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2024-10-02 04:40:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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(Design Diary) PKMN Dice
I got a comment/review about one of my free games called Pokémon Dice that has sat with me for a few weeks. They said how much their ADHD and autistic child liked this game because they enjoyed the catching part of Pokémon, but not the battling.
I originally designed this one because I, l...
2024-09-30 19:34:12 +0000 UTC View Post(Design Diary) Here, take my business card.
I'm working on a silly game battle system that is rooted in business cards. You and your friend (or solo play) randomly pick a business card and that is your character. I thought the idea of the assistant manager to a Blockbuster would turn into some kind of warrior to battle with.
Right no...
2024-09-28 15:35:52 +0000 UTC View Post(Comic) Open Sesame!
I've had a run of comic strips based on a single joke premise.
I have a few more left in this brain of mine.
2024-09-27 16:04:11 +0000 UTC View PostFive Floors to Victory Source Code (GMS2)
I've gotten feedback that the source code isn't available to download? It's weird. I dunno. Anyway. I think I can just upload it here.
2024-09-26 19:51:28 +0000 UTC View Post(RELEASE) Five Floors to Victory
Five Floors to Victory is released today! I decided to split it up between the print-and-play version and digital versions. This way y'all can find the right one that fits your tastes.
Fun fact: paid Patreon members can get the (poorly written) source code for FFTV for free! There's a link ...
2024-09-25 17:11:02 +0000 UTC View PostWhat is Shenbot Makes playing?
Is there any interest in recommendations from me? While I do spend most of my time working on my own designs, I do get a chance to try other games now and then. I'd also limit it o maybe once a month so it's not overly annoying.
2024-09-24 16:48:51 +0000 UTC View PostTop 25 Print and Play Games on itch.io
Oh, hello.
I uploaded a new website that shares the weekly standings for itch.io's print and play "popular" games. I've been doing this on my own for about 2 months, but decided it would be a cool resource for others.
Still lots ...
2024-09-22 17:27:56 +0000 UTC View Post(Designer Diary) Treasure Hunter
Twenty or so years ago I remember saying I’d start making tabletop games and be some kind of”indie darling”. This was the first game I made that I was trying to sell at conventions. I think I’ll redo (remaster) this one for standard card sizes and release it again!
2024-09-19 18:52:28 +0000 UTC View Post(Release) Quests Over Coffee Promos - Fiddly Game
I really leaned in on this one. Dang that last game was fiddly. This promo pack contains one quest and one item! Happy September!
2024-09-19 01:26:53 +0000 UTC View Post(EARLY RELEASE) Five Floors to Victory (Physical Version)
Oh, hello.
As promised, here is the physical version of Five Floors to Victory! Included are the rules, cards, sticker sheet, and in both Letter and A4 sizes. Since there's only a single sheet (gutter fold), I didn't make a PDF. I hope that doesn't cause issues for folks!
The dice I u...
2024-09-17 19:31:59 +0000 UTC View Post(EARLY RELEASE) Five Floors to Victory Digital
Secret Link: https://alexandershen.itch.io/five-floors-to-victory?secret=amXH4GGjs3L1IYumm4K45zUwu08
Rules on How to Play
The goa...
2024-09-16 21:02:55 +0000 UTC View Post(Design Diary) Finalized artwork!
Almost there, folks! I think by the 9/20 this will be out to play. See you soon!
2024-09-15 05:10:19 +0000 UTC View Post(Designer Diary) This game is so dang fiddly.
Ok. Truth bomb. The physical version of "Five Floors to Victory" is extremely fiddly. Like, it feels unplayable. And it's even more unplayable if you don't have a Boggle tray that uses 19mm (I think) dice.
I'm still going to release the physical version, but, I highly ...
2024-09-14 15:49:44 +0000 UTC View Post(PREVIEW) Five Floors to Victory
Here's the artwork for the digital version of FFTV. The dice will likely just be the drawings with the numerical parts in all of the corners. What do you think?
2024-09-13 05:21:22 +0000 UTC View Post(September Giveaway) D6 Pencils
Here are a pair of newly created (I drew the numbers) of d6 golf pencils. You roll them to get a d6 result. I’ll probably redraw these with a better POSCA pen, to be honest. Anyway!
You have until the end of the month September 30th, 11:59pm to enter!
How to enter: ...
2024-09-12 00:46:31 +0000 UTC View Post(Design Diary) Dicey Dicey Dicey
I have all of the original rule set in code and was able to play through a few rounds. I am forever grateful that I did it this way. I'm able to quickly run into a number of the issues around defense vs enemy levels vs experience points and so on.
I will say there is something here though! ...
2024-09-09 04:20:39 +0000 UTC View PostAugust 2024 Newsletter
23 games and expansions? Holy smokes!
I guess once I release that last thing there will be no more updates for the rest of the year. Just kidding! It's been fun this year and I'm proud that I've been able to keep it going. There's always a new mechanic or silly story I wa...
2024-09-05 18:26:00 +0000 UTC View Post(Doodles) New dice rolling design in progress.
When the design journal is in another room and you need to write something down.
2024-09-03 19:46:54 +0000 UTC View PostPhysical copies of Quests Over Coffee Patreon cards?
Oh, hello.
As folks have been receiving their copies of Quests Over Coffee from the Gamefound campaign, y'all have been asking for physical versions of the Patreon only cards. I wanted to get a sense of what folks would be okay with considering the cardstock would very likely be different s...
2024-08-29 15:41:53 +0000 UTC View Post(EARLY RELEASE) STAR WALK DEMO
The Star Walk Demo (16 puzzles) is now out for all Patreon members! Check it out! Only a pencil is needed. No dice. No cards.
Happy August!
2024-08-28 23:01:37 +0000 UTC View Post(EARLY RELEASE) STAR WALK
Grease up those pencils, folks (is that a thing)! The newest puzzle game Star Walk is now out for early release for paid Patreon members. Y'all get access to the full version with 1,040 maps to play! The free demo will be out (in a different post) right after this one.
All you need is a pen...
2024-08-28 22:59:49 +0000 UTC View Post(RELEASE) Quests Over Coffee August 2024 Promos
Oh, hey! A part of me was like, "maybe I won't be able to make it this month with Quests Over Coffee promo cards..." but then my extreme sense of accountability hit me like a ton of bricks.
Ha ha! Anyway. This month's cards are very much based on the other games and comics I released in Aug...
2024-08-27 04:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostQuests Over Coffee Comic - 005
Pumpkin spice latte all year.
2024-08-25 17:20:02 +0000 UTC View Post(PREVIEW) Star Walk
This one plays so quickly that you’ll probably do 5 or 6 in one sitting (e.g. sip of your coffee). Planning on 1000 generated maps on this one.
2024-08-21 15:41:20 +0000 UTC View PostTHWAK! First Official Trailer
I guess it was about time to create a proper trailer for the game! Check it out! Works pretty nice with sound.
2024-08-19 23:07:32 +0000 UTC View Post(EARLY RELEASE) Numerica Fantastica
Hello everyone! Today is the early release for the newest game Numerica Fantastica! If you like a little bit of brainy math and special powers, this one is for you. If you've ever played "24 Game" in school, you'll feel right at home.
2024-08-14 15:59:22 +0000 UTC View PostNumerica Fantastica Comic
Interested in the backstory for the upcoming game? Here you go!
2024-08-10 22:50:25 +0000 UTC View PostNumerica Fantastica Card Back Color
As you have seen, I like to pick a single color and really anchor on that for a game. I like folks to be able to see that and be like, "Yeah. That's Quests Over Coffee yellow."
That's why I'd like you to choose which you like most for the upcoming game!
2024-08-09 18:11:44 +0000 UTC
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July 2024 Giveaway Results
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2024-08-07 18:14:47 +0000 UTC View Post