I got invited in an event to do playtesting, but I have a problem...

Hello po! Looking for advice.

I recently received an invitation to showcase and playtest my prototype at a local board game expo. I'm really excited because it's my first invitation to something like this. Usually it's me who approaches people and the event.

The challenge is that the event found me in a difficult spot. Travel and food costs are my current hurdles. But I was told that they'll give me a table for the sessions, and the game is very playable but still not perfectly balanced.

For those of you who've been in a similar situation, how did you handle it? Did you self-fund, find sponsors, carpool with other creators, or do some form of crowdfunding? I'd love to hear your experiences and any advice.

I really love my game, and opportunities like these rarely drop by. I would really appreciate any opinions. Thank you!

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u/markuroarts — 14 hours ago

I was invited in an event to do playtesting, but I have a problem

Hello po! Looking for advice.

I recently received an invitation to showcase and playtest my prototype at a local board game expo. I'm really excited because it's my first invitation to something like this. Usually it's me who approaches people and the event.

The challenge is that the event found me in a difficult spot. Travel and food costs are my current hurdles. But I was told that they'll give me a table for the sessions, and the game is very playable but still not perfectly balanced.

For those of you who've been in a similar situation, how did you handle it? Did you self-fund, find sponsors, carpool with other creators, or do some form of crowdfunding? I'd love to hear your experiences and any advice.

I really love my game, and opportunities like these rarely drop by. I would really appreciate any opinions. Thank you!

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u/markuroarts — 14 hours ago

Playtested my game while drinking

I think it's been the 5th time that my game has been playtested. Now we tried playing it while drinking. These players were the ones who were there to play its version 8 years ago. It's similar but got balancing rules and some safety nets for situational instances.

I have also been playing the game alone but this is the first time to play it while drinking. And since I was so focused on helping them adjust, I got eliminated early and the final bout is about to happen. I noticed that the game is not that deep but will make you think which helps them focus despite the liquor.

It was really fun. My game had 2 victory conditions and the winner got the Economic Victory without the opponent realizing. A hidden tactic that even I was surprised. Or maybe the booze made it fun.

How about you? Have you tried playing a game while being drunk?

u/markuroarts — 4 days ago

We just tried playing my game...while drinking

I think it's been the 5th time that my game has been playtested. Now we tried playing it while drinking. These players were the ones who were there to play its version 8 years ago. It's similar but got balancing rules and some safety nets for situational instances.

I have also been playing the game alone but this is the first time to play it while drinking. And since I was so focused on helping them adjust, I got eliminated early and the final bout is about to happen. I noticed that the game is not that deep but will make you think which helps them focus despite the liquor.

It was really fun. My game had 2 victory conditions and the winner got the Economic Victory without the opponent realizing. A hidden tactic that even I was surprised.

u/markuroarts — 4 days ago

Pokemon Sticker Labels

✨ Gotta stick 'em all! ✨

I’m so excited to finally drop these homemade illustrated Pokémon Sticker Labels! 🎨

🔴 ₱100 CUSTOMIZED SET
Choose your top 12 favorite Pokémon!
(May take 1-2 days to create)

🔵 ₱60 RANDOMIZED SET
Feeling lucky? Get a mystery pack of 12 random Pokémon instantly!

Perfect for laptops, notebooks, or anywhere that needs a little extra Pokemon. Drop a comment or send a DM to grab yours! 📩👇

MOP: Gcash, Maya
Delivery: Lalamove, J&T
Location: San Mateo, Rizal

u/markuroarts — 8 days ago
▲ 5 r/artph

Subreddits for selling merch or products made by me?

Hello po! Ask ko lang kung meron po ba kayong alam na subreddit kung saan pwede mag post ng mga gawa kong illustration turned into physical products like stickers, notebooks, and cards?

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u/markuroarts — 9 days ago

Okay pa rin ba sa RAKET PH?

Hello! Freelance Artist here. Nagpaplano sana ako bumalik sa RAKET PH kasi gusto ko din makabenta sa mga Gcash users. Nakakabenta na ko sa international customers via VGEN using paypal. Kaso sa tingin ko kasi mas maganda kung may para sa Gcash at may para sa Paypal since maraming Gcash users either hirap or hindi marunong iconnect ang Gcash sa Paypal nila or walang card.

So tanong ko sana kung goods pa rin ba ang RAKET PH? Madami din kasi ako nababase minsan lalo na sa delays at sa pag approve ng mga listings.

Thank you po in advance sa mga makakapagbigay ng pansin.

u/markuroarts — 9 days ago

I made some Sticker Labels for school books

I'm seeing too many AI-made digital products lately, so I just had to make a non-AI sticker label!

u/markuroarts — 17 days ago
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I make Custom Pokemon Cards for a living, and here are some discontinued sets I made for BINI.

I created these cards 2 or 3 years ago, tapus hindi ko na nabalikan. And since then, they've stayed in my folder and have never been seen. Until today, may nakita kasi akong post dito about BINI members and their Pokémon. And I thought, what if I give it a chance here? Kaya ito, I hope people check it out.

u/markuroarts — 19 days ago

[Artist For Hire] Custom Pokemon Cards

Here are the cards that I made back in November 2025.

Art Commission starts at ₱500

Card Printing starts at ₱100 (if commissioned)

TAT: 3-5 days

MOP: Gcash

Delivery: Lalamove/J&T

Location: San Mateo, Rizal

u/markuroarts — 19 days ago

Hello! I just want to share my 8 year old game. All illustrated and crafted by me. ☺️ I hope you can check it out.

Morning Playtesting ☀️

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We are still balancing our base set decks before we visit some boardgame groups/events for public playtesting.

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In MonoSaga, there are 2 winning conditions: Last-man Standing (Survival) and King of MonoSaga (Economic).

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Mechanics is very similar to Monopoly but with D&D aesthetic and Plakoro-like Combat System.

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For this match, 🏹 Aranis the Elf Archer won via Economic Victory against 🪄 Merlyn the Human Mage.

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🧝‍♂️ Aranis' Final Build

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- 6 Hearts & 9 Mana

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- 31 gold ➡️ bought "The Throne"

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- Items: 2 Self-Revival Potion and Elven Shoes

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- Magic: Heal

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- Structures: Trade Route & Market Stall

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🧙‍♀️ Merlyn's Final Build

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- 5 Hearts & 4 Mana

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- 14 gold

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- Items: Poseidon's Trident and Magic Shoes

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- Magic: Minor Heal & Ironblood Transformation

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- Structures: Clinic, Mana Fountain & Tax Office

u/markuroarts — 22 days ago

Hello! I just want to share my 8 year old game. All illustrated and crafted by me. Come and check it out. ☺️

Morning Playtesting ☀️

​

We are still balancing our base set decks before we visit some boardgame groups/events for public playtesting.

​

In MonoSaga, there are 2 winning conditions: Last-man Standing (Survival) and King of MonoSaga (Economic).

​

Mechanics is very similar to Monopoly but with D&D aesthetic and Plakoro-like Combat System.

​

For this match, 🏹 Aranis the Elf Archer won via Economic Victory against 🪄 Merlyn the Human Mage.

​

🧝‍♂️ Aranis' Final Build

- 6 Hearts & 9 Mana

- 31 gold ➡️ bought "The Throne"

- Items: 2 Self-Revival Potion and Elven Shoes

- Magic: Heal

- Structures: Trade Route & Market Stall

​

🧙‍♀️ Merlyn' Final Build

- 5 Hearts & 4 Mana

- 14 gold

- Items: Poseidon's Trident and Magic Shoes

- Magic: Minor Heal & Ironblood Transformation

- Structures: Clinic, Mana Fountain & Tax Office

u/markuroarts — 22 days ago

[ARTIST FOR HIRE] Custom Pokemon Cards - Art and Print

We've reached the final month of the 2025 cards. I still can't believe I've done all of them in just a year.

I will continue to post commissioned sets of 2026.

If you are interested in custom Pokémon cards, the price starts at ₱500 - 1 trainer and 1 Pokémon of your choice.

We also have card printing and card protectors like sleeves and cases.

TAT - 2-3 days

MOP - Gcash

Delivery - Lalamove and J&T

Location - San Mateo, Rizal

u/markuroarts — 27 days ago

Pushed myself out of comfort zone to have the community playtest my game

The month of May was full of playtests.

1st - with relatives

2nd - City based group of boardgame players

3rd - Our Country's Biggest Boardgame Convention

Just for context, I've been making my game for 8 years. It has been my coping mechanism for depression and anxiety.

As I've been making, getting out of my circle or my house for playtesting has been a challenge for me mentally. Until I've decided that it is going to be this year.

I thought people would be rude and would disregard the truth and not be objective. It was the other way around. People were nice, they liked the game, they were competitive, and they were objective.

They told me that the game was easy to digest, fun, and really felt the RPG FANTASY right away. They give feedback that would help the game, and I've been updating since June started.

Can't wait to do more playtesting! I also hope I can share this around the world!

u/markuroarts — 1 month ago

I pushed myself out of comfort zone for community playtesting

The month of May was full of playtests.

1st - with relatives

2nd - City based group of boardgame players

3rd - Our Country's Biggest Boardgame Convention

Just for context, I've been making my game for 8 years. It has been my coping mechanism for depression and anxiety.

As I've been making, getting out of my circle or my house for playtesting has been a challenge for me mentally. Until I've decided that it is going to be this year.

I thought people would be rude and would disregard the truth and not be objective. It was the other way around. People were nice, they liked the game, they were competitive, and they were objective.

They told me that the game was easy to digest, fun, and really felt the RPG FANTASY right away. They give feedback that would help the game, and I've been updating since June started.

Can't wait to do more playtesting! I also hope I can share this around the world!

u/markuroarts — 1 month ago

An early playtest with the family before the actual scheduled playtests from different communities.

Unexpected Early Playtest with Cousins, but the reunion was caused by the untimely passing of our grandfather.

So far, my cousins have given me reactions like...

"Feels like playing an actual RPG."

"I love fantasy games!"

"Colorful! Candies to my eyes!"

"I want one more match" (I have to go home)

I understand that they're my relatives and they're not really into board games. But I'm happy to get these reactions out of them. Feels like my plan of making these feelings into the player worked.

But then again, we're still far away, and more playtests are on their way. I also think I should start making some socials for this project and I'm going to start with Facebook since it is the most used platform in our country - https://www.facebook.com/MonoSagaGame/

u/markuroarts — 2 months ago

Physical Games for Sale

Animal Crossing New Horizon - ₱1,400
Rfs: Not playing the game anymore

Super Mario Party Jamboree - ₱1,900
Rfs: Do not like the gameplay

MOP: Gcash

Delivery: Lalamove
Location: San Mateo, Rizal

u/markuroarts — 2 months ago

Artist for Hire - Custom Pokemon Cards

Get yourself a CUSTOM POKEMON CARD!

CUSTOM ARTWORK:
₱500
- 1 Trainer and 1 Pokemon
- 1 Trainer
- 1 Pokemon
₱1000
- 2 Trainers and 2 Pokemons
- 2 Trainers
- 2 Pokemons

ADDITIONAL FEES:
+₱500 - Additional 1 Trainer and/or Pokemon
+₱500 - Rush Fee (1-2 Days)
+₱500 - Detailed Background/Layout
+₱100 - per card print

TAT: 2-3 days
MOP: Gcash
Delivery: Lalamove or J&T
Location: San Mateo, Rizal

CARD PROTECTORS:
₱5 - Card Sleeve
₱80 - Magnetic Case
₱10 - Stand
₱80 - Plastic Card Slab
₱20 - Toploader
₱7 - Designed Plastic Pouch
₱100 - Clear Card Slab
₱130 - Graded Card Slab
₱110 - Shell Case

OTHER PRINTS via V-Go prints
₱150 - Ref Magnet
₱80 - Card Holder
₱150 - A4 Sintra Board
₱75 - A5 Sintra Board
₱250 - 20 Sheets Notebook
₱300 - 40 Sheets Notebook

PHOTOTOPS or HOLO EFFECTS:

  1. Matte
  2. Glossy
  3. Holo Rainbow
  4. Broken Glass
  5. Glitter
  6. 3d
  7. Leather
  8. Canvas
  9. Holo Hearts
  10. Fireworks
  11. Holo Stars
u/markuroarts — 2 months ago

₱500 - digital and physical copy
MOP - gcash, maya
delivery - lalamove, j&t
location - San Mateo, Rizal

u/markuroarts — 2 months ago

Become a Legend! ⚓️ Custom One Piece Cards

Ready to join the Straw Hat crew? I’m opening slots for custom OP-style character commissions!

Rates:
✨ Base: ₱500
✨ Rush (1-2 days): +₱500
✨ Detailed BG: +₱500
✨ Physical Print: +₱500

📍 Location: San Mateo, Rizal
🚚 J&T / Lalamove
💳 GCash / Maya

DM for inquiries! 📩

u/markuroarts — 2 months ago