Josh Simons
@joshuamsimons.com
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Josh Simons
@joshuamsimons.com
· Aug 5
Now that we're back from GenCon, Paragons: The Roleplaying Game is officially available for purchase online!
If you've been waiting to pick up your own copy of the book, now's your chance: brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons
If you've been waiting to pick up your own copy of the book, now's your chance: brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons
Paragons
Since the dawn of time, there have been people with unique abilities. We call them paragons. Their powers have shaped the course of history and changed our understanding of what it means to be human. ...
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You can buy Paragons now!
Go Go Go Go!
Go Go Go Go!
The Three Stooges have nothing on this
Today at the Whipple Federal Building in Minnesota while federal agents rushed the protest crowd, one agent is filmed pushing a protester and slipping on ICE. Another agent has his pepperball gun broken and he slips on the cartridge holder while dropping pepperballs all over.
January 16, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The Three Stooges have nothing on this
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hearing from sources that Amelia Bedelia has been arrested in connection with the water-pouring assault. "but it was ICE headquarters," she said
January 16, 2026 at 12:58 AM
hearing from sources that Amelia Bedelia has been arrested in connection with the water-pouring assault. "but it was ICE headquarters," she said
Channeling all of this *waves arms* frustration into game design
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Channeling all of this *waves arms* frustration into game design
When I was 8, I used to watch Star Wars semi-regularly. Every time the Death Star blew up, without fail, I would say, "That's gonna leave a mark!"
I thought it was the funniest thing ever, and tbh, it's pretty funny
I thought it was the funniest thing ever, and tbh, it's pretty funny
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
When I was 8, I used to watch Star Wars semi-regularly. Every time the Death Star blew up, without fail, I would say, "That's gonna leave a mark!"
I thought it was the funniest thing ever, and tbh, it's pretty funny
I thought it was the funniest thing ever, and tbh, it's pretty funny
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#ad Have you ever wanted to be a super hero (or villain)? Well @brokendoorgames.bsky.social's Paragons: The Roleplaying Game is here to help you fulfill those dreams. I was able to be given a copy by @joshuamsimons.com and so I had to do a video.
Like, Subscribe, and comment!
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Like, Subscribe, and comment!
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Do you like super heroes? | Breaking down Paragons RPG from @BrokenDoorGames
YouTube video by Shelly von Miller
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January 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
#ad Have you ever wanted to be a super hero (or villain)? Well @brokendoorgames.bsky.social's Paragons: The Roleplaying Game is here to help you fulfill those dreams. I was able to be given a copy by @joshuamsimons.com and so I had to do a video.
Like, Subscribe, and comment!
youtu.be/eTCan-i7-ak
Like, Subscribe, and comment!
youtu.be/eTCan-i7-ak
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Hey cuties! Since this is the first video of the year, I'm putting it out for early access for FREE. Just become a free member to watch this video and get more content throughout the year.
Also, thank you to @brokendoorgames.bsky.social for the book!
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Also, thank you to @brokendoorgames.bsky.social for the book!
www.patreon.com/posts/early-...
Early Access: Paragons Breakdown Video | Shelly von Miller
Get more from Shelly von Miller on Patreon
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January 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Hey cuties! Since this is the first video of the year, I'm putting it out for early access for FREE. Just become a free member to watch this video and get more content throughout the year.
Also, thank you to @brokendoorgames.bsky.social for the book!
www.patreon.com/posts/early-...
Also, thank you to @brokendoorgames.bsky.social for the book!
www.patreon.com/posts/early-...
I've been working on some fun Paragons things this week and I can't wait to show them off!
January 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I've been working on some fun Paragons things this week and I can't wait to show them off!
I think it's so important to get to know your collaborators and creative partners.
It's easy to sell an image of yourself in a short convo or a quick meeting, but that illusion fades away once you spend meaningful time with someone.
It's easy to sell an image of yourself in a short convo or a quick meeting, but that illusion fades away once you spend meaningful time with someone.
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I think it's so important to get to know your collaborators and creative partners.
It's easy to sell an image of yourself in a short convo or a quick meeting, but that illusion fades away once you spend meaningful time with someone.
It's easy to sell an image of yourself in a short convo or a quick meeting, but that illusion fades away once you spend meaningful time with someone.
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We are an MLIS capstone team working with the GAMER Group at the University of Washington seeking input on how TTRPG players find games, or want to find games. If you are a TTRPG player, designer, or both, please consider taking our research survey: uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
TTRPG Cataloging and Metadata Survey
This survey is a part of an MLIS Capstone project aiming to improve the ways we can catalog and search for Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs). Results from this survey will be used to improve the pr...
uwashington.qualtrics.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We are an MLIS capstone team working with the GAMER Group at the University of Washington seeking input on how TTRPG players find games, or want to find games. If you are a TTRPG player, designer, or both, please consider taking our research survey: uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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#TTRPG Designers, players, & related nerds:
@ttrpgcataloging.bsky.social is a group of Library & Information Science MA students are working on a research project focused on improving cataloging for TTRPGs — unbelievably important work!
They’re seeking participants for interviews.
@ttrpgcataloging.bsky.social is a group of Library & Information Science MA students are working on a research project focused on improving cataloging for TTRPGs — unbelievably important work!
They’re seeking participants for interviews.
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
#TTRPG Designers, players, & related nerds:
@ttrpgcataloging.bsky.social is a group of Library & Information Science MA students are working on a research project focused on improving cataloging for TTRPGs — unbelievably important work!
They’re seeking participants for interviews.
@ttrpgcataloging.bsky.social is a group of Library & Information Science MA students are working on a research project focused on improving cataloging for TTRPGs — unbelievably important work!
They’re seeking participants for interviews.
One of my goals for this new year is to use social media more intentionally.
Not more or less, but with a more clearly defined purpose. Anyways, I'm on day 6 of a marketing test for Broken Door and it's going really well so far - I'll report back once I've got a little more data.
Not more or less, but with a more clearly defined purpose. Anyways, I'm on day 6 of a marketing test for Broken Door and it's going really well so far - I'll report back once I've got a little more data.
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
One of my goals for this new year is to use social media more intentionally.
Not more or less, but with a more clearly defined purpose. Anyways, I'm on day 6 of a marketing test for Broken Door and it's going really well so far - I'll report back once I've got a little more data.
Not more or less, but with a more clearly defined purpose. Anyways, I'm on day 6 of a marketing test for Broken Door and it's going really well so far - I'll report back once I've got a little more data.
Yesterday when I said "who knows what tomorrow will bring" I didn't have violating international laws on my bingo card.
January 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Yesterday when I said "who knows what tomorrow will bring" I didn't have violating international laws on my bingo card.
Working on a game about grief today.
Who knows what tomorrow will bring!
Who knows what tomorrow will bring!
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Working on a game about grief today.
Who knows what tomorrow will bring!
Who knows what tomorrow will bring!
Oh man, I've got some cool things cooking in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Oh man, I've got some cool things cooking in 2026.
As I reflect on this year, I figured I should write up a little blog post to share some of these reflections with others in and around the tabletop games industry who may be interested.
www.joshuamsimons.com/post/2025-a-...
www.joshuamsimons.com/post/2025-a-...
2025: A Year in TTRPGs
This year I kept saying "Oh I'll go write a blog post for my website eventually" and then never did it. Whoops!
However, I did want to do a quick round up of the year, especially as there have been...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
As I reflect on this year, I figured I should write up a little blog post to share some of these reflections with others in and around the tabletop games industry who may be interested.
www.joshuamsimons.com/post/2025-a-...
www.joshuamsimons.com/post/2025-a-...
This is the week I watch the final season of MHA. I'm not prepared.
December 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is the week I watch the final season of MHA. I'm not prepared.
Increasingly, I'm finding myself drawn towards TTRPGs that are packed full of flavor and very specific aesthetics.
Doesn't matter what the aesthetic, so long as the game is dripping with it.
I'd love some recommendations to add to my library, if folks have them.
Doesn't matter what the aesthetic, so long as the game is dripping with it.
I'd love some recommendations to add to my library, if folks have them.
December 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Increasingly, I'm finding myself drawn towards TTRPGs that are packed full of flavor and very specific aesthetics.
Doesn't matter what the aesthetic, so long as the game is dripping with it.
I'd love some recommendations to add to my library, if folks have them.
Doesn't matter what the aesthetic, so long as the game is dripping with it.
I'd love some recommendations to add to my library, if folks have them.
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This year's #ExtraLife campaign was a big one and I am so grateful to everyone that played in games, donated, reposted Bsky messages and hung out during streams.
With all of your help I was able to raise a record $872 this year and I'm so proud of all we accomplished together. Thank you so much!!
With all of your help I was able to raise a record $872 this year and I'm so proud of all we accomplished together. Thank you so much!!
December 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This year's #ExtraLife campaign was a big one and I am so grateful to everyone that played in games, donated, reposted Bsky messages and hung out during streams.
With all of your help I was able to raise a record $872 this year and I'm so proud of all we accomplished together. Thank you so much!!
With all of your help I was able to raise a record $872 this year and I'm so proud of all we accomplished together. Thank you so much!!
Looking to pick up a new TTRPG for the new year?
Check out Paragons! Become a superhero, fight villains, and save the day!
brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons
Check out Paragons! Become a superhero, fight villains, and save the day!
brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons
December 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Looking to pick up a new TTRPG for the new year?
Check out Paragons! Become a superhero, fight villains, and save the day!
brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons
Check out Paragons! Become a superhero, fight villains, and save the day!
brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons
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This HOPEmas is my final charity campaign with Team Sidequest. It's bittersweet. I'm proud of the things we've accomplished together.
My community has raised $222k in the last 5 years with Sidequest, but it just doesn't feel like home anymore, so it's time to move on.
My community has raised $222k in the last 5 years with Sidequest, but it just doesn't feel like home anymore, so it's time to move on.
December 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This HOPEmas is my final charity campaign with Team Sidequest. It's bittersweet. I'm proud of the things we've accomplished together.
My community has raised $222k in the last 5 years with Sidequest, but it just doesn't feel like home anymore, so it's time to move on.
My community has raised $222k in the last 5 years with Sidequest, but it just doesn't feel like home anymore, so it's time to move on.
Someone left a positive comment on one of my games today, so I'll be on cloud 9 for the foreseeable future
December 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Someone left a positive comment on one of my games today, so I'll be on cloud 9 for the foreseeable future
Tell me your favorite holiday song or album.
For me, nothing beats the big band sound of the Chicago Christmas album.
For me, nothing beats the big band sound of the Chicago Christmas album.
December 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Tell me your favorite holiday song or album.
For me, nothing beats the big band sound of the Chicago Christmas album.
For me, nothing beats the big band sound of the Chicago Christmas album.
I've made a fatal error and got jalapeño juice up my noise
Remember me as I was
Remember me as I was
December 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I've made a fatal error and got jalapeño juice up my noise
Remember me as I was
Remember me as I was
91% of my play time on Steam this year was Marvel Rivals.
I think that's all you need to know about the video games I played in 2025.
I think that's all you need to know about the video games I played in 2025.
December 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
91% of my play time on Steam this year was Marvel Rivals.
I think that's all you need to know about the video games I played in 2025.
I think that's all you need to know about the video games I played in 2025.
There's something so exciting about having a half-formed game idea and getting to work out the details.
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
There's something so exciting about having a half-formed game idea and getting to work out the details.