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Posted: Mon, 16 Mar 02:25:32
As promised Friday, here are my
Weekly Updates:
Challenge Updates:
:d10-1: 2023 Extreme Numerology Challenge / 2024 Extreme Numerology Challenge / 2025 Extreme Numerology Challenge: Wrapping up. Microbadges for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 will be awarded, please stay tuned! 2026 is live: 2026 Extreme Numerology Challenge
I have GIMP working! Finally! The new install seems to have restored functionality which means that microbadges might actually happen without divine intervention :geek_grin:.
:d10-2: 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. COMING THIS SUMMER! (2026)
:d10-3: 2025 Challenge: 25 un(der)played in 25: is Wrapped! If you spot errors or make updates, please geekmail me.
:d10-4: 2026 Challenge: 26 un(der)played in 26: is Active!
:d10-5: A special note on the Friday on Friday challenges: ALL owed microbadges should be system-awarded THIS YEAR. 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: Currently re-working for self-publication via The Game Crafter in mid- 2026! Updated timeline: I want this to be for sale by August 1st! Here's the sitch: the game is fine to pitch in its current form BUT needs quite a bit of work if I'm going to put this up on The Game Crafter and get the game noticed that way. The current art.. probably isn't enough to catch attention. I've got ideas... but I'm also open to ideas, so, if you've got anything you'd like to share or anything you'd like to see, please let me know! You can follow along with the ongoing graphic development and vote for your favorite versions here: A new edition coming in 2026!. Yes, there are currently some comments/feedback waiting for me that I haven't addressed. I will get there! Promise! I'm just juggling a lot of irons right now. I'm also trying to figure out a solution for addressing drift. Preferably one that doesn't involve the cards having to stay as print-and-play components...
:d10-4: Bears love Bows: Merry Trashmas edition: Now pitching! Pitch still ongoing??? Bow Tokens are now a thing, but forward momentum has stalled.
:d10-5: Really Retail: No new progress.
:d10-6: Barricade Brigade: Tentatively coming to The Game Crafter in late 2026. Needs work and a new coat of paint :geek_grin:.
:d10-7: The Boxcats of Meowazon : I saw a stock component on Game Crafter that had me questioning what I thought possible. Not quite dead, but not a high priority either.
:d10-8: Contagion and Calamity: The Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793: formerly Philly Fever 1793: Officially On Hold. Still not a priority at the moment.
:d10-9: Read the Runes: Check out the updated TTS! I need playtesters to help me continue refining this one. I like the current art direction, but this will need more if I decide to go The Game Crafter route... There's also the drift problem... As much as I hate to say it, this might have to stay a print-and-play for now...
: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 of late... that said, THIS WILL BE COMING TO THE GAME CRAFTER! In fact, it's likely to be the main game in my 2nd batch of releases :geek_grin:.
:d10-1::d10-1: Eight Elephants: Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
:d10-1::d10-2: Surfboard Stealin' Sea Otters: Officially my entry in this year's 54-Card Contest! Contest complete! #2 Best Family Game and #8 Best Overall Game! Woot! Post-contest: expect some minor revisions in the next few months, then I plan on pitching the otters and seeing if I can catch some waves...
:d10-1::d10-3: Rolling Runes Game delayed to 2026 Roll and Write Contest. On Hold.
:d10-1::d10-4: Tricky Treats: Game considered complete and officially Ready for Pitching! I still need a video...
:d10-1::d10-5: Defend your Dreams: (formerly Dreamcatcher Duty): On Hold. Not a priority right now.
:d10-1::d10-6: Squirrelly (formerly Woodland Warriors) : Contest complete! #3 for Best Art! 2 mini expansions available! Ready for pitching! Could use a video when I get around to it...
:d10-1::d10-7: Trick or Treat : On Hold.
:d10-1::d10-8: Last Leaves : If I participate in the 2026 Children and Family Game Design Contest, this will be my entry for the family category...
:d10-1::d10-9: Fireworks for the Fourth: See :d10-5::d10-9: below!
:d10-2::d10-0: Composer's Cat: 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 complete, new video live, Print & Play Assembly Guide now available, and while entered in the 2026 Cardboard Edison, it didn't place as a finalist. I got good feedback, but I'm not sure what's next for this kitty...
:d10-2::d10-1: Unnamed design: Involves the Titanic and Jenny the ship cat... On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-2: Nine Nopes: On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-3: Book it!: On Hold.
: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, eventually. Please stay tuned!
:d10-2::d10-5: Elements: Coming to The Game Crafter in mid-2026! The rules are fine, the graphics still need work. And I need to rejig the tuckbox...
: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. On Hold 'til I get at least 10 games up for sale on The GameCrafter. Ideally, I want to refine this one and putch it to traditional publishers, but, it might end up on The Game Crafter, we'll just have to see...
:d10-2::d10-7: History Heist: On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-8: Lost in the Labyrinth. On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-9: Critter Calls: Ready for pitching!. I'm happy with the TTS and sell sheet, but do want a video. Not a high priority for pitching, but if I see any calls for party games or icebreaker games I will 100% submit it for consideration.
:d10-3::d10-0: Dragon's Draw: On Hold. Too complex for the Children and Family Game Design Contest here on BGG. It could really use acrylic tiles too... Not a priority, but something to keep simmering on the backburner.
:d10-3::d10-1: Push to the Peak: On Hold.
:d10-3::d10-2: Cardshop Caretaker: On Hold.
:d10-3::d10-3: Unlucky Spirits, Revised Edition: Uncooperative Spirits campaign in-progress. Revised Edition formally entered in 2026 Two-Player Game Design Contest! Come on folks, take a look and help me get this game off the ground! Yes, I'm behind on this contest. I've got to get the campaign done and I've got playtesting to do, but the game still isn't getting any traction and I feel like I'm once again wasting effort. Don't get me wrong: I love the game. I believe in the game. But BGG Design Contests are not helping it... The campaign will get done. I got my playtesting and feedback in by the deadline. I will see this current contest through. But I do need to pivot and figure out a better way forward for Unlucky Spirits. The Game Crafter isn't an option for this one. They can't make the current board (30×30) and don't have good options for the larger albeit modular original design either. This game has to find a home with a traditional publisher or it's not going to make it beyond my kitchen table... Made some progress this week on marketing/promo materials, the campaign, and a teaser video is now in the works.
:d10-3::d10-4: Water always wins: 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. And, yes, it is coming to The Game Crafter in mid-2026 provided that I can find a way to deal with the drift issue... I'm still having trouble with the Mural and cut margins... Charge the Circle poses similar problems, hence delaying both a bit to get a better feel for how best to get The Game Crafter to make them.
:d10-3::d10-7: Nine Tails: Ready for pitching! This one might come to The Game Crafter, but alignment issues are a concern. Plastic cards didn't solve anything, this might be a game for PNP Hero...
:d10-3::d10-8: Puppy Pile: (formerly Dogpile). On Hold.
:d10-3::d10-9: Compound It!: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-0: My Little Fish Tank: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-1: Knick Knacks: Lovely Lamps : Sequel to Knick Knacks: Shaker Showdown. On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-2: Put a bow on it! On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-3: Gator Glory! Backburner. Some random ideas. Nothing blogworthy yet.
:d10-4::d10-4: Eighteen Eggs: Contest complete, game did not place. *sigh*. Rain, Rain Mini Expansion and Player Aids available. The future of this little game... I don't know. It's cute, but it's too kiddie for The Game Crafter. Period. And I haven't come across any publishers looking for solo games for kids... That said, if you see a call for submissions, please let me know! Not writing it off, but pivoting to a more-Game Crafter-friendly design in my forthcoming Snow Squall- similar gameplay, but "prettier" and more geared to the "cozy solo" game trend.
:d10-4::d10-5: Triskell (or maybe Triskellion): name not final: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-6: Snow Squall: In the vein of Eight Elephants and Eighteen Eggs, but a bit bigger, no timer, and more Game Crafter-friendly art. Not much progress this week.
:d10-4::d10-7: So, you want to be a mage...: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-8: Cursed Cards: Delayed until the 2026 contest. Again, I like this little game, but I need to concentrate my efforts elsewhere.
:d10-4::d10-9: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
: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 entry in the 2026 In-Hand Game Design Contest! V3 and V3B (alt. art) Print & Plays available! Workshop Assembly Guide available at the end of updated V4 rulebook. New logo! TTS updated! Photo Workshop Assembly Tutorial in-progress!
:d10-5::d10-1: War of the Wilds: On Hold.
:d10-5::d10-2: Unnamed Puzzle Game: multi-level campaign puzzle game in the vein of Abydos, Read the Runes, and Charge the Circle. Fuzzball-inspired. Backburner.
:d10-5::d10-3: Nine Lives: Pitch in Open Owl's court now. Maybe I'll hear something soon... even if it's a no...
:d10-5::d10-4: Who's ready for the owlidays?: On Hold.
:d10-5::d10-5: Scratch-off: On Hold.
:d10-5::d10-6: The United Cards of America (America 250 Edition): Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!!
:d10-5::d10-7: Lincoln's Cat (America 250 Edition): Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
:d10-5::d10-8: Liberty, Death, or Taxes (America 250 Editon): Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!!
:d10-5::d10-9: Fireworks for the 4th: Semiquincentennial Edition: Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
:d10-6::d10-0: I sits!: NEW: Stay tuned!
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... it looks like this is finally in the process of fulfilling...
: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... AND there's GOOD NEWS: Crystallo lives!.
: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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Game Over On borrowed time...
Happy Sunday and happy playing!
-Rachel
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Posted: Mon, 16 Mar 02:25:32
by Rachel
Feeling a bit better, which is good, especially since I've got lots of irons in lots of different fires right now 😜.As promised Friday, here are my
Weekly Updates:
Challenge Updates:
:d10-1: 2023 Extreme Numerology Challenge / 2024 Extreme Numerology Challenge / 2025 Extreme Numerology Challenge: Wrapping up. Microbadges for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 will be awarded, please stay tuned! 2026 is live: 2026 Extreme Numerology Challenge
I have GIMP working! Finally! The new install seems to have restored functionality which means that microbadges might actually happen without divine intervention :geek_grin:.
:d10-2: 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. COMING THIS SUMMER! (2026)
:d10-3: 2025 Challenge: 25 un(der)played in 25: is Wrapped! If you spot errors or make updates, please geekmail me.
:d10-4: 2026 Challenge: 26 un(der)played in 26: is Active!
:d10-5: A special note on the Friday on Friday challenges: ALL owed microbadges should be system-awarded THIS YEAR. 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: Currently re-working for self-publication via The Game Crafter in mid- 2026! Updated timeline: I want this to be for sale by August 1st! Here's the sitch: the game is fine to pitch in its current form BUT needs quite a bit of work if I'm going to put this up on The Game Crafter and get the game noticed that way. The current art.. probably isn't enough to catch attention. I've got ideas... but I'm also open to ideas, so, if you've got anything you'd like to share or anything you'd like to see, please let me know! You can follow along with the ongoing graphic development and vote for your favorite versions here: A new edition coming in 2026!. Yes, there are currently some comments/feedback waiting for me that I haven't addressed. I will get there! Promise! I'm just juggling a lot of irons right now. I'm also trying to figure out a solution for addressing drift. Preferably one that doesn't involve the cards having to stay as print-and-play components...
:d10-4: Bears love Bows: Merry Trashmas edition: Now pitching! Pitch still ongoing??? Bow Tokens are now a thing, but forward momentum has stalled.
:d10-5: Really Retail: No new progress.
:d10-6: Barricade Brigade: Tentatively coming to The Game Crafter in late 2026. Needs work and a new coat of paint :geek_grin:.
:d10-7: The Boxcats of Meowazon : I saw a stock component on Game Crafter that had me questioning what I thought possible. Not quite dead, but not a high priority either.
:d10-8: Contagion and Calamity: The Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793: formerly Philly Fever 1793: Officially On Hold. Still not a priority at the moment.
:d10-9: Read the Runes: Check out the updated TTS! I need playtesters to help me continue refining this one. I like the current art direction, but this will need more if I decide to go The Game Crafter route... There's also the drift problem... As much as I hate to say it, this might have to stay a print-and-play for now...
: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 of late... that said, THIS WILL BE COMING TO THE GAME CRAFTER! In fact, it's likely to be the main game in my 2nd batch of releases :geek_grin:.
:d10-1::d10-1: Eight Elephants: Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
:d10-1::d10-2: Surfboard Stealin' Sea Otters: Officially my entry in this year's 54-Card Contest! Contest complete! #2 Best Family Game and #8 Best Overall Game! Woot! Post-contest: expect some minor revisions in the next few months, then I plan on pitching the otters and seeing if I can catch some waves...
:d10-1::d10-3: Rolling Runes Game delayed to 2026 Roll and Write Contest. On Hold.
:d10-1::d10-4: Tricky Treats: Game considered complete and officially Ready for Pitching! I still need a video...
:d10-1::d10-5: Defend your Dreams: (formerly Dreamcatcher Duty): On Hold. Not a priority right now.
:d10-1::d10-6: Squirrelly (formerly Woodland Warriors) : Contest complete! #3 for Best Art! 2 mini expansions available! Ready for pitching! Could use a video when I get around to it...
:d10-1::d10-7: Trick or Treat : On Hold.
:d10-1::d10-8: Last Leaves : If I participate in the 2026 Children and Family Game Design Contest, this will be my entry for the family category...
:d10-1::d10-9: Fireworks for the Fourth: See :d10-5::d10-9: below!
:d10-2::d10-0: Composer's Cat: 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 complete, new video live, Print & Play Assembly Guide now available, and while entered in the 2026 Cardboard Edison, it didn't place as a finalist. I got good feedback, but I'm not sure what's next for this kitty...
:d10-2::d10-1: Unnamed design: Involves the Titanic and Jenny the ship cat... On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-2: Nine Nopes: On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-3: Book it!: On Hold.
: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, eventually. Please stay tuned!
:d10-2::d10-5: Elements: Coming to The Game Crafter in mid-2026! The rules are fine, the graphics still need work. And I need to rejig the tuckbox...
: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. On Hold 'til I get at least 10 games up for sale on The GameCrafter. Ideally, I want to refine this one and putch it to traditional publishers, but, it might end up on The Game Crafter, we'll just have to see...
:d10-2::d10-7: History Heist: On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-8: Lost in the Labyrinth. On Hold.
:d10-2::d10-9: Critter Calls: Ready for pitching!. I'm happy with the TTS and sell sheet, but do want a video. Not a high priority for pitching, but if I see any calls for party games or icebreaker games I will 100% submit it for consideration.
:d10-3::d10-0: Dragon's Draw: On Hold. Too complex for the Children and Family Game Design Contest here on BGG. It could really use acrylic tiles too... Not a priority, but something to keep simmering on the backburner.
:d10-3::d10-1: Push to the Peak: On Hold.
:d10-3::d10-2: Cardshop Caretaker: On Hold.
:d10-3::d10-3: Unlucky Spirits, Revised Edition: Uncooperative Spirits campaign in-progress. Revised Edition formally entered in 2026 Two-Player Game Design Contest! Come on folks, take a look and help me get this game off the ground! Yes, I'm behind on this contest. I've got to get the campaign done and I've got playtesting to do, but the game still isn't getting any traction and I feel like I'm once again wasting effort. Don't get me wrong: I love the game. I believe in the game. But BGG Design Contests are not helping it... The campaign will get done. I got my playtesting and feedback in by the deadline. I will see this current contest through. But I do need to pivot and figure out a better way forward for Unlucky Spirits. The Game Crafter isn't an option for this one. They can't make the current board (30×30) and don't have good options for the larger albeit modular original design either. This game has to find a home with a traditional publisher or it's not going to make it beyond my kitchen table... Made some progress this week on marketing/promo materials, the campaign, and a teaser video is now in the works.
:d10-3::d10-4: Water always wins: 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. And, yes, it is coming to The Game Crafter in mid-2026 provided that I can find a way to deal with the drift issue... I'm still having trouble with the Mural and cut margins... Charge the Circle poses similar problems, hence delaying both a bit to get a better feel for how best to get The Game Crafter to make them.
:d10-3::d10-7: Nine Tails: Ready for pitching! This one might come to The Game Crafter, but alignment issues are a concern. Plastic cards didn't solve anything, this might be a game for PNP Hero...
:d10-3::d10-8: Puppy Pile: (formerly Dogpile). On Hold.
:d10-3::d10-9: Compound It!: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-0: My Little Fish Tank: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-1: Knick Knacks: Lovely Lamps : Sequel to Knick Knacks: Shaker Showdown. On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-2: Put a bow on it! On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-3: Gator Glory! Backburner. Some random ideas. Nothing blogworthy yet.
:d10-4::d10-4: Eighteen Eggs: Contest complete, game did not place. *sigh*. Rain, Rain Mini Expansion and Player Aids available. The future of this little game... I don't know. It's cute, but it's too kiddie for The Game Crafter. Period. And I haven't come across any publishers looking for solo games for kids... That said, if you see a call for submissions, please let me know! Not writing it off, but pivoting to a more-Game Crafter-friendly design in my forthcoming Snow Squall- similar gameplay, but "prettier" and more geared to the "cozy solo" game trend.
:d10-4::d10-5: Triskell (or maybe Triskellion): name not final: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-6: Snow Squall: In the vein of Eight Elephants and Eighteen Eggs, but a bit bigger, no timer, and more Game Crafter-friendly art. Not much progress this week.
:d10-4::d10-7: So, you want to be a mage...: On Hold.
:d10-4::d10-8: Cursed Cards: Delayed until the 2026 contest. Again, I like this little game, but I need to concentrate my efforts elsewhere.
:d10-4::d10-9: Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
: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 entry in the 2026 In-Hand Game Design Contest! V3 and V3B (alt. art) Print & Plays available! Workshop Assembly Guide available at the end of updated V4 rulebook. New logo! TTS updated! Photo Workshop Assembly Tutorial in-progress!
:d10-5::d10-1: War of the Wilds: On Hold.
:d10-5::d10-2: Unnamed Puzzle Game: multi-level campaign puzzle game in the vein of Abydos, Read the Runes, and Charge the Circle. Fuzzball-inspired. Backburner.
:d10-5::d10-3: Nine Lives: Pitch in Open Owl's court now. Maybe I'll hear something soon... even if it's a no...
:d10-5::d10-4: Who's ready for the owlidays?: On Hold.
:d10-5::d10-5: Scratch-off: On Hold.
:d10-5::d10-6: The United Cards of America (America 250 Edition): Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!!
:d10-5::d10-7: Lincoln's Cat (America 250 Edition): Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
:d10-5::d10-8: Liberty, Death, or Taxes (America 250 Editon): Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!!
:d10-5::d10-9: Fireworks for the 4th: Semiquincentennial Edition: Coming soon to The Game Crafter! Prototype ordered!
:d10-6::d10-0: I sits!: NEW: Stay tuned!
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... it looks like this is finally in the process of fulfilling...
: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... AND there's GOOD NEWS: Crystallo lives!.
: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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Happy Sunday and happy playing!
-Rachel
Thank you for reading my blog. If you liked it; then please click the green thumb [microbadge=23724] at the top of the page. If you really liked it; then please subscribe.
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Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:49:00
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March 15 - 'The Ides of March'
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March 19 - 1st Day of Spring/Fall
March 20
March 21
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Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:49:00
by Steve
March 15 - 'The Ides of March'
44 b.C.- Julius Caesar assassinated [microbadge=30833]
1935- American actor Judd Hirsch [microbadge=4980]
1962- Five research groups announce the discovery of anti-matter [microbadge=28889]
1972- The Godfather film premieres [microbadge=11141]
March 16
1926- American entertainer Jerry Lewis [microbadge=4851]
1945- American game designer David Wesely (Braunstein author) [microbadge=45156]
1949- American actor Erik Estrada [microbadge=16329]
????- _Kael_
????- Bifford
????- oberon166
March 17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day! [microbadge=4162]
1948- Canadian sci-fi author William Gibson [microbadge=8183]
1951- American actor Kurt Russell [microbadge=20142]
1964- American actor Rob Lowe [microbadge=15017]
March 18
1858- German engineer Rudolf Diesel [microbadge=17206]
1941- American R&B, funk singer-songwriter Wilson Pickett [microbadge=5646]
1965- 1st space walk, Soviet cosmonaut Alexey Leonov leaves spacecraft Voskhod 2 for 12 minutes [microbadge=7774]
1977- The Clash release their first single White Riot [microbadge=5002]
March 19 - 1st Day of Spring/Fall
1813- Scottish explorer of Africa David Livingstone [microbadge=8006]
1936- Swiss actress and 1st Bond girl Ursula Andress [microbadge=1376]
1955- American actor Bruce Willis [microbadge=30315]
1992- Wysire got married a long, long time ago [microbadge=10899] [microbadge=962]
March 20
1821- Dutch East India company founded. First public company to issue shares [microbadge=33469]
1821- American adventurer and writer Edward Judson (pseudonym Ned Buntline, originator of the dime novel) [microbadge=18059]
1922- American comedian/actor/writer Carl Reiner [microbadge=18240]
1928- American children's show host Mr. Fred Rogers [microbadge=48558]
March 21
1962- American actor Matthew Broderick [microbadge=17655]
1965- Martin Luther King Jr begins civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama [microbadge=15614]
1970- 1st San Diego Comic-Con opens at US Grant Hotel [microbadge=40785]
2006- Twitter is founded [microbadge=39630]
????- Karkared
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LPBS: May 1677 - looting Saint-Omer
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:12:57
As so many socialites are on active service this month, Paris is pretty quiet. Still, Louis Renault manages to throw his May Ball (with Maggie Nifisent as hostess) and get a decent turnout. This includes members of the Dragoon Guards and Queen's Own Carabiniers, refreshing their regimental rivalry - only two duels for Maurice (he's a Dragoon Guard) next month.
Louis's bash coincides with Jacques Hatt's gathering for those serving with Third Army - to co-ordinate vital details for the campaign. With First, Second and Fourth Foot Brigades already fighting in the Netherlands, there's only Third Foot in Paris to co-ordinate with itself.
This month's particular objective for the French troops in the Netherlands is Saint-Omer and there is success for some regients, but not all. The 53rd Fusiliers take the worst beating as their approach has been mined. The explosion catches Captain Justin Saad (and many others) in the front of the attack and spreads their remains over a wide area. RIP. Major Sebastian Blanc-Chevaux earns a Mention in Despatches for rallying what's left of his battalion.
While not caught in the explosion, the 13th Fusiliers are still affected. Major Charles Etfeevor leads the withdrawal from the area. It's a very rapid withdrawal and this behaviour leads to a certain loss of face - not to mention a stiff reprimand. Contrarily, Captain Henri De Flection earns promotion to Major for stemming the flow from the battlefield - a feat that also brings him a pat on the back from His Majesty.
The Royal Foot Guards get stuck in to the enemy - and the looting. Their leader, Camille de Polignac, limits himself to just over a thousand crowns' worth so that he can pose heroically at strategic positions, earning himself two Mentions in Despatches ("He's a hero!" "And all over town!"). Top of the list is over two thousand crowns' worth for senior Major Hector William Boone. And there's booty for just about everyone in the regiment.
This month's full report is available for six months at: May 1677
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:12:57
by Paul Evans
"Tiny" Thierry Toothpick returns to form this month. He doesn't turn up to his duels. Though he does send his orange-coloured entourage, the "Tangerines", to bombard his unfortunate opponents with rotten fruit. With other people ducking out of their fights, only those involving Maurice Danseur actually take place and Maurice wins all three.As so many socialites are on active service this month, Paris is pretty quiet. Still, Louis Renault manages to throw his May Ball (with Maggie Nifisent as hostess) and get a decent turnout. This includes members of the Dragoon Guards and Queen's Own Carabiniers, refreshing their regimental rivalry - only two duels for Maurice (he's a Dragoon Guard) next month.
Louis's bash coincides with Jacques Hatt's gathering for those serving with Third Army - to co-ordinate vital details for the campaign. With First, Second and Fourth Foot Brigades already fighting in the Netherlands, there's only Third Foot in Paris to co-ordinate with itself.
This month's particular objective for the French troops in the Netherlands is Saint-Omer and there is success for some regients, but not all. The 53rd Fusiliers take the worst beating as their approach has been mined. The explosion catches Captain Justin Saad (and many others) in the front of the attack and spreads their remains over a wide area. RIP. Major Sebastian Blanc-Chevaux earns a Mention in Despatches for rallying what's left of his battalion.
The Royal Foot Guards get stuck in to the enemy - and the looting. Their leader, Camille de Polignac, limits himself to just over a thousand crowns' worth so that he can pose heroically at strategic positions, earning himself two Mentions in Despatches ("He's a hero!" "And all over town!"). Top of the list is over two thousand crowns' worth for senior Major Hector William Boone. And there's booty for just about everyone in the regiment.
This month's full report is available for six months at: May 1677
Blood Lords 113 - Buncha Angry Dwarves
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:07:29
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:07:29
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Blood Lords 113 - Buncha Angry Dwarves
DF2 #3.03. Meaningful Egg Contact
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:05:55
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:05:55
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DF2 #3.03. Meaningful Egg Contact
[Runequest] "The Company of the Dragon" (Session Five)
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:04:19
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:04:19
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[Runequest] "The Company of the Dragon" (Session Five)
Episode 390: Worldbuilding and Solidarity
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:03:58
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 23:03:58
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Episode 390: Worldbuilding and Solidarity
Muses of Play: Powered By The Bakers (Broadcast Cut)
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:09:22
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:09:22
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Muses of Play: Powered By The Bakers (Broadcast Cut)
S5: Ep.15 - Prophecy
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:08:06
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:08:06
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S5: Ep.15 - Prophecy
Dungeons And Dragons – Descent Into Avernus – Chapter 1 – Session 8
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:05:10
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:05:10
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Dungeons And Dragons – Descent Into Avernus – Chapter 1 – Session 8
Perpetua 37: The Castle Eschatonica 05
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:04:55
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:04:55
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Perpetua 37: The Castle Eschatonica 05
694 DnD But I'm Raging, Also Good at Pouncing and Jumping
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:03:55
Posted: Sun, 15 Mar 17:03:55
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694 DnD But I'm Raging, Also Good at Pouncing and Jumping
