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Keith Jones
@keithjones.bsky.social
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He / Math / Games / Code / Ginger Beer / Bread / Ne partez pas sans moi / Godot / wants to be reincarnated as a tech artist
My neglected site: http://inputrandomness.com
Some fun shaders: https://godotshaders.com/author/sturm_trouper/
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shellyjones.bsky.social
Generation Analog 2025 "PUNK" is a less than a week away! Thursday, July 17, 2025! Don't forget to register for this free online conference sponsored by Analog Game Studies & Game in Lab. #staypunk #stayanalog #gamestudies 🎲

Eventbrite registration link: tinyurl.com/5csktfzz
Schedule for Generation Analog Punk Conference July 17, 2025 Cover of Generation Analog Punk Conference
July 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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shellyjones.bsky.social
Do you love #books #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Player Elimination! 🕵️⚡

🎲 - set in a friendly local board game store
🐈 - cozy cat companion named Pip
🕵️‍♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast

www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Goodreads giveaway poster for Player Elimination - July 1 through July 31. A blue book on a yellow background.
July 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
keithjones.bsky.social
People will spend hours complaining about a situation before a minute to understand it beyond the own perspective.
May 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
keithjones.bsky.social
Eurovision season is my favorite season.
May 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
keithjones.bsky.social
Tiny Towns digital! #boardgames #digitaltabletop
peterlmcpherson.bsky.social Peter McPherson ⏭️ PAX Unplugged @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social · May 6
Tiny Towns is in Alpha on BGA 🎉

Seeing a digital version of this game has been a dream of mine for years, and the developers and the team at @alderaceg.bsky.social put in so much work to test all 116 buildings.

All expansions will be in the full release—couldn't be more excited!

#tinytowns
The pop-up window to play Tiny Towns on BGA
May 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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summerhouse.bsky.social
@ElliottBlackwe3
April 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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mcapriglioneart.bsky.social
what do you want
four panel black and white doodle comic with a person and their cat. panel 1, the cat yells, "I WANT!". panel 2 the person says "What do you want". panel 3, the cat stops and stares blankly. panel 4, the cat yells "I WANT" again
April 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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ejmoore74.bsky.social
Given current events, I think it's especially important to read books like @georgetakei.bsky.social 's powerful graphic memoir. Our family read it this week. I highly recommend everyone read the book.

#booksky
#remember
#accuratehistorymatters
#bannedbooks
April 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
keithjones.bsky.social
This person on YouTube said I'm not too old to learn how to draw.
April 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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shellyjones.bsky.social
Player Elimination ( #nerdy #cozy #mystery) is available for pre-order. In the meantime, maybe you need some #boardgame recommendations! What games do you like to play with your besties?

tulepublishing.com/books/player...
Cover of Player Elimination Cover of the Crew Cover of Forest Shuffle Cover of Point Salad
April 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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faithfalkner.com
Your "dumb little projects" are so important during this harrowing time. Don't forget that. Your creativity has value, for yourself and for the world.
April 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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christinacoffin.bsky.social
if you don't enjoy something about #gamedev compared to other things, it probably means its difficult and important work that is out of your comfort zone, and its an opportunity for growth.

Also don't forget to write tools to make your life easier, especially when it speeds up the 'less fun things'
April 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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shellyjones.bsky.social
ICYMI #booksky #books #ComingSoon #CozyMystery #BoardGame #OwnVoices
April 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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heyheymomo.bsky.social
you look great today
April 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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cardboardedison.com
What will high U.S. tariffs on China mean for the tabletop industry? What are publishers doing in response? And what will it all mean for board game designers? We reached out to U.S. publishers, and we've compiled their responses into a new industry report: cardboardedison.com/tariffs
The Cost of Cardboard: How Tariffs Will Impact Board Game Publishers and Designers A special report from Cardboard Edison, April 2025
April 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
keithjones.bsky.social
An excellent and nuanced discussion of Blue Prince that comes very close, but more eloquently, to my feelings. A lot of people are talking about this game but few are doing so this carefully. A great read. #videogames #indiegames
April 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
keithjones.bsky.social
My amazing spouse has an amazing book coming out this summer #boardgames #cozymystery #booksky with Tule Publishing. Every #flgs needs its own scooby gang! #games #books #cozy

Check it out! Pre-order it!

Yes they made damned sure the pips the on the #dice were properly oriented on the cover.
April 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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samreich.bsky.social
Game Changer: Powered by the Edinburgh Fringe™
A screenshot of Sam's interview with Indiewire in which he talks about writing Game Changer's scripts at the Edinburgh Fringe on days where he's already seen 5 - 6 shows.
April 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
keithjones.bsky.social
Such a high quality game. Fans of #roguelike #basebuilders should definitely look at Against the Storm.
hoodedhorse.bsky.social Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · Apr 5
Against the Storm has now sold over 1.5 million copies! Congratulations to @eremitegames.bsky.social on reaching this massive milestone.

We’re proud to serve as your publisher and grateful to everyone who's joined us in weathering the storm.
April 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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openindie.eu
A message from us openindies -

Calling all #gamedev, #indiegamedev, #solodev creators, #indiegames and #podcast lovers!
A MESSAGE FROM US OPENINDIES: If you work in gamedev, you know it’s not all about the money. It’s about creating experiences that make people smile, think, rage, love, cry, and lose track of time after a hard day. On our podcast, we chat with people just like you. Those who pour their passion into creating things people enjoy. We don’t chase trends; we simply want to share your story with the world. We’ve been doing this for four years. It’s not all about the numbers, but it stings when you see some content - maybe even a chat about morning routine - pulling in 100x more listeners. It’s a hit to the motivation that needs a boost from time to time. So here is our ask: Give our indiegame show a chance. If you dig it, that’s awesome. Even if it’s not for you, we’d love to hear why and appreciate the time you took to help us grow and learn. Your honest feedback means everything, and we truly hope to win you over as a listener. <3
April 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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kpsinging.bsky.social
This is such a lovely tribute to Val Kilmer from Hilarie Burton ❤️
hilarieburton The sweetest man. I played @valkilmerofficial 's girlfriend in a movie back in 2009. The script called for us to have a fairly rowdy love scene that got interrupted by a phone call. I'd just come off of OTH where I was always put in some kind of compromising position....so it was just work as usual. But then I got to set the day we were going to be shooting that scene and there was a scramble happening. "Val wants to change the scene." Huh? "It's not interesting," he said. A gratuitous sex scene with a younger woman didn't service the story or the character. It said nothing about the relationship and why either of our characters were in it. Instead, Val sent someone out to a local restaurant to pick up a huge tub of ribs. And so, as the camera panned up from the floor, our moans were those of two people, comfortable and indulgent, tangled up in bed and unfettered by the mess, elbows deep in North Carolina's finest bbq It was infinitely more interesting and I felt so safe and cared for by that man. It would have been easy to phone it in and just go with the stereotypical way women have been seen in film. Rather than the scene playing on my naked back, he turned me toward the camera. He made the scene about us instead of using me as a prop. That one day at work rewired my brain. Val was kind to me. A thoughtful artist. I bought some of his paintings a few years back. I hope every young actor has a Val in their life. That movie was a magical experience. #bloodworth
April 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
keithjones.bsky.social
Spruce Goose is annoyed that my laptop is on my lap when it should be solely dedicated to her. Also (the) Gnorp Analogue is very fun if you like idle / incremental games. #cats #incrementalgames #indiegames #felinediplomacy
A black and white cat looks into the camera while the video game the Gnorp Analogue plays in the background.
March 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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godotsteam.com
Yes, it's truly day #304 of #Godot games using #GodotSteam! Today is Fallacy Quiz by @timkrief.com! Grease up that brain, turn on your critical thinking skills, and see if you can spot the fallacies in this beautifully crafted quiz game packed full of features.
store.steampowered.com/app/2847380/...
Fallacy Quiz on Steam
Sharpen your critical thinking skills in this quiz game that challenges you to spot rhetorical fallacies. Everyone likes this game so you must too, right?
store.steampowered.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
keithjones.bsky.social
Excited to try Flocking Hell... New turn-based #indie strategy #roguelite with #sheep!!!

#indiegames #indiedev #game #PixelArt
March 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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shellyjones.bsky.social
Inspiration behind the Spotify playlist I made for my debut novel, Player Elimination. cozymysterycafe.com/books/player...

1) No Doubt's "Just a Girl" - My main character, Wren Winters, is tired of being bullied by her landlord and just wants to be left alone and do her thing. #relatable
Player Elimination
Releasing August 27th Coming soon!
cozymysterycafe.com
March 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM