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@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialSorry for shipping delays this week--we're attending to a couple of family matters.
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialMuch like teaching/coaching...it's hard...and your bosses don't seem to get it and throw obstacles in your way regularly
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialThese are pallets of Sweeping Satellites...complete at the factory, now waiting for shipment to port so they can ship to us!!
Initial estimate arrival here: 24 OCT
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialTeaching to the test is exactly what I was going to comment. Really, the only way to avoid that is to change the test. Also--I don't think the person at the top understands leadership is an art as much as it is science.
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialPractice for a test, teach to a test--you get better at that one test. You don't get #education.
I've never seen a teacher who likes standardized tests or finds them valuable. I've rarely seen an administrator who feels that way though.
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialThe @playersaidblog.bsky.social did a pair of interviews with Yoni (designer of Nights of King Ludd). We put links to those in our latest #kickstarter update.
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialWe have some almost-finished art (wordings will change and there's no icons under the card titles yet) Consider backing!! It is a timely game about the tension between business ownership, workers, and technology
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialLooks like C68 was going down to the wire...
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialAnother #Kickstarter update for Nights of King Ludd. It's interesting--quite a few women were involved in the protests against rapid technological change.
@koboldcurrychef.bsky.socialReposted by @thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialSharks! by @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social was another Pacificon pickup. Any game that has a nautical theme grabs my wife's attention. Any game about sharks is practically a must buy. I was a little surprised to see Sharks! in the midst of a rack otherwise full of Heavy Serious Wargames Yo.
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialIt's more cutthroat with adults...kids tend to be more interested in what they eat rather than forcing others to eat garbage!
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialOur next historical update for Nights of King Ludd is out!! Consider backing the #game!
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.social1/3 through #crowdfunding...we've reached the goal--but please check the #game out...its subject is quite timely
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.social#Education's a big deal for us. Mitch is a teacher the Foundation supports (he's also a relative, for posterity).
*EXCITING* he's a candidate for #Iowa State Teacher of the Year--because he does amazing things with children in his classroom!!
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialBaltic is in da (ware)house!!! We'll start prepping orders this afternoon with the intent of getting everything out on Monday!!
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.social4th update for King Ludd is available...and wild to be wayyy over our funding goal! (And thanks to everyone who has backed!!)
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialI'm always intrigued by games that can be used in #school, especially younger students...and especially if resources are available for *FREE* for teachers...
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialLudd's at 200%. Today's update links to commentary from Dan Thurot and his thoughts on the game. Dan's writing is always worthwhile whether you agree with him or not--because he'll make you *THINK*
@yoyoni.bsky.socialReposted by @thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialPart 1 of my interview with @playersaidblog.bsky.social, discussing "The Nights of King Ludd: The Luddite War on Industry, 1811-?", a new collaborative game of machine smashing and industrial sabotage:
theplayersaid.com/2026/09/07/i...
#boardgames #history @thedietzfoundation.bsky.social
@thedietzfoundation.bsky.socialWe're at 200% of what we needed--so really, it's now just about people wanting a cool game about a timely concept (tech/work) that we're looking to make FEEL like it's straight out of 1811.
