Jonah White

LAST DAY to vote in this year's IF Comp @IFComp.org!!! If you miss the chance to vote in this year's competition, you can still vote in next year's. Plus, all submissions can be played after the competition, so check them out whenever you get a chance.
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The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025. Join us this Saturday, 4pm EST for the awards at https://www.twitch.tv/interactivefictioncomp

LAST DAY to enter your votes at ifcomp.org, everyone! Get 'em in by midnight EST! Thank you so much for the time you have spent experiencing entries, reviewing, rating... please join us THIS SATURDAY at 4pm EST for the awards ceremony at www.twitch.tv/interactivef...

ONLY ONE MORE day to vote in IF Comp @IFComp.org!!! There's still time to play five games and tell our creative designers how much you enjoyed their work.
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TWO days left to vote in IF Comp @IFComp.org!!! Play five games and let some independent creators know how much you love their work!
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THREE days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. You can support independent creators by checking out any of these 80+ free games.
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Agency in Games How games give us room to grow

Some thoughts on what games teach us about agency, and a list of upcoming gaming events.

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FOUR days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free games by independent creators. Not enough time? Don't worry, the games will stick around, whether you vote or not!
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FIVE days left to vote in IF Comp @IFComp.org. 80+ free games by independent creators, including parser and choice-based games.
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The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

It's the weekend! It's also the FINAL WEEKEND before IFComp 2025 wraps! Remember to get those final votes in. Also, if you are in a position to do so and have not yet contributed to this year's Colossal Fund, we're just a bit short of our stretch goal. Thank you! Have fun!

SIX days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free text-based games by independent creators.
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SEVEN days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free narrative-driven games by independent creators.
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EIGHT days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free games by independent creators, some shorter than 15 minutes.
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Cover images of six of the IF Comp games: The Olive Tree, A Council of Crows, Moon Logic, Murderworld, Frankenfingers, and Clickbait.

Only two weeks left to vote in IFComp @ifcomp.org

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80+ free games by independent creators are ready for your input.

The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

Hey, hey, it's the weekend! If you've got a little time to chill with some stories and games, swing on over to ifcomp.org - voting closes Oct 15, and our authors would really love your feedback!

If you've got a little time, we've got a *lot* of stories and games. If you play (and rate) just five of them before Oct 15, then you can be a judge. We'd love more judges! Check it out at ifcomp.org

Amazing time at the Chicago Indie Game Showcase. There's a real passion for indie games in Chicago, and it shows.

Y’all TURNED OUT at this year’s CIGS!!!! 39 games, 500+ attendees, 3 amazing DJ’s, 5 incredible speakers, a bunch of live tattoos, and more than a few fuses blown, y’all made it an event to remember. We’re already pumped for the next one 💪🏼🔥🎮 #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025

The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

We did it! The 2025 Colossal Fund hit $8K!

85 entries means more authors will share the prize pool. Let's stretch to $10K to boost the prizes a bit.

If you are in a position to donate and haven't, consider heading to ifcomp.org to hit the big blue donation button.

The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which games were your favorite of them all?

You've got until October 15 to leave 5 ratings, thus becoming an IFComp judge. (The fancy old-timey wig is optional.)

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A coffee mug featuring this year's IFComp logo.

A t-shirt featuring this year's IFComp logo.

If you like this year's logo, and want to pick up a little 2025 IFComp gear, we have mugs & shirts available. Portion of purchases goes toward buying some swag as prizes for the authors in this year's competition. www.zazzle.com/collections/...

The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text ‘IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

We’re grateful to Paula Noriega for creating the beautiful IFComp 2025 logo. They were wonderful to work with. If you’re looking for an artist, Paula is open for commissions! You can find their work at www.instagram.com/artby.png/

This year's IF Comp is live! Can't wait to play some of these games over the next month. Hoping to share some recommendations soon.

Preparing for Public Health Disasters With Tabletop Games What can we learn from a wargame about combating illness?

Wargames and board game-adjacent scenarios can reveal the cracks in our health disaster preparedness, as contributor @aavoigt.bsky.social writes. These "tabletop exercises" are all about addressing uncertainty.

George "Superbunnyhop" Weidman needs help fighting a corrupt HOA.

Last Train To Bremen has launched on Backerkit!

Chicago Indie Game Showcase Chicago Indie Game Showcase (C.I.G.S) is a one-day convention featuring independent games from Chicago and the greater Midwest.

Absolutely in awe of the outpouring of support from the community; having passed a full $30,000, we're going to be able to pursue our goal of a communal space for Chicago indie devs. Thank you. There's still a couple days left to get your CIGS tickets for cheap!

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Join Implementing Puzzles in Roll20 [GM Webinar] - Discord / Google Meet - Game Master Workshop | StartPlaying Games This 1-hour webinar will cover making and implementing puzzles in Roll20, and will include: -A discussion of how to justify puzzles in TTRPG gameplay -Using tokens, rollable tables, and maps to increa...

GMs, DMs, and fellow #TTRPG people, lend me your ears! On the coming 26th of June at 7 pm EST, I shall recount methods for the effective hosting of puzzles within Roll20, for free! Aye, free, thanks to the generosity of @startplaying.bsky.social!

Signup + details: startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

Free RPG Day! — First Aid Comics Free RPG Day is June 21! Come by the store for free Roleplaying Game products, chances to play games, an RPG fan meetup, and a 20% Gaming Sale ! (Sale does not include trading card game products.) ...

You can pre-register by calling or emailing the store! 773/752-6642 or firstaidchicago@gmail.com

Or just show up. I’m sure we can find room. 😉

Full details on their website:
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SCHEDULE: 1-4pm: GAME - Dragonbane RPG with GM Mel 4-5pm: Gamer Meetup 5-8pm: GAME - Dungeon Crawl Classics with GM Jonah All Day: Free RPG Products & Sale! You can pre-register for the two games by calling or emailing the store! 773/752-6642 or firstaidchicago@gmail.com

Happy #FreeRPGDay!

To all my Chicago friends, First Aid Comics in Hyde Park is offering free games all day. We have scheduled sessions of Dragonbane and Dungeon Crawl Classics. Please come!