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S2E87 - The I.D.I.O.T. Feature (with Scott Dorward)
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 06:08:31
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 06:08:31
A new episode has been added to the database:
S2E87 - The I.D.I.O.T. Feature (with Scott Dorward)
GeekList Item: Item for GeekList "2026 EsCon Gaming Convention Virtual Flea Market 3 Jan (2pm Exchange)"
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 05:56:06
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 05:56:06
by adesireg
An item Board Game: Legacy of Dragonholt has been added to the geeklist 2026 EsCon Gaming Convention Virtual Flea Market 3 Jan (2pm Exchange)
Reply: Chris Tannhauser:: Off Topic:: Re: got that spiderblood in me
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 04:09:49
I didn’t find the tone or themes any darker than “While We Were Waiting to Be Cannibals” from Screams Like Meat. (Be careful what you seek, for you will get it.)
The imagery, now that is all together another thing.
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 04:09:49
by thejadeape
mawilson4 wrote:
Don't have time right now, but bookmarked. I'm perhaps naively thinking that I'm prepared for the tone, having read Screams Like Meat previously. But we'll see. 😄
I didn’t find the tone or themes any darker than “While We Were Waiting to Be Cannibals” from Screams Like Meat. (Be careful what you seek, for you will get it.)
The imagery, now that is all together another thing.
New comment on GeekList A Geeklist of Those Who Died in 2024
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:58:42
Which people in this list do you have in mind as having died in 2025?
This is "A Geeklist of Those Who Died in 2024"; if someone in it died in 2025, that would simply be an error that they're in this list.
I made one or two contributions of people whose death was announced in early 2025, but who'd actually died in 2024. He may have seen them on the last page.
Yeah, late additions of people who died in 2024 (in this case) are pretty common.
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:58:42
by wifwendell
Odiousmaximus wrote:
russ wrote:
soccerref wrote:
I got that. But didn’t several people on this list die in 2025?
Which people in this list do you have in mind as having died in 2025?
This is "A Geeklist of Those Who Died in 2024"; if someone in it died in 2025, that would simply be an error that they're in this list.
Yeah, late additions of people who died in 2024 (in this case) are pretty common.
New comment on GeekList PAX Unplugged 2025 Virtual Game Market
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:58:25
Those were two big purchases for my 12-year-old, who is here with us at the con, and he is now VERY bummed, he walked all the way back to the convention from our hotel with his dad to see if it was at the lost-and-found. (And one little purchase for me.)
If someone accidentally ended up with a green Catalyst bag with some big purchases in the chaos of the VFM, we would be greatly appreciative for a GeekMail.
Thank you so much for checking!!
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:58:25
by light_aura
My spouse was kindly consolidating my PAX VFM purchases in our game bag/wagon while I was picking up games, and when we made it back to the hotel, we discovered a green Catalyst bag that had several brand new games we purchased today is missing.Those were two big purchases for my 12-year-old, who is here with us at the con, and he is now VERY bummed, he walked all the way back to the convention from our hotel with his dad to see if it was at the lost-and-found. (And one little purchase for me.)
If someone accidentally ended up with a green Catalyst bag with some big purchases in the chaos of the VFM, we would be greatly appreciative for a GeekMail.
Thank you so much for checking!!
New comment on Item for GeekList "Top Solo Games Meta Geek List (1-Player Guild)"
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:55:56
Thanks to the other 2 voters who helped vault my personal hobby horse, Reforest, into the top 600. 😂
Jumped to 317 this year, with 14 voters! Destined for next year's Top 10
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:55:56
by jmsmith2434
Related Item: 2024 People's Choice Top 200 Solo Games (1-250)
TJGator wrote:
mortenmdk wrote:
The full data set can be found here: https://xnjk2jxruzylr6rq.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/rank...
Thanks to the other 2 voters who helped vault my personal hobby horse, Reforest, into the top 600. 😂
Jumped to 317 this year, with 14 voters! Destined for next year's Top 10
New comment on Item for GeekList "Top Solo Games Meta Geek List (1-Player Guild)"
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:52:09
Thanks to the other 2 voters who helped vault my personal hobby horse, Reforest, into the top 600. 😂
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:52:09
by TJGator
Related Item: 2024 People's Choice Top 200 Solo Games (1-250)
mortenmdk wrote:
The full data set can be found here: https://xnjk2jxruzylr6rq.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/rank...
Thanks to the other 2 voters who helped vault my personal hobby horse, Reforest, into the top 600. 😂
New comment on GeekList PAX Unplugged 2025 Virtual Game Market
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:15:17
If you want to meet me tomorrow or Sunday to pick anything up, let me know!
https://www.yulgame.com/Vfm/Items/363055?Seller=Thanos&Statu...
J
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:15:17
by Thanos
Thanks to all who connected with me this year, it was a great experience overall!If you want to meet me tomorrow or Sunday to pick anything up, let me know!
https://www.yulgame.com/Vfm/Items/363055?Seller=Thanos&Statu...
J
Reply: RPGGeek Suggestions:: Re: This Week In Geek History - Discussion
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:00:56
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 03:00:56
by dysjunct
I approve.
Friday on Friday- November rolls on
Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 02:52:41
And as always on Friday, here are the current Friday links: 2025 Friday on Friday: Play Friday EVERY Friday of 2025 and 2025 Friday on Friday, November 2025.
Because yes, it's Friday and no matter what, that means Friday here on Herald's Call :D.
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Hello again, Level 5! Let's see how far I get this week :p!
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Dun, dun, dun...
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That's a Red Phase loss this week.
My final score was -15 pts: 28 points from Fighting Cards, -10 points from Aging Cards, 0 points from lifepoints, 0 points for defeating neither pirate, and -33 points from Unbeaten Hazards.
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Weekly Updates:
Challenge Updates:
:d10-1: 2023 Extreme Numerology Challenge / 2024 Extreme Numerology Challenge : Wrapping up. Microbadges for 2022, 2023, and 2024 will be awarded, please stay tuned! 2025 is live: 2025 Extreme Numerology Challenge
:d10-2: 2023 Challenge: 23 unplayed in 23: Done.
:d10-3: Fire in the Library- Summer/Fall 2023 Solo Challenge- Extended!!: Done! Stay tuned for a new series of mini challenges that include some more Weird Giraffe-themed fan promos.
:d10-4: 2024 Challenge: 24 unplayed in 24: is Wrapped! If you spot errors or make updates, please geekmail me.
:d10-5: 2025 Challenge: 25 un(der)played in 25: Active
:d10-5: A special note on the Friday on Friday challenges: ALL owed microbadges should be system-awarded soon-ish. ALL microbadge reimbursements complete! Update: Stay tuned for progress on microbadges!
Designer's Corner:
:d10-1: The 7th Seal : No new progress.
:d10-2: Finders Keepers: No new progress.
:d10-3: Charge the Circle: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-4: Bears love Bows: Merry Trashmas edition: Now pitching! Pitch still still ongoing? maybe no news is good news??? STILL STRESSING! Still working on a pitch video because at this point, it can't hurt...
:d10-5: Really Retail: No new progress.
:d10-6: Barricade Brigade: Playing catch-up! Please stay tuned!
:d10-7: The Boxcats of Meowazon : No new progress.
:d10-8: Contagion and Calamity: The Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793: formerly Philly Fever 1793: No new progress.
:d10-9: Read the Runes: Work on Inscriptions and Keystone Borders continues. 2.0 working rules and PNP files available. TTS is live! Sell sheet posted! Please stay tuned to Friday updates and the WIP thread for continuing developments :D.
:d10-1::d10-0: 10 Minutes to Midnight: I've still got feedback to address over in the WIP thread... *sigh* This has been lower on my priority list due to active contests...
:d10-1::d10-1: Eight Elephants: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers, experimenting, and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-1::d10-2: Surfboard Stealin' Sea Otters: Officially my entry in this year's 54-Card Contest! Contest ready! Setup video available! Voting is underway!
:d10-1::d10-3: Roll the Runes Formerly Color(a)Cross and Number Lock. Rules/components still in-progress! Contest has started! I need to get the WIP up :p.
:d10-1::d10-4: Tricky Treats: Rules, Scorepad, Solo Mode Player Aid, and Sell Sheet all new/updated! PNP remains the same! TTS unchanged. Video in-progress. Game now considered complete and officially Ready for Pitching!
:d10-1::d10-5: Defend your Dreams: (formerly Dreamcatcher Duty): No new progress.
:d10-1::d10-6: Squirrelly (formerly Woodland Warriors) : Contest complete! #3 for Best Art! 2 mini expansions available! Ready for pitching!
:d10-1::d10-7: Trick or Treat : No new progress.
:d10-1::d10-8: Last Leaves : Didn't get to work on the pinecone this week...
:d10-1::d10-9: Fireworks for the Fourth: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-2::d10-0: Composer's Cat: New Year's Eve Concert: Lyricist reborn! 2024 In-Hand Game Design Contest: 5th Best Multiplayer Game; 6th Best Innovative Mechanic; 7th Best Use of Theme; and 4th Best Low-Ink Printing! Major revision in-progress!
:d10-2::d10-1: Unnamed design: Involves the Titanic and Jenny the ship cat... No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-2: Nine Nopes: No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-3: Book it!: No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-4: Librarian's Cat: formerly Palm Library. formerly Littlest Library. 2025 In-Hand Game Design Contest: contest is complete... but I've got plenty of unfinished business to see to and I intend to see it all through! Please stay tuned! Sell sheet available.
:d10-2::d10-5: Elements: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-2::d10-6: Knick Knacks: Shaker Showdown : Contest complete! #3 Best Solo Game, #3 Best 2 Player Game, and #4 Best Family Game! Not bad, not bad at all, especially since I fell woefully behind on the comments... I do plan on addressing all of the feedback. And I do want to continue to refine and improve the game. There's a decent little game here and it's worth pursuing. Still working on additional revisions, including some interesting new twists to the gameplay.
:d10-2::d10-7: History Heist: On hold.
:d10-2::d10-8: Lost in the Labyrinth. No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-9: Critter Calls: Ready for pitching! And TTS is live! Video in-progress!
:d10-3::d10-0: Dragon's Draw: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-1: Push to the Peak: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-2: Cardshop Caretaker: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-3: Unlucky Spirits: formerly Lucky 13: 2025 2-Player Print and Play Game Design Contest now complete. Game did not place. That said, I'm not giving up. New call for playtesters thread posted. New photos. Sizzle reel and ahort pitch video in-progress. Solo and Three-Player modes available! PNP available! TTS available! Come on folks, help me make this ouija-meets-jumanji game shine!
:d10-3::d10-4: Water always wins: Still ON HOLD.
:d10-3::d10-5: Sniper, take the shot!: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-6: Abydos: Contest complete, game did not place... I'm disappointed, but I'm still committed to getting this game out there. Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-3::d10-7: Nine Tails: Ready for pitching! And this is another game that might be a good fit for The Game Crafter...
:d10-3::d10-8: Puppy Pile: (formerly Dogpile). No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-9: Compound It!: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-0: My Little Fish Tank: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-1: Knick Knacks: Lovely Lamps : Sequel to Knick Knacks: Shaker Showdown. No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-2: Put a bow on it! No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-3: Gator Glory! No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-4: Eighteen Eggs: Contest complete, game did not place. *sigh*. I'm still planning on releasing the Rain, Rain Mini Expansion and Player Aids this coming week
:d10-4::d10-5: Triskell (or maybe Triskellion): name not final: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-6:Snowflake Sorter:Snow Storm Snow Squall: New new name :p, slightly different direction, much happier with how this game is progressing :D
:d10-4::d10-7: So, you want to be a mage...: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-8: Cursed Cards: No new progress. The Traditional Deck Game Contest is underway, so I really, really need to get this game BGG ready!
:d10-4::d10-9: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: My entry in Button Shy's 18-Card Cozy Contest! Contest-Ready & Submitted! Rules, components, sell sheet, and pitch video available!
:d10-5::d10-0: Monk's Cat: The Book of [Pawprints]: The third game in the Cat Companion Card Game series, sequel to Composer's Cat and Librarian's Cat. My forthcoming entry in the 2026 In-Hand Game Design Contest! Exciting! Some progress this past week, but I need to get the card functions sorted and the art started...
Professional Projects:
:d10-1: Explosion in the Laboratory/Fire in the Library (2nd edition): Weird Giraffe Games: Campaign wrapped! Campaign fulfilled! Campaign complete!
:d10-2: Dreams of Yesterday: Weird Giraffe Games: Campaign wrapped! Campaign fulfilled! Campaign complete!
:d10-3: In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944: GMT Games: Complete! I still haven't managed to get this back to my table. Gah! In the meantime... see A Solo Sunday Salute - First Impressions - In the Shadows for a preview.
:d10-4: Crumbs!: The Sandwich Filler Game: Minerva Tabletop Games: Initial feedback in. First impressions and some extra crumbs: Solo Sundays- First Impressions: Crumbs!: The Sandwich Filler Game and Solo Saturdays - Continuing to make Crumbs. More formal review posted: Rachel Reviews It- Crumbs!: The Sandwich Filler Game. Campaign funded! Campaign ongoing. Fingers-crossed that Minerva Tabletop Games comes through...
:d10-5: Crystallo expansions and miniature edition: Light Heart Games: Initial feedback in. Previews and additional adventures shared: A crystal cavern at the garage aka mini Crystallo is here!, First Impressions: Crystallo: Untold Fortune, Solo Saturdays- First Impressions: Crystallo: Den of Dragons, and Solo Stories- Playing with all of Crystallo. More formal review posted: Rachel Reviews It- Crystallo: Untold Fortune and Crystallo: Den of Dragons. Campaign funded! Campaign ongoing... Deep Water Games/Friendly Skeleton is a right mess! I feel so bad for Liberty and hope that everything works out in the end. Crystallo is still one of my favorite games and the expansions are great! I just wish that things had worked out differently and I hope that everyone gets their games and expansions in the end. Such a shame.
:d10-6: Lost Adventures: Belltower Games: First Impressions and continuing adventures shared: Two-Player Thursdays- First Impressions: Lost Adventures, Two-Player Tuesdays- Getting Lost with Mom, and Solo Stories - Lost Adventures. More formal review posted: Rachel Reviews It: Lost Adventures. Campaign wrapped! Campaign fulfilled. Campaign complete.
:d10-7: Quirky Bird Games: The zine campaign funded! That's a wrap! Congrats Beth and Angel! Fulfillment ongoing. Keep up the great work!
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On my to-do for the weekend: Check in on all of my active WIPs to address feedback, post the new WIPs, more videos, more experimenting/number crunching on The Game Crafter (did you know that you can publish your games on The Game Crafter WITHOUT a box? I certainly didn't before today. And while it's a bit unorthodox, it might be just the solution needed to bring some of my games to life :whistle:). I'm also pleased to report that Monday's Mythic Monday Elder Sign report is already 100% done:D, so there's that to look forward to too!
Game Over On borrowed time...
Happy Friday and happy playing!
-Rachel
P.S.
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Posted: Sat, 22 Nov 02:52:41
by Rachel
Happy 47th Friday of 2025, everyone!! It's been another busy week. Announcing the 6th Annual 1 Player Guild Holiday Card Exchange - Signup Deadline: 11-27 is active, voting is still underway for the 2025 54-Card Game Design Contest, the 2025 Solitaire Print and Play Contest is a wrap, the 2025 People's Choice Top Solo Games (1-250) is now complete, and best of all it's Friday!And as always on Friday, here are the current Friday links: 2025 Friday on Friday: Play Friday EVERY Friday of 2025 and 2025 Friday on Friday, November 2025.
Because yes, it's Friday and no matter what, that means Friday here on Herald's Call :D.
Hello again, Level 5! Let's see how far I get this week :p!
Dun, dun, dun...
That's a Red Phase loss this week.
My final score was -15 pts: 28 points from Fighting Cards, -10 points from Aging Cards, 0 points from lifepoints, 0 points for defeating neither pirate, and -33 points from Unbeaten Hazards.
---------------------------
Weekly Updates:
Challenge Updates:
:d10-1: 2023 Extreme Numerology Challenge / 2024 Extreme Numerology Challenge : Wrapping up. Microbadges for 2022, 2023, and 2024 will be awarded, please stay tuned! 2025 is live: 2025 Extreme Numerology Challenge
:d10-2: 2023 Challenge: 23 unplayed in 23: Done.
:d10-3: Fire in the Library- Summer/Fall 2023 Solo Challenge- Extended!!: Done! Stay tuned for a new series of mini challenges that include some more Weird Giraffe-themed fan promos.
:d10-4: 2024 Challenge: 24 unplayed in 24: is Wrapped! If you spot errors or make updates, please geekmail me.
:d10-5: 2025 Challenge: 25 un(der)played in 25: Active
:d10-5: A special note on the Friday on Friday challenges: ALL owed microbadges should be system-awarded soon-ish. ALL microbadge reimbursements complete! Update: Stay tuned for progress on microbadges!
Designer's Corner:
:d10-1: The 7th Seal : No new progress.
:d10-2: Finders Keepers: No new progress.
:d10-3: Charge the Circle: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-4: Bears love Bows: Merry Trashmas edition: Now pitching! Pitch still still ongoing? maybe no news is good news??? STILL STRESSING! Still working on a pitch video because at this point, it can't hurt...
:d10-5: Really Retail: No new progress.
:d10-6: Barricade Brigade: Playing catch-up! Please stay tuned!
:d10-7: The Boxcats of Meowazon : No new progress.
:d10-8: Contagion and Calamity: The Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793: formerly Philly Fever 1793: No new progress.
:d10-9: Read the Runes: Work on Inscriptions and Keystone Borders continues. 2.0 working rules and PNP files available. TTS is live! Sell sheet posted! Please stay tuned to Friday updates and the WIP thread for continuing developments :D.
:d10-1::d10-0: 10 Minutes to Midnight: I've still got feedback to address over in the WIP thread... *sigh* This has been lower on my priority list due to active contests...
:d10-1::d10-1: Eight Elephants: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers, experimenting, and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-1::d10-2: Surfboard Stealin' Sea Otters: Officially my entry in this year's 54-Card Contest! Contest ready! Setup video available! Voting is underway!
:d10-1::d10-3: Roll the Runes Formerly Color(a)Cross and Number Lock. Rules/components still in-progress! Contest has started! I need to get the WIP up :p.
:d10-1::d10-4: Tricky Treats: Rules, Scorepad, Solo Mode Player Aid, and Sell Sheet all new/updated! PNP remains the same! TTS unchanged. Video in-progress. Game now considered complete and officially Ready for Pitching!
:d10-1::d10-5: Defend your Dreams: (formerly Dreamcatcher Duty): No new progress.
:d10-1::d10-6: Squirrelly (formerly Woodland Warriors) : Contest complete! #3 for Best Art! 2 mini expansions available! Ready for pitching!
:d10-1::d10-7: Trick or Treat : No new progress.
:d10-1::d10-8: Last Leaves : Didn't get to work on the pinecone this week...
:d10-1::d10-9: Fireworks for the Fourth: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-2::d10-0: Composer's Cat: New Year's Eve Concert: Lyricist reborn! 2024 In-Hand Game Design Contest: 5th Best Multiplayer Game; 6th Best Innovative Mechanic; 7th Best Use of Theme; and 4th Best Low-Ink Printing! Major revision in-progress!
:d10-2::d10-1: Unnamed design: Involves the Titanic and Jenny the ship cat... No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-2: Nine Nopes: No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-3: Book it!: No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-4: Librarian's Cat: formerly Palm Library. formerly Littlest Library. 2025 In-Hand Game Design Contest: contest is complete... but I've got plenty of unfinished business to see to and I intend to see it all through! Please stay tuned! Sell sheet available.
:d10-2::d10-5: Elements: Ready for pitching! Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-2::d10-6: Knick Knacks: Shaker Showdown : Contest complete! #3 Best Solo Game, #3 Best 2 Player Game, and #4 Best Family Game! Not bad, not bad at all, especially since I fell woefully behind on the comments... I do plan on addressing all of the feedback. And I do want to continue to refine and improve the game. There's a decent little game here and it's worth pursuing. Still working on additional revisions, including some interesting new twists to the gameplay.
:d10-2::d10-7: History Heist: On hold.
:d10-2::d10-8: Lost in the Labyrinth. No new progress.
:d10-2::d10-9: Critter Calls: Ready for pitching! And TTS is live! Video in-progress!
:d10-3::d10-0: Dragon's Draw: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-1: Push to the Peak: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-2: Cardshop Caretaker: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-3: Unlucky Spirits: formerly Lucky 13: 2025 2-Player Print and Play Game Design Contest now complete. Game did not place. That said, I'm not giving up. New call for playtesters thread posted. New photos. Sizzle reel and ahort pitch video in-progress. Solo and Three-Player modes available! PNP available! TTS available! Come on folks, help me make this ouija-meets-jumanji game shine!
:d10-3::d10-4: Water always wins: Still ON HOLD.
:d10-3::d10-5: Sniper, take the shot!: No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-6: Abydos: Contest complete, game did not place... I'm disappointed, but I'm still committed to getting this game out there. Crunching the numbers and weighing my options, potentially coming to The Game Crafter...
:d10-3::d10-7: Nine Tails: Ready for pitching! And this is another game that might be a good fit for The Game Crafter...
:d10-3::d10-8: Puppy Pile: (formerly Dogpile). No new progress.
:d10-3::d10-9: Compound It!: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-0: My Little Fish Tank: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-1: Knick Knacks: Lovely Lamps : Sequel to Knick Knacks: Shaker Showdown. No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-2: Put a bow on it! No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-3: Gator Glory! No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-4: Eighteen Eggs: Contest complete, game did not place. *sigh*. I'm still planning on releasing the Rain, Rain Mini Expansion and Player Aids this coming week
:d10-4::d10-5: Triskell (or maybe Triskellion): name not final: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-6:
:d10-4::d10-7: So, you want to be a mage...: No new progress.
:d10-4::d10-8: Cursed Cards: No new progress. The Traditional Deck Game Contest is underway, so I really, really need to get this game BGG ready!
:d10-4::d10-9: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: My entry in Button Shy's 18-Card Cozy Contest! Contest-Ready & Submitted! Rules, components, sell sheet, and pitch video available!
:d10-5::d10-0: Monk's Cat: The Book of [Pawprints]: The third game in the Cat Companion Card Game series, sequel to Composer's Cat and Librarian's Cat. My forthcoming entry in the 2026 In-Hand Game Design Contest! Exciting! Some progress this past week, but I need to get the card functions sorted and the art started...
Professional Projects:
:d10-1: Explosion in the Laboratory/Fire in the Library (2nd edition): Weird Giraffe Games: Campaign wrapped! Campaign fulfilled! Campaign complete!
:d10-2: Dreams of Yesterday: Weird Giraffe Games: Campaign wrapped! Campaign fulfilled! Campaign complete!
:d10-3: In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943 - 1944: GMT Games: Complete! I still haven't managed to get this back to my table. Gah! In the meantime... see A Solo Sunday Salute - First Impressions - In the Shadows for a preview.
:d10-4: Crumbs!: The Sandwich Filler Game: Minerva Tabletop Games: Initial feedback in. First impressions and some extra crumbs: Solo Sundays- First Impressions: Crumbs!: The Sandwich Filler Game and Solo Saturdays - Continuing to make Crumbs. More formal review posted: Rachel Reviews It- Crumbs!: The Sandwich Filler Game. Campaign funded! Campaign ongoing. Fingers-crossed that Minerva Tabletop Games comes through...
:d10-5: Crystallo expansions and miniature edition: Light Heart Games: Initial feedback in. Previews and additional adventures shared: A crystal cavern at the garage aka mini Crystallo is here!, First Impressions: Crystallo: Untold Fortune, Solo Saturdays- First Impressions: Crystallo: Den of Dragons, and Solo Stories- Playing with all of Crystallo. More formal review posted: Rachel Reviews It- Crystallo: Untold Fortune and Crystallo: Den of Dragons. Campaign funded! Campaign ongoing... Deep Water Games/Friendly Skeleton is a right mess! I feel so bad for Liberty and hope that everything works out in the end. Crystallo is still one of my favorite games and the expansions are great! I just wish that things had worked out differently and I hope that everyone gets their games and expansions in the end. Such a shame.
:d10-6: Lost Adventures: Belltower Games: First Impressions and continuing adventures shared: Two-Player Thursdays- First Impressions: Lost Adventures, Two-Player Tuesdays- Getting Lost with Mom, and Solo Stories - Lost Adventures. More formal review posted: Rachel Reviews It: Lost Adventures. Campaign wrapped! Campaign fulfilled. Campaign complete.
:d10-7: Quirky Bird Games: The zine campaign funded! That's a wrap! Congrats Beth and Angel! Fulfillment ongoing. Keep up the great work!
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On my to-do for the weekend: Check in on all of my active WIPs to address feedback, post the new WIPs, more videos, more experimenting/number crunching on The Game Crafter (did you know that you can publish your games on The Game Crafter WITHOUT a box? I certainly didn't before today. And while it's a bit unorthodox, it might be just the solution needed to bring some of my games to life :whistle:). I'm also pleased to report that Monday's Mythic Monday Elder Sign report is already 100% done:D, so there's that to look forward to too!
Happy Friday and happy playing!
-Rachel
P.S.
The Ascension: Deckbuilding Game League IS coming back! Woot! Official Stone Blade Ascension Legends Cup! Starts Saturday, November 29th. Sign Up Now!!
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