About

Hi! We’re the people who created, run, and maintain Nerdverse.co.za because we love nerdy things and we want to share them with you.

Jacques (he/him; Managing Director): I’m a white South African who grew up gay and nerdy in a small town; today I find nerdy things to obsess about all the time. I joined my first tabletop roleplaying game in my 20s and I’ve been hooked ever since. I write and edit for a living. I love learning about boardgames, RPGs, crafting, creative or gaming-related projects.

Ryan AKA GayGrimalkin (he/him; Creative Director): I’m a gay person of colour who’s lived in Cape Town most of my life. I’m a cat dad and Earl Grey connoisseur, but in my dreams I’m simply The Egyptologist. I enjoy creating inclusive, immersive worlds – and RPG characters worthy of being in a boyband. I love kaiju movies, dinosaurs, and Yu-Gi-Oh. If I could invite four people to dinner, it would be Jessica Lange, Grace Jones, Grace Coddington, and Sade.

Fayyaad (he/him; Nerdverse Podcast Co-host: A board gamer, former video game reviewer, writer, musician, artist, and cook. I’ve got a love of trivia and horrid puns. I was introduced to modern board gaming in 2010 and have discovered much to love about this hobby.