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Aha finally found one!

A painting by Ferdinand Brutt, titled The Meeting of the Board of Directors, 1900. Looks to be an oil painting of a group of older men around a table with a green cloth looking over paperwork

Everything else in this game so far has been a historical drawing or painting, so I want it to fit that feel but depicting a modern scene with like boardroom, big corpo table, CEOs and executive types. Been trawling wikicommons and the usual public domain sites but having no success. Any ideas?

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 12h

Need a little assist if anyone knows any good sources.. I'm looking for an illustration of a corporate board meeting kinda scene. It needs to be creative commons or public domain and absolutely not AI generated. Note: I am not wanting someone to create this for me - any offers will be blocked.

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 13h

My stock response to the folks now saying they include “just a little AI” in their shitty games.

Buddy, if you used AI for some of it, I can only assume you used AI to do all of it. Hell, I assume you used AI to write this email.

Hardest of passes.

Matt Risby
(he/him)
@thebadspotcast

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 12h

Something we're working to change, at least over here in the UK industry

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 12h

Very common to be in the contracts of videogame workers too.

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 13h

This sucks pal and I'm sorry you got taken in by a scammer but understand this is absolutely not your fault. I'm glad you're taking responsibility to lessen the risk for future tho. You're a good person

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 14h

I'm really interested in this!

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 14h

You are on top of this. The dress is spot on. It's all going to be amazing and you're going to be so happy! I have absolutely no doubt

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 17h

That's great to hear, Taylor! Solidarity and good luck!

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 22h

To be clear, this is not an opportunity. This is me reaching out for information, which I have now gotten. I'll be closing replies now

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Michelle Kelly @michellicopter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I find it hard to talk about genAI. There are so many complex problems, it's difficult to know where to begin and how to explain them. So I set myself a challenge: choose 5 key issues with genAI and talk about them clearly in less than 30 minutes. Here's what I made. I hope you find it useful!

youtu.be

Generative AI is bad for TTRPGs (and the world)

YouTube video by EUphoria AP

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 06/10/2026

Definitelythe latter - having chatted with a few ppl now, I feel like I've got the gist of it all but am still a little bit away from being at the layout stage proper yet

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 05/10/2026

Thanks, Ennio. Have popped you a DM

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 05/10/2026

I'm looking to talk to layout designers - considering getting some work done but first wanna chat about how it all works because I've never worked with one before. Process, pricing, timescales, that sorta jazz. If you are one, plz pop me a message :)

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 05/10/2026

you mean "receiving consequences for being a paedophile"?

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 05/10/2026

One of my players popped in at the start of call time to say they're just gonna drive to their studio 5 mins away for the recording - we didn't hear from them again for a few days... Turns out they had a massive allergic reaction WHILST DRIVING after taking their partner's medication, eh, Pan ;p

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 05/10/2026

Check out my friend's new game - it's playable in-browser in itch! It is extremely cute :D

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 03/10/2026

I'm with Riley on this - impressive, Aida, but wow I can't imagine what I even could pack now that I wouldn't need to unpack to use before end of November!

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 03/10/2026

What is this game? Sounds rad!

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 03/10/2026

Ha yeah it's a lot... And to think this is me already having pulled myself back from a few things!

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 03/10/2026

Ooh that's cool. Excited to hear about it!

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 03/10/2026

Ugh completely lost momentum on Hearts & Minds :/ it's all edited and ready but needs laying out and art. Need to find some time and energy between day job, union stuff and editing Cybertopia. Definitely taking a break from running new games after Mechaclysm finishes next week. Need this done

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Maia (my-ee-uh) @maiasgameroom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Looking for some new TTRPG Actual Plays to listen to while I walk on the trail/at the gym. Send em my way pls!! 🥰🙏🏾 Here's what I'm looking for - No DND/Daggerheart - Around 90min or less each episode - Edited (not too much OOC) - Ambience/Music is a plus :) #TTRPG #actualplay #recommendations

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 01/10/2026

If you're into the near-future cyberpunky settings, an ensemble cast with a huge array of characters and a super simple indie system (created by myself!), you should give Cybertopia AP a try. We just started our 3rd season but eps are generally under an hour and come in short, digestible arcs.

open.spotify.com

Cybertopia AP

Podcast · Cybertopia AP · An actual play podcast using the indie TTPRG system, Cybertopia, run by its creator with a rolling cast of a variety of members from the tabletop community. Set in a near fut...

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 01/10/2026

Even tho the tools are now very integrated, you can still choose to ignore them and not use them (and even disable them in many cases). It's absolutely not true that it's impossible to avoid using them. The difficult part would enforcing the policy because you won't see it being used.

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 01/10/2026

Also these shows are so darn cute! 🥰

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

Even if they do bring back some of less pleasant or more awkward moments sometimes. Maybe it's comforting knowing that eventually the destined couple will get together 🥹

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

When I was 16 I got my first proper girlfriend and fell madly in love. That year of school was incredible and intense but the year after, the relationship turned sour and she broke my heart. This was decades ago now but I'm still comforted when I see these kinda shows...

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

Am watching some Blue Box now. These cheesy will-they/won't-they high school romance animes really cheer me :) dunno what it is about them. Maybe that they remind me of my own high school love, even as bad as that all ended

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

Suddenly feeling anxious and I have no idea why or what about :/

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

Oh yes, yes I did! Gradually reading thru and loving it! You intertwine the themes, meanings and imagery of the arcana so well!

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Failbetter Games | Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 30/09/2026

We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs

Night. The House of Chimes - a tower which you might immediately think of as Big Ben - is adrift in the River Thames. It still seems to be keeping time. In the background, a large, alien building looms over the city of London.

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

That fucking sucks! I see they're planning to sell :| probably gonna be demolished to make room for more student flats or something (despite the tonnes of brownfield around there)

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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For all that it's been barely reported in the UK press, it's still hard to understate the importance of the stance @labourunionsuk.bsky.social has taken on trans and non-binary rights this week. Every single trade union affiliated to the party of government has stood up and said we will not comply.

Joint statement from National TULO

Solidarity with the trans and non-binary community

Labour's 11 affiliated trade unions stand in total solidarity with the trans and non-binary community.

Trans rights are human rights, and trans rights are workers' rights.

We in the trade union movement will do all we can to stand up for our trans members and all our trans siblings, to protect them from persecution, harassment and attack.

The government must act now to protect all trans people, to make sure their rights are protected, expanded and upheld in our workplaces and communities.

Labour Unions

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

The petrol fumes enhance the experience...

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

Wait what? They're being chucked out???

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 30/09/2026

so they arrested them for explosives, found no explosives, so instead charged them with terrorism... but now they've let them out on bail - something clearly you don't do with terror suspects. Will be interesting to see where this goes next

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 29/09/2026

Oh no! Sending love and hope for you both!

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Nick Reynolds (he/him) @ncmreynolds.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hi there folks, while I'm reluctant to spam BSky I'm getting a bit desperate. @uklta.bsky.social is running its next #LARP Cyberpunk: A Life on the Edge next weekend and we've been hit by some crew dropouts that are close to making it non-viable.

cyberpunk.larp.org.uk

Cyberpunk: A Life on the Edge

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 27/09/2026

Oooh have heard a few ppl raving about it. Is on my list to try!

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 26/09/2026

Ooooh this gives me an idea for a proper rusty kinda dice! Might get onto for a lil commish for Dragonmeet ;)

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 26/09/2026

Another incredible session! Got to do some amazing roleplay, some great worldbuilding and a brilliant combat, almost entirely directed by the players. Love that :)

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Ben Newbon @bennewbon.itch.io · 26/09/2026

The immense good that could have been done had Levenson been allowed to continue his job :/ IPSO and the whole news media industry in the UK needs taking down

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