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David Bock

@davidbock.bsky.social
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💖💜💙. He/they. AuDHD🧠. 🐍 ✨Marketing Director at NorthStar Games 🚀Designer of Rocket Ranchers linktr.ee/davidbock

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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
And I’m back on socials again!
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Conspiracy theory: AI isn’t popular or profitable. So what if a president—backed by tech lobbyists who have their own plans—pushed tariffs to jack up costs to make skilled labor unaffordable. Suddenly AI is required to stay in business. They’d probably say it’s patriotic to use it. 😒
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
This is not okay.
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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · 14/04/2025
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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B. Dave Walters - Yes, it is I! @bdavewalters.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Oh, wow
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Charlie Hall @charliehall.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I spoke with nearly two dozen creatives and publishers in the tabletop industry today. It's bad. It's real bad.
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Tabletop teams near panic as Trump tariffs could kill decades of growth
‘Devastating consequences’ on the way, says trade group
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Why does state farm Batman look so good?
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Everyone being welcome is now “political opinion.” I am too sad to cry, too angry to yell. All will always be welcome at my game table, forever and always. #resist #voteblue
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Well hello lots of new followers!
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I worked on a #boardgame! Go back it. It’s really fun and the team behind it rocks! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cam...
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Thief's Market
A dice-drafting, engine-building game of greed from award-winning designer Dave Chalker!
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
How long until orange dumpty does a pride month for white people as a form of reverse reparations for celebrations. Actually… how long until actual “reverse reparation” bills start happening in the south. Tell me that doesn’t sound like an actual possible headline tomorrow. FFS.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
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Pod Save America @podsaveamerica.crooked.com · 07/02/2025
NEW POD: • Trump & Musk dismantle the government, targeting diversity and ignoring laws. • Jon and Dan discuss Trump’s Gaza plan, Dem pushback, and possible judicial intervention. • Tommy talks with Sen. Schatz on Dems’ all-night fight and upcoming battles. crooked.com/podcast/trum...
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Trump's War on the U.S. Government | Crooked Media
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Musk’s staffers are heading to the Pentagon, while Trump continues his attempted purge of Washington. He recently announced on Truth Social that he is appointing himself as head of the Kennedy Center and plans to remove multiple members from its board of trustees.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
@julianalbrandt.bsky.social *wave*
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Never thought I’d need to say that I support Canadian independence and not going to war with Denmark over Greenland.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Good morning. Using a favorite mug today. #aoc @aoc.bsky.social
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
I’m done listening to politicians posting all the bad things Trump is doing, and not posting all the things that they are doing to stop it.
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
If you wanted to decrease the cost of homes, one thing you wouldn’t do is put a flat tariff on your main source of timber.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Protect Trans Kids.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 29/01/2025
OpenAI right now
Scene from The Princess Bride where Vizzinni says "You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen"
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Deep breaths.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Trying hard to remember this.
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Ella Ampongan @meampongan.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Check if you’re following Vance, Trump and Melania.
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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I know this sounds weak, I know it. But kindness is one of the few things we carry that can make a difference for each other. We can’t undo all this hate, but we can still make life a little easier for others.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Just trying to stay off the internet today. 🤪
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Mx. Tiffany Leigh @tiffanyleigh.northsky.social · 16/01/2025
How to turn off Gemini AI in Gmail: • Go to "Settings" • Go to "General" • Scroll down + unclick all boxes labeled "Smart Features & Personalization" (For me there were two boxes to unclick) Once I did that I rechecked Settings & found that no less than (10) different categories deployed AI 🤢
Gmail settings after you turn off "Smart Features and Personalization." It reveals multiple categories that use Gemini AI as a default unless you turn it off, including:

Grammar
Spelling
Autocorrect
Smart Compose
Smart Compose Personalization
Nudges
Smart Reply
Desktop NotificationsGmail settings after you turn off "Smart Features and Personalization." It reveals multiple categories that use Gemini AI as a default unless you turn it off, including:

Grammar
Spelling
Autocorrect
Smart Compose
Smart Compose Personalization
Nudges
Smart Reply
Desktop Notifications
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🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
I get why Gen Con doesn’t move. But I effing detest going to Indiana more and more every year.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Explaining to your 9yo son that mommy isn’t going to die, just because you’ve taken him and your ex wife to the hospital (she’s very sick, but will be okay), is one of my least favorite things ever. And I have a lot of least favorite things I can think of. Deep breaths.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
What terrible people. Sigh.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Fall is fading.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Today I bought a bunch of sweat pants. I feel like this says way too much about me. 🤔 #sweatpants
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Yup.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Full disclosure. If you work in the board game industry and post gen-AI garbage, you’re getting unfollowed.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
IYKYK. 💙
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
The Diplomat is such a good show but everyone is so damn hot, it’s hard to focus, lol.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Post a picture of yourself to show the newbies what they’re dealing with. Board Games + Liberal Stuff + Bi Panic + Anime + Food + Occasional cat gifs #thisisme
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
In case you’ve lost people that you counted on because they no longer give you the love you deserve. I’m proud of you. Keep going. 💙
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a man is standing in front of a rainbow and says i 'm so proud of you !!
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
So yeah, this is my personal account and I will be so random from board games to random rants. I expect cat gifs on an infrequent basis to keep me happy for the next four years.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Happy to have been here for so long and happy to see so many new faces. 💙
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
Threads is getting more and more gross. Is BlueSky still gross-free?
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Binxadinx Games @binxadinx.bsky.social · 26/02/2024
We are over 300% funded! Hope you join the campaign! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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Rocket Ranchers Herding Cats in Space!
A grid-drafting set-collection card game for 1 to 6 players. Collect alien livestock. Watch out for Space Cats ... or don't!
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Cam Kendell @camkendell.bsky.social · 25/01/2024
Sometimes, on a project, I get to design something that speaks to my very soul. Behold… the Woolbee from Rocket Ranchers: Herding Cats in Space. - @binxadinx.bsky.social #rocketranchers #woolbee #boardgames #sheep #bees
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Ian Zang @ianzang.bsky.social · 01/01/2024
SpongeBob meme about how nothing bad has happened... Yet. In 2024.
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 01/01/2024
My wife @catbock.bsky.social is on the BlueSky now. You should follow her if you’re board game people or just like being alone with good books.
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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 23/12/2023
What those seeking to evict Bluestockings want is for the bookstore workers to refuse entry to anyone who “looks like” someone who uses drugs or is houseless. They want to turn booksellers into cops.
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Bluestockings Is Facing Eviction for Handing Out Narcan
The bookstore’s harm-reduction program and free store have made enemies of its neighbors and its landlord.
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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
When you choose not to call a Nazi a Nazi, you are not being neutral. You’re making a choice, and that choice is to help fascism gain more ground.
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Not Writing Games @notwritinggames.bsky.social · 19/12/2023
Saw the AI art in TTRPG question come up again on Twitter and instead of repeating myself there I’ll say it here. I have sold hundreds of copies of games that have: - No art - Stock art Your game doesn’t need AI art to sell or be noticed. You need time.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 25/10/2023
If you're thinking about buying books as holiday gifts, help indie bookstores by ordering/buying them NOW...before things get too busy. Better for you, better from them. Looking for kidlit/YA book suggestions for a young reader? Browse the Kidlit/YA Book Booster feed: bsky.app/profile/did:... 📚👍🏼
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David Bock @davidbock.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
So tired of being sick.
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