Mette Pødenphant
@mettepoe.bsky.social
GDC speaker (Hitman stuff) Game director on "Wild Indigo Ranch" at Funday Games. I write and illustrate "Heltene fra Avadore" a danish ttrpg for kids (looking for US/UK distributor) Ex Hitman level designer (She/Her)
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Hi! I'm Mette!👋
I'm a game designer with a knack (but primarily love!) for quest and level design. I'm a trained sandbox (social) stealth designer, and also dabble in writing. I made a TTRPG (hardcopy, eew!) for kids. I'm a socialist at ❤️ and I believe that everything is political ✨🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I'm a game designer with a knack (but primarily love!) for quest and level design. I'm a trained sandbox (social) stealth designer, and also dabble in writing. I made a TTRPG (hardcopy, eew!) for kids. I'm a socialist at ❤️ and I believe that everything is political ✨🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I very often think about @andrew-yoder.bsky.social s playgrounds as level design talk ♡ I now frequently use playgrounds to explain skill checks and rewards to non-designers
It's conveniently bundled with the enlightning "Real World Level Design" by Jerry Belich ♡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn27...
It's conveniently bundled with the enlightning "Real World Level Design" by Jerry Belich ♡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn27...
'Real World Level Design' & 'Playgrounds and Level Design'
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
www.youtube.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I very often think about @andrew-yoder.bsky.social s playgrounds as level design talk ♡ I now frequently use playgrounds to explain skill checks and rewards to non-designers
It's conveniently bundled with the enlightning "Real World Level Design" by Jerry Belich ♡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn27...
It's conveniently bundled with the enlightning "Real World Level Design" by Jerry Belich ♡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn27...
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I think some people have trouble seeing fascism as anything other than 1940s Germany.
But I think 'people going to a comic convention needing to have a plan in case the government's goons show up to disappear people' is a pretty good demonstration of what it can look like in 2025.
But I think 'people going to a comic convention needing to have a plan in case the government's goons show up to disappear people' is a pretty good demonstration of what it can look like in 2025.
SDCC ‘25: What to do if ICE crashes the con
If you see ICE or Border Patrol agents while attending San Diego Comic-Con, know your rights and exercise them.
If you see ICE or Border Patrol agents while attending San Diego Comic-Con, know your rights and exercise them.
SDCC ‘25: What to do if ICE crashes the con
If you see ICE or Border Patrol agents while attending San Diego Comic-Con, know your rights and exercise them.
www.comicsbeat.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I think some people have trouble seeing fascism as anything other than 1940s Germany.
But I think 'people going to a comic convention needing to have a plan in case the government's goons show up to disappear people' is a pretty good demonstration of what it can look like in 2025.
But I think 'people going to a comic convention needing to have a plan in case the government's goons show up to disappear people' is a pretty good demonstration of what it can look like in 2025.
I started working on a "choose your own adventure" book for kids (age 7-10). If anyone have any recommendations or tips I would be overjoyed! Like... How do I keep track of everything?
#Writing #ChildrenLiterature #Fantasy #GameDesign #Books #Adventure
#Writing #ChildrenLiterature #Fantasy #GameDesign #Books #Adventure
July 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I started working on a "choose your own adventure" book for kids (age 7-10). If anyone have any recommendations or tips I would be overjoyed! Like... How do I keep track of everything?
#Writing #ChildrenLiterature #Fantasy #GameDesign #Books #Adventure
#Writing #ChildrenLiterature #Fantasy #GameDesign #Books #Adventure
Another one! More roleplaying adventure for 4 to 10 year olds ✨️
I'm so excited! This time I'm taking the heroes to the sea to look for the lost "Golden City"⚓️🌟 I can't believe this started with a little idea and a doodle and now there are TWO roleplaying adventure games for kids 😍🥳
I'm so excited! This time I'm taking the heroes to the sea to look for the lost "Golden City"⚓️🌟 I can't believe this started with a little idea and a doodle and now there are TWO roleplaying adventure games for kids 😍🥳
July 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Another one! More roleplaying adventure for 4 to 10 year olds ✨️
I'm so excited! This time I'm taking the heroes to the sea to look for the lost "Golden City"⚓️🌟 I can't believe this started with a little idea and a doodle and now there are TWO roleplaying adventure games for kids 😍🥳
I'm so excited! This time I'm taking the heroes to the sea to look for the lost "Golden City"⚓️🌟 I can't believe this started with a little idea and a doodle and now there are TWO roleplaying adventure games for kids 😍🥳
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the other night I legit dreamed that I was explaining to some people I looked up to where the hell I've Been Lately, so I wrote about it, possibly a waste of several hours but people are talking about game journalism so
Jordan Erica Webber—"Game journalism": a case study
I recently dreamed that I was explaining to some professional inspirations (I’ll spare myself the mortification of naming them) why I haven’t Done Much lately. Conveniently, I’d already done a thoroug...
jordanwebber.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
the other night I legit dreamed that I was explaining to some people I looked up to where the hell I've Been Lately, so I wrote about it, possibly a waste of several hours but people are talking about game journalism so
Got a call from my editor with a plea to get a roleplaying test ready for tomorrow.
One of the kids had to go on vacation and didn't want to miss it 💔 She loves one of playable characters so much. She wants to be called "Kalla" and pretends to be "super strong like her"
😍😍🥰🥰😭😭
Just finished it!🥰
One of the kids had to go on vacation and didn't want to miss it 💔 She loves one of playable characters so much. She wants to be called "Kalla" and pretends to be "super strong like her"
😍😍🥰🥰😭😭
Just finished it!🥰
May 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Got a call from my editor with a plea to get a roleplaying test ready for tomorrow.
One of the kids had to go on vacation and didn't want to miss it 💔 She loves one of playable characters so much. She wants to be called "Kalla" and pretends to be "super strong like her"
😍😍🥰🥰😭😭
Just finished it!🥰
One of the kids had to go on vacation and didn't want to miss it 💔 She loves one of playable characters so much. She wants to be called "Kalla" and pretends to be "super strong like her"
😍😍🥰🥰😭😭
Just finished it!🥰
I'm thinking about going to #Spiel2025 in Essen this year - mostly to connect with EU/Uk/US distributers about my #Roleplaying Game for #Kids (It's marketed as a #Boardgame in Denmark)
Can anyone recommend it? Any good tips are really appreciated ❤❤❤
Can anyone recommend it? Any good tips are really appreciated ❤❤❤
April 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I'm thinking about going to #Spiel2025 in Essen this year - mostly to connect with EU/Uk/US distributers about my #Roleplaying Game for #Kids (It's marketed as a #Boardgame in Denmark)
Can anyone recommend it? Any good tips are really appreciated ❤❤❤
Can anyone recommend it? Any good tips are really appreciated ❤❤❤
I know it's a fantasy #TTRPG but geese are universally great (enemies), right ?
#Design #Kids #BoardGames #DanishGames #Writing #Fantasy #Geese #Procreate #DigitalPainting
#Design #Kids #BoardGames #DanishGames #Writing #Fantasy #Geese #Procreate #DigitalPainting
April 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I know it's a fantasy #TTRPG but geese are universally great (enemies), right ?
#Design #Kids #BoardGames #DanishGames #Writing #Fantasy #Geese #Procreate #DigitalPainting
#Design #Kids #BoardGames #DanishGames #Writing #Fantasy #Geese #Procreate #DigitalPainting
So happy to have been part of this years @baftagames.bsky.social Game Design jury ❤ My Imposter Syndrome had a freaking field day but it was a great getting to play some amazing games and to discuss them with some very inspiring people ♡ thank you @jonny-w.bsky.social for including me ♡♡♡
Astro Bot wins this year’s BAFTA for Games Design 🏆 #BAFTAGamesAwards
April 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
So happy to have been part of this years @baftagames.bsky.social Game Design jury ❤ My Imposter Syndrome had a freaking field day but it was a great getting to play some amazing games and to discuss them with some very inspiring people ♡ thank you @jonny-w.bsky.social for including me ♡♡♡
Oof I am trying to make an open world roleplaying scenario with stealth rolls and disguise gameplay for kids.... What am I doing... This will be absolute madness 😵🥸🤯🤸
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Oof I am trying to make an open world roleplaying scenario with stealth rolls and disguise gameplay for kids.... What am I doing... This will be absolute madness 😵🥸🤯🤸
This has got to be the most #MonkeyIsland -esque thing I have ever worked on...
#wip #procreate #ttrpg
#wip #procreate #ttrpg
March 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This has got to be the most #MonkeyIsland -esque thing I have ever worked on...
#wip #procreate #ttrpg
#wip #procreate #ttrpg
I'm working on my next #TTRPG for tiny humans, and I'm trying out some different things... I feel like my process is just constantly deciding on the ratio between "Relatable" and "Epiiiic!" While trying to avoid "Meeeh".. or "whaa...?".
#design #painting #procreate
#design #painting #procreate
March 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I'm working on my next #TTRPG for tiny humans, and I'm trying out some different things... I feel like my process is just constantly deciding on the ratio between "Relatable" and "Epiiiic!" While trying to avoid "Meeeh".. or "whaa...?".
#design #painting #procreate
#design #painting #procreate
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Algorithm: I noticed you lingered on this picture of a frog for 14 seconds
Me: I was busy sneezing
Algorithm: I've got some more frogs for you
Me: I don't w--..."
Algorithm: Frog freak
Me: I was busy sneezing
Algorithm: I've got some more frogs for you
Me: I don't w--..."
Algorithm: Frog freak
March 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Algorithm: I noticed you lingered on this picture of a frog for 14 seconds
Me: I was busy sneezing
Algorithm: I've got some more frogs for you
Me: I don't w--..."
Algorithm: Frog freak
Me: I was busy sneezing
Algorithm: I've got some more frogs for you
Me: I don't w--..."
Algorithm: Frog freak
Eugh... this industry..
RIP #MonolithProductions I feel like we should be having funurals honestly. There is so much legacy in a company like that.
My favourite #Monolith game growing up was Shogo ❤ I had never seen anything like it.
I hope something new and beautiful will rise from the ashes ❤
RIP #MonolithProductions I feel like we should be having funurals honestly. There is so much legacy in a company like that.
My favourite #Monolith game growing up was Shogo ❤ I had never seen anything like it.
I hope something new and beautiful will rise from the ashes ❤
February 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Eugh... this industry..
RIP #MonolithProductions I feel like we should be having funurals honestly. There is so much legacy in a company like that.
My favourite #Monolith game growing up was Shogo ❤ I had never seen anything like it.
I hope something new and beautiful will rise from the ashes ❤
RIP #MonolithProductions I feel like we should be having funurals honestly. There is so much legacy in a company like that.
My favourite #Monolith game growing up was Shogo ❤ I had never seen anything like it.
I hope something new and beautiful will rise from the ashes ❤
Reposted by Mette Pødenphant
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February 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Where to find & support your local Cypher 🏳️🌈⚔️🖋️☕️👩🏽💻
🔏 Patreon.com/cypheroftyr
📸 instagram.com/cypheroftyr
🎮 twitch.tv/cypheroftyr
☕️ ko-fi.com/tanya_hbic
📼 youtube.com/cypheroftyr
🎁 thronegifts.com/u/cypheroftyr
🎞️ TikTok.com/@cypheroftyr
🔏 Patreon.com/cypheroftyr
📸 instagram.com/cypheroftyr
🎮 twitch.tv/cypheroftyr
☕️ ko-fi.com/tanya_hbic
📼 youtube.com/cypheroftyr
🎁 thronegifts.com/u/cypheroftyr
🎞️ TikTok.com/@cypheroftyr
I just love it when my kids build weird levels... 😅❤ Great little vantage points, covers - the signage is a little messed up and I am a little bit unsure where the golden path is... needless to say we will have a feedback session later. 🤔🧐
#LevelDesign #Gamedev
#LevelDesign #Gamedev
February 16, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I just love it when my kids build weird levels... 😅❤ Great little vantage points, covers - the signage is a little messed up and I am a little bit unsure where the golden path is... needless to say we will have a feedback session later. 🤔🧐
#LevelDesign #Gamedev
#LevelDesign #Gamedev
Aaah!! We won a #spilprisen award yesterday for Wild Indigo Ranch!! "Denmarks Favourite Game 2025" 😍😭 We are over the moon and still so surpised 🤯 Our players are just the sweetest 🌾🤠 thank you for voting!! ❤️🔥
February 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Aaah!! We won a #spilprisen award yesterday for Wild Indigo Ranch!! "Denmarks Favourite Game 2025" 😍😭 We are over the moon and still so surpised 🤯 Our players are just the sweetest 🌾🤠 thank you for voting!! ❤️🔥
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oh and here's our game trailer too www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO6u...
TRAILER: Tryhard - upcoming indie sports RPG
YouTube video by GrapefruitGames
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
oh and here's our game trailer too www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO6u...
February 12, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Returning to work tomorrow after a 3 month "writing hiatus". What did I miss? Is the game industry still there ? 🤞🤞
January 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Returning to work tomorrow after a 3 month "writing hiatus". What did I miss? Is the game industry still there ? 🤞🤞
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It's been a while since I last looked, so any recommendations for books about level design? Good articles or videos would also be nice to catch up on #leveldesign
January 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
It's been a while since I last looked, so any recommendations for books about level design? Good articles or videos would also be nice to catch up on #leveldesign
I found out why Guybrush is called Guybrush yesterday, and my world is shattered... I thought it was a REAL name all these years 😭 My gods..The things you accept because you learn it as a kid... It blows my mind sometimes.
January 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I found out why Guybrush is called Guybrush yesterday, and my world is shattered... I thought it was a REAL name all these years 😭 My gods..The things you accept because you learn it as a kid... It blows my mind sometimes.
Hi! I'm Mette!👋
I'm a game designer with a knack (but primarily love!) for quest and level design. I'm a trained sandbox (social) stealth designer, and also dabble in writing. I made a TTRPG (hardcopy, eew!) for kids. I'm a socialist at ❤️ and I believe that everything is political ✨🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I'm a game designer with a knack (but primarily love!) for quest and level design. I'm a trained sandbox (social) stealth designer, and also dabble in writing. I made a TTRPG (hardcopy, eew!) for kids. I'm a socialist at ❤️ and I believe that everything is political ✨🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
January 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Hi! I'm Mette!👋
I'm a game designer with a knack (but primarily love!) for quest and level design. I'm a trained sandbox (social) stealth designer, and also dabble in writing. I made a TTRPG (hardcopy, eew!) for kids. I'm a socialist at ❤️ and I believe that everything is political ✨🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I'm a game designer with a knack (but primarily love!) for quest and level design. I'm a trained sandbox (social) stealth designer, and also dabble in writing. I made a TTRPG (hardcopy, eew!) for kids. I'm a socialist at ❤️ and I believe that everything is political ✨🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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Leesha art-directed some of my favorite pieces from Daggerheart and creates incredible art herself. Any project would be lucky to have her as an Art Director.
December 30, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Leesha art-directed some of my favorite pieces from Daggerheart and creates incredible art herself. Any project would be lucky to have her as an Art Director.