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Joseph Arthur Ellis
@jarthurellis.bsky.social
Tech and game design at Plaid Hat Games. Anti-hate, anti-bigotry. He/him. I work on Forgotten Waters, Freelancers, Summoner Wars, Summoner Wars Online, and more.
Besides the super smart designer on the box, Niki Shults did an amazing job on art direction and game dev.
October 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Ok so, we all love the game on plaid staff. There is no question it rubs some people the wrong way. Divisive reactions. I think because it's euro on mechanics and theme but is a bit tough and mean.
October 21, 2025 at 2:38 AM
They have their use but I hate how comments about them (and pitching in general) become part of "game design" pontification when they have nothing to do with game design.
October 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I'm already on my way, and also starting with something kinda defeats the purpose cuz this game's gonna be normal as hell.
September 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Purchased! Thanks for spreading the news, didn't know this was coming back
September 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
No clue what the person's intentions were, but reads to me like an accidental compliment.
September 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
good news.
August 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
often either:
* too confusing, one too many layers.
or
* too mild. "flowers cost -1 pollen this turn??? oh em gee!"
or
* too random and discriminitory.
August 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
yeah i clicked immediately. much more biblical scholarship content in there than i expected haha. won't spoil what the topic ULTIMATELY is but suffice to say it's worth watching by anyone who can take the time.
August 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
yes, definitely have seen reviews of games I worked on where I can tell for a fact, they only played 1 time.
August 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Found a reddit thread from a few days ago with gamers saying "I love the art and theming!" So gamers have no taste, on top of everything else.
August 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
At gen con all week, heard the game talked about several times, never heard a peep. Bizarre. Didn't take a look since it's a solo game.
August 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
For sure the lack of mentions by reviewers is the most bizarre part of this.
August 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM