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Want to give Crowned in Starlight a spin? I'll be running this real-time team-based 4x at Tabletop Cleveland on Wednesday, March 18th 6-9:30pm.
Tickets are free, but normal fees for Tabletop Cleveland apply.
Reserve your spot today!
www.tabletopcleve.com/events

A futuristic knight in blue armor with a red cloak. They hold a white sword with pale blue stars in its blade. A single white star glows above their head.

Fallen from grace after the Monarch’s death, the Knights of the Orb seek to restore order and their supremacy. The most powerful military force in 'Crowned in Starlight', they’re perfect for players who want to dominate the crowndom through battle.

Art by: @turbotorbo.bsky.social

I also wanted to recommend @turbotorbo.bsky.social for game art. They were a consummate professional from start to finish and it was an *absolute joy* to work with them. It was thrilling to see my briefs develop through sketches, linework, and into final colorized pieces. 10/10, would use again!

For the first time ever, I've commissioned art for a self-published game. @turbotorbo.bsky.social's faction art for 'Crowned in Starlight' is complete and I'm so happy with how it came out! I'll be sharing pieces over the coming weeks leading up to the game's release on @thegamecrafter.bsky.social.

🤔 Wow... It never even hits 'regular' sale? That's tricky.

Never been, but have considered it. Hope you're having fun!

A happy fawn colored pit bull smiling as she sits on a reclining woman's chest.

Adopted a dog today.
We really missed having a dog in the house and Glizzy is fitting right in.

And that's not all... Yours truly will be on a panel about adapting in-person #megagames into online games. The panel is free and it will be sure to be an illuminating discussion. 🌞😉
omega-mega.games/games/TBABOO...

OMEGA Con is happening online on March 14th-15th.
If you've ever wanted to play a #megagame, here's your chance as they'll be running online! A full list of games is here:
omega-mega.games/games

Just saw @turbotorbo.bsky.social's linework for the Crowned in Starlight factions and I am so *hype* right now. I'll be sharing out finished artwork eventually, but I want you all to know that this stuff *rules* and I cannot wait to get it on the game components...

Channel?

Met someone wearing a ring on each finger and couldn't stop wondering what each rings' power was...

My Taco Bell is closed. My Valentine’s Day is ruined.

Spent the weekend doing the rulebook and got the first draft finished. Please praise me...

Make big games, have to write big rulebooks... 😓
It'll be nice when it's finished.

Rulebook writing... Yay! 🎉🎉🎉
My favorite thing!... Not really...

We have launched PNP Hero at The Game Crafter. With the closing of PNP Arcade, we wanted to make sure people were aware of another place they can go to get Print & Plays. Visit http://www.pnphero.com to view what we have available so far, with more to come!

@keyframespod.bsky.social Just listened to your latest episode where you discuss You and I Are Polar Opposites and how happy y'all are that the couple are immediately into a relationship. Thought you might wanna add The Invisible Man to the watchlist as a possible compare / contrast?

Thanks to all the players who came out for Courting Trouble today.
Mischief was had, days were saved, and hearts were won...

Got to see the first sketch for character art in Crowned in Starlight and it's gotten me so hyped...

This anime romance has adult character who are actually *in* a relationship. It's what I hear folks begging for in anime romance, and it seems like nobody is talking about it... 🤷‍♂️
I recommend giving it a watch. My partner and I are really enjoying it.

Casting list just went out.
We still have space if you wanna squeeze in... 😉

a red and pink cross stitch on blue fabric. "everything I love causes carpal tunnel" surrounded by hearts, a needle and thread, and a skein of embroidery floss.

relevant to many of yalls interests.

Reminder: Casting Surveys for next Saturday's Courting Trouble game happening in the Cleveland OH area are 'due' on the 31st, and some spaces are still available. Sign up / return your survey to get a role that best suits you!

A group of smiling players in front of the final board state for Crowned in Starlight.

Crowned in Starlight's development is coming along. Had a great night running it at Tabletop Cleveland.
Signed a contract with an artist (more details to come) and am super excited to see what they cook up!

Wrote something in my journal I kind of liked, in regards to creativity.

"Stagnation is the price of comfort.

Discomfort is the price of growth"

Page decor illustrations with a mining town theme.

6 colour cover illustrations on vintage bookbinding style.

30 colour illustrations of fantasy swords.

Black and white page decor illustrations with a nature theme.

Psst. Hey you. There's free stuff in my ko-fi library for you to use in your projects - even commercial ones.
Don't tell anyone I told you 🤫
ko-fi.com/alderdoodle/...

Snapshot of the top portion of three of Cardboard Edison's reports on board game publishing contracts.

HEY BOARD GAME DESIGNERS! We're updating our reports on publishing contracts! If you've signed a game with a publisher in the past 5 years, let us know (our Gmail is our name) and we'll send you the anonymous survey. See our past reports here: cardboardedison.com/reports And please spread the word!

Protospiel Cleveland 2026 Protospiel Cleveland 2026

The Crowned in Starlight event I'm running at Tabletop Cleveland is full, but if you want to play I'll be running it again at Protospiel Cleveland on Saturday, January 31st @ 6pm at Recess Games in North Olmsted.

Tickets for the full Protospiel are $15, but you get $10 back as store credit!

I remember going to my local store and paging through binders hoping they'd have a card I was looking for.
I remember needing a set guide to tell a card's rarity.
There were entire magazines that were just price guides!

I'm sure y'all know this already. It just feels very different now.