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...

My Taco Bell is closed. My Valentine’s Day is ruined.

Rulebook writing... Yay! 🎉🎉🎉 My favorite thing!... Not really...

We have launched PNP Hero at The Game Crafter. With the closing of PNP Arcade, we wanted to make sure people were aware of another place they can go to get Print & Plays. Visit http://www.pnphero.com to view what we have available so far, with more to come!

Thanks to all the players who came out for Courting Trouble today. Mischief was had, days were saved, and hearts were won...

Got to see the first sketch for character art in Crowned in Starlight and it's gotten me so hyped...

This anime romance has adult character who are actually *in* a relationship. It's what I hear folks begging for in anime romance, and it seems like nobody is talking about it... 🤷‍♂️ I recommend giving it a watch. My partner and I are really enjoying it.

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Reminder: Casting Surveys for next Saturday's Courting Trouble game happening in the Cleveland OH area are 'due' on the 31st, and some spaces are still available. Sign up / return your survey to get a role that best suits you!

Crowned in Starlight's development is coming along. Had a great night running it at Tabletop Cleveland. Signed a contract with an artist (more details to come) and am super excited to see what they cook up!

Wrote something in my journal I kind of liked, in regards to creativity. "Stagnation is the price of comfort. Discomfort is the price of growth"

Psst. Hey you. There's free stuff in my ko-fi library for you to use in your projects - even commercial ones. Don't tell anyone I told you 🤫 ko-fi.com/alderdoodle/...

HEY BOARD GAME DESIGNERS! We're updating our reports on publishing contracts! If you've signed a game with a publisher in the past 5 years, let us know (our Gmail is our name) and we'll send you the anonymous survey. See our past reports here: cardboardedison.com/reports And please spread the word!

The Crowned in Starlight event I'm running at Tabletop Cleveland is full, but if you want to play I'll be running it again at Protospiel Cleveland on Saturday, January 31st @ 6pm at Recess Games in North Olmsted. Tickets for the full Protospiel are $15, but you get $10 back as store credit!

Returning to MTG after a 20 year hiatus and sooooooo much has changed. Being able to order singles off the internet and have them arrive in my mailbox? That's some real sicko shit.

Things constantly feel very heavy. Take care of those you can around you. And make sure to take care of yourself while you are at it.

Crowned in Starlight will be released in time for Origins. 😅

Monster catching squad in action

At MAGFEST? Want to play my co-design with the hunky frog? Find this table and give Snacksquatch a try!

Reservations to play "Crowned in Starlight" on Wednesday, January 28th 6-9:30pm @ Tabletop Cleveland are now open! If you want the mechanical complexity of a 4x board game, but the complications of real-time play and a large number of players, this game is for you! www.tabletopcleve.com/events

New year = New profile pic. This is the Loveland Frog (a NE Ohio cryptid) by the talented @samiligia.bsky.social for my upcoming co-design "Snacksquatch" bu Necessary Diversion Games. If you're interested in family-friendly blind bidding, join the mailing list! necessarydiversiongames.com

The 2025 Indie Groundbreaker Awards are here! Have you published a LARP, table top RPG, card, board, or other analog game in 2025? We want to see it! Submit yours today: forms.gle/Jgnu7Ev5BnkU... Visit www.igdnonline.com/groundbreakers for more details. Submissions close on January 31st.