This has been a long time coming and perhaps a little obvious for some time now, but whatever.
Hello everyone. I am transgender. My name is Maxine (or MJ for short), and my pronouns are she/her or they/them. Thank you for your support and acceptance. Much ❤️ to all.
10 years ago, I began an incredible journey. I am so blessed to work with such amazing people making the best damn games in the industry. It is a wonderful thing to wake up genuinely excited to get to work in the morning. Thank you
@FFGames
for the best 10 years of my life.
#Darkdrifters
is my YA fantasy/horror series about dark horror and bright love, the power of imagination, and discovering self-worth. Vol 1: The Key and the Crescent is available for purchase on my website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere. All illustrations by
@vacuum_chan
.
It's been a heck of a day already, but the news is finally out there. I'm excited for this new era for me and for
#ArkhamLCG
, and I am so grateful for this wonderful community which has been accepting and kind to me over the years. Thank you all ❤️
The next expansions for
#ArkhamHorror
: The Card Game are.... The Scarlet Keys!
Stay tuned for more on the Investigator and Campaign expansions early this summer. 🔍🗝
Today is the fifth anniversary of
#ArkhamHorrorLCG
. Designing this game is a lot of work but an absolute blast, and the ArkhamLCG community is so welcoming, kind, and supportive. Thank you all so much. And this I promise you...the best is yet to come.
I've heard it described best as "grimbright horrorlite," "Sailor Moon meets Nightmare on Elm Street," and "I need a straight shot of rum after reading that chapter." But don't take my word for it. Check out some reviews!
Okay, real talk. This is the biggest, most ridiculous expansion we've ever done for
#ArkhamLCG
. This was a colossal effort. From all of us on the Arkham team at FFG, we hope you enjoy. There's more you haven't even seen. <3
Hey
#ArkhamLCG
players! We've been showing off some of the new customizable cards from The Scarlet Keys, but hey... How do these cards actually work?? Well I've been given permission to share those rules with you so GET HYPED YO
I get or see messages like this every so often and it baffles me. Like, I'm pretty receptive to constructive criticism if you want to talk about my writing or card design, but to say that transitioning has in any way affected or changed the quality of my work is just ludicrous.
Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to me in the past couple days to tell me how much Arkham LCG means to them. I love all of you and I can't wait for you to see what's in store!
It's
#TransAwarenessWeek
.
In ~2 years I went from death's doorstep to more alive than I've ever been. I'm fortunate to have the support and love of friends, family, & community, but not everyone has that support. I am so blessed and so, so lucky.
It's ok to modify the rules of the game if you enjoy it more that way.
It's ok to skip the story text if you don't feel like reading it.
It's ok to try again if you lose.
It's ok to build your deck based on the cards you like looking at, even if they're not the best cards.
I was on
@MythosBusters
's annual meme stream the other night and all I can think is, wow, what a difference two years makes...
I literally do not even recognize that other dude anymore, he's dead
@GailSimone
Hi, I'm Maxine / MJ! I'm a Senior Game Designer at Fantasy Flight Games & co-creator of Arkham Horror: The Card Game, winner/nominee of over a dozen GOTY awards. I'm a card game, video game and RPG enthusiast. I also wrote a cool book! Links in the bio. Thanks for reading! ❤️
Hey everyone. For my mental health, I'm going to be taking a bit of a break from social media for a bit. I won't go into detail here. I'll be back when the world is a little less exhausting. Much love.
This image makes me so incredibly happy for a multitude of reasons. I am so excited for a brand new crowd to discover what I have devoted so much of my passion, creativity and time into. And those two simple letters make me so happy to see. Much love ♥
#FFGStaff
Dear Arkham players:
Your copy of The Scarlet Keys investigator expansion contains the correct number of copies of Power Word and Honed Instinct! (3 copies each.) If you're wondering why, check out their upgrade sheets. That is all! Enjoy ❤️
Me at 13: It's weird, I kinda feel like I'm gay. But I like girls. Do I secretly like boys or something? Hm. No, that's not it. I still feel like I'm gay or something though.
20 years later: Ooooooooooohhh
One of my final projects at FFG was repackaging all of these Arkham LCG cycles, with The Innsmouth Conspiracy being the final one. It was really fun to revisit all of these expansions and add things like achievement lists to each of them!
There’s something fishy about this town.
Announcing The Innsmouth Conspiracy, the final pair of repackaged expansions for Arkham Horror: The Card Game! Return to the town of Innsmouth and try to piece together the conspiracy before everything is submerged in a dark fate.
Donald Trump wants to declare "Antifa" a terrorist organization.
1) Antifa is not an organization. It has no central leadership, no organizational hierarchy, no headquarters, and no communication structure.
Today is trans day of visibility. I can't believe it's been a year already. I have started this message over more times than I can count. I am so thankful for the people in my life, for the communities that have embraced me, for all the help, validation and support. I love you ❤️
my game won multiple game of the year awards and is ranked
#27
overall on board game geek but I still remember the review that called for me, personally, to be fired because my game was god-awful trash with no redeeming qualities whatsoever, lol. so yeah—thick skin is important
As a game designer, one has to develop a thick skin. You need to realize that 1) not everyone is going to like your game and 2) not liking your game does not mean that person doesn't like YOU. Here are some of my favorites negative comments about my games (a thread):
It's so cool and surreal to see the story I crafted for Arkham LCG all the way back in 2016 (Night of the Zealot) expanded upon in such a huge way with this starter set. I adore it so much ❤️
Take a look at the many components included in the Arkham Horror RPG Starter Set!
And check out this article to know more about the box:
Arkham Horror RPG Starter Set will be out on August 2, 2024.
#arkhamhorror
#ttrpg
#starterset
I am so excited for this, ohmygod. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say this particular product has been living rent-free in my head for about half of Arkham's lifetime. I'm so, so excited I can finally talk about it. 😊
Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce Return to the Circle Undone, an upgrade expansion adding new supplementary content to the entire The Circle Undone campaign for Arkham Horror: The Card Game!
#arkhamhorror
If you vote Republican I'm taking it as an attack against me. Republicans are trying to erase me and all trans people from existence. This is very much personal for me. So if you vote R, unfriend me, unfollow me, and kindly go fuck yourself.
People who think they understand biology: "Trans women have an unfair advantage in women's sports because...muscle mass!"
Me, less than a year after transitioning: "Where tf did all my muscles go and why can I no longer open this FUCKING JAR"
My girlfriend was complaining that she only had 4xp to spend and it wasn't enough to take the tabooed version of streetwise, so I pulled some strings lol😘
It's pride month. 🌈 I'll be honest, I don't know really know what to say. I have no profound words. I just...never thought pride was something I'd be able to celebrate. I never thought I would get here. I never thought I'd be this happy. But I am, and I'm here to stay. 💕
Deleted my dating apps because I want to find someone the old fashioned way: she and I are both hired on the same expedition to uncover the hidden treasure of an ancient, long-forgotten pharaoh but little do we know we have stirred the mummy and now it seeks to destroy us both
Now that I can finally talk about it, I'm pleased to say that I got to do some writing and even a little design work for this book! It's really cool. If you're a fan of Arkham Horror, I definitely recommend checking it out!!
What’s next after the Arkham Horror RPG Starter Set?
If you want to get deeper into the mysteries of Arkham, the Arkham Horror RPG Core Rulebook is coming soon!
Everything you need for endless possibilities for your campaigns!
#arkhamhorror
#ttrpg
#Corebook
Special thanks to my emotional support human without whom I definitely wouldn't have been able to attend Gen Con this year on account of all the nervous breakdowns and what not
Hey, if you think what I do is cool and you're interested in being a board or card game designer, check it out!
@FFGames
is hiring a board game designer AND a card game designer! You could work in the same department as me!
Well I never wanted to ever have to make this post, but here we are. I seem to have contracted Covid during my time at GenCon. My symptoms are mild, but anyone who interacted with me at the con should get tested to ensure their safety. Sorry all 😔😞
Check out this awesome story about Arkham Horror and The Scarlet Keys! I had the honor of being interviewed about Arkham and it was a wonderful conversation. ♥
Hey all! There are a couple minor errors in the setup for a couple scenarios in The Scarlet Keys—we'll be adding these to the FAQ and fixing these for future print runs of course, but in the meantime I just wanted to clarify these for players who are playing for the first time:
A researcher willing to make necessary sacrifices.
A reluctant professor and his haunted protégé.
A no-nonsense aeroplane mechanic.
A physician weary of death.
Two explorers with something to prove.
A veteran haunted by war.
A loner and his only friend.
#ArkhamLCG
#EdgeoftheEarth
Do you love Arkham LCG? Are you excited for The Feast of Hemlock Vale? Do you want to see what the dev team has been up to without yours truly? It's okay. I'll forgive you. ❤️ Check it out!
With the Week of Horror ending last week, it's time to begin the preview season for Arkham Horror: The Card Game's upcoming expansion! Check the schedule to see when members of the community will be sharing cards on their channels over the coming months:
All right, I think it's been long enough that I can say this: Return to the Dream-Eaters would have been so goddamn cool, you have no idea what I had planned 😭
Today has been a real rollercoaster. Thank you all for all the kind, sweet words and affirmations and everything. It's so, so appreciated. 😊 Much love to everyone! ❤️
Hey
#ArkhamLCG
players,
We're gonna be doing a livestream in which we show off first-ever GAMEPLAY of The Scarlet Keys campaign! Tune in on the 26th of Oct!
Today is my 9-year anniversary of joining Fantasy Flight Games. I wanted to talk really briefly about how much working at FFG has changed my life. Anybody who knows me will tell you I have a lot of trouble making decisions...
This is one of the coolest scenarios we've ever done and the way it integrates cleanly into The Scarlet Keys campaign is awesome. Kudos to Ian Martin
@TalesftCards
for leading the design on this one!
All of a sudden all of the Republicans are clutching their pearls because protests are rightly breaking out everywhere. "oh no! it's an insurrection! arrest them!" Go fuck yourselves. You literally tried to overthrow the capital and overturn a legitimate election. Hypocrits.
You know you have the right job when you've been told to take time off and not work but you really really want to and you can't wait to get back to it 🥺🥺🥺
That's right! I have to thank the MANY cultural consultants who helped with this expansion! It was so wonderful to get to take Arkham truly all across the globe!!
Whisperings of mysterious events are on the horizon. Stay tuned to our social channels in June to find out what's coming to the Arkham Horror Files!
#ArkhamHorror
#cardgames
#boardgames
Hey everyone! I can finally, FINALLY talk about how excited I am for this hero pack! As a huuuge fan of Peni, Akira, and Evangelion (and anime in general) it was an absolute blast to design her. Check it out!!
Depression isn't always just "being sad."
Depression is knowing that you are hungry and have to eat but having no inclination to get up or even order food.
Depression is letting your living space become disheveled. Having no energy to put things away or even take out the trash.
Hi! My name is Maxine (or MJ for short), and I am a writer and Senior Game Designer with Fantasy Flight Games. You can find my portfolio, blog, and a store where you can purchase my books on my website: . You can also find some of my works in the replies!
Happy international women's day. Some people have been very kind and affirming to me today. Thank you all ❤️ To the haters: have fun without me I guess
This game is really, really awesome. If you're an Arkham fan, you'll definitely want to check this out. If you're a fan of our BSG board game, you'll **definitely** want to check this out.
SOS...SOS... The wait is over.
Just announced: Unfathomable, a brand-new board game in the
#ArkhamHorror
Files universe!
Prepare to immerse yourself among the passengers and crew of the SS Atlantica. Learn more:
I can't help but wonder how much easier packing for my move would be if I didn't own (checks notes, does some quick math) 4 hundred thousand fucking board games and a half a billion cards
Hi
#ArkhamLCG
players, I know you're hungry for a new FAQ / Taboo list update now that The Innsmouth Conspiracy is out! We have a new update that is currently in playtesting, which we're hoping to share with you soon. Expect to see it before In Too Deep drops. Thank you!