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JienBirb @jienbirb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

hey so how does pax have money to run a whole new convention but not enough money to staff the intersection lounge (this is of course a rhetorical question to which the answer is that they appear to not give a shit about safety for poc and accessibility)

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Esther @dungeonminister.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Some of you are genuinely being very weird re: people expressing their concerns about PAX Unplugged coming to Texas, especially in the wake of PAX gutting The Intersection. This isn't about Southern ttrpg fans or anyone else having the right to have fun, this is about state violence!

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The Heart is a Dungeon🫀 @theheartisadungeon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Come along with us for episode 2 of Babylon, You are Everything. Our story continues in the city of Babylon, on the island of Babylon. This episode stars @dewonatree.bsky.social, @feralmoonbeam.bsky.social, @dianaoftherose.com, and @rahrah.bsky.social. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Soul Operator | Season 2 in Preproduction @souloperatorpod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

As a birthday gift to myself, I am happy to announce that casting for season two of "Soul Operator" is officially open! You can find all the information on the linked casting document and auditions will be open until October 1st. #audiodrama #casting @rustyquill.com ellipsus.com/read/2EcnkIo...

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Season Two Part One Casting Call | totcocoa | Ellipsus

Ellipsus makes it easy for anyone to write together.

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Amplifying this as loudly as I can. @officialpax.bsky.social @penny-arcade.com please do the right thing and properly staff the Intersection program. The PAX Together Fellowship has been stagnant for nearly 3 years. Is your care for marginalized people limited to when it is fashionable to be allies?

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Cassie aka Lamia @intersectionscch.blacksky.app · 24/08/2026

(I included alt txt since the op didn't) So while @officialpax.bsky.social still keeps The #PAX Together Intersection pages up for both West and #Unplugged it is clear that the version of the Intersection that was centered on opportunities for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, & disabled folks is gone. 🧵 1/6

A statement on a blue, purple, pink and orange background with an arcade game with SFAC on the top and a heart on the screen.

The lettering is white and has a translucent black background. The statement reads:

SfaC is honored to be stepping into a new role supporting The Intersection at PAX West 2026.

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We recognize the importance of The Intersection and the years of work that have gone into making it a meaningful space for Black, Brown, Queer, Disabled, and other historically marginalized and stigmatized members of the gaming community.

In May, We submitted a proposal to PAX to support the Intersection space, and we learned weeks ago that our proposal was accepted. We want to be transparent that The Intersection at PAX West 2026 will not be a continuation of the program exactly as it has existed in previous years. We do not currently have the capacity or resources to recreate its previous scope of programming and services, and we don't want to promise something we cannot responsibly deliver.

Instead, our goal is to carry forward the spirit of the space by creating a welcoming community room where people can gather, connect, create, and feel represented at PAX.

We have intentionally developed community programming and will share more details leading up to PAX!

We know this transition comes during a complicated moment, and we understand that people may have questions or concerns. We have tremendous respect for the people who built The Intersection and the community it has served. Our goal is not to replace that work, but to help ensure there is still a space at PAX where marginalized and stigmatized members of the gaming community can find connection and community.

This is a new chapter for the room, and we intend to approach it with care, honesty, and respect for the work that came before us!

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It’s introduction time! Hi! My name is Emma! I’m an American bi/ace femme who uses she/any pronouns. I can mainly be found as the Founder and Creative Director at @ttoptalespinners.bsky.social , a TTRPG podcast network telling meaningful stories and uplifting marginalized voices in the process!

Emma, a femme individual with pale skin, brown hair, and hazel eyes. She is wearing a blue blazer and a white shirt.

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Also, while I’m working on that introduction post, here’s a quick announcement that I will be at PAX Unplugged this year! I’d love to be considered for my first live play and/or panel, so please keep me in mind! I can most confidently speak on the topics below for panels: 1/2

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’m realizing that I haven’t done an introduction post here on my personal account yet, so expect that to be fixed soon. But first, is there anything you want to see me include? Let me know!

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The Heart is a Dungeon🫀 @theheartisadungeon.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This August, a story as old as that will begin. Starring @dewonatree.bsky.social & @feralmoonbeam.bsky.social and brought to you by @evilhat.bsky.social.

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We’re down to one seat left friends! Session zero has already happened, but that doesn’t mean that it’s too late to jump in. The other four players are all POC and excited to make an abundance of office puns. Who can say no to that? Join us via the link in the post below!

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Looking for a Monsterhearts 2 game where office drama meets supernatural mystery? Want to play a young adult in their first office job? An HR-Approved Holiday is an 8-10 session campaign I’m running on SPG! Session zero is on Saturday, so join below to join us! startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

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Join An HR - Approved Holiday (LGBTQIA+/BIMPOC/Newbie friendly!) - Discord / Roll20 - MonsterHearts 2 | StartPlaying Games

Your first year working in a corporate office has felt like high school all over again. You've spent your time in training for your role, learning the cliques and unofficial hierarchies as you go. All...

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I’m gonna make a more active effort to hype up the actual play shows I’m listening to throughout the year instead of my usual annual post. So, look forward to sporadic threads about each show instead! Anything you all want me to include in my recommendations? Let me know!

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RahRah🫀 @rahrah.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Happy Free RPG Day! Just a reminder that I have dozens of free games that you can download whenever. rahrahstorytime.itch.io

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Navaar @navaarsnp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're in the final three days, and I wrote a cheeky little thing about Soothwardens in the announcements on @rascal.news www.rascal.news/soothwardens...

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Soothwardens from Navaar Seik-Jackson—Now on BackerKit

What do you decide to confess? What do you keep buried in your heart?

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Ruiz @bohioblues.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This game was so much fun! If you're looking for a sad but ultimately hopeful story of a messy queer character, Check out this episode! Thanks again to Kenzie and Emma for being excellent scene partners!!!

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Happy Pride Everyone! 🥳🏳️‍🌈 Come celebrate with Kenzie, Ruiz and I by being sad with us! And if you need a hint of the type of emotional devastation you’re in for, check out the clip below!

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queeRPG @queerpg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The first of our Pride specials is out! This Party Sucks with @ktartaglione.bsky.social, @bohioblues.bsky.social, and @emmakocar.bsky.social!!! www.podbean.com/ei/dir-qefpy...

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My friends make some really cool stuff! Not only are all of the performances in this miniseries fantastic, but seeing how they altered VtM to work with the new lore they created is a delight. GMM takes big swings and doesn’t miss. I’ll miss these rats, but can’t wait for what’s next!

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Game Master Monday 🍉 @gamemastermonday.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

⛪ 🔥 NEW RAT CITY BY NIGHT ☀️ 🐀 The finale of Rat City by Night! A city in peril, several missing rats, and loads of unanswered questions. It all ends tonight. Available now everywhere you enjoy podcasts!

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Text reads:

RAT CITY BY NIGHT

Starring
Jenna Daggers
Supriya "Zoup" Argrawal
Gina Susanna
Frederic Powers

Featuring
Kendrick Smith
Abby Yazzie

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Bad House RPG @badhouserpg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It’s Monday! Things are happening this week!! Van booked, friends have roles, crashpad is ready. But a little more help would go a long way for getting this all to go seamlessly. Thank you to everyone who has helped so far!

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Ruiz @bohioblues.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This Party Sucks was a really interesting roleplay experience and Kenzie, Emma and I had a great time being sad together! Listen on the 9th to our shared protagonist struggle to find themself after a nasty breakup!

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Sometimes pride one shots are sad, and that’s okay! Come be sad with Kenzie, Ruiz and I next Tuesday!

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queeRPG @queerpg.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy Pride to all and to all a good Pride! We got some gay ass one-shots coming your way this month: June 9th: This Party Sucks w/ @ktartaglione.bsky.social, @emmakocar.bsky.social, and @bohioblues.bsky.social June 23rd: Viva La Queer Bar w/ Kenzie, @stellaluna.tv, and @bruthaqueon.bsky.social

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RahRah🫀 @rahrah.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This episode is lovely. I'm constantly amazed at the skill and depth of the folks I play with.

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It’s here! This was one of my favorite projects to be a part of, so go give it a listen!

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AKA Michelle Jones @aleshakills.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We need to acknowledge the ways that capitalism creates disability. Working through injury and burnout causes disabilities. Denying care for treatable illnesses because of the cost creates disability. Factories that poison vulnerable communities create disability.

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The Heart is a Dungeon🫀 @theheartisadungeon.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Next Wednesday come along with us for episode 13 of The Ballad of Heartwork. With @mozzarelle.bsky.social as Nocna, @emmakocar.bsky.social as Connections, and @rahrah.bsky.social.

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Game Master Monday 🍉 @gamemastermonday.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

We are THRILLED to announce that our friend and voice of Shrewbert @nuffofabby.bsky.social has won BEST PERFORMANCE IN AN ACTUAL PLAY at the Baltimore Next Media Webfest!

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Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It’s time to celebrate, Oliva Bay! Bloom&Blight:Requiem has won TWO awards at #bnmwebfest! Massive congratulations to our cast for winning Best Cast in an Audio AP, and to @potaytayto.bsky.social for winning Best Storyteller!

Simplified poster for Bloom&Blight: Requiem, with 17 white film festival laurels around the bottom, and 2 in gold up top.

Dark background, with art of Dark Lark. Lark stands facing away from the camera, a glowing white spear in hand. The spear has purple and pink ribbons tied to it, and a yellow ribbon is tied in Larks hair. She looks resolute and defiant, her hair and costume billowing in a breeze. Below her, reflected in water, is another Dark Lark. This time, she is in her hands and knees, looking defeated, her hair and costume are limp, and her skirts are tattered. Her spear is a full metallic colour, chipped at the end and stained in blood. The ribbons are missing.

Above both Dark Larks, a pair of red, glitching mechanical eyes loom in the darkness. The dark background fades to stars at the top.

Two sets of gold laurels show web festival wins from Baltimore Next Media Web Fest at the top. Awards include Best Storyteller & Best Cast (Audio AP). Down the sides are 13 nominations from various festivals.

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Amaan wrote 'Monsters Ate My Homework' @amaanhk.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

GODKILLER: Qismat WON at the Baltimore Next Media Webfest 2026! I’m incredibly proud and thankful to the entire team, the people who cameoed, the sponsors, and you, the audience, for believing in this project. Please check the people’s (in order) in the thread below

Godkiller qismat poster of laurels at Baltimore next media Webfest 2026. There are three winning laurels : best art in an actual play, best writer of an actual play, best cast in an actual play

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🍊LOG∀N🍊🔜PaxU @holloworange.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Well with one Webfest finally announcing their winners for APs and another just around the corner now might be a good time for you to check out what everyone is all producing. Want an easy way to do that? Check out my AP Studio list and save it so you can have it all in one feed!

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Amaan wrote 'Monsters Ate My Homework' @amaanhk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Considering the abysmal handling of Actual Plays this Webfest season, I made a little rant. Baltimore screwed up, Cusco wasn’t any better. So, have a little rant. youtu.be/fOqP5kM-CwU

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Do Webfests Like Actual Plays?

YouTube video by Products of Thought by Amaan

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Calling all fans of the Feywild: I’ve got a seat open in my Sunday Wild Beyond the Witchlight campaign! This table is an absolute joy to play with, and includes a mix of experience levels. Want to step through the portal and join them? Sign up through the link! 👇 startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

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Join Wild Beyond the Witchlight: Lost and Found [LGBTQ+/POC friendly] - Discord / Roll20 - Dungeons & Dragons 5e | StartPlaying Games

Come one, come all, to the Witchlight Carnival! A magical carnival that appears only once every eight years, and when it shows up in your town it is not an event to miss! As a child, you followed your...

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I wish a very good and beautiful day to everyone in Armenia and to those in the diaspora, especially those who continue to organize and fight against ongoing oppression around the world. learn about the Armenian Genocide today! www.armenian-genocide.org/education.html

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Educational Resources about the Armenian Genocide

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It’s no secret that I’ve been battling burnout for the last few months, and getting back to a place where my mental health is okay has been hard. Knowing that I have friends who are willing to run silly one shots for my channel while I recover means the world to me. 💚 Watch and support if you can!

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We’re just one player short of getting started friends! Anyone want to play Monsterhearts with us? 🥺

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Tabletop Talespinners Network @ttoptalespinners.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The day has arrived, and so have our donation incentives! Want to help our players spank the pope? Send your donations via our Kofi during the stream and either help or hinder them with your generosity! You can find us at www.twitch.tv/tabletoptale... starting at 9pm ET/8pm CT tonight.

tan background with faded map, pope hat and ivy. the text reads "spank the pope donation incentives: $5: "Give him one for me!" (no benefit, but thanks for supporting!)

$15: Coconut Delivery (grant a player a new item, to be chosen by me)

$25: Spam or Strewth: (have a player stat increase or decrease by one die)

$30: Indulgences (wipe all demerits for all players)
Every $60: BESHREWMENT (grant rolls on the beshrewment table and fucks up their day)"

tan background with faded map, a few images of medieval men, pope hat and ivy. the text reads "spank the pope, april 22nd at 8pm ct. on tabletop network. with: grant, abby, justin and grace"

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Kendo is a master of their craft, and if you’re not aware of their talent already then you need to give Tales Yet Told a listen. I’m super excited to be joining their Monsterhearts 2 table! Who’s joining me? 👀

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Sin Archbishop of Sloth Kendo D. Smith @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Ya'll mind if I try something new? Yes? Cool. I'm officially a GM for StartPlaying! If you ever wanted to sit at a table run by me, now you can. Genuinely very excited to get to play more games and meet more people. I've already got some games available 👀 🧵1/4 startplaying.games/gm/kendomake...

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Professional Game Master - Kendrick Smith | StartPlaying

Hey there! I'm Kendrick or Kendo, whichever you prefer and I want to be your Game Master! Quick things you should know about me: I'm a 30 year-old, queer, neurodivergent, black nerd who's been playin...

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

It’s here!!!! Go give it a listen below or wherever you get your podcasts! Again, a huge thank you to Rahrah for letting me be a part of this project and Sadie for being an incredible scene partner! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5rSk... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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#6 The Ballad of Heartwork: Time & Connection

Podcast Episode · The Heart is a Dungeon · 02/18/2026 · 34m

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jae is not dead i promise 🩸✨ @naladraws.com · 18/02/2026

just throwing it out there…I’ll design your business cards for $150 (if you provide your brand assets/desired text—this is NOT a branding design service) 👁️👁️✨ Con season is starting up again soon and I’ve loved providing this service in the past for folks!! Here’s my graphic design portfolio:

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Nala J. Wu - Portfolio - Graphic Design

Graphics, Title Design, and TTRPG Layouts from various personal & commissioned projects.

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I’m so excited for this episode to finally come out! This was my first time on THIAD, and I could not have asked for a better table. 💚 If you haven’t listened to the other amazing episodes yet, there’s plenty of time to get caught up before Wednesday!

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Emma Kocar @emmakocar.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Maybe not the most creative answer, but I would fund the amazing and entertaining work that my friends and peers are already doing. Because they already are creating things far beyond what I could ever dream up. I would just want them to be fairly compensated while doing so for a change!

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tot ✨ 🔜 paxu @totcocoa.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

reminder that color-blind casting in the audio scene will always lead to a white-leaning cast because the majority of people who audition are white. write diversity into your shows and cast intentionally, a character's race/gender DO impact who they are and you should know that before casting.

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