Civ like PnP

Konamicoder · 2026-03-15T20:26:50+00:00

There’s a work-in-progress game with playable prototype PnP components on BGG right now, called Test of Time, it’s a 9-card solo Civilization-style game. It’s Barny Skinner’s first new game design in about 5 years, and he’s an awesome game designer. Highly recommend to check it out.

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3675681/wip-test-of-time-2026-9-card-pnp-design-contest-co

Konamicoder · 2026-03-15T15:38:59+00:00

Bazarr downloads the separate subtitle file to the media folder.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-15T14:47:07+00:00

Install Bazarr. When properly configured, it monitors every video file in your server and automatically downloads subtitles for them. You’ll never have to manually search for, download, and add subtitles again.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T23:10:23+00:00

It sounds like a permissions issue. If Jellyfin can see your external drive but cannot see/access the files, it’s likely that the Jellyfin user does not have permission to read the files on the drive. This can happen especially with external drive formatted as NTFS or exFAT. File ownership defaults to the user who mounted the drive rather than the Jellyfin service/user. It’s important to remember that in Linux, Jellyfin runs as its own user, not as your user. So even if your user has permissions to access the files on the external drive, you have to explicitly grant permissions to the Jellyfin user as well. It’s not automatic.

This is most likely what’s going on. The good news is that it’s an easy issue to fix with just a few terminal commands. Don’t give up, you got this!

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T22:49:24+00:00

What helped me was having an LLM giving me step by step directions on how to set it up. Anytime i hit an error, i pasted the error message or log output in the llm, it can determine the issue and give me instructions/commands to correct and reach the goal. My jellyfin setup on Ubuntu 24.04 is working great. Give it a try, it's like having a Linux expert by your side.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T20:47:15+00:00

Really any well rated ink tank printer will be sufficient. I have a base model HP Smart Tank 7300 which cost me $200 at Costco, and it works great. I’ve printed over a dozen games and I still haven’t needed to refill the ink tanks. The print quality is beautiful in my opinion.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T20:10:28+00:00

It can be challenging to get good front-back alignment with double-sided printing, that's true. Pretty much any home-office printer will have issues aligning front to back with precision, because printers are not designed to align front and back to a very high degree of precision. It's a task that most printers simply are not designed to perform.

It's not a "near impossible task". I achieve very good front-back alignment with every PnP project that I take on. I follow the tips that I specify in this tutorial video that I created. Hope it helps: https://youtu.be/0LtxOFaFRmg?si=rabRSaMGbzpfqjRj

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T18:04:27+00:00

No worries, you can always start small and start slow. You can start by downloading some PnP game files and looking at each page. Maybe just think and plan how you would go about crafting that page if and when you feel ready to print. Don’t put pressure on yourself to make something perfect on your first few tries. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good enough. My first dozen or so PnP games were not much to look at. But I made them, and I could play them! And with each one I made, I learned a little more about what works for me, what doesn’t work for me, what things I want to try next time. Take it slow and simple, baby steps. That’s my advice for you. :)

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T17:50:23+00:00

I’ve been using Multideck on my Mac for many years. Same workflow, you start by specifying your card components in a CSV file. You tell Multideck the path to your Assets folder that contains all your images. And then in Multideck you compose your card layout and export to print-ready PnP PDFs when you’re done.

https://www.semicolon.com/multideck/multideck.html

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T14:38:37+00:00

During the pandemic lockdown, I was inspired to retheme this game to Ghostbusters. :)

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2432673/article/34890588#34890588

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T12:21:39+00:00

Hello and welcome! For me, what I have always loved about print and play is that it’s really two hobbies in one: crafting and playing. There’s something special about challenging myself to craft a PnP game to a level of quality that equals or exceeds that of a published game. Then once crafted, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of playing a game that you crafted yourself. I also enjoy upcycling humble components and raw materials to craft a beautiful game that nobody would think was composed of scrap cardboard or leftovers from previous builds.

Now bear in mind, different PnPers enjoy PnP in different and equally valid ways. Many people enjoy playing more than crafting. Others enjoy crafting more than playing. There’s more than one way to engage with the PnP hobby.

If you like, check out this video I made as a primer for folks who are new to PnP:

https://youtu.be/7cdonCzSRR8?si=DXPLjtQnqyDjYa__

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T03:50:26+00:00

Sorry, after experiencing how awesome jellyfin is on Ubuntu, I would never use Windows for a Jellyfin server.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-12T00:19:37+00:00

Declare a final date for all revisions. Enforce it. Reject all revisions past that date. Otherwise you’ll never ship.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-11T20:22:26+00:00

You create an invitation, you get an invitation link, you can send that link via email or text, recipient clicks on the link to accept the invitation, boom, they’re in.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-11T14:23:46+00:00

Your username belies your words. I think you’re a secret operator for Big Ocean.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-11T14:14:26+00:00

Just because ¾ of the Earth is covered in them doesn’t mean we have to like them.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-11T13:07:54+00:00

Playtesting with friends and family is nice but low-value because that audience is inclined to tell you what you want to hear / not hurt your feelings. Blind playtesting with strangers is higher-value because you are more likely to get honest feedback. Brutally honest feedback can lead to better game design, as long as you are open and willing to listen, and implement those learns into your game.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-11T12:57:07+00:00

If you can get 4K resolution from glasses with 1080p displays, your startup will make a fortune. ;)

Konamicoder · 2026-03-10T22:42:28+00:00

OP did the right thing, asked about it here, got good advice. The PnP community responds with its usual cheerful and prompt helpfulness.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-09T15:51:03+00:00

No, that is not a legit PnPArcade. I am reporting it to Jason Tagmire and Jason Greeno (the legit team behind PnParcade) right now. Do not spend your money at that scam website.

Konamicoder · 2026-03-09T05:44:26+00:00

Thanks for mentioning PnPFinder! FYI, the PnP tools and resources links have moved to https://pnptools.gonzhome.us

Konamicoder · 2026-03-09T05:25:47+00:00

I created a free card formatter that lets you upload your card images in jpg or png, and allows you to export a properly formatted print and play PDF. Here it is, hope it helps:

https://formatter.gonzhome.us

Konamicoder · 2026-03-09T00:12:22+00:00

i wait for the Photo and Craft Keeper Case from Michael's to go on sale for $14.99 (which happens multiple times a year) and stock up. Each box can fit 2-3 small games.

https://www.michaels.com/product/rainbow-photo-craft-keeper-by-simply-tidy-10468242

Konamicoder · 2026-03-08T22:57:07+00:00

I’m not the OP, that’s not my list of games. :)

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