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From Games Workshop to Mantic | Ronnie Renton in Conversation with Jordan Sorcery

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Ronnie Renton, founder of Mantic Games, talks about his career starting with his time as a managing director at Games Workshop.

We explore some of the key business decisions behind Games Workshop's phenomenal growth in the 90s, how the culture of the company changed over time, and the challenges they faced. Then we talk the origins of Mantic, creating Kings of War and Dreadball, using Kickstarter, and how IPs like Worms and Halo have played a role in the company's success.

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20 Comments

@Wombats555 1 year ago

Had more fun in 10 years of Kings of War than the previous 20 with Games Workshop.
Letting the community beta test the rules and 20+ armies balanced against each other gives it the balance of a well designed computer game. None of my armies gather dust on a shelf. Wonderful.

@craigkrawinkel 1 year ago

In the heady days of my early 20's I was at something of a crossroads and on a whim sent mantic an email asking for a job when they were just newly formed... got a reply from Mr Renton himself which struck me as exceptionally cool and stuck with me.

He encouraged me to apply as a junior sculptor and to send in some sculpts.

Never got the job but Ronnie seemed, and still seems like a top bloke.

@Paul_S_7 1 year ago

Ronnie is one of our hobby's most interesting and genuine people, and his enthusiasm is second to none. After 45 years in this hobby, The Walking Dead and the Hellboy board game have remained two of my favourites. Thank you, Jordan, for this awesome interview.

@craigmccartney506 1 year ago

Ronnie is one of the most engaging and entertaining people in the industry.

@danroberts007 1 year ago

I’ve met Ronnie several times, taken the full tour @ Mantic HQ and played many of his games. He’s a genuinely good guy and I wish him all the success he surely deserves. This video was almost over before I realized I’d been working on Mantic figures the whole time I listened to it. Lol. How appropriate! 😂 - Joey Jar Jar.

@MiniatureRealms 1 year ago

Another excellent and interesting interview.

@batjutsu 1 year ago

Thank you Jordan for another great interview. Great to hear Ronnie's experience in his many years of gaming, the fun of gaming as well as the business aspects. Fantastic that Mantic continues to blossom, so many options these days 🤩
Squeak-squeak! 🤩🐀🌠

@secondeditionwargaming 1 year ago

A fascinating and fun chat 👍

@davidwasilewski 1 year ago

Epic Kings of War. Like Warmaster. Now THATS an idea people would get behind I’m sure!

@shiffrondo 1 year ago

Oooo dear leader Ronnie! Can’t wait

@ralphdutton9334 1 year ago

Fantastic interview. Really interesting to hear about the sales side, and not just the creative work.
🎉

@TomKing-e1z 1 year ago

Fantastic interview with some great insights

@jedidalek 1 year ago

Stoked for Halo

@cetx 1 year ago

Ronnie is so charismatic, an obviously sincere and passionate gamer. Firefight is one of my favourites.

@Jackalblade9 1 year ago

Ronnie seems like an awesome guy, great interview, Jordan!

@aslskfan1 1 year ago

Great interview with a great guy. Ronnie is full of surprises! I cannot wait to see Ambush for Kings of War in 2025!

@roguespartan2854 5 months ago

Don't know if Ronnie will see this, but Halo Flashpoint is one of the first tabletop games I picked up aside from D&D and it is a very fun game, im glad it was one of the games I entered tabletop gaming with. Too bad its not being sold where I live tho.