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Joe Schmidt
@josephnschmidt.bsky.social
Dad, Husband, Lover of History and Board Game Designer in the Bay Area. (He/Him)
If you have Paramount+ or CBS Sports put on USA vs. Australia from the Women's Rugby World Cup. 10 minutes left and it's a great game.
August 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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"In the Shadows" Two games in one! The rulebook is an exercise in over-efficiency, but it's worth the study. 100%. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhcK...
In the Shadows Review
YouTube video by Drive Thru Games
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May 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I've always loved Dan's work, and was equal parts excited and terrified for him to review it. Really proud of the work we did and glad that it shines through.
In the Shadows emphasizes the heroism of French resistance to German occupation, while also cluttering some of the romantic notion of the "French Resistance." It is a solid, and unfortunately timely, little board game. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/04/03/i...
Resistance in France
“Timely” isn’t my favorite descriptor. It’s such a trite word, like we’re trying to persuade somebody to take our hobby seriously. I tend to feel that board games are …
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April 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Final unboxing video of the day is In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943-1944 from @gmtgames.bsky.social What a fantastic little package that has a lot of game contained within.
April 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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manuscript practice!
February 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Why not join me tonight for The Gaming Gang Dispatch and a live unboxing of In the Shadows from @gmtgames.bsky.social? Plus tabletop gaming news from @goodmangames.bsky.social #PulpHummock #AnvilStarStudios and more. Streaming at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. #Wargames #TTRPGs 🧐 youtube.com/watch?v=CS5U...
February 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Unboxing, vía TDG en YouTube, del inminente ‘In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943-1944’ de @danbullock.bsky.social y @josephnschmidt.bsky.social, editado por @gmtgames.bsky.social. #boardgamesky #seviene

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TDG: In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943-1944 unboxing with Ray
YouTube video by The Discriminating Gamer
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February 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Been working on a game on the side lately and it’s shaping up really well. Almost ready for rules and then broader playtesting. Shout out to @alexknight.bsky.social for the nudge and @danbullock.bsky.social for the help!
January 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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December 28, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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cross bronx expressway box cover art
@gmtgames.bsky.social www.gmtgames.com/p-953-cross-...
December 20, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Taylor is an incredibly talented designer. I can’t recommend him enough.
Not my usual but I wanted to advertise - I’m seeking freelance work. 🎲✂️

I’m a board game designer having worked with Catastrophe Games, AEG, & CCG Lab.

Besides designing tabletop/digital games, I've also made solo modes/adventures, learned/taught many game submissions, and lead unguided playtests!
December 16, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Won my first solo game as the Armée Secrète (a great persona for beginners or designers who need to get good).
December 14, 2024 at 4:10 AM
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Sweet looking advance copy of In the Shadows from @danbullock.bsky.social and @joeschmidt.bsky.social - still time to order at that sweet preorder price from @gmtgames.bsky.social: www.gmtgames.com/p-905-in-the...
December 13, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Well what do we have here?
December 13, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Watched the first episode of Skeleton Crew with the family last night. Such a fun show. Love how Star Wars is branching out to tell unique stories for all ages.
December 9, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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It's official: Wehrlegig's next major project will be Hell Raisers in Kanawha County, a brilliant asymmetric Pax-style game designed by Matilda Simonsson and Luke Evison developed by Joe Schmidt and Drew Wehrle. www.kickstarter.com/projects/124...
December 3, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Final part of our Hammer and Sickle preview - with strategy tips for each of the 4 factions! Very close to our P500 goal: www.gmtgames.com/p-1081-hamme...
November 18, 2024 at 10:28 PM
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I'm happy to share that a week ago I was part of the San Diego Historical Games Convention @sdhistcon.bsky.social for the first time. My main objective was to show my game, Palmares, to players, publishers, and designers to help determine which direction I should pursue next. #sdhist2024
November 17, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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If you are looking for a game, stop by U-con this weekend and hang out with Christopher and me!
November 16, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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Yeah! Zenobia II winners! sdhist.com/zenobia-awar...
Zenobia Award announces ‘The Porters’ as second award winner – SDHist
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November 15, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Had a great time at @sdhistcon.bsky.social this past weekend. Always a highlight of my year.
November 15, 2024 at 12:53 AM
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Short after-action report from @sdhistcon.bsky.social. Wow, this was my second year there and it remains the best con I've gone to. The con is intentionally small (they limit the number of tickets to the size of a small venue, and it sells out). Everyone there is so into these kinds of games!
November 11, 2024 at 5:21 PM
I’ve been working on some weird card game ideas lately. Here is one on the Viking Siege of Paris in 885. Idea is a deck of cards that has two different games that can be played using existing components from your collection.
October 28, 2023 at 5:10 AM
Had a blast with the girls at Victory Point in Berkeley and picked up a weird new game for $10!
October 21, 2023 at 11:16 PM