wondered what it actually takes to make a board game? In this episode, Mike (MTG Jedi) reveals the surprising, painful, exciting, and creative journey behind Alaria Quest — from a pool-party idea to a live Kickstarter. We talk art nightmares, huge design pivots, unexpected player behavior, the poker-fantasy mechanic nobody saw coming, and how he’s building an entire world from scratch. If you...

In this episode, Brad, Sham and Aaron sit down with veteran game writer Jessica Sliwinski (BioWare, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Bioshock, Jurassic Park Survival) to explore the craft of storytelling in games. We talk origin stories, character creation, working with actors, worldbuilding, creative constraints, indie vs AAA, and how narrative has evolved into one of gaming’s most powerful tools.  Fa...

In this episode, Sham and Dan are joined by Sam, the Marketing Executive for Fateless. The conversation unpacks the marketing journey behind Godforge — from shaping its voice and visual identity to building community trust and excitement leading up to launch.  Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Sale...

In this episode, Brad and Dirk are joined by content creators UnboundSage and BradBodGaming for a conversation around balance of time with real life vs gaming life and how Godforge can prioritize quality of life features to show we respect the players time.  Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh...

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show