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Mike Kimmel

@mkimmel.bsky.social

Senior Developer at Paizo. Working on Starfinder Second Edition! Author of adventures. Game designer. Former educator. (he/him)

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Did you name it Mewtwo

14.11.2025 03:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wouldn't surprise me to learn that codename is already taken.

14.11.2025 03:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had completely forgotten that one of the host dragon's abilities is just called "Covered in Bugs." Anyway Starfinder Alien Core is releasing soon and it's VERY EXCITING.

17.10.2025 15:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"try hard or die hard"

29.09.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I mean, that still might be better than most!

21.09.2025 01:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Send them in for grading? ๐Ÿ˜…

21.09.2025 01:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's a much better book thanks to you and the rest of your team, Avi! @legalizegoblins.bsky.social

08.08.2025 22:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Game journalists talking about new TTRPGs this year, don't forget about Starfinder 2e please!! It's a truly stunning science fantasy game built on the award-winning Pathfinder 2e engine. It was created by a super queer team. It deserves your attention!

07.08.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 103    ๐Ÿ” 36    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Huge shout-out to my fellow Starfriends @mechaspacewitch.bsky.social @kitsunewarlock.bsky.social @d20diaries.bsky.social @oncallgm.bsky.social @sketching101.bsky.social

03.08.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Launching a new TTRPG is exhausting. So is Gen Con. But the outpouring of fan enthusiasm is an excellent reminder of why we work so dang hard to create these games. Be kind and fight on, Starfinders! Have fun with Starfinder Second Edition! #Starfinder #Starfinder2E #GenCon #TTRPG

03.08.2025 23:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 65    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Dae, the Starfinder iconic pahtra solarian, Chk Chk, the Starfinder iconic shirren mystic, Obozaya, the Starfinder iconic vesk soldier, fight off an encroaching hoard of crawling aliens on a spaceship. In the bottom left corner of the image is the "Starfinder" Second Edition logo.

Dae, the Starfinder iconic pahtra solarian, Chk Chk, the Starfinder iconic shirren mystic, Obozaya, the Starfinder iconic vesk soldier, fight off an encroaching hoard of crawling aliens on a spaceship. In the bottom left corner of the image is the "Starfinder" Second Edition logo.

Our Starfinder Team has been diligently working to make Starfinder Second Edition surpass your most intergalactic dreams! Read about what inspires them in the Meet the Starfinder Team blog!

09.05.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 126    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Plus the all new extra crispy "lava chicken" flavor.

07.05.2025 00:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The [redacted] are super cool.

03.05.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Arcane? Check. Cosmic? Check. Dragon? Check. Don't mind me. Just triple checking the traits on this Starfinder Second Edition critter.

01.05.2025 00:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Had such a wonderful time at Norwescon. Thanks for having us!

21.04.2025 00:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Both @mechaspacewitch.bsky.social and @mkimmel.bsky.social nodded in appreciation to this.

20.04.2025 04:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Neeeeerrrrrds.

26.03.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whatever you're writing, have a throughline.

23.02.2025 01:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Zemir, the Starfinder iconic human witchwarper, and Obozaya, the Starfinder iconic vesk soldier, are embroiled in epic combat with Illumantula, a large guardian creature that resembles a cosmic light monster.

Zemir, the Starfinder iconic human witchwarper, and Obozaya, the Starfinder iconic vesk soldier, are embroiled in epic combat with Illumantula, a large guardian creature that resembles a cosmic light monster.

Join us on our Road to the Stars as the Starfinder Team takes us on a tour of our upcoming Starfinder Second Edition rulebooks and adventures! Watch the Live Stream tomorrow, February 12th, at 4PM PST!

12.02.2025 00:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 197    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

It's much simpler if you live in one of those states, but it's possible for Paizo to open up other states if needed. (Easier said than done in many cases, as all the regulations, processes, and costs are different from state to state.)

08.02.2025 05:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are Paizo employees who work from/live in Canada. I'd consider reaching out to HR to ask about that process and perhaps applying anyway if you think you're a good fit.

07.02.2025 18:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Every state has specific regulations, costs, and processes for getting set up to hire remote employees, and some are more prohibitive or expensive than others.

07.02.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You do not need a degree in English or Mathematics to be considered for this job, by the way. You should be a strong writer and have relevant math skills. "Equivalent experience" can be many things aside from a degree. (Repeating a disclaimer: I am not in HR, just a member of the Starfinder team.)

07.02.2025 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(Disclaimer: I am not HR.)

1. There are plenty of people at Paizo who have LinkedIn accounts, and plenty who don't. If you have a thorough/active account, it can't hurt to link it, but I doubt it matters if you don't have LinkedIn.

2. Yeah, a cover letter is a good idea.

07.02.2025 06:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A bachelor's or similar experience is preferred, but not required. :)

07.02.2025 04:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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07.02.2025 03:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 157    ๐Ÿ” 110    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

I've begun a starter pack for #starfinder podcasts and creators! If you want to be included/have any recos just let me know!
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20.11.2024 18:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Typo of the day: "yeleportation."

02.05.2024 19:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Starfinder Core Rulebook, a graph ruled notebook, and pencil.

Starfinder Core Rulebook, a graph ruled notebook, and pencil.

Some days I work with fancy spreadsheets and dozens of PDFs. Today I did much of my work with a notebook, a pencil, and the Starfinder Core Rulebook. Sometimes you need to go back to basics.

20.12.2023 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll be attending Norwescon in March! Anyone else attending? I'm hoping to be on some panels, and maybe... just maybe... I'll run some demos of Starfinder 2E!

06.12.2023 19:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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