Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Thinking I'll need to iterate NuCaptains faster than I usually do, Decided to bash out a low-fi version of the ship card. I can't not try making it pretty. 061
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I did a test run of this version of Captains, implementing a new action mechanic. It didn't go as smoothly as I'd like. More on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/170566...patreon.comNuCaptains dry test | Pilot IllustrationNuCaptains dry test by Pilot Illustration on Patreon. Join Pilot Illustration's community for exclusive content and updates. 051
Reposted by ErichPeter Schweighofer @schweigbskysocial.bsky.social · 21/09/2026@gamingthepast.bsky.social and his new book offer some broad design parameters for any game dealing in a Historical Problem Space (mostly board games and interactive "fiction," but also RPGs). His website's got some thoughtful information, too: gamingthepast.netgamingthepast.netGaming the Pasthistorical games in the classroom and beyond 176
Reposted by ErichJeremiah McCall (he/him) @gamingthepast.bsky.social · 17/09/2026And finally, my new work that I am so excited (and nervous about. www.routledge.com/Designing-Hi... 6/routledge.comDesigning Historical Games for Classrooms: A Practical Guide for EducatorsDesigning Historical Games for Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Educators is a complete introductory guide for designing analog games and interactive choice‑based historical texts for history classes... 194
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 16/09/2026If you're a fan at all of my old Homeworld Maps, I just fulfilled a request to upload hi-res versions of some old extraneous maps I did back in the Relicnews days. The Vaygr and Turanic maps are in there! t.co/6RWaGl9sP1 14011
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I want to make a game about visiting fantastical places. With Cards representing cities, landmarks, and reasons to go there. You travel. The game is about a journey, for a while. 0121
Reposted by ErichStuart Ellis-Gorman @drcrossbows.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I'm bad at self promotion, but did you know that I'm also an editor and that you can hire me? I have edited history books (most recently for Osprey) and TTRPGs (for Modiphius and Exalted Funeral among others). Full list: www.stuartellisgorman.com/editor Can contact me via website or here!stuartellisgorman.comEditor — Stuart Ellis-GormanI am a historian, writer, and editor specialising in tabletop RPGs and board games. This page lists the projects I have worked on as both a writer and an editor. 02212
Reposted by ErichHethwill Wargames @hethwill.eurosky.social · 12/09/2026That's a Saturday sorted. Initial scenario's a chilled villagers brawl. Production wise it is acceptable overall. Artwork is superb. Maps are heavy duty coated. Counters are very thin but hard. Booklets are the good size. Player aids very tiny typography though. 0223
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Managed to sit down long enough to write out where my head has been in various projects. www.patreon.com/posts/168898...patreon.comSeptember's Progress | Pilot IllustrationGeeze, ever since school started for my kiddos it's been hard to organize thoughts. At least, since the past week. That cold probably didn't 041
Reposted by Erichlegendarytactics.bsky.social @legendarytactics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026One Hour World War II is like Axis and Allies lite - you can play the entire war in around an hour. Check it out! @worthingtongames youtube.com/shorts/e8yCC... 021
Reposted by ErichCharles Lewis (he/him) @clewis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026With Fire & Spirit is feature complete now. Looking to get more eyes on the project so if you're interested in joining the playtest let me know and I'll add you to the Discord. Image below is mid-game of the last scenario which pits Georg of Hanover against the Duke of Burgundy in 1709. 053
Reposted by ErichGMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 25/08/2026For those interested, here is "Imperial Eagles At a Glance”, including info on what the game is about, how to win, components, cards, turn flow, signature systems, and more. You can learn more or preorder Imperial Eagles here: zurl.co/xmJf0 072
Reposted by ErichMaurice Suckling @writegameread.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Today’s arrival: Designing Historical Games For Classrooms, by my friend, @gamingthepast.bsky.social 111422
Reposted by ErichCharles Lewis (he/him) @clewis.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Looking for recs for books on the interwar years in Japan. 053
Reposted by ErichJeremiah McCall (he/him) @gamingthepast.bsky.social · 05/08/2026If anyone is teaching Roman Republic this year or interested in a Roman political Roll&Write for historical fun, please consider giving my Path of Honors Roll&Write prototype a spin. Solo / Multiplayer. Pdf (rules & record sheets) includes link to how-to-play video. Grateful for any feedback!gamingthepast.net 185
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Cruiser/Corvette Basic models for reference. 1264
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 04/08/2026If anyone wants to follow along on super-live development stuff, I do have a discord. Right now I'm talking about NuCaptains and doing a little more on Cruiser/Corvette. Come on down and talk about design! discord.gg/3SjEPsbJKdiscord.ggJoin the PilotIllustration Discord Server!Check out the PilotIllustration community on Discord - hang out with 5 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat. 041
Erich @battlingboy.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Please share 🙏 www.diegochavesillustration.com/books-for-salediegochavesillustration.comBooks for Sale — Diego Chaves Illustration 011
Reposted by ErichDan Bullock @danbullock.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Lock Horns Games will be opening preorders to USA, Canada, and Europe for the last 100 copies of Penitent and a reprint of The Gods Will Have Blood. There is a discount code via our mailing list for those ordering both. Games will ship early September. Preorders open July 31! 2165
Reposted by ErichGMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Check out our latest YouTube video: "Alien Response Command — The Underworld | How to Play Demo with James M. Day " zurl.co/U0uxzyoutube.comAlien Response Command — The Underworld | How to Play Demo with James M. DayIn this video, designer James M. Day shows us how to play ARC — The Underworld using Scenario #2 from the game using the VASSAL module. Note that all art is ... 062
Reposted by ErichKevin Hovdestad @hovdestad.ca · 10/06/2026We’re hiring at @catan.com! Our studio is looking for a Senior Game Producer: careers.asmodee.com/job/Senior-G... I am not the hiring manager for this position, but I’m happy to answer any questions I can, or refer former colleagues interested in joining our team.careers.asmodee.comSenior Game ProducerSenior Game Producer 02826
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 04/06/2026norsehound.itch.io/running-mannorsehound.itch.ioRunning Man by NorsehoundPostcard Games Series 2, Volume 4 041
Reposted by Erichmaraviglia.bsky.social @maraviglia.bsky.social · 04/06/2026With exactly 1 month to go so far we have sold 6 tickets. Now I'm not expecting this to rival Salute or anything but as we need 20 people to cover the cost of hiring the shop before we get into the fundraising area I'd really appreciate it if this could be shared around a bit. Thanks! #SpreadTheLard 33632
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Hammered it out, prototype is up! First game in the half-page format. www.patreon.com/posts/halfpa...patreon.comHalfpage: STEEL Release | Pilot IllustrationHalfpage: STEEL Release by Pilot Illustration on Patreon. Join Pilot Illustration's community for exclusive content and updates. 152
Reposted by ErichErich @battlingboy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026I just backed Payback Club on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/hal...kickstarter.comPayback ClubIn a city terrorized by a ruthless mob, a handful of everyday heroes unite to fight back. It's time to get even! 011
Erich @battlingboy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026I just backed Payback Club on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/hal...kickstarter.comPayback ClubIn a city terrorized by a ruthless mob, a handful of everyday heroes unite to fight back. It's time to get even! 011
Reposted by ErichVolko @volko.bsky.social · 15/05/20261943: Race to Rabaul from @phalanxgames.bsky.social - box back 4408
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Quick question for artists out here... I need an internet place to post a portfolio. My current one is old and creaky and I lost the ability to update it. Where do people go to build a portfolio site? 076
Reposted by ErichCatastrophe Games @catastrophegames.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Look what just arrived.... I'll have it on the website later tonight for sale 271
Erich @battlingboy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026youtu.be/lNtiSMbriYA?... Very interesting channelyoutu.beCan you sink my Flag Ship? This antique Trafalgar board game has several interesting mechanics.YouTube video by NewVenture Games 100
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 30/03/2026FedSector. Theres something to seeing a game you designed coming together in physical space... 4132
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 27/03/2026FedSector. Remembering I have more spare blank ink cartridges, I decided to jump for home printing these. Turns out they're slightly bigger than the previous ones. Ship tile from the Trek version (on a blank scrabble tile) for scale. 061
Reposted by ErichJeremiah McCall (he/him) @gamingthepast.bsky.social · 25/03/2026And here it is in all its promotional pre-order glory www.routledge.com/Designing-Hi... I am pleased to see that they have the paperback at 39.99 -- I understand that is a significant amount of money, but it is a significantly lower price than GTP 2.0routledge.comDesigning Historical Games for Classrooms: A Practical Guide for EducatorsDesigning Historical Games for Classrooms: A Practical Guide for Educators is a complete introductory guide for designing analog and interactive choice-based historical games for history classes. It i... 1124
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Yes it is! FedSector is a game about managing a space fleet in a sector. Ultimately it's a worker placement game on a grand scope I have a project outline on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/151869...patreon.comFedSector - Project Brief | Pilot IllustrationGet more from Pilot Illustration on Patreon 021
Erich @battlingboy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Highly recommend norsehound.itch.io/ironnorsehound.itch.ioIron by NorsehoundPostcard Games Series 2, Volume 1 010
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 27/02/2026On the matter of pitching games, I need to get back to this. F&E take on one of my earliest games, a border battle game. I keep seeing it on the shelf. Part of why it's stopped is because if I'm gonna pitch it to ADB I'm gonna need to align all the iconography to theirs (this pulls from SFC too) 0101
Reposted by ErichForge of Ice 🔜 Alaska RPG Con in Wasilla! @forgeofice.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Not that I do that many conventions, but I got a new sign to hang up in my booth. 213516
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Getting there. Taking a bit of inspiration from an old source. Fall. 161
Reposted by ErichNorsehound @norsehound.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Fall. Temp title for now as I got it a little further. All I know is that I want two things: + Where invaders land and spread is huge shifts between strategies. + Humans can hold out and rush new technologies to fight invaders on their turf. Hooowwww to do that on a 4x6? Good question. 1101
