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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 15h

Just finished a fantastic podcast episode with Jen Graham-Macht and Danni Loe talking about tabletop game jobs on their show Unboxed. Thank you so much for having me on!

Check out their episodes to hear about marketing in the tabletop game industry.

unboxedboardgamepodcast.podbean.com

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 1d

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Ivan Van Norman @lordvonbarron.bsky.social · 1d

Many years ago I did a show called Sagas of Sundry.

It was immersive horror, great storytelling, and reality show style skill challenges.

Now I want to bring it back, but call it Tales of Dread.

But I need your help. So I'm taking this project to Kickstarter.

Learn more at www.talesofdread.com

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 1d

another great thread from @425suzanne.bsky.social about content creation and crowdfunding from a publisher perspective

🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · 1d

For what my opinion is worth - MOST content creators cannot bring in a meaningful volume of backers so I'm shifting away from viewing them as buzz build. Where I'm seeing value in content is in playthroughs. Have them ready when you launch. If they air earlier, have lead capture ready.

Crownfell preorder: Nov 18 @weheart.games · 3d

Advice request:

Is it better to have review coverage in advance of a crowd funding campaign, to build buzz, or better to have that review coverage happen during the campaign so people can back it right away when they see it? 🎲✂️

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 1d

Essen SPIEL is coming up! Looking forward to another exciting year at the worlds biggest tabletop game convention & festival.

I'll be there for Atomic Mass Games/Asmodee and we will have demos at our booth in Hall 1 for our Star Wars and Marvel miniatures games.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 2d

Frank & Son is such a cool event. Glad you went to check it out!

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 4d

Saturday at LVO is starting strong! The AMG Tournaments are in full swing and the TOs are rocking it.

Great to see so many cool painted armies and displays. The live streams for Legion, Shatterpoint and Marvel: Crisis Protocol are fantastic to see.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 6d

The amount of weird things in the desert on the way out to Vegas is always cool. See you soon LVO!

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 8d

Love those greens!

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 8d

Just submitted my application for the open GAMA Board seat.

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Tabletop Arts Fund @tabletopartsfund.org · 8d

Previous winners have received more than 100 nominations and three dozen awards at festivals on four continents. Now it's your turn! The Tabletop Arts Fund is proud to announce our 2026 Actual Play Grants.

📅 Submissions close October 31, 2025.
👉 Apply now: apply.tabletoparts.fund/ActualPlay2026

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 9d

Oh wow! Those are some cool mugs. What is the long green one?

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 9d

Las Vegas Open this weekend! Going to be a fun time playing minis games and hanging out with friends. Looking forward to checking out the event in the new location.

Packing the armies and making sure everything is good to go.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 9d

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Licensing Coordinator - lnkd.in/ey4mXQfN
Senior Director of Product Lifecycle Management - lnkd.in/eBMPPTfj
Project Manager - lnkd.in/erWwKZPG

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 9d

Asmodee is hiring for tabletop game jobs!

If you are looking for a new career in tabletop games, Asmodee USA has a big handful of positions looking for the right person.

Asmodee is hiring for work in TCGs, board games and more. Based in Minnesota and compensation salary range is listed. 🧵🎲

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 10d

Ooooh, I love the smell of printed matter in the morning. Smells like victory! #wyrdscience

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 10d

Had a fun time on Saturday playing Warhammer 40k with Ivan. Space Marines and Tyranids battled it out on the city ruins. Really impressed with how well the Warhammer 40k app is too, made it nice, since I play casually. Looking forward to getting our armies back on the board soon!

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 11d

Time for Huzzah!

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Drew Scanlon @drewscanlon.bsky.social · 13d

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.

If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!

Donate at blinkingguy.com

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 14d

Essen SPIEL is right around the corner! I'm excited to be speaking on Thursday, part of SPIEL TALKS on "Discovering Career Paths in the Gaming Industry".

At the show, looking forward to showing off the latest for Atomic Mass Games and Star Wars: Legion. Going to be a good time at SPIEL.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 15d

Had a nice time walking around by the water before the concert last night. Gorgeous sunset and apparently San Diego is getting a pop-up Barbie Cafe soon!

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Witty Volkova @wittlegoblin.bsky.social · 16d

I’m live for some chill bday hangs! Let’s chat and play some games 💕 twitch.tv/wittlegoblin

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 17d

their game room is so good! i wanted to make it up today, but got caught up in San Diego. Looks like it was a great time!

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 19d

Congrats to everyone at Atomic Mass Games and Asmodee for all their hard work. Looking forward to this new chapter to Star Wars: Legion, with lots more on the way.

Grabbed some social media posts from retail stores all ready to kick-off this weekend. Love to see it.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 19d

The release of the new Star Wars: Legion Starter Boxes, Card Packs and Expansion Packs is this weekend! The Atomic Mass Games team has been working hard over the last few years to bring Star Wars: Legion to this point, with all new packaging, updated rules and the move to hard-plastic.

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