![My Playtesting Journey: A Seat at the Table](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b4b9b6402017189097771b/1700235147409-DZJPED4Z944CI0PI8K8K/CathlenaMartin03cropped.jpg)
My Playtesting Journey: A Seat at the Table
At this year’s NASAGA conference, I had the honor of presenting A Seat at the Table, my (and Sara Perry’s) five to ten player card game that utilizes trading and role restrictions to teach players about the barriers to entry marginalized designers face in the tabletop industry. I wanted to share the playtesting journey of that game as a way to encourage other designers to be brave and bold in their playtesting.
![The Intersection of Roleplay Gaming, History, and Culture (Podcast)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b4b9b6402017189097771b/1700001937529-UZ8XXKEBPZC3JZPXCL1V/CC-Digital-Icon.png)
The Intersection of Roleplay Gaming, History, and Culture (Podcast)
NASAGA 2023 attendees got to experience the amazing world of Coyote and Crow, a Science Fantasy game exploring a major "what if": what if the indigenous people of the Americas never came into contact with Europeans coming overseas beginning in the 15th century? In this podcast, Jared talks with Logan and Kitty of Coyote and Crow about the history, methodology, and mechanics of the popular roleplaying game.
![Pure, Deep Gratitude From My First NASAGA Experience](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b4b9b6402017189097771b/1699389261129-J1ITGWYHWGMN6HFUVHWD/clocktower+blog.jpeg)
Pure, Deep Gratitude From My First NASAGA Experience
I want to share a story about a powerful moment from the third and final game night at last month's NASAGA conference in St Louis.
![Member of the Month: James Colquitt](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b4b9b6402017189097771b/1697923509812-PHLC0TIL0PTEPB5NS7M5/colquitt.jpg)
Member of the Month: James Colquitt
The Member of the Month feature periodically highlights our amazing membership and the things they’re doing. November’s Member of the Month is Dr. James Colquitt, PhD, RRT-ACCS, CHSE, CHSOS.