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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

What a treat to see Liz & Aaron Lovejoy at the game store today while they are in town! Nice to catch up and always fun to see what new minis they are painting too.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Waaaagh! grows with this awesome classic Warhammer Orc Shaman. Great session tonight at Port Side Tattoo with Jeff Young. Thanks for always being up for fun ideas. Love how this came out and a fitting night for a Warhammer tattoo.

A Warhammer tattoo of an orc Shaman in traditional style as a reaper

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We had a great time for the Daggerheart 1 Year anniversary live stream on the Darrington Press YouTube yesterday! Great seeing everyone here at the Critical Role studio. Congrats to the team at Darrington Press for all the success with Daggerheart!

Darrington Press team in Critical Role studio to promote Daggerheart for the 1 Year live stream

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The team is growing here at Critical Role & Darrington Press! We are hiring for a Social & Community Manager. Check out the full listing information on LinkedIn. LinkedIn Job Posting: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Great day at the office. Exciting to take an early look at Daggerheart: Hope & Fear! Really nice to be working with good friends and meeting more of the different teams. Fun times ahead!

Two people holding the early books for Daggerheart: Hope & Fear.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Only been a couple weeks and absolutely loving the new job. Looking forward to being up at the office for the Daggerheart anniversary.

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Jes the human @jesthehuman.itch.io · 30/04/2026

I am looking for 3-4 TTRPG channels/groups to join a 24 hour TTRPG charity stream raid train / streamathon to support Doctors Without Borders on Thursday, May 21! See below for times available 👀

TTRPG Community Streamathon for Doctors Without Borders
Thursday, May 21

11:30-2:30am PDT / 2:30-5:30am EDT OPEN
8:30-11:30am PDT / 11:30-2:30pm EDT OPEN
2:30-5:30pm PDT / 5:30-8:30pm EDT OPEN
5:30-8:30pm PDT / 8:30-11:30pm EDT last priority

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Gamer problems. The amount of RPGs and minis you have to pack every time you move.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

At the GAMA Board meeting last Thursday, we held elections for officers. I put in my hat for the Vice-President role and was elected. Happy to take this on, there is a lot to do and lots of people jumping to get going. Glad to be able to continue support for the tabletop game association.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The trade association for the tabletop game industry is hiring! The Game Manufacturers Association - GAMA is looking to hire for a Membership Services Manager, Marketing & Communications Director and Graphic Designer & Web Administrator. Job Listings: www.indeed.com/cmp/Gama-the...

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Critical Role just posted up a new role with Darrington Press for a Social Programmer. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44... From the posting, this job will be responsible for leading content ideation and execution across Darrington Press social media channels.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Panel submissions are open for San Diego Comic-Con and I'm already assembling some fun panels for this year. Looking forward to another fun year with tabletop industry panels, actual plays, game design pitch workshops and networking.

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JewelKnightJess "R" Us 🎲🖌️🎮 @jewelknightjess.com · 07/04/2026

I feel really lucky that I've been able to turn painting miniatures and Warhammer into my job. Warhammer was very much a part of my formative years in the 90s. I used to draw space marines in my school books. And paint wood elves after school! So yeah, thank you to everyone who commissions me 💖🙏

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Robot Cowboys of Mars -> Magfest @robotcowboysofmars.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Got to say we @the3dcharles.bsky.social had a blast at our first Unpub Fest 2026. As a designer easily one of the most organized playtesting groups I've seen and lit my heart talking to people who've been going for over a decade just cause they love it. Thanks @unpub.org we will return!

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Been a few weeks since some hobby time. Nice to keeping working on Trench Crusade. Hoping to find a nice hobby routine.

Hobby table with Trench Crusade minis WIP

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The UnPub Tabletop Mentorship Program has opened up their 2026 session applications. This is a fantastic program if you are looking for mentorship in the tabletop industry. www.unpub.org/mentorship

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Now that the contract is signed, happy to announce I'll be joining the team at Critical Role as their Integrated Marketing Manager. Looking forward to working with their team and partners. They have built up so much over the last 11 years, its exciting to be able to join the adventure from here.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

What a fun Friday at Dice Tower West! Last time I came to the show was at the Rio and love how they have filled the WestGate. Really like how the different areas are layed out and are bustling. Congrats to Timm Metivier on a fantastic event.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Kicking off Friday at Dice Tower West! The halls are packed and great to already see so many friends. Time to play some games!

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Really nice to get back in armor last night for SCA fighter practice. The weather is just perfect right now and made for a pleasant evening. Great fights and nice to work with folk. Nothing like armor time to help clear your mind and focus on being present.

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Aeryn Rudel @aerynrudel.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I spent five years working on an in-house gaming magazine for Privateer Press, and here are the lessons I learned from that experience that made me a better writer. Check it out. #writingcommunity #writingtips #editing open.substack.com/pub/aerynrud...

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Three Things I Learned as a Magazine Editor

How Embracing Editorial Chaos Made Me a Better Writer

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I was excited to check out LA Wargames in Little Tokyo yesterday. Their shop has been on my Instagram feed for months and it did not disappoint. They carry and host game nights for a diverse variety of indie miniatures games, which is very cool to see. Definitely bought a bit more than I planned.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Time for Epic Encounters Live Play @ Geeky Teas! This Charity Stream for the Dio Cancer Fund is also on Twitch. Fun to see Jason Charles Miller's Forest of the Damned Epic Encounters from Steamforged Games played live on launch day.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Great to kickoff GAMA Expo catching up with so many good folk. Exciting to hear what people are looking forward to this week. Going to be a good time. Fun to hang out at the Galt Observatory and also catch DM Chaotic Goof's Daggerheart Actual Play over at Awry Brewery.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

On the way to Louisville for GAMA Expo! Going to be a good week with folk across the tabletop industry.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I should probably pick up Leaf Green or Fire Red, but happy to be playing through Pokémon Yellow. Love the Analog Pocket. #Pokemon30

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

With GAMA Expo coming up this week, its a good time to remind that trade shows are professional settings and should be safe places to network, connect and make business happen. I've been sober for almost 6 years now, which has been such a welcome change.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Amused at how many meeting calls Ive been in over the last week where people have said, "excuse me for a moment, I have too many tabs open." Why are we all like this...

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Had a good time recording a podcast interview with @justingary.bsky.social for 'Think Like A Game Designer'. It was a great conversation about networking events, marketing campaigns and the tabletop industry. Ill be sure to share the interview once it goes live! www.thinklikeagamedesigner.com

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Kickstarter copy arrived for Trench Crusade. Looking forward to doing a deep dive on the book and painting up the rest of my New Antioch.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Friday night with Magic: The Gathering and pizza. Good times.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Just finished sending out a big round of panel invites for WonderCon/D4. Excited to see the D4: Tabletop Creative Conference grow at WonderCon. We had so many panel submissions this year we had to expand to an additional ballroom.

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Wyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

if you would like to have a rant/considered conversation about something Wyrd Science, tabletop games in general or the world, and have it featured in the next issue of Wyrd Science, then you have 2 weeks left to get your diatribes in... send your green inked emails to letters@wyrd.science

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Wonderful weekend at SCA War of the Phoenix in Arizona. Nice to spend a few days camping with friends and enjoying medieval hobbies. Always good to fight in armor then adventure around at night from camp to camp. Good times all around.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Gorgeous Arizona sunset at SCA War of the Phoenix.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

GAMA Expo is right around the corner and Im looking forward to it! Ill be moderating & speaking on a handful of panels, attending a handful of networking events & workshops and catching up with folk. My schedule still has a few openings if you want to line up to meet.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It has been nice to have a bit of extra free time in the past week. Had some great calls today with a couple folk working on their indie miniatures wargames. There are some incredibly creative folk working on such cool projects. Feels like we are on the cusp of a miniatures wargaming renaissance.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Nice to get some hobby time tonight. Enjoying the new setup. Working on my New Antioch for Trench Crusade.

Painting Trench Crusade miniatures at the Hobby desk

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Been working on a lot of tabletop programming the past week between GAMA Expo and WonderCon/D4. Great to see the level of panels that are coming together. There are a lot of people doing exciting things in the tabletop space. Glad we can make more opportunities to share knowledge and experience.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Congrats to the team over at Creatist Games for their launch of NPC Rivals on Kickstarter this morning! Leo Camacho has designed a delightfully combative deck-building game, that incorporates the best parts of the mechanics and introduces some great d20 dice elements.

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Navaar @navaarsnp.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

New intro post! Hi! I'm Navaar (he/him) I'm a game designer with a focus on adventure story games about connection, an Actual Play producer, Sound Designer, award-winning GM, and occasional performer. Listen to Secret Nerd Podcast, and check out my games!! navaar.carrd.co

The cover art for Soothwardens. The cover is split in half horizontally by a stylized version of the word "Soothwardens". On the top half, a black man in green flowing clothing and a headwrap is fighting a demonic looking bull with pronged horns and sharp teeth. The man has a weapon, called a dirge, and he has turned it into a whip to wrap around the monster's neck. Behind them is a city carved from stone, and set in the desert. The image below features a brown skinned femme figure with a long pony tail. They are using the dirge to shoot a pink magical blast of energy into the mouth of a gigantic reptilian monster that is rising from water. They are fighting in a swampy forest.

The cover of The Corrupted, a survival horror TTRPG. It has a Latina woman leaning on a counter, looking down at a black man sitting on the floor. Both are distressed and there is a zombie like figure out the window.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Over the past few days, we've added a bunch of new job postings into the Tabletop Game Jobs FB group. Companies are hiring for marketing, project management, events, design, graphic design, convention work and more. www.facebook.com/groups/Table...

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Today is for galactic conquest! Time for Twilight Imperium.

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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I like to think that I ruin Bluesky like I ruin all social media platforms.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

One of the coolest things about working at Atomic Mass Games was getting to see all the art and working with iconic characters. The art team absolutely knocked these out of the park and can't wait to see those cosmic characters hit the tabletop.

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Taylor but in Seattle @taylorannnx.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

"A wizard is never late, nor is she early. She arrives precisely when she means to." I am thrilled to let y'all know I'm joining #WotCStaff as a Game Designer for the Dungeons and Dragons team! This move starts a new chapter in my life and I am so excited to see what adventures await me 💜

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

History will not be kind to this administration.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Magic: The Gathering draft and Mario Kart 64. Fantastic Friday evening.

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Ross Thompson @itsrossthompson.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Working through a few more emails, but just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who commented and reached out this week. I am incredibly thankful for all the kind words, positive support and connections for this next phase in my professional career. Thank you, it means more than you know.

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Pantmonger @pantmonger.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Flats! (Still chipping away whenever I can find the time) #WarhammerCommunity #SpaceMarines #Warhammer40k

Fan art Illustration of a Daughter of Persephone space marine.

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