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Michael Van Vleet (he/him) @signalstation.bsky.social · 9h

If you'd like to hear from RPG game designers this month as they talk about horror films, be sure to keep an eye on this thread: bsky.app/profile/clea...

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Wes Franks @carrion-comfort.com · 11h

Halloween only comes once a years so Carrion Comfort & @worldchamp.bsky.social are partnering together to make Halloween 2026 a special one. Some friends and I are gathering to play Babes in the Wood 2e, with a story called Children of the Grave, but that's not all we have in store for you:

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Mike Martens | Clear Keep @clearkeep.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

First up. A documentary about England's last ritual sacrifice … maybe.

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Mike Martens | Clear Keep @clearkeep.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Haunt-Along 2026 An annual tradition collecting a thread about a horror movie each day through the month of October. Find 'em all here. 🐈‍⬛

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briar, duke of dykes @weregazelle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

indie ttrpg design is hard because a lot of us are very beautiful and it's really distracting

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Michael Van Vleet (he/him) @signalstation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Coming soon: the annual Cold Hearth Collective Haunt-along! I'm looking forward to sharing some cinematic wonders, alongside a bunch of other RPG writers who watch too much horror!

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🪱𝔼𝕟𝕠𝕔𝕙🪱 @oddoblivion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Health insurance and medical bills are eating me alive to the point I am barely scraping by, so I’ll take any and all commissions I can.

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MisterG (he/him) 🛠 games 🎲 @pg-yyz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There's a site-wide 20% sale at 🍁 @joshuakitz.bsky.social 🍁this week! This includes Ringmaster #ttrpg, my Award-winning Descended from the Queen story game about a dark and supernatural circus. composedreamgames.com/marketplace/... Order online or have it shipped to your #FLGS! #DftQ #TTRPGs

Left Panel

Ringmaster
A dark and supernatural story-building card game by Pascal Godbout
Descended from the Queen
Published by Spotless Dice Games

In the background, a grinning clown plays the accordion while standing in front of a circus tent

Right Panel

In the background, a red billboard with light bulbs similar to old theatres and circuses.

Text:
Ringmaster is a Descended from the Queen GM-less narrative #ttrpg for 2-6 players that you can play in 1-2 hours.

Explore through prompt cards why you joined a mysterious circus, your relation to the Ringmaster, and the secrets of your troupe.

You are bound to the circus.
When the angry mob comes to tear the Big Top down, will you save your home, overthrow the Ringmaster, or watch your prison burn with glee?

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 26/09/2026

Seriously?! This is CfB coded as HECK. Lets all just buy it and talk about our stories.

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Secret Panel HERE 👏 patreon.com/mrlovenstein/posts/things-to-do-32419113

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Talia al Ghoul 🏳️‍⚧️ @usili.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I think still such a funny single comic panel of Spider-Man.

Peter Parker:

"... You know, I actually *did* read some Ayn Rand in college? I spent a week thinking I was, like, the new John Galt.

"Yelled at some protesters. Fun times.

"Gd, I hate myself."

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Brent Jans (he/they)💜🖤🤍 @dorklordcanada.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Morning #YEG tabletop nerds! A reminder to keep the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 4 free for Hack n' Yak! Come hang out with your fellow designers, aspiring or otherwise, and enjoy conversation and snacks in whatever ratio you prefer! Love to see you there!

Text Reads: Are you a tabletop game designer? Have you ever written or hacked an RPG? Have you ever thought about writing one?
TTRPG Designer Hack n' Yak
Meet Local Designers - Snacks on Us!
Drop In, Sunday October 4, 1-4 PM
Pe Metawe Games 11805 94 Street NW
Presented by Worldbuilders YEG

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Fool's Errand Games @foolserrand.games · 23/09/2026

Your friend, someone you're pretty sure you were in love with... you were certain you would get her to love you back. But what matters now is that she's gone. And that you're the only ones who seem to care. Finding Louisiana: now free for Patrons. www.patreon.com/posts/167503...

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Finding Louisiana (Sprigs and Kindling Edition) | Fool's Errand Games

You could have sworn you knew her. That Louisiana was your friend and you were hers. And she maybe-just maybe-would like you back some day.

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 21/09/2026

oh heck I guess it's Monday right now, so it's THIS week! On Saturday!

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 21/09/2026

So next week in #YEG, @doctorteeth.bsky.social and I are having a "yard sale". It's not really a sale: we have a bunch of TTPRGs, board games, comics, books, movies, and other nerd shit to give away with a donation to Camp fYrefly. If you want some cool things, DM me for details :D

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ᴡᴇ ʙᴜɪʟᴛ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴄɪᴛʏ @webuiltthiscity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This genuinely made me laugh out loud today

HOW AM I DRIVING?
HOW DOES AN ENGINE EVEN WORK?
HOW CAN A LOVING GOD CAUSE SUCH AGONY

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 21/09/2026

Listen, you wanna play with Pascal. He's a great game facilitator and you will have a fun time :D

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

when ai leaves u behind

7 panel comic.

Panel 1:
A Red Guy with AI across his chest looks like he’s about to run away. A Yellow Guy stands next to him. Red Guy says “I’m the future, buddy. You comin’?”
Yellow Guy replies “Nah”

Panel 2:
Red Guy is almost out of the panel. He leans in and says “Enjoy getting left behind, pal”
Yellow Guy replies “ok”

Panel 3:
Yellow Guy stands alone.

Panel 4:
Close up on Yellow Guy, there is a quiet “huff-huff-huff” noise coming from behind him

Panel 5:
Yellow Guy turns to look behind him

Panel 6:
Close up on Yellow Guy’s face as if from the point of view of an attacker.
Yellow Guy yells “Jesus Christ”

Panel 7:
AI Red Guy is now chasing the Yellow Guy.
Red Guy: “Use me”
Yellow Guy “No”
Red Guy “USE ME”

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 19/09/2026

it's so good!!!!! and the layout is beautiful! (I didn't do it, haha)

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P.K. Ashur @pkashurartist.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So excited that my fanart for The Lands Remaining is in the latest issue of Sprigs and Kindling. Thank you @iamatrex.com for the patience while I got over COVID and moved halfway across the country. @jasoncordova.bsky.social - hope you dig her - I adore this baddie.

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Michael Van Vleet (he/him) @signalstation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Did you know... there's a new issue of Sprigs & Kindling out? The free fanzine for Carved from Brindlewood games? You get free Silt Verses content! Weird gods & weird followers! Plus: entire games! Amazing layout variety! There's a reason these folks were Ennie-nominated. sprigsandkindling.com

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Sprigs and Kindling

An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games

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woke stifler @yelix.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

YOUR FRIEND WHO LIVES IN LOS ANGELES, AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK: Yeah I just saw Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever in 70mm,

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 16/09/2026

4 hours left to back A Place to Belong: The Story of Fox and Polly, a children's book inspired by a true friendship between a little boy with autism and his bestie, a chicken named Polly. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/f...

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A Place to Belong: The Story of Fox & Polly

Inspired by the true friendship between a little boy named Fox and his beloved chicken, Polly, A Place to Belong is a heartwarming picture book about friendship, neurodiversity, and finding a place wh...

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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Wow. Just wow. The Calgary-Shaw by-election was supposed to be a sleepy race and an easy win for the United Conservative Party but it ended up being a nail-biter with a surprise NDP win. daveberta.substack.com/p/wow-just-w...

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Wow! Just wow. NDP’s Kyle Campbell wins Calgary-Shaw by-election.

South Calgary voters backlash against Danielle Smith’s separation referendum

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 15/09/2026

100% watching this tomorrow.

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 15/09/2026

I'm having a stressful night so I'm going to watch Grease 2 about it. (The better Grease. No I refuse to accept discourse about this.)

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Cool Rider Woman

ALT: Cool Rider Woman

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 15/09/2026

I'm writing a short story about Irma Thicket getting down with a ghost :D

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Sean Tibbitts Is Submitting to Sprigs & Kindling! @pizzoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Because I'm the enemy of moderation and I don't already have enough to do, I just started a short story about a doomed romance between 2 side characters in The Lands Remaining TTRPG by @jasoncordova.bsky.social . Planning on pitching it to Sprigs & Kindling if it turns out (of course). Wish me luck!

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 14/09/2026

Only 48 hours left to back my sister's children's book based on a true friendship between a little boy with autism named Fox and a chicken named Polly! Help us tell Fox's story :D www.backerkit.com/c/projects/f...

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A Place to Belong: The Story of Fox & Polly

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 12/09/2026

I've been on a writing bender! But the most exciting news is that we're 99% done layout for the next Sprigs & Kindling volume, our free online zine about Carved from Brindlewood and Trophy games. sprigsandkindling.com

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Sprigs and Kindling

An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 12/09/2026

I have a new exercise to do to help lessen my vertigo. Stand up, feet together, arms crossed over chest, close eyes and hold for 20 seconds. It's the worst. Don't get vertigo, friends, it's a pain.

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Sean Tibbitts Is Submitting to Sprigs & Kindling! @pizzoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Super excited for the upcoming issues of Sprigs & Kindling. So much great stuff in each volume and I can't wait for everyone to see it. Head to sprigsandkindling.com to find out what the themes are!

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Sprigs and Kindling

An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 12/09/2026

and I like to hype other people's games! :D

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Sean Tibbitts Is Submitting to Sprigs & Kindling! @pizzoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ALSO @iamatrex.com just released a pair of new items on the Sprigs & Kindling Redbubble store designed by my husband! Support an indie TTRPG zine and look stylish at the same time.

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by | Redbubble

SprigsnKindling is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

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Not Writing Games @notwritinggames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

itch.io/s/199449/fal...

An old woodcut depicting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden but instead it’s me as the angel, trans, throwing dice and lighting at my haters. Text around the image advertises the details of the sale, which you can see at the link in the post.

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Mike Martens | Clear Keep @clearkeep.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It’s been an interesting project … I’m concurrently: - Refitting existing art and design - Guiding the visual identities in new directions - Assembling it all on a unified framework Digital previews went out to backers, and we will be hitting the print button sooooooon.

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Kieron Gillen @kierongillen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you've been waiting for me to write something about D&D 5th Ed, this is the one, btw.

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 09/09/2026

It's not 100% Arthurian but has stories: The Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Gavriel Kay. Easy read, well written, lots of good characters.

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Gnome Anne @annethegnome.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Does anyone have some Brindlewood Bay mysteries they recommend? I’m looking for light-hearted one shots, not involving the over-arching plot. I bought a random few off itch and the quality was mixed, so I’m looking for recs you’ve actually played (or at least read) 💚

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 09/09/2026

we have a variety of free BBay mysteries in our volunteer zine Sprigs & Kindling! Death's a Drag by @justen.bsky.social in Vol 1, three different mysteries in Vol 3, and three more in Vol 6! sprigsandkindling.com

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Sprigs and Kindling

An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games

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Hinokodo @hinokodo.com · 08/09/2026

hinokodo.itch.io/human-made You can get it here for free.

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Human Made by HINOKODO

An icon pack made by humans

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Amanda/iamatrex @iamatrex.com · 06/09/2026

I'm helping my sister crowdfund her children's book about a little boy, his pet chicken, and their unlikely friendship! Help us get this book made! Only 10 days left! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/f...

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A Place to Belong: The Story of Fox & Polly

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