RTFM (Shea Parker)
@rtfmshow.bsky.social
Any chance I get to put my cats in a video I'm going to take. So when I get to make a tutorial for Lionwake, a game all about mystical lion guardians protecting the village from marauding beasts, you know they're going to find their way in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbxX...
How to Play Lionwake in 20 Minutes (KS Prototype)
YouTube video by RTFM
www.youtube.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Any chance I get to put my cats in a video I'm going to take. So when I get to make a tutorial for Lionwake, a game all about mystical lion guardians protecting the village from marauding beasts, you know they're going to find their way in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbxX...
Creating a board game MOBA isn't easy, but Trials of Maya has absolutely done it! With wild artwork, intuitive gameplay, and a cardplay system that is easy to pick up but provides a TON of strategic depth, this is one to watch. And you can learn how to play here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfhj...
How to Play Trials of Maya in 25 Minutes
YouTube video by RTFM
www.youtube.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Creating a board game MOBA isn't easy, but Trials of Maya has absolutely done it! With wild artwork, intuitive gameplay, and a cardplay system that is easy to pick up but provides a TON of strategic depth, this is one to watch. And you can learn how to play here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfhj...
There are a lot of board games out there that try to capture what Civilization brings to the table, but it is RARE to find a game that starts you off feeling like turn one of a new Civ campaign more than Stonesaga! And I've got a new tutorial for it that's up now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZWU...
How to Play Stonesaga - Official Tutorial
YouTube video by RTFM
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:07 PM
There are a lot of board games out there that try to capture what Civilization brings to the table, but it is RARE to find a game that starts you off feeling like turn one of a new Civ campaign more than Stonesaga! And I've got a new tutorial for it that's up now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZWU...
Five classes you took in college/uni:
- World History of Puppet Theater
- Abnormal Psychology
- Japanese Buddhism (great class)
- Korean Buddhism (terrible class)
- German Fairy Tales and Fantastic
- World History of Puppet Theater
- Abnormal Psychology
- Japanese Buddhism (great class)
- Korean Buddhism (terrible class)
- German Fairy Tales and Fantastic
Five classes you took in college/uni:
- Double session Stage Combat
- One single day of French
- "Our Plastic World"
- Cardio Sports (aka playground games) (gym credit)
- Statistics
Damn I really don't remember much of my actual classes huh
- Double session Stage Combat
- One single day of French
- "Our Plastic World"
- Cardio Sports (aka playground games) (gym credit)
- Statistics
Damn I really don't remember much of my actual classes huh
Five classes you took in college/uni:
Serial Killers and Mass Murders
Into to Japanese
Criminology
Forensic Anthropology
Psychology
Serial Killers and Mass Murders
Into to Japanese
Criminology
Forensic Anthropology
Psychology
January 31, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Five classes you took in college/uni:
- World History of Puppet Theater
- Abnormal Psychology
- Japanese Buddhism (great class)
- Korean Buddhism (terrible class)
- German Fairy Tales and Fantastic
- World History of Puppet Theater
- Abnormal Psychology
- Japanese Buddhism (great class)
- Korean Buddhism (terrible class)
- German Fairy Tales and Fantastic
Want to play the game that's on the top of BGG's hotness? Of course you do! So take a look here. youtu.be/rsTMB9EkyL0
How to Play The Old King's Crown in 23 Minutes
YouTube video by RTFM
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Want to play the game that's on the top of BGG's hotness? Of course you do! So take a look here. youtu.be/rsTMB9EkyL0
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me when i'm just trying to fall asleep
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
me when i'm just trying to fall asleep
If you're still recovering from last night's food coma (or don't live in America/were responsible???) you probably don't want to spend too much time reading a heavy space-themed eurogame rulebook. If that's the case, then boy oh boy do I have good news for you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hhp...
How to Play Shackleton Base in 31 Minutes (with corporations)
YouTube video by RTFM
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you're still recovering from last night's food coma (or don't live in America/were responsible???) you probably don't want to spend too much time reading a heavy space-themed eurogame rulebook. If that's the case, then boy oh boy do I have good news for you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hhp...
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HEAT: Pedal to the Metal
Join me, @panda8ngel.bsky.social & @rtfmshow.bsky.social
As we begin our new careers as racing champions! 🏁 🏁
Wed | Nov 12th | 7:30PM PT
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgame #tabletop #gamenight #HEATPedaltotheMetal
#DaysofWonder
Join me, @panda8ngel.bsky.social & @rtfmshow.bsky.social
As we begin our new careers as racing champions! 🏁 🏁
Wed | Nov 12th | 7:30PM PT
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgame #tabletop #gamenight #HEATPedaltotheMetal
#DaysofWonder
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
HEAT: Pedal to the Metal
Join me, @panda8ngel.bsky.social & @rtfmshow.bsky.social
As we begin our new careers as racing champions! 🏁 🏁
Wed | Nov 12th | 7:30PM PT
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgame #tabletop #gamenight #HEATPedaltotheMetal
#DaysofWonder
Join me, @panda8ngel.bsky.social & @rtfmshow.bsky.social
As we begin our new careers as racing champions! 🏁 🏁
Wed | Nov 12th | 7:30PM PT
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgame #tabletop #gamenight #HEATPedaltotheMetal
#DaysofWonder
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When it comes to all things Twilight Imperium, RTFM's tutorials are best in class. You want to learn the base game or expansions? Start with Shea. #boardgames @fantasyflightgames.bsky.social
Y'all want some new TI4? Oh, I've got some new TI4 if you're interested. youtu.be/riVGpUAwXVk
How to Play TI4: Thunder's Edge in 21 Minutes
YouTube video by RTFM
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
When it comes to all things Twilight Imperium, RTFM's tutorials are best in class. You want to learn the base game or expansions? Start with Shea. #boardgames @fantasyflightgames.bsky.social
Y'all want some new TI4? Oh, I've got some new TI4 if you're interested. youtu.be/riVGpUAwXVk
How to Play TI4: Thunder's Edge in 21 Minutes
YouTube video by RTFM
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Y'all want some new TI4? Oh, I've got some new TI4 if you're interested. youtu.be/riVGpUAwXVk
This, but for force pulling/pushing
I am demanding anyone that ever tried to throw a hadouken or kamehameha in real life repost this.
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This, but for force pulling/pushing
Feeling the urge to leave this planet? Sounds like it's time for a Galactic Cruise! youtu.be/-6QTThrfXsw
How to Play Galactic Cruise in 29 Minutes
YouTube video by RTFM
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Feeling the urge to leave this planet? Sounds like it's time for a Galactic Cruise! youtu.be/-6QTThrfXsw
Reposted by RTFM (Shea Parker)
Live now!
The Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-Earth
with @rtfmshow.bsky.social
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgames #tabletop #gamenight
The Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-Earth
with @rtfmshow.bsky.social
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgames #tabletop #gamenight
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
September 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Live now!
The Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-Earth
with @rtfmshow.bsky.social
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgames #tabletop #gamenight
The Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-Earth
with @rtfmshow.bsky.social
www.twitch.tv/silvermedaltavern
#boardgames #tabletop #gamenight
Reposted by RTFM (Shea Parker)
Okay I'm gonna say it: it's really weird for large for-profit conventions to have "volunteer" staff.
Fan-run cons do that because they're non-profits and no one is getting meaningfully paid.
Professional cons are businesses and businesses need to pay for labor.
Fan-run cons do that because they're non-profits and no one is getting meaningfully paid.
Professional cons are businesses and businesses need to pay for labor.
August 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Okay I'm gonna say it: it's really weird for large for-profit conventions to have "volunteer" staff.
Fan-run cons do that because they're non-profits and no one is getting meaningfully paid.
Professional cons are businesses and businesses need to pay for labor.
Fan-run cons do that because they're non-profits and no one is getting meaningfully paid.
Professional cons are businesses and businesses need to pay for labor.
Reposted by RTFM (Shea Parker)
RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.
Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.
Bluesky silenced trans voices over J.K. Rowling, here’s why
Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.
bit.ly
August 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.
Reposted by RTFM (Shea Parker)
BOARD GAMES WORLD TOUR!
Each city is a board game title!
Multiple colors and styles!
HOLY SHIRT!
danielsolis.threadless.com/designs/boar...
Each city is a board game title!
Multiple colors and styles!
HOLY SHIRT!
danielsolis.threadless.com/designs/boar...
August 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
BOARD GAMES WORLD TOUR!
Each city is a board game title!
Multiple colors and styles!
HOLY SHIRT!
danielsolis.threadless.com/designs/boar...
Each city is a board game title!
Multiple colors and styles!
HOLY SHIRT!
danielsolis.threadless.com/designs/boar...
Reposted by RTFM (Shea Parker)
If you got the survey email from Patreon this week, please don't skip over it. They're banging the pot about incorporating AI again.
Let them know exactly what you think about that.
Let them know exactly what you think about that.
August 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
If you got the survey email from Patreon this week, please don't skip over it. They're banging the pot about incorporating AI again.
Let them know exactly what you think about that.
Let them know exactly what you think about that.
Reposted by RTFM (Shea Parker)
Writers should internalize Lao Tzu's lesson about how the emptiness at the center of a wheel is what makes it useful, and how a pot is valuable because of where the clay *isn't*. Corporate geek culture has warped us into thinking that negative spaces are flaws that need to be fixed.
Can't stress this enough: nobody fucking cares what he was up to
August 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Writers should internalize Lao Tzu's lesson about how the emptiness at the center of a wheel is what makes it useful, and how a pot is valuable because of where the clay *isn't*. Corporate geek culture has warped us into thinking that negative spaces are flaws that need to be fixed.
Chunky board games imply the existence of creamy board games.
Dry Eurogames implies the existence of Wet Eurogames
August 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Chunky board games imply the existence of creamy board games.
Welp, guess I know what I’m doing in October…
Thunder's Edge
Announcing a New Expansion for Twilight Imperium 4th Edition
www.fantasyflightgames.com
July 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Welp, guess I know what I’m doing in October…
Continuing the Frosthaven Digital coverage with some beginner combat strategies! The first couple missions of Frosthaven (and Gloomhaven) do not hold your hand, so I put together these tips to help get you settled in. @arcgames.com @cephalofairgames.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GwZ...
Top 5 Frosthaven Beginner Combat Strategies
YouTube video by RTFM
www.youtube.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Continuing the Frosthaven Digital coverage with some beginner combat strategies! The first couple missions of Frosthaven (and Gloomhaven) do not hold your hand, so I put together these tips to help get you settled in. @arcgames.com @cephalofairgames.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GwZ...
Reposted by RTFM (Shea Parker)
The leadership of the Tabletop Game Designers Association was disappointed to see the publisher CGE touting Codenames: Back to Hogwarts, a new Harry Potter-themed version of Codenames.
July 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The leadership of the Tabletop Game Designers Association was disappointed to see the publisher CGE touting Codenames: Back to Hogwarts, a new Harry Potter-themed version of Codenames.
I've been working on this one for a while, and now I'm happy to finally get it out there! If you've ever been interested in playing Earthborne Rangers by @earthbornegames.bsky.social, this will get you started in no time!
Well...less than a half hour anyway.
Well...less than a half hour anyway.
How to Play Earthborne Rangers in 27 Minutes
YouTube video by RTFM
youtu.be
July 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I've been working on this one for a while, and now I'm happy to finally get it out there! If you've ever been interested in playing Earthborne Rangers by @earthbornegames.bsky.social, this will get you started in no time!
Well...less than a half hour anyway.
Well...less than a half hour anyway.
I've gotten to do a couple great podcasts lately, but this latest one with Candice for BGG was so much fun! We talked about upcoming GenCon releases that we're excited for, as well as what we've been playing lately. boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...
BGG Podcast #73: Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Shea from RTFM | The BoardGameGeek Podcast
boardgamegeek.com
July 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I've gotten to do a couple great podcasts lately, but this latest one with Candice for BGG was so much fun! We talked about upcoming GenCon releases that we're excited for, as well as what we've been playing lately. boardgamegeek.com/blog/12153/b...