VPJ Arponen
@vpjarponen.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary philosophy in the academia by day, tabletop game design by night
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We're 10 days from SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2025 on Sat., Feb. 8. Badges are still available! tabletop.events/conventions/.... Come check out great events, such as @vpjarponen.bsky.social demoing his upcoming "Order & Opportunity" (10 a.m. CET/4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT): tabletop.events/conventions/...
January 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We're 10 days from SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2025 on Sat., Feb. 8. Badges are still available! tabletop.events/conventions/.... Come check out great events, such as @vpjarponen.bsky.social demoing his upcoming "Order & Opportunity" (10 a.m. CET/4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT): tabletop.events/conventions/...
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As some of you may know, our friend and wargaming legend Rodger B. MacGowan lost his home and studio in the LA fires. There is a GoFundMe set up to help Rodger and his family recover from this apocalyptic loss. Check it out at gofund.me/a8737aff and reshare widely.
January 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
As some of you may know, our friend and wargaming legend Rodger B. MacGowan lost his home and studio in the LA fires. There is a GoFundMe set up to help Rodger and his family recover from this apocalyptic loss. Check it out at gofund.me/a8737aff and reshare widely.
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Hey folks– we've got a bunch of great events being presented by our outstanding GMs (incl a bunch of designers!) for our upcoming ACDC (our all-online wargaming convention)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
December 29, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Hey folks– we've got a bunch of great events being presented by our outstanding GMs (incl a bunch of designers!) for our upcoming ACDC (our all-online wargaming convention)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
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December 22, 2024 at 3:11 AM
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Hey folks– we've got a bunch of great events being presented by our outstanding GMs (incl a bunch of designers!) for our upcoming ACDC (our all-online wargaming convention)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
December 22, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Hey folks– we've got a bunch of great events being presented by our outstanding GMs (incl a bunch of designers!) for our upcoming ACDC (our all-online wargaming convention)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
17-19 Jan
They've put together some great games in a variety of time slots (incl some Euro-friendly ones!)
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‼️ Updated / expanded schedule for The 2025 ACDC!
📆 You can see the expanded event schedule on our site
armchairdragoons.com...
⚜️ Plenty of seats still available in a variety of games
Come learn a new game, demo a pre-pub one, or play an old fave 🤠
#boardwargames
📆 You can see the expanded event schedule on our site
armchairdragoons.com...
⚜️ Plenty of seats still available in a variety of games
Come learn a new game, demo a pre-pub one, or play an old fave 🤠
#boardwargames
December 16, 2024 at 2:22 PM
‼️ Updated / expanded schedule for The 2025 ACDC!
📆 You can see the expanded event schedule on our site
armchairdragoons.com...
⚜️ Plenty of seats still available in a variety of games
Come learn a new game, demo a pre-pub one, or play an old fave 🤠
#boardwargames
📆 You can see the expanded event schedule on our site
armchairdragoons.com...
⚜️ Plenty of seats still available in a variety of games
Come learn a new game, demo a pre-pub one, or play an old fave 🤠
#boardwargames
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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!
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 12:04 AM
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!
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!
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Paolo Mori:Game Design, Awards, and Parmesan Cheese
This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show…
This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show…
Paolo Mori:Game Design, Awards, and Parmesan Cheese
This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Briscola Chiamata Samurai Memoir 44 Risk Europe Challengers
fivegamesfordoomsday.com
December 16, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Paolo Mori:Game Design, Awards, and Parmesan Cheese
This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show…
This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show…
An interesting article, well done! Great to see analog games visible in the media like this. Also Twilight Struggle gets a prominent mention. @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
I have a big article out today about being diagnosed as autistic while I was writing my latest book, & how tabletop games help me navigate the world as an autistic person. I hope it's interesting to some people.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Playing games turns me into a person who makes sense’
When he was diagnosed as having autism at the age of 40, author Tim Clare saw a link to his lifelong love of board games. Here, he explains the power of the game for those who struggle to understand t...
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:25 PM
An interesting article, well done! Great to see analog games visible in the media like this. Also Twilight Struggle gets a prominent mention. @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
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Registration is open for The 2025 ACDC, held in January
tabletop.events/conv...
This all-online convention includes a variety of both current & pre-pub games, seminars & talk shows, and more
Get registered now before the events sell out!
tabletop.events/conv...
This all-online convention includes a variety of both current & pre-pub games, seminars & talk shows, and more
Get registered now before the events sell out!
December 10, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Registration is open for The 2025 ACDC, held in January
tabletop.events/conv...
This all-online convention includes a variety of both current & pre-pub games, seminars & talk shows, and more
Get registered now before the events sell out!
tabletop.events/conv...
This all-online convention includes a variety of both current & pre-pub games, seminars & talk shows, and more
Get registered now before the events sell out!
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The Temple of Elemental Evil-Episode 15-A Visit to Bollingbrooke
In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support thew show here
In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support thew show here
The Temple of Elemental Evil-Episode 15-A Visit to Bollingbrooke
In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support thew show here
fivegamesfordoomsday.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:00 AM
The Temple of Elemental Evil-Episode 15-A Visit to Bollingbrooke
In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support thew show here
In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support thew show here
Today on Dec 6 Finland celebrates its 107th Independence Day. All Bridges Burning, Vol X in the COIN Series by @volko.bsky.social and @gmtgames.bsky.social covers the rocky beginnings of that independence that has lasted perhaps against all odds!
December 6, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Today on Dec 6 Finland celebrates its 107th Independence Day. All Bridges Burning, Vol X in the COIN Series by @volko.bsky.social and @gmtgames.bsky.social covers the rocky beginnings of that independence that has lasted perhaps against all odds!
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Registration will open on Monday
Event schedule (so far) with several other sessions getting added soon
tabletop.events/conv...
Event schedule (so far) with several other sessions getting added soon
tabletop.events/conv...
November 30, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Registration will open on Monday
Event schedule (so far) with several other sessions getting added soon
tabletop.events/conv...
Event schedule (so far) with several other sessions getting added soon
tabletop.events/conv...
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Another great game added to the 2025 ACDC!
I look forward to demoing and playing *Order & Opportunity Making of the Post-Cold War World Order* upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social at the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social online convention in January next year. The plan is to actually not just demo but play up to a full game with interested folks.
November 28, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Another great game added to the 2025 ACDC!
I look forward to demoing and playing *Order & Opportunity Making of the Post-Cold War World Order* upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social at the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social online convention in January next year. The plan is to actually not just demo but play up to a full game with interested folks.
November 28, 2024 at 5:32 PM
I look forward to demoing and playing *Order & Opportunity Making of the Post-Cold War World Order* upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social at the @armchairdragoons.bsky.social online convention in January next year. The plan is to actually not just demo but play up to a full game with interested folks.
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In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve tackle Unmatched:Suns Origin from @restorationgames.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/3UZ691F
https://buff.ly/3UZ691F
November 22, 2024 at 5:00 AM
In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve tackle Unmatched:Suns Origin from @restorationgames.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/3UZ691F
https://buff.ly/3UZ691F
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It was a pleasure presenting on the process of designing Blood & Treasure for the Georgetown University Wargaming Society. For those that missed it yesterday, you can view it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xST8...
Blood & Treasure: Modeling the Role of Contractors in the US-Afghan War
YouTube video by Georgetown University Wargaming Society
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November 20, 2024 at 3:45 PM
It was a pleasure presenting on the process of designing Blood & Treasure for the Georgetown University Wargaming Society. For those that missed it yesterday, you can view it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xST8...
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Check out our latest InsideGMT article from designer @vpjarponen.bsky.social: "Order & Opportunity: November 2024 Development Update" insidegmt.com/order-opport...
November 19, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from designer @vpjarponen.bsky.social: "Order & Opportunity: November 2024 Development Update" insidegmt.com/order-opport...
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@ulible.bsky.social Hi Uli! I am amazed by the quality of these (printed wood?) markers. What printing/painting technique produces these multi-color without blurs or misalignments? Thanks!
November 19, 2024 at 7:08 PM
@ulible.bsky.social Hi Uli! I am amazed by the quality of these (printed wood?) markers. What printing/painting technique produces these multi-color without blurs or misalignments? Thanks!
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In this episode of #5g4d Kwanchai Moryia talks about his love for history and how he developed his art style. This is a really fascinating episode with one of the best artists in the #boardgaming world. Get on it!
https://buff.ly/3ZbNvpL
https://buff.ly/3ZbNvpL
November 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
In this episode of #5g4d Kwanchai Moryia talks about his love for history and how he developed his art style. This is a really fascinating episode with one of the best artists in the #boardgaming world. Get on it!
https://buff.ly/3ZbNvpL
https://buff.ly/3ZbNvpL
Setting up a solo playtest of #OrderAndOpportunity ”Making of the Post-Cold War World Order” tonight, upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social Playing the Democracies US and EU versus the Authoritarian bots China and Russia.
November 17, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Setting up a solo playtest of #OrderAndOpportunity ”Making of the Post-Cold War World Order” tonight, upcoming from @gmtgames.bsky.social Playing the Democracies US and EU versus the Authoritarian bots China and Russia.
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To learn more about Order & Opportunity or to pre-order the game, you can go to the P500 page here: www.gmtgames.com/p-1027-order...
GMT Games - Order & Opportunity
Order & Opportunity
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October 10, 2024 at 8:51 PM
To learn more about Order & Opportunity or to pre-order the game, you can go to the P500 page here: www.gmtgames.com/p-1027-order...
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Here's a great Order & Opportunity video preview from @boardgamegeek.bsky.social's @candidrum.bsky.social with designer @vpjarponen.bsky.social at Spiel Essen 2024. You can check the video out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv-7...
Order & Opportunity || A Multilayered Area Influence Game || SPIEL Essen 2024
YouTube video by BoardGameGeek
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October 10, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Here's a great Order & Opportunity video preview from @boardgamegeek.bsky.social's @candidrum.bsky.social with designer @vpjarponen.bsky.social at Spiel Essen 2024. You can check the video out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv-7...
Great times today at Spiel Essen 2024 demoing Order & Opportunity (from @gmtgames.bsky.social). Showed the game to many enthusiastic gamers, including @candidrum.bsky.social in @boardgamegeek.bsky.social capacity and @5g4d.bsky.social Ben and Steve in company of fascinating designer Pini Shekhter.
October 3, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Great times today at Spiel Essen 2024 demoing Order & Opportunity (from @gmtgames.bsky.social). Showed the game to many enthusiastic gamers, including @candidrum.bsky.social in @boardgamegeek.bsky.social capacity and @5g4d.bsky.social Ben and Steve in company of fascinating designer Pini Shekhter.
If you are going to Essen 2024 and been interested in “Order & Opportunity” (from @gmtgames.bsky.social) you can demo and play it with me in the booth 3-Q111 on Thursday and Friday. The 2d6 Games by @aigar.bsky.social will hot me there. Thank You! Come check out Aigar’s historical and other games.
September 30, 2024 at 7:29 PM
If you are going to Essen 2024 and been interested in “Order & Opportunity” (from @gmtgames.bsky.social) you can demo and play it with me in the booth 3-Q111 on Thursday and Friday. The 2d6 Games by @aigar.bsky.social will hot me there. Thank You! Come check out Aigar’s historical and other games.