I thought this was an Onion post for a second...

After 10 years of game design, I have a box with my name on it on my game shelf. It's a first draft box that needs significant improvement, and I had to pay for it myself, and you can't buy it yet, but still. Mailing list at necessarydiversiongames.com to know when we launch!

Art by @samiligia.bsky.social (Check her stuff out!) Codesign by @bkgamedesign.bsky.social Amateur layout by me alone. Set traps with sugary snacks to catch kid monsters! But too much sugar and they'll knock you away!

40ish backers is all we need to fund. Come help me and @tigerwizard.bsky.social get this across the line!

Well, this is live. But more importantly the Demonic Grimoire, the Reason for this Season, the horrible and hellish, your last stop for demonic goodness is cruising along. It’s a great looking book. And there are a ton of amazing looking projects involved. Check them all out.

@monstershockey.bsky.social Win! They advance to round 2! Incredible game!

Very excited for this chonky gurl. Just like in nature, frequently the female of the species is larger than the male.

The first draw of the blade. The last sing of blood on the altar. After 5 years, MORIAH is finally funding for its print debut, courtesy of @plusoneexp.bsky.social. Follow the campaign here: ttrpg.link/moriah

I was a guest on The Great Game Podcast to discuss social deduction #megagames. Great discussion about the do's and don'ts of implementing traitor mechanics in a megagame.

Just got this and it’s sooo good.

Crowned in Starlight is now available through @thegamecrafter.bsky.social! Bring mega-boardgame energy to your game night with this real-time, team based, sci-fi 4x inspired by Twilight Imperium. 3-12 players ~3 hours An unforgettable gaming experience www.thegamecrafter.com/games/crowne...

I... do not like the new photo system on this app. I'd rather see multiple photos smaller than have to scroll them. Please revert.

The Monarch was meant to rise from the dead, instead their progenitor did along with a legion of undead... I couldn't resist putting zombies in my sci-fi 4x. 😉 This faction lets you infect your opponents' units and rise from the grave to fight again! Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Unpub needs more tabletop game mentors! Unpub needs you! Mentor applications deadline extended

Had a wonderful run of the 'final' version of Crowned in Starlight at CabinCon... Told myself to take a break, work on something else... But already I'm designing content for an expansion...

Just a reminder, possibly the last time you'll get to see Speed Racer in IMAX, one night only, today. Arguably one of the greatest movies ever made, and yes I stand by that. www.imax.com/movie/speed-...

Watched Digital Circus. Wasn't sure what I was getting into, but the meta narrative got its hooks into me. Excited to learn the series finale is hitting in June. If you're interested, now is the time to watch. You can catch up quickly and ride the hype train to the finish w/o a years long wait.

Played the game and *really* wondered what they'd do with an anime adaptation... happy to report that it's stylish, pointed, and not a rehash of the game's plot. Excited to see where it goes.

Not all factions in Crowned in Starlight are a team! The Mawborne Horde is so dangerous they are not welcome on the diplomacy table... Leaving their commander to go it alone. Sometimes it's hard to be an interplanar monster driven to devour the entire galaxy. Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

I love #portfolioday... Great to have wonderful art flood my feed.

Once forced into anonymity, the Masqued Cabal turned masks into a shield for conspiracy. With the Monarch dead, their hidden plots finally move into the open... and yours can too! This faction lets you manipulate the recruit deck to always have an 'answer' in hand. Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Rebels who resisted the Monarch, the Stonegrip Clan survived the destruction of their homeworld. Now, with the Monarch dead, they seek to rebuild. Play to lock down and fortify your slice of the galaxy. Once you're dug in... there's no digging you back out. Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

I'm at the age where I cannot differentiate been new slang and a spelling error...

The Inkhide Syndicate rises from the lightless depths to steal and coerce with shadowy tendrils. These Crowned in Starlight players get to have more secret goals and swap them with other teams. Trust me, it's so much fun to make good on quiet threats... Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Hockey's power plays are the best penalty system in all of sport.

Glizzy says it's been a long week. Good night!

Cold-blooded, calculating, and older than the crowndom itself, the Pendrake Cartel values only profit… and in Crowned in Starlight those players use trade and resources to control the game. If you like wheeling and dealing in a 4x, this is the faction for you! Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Been on NyQuil the last couple nights and woke with hazy recollection of dreaming up a great game design, so I checked the voice recorder I keep on my nightstand... Four minutes of unintelligible whispering.

Checking final proofs for Crowned in Starlight tonight! 🎉

Final proof copy of Crowned in Starlight has been shipped from @thegamecrafter.bsky.social! I'm buttoning up the rulebook, and almost ready to hit 'Publish'. If you'd like to help, hop on in to edit / catch typos, and get yourself in the credits as an editor! bit.ly/CiSRuleOfPlay

Identical cloned heirs of the fallen Monarch, the Coronarchs think and move in unison… and in Crowned in Starlight those players wield unmatched fleet power. If you're looking to build and dominate the galaxy with an armada of ships, look no further! Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Twilight Imperium inspired me to make Crowned in Starlight, and it's always nice to get a game in with friends... And we're still friends after everything is said and done. 😉

The Grand Mother calls, and the Myconid Collective answers as one… countless minds woven together by fungal spores. In Crowned in Starlight, Myconid players grow stronger by helping others succeed, turning competition into cooperation! Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Dreamt an impossible transmedia project: 1) Otome game: Boys are “cursed” (vampires, werewolves, etc.) 2) Anime: Heroine breaks the curse to be together... but it actually isekai's him into the game. 3) Otome: Use anime heroine's name in game to unlock a secret route where he knows he’s in a game.

In indie game dev, every time your scope creeps, you add more work to do and may never finish the game. However, every time your scope creeps you add things that help set your game apart from the giant mass of games. It's not quite as simple as never change the scope of your project.

Encasing the world in glass to preserve it forever, the Lenswright Archivists turn knowledge into power… and in Crowned in Starlight players can do the same. Research and copy tech for tactical dominance. Perfect for players who enjoy mastering complex systems. Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Last run of Crowned in Starlight with the old prototype. Inching closer to release on @thegamecrafter.bsky.social. Someone mentioned doing a crowd sale? Never done it before through them. Anyone out there with experience / advice?

Indie game dev is when you, through sheer force of will and massive commitment of time and energy, create an incredible never before seen interactive experience from nothing..... so you can have like five people play it and be like "yeah that was pretty good" You're damn right it was

Tapping into unstable tears in reality, the Riftwitches draw power from the chaos between worlds… and in Crowned in Starlight those players can bend space to strike where least expected. Perfect for players who looking for mobility, surprises, and sudden reversals. Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Dog update: She's real cute...

Cabincon 2026 is on April 16-19th. This 'mini' con is held at an campground and folks play more games all day long! I'm scheduled to run Crowned in Starlight on Friday evening from 6-9pm (after the pizza party). My game will be free, but you will need a pass to get into CabinCon to attend.

Blinding themselves by gazing into a sacred star, the Luminarians receive visions of the future... and in Crowned in Starlight those players get peeks of upcoming events and goals. Perfect for players looking to stay one step ahead with secret knowledge. Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

Want to give Crowned in Starlight a spin? I'll be running this real-time team-based 4x at Tabletop Cleveland on Wednesday, March 18th 6-9:30pm. Tickets are free, but normal fees for Tabletop Cleveland apply. Reserve your spot today! www.tabletopcleve.com/events

Fallen from grace after the Monarch’s death, the Knights of the Orb seek to restore order and their supremacy. The most powerful military force in 'Crowned in Starlight', they’re perfect for players who want to dominate the crowndom through battle. Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

For the first time ever, I've commissioned art for a self-published game. @turbotorbo.bsky.social's faction art for 'Crowned in Starlight' is complete and I'm so happy with how it came out! I'll be sharing pieces over the coming weeks leading up to the game's release on @thegamecrafter.bsky.social.

Adopted a dog today. We really missed having a dog in the house and Glizzy is fitting right in.

And that's not all... Yours truly will be on a panel about adapting in-person #megagames into online games. The panel is free and it will be sure to be an illuminating discussion. 🌞😉 omega-mega.games/games/TBABOO...

OMEGA Con is happening online on March 14th-15th. If you've ever wanted to play a #megagame, here's your chance as they'll be running online! A full list of games is here: omega-mega.games/games

Just saw @turbotorbo.bsky.social's linework for the Crowned in Starlight factions and I am so *hype* right now. I'll be sharing out finished artwork eventually, but I want you all to know that this stuff *rules* and I cannot wait to get it on the game components...

Met someone wearing a ring on each finger and couldn't stop wondering what each rings' power was...