Highly scientific research for a game—
Off the top of your head which do you think is larger, a slug or a worm?
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Highly scientific research for a game—
Off the top of your head which do you think is larger, a slug or a worm?
It can be tricky balancing a multivictor game that rides the line between cooperative and competitive. Come listen to us chat with @zesock.bsky.social about the lessons he learned balancing his game Thieve's Dilemma for both playstyles.
youtu.be/sjFR6lWrGWc
A touring exec perches on a catwalk, unseen and unmoved as he observes the great graph remain flat.
Tools flashing and teeth gnashing until they're called away in a huff—dismayed to no longer egg their subordinates with the expression of fervor—by something of great importance; ranks close and the quiet calm chittering returns.
Always a fluttering spectacle when management enters the line. Their actions—loud and broad, to convey the urgency from on high that brought them so low—composing a staccato and manic harmony.
1 & 4!
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Spirit Island! I'd heard lots of good things about it, but never had the chance to play.
Table covered in cards and components of the board game Spirit Island with a Fear victory.
6 hours, 3 strangers and first time players, 1 island of terrified colonizers! The world is a wild place.
What a game, can't wait to play again.
The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
Soup Secret: I shred my potatoes into the soup with a cheese grater so that they disintegrate while it cooks. It makes the soup really nice and creamy because all the starch becomes fully expressed.
To be fair, I don't think Lucy has great messaging either. There's this weird assumption these movies have that there's a negative correlation between 'the human' and expressivity. Limitless actually does a better job in that regard.
Photo is of a full game of Chicken Fried Dice and a few folks observing at Blue Highway Games in Seattle, Washington. People just threw dice into a central space and are looking to pluck a die to help with their puzzle. In the back is a child wanting to play big heavy games and two amazing peers discussing things that arent related to the foreground. Shawn from Flatout Games is assisting a player in what to maybe focus on. This happened on an industry night that each month people in the local game design scene get together to play and discuss games enjoying each other in the process.
This game may not be for everyone, but you can't fake the joy that I see from literally everyone that plays this game. It's a testament to the work that @coinflip.games & I have done over the years, breaking the mold of what games can accomplish!
Q1, 2026 on KS y'all. Check us out⤵️⤵️
bit.ly/3XXLWdU
While on the topic of movies, within the trope of 'unlocking 100% of one's brain,' Lucy was enjoyable if not for some strange plot holes, but it at least presented a far more compelling message than Limitless' of bootstraps, sex appeal, and personal enrichment. I'm intrigued but hesitant for Lucy 2.
You know, I didn't get it at first. And, while I still haven't watched the Minecraft Movie, now knowing that it was directed by Jared Hess I'm much more excited for it. Rewatching the Libre/Napoleon/Broncos and I have such an appreciation for the ability to take itself seriously ad comical nauseum.
Persuasion and Conviction, both by @xoe.gay, explore two distinct acts in the life cycle of a relationship. Both installments are incisive, thought-provoking, and (deliberately) toxic. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/12/09/p...
I love machines; I have a machine doing my laundry, another machine making my bread, and a third machine doing my dishes, which leaves me free to take a very long, very hot shower to relax after generating so much value for the company today.
Sent out my latest newsletter today. It includes a debrief of PAXU and what’s next for me. Read it here:
A night security footage used for Dialogues at Dusk with a Lunarpunk Games logo in the corner. Closed captions say: Breaking Boundaries The night is for wonder
On December 3rd at 9pm EST, Xoe and Matthew will chat with
@junkfoodgames.bsky.social about melding elements of board games and TTRPGs, creating play without an exact destination, and how to use victorless conditions to break boundaries within game design.
Find us on discord: discord.gg/pxZduDfKNZ
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Conviction by @xoe.gay is now available.
A stable stalwart and an intrepid idealist vowed to live in harmony forever. But now, the two find themselves in a grim quarrel.
You must decide if they cooperate, separate, or one dominates the story of their lives.
The night is for mediation. 🌙
(Most) of the vendors of Indie Games Night Market 2025!!!!!
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
Page of the rule book for Duck, Duck, Choose! with a cute duck saying: "Technically it's a plurality, not a majority." In a speech bubble.
This rule book understands me.
A picture of Katie Wilson on election night at her campaign party delivering a speech to supporters. she holds her hand over her heart
A picture of Katie Wilson at her election party on election night. speaking into a microphone to a crowd of supporters, there are blue balloons behind her on stage and gold and silver streamers
A black and white photo of Katie Wilson knocking on a door of a single family home while door knocking for her campaign
A photo of Katie Wilson looking at her phone while standing by the buzzer box for an apartment building while door knocking for her campaign
We took on a powerful incumbent who was expected to coast to reelection.
We faced more corporate PAC money than has ever been spent attacking a candidate in a Seattle election.
We built a people-powered movement rooted in hope for our city’s future.
And we won.
This is YOUR city!
Map of the Expo Hall at PAX Unplugged 2025. Booth 3752 is highlighted as the location we'll be at. Some images of Chicken Fried Dice and Trickadee box art are shown over the map.
We're going to PAX Unplugged! Stop by to demo Chicken Fried Dice or pick up a copy of Trickadee!
Also... check out our pre-launch page and reserve your copy of the Critter Critics mini expansion for Chicken Fried Dice: get.chickenfrieddice.com
A photo of Katie Wilson seated in a wooden chair beside a white brick fireplace smiling at the camera with her hands folded
an image of the election results from King County
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
The Midnight Market ends today, and it's your last chance to head over to get some of these cool indie games.
While you're heading over, check out this cool little unboxing video of Tootin' & Hollerin', by Joe Kell.
The night is for indie games. 🌖
lunarpunk.games/midnightmarket
It's delicious, btw
📣 It’s announcement time! 📣
The pre-launch page for Counterpoint is up on Kickstarter! All the cool kids are saving it! You should too! 🎻🎶
www.kickstarter.com/projects/squ...
