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matthewdunstan.bsky.social

Australian game designer and former research chemist. One half of Postmark Game. Expect science and game based posts! He/him. Newsletter: https://matthew-dunstan.kit.com/d76e07cf96

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I've moved from Substack to Kit for my email newsletter (thanks @elizhargrave.bsky.social for the inspiration!) - if you haven't already signed up you can do so here: matthew-dunstan.kit.com/d76e07cf96

submitted 6 hours ago • 0 comments

It's a very lucky day when Rodney at @watchitplayed.tv explains one of your games - can't wait to share Builders of Baldur's Gate with you all!

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

Four years ago I made a small game called Card Rails. It was my first venture into self-publishing non-RPGs, and it was terrifying, but I got lots of love. After much imposter syndrome, I am finally recording the rules teach to upload. I'll open up orders soonish, 125 copies or so? #CCMF ✂️🎲

submitted 3 days ago • 6 comments

Game dev hot take: your initial idea is probably at least 2-3x bigger than it needs to be, and this immediate overscoping is what keeps so many games from making it through the prototype phase. Learn how to design the least to do the most, and add from there after you make your proof of concept.

submitted 5 days ago • 10 comments

In today's video I talk about game design as a craft, and the consequences of how that shift in thinking can influence your own game design journey. youtu.be/z5teC9KriYQ 🎲✂️

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Really excited to be working on one of my newest games with @1moretimegames.bsky.social - its a lot of prototyping, but it will be worth it!

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

52 Realms: Adventures is the Game of the Week, designed by @matthewdunstan.bsky.social and illustrated by @rorymuldoon.bsky.social ! This game is powered by a deck of cards, propelling your character through a dungeon of horrors. Can you make it out alive with a bagful of loot?

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

In today's video I talk about elegant design in games, and how you might go about aiming for it in your own designs! youtu.be/goONo66xVAs 🎲✂️

submitted 17 days ago • 3 comments

A great primer on graphic design for game designers, by James Ernest: youtu.be/iU2kTarLVV8 🎲✂️

submitted 19 days ago • 2 comments

Heavy metal board game t-shirt is real! This sample is printed on Men's Extra Soft Heather Smoke. I'm impressed that so much fine detail is visible on the band list. All pretty legible (by heavy metal standards). Check it out! danielsolis.threadless.com #HeavyMetal #BoardGame

submitted 22 days ago • 13 comments

Today's video is about 10 common ways to improve your game design, things I find myself giving as playtesting feedback again and again :) youtu.be/px1sdjwL-z4 🎲✂️

submitted 24 days ago • 5 comments

Today's video is the last part of my 1k subscribers Q+A on Youtube - again thank you to everyone who has watched my videos and asked questions :) youtu.be/ub-PWv7ZdzE 🎲 ✂️

submitted 28 days ago • 2 comments

Today's video talks about some ways I think the publisher-designer relationship can be improved, from communication, to development and contracts. youtu.be/YXGdfWkgcGI 🎲✂️

submitted 31 days ago • 5 comments

Any podcast or interview hosts interested in chatting with me about any/all of the following? 🌊 my newest game High Tide 🔧 releasing for an indie game market 🌟 design philosophy Let’s connect!! 🎲✂️

submitted 32 days ago • 8 comments

Today's video is a continuation of my 1k Subscriber Q+A session, answering about a variety of topics! youtu.be/NohmSmv3AgM 🎲✂️

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

My annual chart update (fixed an error!) @fertessa.bsky.social, co-designer of Cascadia Jr, is the 1st woman nominated for a SdJ award since 2023. I believe she is also the first ever Black woman, possibly the first Black designer nominated? Congratulations, friend! (note 👇)

submitted 36 days ago • 8 comments

This week's video is about 5 Board Game Design Myths, and my thoughts on why they might not be the best advice... youtu.be/vOgM4zjKQW8 🎲✂️

submitted 37 days ago • 3 comments

New video today, Part 2 of my 1k subscribers Q+A! youtu.be/NUh6yPxChd8 🎲✂️

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

New video this week, talking about the power of setting deadlines in the process of becoming a game designer! youtu.be/0U-OzV3DVYc 🎲✂️

submitted 44 days ago • 2 comments

New bonus video this week - the first part of a 1k sub Q+A! Thank you to everyone who has supported the channel so far, onwards and upwards! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AWj... 🎲✂️

submitted 49 days ago • 1 comment

There is a lot to love about the Australian electorate system, but when a party can get ~12% of the votes and zero seats (on current counting), it is grossly and dangerously unrepresentative. The Greens, under a fair and proportional system, would win around 18 seats. #auspol #greens

submitted 52 days ago • 19 comments

In today's video, I look at the world of print and play games, how @rorymuldoon.bsky.social and I came to found Postmark Games, and what we learnt along the way! youtu.be/WzeSNkR5MIQ 🎲✂️

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

I blew past the 1k subscriber mark on my Youtube channel without celebrating...woops :p To make up for it, I was thinking of doing a 1k sub Q + A video, so if anyone has any questions you would like me to answer, fire away!

submitted 58 days ago • 2 comments