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I play and design tabletop games, perform improv comedy, and watch Starcraft. He/Him. TN, USA
You can find my self published games at chitragames.com and at https://chitragames.itch.io/
You can find my self published games at chitragames.com and at https://chitragames.itch.io/
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We'll be in #Booth3701 at #PaxUnplugged2025 this weekend in Philadelphia.
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
We'll be in #Booth3701 at #PaxUnplugged2025 this weekend in Philadelphia.
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Using blackjack to raise the dead! ⚰️💀👑
Exploring Necromancer Heretic by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social and how traditional games can be modified and recontextualized as the basis for modern board games and TTRPGs: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/necro-here...
#ttrpg #solorpg #gamedesign #boardgames 🎲✂️
Exploring Necromancer Heretic by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social and how traditional games can be modified and recontextualized as the basis for modern board games and TTRPGs: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/necro-here...
#ttrpg #solorpg #gamedesign #boardgames 🎲✂️
Using blackjack to raise the dead
Exploring Necromancer Heretic by Junk Food Games and how traditional games can be modified and recontextualized as the basis for modern board games and TTRPGs.
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Using blackjack to raise the dead! ⚰️💀👑
Exploring Necromancer Heretic by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social and how traditional games can be modified and recontextualized as the basis for modern board games and TTRPGs: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/necro-here...
#ttrpg #solorpg #gamedesign #boardgames 🎲✂️
Exploring Necromancer Heretic by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social and how traditional games can be modified and recontextualized as the basis for modern board games and TTRPGs: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/necro-here...
#ttrpg #solorpg #gamedesign #boardgames 🎲✂️
Clues by Sam - Nov 11th 2025
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Finally took my time and got a perfect score 👏
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Finally took my time and got a perfect score 👏
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Clues by Sam - Nov 11th 2025
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Finally took my time and got a perfect score 👏
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cluesbysam.com
Finally took my time and got a perfect score 👏
I'm running a table at the last art walk for the year. I decided to offer my first ever discount on In Memory Of. I'm extending the sale to online as well:
1 for $15+shipping
If you buy 2, get 1 free!
DM me to buy a copy.
1 for $15+shipping
If you buy 2, get 1 free!
DM me to buy a copy.
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I'm running a table at the last art walk for the year. I decided to offer my first ever discount on In Memory Of. I'm extending the sale to online as well:
1 for $15+shipping
If you buy 2, get 1 free!
DM me to buy a copy.
1 for $15+shipping
If you buy 2, get 1 free!
DM me to buy a copy.
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Indie TTRPG self-publisher meetup hosted by @ttrpgkids.com happening Sunday at PAXU in a couple weeks. Could be a fun time, and I hope to be there! 👀
#ttrpg #selfpublish #paxu #paxunplugged
#ttrpg #selfpublish #paxu #paxunplugged
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Indie TTRPG self-publisher meetup hosted by @ttrpgkids.com happening Sunday at PAXU in a couple weeks. Could be a fun time, and I hope to be there! 👀
#ttrpg #selfpublish #paxu #paxunplugged
#ttrpg #selfpublish #paxu #paxunplugged
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The very first thing I ever designed was a PbtA game.
I wouldn't be doing this without AW and the Bakers.
Go back this game.
I wouldn't be doing this without AW and the Bakers.
Go back this game.
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The very first thing I ever designed was a PbtA game.
I wouldn't be doing this without AW and the Bakers.
Go back this game.
I wouldn't be doing this without AW and the Bakers.
Go back this game.
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I added a "game design resources" section to my site: www.petermcpherson.com/game-design-...
This is a collection of mostly free online tools I use regularly, as well as links to excellent podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels. I hope people find something helpful here! 🎲✂️
This is a collection of mostly free online tools I use regularly, as well as links to excellent podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels. I hope people find something helpful here! 🎲✂️
Peter McPherson - Game design resources
Here’s a collection of online tools I’ve used over the years. This isn’t meant to be an exhaustive list, but I hope new and experienced designers can find useful tools to help their designs at all sta...
www.petermcpherson.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I added a "game design resources" section to my site: www.petermcpherson.com/game-design-...
This is a collection of mostly free online tools I use regularly, as well as links to excellent podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels. I hope people find something helpful here! 🎲✂️
This is a collection of mostly free online tools I use regularly, as well as links to excellent podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels. I hope people find something helpful here! 🎲✂️
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Only two days left to back Club Spooky and That's the Spirit!, two indie games by @connor.alwaysawake.games.
November 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Only two days left to back Club Spooky and That's the Spirit!, two indie games by @connor.alwaysawake.games.
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Excellent post by @stickerdoodles.bsky.social about how to make your indie RPG more retailer-friendly.
Strongly agree with putting the title in the upper third of the cover, and if it's thick enough to have one, having a spine with the game's title on it.
stickydoodler.itch.io/bonsai-diary...
Strongly agree with putting the title in the upper third of the cover, and if it's thick enough to have one, having a spine with the game's title on it.
stickydoodler.itch.io/bonsai-diary...
Making the Bonsai Diary better for retailers
None of us make zine games to get rich. And almost no one is making a living at it. So when I talk about about making my games easier for retailers to sell, my goal has little to do with money and a l...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Excellent post by @stickerdoodles.bsky.social about how to make your indie RPG more retailer-friendly.
Strongly agree with putting the title in the upper third of the cover, and if it's thick enough to have one, having a spine with the game's title on it.
stickydoodler.itch.io/bonsai-diary...
Strongly agree with putting the title in the upper third of the cover, and if it's thick enough to have one, having a spine with the game's title on it.
stickydoodler.itch.io/bonsai-diary...
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No one makes zine games to get rich. But I want to bring joy to as many people as possible. So I've worked to get Friendly Local Game Stores and Local Book Shops to carry our games.
Here's what I've learned so far:
1. 📚 DESIGN FOR RETAIL
This is my FLGS's zine section. What do you see?
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Here's what I've learned so far:
1. 📚 DESIGN FOR RETAIL
This is my FLGS's zine section. What do you see?
1/▶️
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
No one makes zine games to get rich. But I want to bring joy to as many people as possible. So I've worked to get Friendly Local Game Stores and Local Book Shops to carry our games.
Here's what I've learned so far:
1. 📚 DESIGN FOR RETAIL
This is my FLGS's zine section. What do you see?
1/▶️
Here's what I've learned so far:
1. 📚 DESIGN FOR RETAIL
This is my FLGS's zine section. What do you see?
1/▶️
I finally got my butt in gear and made a sell sheet before heading to bed. And it only took me 20 minutes!
*Looks at clock*
It actually took 2 hours and it's past my bed time. 😅😅
*Looks at clock*
It actually took 2 hours and it's past my bed time. 😅😅
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I finally got my butt in gear and made a sell sheet before heading to bed. And it only took me 20 minutes!
*Looks at clock*
It actually took 2 hours and it's past my bed time. 😅😅
*Looks at clock*
It actually took 2 hours and it's past my bed time. 😅😅
Pictures from the Starcraft minis game is giving me fomo I never thought possible.
I need that Zeratul promo model.
I need that Zeratul promo model.
October 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Pictures from the Starcraft minis game is giving me fomo I never thought possible.
I need that Zeratul promo model.
I need that Zeratul promo model.
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Got a specific game design problem you're trying to crack? We'd love to give our input in Missing Pieces, a board game design advice column in @ttgda.bsky.social's newsletter!
You can submit questions here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1hc3...
You can submit questions here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1hc3...
Missing Pieces: a Game Design Advice Column
Send us whatever game design quandary you're facing and someone from our team of designers, developers, and publishers will do our best to solve it!
We cannot respond to all questions, but if we ans...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Got a specific game design problem you're trying to crack? We'd love to give our input in Missing Pieces, a board game design advice column in @ttgda.bsky.social's newsletter!
You can submit questions here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1hc3...
You can submit questions here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1hc3...
I talked with a nervous patient for a while about dnd to calm his nerves. He came back a while later and got me a present! 😊😊
October 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I talked with a nervous patient for a while about dnd to calm his nerves. He came back a while later and got me a present! 😊😊
I just beat Typhon this morning on my first try with 1 hit left. Holy crap the combination of adrenaline rush and borderline zen is amazing game design.
Perfect job @supergiantgames.bsky.social
Perfect job @supergiantgames.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I just beat Typhon this morning on my first try with 1 hit left. Holy crap the combination of adrenaline rush and borderline zen is amazing game design.
Perfect job @supergiantgames.bsky.social
Perfect job @supergiantgames.bsky.social
I just found out my favorite new artist is a fucking AI. I'm so upset.
October 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I just found out my favorite new artist is a fucking AI. I'm so upset.
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Caught up on the livecast from this week. Someone mentioned that other companies are starting to put 'no ai was used' kind of notes on their games and in rulebooks. I think y'all might be interested to know that there is a movement there and people look for that!
@stonemaiergames.com
@stonemaiergames.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Caught up on the livecast from this week. Someone mentioned that other companies are starting to put 'no ai was used' kind of notes on their games and in rulebooks. I think y'all might be interested to know that there is a movement there and people look for that!
@stonemaiergames.com
@stonemaiergames.com
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Today's video was a hard one for me to make - I wanted to talk about my experiences going through burnout in the last year or so as a game designer, and aspects of the wider tabletop industry that contribute to that.
youtu.be/D2rC_8F10R8
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The reality of being a full time game designer
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
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October 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today's video was a hard one for me to make - I wanted to talk about my experiences going through burnout in the last year or so as a game designer, and aspects of the wider tabletop industry that contribute to that.
youtu.be/D2rC_8F10R8
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youtu.be/D2rC_8F10R8
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Indie & Local Tabletop Games Fair
📆 Sat, Oct 18
🕛 12-5pm
📍@peoplesbooktakoma.com
RSVP for the panel (which I'll be moderating):
peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/indie-...
📆 Sat, Oct 18
🕛 12-5pm
📍@peoplesbooktakoma.com
RSVP for the panel (which I'll be moderating):
peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/indie-...
Indie & Local Tabletop Games Fair 2025
The DMV is home to some of the world’s leading tabletop game designers! Come meet your neighbors whose games are available at hobby shops, online, and even your local bookstore. Designed in t…
peoplesbooktakoma.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Indie & Local Tabletop Games Fair
📆 Sat, Oct 18
🕛 12-5pm
📍@peoplesbooktakoma.com
RSVP for the panel (which I'll be moderating):
peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/indie-...
📆 Sat, Oct 18
🕛 12-5pm
📍@peoplesbooktakoma.com
RSVP for the panel (which I'll be moderating):
peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/indie-...
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A cartoonist's review of AI art - The Oatmeal
This is a comic about AI art.
theoatmeal.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My suitcase got pulled aside and the TSA agent asked if I have any cards in my bags.
"Yes, I have a few hundred" 😅
"Yes, I have a few hundred" 😅
October 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
My suitcase got pulled aside and the TSA agent asked if I have any cards in my bags.
"Yes, I have a few hundred" 😅
"Yes, I have a few hundred" 😅
I love me some Steam demos. The latest one I tried is Die for The Lich, a dungeon crawler that's a dice bag builder. It's been great so far.
store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...
Die For The Lich on Steam
Roll dice and magical trinkets and pair them with weapons to battle legendary monsters. Master the art of chance in a journey where every roll counts. Unlock new gear by completing grueling challenges...
store.steampowered.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I love me some Steam demos. The latest one I tried is Die for The Lich, a dungeon crawler that's a dice bag builder. It's been great so far.
store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3415570/...