Joey

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27, , Board Game Designer/Developer, Roll-and-Write Researcher, but above all Lover of Board Games. Plays D&D 5e weekly (Human Ranger), used to DM back in 4e. Loves reading sourcebooks for fun. Plays    Control on Magic Arena (Papier-mâché 4).
Pronouns:He/Him
Website:joey-schouten.com
Working on:Too much at once
Location:Amsterdam
JoeyDec 20, 2018
Had a huge breakthrough on my most pressing project overnight. Literally woke up with the missing puzzle piece in my head. I was worried I wouldn't be able to make my deadline, but this makes me optimistic. It's due early Feb, but I now have 90% of the game on paper! Now to make all the components! So much I want to talk about and I likely can next week!
JoeyDec 19, 2018

Friday I start my retreat! Lots of work to do, such as updating an prototype, brainstorming another, and making one complete game, give feedback on 17 games, as well as processing feedback on a game jam I organized earlier this year.

But: also going to be playing all of the board games, Gaslands, and hopefully also get to play all of the ! I'll be at my brother who is itching to run a Ravnica campaign, and I am so there for that. Also going to paint all the minis.

JoeyDec 19, 2018
potatoDec 19, 2018
anyone have some good articles on fantasy economy stuff? i'm trying to keep it a bit grounded here, no magic swords that cost about the gdp of an entire region.
JoeyDec 18, 2018
Toot of CthulhuDec 18, 2018
Years ago in a 3rd party book for 3.5 #DnD i saw an adventure that was literally a giant vault door set in a cliff and rumors of treasure behind it. Bunch of locks on the door required picking, casting spells on them to unlock, riddles, it was crazy. When you opened it finally it turned out to just be a promotion for a gnome security contractor to show off how good his locks are. I would love to put something like that in a module.
JoeyDec 17, 2018
JaeDec 17, 2018

Monday game night: playing Yamatai against my sister :)

It's an interesting take on area control games, where you have to place ships around islands to build on them, and collect specialists who add points to your buildings if they meet certain conditions - combos encouraged :p

Overall, a mixed reaction from me though - it's a fun puzzle, but I feel there's too much that can change between your turns, meaning that you can't plan ahead massively :/

(Debating doing longer reviews - thoughts?)

JoeyDec 16, 2018
potatoDec 14, 2018

Do you need the Dread Gazebo in your life? Because that's a thing you can get a miniature for on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/507077083/the-dread-gazebo-dd-game-piece

The Dread Gazebo Mimic D&D Game Piece

This is a 3D printed The Dread Gazebo D&D Game Piece. Hes about 4 inches wide, 4 inches long, and about 1.5 inches tall. He looks great in white, but would look epic painted to suit your game. I’m including an “unDread” option that is a plain matching gazebo to swap out for the

JoeyDec 16, 2018
Meeting went amazing. Turns out my co-designer already knew the client through a friend, and had even played D&D with him once. Neither us or that friend had any idea that the client was working on said project, so it was a more than happy surprise. The client was really happy with what we came up with, and we'll be moving forwards together. Now if only I could say more than that!
JoeyDec 15, 2018
just finished up the last meeting before the client pitch tomorrow and I am so excited! we've got the perfect game for the client, are local, can be worked alongside with, like their product, and can design along with their range as much as they want. its a match made in heaven, and hopefully a done deal. but time will tell!
JoeyDec 15, 2018
nickDec 15, 2018
hey, since I'm not well versed in #RPG systems - do you know any systems that are good to play with small groups (2 players, one GM?)
JoeyDec 13, 2018
Mainly can't wait to get a lot of #Gaslands in, though. I am going to have too much gaming to do in my break!