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Cassi Mothwin 🧟‍♀️ @cassi.mothwin.com · 14/04/2025

Tomorrow! The print edition of Tangled Blessings: Echoes of Lost Electives releases on my store and elsewhere! Those on my mailing list will get early access as well as a discount code or two! Not on my email list? See next post!

Tangled Blessings: Echoes of Lost Electives floating against a blurry library backdrop.

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The Ken In Yellow @kenlowery.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Hi there, tabletop RPG designers! I'm opening up the first Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant. I'm looking to award up to 5 designers $250 to help create their games and/or set up their businesses. Applications open today and run through the end of the month. Enter here! bannerless.games/grant

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Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant

Hi there! My name is Ken Lowery, and I'm an award-winning tabletop RPG designer who operates under the name Bannerless Games. If you've heard of me at all, it's likely for my solo games: Lighthouse at...

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Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Happy #AsexualityDay to: 🖤Aromantic Aces 🩶Allomantic Aces 🤍Homoromantic Aces 💜Heteroromantic Aces 🖤Bi/Panromantic Aces 🩶Sex Averse Aces 🤍Sex Neutral Aces 💜Sex Favorable Aces 🖤Kinky Aces 🩶Vanilla Aces 🤍Queerplatonic Aces 💜Demisexuals 🖤Grey-Asexuals 🩶Aegosexuals 🤍Acefluxes 💜Aroflux Aces 🖤🩶ALL ACES!🤍💜

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

And even if we could produce domestically, the raw materials & other components components would very likely have to be imported (e.g, paper, ink, cardboard, etc.)

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Unfortunately not easily or quickly. My understanding is we don't have the domestic manufacturing or printing capacity to produce games of any sort within the U.S., and new facilities would likely be cost prohibitive in the current environment.

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TTRPGkids ➡️ Gamehole Con @ttrpgkids.com · 06/04/2025

I'm not a therapist, but I get asked frequently about where to find resources, so... I made a list of materials from others who have the training! Find it here, I hope it helps, and happy gaming! www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/09/02/i...

Therapeutic TTRPG resources

Visit TTRPGkids.com --> posts --> therapeutics

one article: books, games, and resources made with therapeutic intent

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

In the darkest of times, it is more important than ever to shine as much light as we can, both for ourselves and those around us.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

And if you're NOT an importer but *are* someone who loves & values TTRPGs and the magic they create (magic which is needed now more than ever, IMO), then *please* understand the gravity of the situation & do what you can to support the small businesses most likely to be crushed by these tariffs.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

If you're an importer who actually read all of this & have any *general* questions that I might possibly answer without veering into offering legal advice, I'm happy to at least try.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

My profound hope is that the political tides will shift fast enough & hard enough to revoke these tariffs before they do even more damage to the U.S. economy. I understand this hope is fragile & irrational. But the devastating impact on our economy if they're left as-is can't be overstated.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

But I *also* know how severe and punitive Customs' penalties can be, and I just want other folks to understand the same.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I know exactly how devastating these tariffs are -- not just from my past as a lawyer, but from my very real present as a small business owner who makes a product that is largely comprised of imported components. They are, in a word, ruinous.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

That's....a lot of words and I'm not at all sure if any of them are actually helpful. Hell, I'm not sure anyone will actually read them. I wish I could do more.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

But for any publishers doing sizeable print runs and/or regular shipments, it really behooves you to find a partner you trust: One who is available to answer your questions, explain their process, and have your back on the hopefully rare occasion that something goes wrong at the Port of Entry.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

The surprising complexity of tariff classification is why my main advice is to try to find quality professionals to help you import your goods. I know this isn't always something you can control, especially if you're a small importer doing limited print runs, for example.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Also, importing items which contain multiple separate components packaged together to make a "set", (e.g., a boxed game which has a book, dice, cards, tokens, minis, etc.) adds extra layers of complexity to the tariff classification analysis.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Tariff classification is governed by extensive rules and regulations which are not always simple or intuitive to apply, and may be further impacted by past Customs decisions, which is not readily obvious to a layperson.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

My second general-and-not-legal piece of advice is: Understand that determining which tariff code applies to your imported merchandise is often not as straightforward as it seems. For example, is your TTRPG considered a "book" or a "game" under the tariff schedule?

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I've seen Customs Brokers on both ends of the spectrum, just like any profession. Some are amazing, some are terrible. If it's w/in your control, you want the best you can find. If Customs identifies any violations in your shipment, you will be on the hook for penalties, not your hired agents.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

(A Customs Broker is a professional, somewhat like an attorney, who undergoes extensive training & must pass a licensing exam to obtain authority to import goods on behalf of 3rd parties. Any Freight Forwarder must employ at least one actual licensed Customs Broker to enter shipments into the US)

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Are they familiar with the kinds of goods you're importing? How do they determine the tariff classification of your merchandise? How involved is the actual Customs Broker in making classification decisions? In the day-to-day clearance of shipments?

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

You can & should rely on experts to help you comply w/the extensive amount of red tape. This means reputable, experienced freight forwarders/customs brokers. But you should ALSO consider asking questions of the experts you hire, because they are the best & usually ONLY line of defense you have.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

This means if US Customs examines or audits the shipment & finds any violations, you would be responsible for any penalties it might assess. Does this mean you have to become a customs law expert to import goods into the U.S.? No!

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

My MAIN general-not-legal advice to folks importing goods into the U.S. is: Understand that if your business is listed as the Importer of Record on a shipment, YOU are ultimately responsible & legally liable for compliance with all laws & regs. Not your Customs Broker/freight forwarder. *You*.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

(TBC I don't fault anyone for engaging in this knowledge sharing! Everything happening is terrifying but also exceedingly complicated, and so the desire to crowd source information is completely natural and even commendable! I mean, clearly I'm having the same impulse by making this thread).

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Sadly I can only commiserate as a small biz owner & give some very *general* advice that is 100% not *legal* advice. But I can't bear seeing game publishers/creatives sharing possibly incomplete or inaccurate info while struggling to understand the tariffs' business impact w/out saying SOMETHING.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I wish my experience in this very niche & technical corner of the law gave me access to some hidden incantation or long-dormant magic buried deep in U.S. import laws & regulations -- some spark of hope that might help vanquish the incoming dragon looming on the horizon.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I've spent a lot of time thinking about tariffs lately & know I'm not alone in the TTRPG realm, given the catastrophic impact the new tariffs will have on U.S. businesses. What maybe is unusual is that once upon a time I was a customs attorney who got paid to think about tariffs for a living. 🧵

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Kat the Lore Mistress @loremistress93.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Happy #Pocketopia day over on @backerkit.com! We are launching in just a few short hours, and streaming alongside, and we would love your support! Here is the link to the Backerkit page: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz

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GAST: Horror Zine Collection Season One

From Hatchlings Games - GAST: Horror Zine Collection Season One

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Does inspiration have a scent? If you could smell this photo, you would know the answer is Hell Yeah.

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Well, I know this photo doesn't *look* like much, but trust me when I say the *smell* of this photo is jaw dropping in the best possible way. It's 18 different test blends (poured into wax melts) for a new scent I'm SUPER stoked to be developing for a collaborative TTRPG project!

A small collection of plastic ziptop baggies, some of show a letter designation handwritten in marker on the outside of the bag. Inside each bag are wax melts formed into small, opaque, off-white discs. The tops of two metal candle tins are also visible at the edges of the photo.

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Works of Whimsy Studios @worksofwhimsy.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Small dragons currently searching for homes!

A vibrant, rippling teal painted background with warm wood cutouts of a dragon and stars in a circular art piece.

A small hexagon art piece with gray/blue rippling skies and a green dragon with warm wood cutouts as an overlay.

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AbyssalBrews | Weekly Magic Items for D&D and PF2E @abyssalbrews.com · 08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day. Rather than talking about our stuff, I'm going to share some awesome women in the TTRPG scene that I think you should know about and support. Not an exhaustive list by any means, these are just a few friends and people whose work I admire.

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Sticky Doodler 🔜 PeopleCon 3 @stickydoodler.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

"Solo journaling games" are something you do alone, right? WRONG! Yesterday we learned that journaling games are a great entrée for gamers and non-gamers alike to collaborative storytelling. AND: so many participants raved about how they met new people in an authentic, fully-present way. 1/▶️

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Nathan Lurz @lurzblurbz.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

My first game is out! 1. PREPARE YOUR MIND 2. ALLOW YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS TO FILL BLANKS 3. USE WORDS TO FILL DREAMS 4. READ YOUR DREAMS ALOUD 5. LISTEN, AND PONDER Dream Investigator is a reflective, Lynchian journaling game where you trust your own intuition and find your own meaning. Link below ☕

IMAGE: typewriter, voice recorder, and folder with a coffee stain TEXT: Dream Investigator, Fill the blank space, trust your intuition, and find your own meaning. A Lynchian solo journaling game by nathan Lurz

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Reckless Attack Podcast @recklessattack.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

OUT NOW! We are joined by the excellent-at-all-things-TTRPG @aghostofeli.bsky.social of @maydayroleplay.bsky.social ! Eli talks about being a production professional, safe collaboration, building a process that actually works for you, community, and having the courage to DO. Go listen!

TEXT: Out now! Reckless A-Talk a TTRPG Interview Show Eli Hauschel (any/all) post production director/co-producer at mayday roleplay, performer, gm, ttrpg designer / Image: long haired hawaiian person sitting in front of a microphone

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Sam Leigh ➡️ PAX U @goblinmixtape.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Anyone have recommendations for 2-player TTRPGs that are designed for campaign play? Preferably not 1 GM & 1 player, but open to those as well. Self-promo is welcome!

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S. Kaiya J. || Mirror-lock Atelier @mirror-lock.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

📌 Hello Bluesky! I'm Kaiya, a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG designer, roleplay theorist, and occasional AP performer. Current project: The Worldbuilder's Almanac (still accepting late pledges!) I also post daily peeks into my indie RPG downloads folder. Full portfolio and mailing list at mirror-lock.com!

A print zine of Her Odyssey, a solo journaling game by S. Kaiya J., resting among poker cards and four-sided dice.

A print zine of Galatea, a solo journaling game by S. Kaiya J., resting on a white linen background next to a quill pen and a white rose.

A digital mockup of a pair of hardcover copies of The Worldbuilder's Almanac, a worldbuilding supplement by S. Kaiya J., resting on a wooden shelf.

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Rowan Mysel Zeoli @rowanzeoli.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

My last story for @polygon.com I'm so grateful to @charliehall.bsky.social for giving me the space to write about indie TTRPGs, about things that matter, about tariffs and censorship and platform migration. And with my final act, I used that platform to do some good.

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jay Dragon 🔜 Metatopia @jdragsky.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

for years i avoided transitioning bc i told myself i'd rather be a good man than a bad woman. it turns out i was an anxious, repressed, dissociated, miserable man, and sublingual estrogen almost-singlehandedly resolved many of my deepest-set anxieties

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I'm so sorry, Cassi, that's very rough indeed. Hope he has the best possible surgery outcome. 🙏

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Andy | Pandion Games @pandiongames.com · 20/01/2025

We have always believed in inclusivity, love, & compassion. They're present in all of our games and will continue to be. We think Pandion should be a place to find respite and escape from the world. If you're looking for an escape, our games for free for the next 36 hours: itch.io/s/146579/esc...

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Escape For a Bit by Pandion Games

A sale by Pandion Games, 100% off 10 games

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Sam Langford @samsighs.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

TTRPG Crowdfunder Tracker! Some of you will know, I love admin. So I've made a simple little spreadsheet of upcoming TTRPG crowdfunders, which I'll keep adding to! Tracks who, type, platform and links! Want added? Let me know, strictly no GEN-AI. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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TTRPG Crowdfunders 2025

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Titanomachy RPG (they/them) | Super Saiyan Hayley Williams @titanomachyrpg.com · 19/01/2025

if you’ve ever played and enjoyed any of my games or SRDs, would you make a post about it today? word of mouth is powerful for a solo dev like me. or leave a review/comment/etc! #indiettrpg #indiegames

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Hahahah thank you, friend, for the amazing re-characterization 💜😂🙏🏽. It's going in my bio 🤣 And indeed we do. Hugs & a raised fist from afar!

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

That's 💯 on me as I have not been around to be perceived in any way in an absolute age! 😭😅🥲 Life has been a lot for a while, and yet I persist 😂 (I'm working on not being such a ghost 👻) I hope you're taking care & doing well too?!?

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Evergreen mood. Eternal mood. Infinite mood. 😔🙏🏽

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Works of Whimsy make beautiful (& functional!) tabletop gaming accessories and you should absolutely check out their shop for gifts for that special gamer in your life (which includes yourself, obviously! 😃). I have one of their miniature display bookcase inserts that I adore 😍

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Delve TTRPG Candles @delvecandles.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

(I *especially* love when folks pick up our candles to burn for an indie TTRPG. It totally warms my indie-game-loving Chandler's heart 🙌🏽)

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