To celebrate being shortlisted for this award I've changed the access level on my "making of Skin Deep" post from paid to free. The game is one that has been percolating for almost a year, and suddenly came together this winter in a whirlwind of inspiration.
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I'm tickled pink to discover that Skin Deep has been shortlisted under TTRPG/Visual Novel of the Year! Kinda geeking out here to be on the ballot with so many people whose work I adore!
If you haven't checked out Skin Deep yet, you should, and you should vote if you like it!
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Tess is Surviving the Horrors
New Pervasive TTRPG Journaling games for one from Moth Mother Studios, and Tess Tanenbaum. Body horror, transformation, and empowerment. Illustrated by hand by the designer.
Nominations have closed and the shortlists are up, congratulations to all the finalists!
You can check out the shortlists here:
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Or jump straight into voting here, open until May 31:
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