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Mark Nauta

@marknauta.bsky.social

Game Director at Firaxis. Previously on XCOM stuff (X2, WotC, Chimera Squad). Game Design, Anime, My cat Vin. All posts and opinions are my own. (he/him)

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

5 years of Vinny today!

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Really excited for the conference! My talk is about Designing Interesting Choices and all that goes into that.

Event poster with a picture of me that says, "I'm Speaking at DevGAMM Lisbon 2026. Nov 17-18

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My cat Vin, making biscuits on a blanket

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Vin breaking in some new toys (that he got for my birthday)

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hunter’s Instincts

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

As my years-long DnD game is coming to a close, I decided to get a commission done of all of the player characters and my main NPC. I think it turned out great!

8 Fantasy characters in front of a medieval castle.

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Been playing some Overwatch again because I'm a degenerate. I'm generally Master/Low GM. Here's my latest tier list of the heroes based on how fun the game is when that hero is in your match. This list didn't have Vendetta, but she would be bottom tier for now until she gets nerfed.

Tier list of overwatch heroes based on how fun it is if that hero is in your game.

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

It’s been 4 years of Vin! He truly is the sweetest little guy. Not sure how I’d manage without him.

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

If you have the chance to see Justice live, definitely do it. Best concert of my life.

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Is there a greater joy in life than seeing your pet happy and healthy after a few days of them being sick?

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

GDC? Hah, yeah I’m at GDC. I’m having a - Good Day with my Cat

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Finally finished this model kit! Say what you want about Gundam Wing as a show (and Endless Waltz as a movie), but the mobile suit designs go off!

Completed gunpla kit of the Death Scythe Hell Gundam from Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. It’s a mecha designed to look like the grim reaper.

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Mark Nauta @marknauta.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The other important task for restarting over here is reintroducing everyone to my cat, Vin.

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