I saw the extended edition of Return of the King at the cinema last night. I’m not usually up for long films, but seeing that masterpiece in full on the big screen was such an experience. Definitely some nostalgia bias but it really holds up as a theatrical marvel.

Commonwealth is one of the finest and most unique games I've played. It is pushing at the boundaries of ttrpg design, it was a treat to work on. Please check it out!

I love the creativity in the print and play scene. This is undeniably rad.

I haven’t painted in ages but it was nice to finish off these Witcher Old World minis last week.

Had a great time at HandyCon over the weekend. Played a bunch of stuff, including two games of Battle for Rokugan which has secured its spot as my all time favourite.

hello #portfolioday Im a queer illustrator from the mountains of north carolina drawing flat fantasy. I've done work for mtg, videogames, beer labels, podcast art and socks, but my favorite work tends to be personal commissions. portfolio: shaferbrown.com contact: [email protected]

Hi #portfolioday I’m Rory, a designer and illustrator for games. I like shapes, angles and motifs. Work shown is a series of mint tin games illustrated for Alley Cat Games.

hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Mark, a commercial illustrator mainly working in advertising and editorial but looking to move into publishing. I like to make images with a focus on light and atmosphere. 🔗 www.mark-boardman.com

A nice morning at Messums West. Love this sculpture by Laurence Edwards.

Obligatory snow from the office window pic.

Replanted for next Christmas 🙌

Watched two episodes of Buffy then went to bed at 11. Ending 2025 as I mean to go on.

I was reminded that Andor S2 also came out this year. That’s right up there with Scavengers Reign and Pluribus for best TV shows watched in 2025.

KARNAK My first exposure to a Jasper Beatrix / @dvcgames.bsky.social game. Lots of table talk (and table groans). Love how chaotic it looks after a few turns. Really glad I managed to find a copy of this in the UK.

My final video for 2025 compiles the lessons I learnt about games design this year, from rethinking how I work, what I want to design, and the people who I couldn't have done without. Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026! youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q 🎲✂️

My favourite books, games and TV series that I started or finished in 2025 🧵

My favourite books, games and TV series that I started or finished in 2025 🧵

Next year marks 10 years of me freelancing. There’s been some bumps along the way, but I’m super grateful that I’ve been able to make it work for the best part of a decade.

A quieter year for us with just the one Kickstarter campaign, but a good reception to 52 Realms bolstered sales from our webstore. Eager to get stuck into more Postmark in the new year! (Reposted because I got one of the numbers wrong 🤦‍♂️)

It’s a white Christmas after all! Also I won which, given how bad I am at Battle of Hoth, feels like a Christmas miracle.

A quieter year for us with just the one Kickstarter campaign, but a good reception to 52 Realms bolstered sales from our webstore. Eager to get stuck into more Postmark in the new year! (Reposted because I got one of the numbers wrong 🤦‍♂️)

It’s the end of the 52 Duels campaign and the Christmas tree is up. Yes, I need better cable management.

This looks rad www.kickstarter.com/projects/not...

The animation for the 52 Duels characters was done by the excellent Jason Roberts. He’s not on Bluesky but you can find him at jasonbroberts.myportfolio.com

Another Street Fighter influence in 52 Duels are the character portrait quotes. The Priestess is out to rid the world of darkness one damage-inducing healing ritual at a time.

I think this guy is my favourite character I’ve illustrated for 52 Duels. Partially inspired by Rolento (aka the ultimate stick-wielding badass) from Street Fighter Alpha 2

I think this guy is my favourite character I’ve illustrated for 52 Duels. Partially inspired by Rolento (aka the ultimate stick-wielding badass) from Street Fighter Alpha 2

Always hard to know how interested folks will be in this kind of thing, but I penned a short art diary about creating the look of 52 Duels / Realms.

In a few hours the campaign for Queen of Spies will go live. This game is super important to me, as it will be the first published design from me and my bestie @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social. Stunning work from @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social and Meeple Foundry! gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Hey folks -- Signal Boost time for this week's #TheFullLid. If you have a creative project to promote, leave the details in a reply. Include the title and a link please, so folks can find it. For pre-launch crowdfunders let us know about 2 weeks in advance.

A very English scene from earlier this week.

I really like Ancient Realm by Steven Aramini. It crams a lot of decision space into a short play time, and it doesn’t require a huge amount of table space. Nice morning coffee kind of solo game.

We’re trucking into day two of the campaign

The Galaxies Showcase is rad, and on a personal note it’s lovely to see one of my oldest friends bossing it. Congrats on the success buddy!

We’re live and funded! 52 Duels is the playing card battler you never knew you needed 🃏 On a serious note, it’s always a gut-wrenching feeling hitting launch on a campaign. I’m super grateful for the words of support and for folks checking out what we make. Let’s goooooo!

I love games. All flavours. Video, tabletop, board, war, miniatures. However you want to dice it, they’re all great.

Some nice thematic details in this. I particularly like the calendar time track that advances as you take actions, and actually sends you back one day when you cross time zones.

Some flipping and writing in Around the World in 80 Days. Perhaps an obvious statement given the Postmark catalagoue but I like map based writing / drawing games.

Saw some gig posters using Ai and that’s no good. Gig posters are a lot of artists first gig, they’re fucking with the ecosystem of students getting £20 so I’m making stickers because thermal label printers are our cheapest propaganda tool

Mission: acquire physical versions of Vita games continues. Two of my favourite AC games.

Frost looking fine on the marsh this morning

Introduce yourself with four spaceships.

Very overdue but I’ve finally updated my website. I’m hoping keeping it to one and a bit pages will encourage me to stay on top of it (it definitely won’t).

I wrote a whole book on this, & how games shaped civilization. I am honour-bound to include a link. It's also available in the US as Across the Board. www.waterstones.com/book/the-gam...

A great thread from Tim about play and leisure. Play should be a priority. Something that can sit alongside work and other obligations as a serious contender for time spent. I’m very grateful I can lead a lifestyle where that’s partly possible. Sadly not the case for a lot of folks.

Fun games of Inis and Big Shot yesterday. Two very different takes on area control / majority.

My partner has an open studio on this weekend, and as part of that we put up paintings and ‘dress’ the front room. This is the first year we’ve done it in the winter and I’m enjoying the Christmas vibes (we’re normally pretty sparse with our decorations)

Degree in games. Worked in graphic design. Found a way to combine the two 🙏

Reskeet with a time you looked cool Maybe something from when I used to play regularly. This was from my favourite band’s last show many many years ago. Mercifully I’m the one with a shirt on.