At many points I have said that my favorite part of game design is sitting in a room with folks, making yourself laugh, and then running with it as srs design work TM. It makes me happy that teaching game design is so far the same. :)

Image alt text: Image of a colorful slide using the colors/set design of Game Changer as background. Slide title reads: "Industry Documentation Standards" followed by: "Doesn't exist. Every org disagrees on documentation type and purposes." An image of Sam Reich dancing sits opposite the text.

WotC, like it or not, is the biggest force in this industry. They set the pace and expectations of those around us. Besides the inalienable rights to their labor and dignity, we all benefit from a union in that position.

I'm gonna say that TTRPG designers would benefit from designing outside TTRPGS. I have learned SO much on my forays into creating simple video and board games. It all cross-pollinates.

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It was a real pleasure, Nem!

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I don’t think many nondisabled people realize that laws mandating accommodations are purposefully weak. Your employer gets to decide what an “undue burden” is. They hardly ever get called to account anyway, but if they do, they can cry about money or work hours or pretty much anything they like.

even with trade in + some birthday $ it’s still going to be at least ~$500 for me to recoup the cost so commissions truly help out because this cc debt is never ending and the mental health strain it’s taking on me is a lot. shares appreciated!

Will never not repost boss, the fascism

"Diplomacy is a fragile art, and still everyone insists on carrying around these big sticks. " Completing their mission for the UoM, our pilots now will try to salvage Union's reputation among the factions of the rebellion. Join us now to see if peace can yet prevail!

Like, who knows how the final film will come all together. But I can say there is a powerful authorial voice in this scene alone and because of that, it offers humanity and genuine connection.

My class, Foundations of Game Design, surveys games as a medium and profession, overviews game design as a practice, and workshops concepting and pitching games. If you're in the Seattle area and interested in making games, I'd recommend checking the program out!