David got interviewed about our games.

We are trying to do three different game projects this year, which is a lot. The smallest project is a pair of 18-card games that @tentagil.bsky.social and I designed. We wanted to do something small that we could get printed in-country and fulfillout selves. There are a few hurdles to this...

@absurdistprod.bsky.social has several games in the pipeline, but right now I'm excited about my first full RPG, 1000 Generations. It's a narrative-first (PBTA) game set in an Indiginous fantacy world. I've got some increadibly artists working on it too. This piece is by @sadekaronhes.bsky.social

Happy Indigenous People's Day! ᎠᏁᎯᏯ ᎤᎾᏤᎵ ᎢᎦ! May all my indigenous family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues be recognized as they should be. If you'd like to support a Native business, we've got Winter Rabbit on sale just for today. www.absurdistproductions.com/product/wint...

I've watched the first season of Tulsa King and the first two episodes of The Lowdown. I have to say, it is VERY apparent when a writer or director actually knows the people and places they are making shows about and when they don't. The Lowdown feels like Tulsa.

I just realized that #solosept is a thing. If you want some good solo horror/suspense #ttrpgs, check out Transformation and Seven Murders Til Midnight from my company, @absurdistprod.bsky.social. #selfpromosaturday

Proud to be the 303rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Folklore Americana - The Tabletop Roleplaying Game! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/k...

Saw Jurassic World Rebirth this weekend and really enjoyed it. But I will always go see a Jurassic movie. I thought it was a fun, well-paced action movie. It won't blow your mind or anything, but it was very entertaining.

I try to repost any videos that shout out my games, and I missed this one from back in February. I've tried a few of the other RPGs he mentions, but some are new to me and look very interesting. youtu.be/yHpy7lBsBCk?...

It is still an amazing feeling when someone likes and shouts out my games. Thanks @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Dw...

Jonathan Joss was MURDERED. Words matter here. He was MURDERED. it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man. Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.

Finished Andor a couple days ago. I've seen some great commentary, but I haven't seen anyone mention Ghorman and the imperial boomerang.

Just saw sinners, absolutely one of the best movies I've seen in a very long time. It uses the horror genre to say so much. And now, I just really want to learn more about the lore of this world.

I came across a BGG thread where people were debating the semi-cooperative aspect of my game, Winter Rabbit. It's fun to read. Throughout the development process, I had a few people ask why anyone would cooperate on a shared goal if they knew they'd lose the competitive game. Well...

In January, I visited Argentina. While there, I talked with a board game publisher in Buenos Aires. He recounted the issues he has producing games in a country with heavy tariffs.

@restorationgames.bsky.social do you think the license for this is available? Seems timely.

You don't need them all, but be glad they exist.

That is my garage. I can kinda squeeze by sideways. It's an old house and an old tiny garage. My Prius doesn't even fit in there when it is empty. I mean, I could get the car in but there would be no getting myself out. It's better full of games.

Spend the last weekend at TokenCon, the local board game convention here in OKC. It's one of my favorites. I was lucky enough to hang out with @robertataylor.bsky.social, @drayerink.bsky.social, @tentagil.bsky.social, Baron's Game Room, and a lot of other great people.

I've been thinking about the Southern Reach (Area X) novels by and AI. So here is my fan theory. I'll explain with a few spoilers below. Maybe others have had similar ideas. I'd love to hear. #booksky #spoilers #fantheory

Finished "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by @jasonkpargin.bsky.social. It was fun and funny with great banter and a lot of timely references. I love a good post-apocalyptic road trip story, even if it happens pre-apocalypse.

Wanted to give a better look at that cover, because it really is gorgeous in all the details. We are going for an Art Deco/Noir vibe for the whole thing. I love what our artists have brought to the table so far.

This is a very cool thing. I love that they used all ingredients that are indigenous to Turtle Island. Yaupon is a great tea alternative.

We've got cover art! So, we are announcing our next game. Mirror Agents by @tentagil.bsky.social. This game is an incredible 2-player brain burner, and I'm very excited that I get to work on it.

TokenCon is our home convention, and one of my favorites (after Pax Unplugged, obviously). If you are a board gamer in or near Oklahoma, I suggest checking it out.

New consulting gig with the folks at @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social. Make sure you incorporate Indigenous elements into your work the right way. Check it out! coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/

I can finally announce our consulting firm is officially open for business! Coyote & Crow Consulting is available for a wide range of services across many forms of media. And if we don't have the appropriate consultant, we'll find one for you. coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/ #NativeTok #Indigenous

This is a very well written review. I played an early version of Molly House not long after the Zenobia contest ended. It was a brilliant game, even then. I can't wait to get my copy to see what @miasmacorp.bsky.social and @colewehrle.bsky.social have done with it since that early version.

Thank you for the shout out @colewehrle.bsky.social ! (Winter Rabbit is mentioned at about 1:03:00) youtu.be/AXdepV53Sxo?...

As Winter Rabbit and Churrasaria are getting cloer to delivery, we are starting to look for reviewers who would interested in getting copies as well. If you are interested please post a comment on DM us. We are especially looking for reviewers in Australia and New Zealand right now.

Raise your hand if you recognize ecosystems are millions if not trillions of interactions, connections, cause-and-effect, etc, across just innumerable species and vagaries of landscape and microclimates such that we still haven't identified every species that lives on this marvelously complex Earth.

I co-own a small board game publishing company. Like, very small. We are two people who just run Kickstarter campaigns on the side of our day jobs. Our last game did well though, and we've got a couple thousand copies on a boat coming from China right now. So, I'm a little worried about that.

Shouting out my friend @dmdave.bsky.social's new project. They do cool stuff. If you like werewolves and D&D, check it out. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...

I finally got back to playtesting on Saturday. I ran the first session of the new RPG I'm working on. The basic systems seemed to work well, and we identified some places that needed revision. Overall, it was a success.

Bouncing this up again because I think it is worth talking about. As the social media landscape changes, how do we get our games out there? Organic shares are great, but they can only get us so far.

I have a question for indie board game publishers. Let's say you want to stop using Meta ads to promote our Kickstarter. You just don't want to give Zuck money anymore. What's a good alternative in terms of paid advertising? #kickstarter #boardgames

It's 12am. You are in San Juan Argentina at a hot dog shop called Australia. Dragon Force is playing on the sound system. You order a 35cm hot dog (whatever that means). It's topped with provolone, olives, and bits of potato chips. You attempt to explain the concept of a "chili dog" to the locals.

After reading the feedback that a friend got on his game last year, I wasn't impressed by their judging process at all. The feedback was less than useful. Seeing a colonization game win sealed it for me. I do hope they improve, but I want to see proof before I support or enter a game in this.

My game in it's final final form ❤️❤️

There are apparently no stop signs in Argentina. Stop lights, yes. But no stop or yield signs on smaller streets. Everyone just vibes it out when they come to an intersection, and somehow they make it work. Coming from the US, it makes me anxious every single time.

Look, I get it. Some people out there can't bear to not play #D&D. But you can at least not feed the beast and play alternatives that are better #TTRPG. My recommendations are: - Tales of the Valiant by @koboldpress.com - Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition by @enworldrpg.bsky.social's imprint. 1/4

First day of 2025 and we just gave final approval on the mass production samples for Winter Rabbit and Churrascaria. Production should be done in 15 days. Just a few more months till they start hitting backer doorsteps.

I've lived most of my life in OK. It's a great place for a lot of reasons that might not seem obvious to those from other states. It's my home. It's where my people are. We have people working hard to improve things, despite massive opposition. But this is real. Very real. And it is getting worse.

Because it's come up recently, a reminder that the Y2K bug wasn't overhyped. It was a huge problem and an huge number of people worked fast and hard and fixed it. Like the ozone hole. It's not a lesson in overhype. It's a lesson in humankind's ability to cooperatively solve problems.

Sometimes I think of all of us as being in one big soup. When I move myself or an object somewhere else I'm stirring the soup a little.

Argentina random photo dump #1. My first trip to South America has been great so far. Buenos Aires is a beautiful city and my future in-laws made me feel at home in Mar del Plata. The adventure continues.

Props to Game HQ!

This is something that makes me so happy. Today I'm attending an art auction where all of the original paintings from my game are being auctioned for charity. The proceeds benefit a school art program on my reservation.