CEO / WRITER / ARTIST

Jeff Porter is an Iowa-based founder and lifelong indie gaming advocate. In 2018, he launched The Indie Gamer Magazine, which ran through 2023 before he founded Astral Door Gaming to bring his own original projects to life. He assembled a global team of freelancers and friends to create something truly unique and fun. Heroes and Heirlooms marked Astral Door Gaming’s first release, with a second book on the horizon, and many more projects, including The Dumbgeon, on the way.

VP

Joe Fortune is a creative force based in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Vice President of Astral Door Gaming. Known for chasing bold “what if” ideas, he believes the concepts that sound the dumbest at first often spark something extraordinary. His fearless creativity and collaborative spirit help shape immersive worlds and unforgettable adventures... usually by setting the box on fire and building something better from the ashes.

VP

Jackson Tague, a native of north central Iowa, serves as Vice President, bringing a writer’s perspective and a talent for building genuine connections. He believes gaming has the power to turn strangers into a community, and that belief guides his work across nearly every project. His mission is simple: create experiences that spark shared enjoyment, meaningful bonds, and lasting impact.

WRITER / GAME DESIGNER

Based in Los Angeles, California, Aramis Armendariz is a writer and designer who enjoys the captivating stories the video game medium can tell. Having received a Bachelor's degree in Media and Visual Culture in 2018, Aramis brings an eye for detail and polish in delivering an engaging story that connects with players. Whether through dialogue or visual storytelling in the levels he designs, he finds opportunities to tell a story across his work.