Nicholas Cassidy – Executive Producer & Webmaster

As the architect of 2D6, Nick is often responsible for shooting, editing, and marketing the videos found on 2D6.org. Currently living in Bloomington Indiana, Nick holds a BS in Computer Informatics and is preparing to finish his MS in Telecommunications. When not playing board games, Nick works as a web developer at a local news paper and occasionally does freelance production work. Nick is currently seeking employment as a web developer and / or multimedia producer.

Favorite Games: Dominion, Talisman (nostalgia)

Ashly Simmons – Producer

Originally from Muncie Indiana, Ashly moved to Bloomington to attend Indiana University during the Fall of 2002. While there, she obtained both a Bachelor’s in Computer Informatics and a Master’s in Telecommunications. Professionally, Ashly’s primary interests are multimedia design and web development. When not board gaming, she enjoys back packing with Nick and obsessively collecting Hello Kitty paraphernalia.

Favorite Games: Tigris and Euphrates, Dominion

Austin Lord – Producer

Austin earned his B.A. from Indiana University in 2007, and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Telecommunications. His focus is in motion graphics and animation – and making “shit” look cool. He works primarily with 2D and 3D digital animation, but also dabbles in programming and dynamic visualizations. Outside of board gaming and work, Austin enjoys photography.

Favorite Games: Pandemic, Dominion

Emily Ross – Gaming Staff

Originally from New Albany Indiana, Emily moved to Bloomington to finish her BA in Psychology at Indiana University. She is currently a social worker, working with families to prevent child abuse and neglect in Monroe County Indiana. Outside of playing board games, Emily’s interests include hiking, camping, and horseback riding.

Favorite Games: Settlers of Catan, Munchkin

Matthew Falk – Gaming Staff

Originally from Cleveland Ohio, Matt is a PhD student at Indiana University’s School of Telecommunications. His research interests include group behavior in immersive mediated environments and media psychology. More specifically, he’s focused on psychophysiological research of audio processing. When not board gaming, Matt enjoys playing video games, and is primarily an MMO gamer.

Favorite Games: Conflict of Heroes series, Game of Thrones LFG

Travis Ross – Gaming Staff

Travis originates from Louisville Kentucky and is a PhD student at Indiana University’s School of Telecommunications. His professional interests include the role of media in cultural transmission and evolutionary dynamics. Specifically, he’s focused on topics such as modeling player behavior in games and the development of games as tools for social science experimentation. When not board gaming, Travis enjoys playing soccer and video games.

Favorite Games: Race for the Galaxy, Game of Thrones LFG

Bruce the Cat – Moral Support Staff

Bruce was adopted in October 2007. He occasionally protests his distaste for not being fed on time, by leaving a “doo-dee” just outside of his litter box. Bruce is a daddy’s boy and has a habit of uncontrollably cleaning Nick’s unshaven chin.

Favorite Games: Watching stuff, Eating until nauseous

Ezra the Cat – Moral Support Staff

Ezra was adopted along with his brother, Mordecai, in July of 2007. Among other talents, Ezra has a knack for impersonating animals – cows, ducks, and a butt-to-carpet dragging dogs. When not frantically cleaning his brother and running in fear of loud noises, Ezra can be found cozied up in bed, taking a cat nap.

Favorite Games: Staring wide-eyed, Monopoly

Mordecai the Cat – Moral Support Staff

Mordecai is Ezra’s “I have little man syndrome” brother. When not fascinated by people getting in and out of the shower, Mordecai can be found chewing through electrical wires and hair ties. Mordecai’s “perfect Sunday” includes sleeping, hit-n-run games with Bruce, and uncontrollably vomiting plant parts onto the carpet.

Favorite Games: Vainly cleaning himself, Protesting closed doors