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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

My Dragonbane campaign finished while back. We played on foundryvtt, So I commission @izzydotpng.bsky.social to do some art of my PC's. My players loved it, & yes one PC died 2 session after the art got uploaded into foundry. Big recommend to @izzydotpng.bsky.social , professional and timely

A green-feather dark hair sailor mallard with a knife and teeth, Wearing a medieval shirt that reads Seadog. Vibe is Eddy from Ed, Edd, and Eddy

A blond human male in clothing, eyes suggest not all there in the brain. Vibe is Ed from Ed, Edd, and Eddy.

A green feather mallard hold an encylopedia, eyes and facial expression is suggesting he always worried about what is happening in front of him Vibe is Edd from Ed, Edd, and Eddy

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Yeah go for it: would love to see you cover a retro console

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Kumail Nanjiani @kumail.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

AI will never be able to make art. Thanks.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Las Vegas is nice. Pros: - food and places are open late - international airport - not much snow in winter but still cold Cons - housing price from what I heard from friends fluctuates wildly - public transport could be better, more a car city - currently red governor/state

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Blades in the Dark First game where i ran with only two players with rotating chair of people for a 3rd, yet still an amazing campaign.

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Jason Cordova @jasoncordova.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It’s frustrating how many media people are falling for this “AI is going to kill us all” nonsense. The AI companies are lapping it up because they need us to think they’re making God.

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I admit, I HAVE been considering getting something like this for a few years. And I trust Gaming Paper's manufacturing quality, as opposed to something drop-shipped by an internet vendor. Check it out! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...

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MiniMover: Move Miniatures Without Reaching Across the Table

The MiniMover is a lightweight, 2-foot aluminum tabletop tool that lets you push or pull miniatures across large battle maps without standing, stretching, or knocking over the battlefield.

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Ken Burnside @kenburnside.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

My joke about Blades in the Dark was marked as traumatic, and triggered flashbacks.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There are times I find a single is just fine, but when listening to the album, then thats a while new ball game and deeper appreciation for the song. ELO’s “Out of the Blue” made me appreciate Mr. Blue Sky way more

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Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 18/09/2026

Not what this post is about, but is the sexual tension in the photo intentional?

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Share the last 4 TTRPGs you played and expose your gaming habits (Or don't. I'm not a cop). - Dnd 5e (my Current: Saltmarsh Campaign) - Star Wars (Edge Studios) - Mutant Year Zero: Gen Lab Alpha (My other current campaign) - Dragonbane

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thank you so much for putting the blog post in a way for video and audio form. It's much appreciative and helpful.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I'm in this comic, and I don't like it

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Scott Fitzgerald Gray @scottfgray.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The number of people still seemingly unaware that Substack has a Nazi problem means it’s apparently worth mentioning yet again that Substack has a fucking Nazi problem.

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Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters

Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism

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Dimension 20 @dimension20.dropout.tv · 07/09/2026

every job deserves comfort, dignity and safety! 🫡

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Oh ok, thanks for the clarification and for a new prof to follow 👍

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I can think the like drawn interpretation like the manga of Record of Lodoss War but not a specific illustrator. Not sure if that is the same vein as actual play.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Glad to hear you okay! Best wishes recovering from bruises!

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Chris Hutton - TTRPG Insider @ PAX Unplugged @newsnerd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Someone higher up often manages other divisions if a replacement isn't appointed yet. It's what happens til they find an alternate. In the meantime, I brace for Dungeons and Discourse and other D&Dtubers to flip out over it.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I am so glad i follow both of you, cause that's the only way i found out about this song, and yes it is unhinged.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Well now i'm curious what you thought about JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown Collab?

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I've heard it a few times come up in the last few years. even Quinn during his time at ShutUpandSitDown also gave the same comparison in this video. I can't remember who said it before. youtu.be/N9NtdF51GWE?...

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How to Get Into Tabletop RPGs!

YouTube video by Shut Up & Sit Down

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Good lunches to take to work that isnt boring, or good books about squirrels?

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Yes, I have a cloudy memory of my 5 year old self blowing into a n64 cartridges when donkey Kong64 wasnt working right. I have no idea if someone told me or that just seem right

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Xploshi @xploshi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

the Mario Galaxy planet off in the distance with a boss waiting on it

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 13/08/2026

Reminder: 1. You don't need to have an opinion on everything, especially stuff you don't know enough about 2. You don't need to have a PUBLIC opinion on everything 3. It's okay to focus on one or two things and let others take up the slack elsewhere 4. It's okay to take a break when overwhelmed.

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Mongoose Publishing @mongoosepublishing.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Dark Conspiracy is live on BackerKit! This is the modern horror RPG where dogged investigators, dauntless warriors and blessed lunatics are all that stands between humanity and the ultimate corruption. Will you stand? www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m... #ttrpg #Traveller #DarkConspiracy

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 07/08/2026

Yup. This is where I note to people that the "books vs audiobooks" debate is a nonissue for the vast majority of authors, we're delighted you come to our work whatever the format. Also audiobooks opened up a whole new revenue stream for us, which we also, you know, tend to like.

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Daði Einars @mysticartsdm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thanks so much to @euphoriaap.bsky.social, @laurieblake.bsky.social, and @buttonkin.bsky.social for their interviews at @ukge.bsky.social. Let's talk about AI in the RPG space, and invite our friends at UKGE to come join us in the stance we're taking. youtu.be/spq0HSP4Mnc

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We've got to talk about AI

YouTube video by Mystic Arts

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I always wanted to read those. Is there any specific ones you recommend to start with?

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Thomas M, Full-time Rascal @newmadras.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's been such a privilege to write for Rascal, to write for you, and it would be really nice if I could do it next year as well. If you can sign up, please do. I would do so much better, the work world be so much better, if the site wasn't precious.

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Chase Taylor-Carter @chasecarter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Some radical transparency: we may only have a year left at our current pace. If you'd like to help us survive to reach our full potential, consider subscribing, donating, or buying a gift subscription.

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Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC @34thgingerbread.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Inside of every GM there are two wolves. One says: Create a system of charts and tables for everything you want players to do or achieve. The other says: Fuck it, just roll a d100 and make it all up on the spot.

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Kobold Press @koboldpress.com · 11/07/2026

State of Play: Kobold Press Issues the No AI Pledge Kobold Press CEO and Kobold-in-Chief, @wolfgangbaur.bsky.social, is here to offer insight on the state of the industry in a new blog post! Remember, making your game your own is the heart of the RPG hobby. koboldpress.com/state-of-pla...

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State of Play: Kobold Press Issues the No AI Pledge

CEO and Kobold-in-Chief Wolfgang Baur discusses the new Kobold Press No AI pledge. Take a moment to sign if you support the pledge.

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Pank 🦑 @littlepinksquid.gay · 15/06/2026

120 Games to avoid!

A chef insisting that his cake made with diarrhea is perfectly fine to consume.

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Jason Morningstar @jmstar.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

@gizmodo.com recommends my Extremely Grim game Desperation as a cool Father's Day gift and you know what? They're right, it *is* an awesome Father's Day gift. Approach this holiday from left field and surprise the man. gizmodo.com/the-best-tec...

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The Best Tech Gifts for Father's Day 2026

Make your dad feel like the GOAT this Father's Day with these fun and cool gifts that are guaranteed to provide a good time.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I wish that was taught at high school level. I think I'm one of many who loved reading as kid, and now trying to get back into but not sure if i'm doing it right.

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Ultimate Pullahoko @pullahoko.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This is what every game developer sounds like right now.

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Jennifer Kretchmer @dreamwisp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This is one of my long-time personal bugbears as a player with 20+ years and >6 editions under my belt, too. 5e players haven’t really experienced distinct worlds, and I think it means they’ve missed out on something special because if it. 1/

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Didnt see it on replies when I did a quick glance but also may want to look at a|state While I have it, it’s still on my TBR and have played it. But from first glance it seems to fit that idea as well.

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Rolling for Stew @rollingforstew.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

- Traveller is an ALL TIMER imo. - The Wildsea is good for you DnDers who wanna make shit up the way DnD APers do. - CBR+PNK is a favorite tho I'm still 'gitting gud' at it (FitD is tricky to GM for me). - Genesys has amazing dice I'm so sorry they're bespoke (chessex save us please).

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

One of the games I’m running right now is mutant year zero gen lab alpha. Deals with PCs being mutant animals fighting against robots that keep them oppressed.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Favorite non-D&D RPG, The big two: - Blades in the Dark; it was the one that really open my eyes to the other world RPGs, - The Between, show me what some really good "prep situations not plots" look like. Others: - Call of Cthulhu - Mutant Year Zero - Fabula Ultima

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Evil Hat @evilhat.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Note: We do not use AI. Period. We pay humans to create our games, end-to-end. Adobe recently implemented a feature that quietly injected AI alt text into Umdaar. We've removed it, updated the PDF, and disabled the feature. We apologize for the error, please download the latest PDF. Also: Fuck AI.

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Was that a purposeful carved from brindle wood pun? If so, well done

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Jesse Thorn @jessethorn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Greg Davies and Alex Horne of Taskmaster and coming in for @bullseye.maximumfun.org today. What should I ask them about?

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Jose @astrayjose.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Taskmaster has gotten bigger since during the lockdowns & with it being free on YouTube, What plans are their to take advantage of that fanbase, are we expecting an online taskmaster that focus more on the YouTube creators or companies like Dropout who have already an establish internet fanbase?

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