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3. They have space at Origins and I will get to run demos of my game as events in the Origins guide. This one isn't guaranteed, but I'm very excited to run games of Hedge Knights and a newly-signed game.
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2. The cost turns into store credit. I also got a free game for play testing other people's games, which I was going to do anyway.
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1. There's always people ready and willing to jump into somebody else's game. Designers are not selfish with their time and regularly give very good feedback. 2/4
Here are my top three reasons ProtoCLE runs the best convention game designers:
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Dungeon Date game box with Kickstarter info that says "12 days left, 366% funded".
We are over 300% funded on the first day! 🤩🤩🤩
New Kickstarter launches at 10:00 a.m. including mini expansions from myself and several other NWO designers!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ner...
Grand Con, I'm on my way. Who's already there?
My God, people, protect your children from this trash propaganda, and fight your school districts if they try to force it on you.
Raise one holy hell of a ruckus and demand your child be protected from this.
Single session per scenario
We're having a #GenCant Sale on our site this weekend! All #ttrpgs and #boardgames are 25% off with free US shipping, including our brand new game, Super Squad High. If you are into rules systems that create a story as you play, you should check it out:
Same. I watched the damn walkthrough to get the next step.
The rules for several games state that negotiation can include future promises but the future promises don't need to be upheld. I thought that was an odd inclusion but it helps new players understand the gameplay expectations.
Origins was excellent. I spent most of it as an industry professional, testing other people's games and being a team mentor in Unpub's Pro-Am game jam. I highly recommend it as a pro or participant.
Unpub has been hopping. Too many demo games aren't available (Gen Con release or Kickstarter)
3 hours until I get to Origins!
I've been quiet for a bit, but back with some big news! Our new website and online store is LIVE. You can now order physical copies of our games directly from us.
www.nerdypupgames.com
To all you heroes and soon to be heroes
Blue Prince layout with Antechamber.
Blue Prince layout with antechamber and filled grid.
Credits on day 15. Didn't get back to that room until day 31 (when I filled the board).
Everbloom arrived from @chaosmoss.bsky.social @nerdvanagames.bsky.social
image of watchmen's doctor manhattan, a superhero who is entirely blue and nude, sitting on a rock, small in frame, on what is depicted to be a very pink version of the surface of the planet mars. he looks pensive.
It is 2002. I am 18 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2008. I am 24 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2020. I am 36 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2025. I am 41 years old. We are in a—
" On April 5th, a 54% tariff goes into effect on a wide range of goods imported from China. For those of us who create boardgames, this is not just a policy change. It's a seismic shift. At Steve Jackson Games, we are actively assessing what this means for our products, our pricing, and our future plans. We do know that we can't absorb this kind of cost increase without raising prices. We've done our best over the past few years to shield players and retailers from the full brunt of rising freight costs and other increases, but this new tax changes the equation entirely. Here are the numbers: A product we might have manufactured in China for $3.00 last year could now cost $4.62 before we even ship it across the ocean. Add freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution margins, and that once-$25 game quickly becomes a $40 product. That's not a luxury upcharge; it's survival math. Some people ask, "Why not manufacture in the U.S.?" I wish we could. But the infrastructure to support full-scale boardgame production – specialty dice making, die-cutting, custom plastic and wood components – doesn't meaningfully exist here yet. I've gotten quotes. I've talked to factories. Even when the willingness is there, the equipment, labor, and timelines simply aren't."
Steve Jackson Games posted this to their blog and the post is getting so many hits their site is effectively crashed but the point is worth repeating
-How does Leader Games benefit from the internship program as opposed to hiring long-term or getting freelancers?
-Which Spirit Island spirit is most difficult to win with in a solo game?
Descent, The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game, Marvel Remix, Striking Flint
A good day of gaming with my crew.
Striking Flint by @johndubois.bsky.social is great! I tried it solo with three committees for my first play. I'm hoping to get it to the table with my regulars.
I got to play this at PAX Unplugged. It is excellent!
Wish I could! Instead I'm trying to make sure that all of my regular job stuff is taken care of so I can just enjoy the convention
Julia hoarded all the mushrooms in Wild Gardens @rosegauntlet.bsky.social
At nerdvana with Ian and Julia. The meal and games were great!
Leaf by @weirdcitygames.bsky.social