Steven Vesci
@vescis.bsky.social
Cishet white male card and board game designer. I'm sorry.
Proprietor of necessarydiversiongames.com
(he/him)
Black lives matter.
Trans rights are human rights.
Proprietor of necessarydiversiongames.com
(he/him)
Black lives matter.
Trans rights are human rights.
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Steven Vesci
@vescis.bsky.social
· Jan 2
I am pleased to announce that Necessary Diversion Games' first offering will be 'Snacksquatch' where adventurous kids use sugary sweets to catch cryptid kids! A face-down bidding game where giving too much sugar to a monster will get the highest bidder swatted away. Here's a preview of kid Nessie!
I haven't done nearly as much game design work recently, because I have been working on becoming a game publisher! Starting with a co-design of mine that I really believe in, but hoping to move beyond that if it goes well 😀
Please come along on this journey with me - we all need good diversions!
Please come along on this journey with me - we all need good diversions!
Make sure this funds so my daughter gets to play it!
Axolotl with a Gun has been live for a week! If you're just now catching up on our arcade-style tabletop RPG, here's a little 🧵about it, plus everything you get on the Kickstarter campaign!
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
🔫 www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
February 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Make sure this funds so my daughter gets to play it!
Todays vibes:
This will be an 100% independent production that relies on crowdfunding for its budget. Please give us a follow at our pre-launch page here to receive updates leading to our March 13th launch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
Coming soon: Clara & the Below - episode 1
From "Amphibia" creator Matt Braly - an animated gothic horror spin on the Nutcracker full of wintery chills and somber vibes.
www.kickstarter.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Todays vibes:
All my Flickas Dinkin'ed
all my peasies, easied
All my moogiles googiled
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
All my Flickas Dinkin'ed
Good Sam run today
February 12, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Good Sam run today
I know like 5% of these people, culture is passing me by
February 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
I know like 5% of these people, culture is passing me by
Reposted by Steven Vesci
"We're just sampled men"
"What'd you mean, sampled men?"
"We're just normalized men"
"What'd you mean, sampled men?"
"We're just normalized men"
February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
"We're just sampled men"
"What'd you mean, sampled men?"
"We're just normalized men"
"What'd you mean, sampled men?"
"We're just normalized men"
So I read almost exclusively on a Kindle but don't want to give Amazon more money. Been doing a lot of library borrowing but want to support authors more.
The only alternative ebook store I am vaguely aware of is Kobo. Are there any other prevalent options? Any issues with Kobo?
The only alternative ebook store I am vaguely aware of is Kobo. Are there any other prevalent options? Any issues with Kobo?
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
So I read almost exclusively on a Kindle but don't want to give Amazon more money. Been doing a lot of library borrowing but want to support authors more.
The only alternative ebook store I am vaguely aware of is Kobo. Are there any other prevalent options? Any issues with Kobo?
The only alternative ebook store I am vaguely aware of is Kobo. Are there any other prevalent options? Any issues with Kobo?
Everyone keeps telling me I need to make an Instagram for my game company and everyone is correct.
But i don't wanna...
But i don't wanna...
a black and white photo of a woman making a funny face with her mouth open .
Alt: Lucille Ball dramatically whining WAAAAAHHHH
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Everyone keeps telling me I need to make an Instagram for my game company and everyone is correct.
But i don't wanna...
But i don't wanna...
Reposted by Steven Vesci
Just a little teaser from Night Witches.
February 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Just a little teaser from Night Witches.
I love how I'm quoted in this as if I was exactly as notable in the industry as Suzanne Sheldon.
(Suzanne is great I'm still mostly nobody)
(Suzanne is great I'm still mostly nobody)
"When it comes to publishing Harry Potter, it’s pretty simple: don’t."
Members of a grassroots movement are pressuring Upper Deck Entertainment to not put tabletop money in the hands of a powerful transphobe. So far, they've been met with silence.
Members of a grassroots movement are pressuring Upper Deck Entertainment to not put tabletop money in the hands of a powerful transphobe. So far, they've been met with silence.
Upper Deck is facing concerted online backlash after licensing a Harry Potter CCG
The industry is taking a step against transphobia in tabletop games.
www.rascal.news
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I love how I'm quoted in this as if I was exactly as notable in the industry as Suzanne Sheldon.
(Suzanne is great I'm still mostly nobody)
(Suzanne is great I'm still mostly nobody)
Reposted by Steven Vesci
if you want a real easy way to be a chad do not get involved in this on any level. I dont scold people for their tastes but JK Rowling has said repeatedly she puts the revenue generated by Harry Potter right into anti trans political organizations and legislation
Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a multi-year deal starting in 2027 to produce Harry Potter film and television series dolls, role play, action figures, collectibles, interactive plush, board games, and more to be revealed later this year - bwnews.pr/45UKdKL
February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
if you want a real easy way to be a chad do not get involved in this on any level. I dont scold people for their tastes but JK Rowling has said repeatedly she puts the revenue generated by Harry Potter right into anti trans political organizations and legislation
Reposted by Steven Vesci
Hey Hasbro maybe don't with the transphobic wizard merch?
February 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Hey Hasbro maybe don't with the transphobic wizard merch?
Wake up babe, new boycott just dropped
Hasbro is the latest corporation to funnel money to JKR's hate campaign. Please stop supporting as many Hasbro products as you can.
Kicking myself as I bought Sanibel literally yesterday...
Hasbro is the latest corporation to funnel money to JKR's hate campaign. Please stop supporting as many Hasbro products as you can.
Kicking myself as I bought Sanibel literally yesterday...
hasbro on Instagram: "IT BEGINS 2027! ⚡️Together with @warnerbros, Hasbro will bring Harry Potter into a bold new chapter of play... and magic.✨🪄#Hasbro…"
IT BEGINS 2027! ⚡️Together with @warnerbros, Hasbro will bring Harry Potter into a bold new chapter of play... and magic.✨🪄#Hasbro#WarnerBrosDiscovery #HarryPotter#PlayingToWin
www.instagram.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Wake up babe, new boycott just dropped
Hasbro is the latest corporation to funnel money to JKR's hate campaign. Please stop supporting as many Hasbro products as you can.
Kicking myself as I bought Sanibel literally yesterday...
Hasbro is the latest corporation to funnel money to JKR's hate campaign. Please stop supporting as many Hasbro products as you can.
Kicking myself as I bought Sanibel literally yesterday...
Important question:
Tig Notaro - amazing Muppet Show guest or disastrous Muppet Show guest?
Tig Notaro - amazing Muppet Show guest or disastrous Muppet Show guest?
February 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Important question:
Tig Notaro - amazing Muppet Show guest or disastrous Muppet Show guest?
Tig Notaro - amazing Muppet Show guest or disastrous Muppet Show guest?
Age Verification?
I had an Commodore Vic 20
I had an Commodore Vic 20
Age verification?
My teacher told me the advanced math tests were for boys.
My teacher told me the advanced math tests were for boys.
Age verification?
I played Pong.
I played Pong.
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Age Verification?
I had an Commodore Vic 20
I had an Commodore Vic 20
Post a banger that isn't in English
February 10, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Post a banger that isn't in English
Oh, Britta's in this?
February 10, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Oh, Britta's in this?
Reminded me of one of my favorite obscure songs. Yes, that is Natalia Tena playing the accordion
February 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Reminded me of one of my favorite obscure songs. Yes, that is Natalia Tena playing the accordion
Reposted by Steven Vesci
. @nikostratis.com found a path to her true self with the aid of dad rock. This after years of despair, glasswork, close contact w/ violent transphobes, alcoholism, cheap cars, time in the Yukon and, yep, depression. She's a brilliant writer. This is a great episode.
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
February 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
. @nikostratis.com found a path to her true self with the aid of dad rock. This after years of despair, glasswork, close contact w/ violent transphobes, alcoholism, cheap cars, time in the Yukon and, yep, depression. She's a brilliant writer. This is a great episode.
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
maximumfun.org/episodes/dep...
Welcome to the resistance, Levi's
February 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Welcome to the resistance, Levi's
Now allow me to enumerate the many game design flaws of the Puppy Bowl...
As a game designer, I've come to recognize that football is a fundamentally flawed game held up by an ever increasing number of rules patches.
Let's start with the snap. 22 very large people need to see/ hear a small ball move in a deafening stadium before they go 0 to 100%. Insane core loop.
Let's start with the snap. 22 very large people need to see/ hear a small ball move in a deafening stadium before they go 0 to 100%. Insane core loop.
February 8, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Now allow me to enumerate the many game design flaws of the Puppy Bowl...
Would have been quite a coup if they kept this aspect of the story out of the marketing and build up and left it as a organic surprise, however..
Rocky puppet AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!
youtu.be/P0XN3-n-2Lo?...
Rocky puppet AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!
youtu.be/P0XN3-n-2Lo?...
Project Hail Mary | Final Trailer
YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Would have been quite a coup if they kept this aspect of the story out of the marketing and build up and left it as a organic surprise, however..
Rocky puppet AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!
youtu.be/P0XN3-n-2Lo?...
Rocky puppet AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!
youtu.be/P0XN3-n-2Lo?...