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Keith Jones

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He / Math / Games / Code / Ginger Beer / Bread / Ne partez pas sans moi / Godot / wants to be reincarnated as a tech artist My neglected site: http://inputrandomness.com Some fun shaders: https://godotshaders.com/author/sturm_trouper/

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Jul 11

Generation Analog 2025 "PUNK" is a less than a week away! Thursday, July 17, 2025! Don't forget to register for this free online conference sponsored by Analog Game Studies & Game in Lab. #staypunk #stayanalog #gamestudies 🎲

Eventbrite registration link: tinyurl.com/5csktfzz

Schedule for Generation Analog Punk Conference July 17, 2025

Cover of Generation Analog Punk Conference

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Jul 1

Do you love #books #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Player Elimination! 🕵️⚡

🎲 - set in a friendly local board game store
🐈 - cozy cat companion named Pip
🕵️‍♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast

www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 25

People will spend hours complaining about a situation before a minute to understand it beyond the own perspective.

Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 23

That makes sense... like with Small World, if it's in the fabric of the game it potentially feels less "mean"...

Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 23

Wow I remember Dominant Species being so popular, but i never played it. It seemed pretty mean? I wonder if it holds up.

Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 15

We're watching night 1 now! We had to subscribe just for this (and Pokerface)

Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 15

Eurovision season is my favorite season.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 15

It has a great look and feel!

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 6

Tiny Towns digital! #boardgames #digitaltabletop

Peter McPherson ⏭️ PAX Unplugged @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social · May 6

Tiny Towns is in Alpha on BGA 🎉

Seeing a digital version of this game has been a dream of mine for years, and the developers and the team at @alderaceg.bsky.social put in so much work to test all 116 buildings.

All expansions will be in the full release—couldn't be more excited!

#tinytowns

The pop-up window to play Tiny Towns on BGA

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Wendalynn @summerhouse.bsky.social · Apr 26

@ElliottBlackwe3

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meow-lissa capriglione @ NYCC A21 @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social · Apr 17

what do you want

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Edna Moore @ejmoore74.bsky.social · Apr 26

Given current events, I think it's especially important to read books like @georgetakei.bsky.social 's powerful graphic memoir. Our family read it this week. I highly recommend everyone read the book.

#booksky
#remember
#accuratehistorymatters
#bannedbooks

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 24

This person on YouTube said I'm not too old to learn how to draw.

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Apr 22

Player Elimination ( #nerdy #cozy #mystery) is available for pre-order. In the meantime, maybe you need some #boardgame recommendations! What games do you like to play with your besties?

tulepublishing.com/books/player...

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Faith K. Falkner @faithfalkner.com · Apr 15

Your "dumb little projects" are so important during this harrowing time. Don't forget that. Your creativity has value, for yourself and for the world.

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Christina Coffin 🏳️‍⚧️ @christinacoffin.bsky.social · Apr 18

if you don't enjoy something about #gamedev compared to other things, it probably means its difficult and important work that is out of your comfort zone, and its an opportunity for growth.

Also don't forget to write tools to make your life easier, especially when it speeds up the 'less fun things'

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Apr 18

ICYMI #booksky #books #ComingSoon #CozyMystery #BoardGame #OwnVoices

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Apr 8

Cover reveal! Look for my #debut #CozyMystery from @tulepublishing.bsky.social in August! #BoardGame #nerdy #whodunnit

Find out more here: tulepublishing.com/books/player...

Description of Player Elimination on a blue background.

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Momo @heyheymomo.bsky.social · Apr 18

you look great today

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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · Apr 14

What will high U.S. tariffs on China mean for the tabletop industry? What are publishers doing in response? And what will it all mean for board game designers? We reached out to U.S. publishers, and we've compiled their responses into a new industry report: cardboardedison.com/tariffs

The Cost of Cardboard: How Tariffs Will Impact Board Game Publishers and Designers

A special report from Cardboard Edison, April 2025

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 14

An excellent and nuanced discussion of Blue Prince that comes very close, but more eloquently, to my feelings. A lot of people are talking about this game but few are doing so this carefully. A great read. #videogames #indiegames

Nicholas O / Essay Games @essaygames.bsky.social · Apr 14

I wrote some thoughts about Blue Prince:
www.essay-games.com/blog/a-coupl...

#gamedesign #blog #blueprince #indiegames

A couple of thoughts on Blue Prince - Essay Games Blog

1. It's not a metroidbrania, it's a build-em-up. If the above statement upsets you then you need to stop taking games so seriously. Let people use their weird, fun, silly words to define game genres. ...

www.essay-games.com

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 14

After about 8 hours I had written a thumbs down review on steam, but then I deleted it. I really wish steam let users write reviews without thumbs down or up. There's a lot to like about Blue Prince, it's beautiful and engaging. But I also feel misled by how people have been speaking about it.

Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 14

This looks super fun

Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 11

My amazing spouse has an amazing book coming out this summer #boardgames #cozymystery #booksky with Tule Publishing. Every #flgs needs its own scooby gang! #games #books #cozy

Check it out! Pre-order it!

Yes they made damned sure the pips the on the #dice were properly oriented on the cover.

Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Apr 8

Cover reveal! Look for my #debut #CozyMystery from @tulepublishing.bsky.social in August! #BoardGame #nerdy #whodunnit

Find out more here: tulepublishing.com/books/player...

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Sam Reich @samreich.bsky.social · Apr 10

Game Changer: Powered by the Edinburgh Fringe™

A screenshot of Sam's interview with Indiewire in which he talks about writing Game Changer's scripts at the Edinburgh Fringe on days where he's already seen 5 - 6 shows.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 8

Clearly a patch is needed!