Due to the changes in the schedules of Playability team members, we are placing the show on a temporary hiatus. You can enjoy all of our previous episodes at playabilitypod.com
Thank you for understanding and we look forward to expanding perspectives in the future!
I recently completed my 100th game project since starting freelance in 2011, and it felt important to say thanks to some very important folks: game designers. Without your enthusiasm and craft, the last decade of my life would’ve been much less awesome.
GAMA did the right thing to cancel Origins Online, and made a bold and righteous statement to meet the moment.
However, their official statement unintentionally erases the POC who took a stand, and this is teachable.
Long form response attached:
I know the show is sadly on hiatus, but do you know what is still fun and not on hiatus? Birthdays. Specifically, the birthday of our amazing co-host @cgsunit. Consider popping over to her twitter account and wishing her a fantastic day! 🎉🎂
Hello Friends! I’ve been saving these for a themed giveaway, but now seems as good a time as any to just give them away. Like, retweet, or reply to enter. That’s Brewcrafters, Microbrewers, Homebrewers, and the OverkilledStorage insert for Brewcrafters.
etsy.com/listing/561069336/b…
Our first winner is @erked! Congratulations! And yes, I said first winner. As Eric already has Brew Crafters and Microbrewers he's asked that I share the love more, and so I get to give those away separately.
Hello Friends! I’ve been saving these for a themed giveaway, but now seems as good a time as any to just give them away. Like, retweet, or reply to enter. That’s Brewcrafters, Microbrewers, Homebrewers, and the OverkilledStorage insert for Brewcrafters.
etsy.com/listing/561069336/b…
Last chance! I’m be doing the drawing and announcing the winner Monday morning. They’re starting to lock things down more here, and if I’m going to get it mailed out it has to be soon.
Hello Friends! I’ve been saving these for a themed giveaway, but now seems as good a time as any to just give them away. Like, retweet, or reply to enter. That’s Brewcrafters, Microbrewers, Homebrewers, and the OverkilledStorage insert for Brewcrafters.
etsy.com/listing/561069336/b…
I’ve been asked how long we’re leaving the giveaway open. Rebecca pointed out April 7th is National Beer Day and would be a fitting time to do the drawing. Should we wait until then?
Hello Friends! I’ve been saving these for a themed giveaway, but now seems as good a time as any to just give them away. Like, retweet, or reply to enter. That’s Brewcrafters, Microbrewers, Homebrewers, and the OverkilledStorage insert for Brewcrafters.
etsy.com/listing/561069336/b…
What games come to mind when you think of stellar board game art? @ToPlayIsHuman talks to @moregamespls about board game art and artist visibility within the hobby. Ross also shares some of his personal favorite board game artists. playabilitypod.com/40
Check out episode 39 at playabilitypod.com/39 to join @cgsunit as she talks with @rf_seattle about Cascadia, a gorgeous tile-laying game coming soon from Flatout Games (flatout.games/, @FlatoutGames) which showcases lands and creatures of the Pacific Northwest.
There seems to be a redirect issue at the moment, if the posted link isn't working for you, the audio and transcript are available at: playability.fireside.fm/39
Putting my money where my mouth is: I will match the first $1000 on GoFundMe for this scholarship seeking to diversify the pool of board game designers. Please RT.
And please make me write a big check when I get back from playtesting this afternoon.
The arrival of my MSLIS diploma in the mail today couldn't be more perfect, as just this morning I interviewed for a 40hr Children's Librarian position in my current dept and 2 hrs ago HR called me with a job offer, which I excitedly accepted! Today is magic. 😭🥳🦄😻
ALT My MSLIS diploma from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
In the past ten days I've been working on implementing a solo board game, which is not accessible out of the box for blind people, as an Alexa skill. It's currently in beta, message me if you want to try it out. #blind#accessibility#BoardGames
Interviewed @moregamespls for @PlayabilityPod. I've admired Ross' work for a while and our talk today made me admire him even more and also made me sad that there's an ocean between our game tables. If you haven't seen his work, look: moregamesplease.com/