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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I've been a little busy with interviews and other things. But I have everything printed to make the first paper prototype of Die Dullahan and testing of the game in general has been going well (even though I'm taking a short break from testing too).

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As a huge fan of the mecha genre, I spend a lot of time thinking about what I would do with it for a tabletop game, and my mind always ends up around the same place. Brainstorming for a future Mecha Dueling Card Game [Integrity & Connection] luckyforeststudio.wordpress.com/2026/09/17/b...

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Brainstorming for a future Mecha Dueling Card Game [Integrity & Connection]

Just the first thoughts on an idea.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Made a medium sized change to Die Dullahan over the weekend and really enjoyed the playtests after the change. The balance of how defensive the player can be feels much better because of the change, and exploring feels like a real choice now more often than it did.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Figured I'd pin the Tabletop Simulator Prototype for my solo dice boss battler board game here just in case. If you'd like to give it a try, there is a link to a rules PDF and video in the prototype description. steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...

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Steam Workshop::Die Dullahan [Prototype]

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Had a friend playtest phase 2 of Die Dullahan last night. I'm happy with how it went generally, a decent number of small tweaks but they enjoyed it. At the end I asked for general feedback so I can keep a record. And they gave feedback, and then talked themselves out of it 😂.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What losing during the learning game (first boss) looks like. There was definitely a different decision I could have made. (The Dyemon, or boss, still had 5 dice left out of 8 (so 5 life essentially)).

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Just had one of the weirdest playtests for die dullahan yet. (I'm playtesting beyond the learning game). I made it to the second boss with full life. Over the course of the game I had functionally around to 28 life (my max actually 18, but shields and healing). Won the game with 1 life left. Lol

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's very far off, but I've been thinking about the production costs of Die Dullahan. Since it's a game that needs a lot of dice since you and the boss upgrade them throughout the game, I do have real concerns about it. Especially for a solo board game.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In case you missed it. I'm pretty proud of this one.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I started keeping a record of my wins and losses testing my solo dice boss battler boardgame since the prototype has been released publicly... 1 Win - 3 Losses lol

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I finally finished the how to play video for Die Dullahan, my solo board game prototype. Watch the video and then try a learning game on the Table Top Simulator mod (found in the description or pinned comment). #boardgames youtu.be/K2PCI-nOq1A

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

After getting completely destroyed in the solo board game I'm designing last night, I decided to track my wins and losses during testing. I woke up this morning and won, so we're even for now I guess. #boardgames

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Becoming more than a novice. Tried to do something interesting with only half a d4 helmet. It kind of worked, but I kind of like the flame coming out of only one slit more.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Attempted to illustrate an updated version of a Novice Dullahan for Die Dullahan. It took...an embarrassingly long time, but it is an improvement. I actually can't wait to see where someone else takes it, since my skill is so limiting right now. #boardgamedesign #soloboardgame #boardgames

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Made an update to the layout of the class cards that should have been obvious to me. Before, when you stacked the cards on top of each other it looked too confusing, like you either had way more or way less than you actually did. Now it shows your current status much more clearly.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I keep seeing work from artists thinking "something like this style would be great for Die Dullahan" Then I see another, and another, and another.... There are too many good artists. Please calm down.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Let's see if a 4:30 am repost does anything for my first YouTube video in like 2 years. A watch is always appreciated, thank you to those who check it out #boardgames #soloboardgames

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One day I will sleep through the night, but not this one.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Did I start a new youtube channel to chronicle the development of Die Dullahan, a solo board game? Yes. youtu.be/vAh7T4gZUB0

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I'm Designing My Dream Solo Board Game

YouTube video by Lucky Forest Studio

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Just finished a long learning game /play test / discussion of Die Dullahan with a friend whose opinion I respect. And it went better than I could have hoped. A few kinks, but it's working.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Prototype on Tabletop Simulator is basically ready for a mini version of the game. Going to test with a friend today and try to finish up a rough how to play book and video after. #soloboardgame #boardgamedesign #boardgame

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

While I'm not really an artist by any means, I am into the idea that the different stat cards in Die Dullahan would showcase little drawings of that class living life. As showcased with my sketches here, but I'd like to see little vignettes dispersed throughout basically. #boardgames #diedullahan

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Glad a game idea for these little dudes is finally coming together.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Accidentally designed a small solo boss battler while taking a break from the big project. Dice rolls, action selection, programming, and I don't know how else to put it "free will." Die Dullahan is the title for now. I'll try to get enough of a prototype up on TTS for easy playtesting. #boardgame

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It wasn't my intention to post the next board game design journal entry so quickly, but I really want to focus on doing some small solo playtests this weekend. Enjoy a quick read on early core gameplay ideas. luckyforeststudio.wordpress.com/2026/08/28/a... #boardgame #boardgamedesign

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A Street of Fiction – Part 5: Early Days Core Gameplay

The fifth in a series of board game development journals by an extremely hobbyist designer.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This isn't even a little bit sarcasm, I think the greatest skill I've learned in the last year is being able to make quick card game and board game prototypes on tabletop simulator for playtesting. I'm sure I've learned useful life things, but those don't seem as important.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Getting today's hobbyist board game design journal out early today. I look at early prototypes of some of the games core components, and a little bit into how those components might work. Thanks for stopping by. luckyforeststudio.wordpress.com/2026/08/27/a... #boardgames #boardgamedesign

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A Street of Fiction – Part 4: Early Days Core Game Pieces

The fourth in a series of board game development journals by an extremely hobbyist designer.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Another prototype, this time of a simple event card. I'm hoping to free up more space for art eventually. I don't know if you were ever almost run over by a kid on a bicycle when you were young, but I was haha.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Prototyping is seriously one of my favorite parts of designing anything. Love experiments and trying new ways to convey information. #boardgamedesign #prototype #amateurboardgamedesign #boardgames

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It really can't be overestimated how much talking through an idea with someone can help clear up any blockage with the idea. And if you don't have someone (like me), writing it up and putting it out into the aether helps to. Sometimes you're closer than you think to it working. #boardgamedesign

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The first entry of my hobbyist game design journal is out. All about initial ideas and finding inspiration in normal things. A Street of Fiction - Part 1: Being Inspired By Normalcy luckyforeststudio.wordpress.com/2026/08/22/a... #boardgamedesign #boardgames #amateurdesigner #gamedesignjournal

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A Street of Fiction – Part 1: Being Inspired By Normalcy

The first in a series of boardgame development journals by an extremely amateur designer.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I randomly decided this morning to start a blog chronicling my experience of designing a boardgame from scratch. Find it at luckyforeststudio.wordpress.com Thanks to anyone who checks it out. You’re pretty cool.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I had a random boardgame idea heavily influenced by my pretty normal suburban upbringing about adventuring into the woods, fighting with friends, and sneaking through people's houses and backyards, and imagination. Feels strange to take so much influence from my life to be honest. #boardgamedesign

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I went to PAX East for the first time this year and my favorite game I tried was by far was Power Well: Fates @powerwellgame.bsky.social But no one tells you the struggle of having to wait for a game's release after one of these conventions 😂😂😂.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I have found a lot of joy in making prototypes for table top games I know will never see the light of day. But damn if this idea I have for Die Dullahan isn't the most frustrating idea to figure out. I see the vision, but there's so many paths. Does that mean it's terrible or good? 🤣🤣🤣

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Early look at the alpha prototype of my skirmish game (Lines of Eternity) on tabletop simulator. It features random scenarios and an almost deckbuilding-like system for list building. m.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Z7... #wargame #tabletopgame #gamedesign #ageofsigmar #40k #prototype #magicthegathering

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Lines of Eternity Alpha Tabletop Simulator Prototype Preview

YouTube video by Lines of Eternity

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Trying to get away from Twitter, so I'm bringing my journey through various TCGs over here. I've looped all the way back to the beginning, my first TCG ever (when I was like 10-12) Yugioh.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

I've been rediscovering how much I enjoy Root from @leder.games by casually designing my own game inspired by some of my favorite aspects of it. Being inspired is pretty cool, highly recommend it.

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Did I learn Blender last night just to try and model the vinyl toy idea? Maybe... I still only know the basics, but for a first-ish attempt I'm pretty happy. #vinyltoys #vinylfigures #toydesign #characterconcept

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Another random very very rough concept for the random vinyl toy idea I had, Die Dullahan. This time Six. Having fun just messing around. #vinyltoys #vinylfigures #characterdesign #toydesign #popmart

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I almost never do art anymore, but I've been thinking about what I would do if I ever wanted to design figures...and I think I got it. Presenting Four, a very very rough first concept of the series Die Dullahan. #vinylfigures #figures #popmart #characterconcept

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Thank you again to #AlteredTCG for providing me with an exclusive card reveal. Here is the video of the reveal (with a little teaser I made for fun) and a few other card previews for Trial by Frost. youtu.be/xto9eKxoKIA

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Trial By Frost Exclusive Reveal And Previews | Altered TCG

YouTube video by SpooksTheBoops

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Live~ I am very excited to show my exclusive preview card for Trial by Frost, the second set of #AlteredTCG . Then after we will look at some of the other new cards coming in the set. twitch.tv/spookstheboops

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SpooksTheBoops - Twitch

Exclusive Card Reveal! + Random Trial by Frost Previews | !socials !youtube !commands

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

The latest Tumult Trials has released for #AlteredTCG, this time featuring my favorite Pauper deck we've made so far. Enjoy~ youtu.be/v7zNe4cO038

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Slinging Spells On Hard Mode With Common Only Afanas | Altered TCG

YouTube video by SpooksTheBoops

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I'm gonna be honest, so many videos came out for #AlteredTCG while I was on holiday...that it's just easier for me to link to the playlists. One Box Brew: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... The Tumult Trials: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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One Box Brew - YouTube

Our Trading Card Game Casual Deck Building Series

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Jason @spookstheboops.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Well, this is a reminder to do what I say and not what I do. I should have taken a break from streaming. But I didn't lol, and now my voice is basically gone and my throat is sore from pushing too far. Was looking forward to streaming #TheGameAwards tonight (1/2)

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