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TheLordChiefRockaNumberOne @natewarren.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join @liberludorum.com and I for a chat with @frogqueengames.bsky.social, creator of the solo journaling game, Yap. Perfect story portions. Fun menu. Five stars. Also: Pavlov's House revisited. Track of the Week is "Shut 'Em Up," The Prodigy vs. Public Enemy vs. Manfred Mann.

Screen cap of the PDF for Yap, a solo journaling game. Title of game is followed by the text "introduction" and the question, "Can you tell a story through reviews?

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TheLordChiefRockaNumberOne @natewarren.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The eight of clubs indicates my character, Brian, is about to visit a plumber. The five on the die indicates he will drop a 5-star review. I'm playing Yap by @frogqueengames.bsky.social. #solorpg #ttrpg #journaling

Wooden table with a deck of red-backed playing cards, the eight of clubs rolled and showing, a black die and a pen.

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SprintingOwlDesigns @sprintingowl.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Hey, did you know that you can get one of my TTRPGs for $10? Also 421 other games, including .dungeon, Amour Astir, Tunic, Devil Aim For Me, Rosewood Abbey, Octodad, Eldritch Care Unit, and Minit. All proceeds go to california fire relief. itch.io/b/2863/calif...

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California Fire Relief Bundle by Necrosoft Games and 301 others

California Fire Relief Bundle: 422 items for $10.00

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Jes the human @jesthehuman.itch.io · 22/02/2025

There are 9 days left to submit your TTRPGs to the TTRPGs for Trans Right itch charity bundle game jam that @ilananight.bsky.social is hosting. itch.io/jam/ttrpgs-f...

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

picking my grandma up for lunch and warned her that my car is a mess and without missing a beat she went "it's always a mess" DAMN she got me 😔

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9th Level Games @9thlevelgames.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

In case you missed it, StarLee Davidson is live! A TTRPG of tarot, motorcycles, and the power of self-healing—because every woman contains an entire motorcycle-riding girl gang🏍️✨ www.kickstarter.com/projects/9th...

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Justin Martin @jmartinwrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

had the absolute beeeeeest time playing Mr. Boggs the grouchy sentient-raincloud-manifesting accountant with a secret briefcase in @frogqueengames.bsky.social's take on @jdragsky.bsky.social's YAZEBA'S BED AND BREAKFAST just now.

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Had an ABSOLUTE BLAST running Forest of Fur by @bodieh.bsky.social this past weekend. Got to say "you perfectly massage the dog's butthole" which is a phrase I never thought I'd use as a DM (or in general).

Forest of Fur by Bodie H. The cover featured a giant dog with the roof of a house on his head and two airships flying over him.

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I miss playing kids on bikes, desperate for one of my friends to run a campaign 😩

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

just keep chanting "helly was never cruel" and "damn it seth, do it" over and over in my head! television!!! #severance

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

My games Rewards Card and Notes will be free for 24 more hours, and then I'll be changing them to paid (only $1). If you want them for free, now's your last chance! frogqueen.itch.io

Pink background and text that reads "REWARDS CARD a temporary worldbuilding game"

Handwritten lettering on notebook paper reads "NOTES a 2 player game of passing notes in class" The text is surrounded by doodles of hearts, stars, and cubes.

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

one of my kids wrote a game set on a reality competition tv show and the journal entries are confessionals and they vote people out, it SLAAAAPS I wanna play so bad!! this is like a combination of my two favorite things omg

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

several of my solo journaling ttrpgs started as lessons I taught my high school creative writing class, and tonight I'm teaching them how to write their own solo ttrpgs. full circle!! :')

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Justin Martin @jmartinwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

this is so good and much more accessible than all those staircase-based rpgs.

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Just published STUCK, a 2 player game of emotional intimacy with a stranger. Sometimes it's easier to share secrets with someone you'll never see again than someone you see everyday. When your characters get stuck on an elevator, they form an intense but temporary bond. frogqueen.itch.io/stuck

An illustration of an elevator. A sign on top has a down arrow that doubles as the letter u in the word "STUCK."

Text reads:

"Sometimes sharing your secrets with strangers is easier than sharing them with your loved ones.

First, your characters do not know each other. Then, they know each other very well. After, they never know each other again.

Making your Character:
Name & Pronouns
Where are you going and why are you in a hurry?
What secret are you hiding?

Your characters are alone together in an elevator. Despite barely glancing at each other, you’ve both already formed a first impression. Describe it.

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CosmicRami 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @rami.spaceaustralia.com · 18/10/2024

BlueSky has some neat tools. I really like this one - it labels your pronouns at the post level, so it saves folks having to click through to people's profiles to see what pronouns they prefer. To see/use it: 1. subscribe to: bsky.app/profile/pron... 2. Go to 'Posts' tab and 'like' your pronoun

screenshot of a post from me. It features my handle as well as the post content itself, which is not important for this example. The key important factor is that right below my name is a little label that says "he/him" on it and it is circled with a red, drawn on rectangle to draw attention to it.

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

LOOK AT THESE TEENY TINY DICE!!!

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Catie and I just keep going "he dumb?" "he a dick?" back and forth #severance

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

severance continues to absolutely break my fucking brain

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

trying to actually focus on my longer ttrpg again, but making so many micro games this month has been delightful

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Being unemployed has confirmed that, unless it's something I REALLY love, I don't want a job that uses too much creative energy. I've been creating and writing so much this month and I don't want to lose that again

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Just published Inflatable Bob, a self-care game that motivates you to complete your to do-list. Finish Tasks = Wind Blows = Bob Dances = Car Sale! Download for free here: frogqueen.itch.io/inflatable-bob (Please download instead of just saving the pics - it helps boost the game!)

A red inflatable tube man dances in the wind. The game is titled "INFLATABLE BOB" in hand drawn letters. The subtitle is below: "A MOTIVATIONAL GAME OF DANCING IN THE WIND"

A black and white inflatable tube man dances in the wind. He's split into 24 parts with thin dotted lines.

The text reads: "You are an inflatable car salesman named Bob. The more you dance in the wind, the more cars you sell!

Make a list of tasks you need to complete. When you complete one, roll a do to see how hard the wind blows. Mark that many spots on the Inflatable Bob to the right to signify how you dance in the wind.

Once you're fully dancing, you sell a car!
Track your sale below and erase your marks to begin again. After you've sold 5 cars, you earn commission. Buy yourself a reward for your hard work and dancing skills!

CARS SOLD:"

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Catie (jokingly) asked if she brings me more joy than sleeping and I pointed out that sleep is necessary to live, so while she very much brings me joy, technically speaking sleep provides more opportunities for said joy, and she agreed that I made a good argument and that's why we're married

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Kristen Egan @kristeneganart.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A very weird little experiment for my first piece of 2025: “Beedle” 🪲 a sculptural mask made of gourds, driftwood, mountain laurel, paper clay, acrylics & gold leaf. Part of THE ENTOMOLOGIST’S CABINET group exhibition at Arch Enemy Arts! On display Jan 18-Feb 16

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

guest teaching in a middle school today and hearing the kids call me "Mrs Wiley" is so 🥺🥺🥺

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Hinokodo @hinokodo.com · 27/01/2025

hinokodo.itch.io/human-made If you're making something and it was made by humans, consider telling people that. In our new world, help folks find games and art made by people. It can be hard to tell the differences. So just show folks your stuff is made by humans.

hinokodo.itch.io

Human Made by HINOKODO

An icon pack made by humans

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I've been exhausted all day and I gotta wake up early tomorrow so of course now that it's almost 2am I'm wide fucking awake

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

A couple of pages from my current WIP, Divine Influence, a god's solo ttrpg played through social media

an illustration of a nude river god leaning against a jar. Text below says:

"introduction.

You are a minor god of an ancient civilization long forgotten. It's been ages since you've felt the power of being worshiped by millions. As the memory of you has faded from human consciousness, so have you. Until now....

When ancient texts detailing your glory are recovered and digitized, you awake to find yourself trapped in The Cloud. You may lack a physical form, but you have the entire internet at your (digital) fingertips. If you can find a way to regain one million followers and the influence you once had, you'll become powerful enough to resurrect your physical being"

An illustration of Venus holding a weapon and a heart. Text says:

"inspiration.

Divine Influence is inspired by AI, influencer culture, and, most importantly, gos television. Episodes such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer's "I, Robot... You, Jane" and The X-Files' "Ghost in the Machine" warned about the dangers of monsters and demons trapped in the internet.

But what would happen if a god was trapped instead?"

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

buying procreate brushes and getting mad when they don't magically make me a better artist 😔

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

have a deep need to get matching silly goose tattoos with my wife!!!!!

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

think part of this might also be an itch to create something but not having any ideas (and not wanting to work on my current wip, whoops) idk 😩

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

worst part of audhd is being simultaneously under- and overstimulated, like I wanna do something and also nothing and it feels like having an itch you can't scratch but internally

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

really need to not be unemployed but god it's doing wonders for my creativity

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Steph Armstrong @stephwrotethis.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

My 8-year-old wrote a game for #36WordRPGJam: “Did you ever pick up a stick from the ground and pretend it’s a sword? This is for those people.”

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Co-wrote a short play tonight for a 48 hour play festival and it's basically Bridesmaids meets Yellowjackets meets Survivor, and I can't wait to hear an actor read these lines

JASPER:
"Alright. Once the votes are read, the decision is final, and the person voted out will be asked to leave the Bridal Council area immediately. Because we are going to eat them. I'll read the votes."

JASPER:
"Kinsey, the bridesmaids have spoken. You may prepare to be eaten."

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

my WIFE is back on bluesky and everyone cheered!

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

picking up a physical copy of a game I made for the first time!!!

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

having a beautiful wife who makes me soup!!!! it doesn't get better than this lads!!!!!!

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

desperately need bsky to add a bookmark feature, I'm begging!!!

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

cat motherhood is so bizarre sometimes

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

sorry (sort of) for just constantly promo'ing my games the last couple of weeks, but I've been working on them nonstop all month and this is the only way I'm staying sane

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Fully reworked an old game, including all new art, two new layouts (standard printing size and a brochure), and a new game card to track stats and progress! Download Three Raccoons in a Trench Coat for $2 here: frogqueen.itch.io/three-raccoo...

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

changed my username to match my ttrpg name since I've been posting about them so much here lately and I want to stay consistent across platforms! may make a separate personal account in the future but we'll seeeee

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I just published Epistolary, a solo journaling rpg that uses 18 different forms of writing! Practice unconventional storytelling and explore how a character's voice changes depending on audience and format. Download for $1 here: frogqueen.itch.io/epistolary

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

would really love to attempt selling physical versions of my #ttrpgs this year, but even just knowing where to start is wildly overwhelming

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

would anyone be interested in play testing a solo journaling rpg for me? it's slightly more complicated than my other solo rpg so I'd love a player or two to take it for a spin before I publish!

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Justin Martin @jmartinwrites.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

having read this can only come to the unfortunate conclusion that one of my worst enemies is a genius. complete my humiliation by downloading their game. (in seriousness, I'd love to apply this game to an actual coffee shop and then never go again)

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frances @frogqueengames.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

I just published Rewards Card, a collaborative worldbuilding (coffee shop-building) game that is meant to be physically destroyed. Easy to slip into an existing campaign in between your adventures! Download for free here: frogqueen.itch.io/rewards-card

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