Peter Wocken

Easily my favorite artist!

Just found this at a restaurant in Minnesota, and thought of this episode.

If they’ve played the game “hundreds of times”, then they’re down to $0.50/play per person, which is a pretty great return on entertainment cost. Fortunately the games the mentioned so it’s probably easier to just pick up a new copy in mint condition. 🤷‍♂️

Eric Lang and Ken Gruhl are a great design combo!

We’ve been squirreling away gifts for a while, and now we’re having trouble finding some of them. :P

Totally agree. The more games you play, the more you build your lexicon of game mechanics. Even my 8 year old has lost her “gateway game” filter.

@kevinwilson42.bsky.social, just saw your game a Gentle Rain at Target!!!

Great day for a walk!

Sweet!

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screenshot from NJ handbook - which adapts the Right To Be's 5Ds. Distract Take an indirect approach to de-escalate the situation. Start a conversation with the target or find another way to draw attention away from the negative behavior. Ask them for directions or the time, or drop something. “Excuse me, do you know what the next stop is?” “Hey Elena, can you help me with something over here?” Delegate Get help from someone else. Find someone in a position of authority – like a bus driver, flight attendant, security, teacher or manager—and ask them for help. Also, check in with the person being harassed. ask them if they want you to call the police. “Excuse me! This person is being harassed. Can you help?” Report the incident to a supervisor. Document It can be helpful for the target to have a video of the incident. Laws about recording in public vary, so check local laws first. Only document if it’s safe. Tips: • Keep a safe distance. • Film street signs or other landmarks that help identify the location. • Say the day and time. ALWAYS ask the target what they want to do with the footage. NEVER post it online or use it without their permission. Keep your attention on the person being harassed – make sure anything you do is focused on supporting them. “Is anyone helping the person being harassed?” If not, use one of the other 4 Ds to help them. Keep track of comments or behaviors to report in the future Delay After the incident is over, check in with the person who was harassed. Ask: “Can I sit with you? Can I accompany you somewhere? What do you need?” “Are you okay?” “I saw and heard what happened and that was not okay.” Direct If safe, confront the aggressor more directly. Assess your safety first. Then speak up about the harassment. Be firm and clear. Also, talk to the target about what’s going on. Ask: “Are you okay? Should I get help? Should we get out of here?” “That’s inappropriate. Leave them alone.” “What do you mean by that?”

The 5Ds of Bystander Training are great for folks who want to be able to help if/when they witness someone being harassed.

Distract
Delegate
Document
Delay
Direct

@righttobe.bsky.social has short videos for each D:

righttobe.org/guides/bysta...

That's why I have a post-it note on my main screen that says "PRINTING: 10% - 15% lighter" :D

Occasionally RGB files sneak through as well, or some effect or texture just isn't hitting the same way it is on screen. Even sniper eyes let stuff through occasionally.

It's always worth getting a pre-press copy of a game before you hit print on 10,000. Sometimes components are a 1:1 of what they were on the screen and stick the landing, and sometimes you discover small UI/UX tweaks that will level up the final product.

Once of the awesome things about working at @themaestroteam.bsky.social is that I'm empowered to pitch ideas about new games and merch on well known IPs, and then just do it!!! I'm SUPER excited to share more when it's announced!

...and you're super awesome!

Watch the #SuperBowl, or get into the Promotion Zone in Duolingo… easy answer!

Been playing a ton of prototypes and published games the past few days! The board game industry is awesome!!!

FOMO is real. I’m finally going to my first board game industry thing post ‘VID this weekend, but for a hot sec I thought I might needs to cancel, but FOMO was what pushed me to pull the trigger on going.

Depends on if you wear them FT or not. Since I always wear glasses, I just always set them in the same place when I take them off at night. Eventually, you get so used to them that it’s easy to forget that they’re there.

Snarky reply is add an Apple AirTag to them and set a new fashion trend?

Thanks for the spicy bounty Santa!

I love the craft paper look, but it’s SO much easier to wrap with the classic wrapping paper.

Frozen lake with a nice reflection, but thick enough for ice fishing.

Have a fun day!