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Posts by Arie Kaplan

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"96 Facts About Taylor and Travis" is out NOW from Penguin Random House. Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. For more info, check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/96-facts-abo...
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@risarodil.bsky.social
#taylorswift #traviskelce #96facts #amwriting

1 day ago 1 0 0 0
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Recently, I appeared on the Collectors Confessions YouTube channel, where hosts Chad Farley and Brian VanNostrand interviewed me about my writing career. For more info (including a link to the interview), check out my latest blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/collectors-c... #collectorsconfessions

3 weeks ago 1 0 0 0
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Out on May 5th from Penguin Random House: An Avengers Little Golden Book called “Day of Doom.” Written by me, illustrated by Dan Schoening. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/captain-amer...

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3 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
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Out on April 21st from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Taylor and Travis." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-taylor-t... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #taylorswift #traviskelce #96facts

4 weeks ago 0 0 0 0
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Earlier this month, I was a panelist on the Will Eisner Week “Comics vs. the Fascists" panel. If you missed the panel when it was live, now you can watch it HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/now-you-can-... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social @deanhaspiel.bsky.social @klg19.bsky.social @carlgropper.bsky.social

4 weeks ago 6 2 0 1
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At 7pm EST today, Tues March 3, 2026, I’ll be appearing on an online panel discussion called ”The Comics vs the Fascists – A Will Eisner Week 2026 Event.” The event is FREE, but you have to register. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/formula-one-... @dannyfingeroth.bsky.social #willeisnerweek

1 month ago 3 1 0 0
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Today two of my books came out from Penguin Random House. One of those books is “96 Facts About Formula One.” The other one is “96 Datos Sobre Taylor Swift,” which is the Spanish-language edition of my bestselling book “96 Facts About Taylor Swift.” More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/formula-one-...

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
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Out on Tues March 3rd from Penguin Random House: "96 Facts About Formula One." Written by me, illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/the-formula-... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @risarodil.bsky.social #formulaone #formula1 #childrensbooks #f1

1 month ago 2 0 0 0
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The mysterious artist 'Elise Taggart' left these poems behind before The Fall...
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Text by @ariekaplan.bsky.social , Art by @chernabog1988.bsky.social
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #poetry #indiedev

1 month ago 8 5 0 0
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"96 Datos Sobre Taylor Swift," the Spanish-language edition of my book “96 Facts About Taylor Swift,” comes out on March 3. It was translated into Spanish by Ariela Rudy Zaltzman & illustrated by Risa Rodil. Available for preorder now. More info HERE: www.ariekaplan.com/96-datos-sob... #taylorswift

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
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Before they came we thought they'd be friendly. We were wrong...
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Story by @ariekaplan.bsky.social , Art by @chernabog1988.bsky.social
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1 month ago 11 4 0 1
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Check out the awesome world of Shadows of Dawn!
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1 month ago 8 4 0 0
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Which faction will you align with?
The Caretakers, keepers of all things natural. The Fused, cyborgs who embrace technology. Age of Legend, creators of monstrous creatures. And more!
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#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #GameDev #UE #UE5 #indiedev

2 months ago 8 3 0 0
Tech-tree "Pentagon" concept.

Tech-tree "Pentagon" concept.

Too much freedom in game systems creates instability.

In Shadows of Dawn we let players choose their paths freely: speed, damage, stealth, regen, etc.

To avoid degenerate playstyles, we preemptively build the most extreme combinations we can imagine to test them before we ship.

2 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Behind-the-scenes footage, setting up the Gleam power generator in Shadows of Dawn.
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2 months ago 4 3 0 0
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Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey!
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2 months ago 4 3 0 0
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Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs.
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#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopment #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

2 months ago 8 3 0 0
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What really makes a person human? Explore this question in Shadows of Dawn.

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2 months ago 7 1 0 0
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Join the Shadows of Dawn Community
Play the FREE Mini Game
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#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #gameart #UE #UE5 #gaming #gamingcommunity #survival #pvp

2 months ago 8 2 0 0
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Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey!
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2 months ago 10 4 0 0
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Ever wonder what you need to get started as a level designer? Here's what our lead designer Tim recommends.
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2 months ago 5 1 0 0
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Check out Shadows of Dawn and become part of our community!
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#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

2 months ago 10 2 0 0
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Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey!
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#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

2 months ago 12 4 0 0
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Check out the awesome world of Shadows of Dawn!
www.nextplayergames.com/sod
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

2 months ago 14 4 0 0
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Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others.
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#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign

2 months ago 8 3 0 0
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Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey!
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#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

2 months ago 7 3 0 0
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Player review - Get in early and become part of the journey!
www.nextplayergames.com/sod

#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame #scifi

3 months ago 7 3 0 0
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Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Maoti, responsible for 3D animation and animation blueprints.
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#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

3 months ago 9 3 0 0
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Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs.
www.nextplayergames.com/sod
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5

3 months ago 9 2 0 0
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Join the Shadows of Dawn Community
Play the FREE Mini Game
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#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #gameart #UE #UE5 #gaming #gamingcommunity #survival #pvp

3 months ago 8 4 0 0