Pat Mondou
@patdecrabe.bsky.social
Human, video game designer & director, speaker, cartographer of fantasy worlds, board game prototypist and sci-fi nerd.
Playing D&D tonight 😁 thought I might share a bit more about Esdras. Our two Dwarf kingdoms are a few hundred miles apart. Dissident Dwarves left Uthor Batein long ago and founded Uthor Karzen in a mountain range much closer to the Human settlements and to the Elven Kingdom.
December 5, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Playing D&D tonight 😁 thought I might share a bit more about Esdras. Our two Dwarf kingdoms are a few hundred miles apart. Dissident Dwarves left Uthor Batein long ago and founded Uthor Karzen in a mountain range much closer to the Human settlements and to the Elven Kingdom.
We recently prototyped a system for randomly occuring challenges in our levels in Surfpunk. As players progress in challenges, the gauge fills up and the reward spawns from the trapdoor. What challenge would you propose? Now taking suggestions.
#GameDesign #indiedev #arpg #gaming #LevelDesign
#GameDesign #indiedev #arpg #gaming #LevelDesign
December 1, 2024 at 4:06 PM
We recently prototyped a system for randomly occuring challenges in our levels in Surfpunk. As players progress in challenges, the gauge fills up and the reward spawns from the trapdoor. What challenge would you propose? Now taking suggestions.
#GameDesign #indiedev #arpg #gaming #LevelDesign
#GameDesign #indiedev #arpg #gaming #LevelDesign
Tell me you’re a self-abusing gamer without telling me you’re a self-abusing gamer.
December 1, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Tell me you’re a self-abusing gamer without telling me you’re a self-abusing gamer.
Behold, the World of Esdras!
The longest-running homebrew world I ever ran as a DM. And because I’m a professionally biased #gamedev, it has gone through a never ending iteration process. See how it looked in 2014 😂
#fantasymaps #ttrpg #dnd #worldbuilding
The longest-running homebrew world I ever ran as a DM. And because I’m a professionally biased #gamedev, it has gone through a never ending iteration process. See how it looked in 2014 😂
#fantasymaps #ttrpg #dnd #worldbuilding
November 28, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Behold, the World of Esdras!
The longest-running homebrew world I ever ran as a DM. And because I’m a professionally biased #gamedev, it has gone through a never ending iteration process. See how it looked in 2014 😂
#fantasymaps #ttrpg #dnd #worldbuilding
The longest-running homebrew world I ever ran as a DM. And because I’m a professionally biased #gamedev, it has gone through a never ending iteration process. See how it looked in 2014 😂
#fantasymaps #ttrpg #dnd #worldbuilding
Something I often do for #battlemaps and #fantasymaps in my games is adapting something inspiring that someone shares instead of creating from scratch.
For instance my city of Protidia needed to be quite big, so I started from this great map from Wisened_Cascadian on #inkarnate and modded. #dnd
For instance my city of Protidia needed to be quite big, so I started from this great map from Wisened_Cascadian on #inkarnate and modded. #dnd
November 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Something I often do for #battlemaps and #fantasymaps in my games is adapting something inspiring that someone shares instead of creating from scratch.
For instance my city of Protidia needed to be quite big, so I started from this great map from Wisened_Cascadian on #inkarnate and modded. #dnd
For instance my city of Protidia needed to be quite big, so I started from this great map from Wisened_Cascadian on #inkarnate and modded. #dnd
The Boss Room of the last #dungeon I ran in #dnd. It's the central tower of a large palace (so all roads led to it). The device in the center hung from the ceiling, accumulating charges for each level of spell that was cast during combat, sending a meteor down every 10 charges.
#battlemap #ttrpg
#battlemap #ttrpg
November 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
The Boss Room of the last #dungeon I ran in #dnd. It's the central tower of a large palace (so all roads led to it). The device in the center hung from the ceiling, accumulating charges for each level of spell that was cast during combat, sending a meteor down every 10 charges.
#battlemap #ttrpg
#battlemap #ttrpg
Post a video game gif from the year you were born.
Oh no! Why did you make me google that 😭
Oh no! Why did you make me google that 😭
November 25, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Post a video game gif from the year you were born.
Oh no! Why did you make me google that 😭
Oh no! Why did you make me google that 😭
Today I was introducing my son to Twilight Imperium 😅
We used the 2-players community variant called ‘Princess’, look it up it’s surprisingly decent. It’s lighter than the real deal, but great for learning the game.
#boardgames #ti4
We used the 2-players community variant called ‘Princess’, look it up it’s surprisingly decent. It’s lighter than the real deal, but great for learning the game.
#boardgames #ti4
November 25, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Today I was introducing my son to Twilight Imperium 😅
We used the 2-players community variant called ‘Princess’, look it up it’s surprisingly decent. It’s lighter than the real deal, but great for learning the game.
#boardgames #ti4
We used the 2-players community variant called ‘Princess’, look it up it’s surprisingly decent. It’s lighter than the real deal, but great for learning the game.
#boardgames #ti4
First published #videogame I was credited on (as level designer) is ‘Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus’ back in 2010
It was a rudimendary first person shooter for first gen smart phones, but it worked!
Does anyone remember playing that?
#gaming #fps #mobilegaming #gamedev
It was a rudimendary first person shooter for first gen smart phones, but it worked!
Does anyone remember playing that?
#gaming #fps #mobilegaming #gamedev
November 24, 2024 at 2:50 PM
First published #videogame I was credited on (as level designer) is ‘Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus’ back in 2010
It was a rudimendary first person shooter for first gen smart phones, but it worked!
Does anyone remember playing that?
#gaming #fps #mobilegaming #gamedev
It was a rudimendary first person shooter for first gen smart phones, but it worked!
Does anyone remember playing that?
#gaming #fps #mobilegaming #gamedev
Was going to reply Ro Laren but actually no! It’s the entire cast from the ‘Lower Decks’ episode in TNG!
November 24, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Was going to reply Ro Laren but actually no! It’s the entire cast from the ‘Lower Decks’ episode in TNG!
Fun fact: my inspiration for naming ´Mages of Mystralia’ came from a long-running #dnd campaign in my friend’s homebrew world. Mystralia was a recluse kingdom where magic was frowned upon. For the videogame, I had help from Ed Greenwood to flesh it out more 😅
#indiedev #fantasymap #worldbuilding
#indiedev #fantasymap #worldbuilding
November 24, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Fun fact: my inspiration for naming ´Mages of Mystralia’ came from a long-running #dnd campaign in my friend’s homebrew world. Mystralia was a recluse kingdom where magic was frowned upon. For the videogame, I had help from Ed Greenwood to flesh it out more 😅
#indiedev #fantasymap #worldbuilding
#indiedev #fantasymap #worldbuilding
I wonder if Olan Rogers has a Bsky accnt?
I don’t know why, this week I thought about Final Space - the best animated #sci-fi show I’ve seen. Poignant, funny, exciting.
The series cancellation was so painfully relatable. I too have a projet I refuse to let go💔
Hang on to your dream projects folks!
I don’t know why, this week I thought about Final Space - the best animated #sci-fi show I’ve seen. Poignant, funny, exciting.
The series cancellation was so painfully relatable. I too have a projet I refuse to let go💔
Hang on to your dream projects folks!
November 23, 2024 at 7:06 PM
I wonder if Olan Rogers has a Bsky accnt?
I don’t know why, this week I thought about Final Space - the best animated #sci-fi show I’ve seen. Poignant, funny, exciting.
The series cancellation was so painfully relatable. I too have a projet I refuse to let go💔
Hang on to your dream projects folks!
I don’t know why, this week I thought about Final Space - the best animated #sci-fi show I’ve seen. Poignant, funny, exciting.
The series cancellation was so painfully relatable. I too have a projet I refuse to let go💔
Hang on to your dream projects folks!
Today, a loadout menu for Surfpunk :)
November 23, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Today, a loadout menu for Surfpunk :)
One of the more memorable dungeons of my last #d&d campaign. An ancient hideout of shadow god cultists accidentally uncovered in the deepest levels of a mine at Anor-Bātim.
With multiple secret areas and environmental challenges :)
#ttrpg #battlemap #fantasymaps #inkarnate
With multiple secret areas and environmental challenges :)
#ttrpg #battlemap #fantasymaps #inkarnate
November 23, 2024 at 3:45 PM
One of the more memorable dungeons of my last #d&d campaign. An ancient hideout of shadow god cultists accidentally uncovered in the deepest levels of a mine at Anor-Bātim.
With multiple secret areas and environmental challenges :)
#ttrpg #battlemap #fantasymaps #inkarnate
With multiple secret areas and environmental challenges :)
#ttrpg #battlemap #fantasymaps #inkarnate
Déformation professionnelle: I’ve always been a fan of games that have a built-in level editor, esp those 3:
Excitebike: my first experience designing levels at age 10 triggered something in me
Portal 2: back then I’d just started my career in games
Mario Maker: made me admire nintendo even more
Excitebike: my first experience designing levels at age 10 triggered something in me
Portal 2: back then I’d just started my career in games
Mario Maker: made me admire nintendo even more
November 23, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Déformation professionnelle: I’ve always been a fan of games that have a built-in level editor, esp those 3:
Excitebike: my first experience designing levels at age 10 triggered something in me
Portal 2: back then I’d just started my career in games
Mario Maker: made me admire nintendo even more
Excitebike: my first experience designing levels at age 10 triggered something in me
Portal 2: back then I’d just started my career in games
Mario Maker: made me admire nintendo even more
My kids loved Jurassic Snack and Takenoko at that age.
November 23, 2024 at 2:55 AM
My kids loved Jurassic Snack and Takenoko at that age.
Really depends what you're into. But I received a kickstarted project called "Deep Shelf" recently that I quite enjoy.
It's a heavy game that lasts 2-3 hours. Economic engine game, a bit of asymmetry with factions. Beautiful product design.
It's a heavy game that lasts 2-3 hours. Economic engine game, a bit of asymmetry with factions. Beautiful product design.
November 22, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Really depends what you're into. But I received a kickstarted project called "Deep Shelf" recently that I quite enjoy.
It's a heavy game that lasts 2-3 hours. Economic engine game, a bit of asymmetry with factions. Beautiful product design.
It's a heavy game that lasts 2-3 hours. Economic engine game, a bit of asymmetry with factions. Beautiful product design.
Another #homebrew city in my #ttrpg campaign, inspired by a concept by Nilesh Parmarkar.
This dwarven fortress is both the center of power and the gateway to Thoremüyr, a sprawling underground city that Dwarves built to survive an apocalypse, ages ago.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #narrativedesign
This dwarven fortress is both the center of power and the gateway to Thoremüyr, a sprawling underground city that Dwarves built to survive an apocalypse, ages ago.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #narrativedesign
November 21, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Another #homebrew city in my #ttrpg campaign, inspired by a concept by Nilesh Parmarkar.
This dwarven fortress is both the center of power and the gateway to Thoremüyr, a sprawling underground city that Dwarves built to survive an apocalypse, ages ago.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #narrativedesign
This dwarven fortress is both the center of power and the gateway to Thoremüyr, a sprawling underground city that Dwarves built to survive an apocalypse, ages ago.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #narrativedesign
I get a bit carried away when DMing D&D 😅
Here’s a city map I made of my homebrew Elven City in my latest campaign. I drew inspiration from this concept art by Min Bae.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #ttrpg
Here’s a city map I made of my homebrew Elven City in my latest campaign. I drew inspiration from this concept art by Min Bae.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #ttrpg
November 21, 2024 at 1:25 AM
I get a bit carried away when DMing D&D 😅
Here’s a city map I made of my homebrew Elven City in my latest campaign. I drew inspiration from this concept art by Min Bae.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #ttrpg
Here’s a city map I made of my homebrew Elven City in my latest campaign. I drew inspiration from this concept art by Min Bae.
#inkarnate #fantasymaps #ttrpg
3 #boardgame extensions that became the norm at our table:
Arnak: Expedition Leader added much needed assymetry, depth
Hogwarts Battle had painful rng decks before the Monster Box of Monsters. Thank you card banishment!
Twilight Imperium 4 was a good game already, but Prophecy of Kings, omg 🤯
Arnak: Expedition Leader added much needed assymetry, depth
Hogwarts Battle had painful rng decks before the Monster Box of Monsters. Thank you card banishment!
Twilight Imperium 4 was a good game already, but Prophecy of Kings, omg 🤯
November 21, 2024 at 12:36 AM
3 #boardgame extensions that became the norm at our table:
Arnak: Expedition Leader added much needed assymetry, depth
Hogwarts Battle had painful rng decks before the Monster Box of Monsters. Thank you card banishment!
Twilight Imperium 4 was a good game already, but Prophecy of Kings, omg 🤯
Arnak: Expedition Leader added much needed assymetry, depth
Hogwarts Battle had painful rng decks before the Monster Box of Monsters. Thank you card banishment!
Twilight Imperium 4 was a good game already, but Prophecy of Kings, omg 🤯
Hard to choose just one aspect of my identity to share as my introductory post on @bsky.app, but I guess #boardgames is a good one. I’m a #gamer, video or otherwise.
No better way of spending time with friends and family. Tho it’s not easy to maintain friendships during a game of #twilightimperium
No better way of spending time with friends and family. Tho it’s not easy to maintain friendships during a game of #twilightimperium
November 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Hard to choose just one aspect of my identity to share as my introductory post on @bsky.app, but I guess #boardgames is a good one. I’m a #gamer, video or otherwise.
No better way of spending time with friends and family. Tho it’s not easy to maintain friendships during a game of #twilightimperium
No better way of spending time with friends and family. Tho it’s not easy to maintain friendships during a game of #twilightimperium