Hey Friends, @beyondsolitaire.bsky.social dropped her latest podcast and youtube talking with me about Designing Historical Games www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5cx.... It's always a great time talking with Liz (thanks again!) Podcast beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.com
Beyond Solitaire Podcast 252: Jeremiah McCall on Historical Problem Spaces
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Friends, are you or do you know any graphic designers who are free to take freelance gig on a short notice? Experience in tabletop games is a huge plus! If so, please contact me!
For the next livestream on Homo Ludens I'll chat with @colewehrle.bsky.social about the second edition of An infamous Traffic. We'll be live on Wednesday, 9pm French time, 3pm EST, a perfect opportunity to ask all your questions and have a sneak peek at the game 👀💨 youtube.com/live/94SH4Ap...
An Infamous Traffic 2nd Edition - The History Behind Cole Wehrle’s Opium Trade Game
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New SPECIALS! For 4Q, we've added SEVEN new games to our SPECIALS page. These are excellent games, some of them among our all-time best sellers. We just have too many in the warehouse. Get them now - some of our best games at 40-60% discounts! zurl.co/xKIuq)]
Thinking I'll need to iterate NuCaptains faster than I usually do, Decided to bash out a low-fi version of the ship card. I can't not try making it pretty.
I did a test run of this version of Captains, implementing a new action mechanic. It didn't go as smoothly as I'd like. More on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/170566...
NuCaptains dry test | Pilot Illustration
NuCaptains dry test by Pilot Illustration on Patreon. Join Pilot Illustration's community for exclusive content and updates.
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@gamingthepast.bsky.social and his new book offer some broad design parameters for any game dealing in a Historical Problem Space (mostly board games and interactive "fiction," but also RPGs). His website's got some thoughtful information, too: gamingthepast.net
Gaming the Past
historical games in the classroom and beyond
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And finally, my new work that I am so excited (and nervous about. www.routledge.com/Designing-Hi... 6/
Designing Historical Games for Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Educators
Designing Historical Games for Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Educators is a complete introductory guide for designing analog games and interactive choice‑based historical texts for history classes...
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If you're a fan at all of my old Homeworld Maps, I just fulfilled a request to upload hi-res versions of some old extraneous maps I did back in the Relicnews days. The Vaygr and Turanic maps are in there! t.co/6RWaGl9sP1
I want to make a game about visiting fantastical places. With Cards representing cities, landmarks, and reasons to go there. You travel. The game is about a journey, for a while.
I'm bad at self promotion, but did you know that I'm also an editor and that you can hire me? I have edited history books (most recently for Osprey) and TTRPGs (for Modiphius and Exalted Funeral among others). Full list: www.stuartellisgorman.com/editor Can contact me via website or here!
Editor — Stuart Ellis-Gorman
I am a historian, writer, and editor specialising in tabletop RPGs and board games. This page lists the projects I have worked on as both a writer and an editor.
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That's a Saturday sorted. Initial scenario's a chilled villagers brawl. Production wise it is acceptable overall. Artwork is superb. Maps are heavy duty coated. Counters are very thin but hard. Booklets are the good size. Player aids very tiny typography though.
Hethwill Wargames@hethwill.eurosky.social · last mo.Just landed at the office.
Managed to sit down long enough to write out where my head has been in various projects. www.patreon.com/posts/168898...
September's Progress | Pilot Illustration
Geeze, ever since school started for my kiddos it's been hard to organize thoughts. At least, since the past week. That cold probably didn't
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One Hour World War II is like Axis and Allies lite - you can play the entire war in around an hour. Check it out! @worthingtongames youtube.com/shorts/e8yCC...
With Fire & Spirit is feature complete now. Looking to get more eyes on the project so if you're interested in joining the playtest let me know and I'll add you to the Discord. Image below is mid-game of the last scenario which pits Georg of Hanover against the Duke of Burgundy in 1709.
For those interested, here is "Imperial Eagles At a Glance”, including info on what the game is about, how to win, components, cards, turn flow, signature systems, and more. You can learn more or preorder Imperial Eagles here: zurl.co/xmJf0
Today’s arrival: Designing Historical Games For Classrooms, by my friend, @gamingthepast.bsky.social
Looking for recs for books on the interwar years in Japan.
If anyone is teaching Roman Republic this year or interested in a Roman political Roll&Write for historical fun, please consider giving my Path of Honors Roll&Write prototype a spin. Solo / Multiplayer. Pdf (rules & record sheets) includes link to how-to-play video. Grateful for any feedback!
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If anyone wants to follow along on super-live development stuff, I do have a discord. Right now I'm talking about NuCaptains and doing a little more on Cruiser/Corvette. Come on down and talk about design! discord.gg/3SjEPsbJK
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Check out the PilotIllustration community on Discord - hang out with 5 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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Lock Horns Games will be opening preorders to USA, Canada, and Europe for the last 100 copies of Penitent and a reprint of The Gods Will Have Blood. There is a discount code via our mailing list for those ordering both. Games will ship early September. Preorders open July 31!
Check out our latest YouTube video: "Alien Response Command — The Underworld | How to Play Demo with James M. Day " zurl.co/U0uxz
Alien Response Command — The Underworld | How to Play Demo with James M. Day
In this video, designer James M. Day shows us how to play ARC — The Underworld using Scenario #2 from the game using the VASSAL module. Note that all art is ...
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We’re hiring at @catan.com! Our studio is looking for a Senior Game Producer: careers.asmodee.com/job/Senior-G... I am not the hiring manager for this position, but I’m happy to answer any questions I can, or refer former colleagues interested in joining our team.
Senior Game Producer
Senior Game Producer
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