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Paul in Vermont

@adamspaulr.bsky.social

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Hubbie, Dad, Teacher, Board & Card Game Designer, Illustrator, Writer, Geek, Music Listener, Movie Fan, Pop Culturist, and all around nice guy. Co-owner @permagringames.bsky.social

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Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · May 13

Sadly, not really feeling it this season of The Last of Us. I enjoyed the first season…felt story focused. This season feels a bit too much “Defeat the _____” level and then progress to the “_______” level.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · May 12

Just to be clear, we went from a truly bat-shit crazy tariff to an absolutely awful one.

Some will frame this as a “win” and “genius negotiation” versus the hot mess it continues to be.

This admin punched us in the face. Switched to punching us in the gut & said “We made the punching better.”

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · May 4

Thunderbolts* was really good.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 27

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.

(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 26

That’s the film about people decaying, yes?

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 22

You know, 9 out of 10 people feel more youthful and attractive after buying this game. Just saying.

An ad for Crowns & Cutthroats with a small storm cloud over a pink castle.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 21

Well, if it was stolen by Josh Campbell and Kit Maher, this case will be easy as pie to solve.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 13

Am really enjoying South of Midnight. That is all.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 11

Poll tax much? So much for “blue dog” I guess.

Not to mention that review upon review upon review of elections doesn’t support that non-citizens are voting in elections in any kind of statistically relevant manner.

You’ve chosen disenfranchising voters based off untruths and fearmongering.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 10

Ugh. So sorry.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 10

Indie Boardgame To-Do today:

- Send sell sheet to friendly, local game stores (northeast)
- work on new project design (Codename: Feudal)
- work on illustrations for new card game (Codename: Sap Bucket)
- Prep reviewer copies of Crowns & Cutthroats and get into mail
- Finalize Scotch rulebook

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Board Game Bard @boardgamebard.com · Apr 4

Last time we tried this, we didn't get to 100 likes, so this time, we're giving away a game of your choice at only 50 likes on this post! Please share so you can win!

Bonus entry for answering this question: what game do you want to win?

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Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 10

John Company or Molly House would bring a smile to my face.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 10

125% tax will do that to a project.

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Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 10

Such a wonderful, thematic game. Love it.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 10

Am at a local burger place (Al’s Frys in Vermont) and I’m sitting across from an older gentleman. I’m guessing mid-80s. Looks to be in good health. He has a large soda, a pint of fries, and FOUR chili dogs with onions, relish, and mustard.

Sir, I tip my cap to you. You are my hero.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 10

Try “Crowns & Cutthroats” by @permagringames.bsky.social

The guy who designed it is very handsome, so charismatic, and just a true joy in a world of chaos.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 7

First draft of new rulebook finished. ✂️ 🎲 ✂️ 🎲

a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing in a hallway .

Alt: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing in a hallway .

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Permagrin Quality Games @permagringames.bsky.social · Apr 6

Less than a trip to the coffeehouse! Trick-taking hide and seek for 2-players! Link in bio.

Ad for Crowns & Cutthroats with image of a poisoned queen.

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Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 4

The latest MAGA merch is something else.

A photo showing downturns in the market as a series of stocks highlighted in red.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 3

Well, I guess I can take my time working on our next game. A 54% tax (tariffs are just another way of saying it) pretty much puts the brakes on that.

Welcome to the Golden Age.

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 1

Cory Booker has been at this for over 20 hours and is still only halfway through teaching his friends the rules to his newest boardgame.

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Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Apr 1

😊

Permagrin Quality Games @permagringames.bsky.social · Apr 1

Special Edition announcement!
- 15,000 custom minis each with their own asymmetric rules!
- Sprues, sprues, & more sprues
- Only available in one super secret location! Let the quest begin!

Image for Crowns & Cutthroats: Special Edition for April, 1st

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Mar 29

Goodbye money 😉

Paul in Vermont @adamspaulr.bsky.social · Mar 27

While a lot of game design & indie publishing is a ton of fun, there are days like today where you’ve spent the past five hours doing nothing but checking your file naming conventions and uploading files to your printing partners.

*Glazed Eyes Achievement Earned*