BKGameDesign
@bkgamedesign.bsky.social
Freelance game designer and architect.
Mainly posting about game design and anime. (He/Him)
Mainly posting about game design and anime. (He/Him)
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BKGameDesign
@bkgamedesign.bsky.social
· Sep 10
Courting Trouble
A print-on-demand romantasy megagame!
www.thegamecrafter.com
Courting Trouble, a Romantasy #Megagame is now available through @thegamecrafter.bsky.social.
If you're looking for a rules-light, role-play heavy megagame of courtly intrigue, romance, and adventure... this game is for you!
If you're looking for a rules-light, role-play heavy megagame of courtly intrigue, romance, and adventure... this game is for you!
Reposted by BKGameDesign
Important update: I have received word from insiders that Crunchyroll executives have deemed the user backlash to be small enough that their subtitle enshittification & OOONA plans will NOT be cancelled, only delayed.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
New article on ★ daiz.moe ★
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason | Daiz.moe
With the Fall 2025 anime season, Crunchyroll demonstrates zero respect for anime as a medium as the presentation quality of its subtitles reach an all-time low.
daiz.moe
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Important update: I have received word from insiders that Crunchyroll executives have deemed the user backlash to be small enough that their subtitle enshittification & OOONA plans will NOT be cancelled, only delayed.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
I have added an update to the article. There's a summary at the top now too.
I played this. I'm... not sure how it'll feel as an adaptation to a show.
My interest is piqued.
My interest is piqued.
The Needy Streamer Overload game is getting a TV anime next April from Yostar Pictures!
Needy Streamer Overload Game Gets TV Anime in April 2026
Masaoki Nakajima helms anime at Yostar Pictures
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I played this. I'm... not sure how it'll feel as an adaptation to a show.
My interest is piqued.
My interest is piqued.
Reposted by BKGameDesign
[board game aisle] “Hey, I couldn’t help overhearing you talk about much you and your friends enjoy this cheap, readily accessible party game. If you like that, you should totally check these other games that are a little more fun, a lot more expensive, and you can only buy them at a special store.”
November 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
[board game aisle] “Hey, I couldn’t help overhearing you talk about much you and your friends enjoy this cheap, readily accessible party game. If you like that, you should totally check these other games that are a little more fun, a lot more expensive, and you can only buy them at a special store.”
Reposted by BKGameDesign
Anytime know of an expert in folk monsters/cryptids for a (hopefully) quick paid consultation?
I am mainly looking for stuff like 'this monster began as/has become a thinly veiled racial slur, probably don't use it' and to avoid the Rising Sun 'Kotahi' situation :)
I am mainly looking for stuff like 'this monster began as/has become a thinly veiled racial slur, probably don't use it' and to avoid the Rising Sun 'Kotahi' situation :)
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Anytime know of an expert in folk monsters/cryptids for a (hopefully) quick paid consultation?
I am mainly looking for stuff like 'this monster began as/has become a thinly veiled racial slur, probably don't use it' and to avoid the Rising Sun 'Kotahi' situation :)
I am mainly looking for stuff like 'this monster began as/has become a thinly veiled racial slur, probably don't use it' and to avoid the Rising Sun 'Kotahi' situation :)
Crowned in Starlight went swimmingly.
The Stonegrip Clan's domination of the Crownworld proved too much for the other factions to overcome, and the day was theirs!
The Stonegrip Clan's domination of the Crownworld proved too much for the other factions to overcome, and the day was theirs!
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Crowned in Starlight went swimmingly.
The Stonegrip Clan's domination of the Crownworld proved too much for the other factions to overcome, and the day was theirs!
The Stonegrip Clan's domination of the Crownworld proved too much for the other factions to overcome, and the day was theirs!
Reposted by BKGameDesign
To my fellow oldtaku:
It’s not that anime is worse overall now. There’s just so much being made at once that it’s harder to find the good stuff. It’s worth trying, though! Some of the best shows I’ve ever seen have been in the last five years!
It’s not that anime is worse overall now. There’s just so much being made at once that it’s harder to find the good stuff. It’s worth trying, though! Some of the best shows I’ve ever seen have been in the last five years!
Friends, #weebwednesday is upon us once again! You know the drill - quote-post with your weebiest hot takes, nothing racist, nothing intentionally inflammatory, have fun with it ♥
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
To my fellow oldtaku:
It’s not that anime is worse overall now. There’s just so much being made at once that it’s harder to find the good stuff. It’s worth trying, though! Some of the best shows I’ve ever seen have been in the last five years!
It’s not that anime is worse overall now. There’s just so much being made at once that it’s harder to find the good stuff. It’s worth trying, though! Some of the best shows I’ve ever seen have been in the last five years!
Nothing national on my ballot, but felt good to get out and vote.
I encourage you to do so as well.
I encourage you to do so as well.
November 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Nothing national on my ballot, but felt good to get out and vote.
I encourage you to do so as well.
I encourage you to do so as well.
Been play #MassEffect 3 multiplayer on my Steamdeck.
Feels great returning to my favorite squad-based shooter of all time... But feels weird when I go to look stuff up and posts are 10+ years old. 💀
Feels great returning to my favorite squad-based shooter of all time... But feels weird when I go to look stuff up and posts are 10+ years old. 💀
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Been play #MassEffect 3 multiplayer on my Steamdeck.
Feels great returning to my favorite squad-based shooter of all time... But feels weird when I go to look stuff up and posts are 10+ years old. 💀
Feels great returning to my favorite squad-based shooter of all time... But feels weird when I go to look stuff up and posts are 10+ years old. 💀
I've got some Crowned in Starlight events coming up.
If you're in NE Ohio and want some team-based real-time 4x inspired by Twilight Imperium, grab yourself a spot!
First up: Saturday, November 8th 1-5pm @ Parma-Powers Library. Free tickets through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.com/e/crowned-in...
If you're in NE Ohio and want some team-based real-time 4x inspired by Twilight Imperium, grab yourself a spot!
First up: Saturday, November 8th 1-5pm @ Parma-Powers Library. Free tickets through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.com/e/crowned-in...
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I've got some Crowned in Starlight events coming up.
If you're in NE Ohio and want some team-based real-time 4x inspired by Twilight Imperium, grab yourself a spot!
First up: Saturday, November 8th 1-5pm @ Parma-Powers Library. Free tickets through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.com/e/crowned-in...
If you're in NE Ohio and want some team-based real-time 4x inspired by Twilight Imperium, grab yourself a spot!
First up: Saturday, November 8th 1-5pm @ Parma-Powers Library. Free tickets through Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.com/e/crowned-in...
A great explainer on the declining quality of @crunchyroll.com 's subtitling.
Given the weaker than average offerings this season, I'll probably be cancelling my subscription and changing my media diet. 🤷♂️
Given the weaker than average offerings this season, I'll probably be cancelling my subscription and changing my media diet. 🤷♂️
New article on ★ daiz.moe ★
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason | Daiz.moe
With the Fall 2025 anime season, Crunchyroll demonstrates zero respect for anime as a medium as the presentation quality of its subtitles reach an all-time low.
daiz.moe
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A great explainer on the declining quality of @crunchyroll.com 's subtitling.
Given the weaker than average offerings this season, I'll probably be cancelling my subscription and changing my media diet. 🤷♂️
Given the weaker than average offerings this season, I'll probably be cancelling my subscription and changing my media diet. 🤷♂️
"Crowned in Starlight" is boxed and ready... Are you?
Catch me at the Haunting of Hobbiton this Saturday @ 2pm for some nail biting 4x action.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-haunti...
Catch me at the Haunting of Hobbiton this Saturday @ 2pm for some nail biting 4x action.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-haunti...
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"Crowned in Starlight" is boxed and ready... Are you?
Catch me at the Haunting of Hobbiton this Saturday @ 2pm for some nail biting 4x action.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-haunti...
Catch me at the Haunting of Hobbiton this Saturday @ 2pm for some nail biting 4x action.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-haunti...
Reposted by BKGameDesign
My best advice to try to get a handle on shit right now?
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
October 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
My best advice to try to get a handle on shit right now?
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
Surprise Event Drop:
I will be at the Haunting of Hobbiton at the Green Dragon Inn in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, November 1st @ 2pm to run Crowned in Starlight.
There will be no advanced ticketing for my game... Get there, sign up, and play some real-time team-based Twilight Imperium!
I will be at the Haunting of Hobbiton at the Green Dragon Inn in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, November 1st @ 2pm to run Crowned in Starlight.
There will be no advanced ticketing for my game... Get there, sign up, and play some real-time team-based Twilight Imperium!
The Haunting of Hobbiton
Join us at The Green Dragon Inn for our annual Halloween event! Featuring vendors, local bands, and a $1k cosplay contest!
www.eventbrite.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Surprise Event Drop:
I will be at the Haunting of Hobbiton at the Green Dragon Inn in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, November 1st @ 2pm to run Crowned in Starlight.
There will be no advanced ticketing for my game... Get there, sign up, and play some real-time team-based Twilight Imperium!
I will be at the Haunting of Hobbiton at the Green Dragon Inn in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, November 1st @ 2pm to run Crowned in Starlight.
There will be no advanced ticketing for my game... Get there, sign up, and play some real-time team-based Twilight Imperium!
I'm a little late, but I've got my yearly spooky song playlist for 2025 ready. Pop 'er on if you're in the mood...
Spooky Songs 2025
open.spotify.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I'm a little late, but I've got my yearly spooky song playlist for 2025 ready. Pop 'er on if you're in the mood...
A friend of mine is publishing a co-design of ours and is looking for potential artists.
The game's current theme is "catching baby cryptids using snacks/candy". If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send them my way. Thanks!
The game's current theme is "catching baby cryptids using snacks/candy". If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send them my way. Thanks!
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A friend of mine is publishing a co-design of ours and is looking for potential artists.
The game's current theme is "catching baby cryptids using snacks/candy". If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send them my way. Thanks!
The game's current theme is "catching baby cryptids using snacks/candy". If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send them my way. Thanks!
I will be running my lastest mega-boardgame Crowned in Starlight on Saturday, November 8th from 1-5pm in NE Ohio.
This 4x game is inspired by Twilight Impierum, but with real-time team-based play. If you'd like to play, reserve yourself a spot for free on Eventbrite.
This 4x game is inspired by Twilight Impierum, but with real-time team-based play. If you'd like to play, reserve yourself a spot for free on Eventbrite.
Crowned in Starlight (Real-time Team-based 4x)
Can you and your partner claim the crown? This mega boardgame is a reworking of Twilight Imperium for real-time 2-player team based play.
www.eventbrite.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I will be running my lastest mega-boardgame Crowned in Starlight on Saturday, November 8th from 1-5pm in NE Ohio.
This 4x game is inspired by Twilight Impierum, but with real-time team-based play. If you'd like to play, reserve yourself a spot for free on Eventbrite.
This 4x game is inspired by Twilight Impierum, but with real-time team-based play. If you'd like to play, reserve yourself a spot for free on Eventbrite.
Reposted by BKGameDesign
Near finished cover I think. Just needs the Panic Engine logo. But this is a nice reveal of the new Ruination Pilgrimage title logo done by @alderdoodle.bsky.social.
October 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Near finished cover I think. Just needs the Panic Engine logo. But this is a nice reveal of the new Ruination Pilgrimage title logo done by @alderdoodle.bsky.social.
@monstershockey.bsky.social
Home opener, here we come!
Home opener, here we come!
October 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
@monstershockey.bsky.social
Home opener, here we come!
Home opener, here we come!
Episode 11 of Consume, Create, Converse is live.
For our first ever interview, we had Alex, CEO of Alconost on to discuss localization services for games and beyond! I learned a bunch on this one.
For our first ever interview, we had Alex, CEO of Alconost on to discuss localization services for games and beyond! I learned a bunch on this one.
Episode 11: Alconost's Linguistic Wizardry
open.spotify.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Episode 11 of Consume, Create, Converse is live.
For our first ever interview, we had Alex, CEO of Alconost on to discuss localization services for games and beyond! I learned a bunch on this one.
For our first ever interview, we had Alex, CEO of Alconost on to discuss localization services for games and beyond! I learned a bunch on this one.
Do you listen to Planet Money?
Do you want to playtest their board game?
Are you in the NE Ohio area?
You're in luck! I made a copy and will be playtesting it at Tabletop Cleveland during ProtoCle's playtesting event Thursday, October 16th from 6:30-9:30pm.
Do you want to playtest their board game?
Are you in the NE Ohio area?
You're in luck! I made a copy and will be playtesting it at Tabletop Cleveland during ProtoCle's playtesting event Thursday, October 16th from 6:30-9:30pm.
October 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Do you listen to Planet Money?
Do you want to playtest their board game?
Are you in the NE Ohio area?
You're in luck! I made a copy and will be playtesting it at Tabletop Cleveland during ProtoCle's playtesting event Thursday, October 16th from 6:30-9:30pm.
Do you want to playtest their board game?
Are you in the NE Ohio area?
You're in luck! I made a copy and will be playtesting it at Tabletop Cleveland during ProtoCle's playtesting event Thursday, October 16th from 6:30-9:30pm.
Me during the week: Sure feels weird to be between game design projects. I've got nothing to do.
Me during the weekend: Uhhhhhhh... NM.
Me during the weekend: Uhhhhhhh... NM.
October 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Me during the week: Sure feels weird to be between game design projects. I've got nothing to do.
Me during the weekend: Uhhhhhhh... NM.
Me during the weekend: Uhhhhhhh... NM.
Crowned in Starlight arrived today.
Cannot wait to rip into this and get it to the table!
Cannot wait to rip into this and get it to the table!
October 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Crowned in Starlight arrived today.
Cannot wait to rip into this and get it to the table!
Cannot wait to rip into this and get it to the table!
Planet Money is making a board game and reporting on the process. I'll have a printed copy for playtesting at ProtoCle's playtesting night held at Tabletop Cleveland on Thursday, October 16th @ 6:30pm.
Come on out if you want to play and give feedback on this game!
Come on out if you want to play and give feedback on this game!
The Planet Money Game: Test our prototype : Planet Money
It’s here! It’s free to download and playtest! It’s the Planet Money game! (Download here.)Download and playtest the game go here Sign up for the 11/1 virtual AMA event and get updates about the gameS...
www.npr.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Planet Money is making a board game and reporting on the process. I'll have a printed copy for playtesting at ProtoCle's playtesting night held at Tabletop Cleveland on Thursday, October 16th @ 6:30pm.
Come on out if you want to play and give feedback on this game!
Come on out if you want to play and give feedback on this game!
Reposted by BKGameDesign
It's time to talk about the enshittification of Crunchyroll
youtu.be/B-DX0Zolr6g
youtu.be/B-DX0Zolr6g
The Enshittification of Crunchyroll
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It's time to talk about the enshittification of Crunchyroll
youtu.be/B-DX0Zolr6g
youtu.be/B-DX0Zolr6g
The subtitles on @crunchyroll.com are really large for "May I Ask for One Final Thing?" and I can't resize them for some reason?
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The subtitles on @crunchyroll.com are really large for "May I Ask for One Final Thing?" and I can't resize them for some reason?