ᏫᎵ Will Thompson
@willmthompson.bsky.social
Game Designer, Co-Owner of Absurdist Productions, Instructional Designer, ᏥᏣᎳᎩ
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I haven't seen a starter pack for indigenous folks in the tabletop industry, so I made one. I know I don't have everyone in here. Who do I need to add?
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Happy Indigenous People's Day! ᎠᏁᎯᏯ ᎤᎾᏤᎵ ᎢᎦ!
May all my indigenous family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues be recognized as they should be.
If you'd like to support a Native business, we've got Winter Rabbit on sale just for today.
www.absurdistproductions.com/product/wint...
May all my indigenous family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues be recognized as they should be.
If you'd like to support a Native business, we've got Winter Rabbit on sale just for today.
www.absurdistproductions.com/product/wint...
Winter Rabbit – Absurdist Productions
Winter Rabbit is a semi-cooperative, hidden worker placement game set in the world of Cherokee animal stories. Winter Rabbit is available for pre-order now.
www.absurdistproductions.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Happy Indigenous People's Day! ᎠᏁᎯᏯ ᎤᎾᏤᎵ ᎢᎦ!
May all my indigenous family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues be recognized as they should be.
If you'd like to support a Native business, we've got Winter Rabbit on sale just for today.
www.absurdistproductions.com/product/wint...
May all my indigenous family, friends, coworkers, and colleagues be recognized as they should be.
If you'd like to support a Native business, we've got Winter Rabbit on sale just for today.
www.absurdistproductions.com/product/wint...
I've watched the first season of Tulsa King and the first two episodes of The Lowdown. I have to say, it is VERY apparent when a writer or director actually knows the people and places they are making shows about and when they don't.
The Lowdown feels like Tulsa.
The Lowdown feels like Tulsa.
September 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I've watched the first season of Tulsa King and the first two episodes of The Lowdown. I have to say, it is VERY apparent when a writer or director actually knows the people and places they are making shows about and when they don't.
The Lowdown feels like Tulsa.
The Lowdown feels like Tulsa.
I just realized that #solosept is a thing. If you want some good solo horror/suspense #ttrpgs, check out Transformation and Seven Murders Til Midnight from my company, @absurdistprod.bsky.social. #selfpromosaturday
September 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I just realized that #solosept is a thing. If you want some good solo horror/suspense #ttrpgs, check out Transformation and Seven Murders Til Midnight from my company, @absurdistprod.bsky.social. #selfpromosaturday
Proud to be the 303rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Folklore Americana - The Tabletop Roleplaying Game! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/k...
Folklore Americana - The Tabletop Roleplaying Game
Folklore Americana is a folk horror TTRPG set in the shadows of the Great Depression, where dead crops whisper secrets, folk heroes fade into myth, and the Devil himself rides the rails. Powered by a ...
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July 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Proud to be the 303rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Folklore Americana - The Tabletop Roleplaying Game! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/k...
Saw Jurassic World Rebirth this weekend and really enjoyed it. But I will always go see a Jurassic movie. I thought it was a fun, well-paced action movie. It won't blow your mind or anything, but it was very entertaining.
July 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Saw Jurassic World Rebirth this weekend and really enjoyed it. But I will always go see a Jurassic movie. I thought it was a fun, well-paced action movie. It won't blow your mind or anything, but it was very entertaining.
I try to repost any videos that shout out my games, and I missed this one from back in February. I've tried a few of the other RPGs he mentions, but some are new to me and look very interesting.
youtu.be/yHpy7lBsBCk?...
youtu.be/yHpy7lBsBCk?...
Solo journaling rpgs, writing, and YOU! They're awesome!
YouTube video by Michael Regina
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June 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I try to repost any videos that shout out my games, and I missed this one from back in February. I've tried a few of the other RPGs he mentions, but some are new to me and look very interesting.
youtu.be/yHpy7lBsBCk?...
youtu.be/yHpy7lBsBCk?...
It is still an amazing feeling when someone likes and shouts out my games. Thanks @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Dw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Dw...
Best Board Games Coming to Retail in June, 2025
YouTube video by Grant Lyon
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June 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It is still an amazing feeling when someone likes and shouts out my games. Thanks @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Dw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Dw...
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Jonathan Joss was MURDERED.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
June 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Jonathan Joss was MURDERED.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
Finished Andor a couple days ago. I've seen some great commentary, but I haven't seen anyone mention Ghorman and the imperial boomerang.
May 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Finished Andor a couple days ago. I've seen some great commentary, but I haven't seen anyone mention Ghorman and the imperial boomerang.
Just saw sinners, absolutely one of the best movies I've seen in a very long time. It uses the horror genre to say so much.
And now, I just really want to learn more about the lore of this world.
And now, I just really want to learn more about the lore of this world.
May 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Just saw sinners, absolutely one of the best movies I've seen in a very long time. It uses the horror genre to say so much.
And now, I just really want to learn more about the lore of this world.
And now, I just really want to learn more about the lore of this world.
I came across a BGG thread where people were debating the semi-cooperative aspect of my game, Winter Rabbit. It's fun to read. Throughout the development process, I had a few people ask why anyone would cooperate on a shared goal if they knew they'd lose the competitive game. Well...
May 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I came across a BGG thread where people were debating the semi-cooperative aspect of my game, Winter Rabbit. It's fun to read. Throughout the development process, I had a few people ask why anyone would cooperate on a shared goal if they knew they'd lose the competitive game. Well...
In January, I visited Argentina. While there, I talked with a board game publisher in Buenos Aires. He recounted the issues he has producing games in a country with heavy tariffs.
April 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
In January, I visited Argentina. While there, I talked with a board game publisher in Buenos Aires. He recounted the issues he has producing games in a country with heavy tariffs.
@restorationgames.bsky.social do you think the license for this is available? Seems timely.
April 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
@restorationgames.bsky.social do you think the license for this is available? Seems timely.
You don't need them all, but be glad they exist.
"there are too many new board games coming out" is such a bizarre concept and reflects the essentially consumerist way they're framed & approached
I don't hear "there are too many books this year", "there are too many new songs", "too many movies"
I don't hear "there are too many books this year", "there are too many new songs", "too many movies"
April 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
You don't need them all, but be glad they exist.
That is my garage. I can kinda squeeze by sideways.
It's an old house and an old tiny garage. My Prius doesn't even fit in there when it is empty. I mean, I could get the car in but there would be no getting myself out.
It's better full of games.
It's an old house and an old tiny garage. My Prius doesn't even fit in there when it is empty. I mean, I could get the car in but there would be no getting myself out.
It's better full of games.
That feeling when a pallet of games arrives in your garage is pretty amazing. Folks in the US are receiving their shipping notifications, and most of the cases are being sent to a warehouse for distribution. This pallet just arrived at our place, so we'll have some for Conventions this year.
April 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
That is my garage. I can kinda squeeze by sideways.
It's an old house and an old tiny garage. My Prius doesn't even fit in there when it is empty. I mean, I could get the car in but there would be no getting myself out.
It's better full of games.
It's an old house and an old tiny garage. My Prius doesn't even fit in there when it is empty. I mean, I could get the car in but there would be no getting myself out.
It's better full of games.
Spend the last weekend at TokenCon, the local board game convention here in OKC. It's one of my favorites. I was lucky enough to hang out with @robertataylor.bsky.social, @drayerink.bsky.social, @tentagil.bsky.social, Baron's Game Room, and a lot of other great people.
March 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Spend the last weekend at TokenCon, the local board game convention here in OKC. It's one of my favorites. I was lucky enough to hang out with @robertataylor.bsky.social, @drayerink.bsky.social, @tentagil.bsky.social, Baron's Game Room, and a lot of other great people.
I've been thinking about the Southern Reach (Area X) novels by and AI.
So here is my fan theory. I'll explain with a few spoilers below. Maybe others have had similar ideas. I'd love to hear.
#booksky #spoilers #fantheory
So here is my fan theory. I'll explain with a few spoilers below. Maybe others have had similar ideas. I'd love to hear.
#booksky #spoilers #fantheory
March 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I've been thinking about the Southern Reach (Area X) novels by and AI.
So here is my fan theory. I'll explain with a few spoilers below. Maybe others have had similar ideas. I'd love to hear.
#booksky #spoilers #fantheory
So here is my fan theory. I'll explain with a few spoilers below. Maybe others have had similar ideas. I'd love to hear.
#booksky #spoilers #fantheory
Finished "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by @jasonkpargin.bsky.social. It was fun and funny with great banter and a lot of timely references.
I love a good post-apocalyptic road trip story, even if it happens pre-apocalypse.
I love a good post-apocalyptic road trip story, even if it happens pre-apocalypse.
March 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Finished "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by @jasonkpargin.bsky.social. It was fun and funny with great banter and a lot of timely references.
I love a good post-apocalyptic road trip story, even if it happens pre-apocalypse.
I love a good post-apocalyptic road trip story, even if it happens pre-apocalypse.
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Wanted to give a better look at that cover, because it really is gorgeous in all the details. We are going for an Art Deco/Noir vibe for the whole thing. I love what our artists have brought to the table so far.
February 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Wanted to give a better look at that cover, because it really is gorgeous in all the details. We are going for an Art Deco/Noir vibe for the whole thing. I love what our artists have brought to the table so far.
This is a very cool thing.
I love that they used all ingredients that are indigenous to Turtle Island. Yaupon is a great tea alternative.
I love that they used all ingredients that are indigenous to Turtle Island. Yaupon is a great tea alternative.
Holy heck!! My fav tea company and my fav game company, AND they collaborated to make an INDIGENOUS TEA??????
This literally could not get any better! Can't wait to try this blend!
This literally could not get any better! Can't wait to try this blend!
I've been waiting to announce this now for what feels like ages!
Add some flavor to your TTRPG table with our official Cahokia blend of tea. Preorder now!
www.fridaytea.com/products/cah... #NativeSky #Indigenous #IndigenousFuturism #roleplaying
Add some flavor to your TTRPG table with our official Cahokia blend of tea. Preorder now!
www.fridaytea.com/products/cah... #NativeSky #Indigenous #IndigenousFuturism #roleplaying
March 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This is a very cool thing.
I love that they used all ingredients that are indigenous to Turtle Island. Yaupon is a great tea alternative.
I love that they used all ingredients that are indigenous to Turtle Island. Yaupon is a great tea alternative.
We've got cover art! So, we are announcing our next game. Mirror Agents by @tentagil.bsky.social. This game is an incredible 2-player brain burner, and I'm very excited that I get to work on it.
The Coming Soon page for our next game, Mirror Agents, is now live! We plan on launching this summer. Please give a follow.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/941...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/941...
Coming soon: Mirror Agents
A Hidden Movement Game of Espionage
www.kickstarter.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We've got cover art! So, we are announcing our next game. Mirror Agents by @tentagil.bsky.social. This game is an incredible 2-player brain burner, and I'm very excited that I get to work on it.
TokenCon is our home convention, and one of my favorites (after Pax Unplugged, obviously).
If you are a board gamer in or near Oklahoma, I suggest checking it out.
If you are a board gamer in or near Oklahoma, I suggest checking it out.
Gearing up for our favorite time of the year when we attend our local board game convention here in OKC, TokenCon. Just a few more weeks.
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tabletop.events/conventions/...
TokenCon 2025
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February 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
TokenCon is our home convention, and one of my favorites (after Pax Unplugged, obviously).
If you are a board gamer in or near Oklahoma, I suggest checking it out.
If you are a board gamer in or near Oklahoma, I suggest checking it out.
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New consulting gig with the folks at @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social. Make sure you incorporate Indigenous elements into your work the right way. Check it out!
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/
Consulting - Coyote & Crow Games
Cultural consultation for projects involving Native Americans is about more than simple accuracy or a rubber stamp. Our goal is to bring sensitivity and authority to your project as a starting point. ...
coyoteandcrow.net
February 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
New consulting gig with the folks at @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social. Make sure you incorporate Indigenous elements into your work the right way. Check it out!
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/
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I can finally announce our consulting firm is officially open for business!
Coyote & Crow Consulting is available for a wide range of services across many forms of media. And if we don't have the appropriate consultant, we'll find one for you.
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/ #NativeTok #Indigenous
Coyote & Crow Consulting is available for a wide range of services across many forms of media. And if we don't have the appropriate consultant, we'll find one for you.
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/ #NativeTok #Indigenous
Consulting - Coyote & Crow Games
Cultural consultation for projects involving Native Americans is about more than simple accuracy or a rubber stamp. Our goal is to bring sensitivity and authority to your project as a starting point. ...
coyoteandcrow.net
February 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I can finally announce our consulting firm is officially open for business!
Coyote & Crow Consulting is available for a wide range of services across many forms of media. And if we don't have the appropriate consultant, we'll find one for you.
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/ #NativeTok #Indigenous
Coyote & Crow Consulting is available for a wide range of services across many forms of media. And if we don't have the appropriate consultant, we'll find one for you.
coyoteandcrow.net/consulting/ #NativeTok #Indigenous
This is a very well written review. I played an early version of Molly House not long after the Zenobia contest ended. It was a brilliant game, even then. I can't wait to get my copy to see what @miasmacorp.bsky.social and @colewehrle.bsky.social have done with it since that early version.
Molly House is a strange and meaningful beast, at once a celebration of queer love, a critique of imperial power, and a call to solidarity. More than that, it is a game that can't help but be personally meaningful to the lonesome and tired. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/02/12/m...
Love and Heartbreak in Georgian London
As a second-grader, I despised recess. Not because I enjoyed class — it was boring and tedious, hemmed in by schedules and busywork — but rather because I was lonely. Some people don’t unders…
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February 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This is a very well written review. I played an early version of Molly House not long after the Zenobia contest ended. It was a brilliant game, even then. I can't wait to get my copy to see what @miasmacorp.bsky.social and @colewehrle.bsky.social have done with it since that early version.