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@drayerink.bsky.social
Cat Drayer (she/her) - Kiwi game designer, illustrator
George Drayer (he/him) - US game designer, developer
Based in Portland, OR #BLM #BIPOC #LGBTQIA2S+ π³οΈβπ
George Drayer (he/him) - US game designer, developer
Based in Portland, OR #BLM #BIPOC #LGBTQIA2S+ π³οΈβπ
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BlueSky is suddenly full of board game people! Please feel free to introduce yourself in the comments of this thread - let's tell people
- what we do in the tabletop industry
- a game we really like
- an unrelated thing that makes us happy
- what we do in the tabletop industry
- a game we really like
- an unrelated thing that makes us happy
Ha, interesting! This is obviously a very informal survey but I do find it fascinating
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ha, interesting! This is obviously a very informal survey but I do find it fascinating
So if it's an existing game, like Splendour, it still needs the IP flavour to make it worthwhile. Yeah, I agree, I dislike when it's just pasted on
December 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
So if it's an existing game, like Splendour, it still needs the IP flavour to make it worthwhile. Yeah, I agree, I dislike when it's just pasted on
Random question: my colleague says there's actually a huge community of Sonic fans. Would you buy a Sonic-themed board game for the theme? #sonicthehedgehog
a sonic the hedgehog stands in front of a chalkboard with math equations on it
ALT: a sonic the hedgehog stands in front of a chalkboard with math equations on it
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December 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Random question: my colleague says there's actually a huge community of Sonic fans. Would you buy a Sonic-themed board game for the theme? #sonicthehedgehog
βοΈπ² It's 2.50am here. George and I are ready to to for our final Meeple Syrup Show, are you out there? π²βοΈ
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
#BackInTimeToSayGoodbye
After a brief hiatus, Meeple Syrup is back! Sen, George, and Cat are getting the back back together for one last show with all three of them. We'll discuss Drayer Ink's new home, what everyone's curre...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
βοΈπ² It's 2.50am here. George and I are ready to to for our final Meeple Syrup Show, are you out there? π²βοΈ
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
What's next for us? What's next for the show?
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Tonight at 9PM EST (UTC-5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social bids adieu to co-hosts Cat and George @drayerink.bsky.social as they start the European leg of their story.
Come say goodbye and help shape the future of the show in the chat at youtube.com/MeepleSyrup or facebook.com/MeepleSyrup
Tonight at 9PM EST (UTC-5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social bids adieu to co-hosts Cat and George @drayerink.bsky.social as they start the European leg of their story.
Come say goodbye and help shape the future of the show in the chat at youtube.com/MeepleSyrup or facebook.com/MeepleSyrup
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
What's next for us? What's next for the show?
JOIN US LIVE FROM PRAGUE tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
#BackInTimeToSayGoodbye
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December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
JOIN US LIVE FROM PRAGUE tonight!
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
www.youtube.com/live/AGVbCoD...
The forest was shrinking but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood he was one of them.
November 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The forest was shrinking but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood he was one of them.
OK - WHAT DO I WANT TO BUY AT ESSEN? Hit me with your recommendations, especially for puzzly games
October 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
OK - WHAT DO I WANT TO BUY AT ESSEN? Hit me with your recommendations, especially for puzzly games
Next week, I AM GOING TO ESSEN!!!
You will likely find me either doing booth sales or demoing games like Galaxy Trucker and Wispwood πββ¬β¨οΈ but if you want to know EXACTLY:
You will likely find me either doing booth sales or demoing games like Galaxy Trucker and Wispwood πββ¬β¨οΈ but if you want to know EXACTLY:
October 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Next week, I AM GOING TO ESSEN!!!
You will likely find me either doing booth sales or demoing games like Galaxy Trucker and Wispwood πββ¬β¨οΈ but if you want to know EXACTLY:
You will likely find me either doing booth sales or demoing games like Galaxy Trucker and Wispwood πββ¬β¨οΈ but if you want to know EXACTLY:
Ooh, ask about the "Flip 3" rule and why it's different in different editions?
September 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Ooh, ask about the "Flip 3" rule and why it's different in different editions?
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BBC News captures Doctor Who himself Sylvester McCoy at the Trump protest seemingly unaware of who they're interviewing.
September 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
BBC News captures Doctor Who himself Sylvester McCoy at the Trump protest seemingly unaware of who they're interviewing.
I hope it was a great show! You can still catch the recordings at the same links. π
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@senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk with Dave Beck from @paverson.bsky.social about expansions, release strategies, and more on this week's show - Weds night at 9 PM EDT (UTC-5).
Join us live at www.facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or www.youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
@senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk with Dave Beck from @paverson.bsky.social about expansions, release strategies, and more on this week's show - Weds night at 9 PM EDT (UTC-5).
Join us live at www.facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or www.youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
September 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
I hope it was a great show! You can still catch the recordings at the same links. π
I like those ones, too :)
September 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I like those ones, too :)
Singer friends: what are your favourite vocal exercises? Particularly interested in warm-up and accuracy, but also anything, especially for people who can't read music #singing #learn #exercise #learntosing
September 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Singer friends: what are your favourite vocal exercises? Particularly interested in warm-up and accuracy, but also anything, especially for people who can't read music #singing #learn #exercise #learntosing
(he thought that was a hint that they wanted to promote him, but it was clearly a "stay in your lane" from the situation he described, so awkward). Also talked about money and prices of his possessions a LOT
Basically, if he set out to live the #cringe lifestyle, he nailed it
Basically, if he set out to live the #cringe lifestyle, he nailed it
August 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
(he thought that was a hint that they wanted to promote him, but it was clearly a "stay in your lane" from the situation he described, so awkward). Also talked about money and prices of his possessions a LOT
Basically, if he set out to live the #cringe lifestyle, he nailed it
Basically, if he set out to live the #cringe lifestyle, he nailed it
He sounded like he was trying to impress someone. He also loudly tried to explain the use of "Latinx" (incorrectly) and showed off about how his job told him not to worry about looking for things to improve because that was more senior
August 28, 2025 at 4:03 AM
He sounded like he was trying to impress someone. He also loudly tried to explain the use of "Latinx" (incorrectly) and showed off about how his job told him not to worry about looking for things to improve because that was more senior
Sitting in Max's Steakhouse in Prague, being subjected to the "thoughts" of a recent hire at #redhat #Prague who is also explicitly and loudly celebrating the rise of fascism, talking about wanting to desecrate Marx's grave, and how much he wants to celebrate at Mussolini's tomb. Yikes.
August 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My wonderful friends at @absurdistprod.bsky.social are looking for indigenous artists for paid work on their RPG.
Please share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Please share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Call For Artists
Call for Artists β 1000 Generations RPG Absurdist Productions is seeking a diverse group of artists for our upcoming tabletop role-playing game: 1000 Generations. About the Game 1000 Generations is a ...
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August 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My wonderful friends at @absurdistprod.bsky.social are looking for indigenous artists for paid work on their RPG.
Please share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Please share!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Howdy meeps! Weβre going on hiatus for the remainder of August and weβll be back in September. Have a great last few weeks of summer!
August 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Howdy meeps! Weβre going on hiatus for the remainder of August and weβll be back in September. Have a great last few weeks of summer!
I thought I heard a pigeon outside the window, but I am on the 5th floor with no windowsill
Turns out it was my belly
How's your Tuesday?
Turns out it was my belly
How's your Tuesday?
August 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I thought I heard a pigeon outside the window, but I am on the 5th floor with no windowsill
Turns out it was my belly
How's your Tuesday?
Turns out it was my belly
How's your Tuesday?
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As folks are criticizing reviewers who didn't call out the racism in Ace of Spades... and as I'm editing the next @saltandsass.bsky.social ep... I had the thought - @613mandi.bsky.social and I have been podcasting for nearly a decade together and advocating for inclusive gaming longer than that.
August 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
As folks are criticizing reviewers who didn't call out the racism in Ace of Spades... and as I'm editing the next @saltandsass.bsky.social ep... I had the thought - @613mandi.bsky.social and I have been podcasting for nearly a decade together and advocating for inclusive gaming longer than that.
Who do I know in Scotland?
I will be in Edinburgh next month for Tabletop Scotland, and then travelling around the country and maybe down to Northern England while I wait for my Czech visa. Let's do something!
I will be in Edinburgh next month for Tabletop Scotland, and then travelling around the country and maybe down to Northern England while I wait for my Czech visa. Let's do something!
August 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Who do I know in Scotland?
I will be in Edinburgh next month for Tabletop Scotland, and then travelling around the country and maybe down to Northern England while I wait for my Czech visa. Let's do something!
I will be in Edinburgh next month for Tabletop Scotland, and then travelling around the country and maybe down to Northern England while I wait for my Czech visa. Let's do something!
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Iβm doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! ππΌ
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
August 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Iβm doing victory laps in my kitchen right now!!!! ππΌ
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
CGE just announced they are going to be giving away 100% of the profit from their Harry Potter game to pro-trans charities!!
www.instagram.com/p/DNG48n-IVP...
That sounds charming!
August 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
That sounds charming!