Reposted by William RaillonRandomTuesday @randomtuesday.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I am so proud and excited to be part of this. I work with incredible people making amazing games. Please sign the petition and share your support! 05412
William Raillon @wilianr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Proud to be the 127th weirdo 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Portland Oregon Trail! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/9...backerkit.comPortland Oregon TrailPortland Oregon Trail is a GMless polymorph Funshot TTRPG. Traverse the landscape of the United States of America on the epic road trip fueled with coffee, cryptids, and capitalism! 000
William Raillon @wilianr.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Proud to be the 19th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Strange Horizons 2027 Fundraiser! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...backerkit.comStrange Horizons 2027 FundraiserThe annual Strange Horizons fundraiser! Support this free, online, award-winning, weekly magazine of SFFH, which runs entirely on reader - YOUR - donations! 002
Reposted by William RaillonJonathan Williams @realjonwilliams.bsky.social · 01/05/2026When his dream business comes under threat from a predatory loan shark, Welsh restaurateur Dick must take drastic action to protect his beloved but tacky Spanish tapas cafe. "SHARKS IN COLWYN BAY" is available to watch for free on YouTube now!youtube.comSharks in Colwyn Bay | Short FilmYouTube video by Jonathan Williams Films 0148
William Raillon @wilianr.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Proud to be the 1,553rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Jewel in the Sky: A Megadungeon with a Twist from Monte Cook! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...backerkit.comJewel in the Sky: A Megadungeon with a Twist from Monte CookLegendary TTRPG designer Monte Cook, creator of Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, Ptolus, and more, returns to the megadungeon! 000
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 17/03/2026It's Tuesday: #EnduringPlay day! We move from last week's research of games on the market to very practical playtesting of individual #videogames while they're in production with @stevebromley.bsky.social, author of How to Be A Games User Researcher, with something for all. #gamedev #uxresearch 196
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 03/03/2026I am so excited to share that Season 2 of Enduring Play is LIVE! Not gonna lie, it's a TON of work to self-produce a podcast, and I don't do this lightly. But I get so much from these #gamedev conversations, and they're the insights we need to enact change. Join us for another groundbreaking season! 0125
William Raillon @wilianr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Proud to be the 4,809th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Blades '68! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...backerkit.comBlades '68Blades ’68 is an official supplement for Blades in the Dark, moving the timeline forward 100 years to the swinging 60s. 010
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 01/02/2026It's SUNDAY FUNDAY, Sound Alerts are working, and Queen Sprinkles is back with 100% less blizzards. Join me for a new game and all the #gamedev #uxdesign chat we can muster as a collective to ring in February. #twitch Game on! twitch.tv/funnygodmothertwitch.tvFunnyGodmother - TwitchQueen Sprinkles is ready to declare some shenanigans. Ring in February with the #MagicMafia! 0125
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 25/01/2026It’s not the ONLY thing you can do. But it is SOMETHING you can do. If you haven’t done it yet, do it today. And tomorrow. And every day you can until there is change. The “5 calls” app is tremendously helpful for neurodiverse folks navigating this challenge. apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...apps.apple.com5 Calls: Contact Your Congress App - App StoreDownload 5 Calls: Contact Your Congress by 5 Calls Civic Action on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like 5 Calls:… 022
Reposted by William RaillonWil Wheaton ❌👑 @wilwheaton.net · 06/01/2026Michael Thomas, who is our content editor for It's Storytime With Wil Wheaton (available wherever you get your podcasts every Wednesday /plug) is the editor of Uncanny Magazine. If you like the stories I read to you, you'll LOVE the stories he chooses for Uncanny. 017126
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Are you a #UXdesign professional who feels misunderstood or underutilized? Stuck in the past instead of focused on the future? What if I told you I wrote down the techniques I’ve used to transform teams with that problem in #DesignBeyondDevices? A new approach to design is waiting. amzn.to/4jigT6tamzn.toDesign Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device ExperiencesDesign Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device Experiences [Platz, Cheryl, Hall, Erika] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Design Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device Experiences 163
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 23/12/2025This holiday season, know that the existence of AI does not diminish the value of your unique perspective and spark. It just means you might have to shout a little louder or be a little more disciplined about your skill growth. Cherish the people and experiences around you that can’t be simulated. 082
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 23/12/2025If you like my perspectives on AI, design ethics, and #uxdesign that isn’t bound to a single screen, then my book #DesignBeyondDevices is for you. I created concrete, actionable frameworks like #OptiPessimism, PICS, & CROW for research to help you lead with curiosity. amzn.to/49mhlwZamzn.toDesign Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device ExperiencesDesign Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device Experiences [Platz, Cheryl, Hall, Erika] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Design Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device Experiences 053
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 23/12/2025THANK YOU for all of the support this holiday season as you helped get The Game Development Strategy Guide back up to the top of Amazon’s charts (currently #1 in several Kindle categories and in the top 13,000 Kindle books worldwide!) Can’t wait to hear from you. amzn.to/3Y5TxXZ #gamedev #videogamesamzn.toThe Game Development Strategy Guide: Crafting Modern Video Games That Thrive 0198
Reposted by William RaillonKaren Twelves @ktwelves.bsky.social · 06/11/2025If you’d like to hire me, reach out! My full resume is also on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ktwelves/ P.S. I am also on the hunt for part-time or full-time editing positions (remote or hybrid in the Bay Area), if you have any leads! 1105
Reposted by William RaillonKP Upadhyayula @kp11studios.bsky.social · 28/10/2025So, ✨ANNOUNCMENT YA’LL✨ my friend Ansen Mono and I have been slowly working on and building out a co-run Wedding Photography business, & we’re finally ready to ramp this new venture up! Proud to offer Wedding/Engagement photography w/ that signature KP Cinematic touch! Let us tell your story! 28329
Reposted by William RaillonEvil Hat @evilhat.bsky.social · 22/10/2025We're funded and cleared our first stretch for Designers & Dragons: Origins! We're doing something a little different with stretch goals on this one. Each time we hit a milestone, we add another chapter to the backer-exclusive PDF. You can read more about it here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...backerkit.comDesigners & Dragons: OriginsFrom the birth of roleplaying to the discovery of the Forgotten Realms, from the rise of Basic D&D to the fall of Mystara, historian Shannon Appelcline brings you the story of OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&... 1307
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 19/10/2025I had a lovely chat recently with Anna Dahlström of UX Fika - we reconnected after our time on the European speaking circuit crossed paths to talk about becoming design authors, transcending layoffs, my return to video gaming, and much more. #uxDesign podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...podcasts.apple.com#19: Cheryl Platz on What Makes People Play, The Future of UX In Games, And Her Best Case StudyPodcast Episode · UX Fika Podcast · 10/14/2025 · 1h 38m 092
Reposted by William RaillonTrooperSJP of the AcademicFoxhole @troopersjp.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Space Cadets! We're live with The Gamblers! Our Traveller, Pirates of Drinax campaign! Our 'Tagonists are are aiming to escape system before the pirates on their tail show up! @mythematic.bsky.social @rockettefox.bsky.social @warpreactor.bsky.social @laughlovelindy.bsky.social twitch.tv/TrooperSJP 02011
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Episode 8 of #EnduringPlay, a #GameDev podcast is now live featuring a systems design chat with @joemag.games! Listen on your favorite platform today to hear us talk about the realities of designing for live-service/live-ops games, the beauty of a well-designed spreadsheet, and so much more. 🃏🎲🎮💜gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.comThe Methodical Magic of Systems Design with Joseph “joemag” Magdalena (Enduring Play S1 E8) - The Game Development Strategy GuideEnduring Play Season 1 Episode 8: The Methodical Magic of Systems Design Episode Summary In today's episode, we demystify another specialty within the game design discipline: systems design. Joseph Ma... 0186
Reposted by William RaillonTrooperSJP of the AcademicFoxhole @troopersjp.bsky.social · 03/10/2025IN TWO AND A HALF HOURS! 7pm ET The Season 7 Premiere of The Gamblers, our Traveller Pirates of Drinax campaign! A new season is a great time for new viewers to hop on and join the crew! Our 'Tagonists have adventures in piracy ahead of them. Join us! twitch.tv/TrooperSJP 0138
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 30/09/2025S1 Episode 7 of #EnduringPlay: A #GameDev podcast “Engineering for Scalable, Sustainable Games” is up featuring @wickedfoxgames.com co-founder @caeriehouchins.bsky.social on major podcast platforms or at www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-pla... - explore AAA vs indie dev with us! 1155
Reposted by William RaillonTrooperSJP of the AcademicFoxhole @troopersjp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025The Friday premiere of The Gamblers, our Traveller Pirates of Drinax campaign, will be a great time for new viewers to jump in! Our Pirates-- Clone: @mythematic.bsky.social Spy: @laughlovelindy.bsky.social Psion: @rockettefox.bsky.social Assassin: @warpreactor.bsky.social twitch.tv/TrooperSJPtwitch.tvTrooperSJP - TwitchMusic and Media Studies Academic, Gamer, and Musician 185
Reposted by William RaillonTrooperSJP of the AcademicFoxhole @troopersjp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025It's a big week on the Academic Foxhole: Three TTRPG Premieres! Weds 8pm ET is the Reveal Session of the new show: Roll. Play. Reflect! Fri 7pm ET is the Season 7 Premiere of The Gamblers, our Traveller Pirates of Drinax Campaign! Sun 8pm ET is the Roll. Play. Reflect. Premiere! twitch.tv/TrooperSJP 12216
Reposted by William RaillonTrooperSJP of the AcademicFoxhole @troopersjp.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Dear All-- I had an idea for an RPG show a couple of years ago, but I needed a few good nerdy partners and I found them. We've been working on this for over a year and in October it will arrive. It will be epic. What is it? Who is involved? Well, you'll have to watch this space to find out! 35232
William Raillon @wilianr.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Proud to be the 1,100th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...backerkit.comCypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus... 010
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 19/08/2025IT IS TIME. #EnduringPlay, a #GameDev podcast about making #videogames that don't just survive but thrive, is LIVE with @celiahodent.com! Stream for free on the web at enduringplay.com or your platform of choice - reviews welcome to help us get the word out! New episodes every Tues. through Oct. 4156
Reposted by William RaillonRandomTuesday @randomtuesday.bsky.social · 16/08/2025If you are a creator on Patreon fill out the survey and tell them a resounding no to generative AI. It’s quick and easy, most the questions are multiple choice. 0128
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 16/08/2025My new #gamedev podcast Enduring Play launches this Tuesday August 19 on all major platforms and I’m honored to have @celiahodent.com joining me as my first guest - our conversation was expansive, from the ethics of game economies to the psychology of gaming. More info: enduringplay.com 1125
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 25/07/2025If you don’t have Instagram & you’d like to see the whole video, a Shakespearean parody of Who’s on First, head to DavidFoubert.com - and hey, hire Dave! David Foubert is available for performance in the Northeast and he is a kind, hardworking, talented, delightful nerd. And he’s a Gold Jacket. 😎davidfoubert.comDavid Foubert – Actor, Stage & Film: New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia 051
Reposted by William RaillonMitch ❌👑 @mitchgit.bsky.social · 25/07/2025I've been on many podcasts over the years but chatting with my dear friend and partner-in-crime @jordanweisman.com was a whole difference experience.youtube.comMitch Gitelman: On Building MechCommander, Shadowrun, Battletech - and Why Kindness WinsYouTube video by We Thought It Would Be Easy 5428
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 25/07/2025So excited to see my new book The Game Development Strategy Guide hit The Video Game Library’s virtual shelves for the first time. Thank you! Pre-orders are active now - we ship September 16 and the podcast Enduring Play launches August 19! gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com #gameDev 0187
Reposted by William RaillonRavenna Tran @ravennatran.bsky.social · 22/07/2025A lot has happened in 4 years. 1563
Reposted by William RaillonEvil Hat @evilhat.bsky.social · 20/07/2025It's the final day of ENnies voting. We'd be grateful if you'd consider casting a vote for Stewpot in the category of Best Family Game. vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2025/ba... 07428
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 15/07/2025My new book The Game Development Strategy Guide is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order! 15% off at RosenfeldMedia if ordered before launch on September 16. Hear from me and 14 other industry veterans about how to thrive in the shape of the #videoGame #gameDev industry. rosenfeldmedia.com/books/game-d...rosenfeldmedia.comThe Game Development Strategy Guide | Rosenfeld MediaSome of today’s most popular video games have been on the market for decades, while others barely make it days before disappearing forever. What differentiates the games that survive? This expansive l... 9187
Reposted by William RaillonKP Upadhyayula @kp11studios.bsky.social · 14/07/2025My #GenCon2025 Friends! Reminder that I am still taking bookings for headshot/portrait photography for those interested! 22 slots have been filled, but many more are still available! See comments for shoot details! www.headshottools.com/Booking.html... 11811
Reposted by William RaillonKP Upadhyayula @kp11studios.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Would really love a boost on this post yall. A reshare, or letting perhaps letting your friends know who are ettending this year’s Gen Con. Knowing how deep everyone is hurting, I’m making my photography the most affordable it’s ever been so more folks can have a good photo to brighten their day. 15342
Reposted by William RaillonRavenna Tran @ravennatran.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Really proud to share that a short film I did the cinematography for, “A Little Bit of Glitter”, is a Student Academy Award Semifinalist!!! 1172
Reposted by William RaillonRavenna Tran @ravennatran.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=poVN... 0155
Reposted by William RaillonRavenna Tran @ravennatran.bsky.social · 03/07/2025"AND THEN", my sapphic short film, is now on YouTube! Starring @erikaishii.bsky.social and Rina Hoshino Set in Tokyo — a story of insomnia, longing, and two women who quietly fall into each other. AND THEN is a poetic exploration of connection when sleep won’t come and love arrives instead. 425481
Reposted by William RaillonRavenna Tran @ravennatran.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Watch here: youtu.be/poVNjzJeSiA 073
Reposted by William RaillonRavenna Tran @ravennatran.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Stills from my sapphic short film, "AND THEN", now on YouTube! Set in Tokyo — a story of insomnia, longing, and two women who quietly fall into each other. AND THEN is a poetic exploration of connection when sleep won’t come and love arrives instead 25820
Reposted by William RaillonCheryl Platz @funnygodmother.bsky.social · 02/07/2025I hate that this is needed again, but here’s my post about approaches for breaking OUT of the video game industry. It’s not a one way street, and in many ways you will come back stronger for the cross training. But I’m sorry you have to consider it. #gamedev cherylplatz.medium.com/breaking-out...cherylplatz.medium.comBreaking OUT of the Video Game IndustryThis article is written with a focus on the video game industry, but many of the lessons can be applied to career switches between other industries as well. In response to my post last week regarding… 0249
William Raillon @wilianr.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Proud to be the 151st backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Folk Hero - a solo mode and sourcebook for the Punk is Dead TTRPG! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...backerkit.comFolk Hero - a solo mode and sourcebook for the Punk is Dead TTRPGFolk Hero is the first official expansion for The Punk is Dead songwriting TTRPG. In addition to new roles, lore and gigs to play, the 90 page, 7 inch hardback contains a new solo mode. 010
Reposted by William RaillonRockette Fox @rockettefox.bsky.social · 26/06/2025A piece I illustrated today-who knew that our favorite spooky family's motto would remain so relevant. I'm going to get shirts made, but in the meantime if you'd like a print, head over to: www.rockettefox.com/product-page... 🤘💀 #art #illustration #addamsfamily 094
Reposted by William RaillonTrooperSJP of the AcademicFoxhole @troopersjp.bsky.social · 24/06/2025I just got an email from her press announcing Kate wants to spread hope in these dark times, so she's giving out free eBook copies of Hello, Cruel world...until June 25. I so I thought I'd pass along the link to you all in case any of you needed it. www.sevenstories.com/blogs/381-fr...sevenstories.comFree eBook: Hello, Cruel World (2nd Edition)On June 18, 2025, the United States Supreme Court voted to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers and hormone therapies, effectively shielding... 197
