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Game designer with a lot of space battle games on the ol' resume. Recent projects include Stonesaga, Star Trek: Into the Unknown, and the Cosmere RPG! Find more of my game design musings over at https://www.maxbrooke.com/

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If you have a gallery of 3d models somewhere, DM or drop it my way!

22.01.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Correct.

22.01.2026 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, let's chat!

22.01.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The concept art designs are very much toward the 'accurate armor details applied to a fantastical concept' end of the spectrum - while the shape of the mech isn't exactly that of a human, the armor pieces set atop the frame are intended to be recognizably historical in shape.

22.01.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This would be renders for use in 3d printing, eventually.

22.01.2026 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A Royal Guard Bloodwarden from Station Forge with a space Luger and giant broadsword. They are in grimy plate armor with brown leathers beneath and have a cool hat with bright red feathers sticking out of it. The skirt and ragged cape are an experiment with glazing using the blue greens flex triad from Army Painter

A Royal Guard Bloodwarden from Station Forge with a space Luger and giant broadsword. They are in grimy plate armor with brown leathers beneath and have a cool hat with bright red feathers sticking out of it. The skirt and ragged cape are an experiment with glazing using the blue greens flex triad from Army Painter

Same little guy from behind where th cape is more notable.

Same little guy from behind where th cape is more notable.

TRAGIC: Area doofus learns how to
glaze just as the phrase drastically changes meaning.
#miniatures #minipainting

21.01.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

These would probably be more modular.

21.01.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please do!

21.01.2026 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

3D renders for use as scale miniatures. Ideally 3D print ready (or close to it).

21.01.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you've got a good place to view your work, let me know and I'll take a look!

21.01.2026 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

3d render, in this case.

21.01.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Always happy to get a recommendation from you, @bryantfrancis.me!

21.01.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello!

21.01.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking for a 3d sculptor who loves the fiddly details of both giant robots and 15th century Milanese armor. If that's you (or you know anyone who you think would be interested), reach out to me and let's chat about this project!

21.01.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘€ Immerse yourself in the world of Roshar with the Stormlight World Guide for the Cosmere RPG - Available now!

#brotherwisegames #cosmererpg #brandonsanderson

14.01.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is great!

13.01.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Defense of Doing Things Badly β€” Babblings of the Brooke I do not consider myself good at producing 2D art. I can sculpt in physical media pretty well, and I know my way around painting a miniature to a level I consider baseline competency. Drawing, though,...

With Stonesaga closer than ever to being in people's hands, I have a couple of blog posts planned to illuminate a bit of the game's design history. Here's the first: the importance of rudimentary doodles in my creative process!

www.maxbrooke.com/articles/in-...

06.01.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Through a stoney portal, a railroad track is seen with stairs leading up to a dark entrance with glowing eyes

Through a stoney portal, a railroad track is seen with stairs leading up to a dark entrance with glowing eyes

Help us shape the foundations for Plotweaver! There are 6 days left to fill out our survey: forms.gle/pq946CXNoKLF...

Artwork by Christian Benavides

05.01.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 in Game Design β€” Babblings of the Brooke Let’s talk about what I got up to while I was neglecting my design blog in 2025. Once again, I’ll boil each one set of musings to a question that I want to ask myself as I carry out future projects.

What have I been working on in 2025? What's to come in 2026? What's the name of the new tabletop games company I'm launching for several forthcoming projects near and dear to my heart?

Find answers (some) and cryptic hints (numerous) within my year in review!

31.12.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Highly detailed art of Madred, Dukat, and Martok in front of a starfield with blue and pink nebula. At the top is the Star Trek Into the Unknown Glory and Zeal Campaign Expansion title logo. At the bottom yellow text reads β€œPre-Order Now!”

Highly detailed art of Madred, Dukat, and Martok in front of a starfield with blue and pink nebula. At the top is the Star Trek Into the Unknown Glory and Zeal Campaign Expansion title logo. At the bottom yellow text reads β€œPre-Order Now!”

The Cardassian Union made their presence in the quadrant known! Will they ally with the Federation or Dominion? Or remain a standalone faction with their own agenda? You will decide in the Star Trek: Into the Unknown - Glory and Zeal Expansion! Pre-order at a local store or online!

17.12.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Want to shape the game we're making? Take a quick survey about Plotweaver!

15.12.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two characters holding hands, seemingly floating between worlds. One character is wearing modern tech-gear holding a sword and the other character is wearing a futuristic space suit holding a gun.

Two characters holding hands, seemingly floating between worlds. One character is wearing modern tech-gear holding a sword and the other character is wearing a futuristic space suit holding a gun.

We want to hear from you! forms.gle/pq946CXNoKLF...

Filling out this survey will help our team with development for the Plotweaver system! Your answers will be anonymous, and as a thank you, you'll receive a 10% off discount code to the Brotherwise Games store.

15.12.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Brotherwise Games’ Plotweaver RPG takes its first unaided steps Leaving the Cosmere’s nest.

Exciting to see Rascal covering Plotweaver news!

www.rascal.news/brotherwise-...

12.12.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Would you look at that?

No seriously, everyone look at this!

10.12.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heyyyyyyyyyy! We've got socials now!

10.12.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

He (and @johnnyoneal.bsky.social, and @suenshine.bsky.social, @mericmoir.bsky.social, and everyone else on the design team team) are definitely sick of hearing me say "Can we slap a focus cost on this?" by now.

05.12.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cosmere RPG - A Player's Guide to Focus
YouTube video by Brotherwise Games Cosmere RPG - A Player's Guide to Focus

Get Focused (in the Cosmere RPG) with @afischergames.bsky.social!

www.youtube.com/shorts/8U7eV...

05.12.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
On a starfield background in faded purples and blues, the Star Trek logo sits in the bottom left of the image with text below that says β€œShip Pack”. At the top are pictures of the miniatures for both Klingon Birds-Of-Prey; one is painted in the standard green, orange, black and silver to look like the ship in the show. The other is a translucent figure with small portions a light green hinting at an object being there. On the right is a picture of a foil card showing art of Worf, Son of Mogh, and text next to it reads β€œOrder Bonus: Worf Foil Promo” At the bottom in a white border the blue text reads β€œPre-Order Now!”

On a starfield background in faded purples and blues, the Star Trek logo sits in the bottom left of the image with text below that says β€œShip Pack”. At the top are pictures of the miniatures for both Klingon Birds-Of-Prey; one is painted in the standard green, orange, black and silver to look like the ship in the show. The other is a translucent figure with small portions a light green hinting at an object being there. On the right is a picture of a foil card showing art of Worf, Son of Mogh, and text next to it reads β€œOrder Bonus: Worf Foil Promo” At the bottom in a white border the blue text reads β€œPre-Order Now!”

Celebrate one of the most iconic ships in the galaxy with the Star Trek Ship Pack: Bird-Of-Prey Cloaked and Uncloaked! Both of these two highly-detailed pre-painted miniatures have adjustable wing positions, and one features a special cloaked effect!

Releasing starting Dec 10th!

26.11.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
How to Cloak - And Why You Should Be Careful Cloaking! - Star Trek Into the Unknown
YouTube video by Crabbok How to Cloak - And Why You Should Be Careful Cloaking! - Star Trek Into the Unknown

@crabbok.bsky.social has posted a great video tutorial on using cloaking in Star Trek: Into the Unknown. If you're interested in checking out a mechanic we knew would be integral to Star Trek from the start, check it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps2i...

25.11.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Let's Play the Cosmere RPG" YouTube thumbnail showing Cosmere RPG Creative Directory Johnny O'Neal and Lead Designer Lydia Suen smiling

"Let's Play the Cosmere RPG" YouTube thumbnail showing Cosmere RPG Creative Directory Johnny O'Neal and Lead Designer Lydia Suen smiling

Are you a Cosmere fan looking to get into TTRPGs for the first time? Are you an experienced TTRPG player/GM learning a new system with the Cosmere RPG? Look no further than our new YouTube series, Let's Play the Cosmere RPG! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnp7dXN5ZwVnx-Y1ZZ3EeXBeZozDO0Hw2

13.11.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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