# Defying the Gods (w/ Chrys Sellers)

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Podcast: [Talk of the Table](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-of-the-table-6572207)
Published: 2026-06-15T07:00:48+00:00
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## Resource

Brian and Elliot are joined by Chrys Sellers, aka Hectic Electron, designer of games like Defy the Gods and Raccoon Sky Pirates . We discuss Chrys’ key lessons from her time as a horizon fellow, why a failed kickstarter doesn’t mean the end of your game, and how Defy the Gods lives up to its name. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Follow Chrys on Bluesky , Instagram , tumblr Defy the Gods *Raccoon Sky Pirates -* Follow the new edition’s development Hectic Electron Chrys Recommends: Zhenya’s Wonder Tales Last Train to Bremen Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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