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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A tragedy in three acts. RIP Tim

I want to apologize for contacting you. I understand that certain influencers just have their own beat and your spontaneous caustic response is entitled since i cold-contacted you.

In the future, I will try to concentrate on people that respect live original creativity, and that take AI seriously as a movement that requires moderation by original work.

I dont understand what you get out of your attitude, but thats not my problem. You are the one choosing to be 50% wrong rather than 50% right.

I hope you feel less caustic in the future. Although my hero is Shakespeare, you may have your own grass to touch. If not, no problems. In america, disciplinary bigots indeed have free speech, and i respect your gatekeeping. Best of luck and thanks for your fast response.

With grace,
Tim

“With grace” is sending me.

I am sorry that mild pushback caused you to melt down and call a total stranger nuts. It’s given me some good social media material though and people are enjoying it, which is more than could be said of your game, so. Thanks!

Matt Risby
(he/him)
@thebadspotcast

I dont quite understand why you are so spontaneously mean.
Sorry for emailing you. It was a mistake.

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

He replied. And he’s very upset.

How silly. I am a media professor and this is my 5th solo. The first with ai graphics. My copyright application included a 100+ page creative inventory declaration. If it makes your life simple believe what you want.
I urge you to prove me wrong.
But its clear you're nuts.

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

My stock response to the folks now saying they include “just a little AI” in their shitty games.

Buddy, if you used AI for some of it, I can only assume you used AI to do all of it. Hell, I assume you used AI to write this email.

Hardest of passes.

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Lads im losing my mind. In like 2020/2021 Hasbro made a super high production value D&D Actual Play with eOne. It was like a full TV series, which was canned and scrubbed from the internet, and I cannot find the cast list or even the name of it for the life of me. Does anyone know the show?!

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Gandalf: “ah, this sword i have never seen before which has been lost to time that I found in a cave is Glamdring the Foe Hammer.” Me: “hey, where are my… house… knives… you know the things you put in the door to open it? The things we use every day? You stab the door with the-KEYS! MY KEYS!”

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week's video, no context

man in a hi vis jacket, text says matt risby its called immersion look it up

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Matt (He/Him) | MimicsNMisfits @mimicsmatt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My copy of #CityOfTheBlackRose came today! If you haven't looked into this amazing Horror Noir campaign by @jeremycobb1.bsky.social you better get on it!!

The City of the Black Rose campaign module book, with a character wearing a gas mask and various characterson the background, sitting on a wooden table

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

UK Games Expo has banned generative AI art, text, and merchandise across all NEC exhibition halls, bringing the convention in line with broader British tabletop standards. Standholders face removal or bans if their products aren't made by humans. #UKGE

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UK Games Expo bans generative AI art and text across all trade halls

UK Games Expo has introduced a mandatory policy prohibiting generative AI art and text across all NEC trade halls, requiring exhibitors to sell only human-made games.

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thrilled to announce The Bad Spot has teamed up with Ms. Rodrigo for the official AP

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Ella Watts is making Camlann Season 2! @gejwatts.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You would not BELIEVE how excited I have been to tell you this (!!!)

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Okay, we're gonna need you all to weigh in here - if you had to vote for one TTRPG system/game you'd like to see @moonshineadventure.bsky.social run at @worldslair.bsky.social this year, which one would you pick?

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stellaluna @stellaluna.tv · 08/09/2026

The RED BULL TABLE TAVERN is now CLOSED 🔔 Thank you so much to all that could find the way to us at PAX West, huge shout out to Red Bull, @jessjewell.bsky.social & @12sidedstudios.bsky.social, Philly LARP Society, SOBOL, Mox Boarding House, and the Union Arts Center Seattle 💕

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

👏 WHY 👏 AM 👏 I 👏 LIKE 👏 THIS 👏

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

One day I’ll be very professional and serious on a podcast. Not today.

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

✨The Dodecast is BAAAAAACK! ✨ And we're bringing along some more of the 12 Sided team to chat about our latest projects. This week, @jessjewell.bsky.social and @zackfg.bsky.social join @cpytel.bsky.social to discuss... what exactly IS World's Lair? Watch the full episode: vist.ly/5f5xt

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Worlds Lair @worldslair.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🌟 In case you missed it... 🌟 World's Lair is BACK this November, and have we got some incredible shows for you! Best of all, PRESALE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Head to the @12sidedstudios.bsky.social Patreon to get the link (Don't worry, it's free to access!) vist.ly/5em5y

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Worlds Lair @worldslair.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

In the beginning there was nothing. Which exploded. This side-splitting show of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld TTRPG will be GM'd by @farrantula.bsky.social with guest players @maraholmes.bsky.social, @janedouglas.bsky.social, @mikechannell.bsky.social and more players to be announced.

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Worlds Lair @worldslair.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It’s Roll from the Hip, the award-winning, viral improv comedy group come to play D&D LIVE at Worlds Lair! Starring Luke Manning, Tom Mayo, Sam Russell, with GM Tom Midgely, join this band of brave fools as they face their most perilous and hilarious adventure yet, on Fri 6th November!

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Worlds Lair @worldslair.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Join us for an adventure into cosmic horror with Call of Cthulhu on Friday 6th November. Will our investigators survive what they find? Starring Dom Allen as the Keeper of Arcane Lore. His players are Ellen Rose, Jasper Cartwright, Johnny Chiodini and Rachel Honeyghan-Williams!

Poster with five people, event details for Call of Cthulhu on November 6th, 2026.

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Worlds Lair @worldslair.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

World’s Lair returns to London for its 2nd year! 🌟 PRESALE TICKETS - Thurs 13th August, 10am 🌟 GENERAL TICKETS - Fri 14th August, 10am Featuring: Roll from the Hip, @johnnyohnny.bsky.social, Dom Allen, @jwcartwright.bsky.social, @janedouglas.bsky.social, and more! vist.ly/5egir

Poster with stylized emblem and text 'World's Lair Returns! Join us in the tavern at the end of the world.'

World's Lair event poster with text about gaming events and three people posing with a dinosaur costume.

Flyer for World's Lair event with activities and ticket details.

World's Lair event poster with ticket sale dates and crowd scene.

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Chris Hutton - TTRPG Insider @ PAX Unplugged @newsnerd.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NEW FROM TTRPG INSIDER: I spoke with the team behind SHOOT FROM THE HIP, a UK improv troupe, about their new TTRPG actual play project and their new AP studio built with @12sidedstudios.bsky.social www.ttrpginsider.news/p/rolling-fr...

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Rolling from the Hip: Why a UK Improv Troupe is Building an Actual Play Studio

How an improv group of men from the UK went from playing Dungeons and Dragons dressed up as school boys to launching their own studio.

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Friends! I’m looking for up to 3 Game Masters who’ll be heading to PAX West this September to be part of an activation we’re running at the con! This is a ✨Paid Opportunity✨ Please recommend and tag your friends, your favourites, and folks who bring tables to life! 🙏 📧 jess@12sidedstudios.com

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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I recommend reading Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan saga using in-universe chronology (NOT publication order). BUT -- big caveat -- I would start with Shards of Honor, not Falling Free. That's one to go back to later, IMO a minor work and Shards begins the family/Cordelia/Aral/Miles tale for real

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The RPGeeks @rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

PIRATES HO! Hear ye, land lubbers - the RPGeeks are shivered to their very timbers to announce our next mini-series: a 4-part adventure of daring dandies on the ocean deep! With @loremistress93.bsky.social, Grace Willsmer, @emzywb.bsky.social, @fkth.bsky.social & @shamini.bsky.social!

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Currently listening to @paulfoxcroft.bsky.social play a Call of Duty game in the other room. Paul does not play Call of Duty. We can tell this by some of the things that he’s said which I’m trying really hard not to to cackle at like a banshee. Here are some of current favourites:

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stellaluna @stellaluna.tv · 21/07/2026

AHHHH!! THIS IS SO COOL, thank you for the RED BULL TABLE TAVERN nomination for the INNOVATION IN TTRPGS category of the CRiT AWARDS 🥹💕 I am so thankful to work together with such brilliant and talented folks and can't wait to bring you more awesome gaming/hospitality spaces. PLEASE VOTE FOR US ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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3 Black Halflings @3blackhalflings.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

HELLLLOOOOOOO HALFLINGS! We have been nominated for 3 different Crit Awards 🎉 Best TTRPG Related Charity or Community Wellness Event Best One Shot Best Overlay If you have a few minutes to spare, please consider voting in the Crit Awards this year!! 🗳️ Good luck to all!!!

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Red Bull Table Tavern is a Crit Award Finalist?!?! 😱 Honoured to wake up to the news today, so please consider voting for us for best Innovation in the TTRPG Space 🫶 Your support over the last few years has been out of this world! Good luck to all the other Finalists 💙

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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 16/07/2026

Brennan Lee Mulligan’s Dungeons and Dragons push is part of a wider trend using tabletop games for political action

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D&D players raise millions in real-life campaign against ‘corporate elite’

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Still on the fence about backing Force of Extinction? Name me one other tabletop game where you can throw nukes at owls. I will wait.

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

😱 ONLY 8 HOURS LEFT AND JUST OVER $7k TO GO 😱 Can you help us reach our last stretch goal before our BackerKit campaign ends? Splicing rules are epically awesome and we’d love to give them to you as a final hurrah: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/1...

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🚨 FINAL 48 HOURS 🚨 As the Force of Extinction BackerKit campaign enters its final 2 days, this is your last chance to snag your place at the table to play with our incredible DMs @jwcartwright.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @byconniechang.bsky.social 🎲 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/1...

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RossyDoesDrawings (commissions open) @rossydoesdrawings.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I drew some forest goblins.

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Modiphius @modiphius.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🎲We're hiring! Modiphius is looking for a new Games Designer to join our team based in Nottingham. Based in the Nottingham studio, this is a full-time position in tabletop game design to help us deliver projects in 2027 and beyond! Apply here: buff.ly/5vT1puW #GamesDev #Hiring

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Slay-lor Kill-icity @rollforfelicity.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Narrative game: you play a little guy and they’re special OSR: you play a little guy and they’re not special Wargame: you control little guys and they aren’t special but you spent a lot of time painting them to look special Worldbuilding game: the world is your special little guy

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🦇CinemamindDavid🔞🦇 @cinemaminddavid.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Your honor, I love them

Characters Bouba and Kiki posing heroically in the style of an epic fantasy illustration. Bouba is round and soft and she wields a mace. Kiki is sharp and angular and wields a sword.

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Ruth Pearce @notrightruth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

many of my friends

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𝔾𝕆ℝ𝔸ℕ @gorangligovic.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thought of another fun exercise everyone can try: turn Bouba and Kiki (of the Bouba/Kiki Effect) into characters that fit your own tastes and interests

Characters Bouba and Kiki posing heroically. Bouba is round and soft and she wields a mace, and Kiki is sharp and angular and wields a sword.

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Day 148 of thinking about the Bathsheva HAG sweater

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BioWare Problems @biowareproblems.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

An image of Morrigan in Dragon Age: Origins. The text reads, "I've had enough of men. Feed them all to Jolene if it will keep her sated."

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Bethany Black @bethanyblack.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ One milkshake to rule the boys, one milkshake to find them, one milkshake to bring the boys and in my yard to bind them 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

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12 Sided Studios @12sidedstudios.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

As part of our Force of Extinction BackerKit campaign, @jwcartwright.bsky.social and @edwardspence.bsky.social thought it would be a great idea to record their own version of Hot Ones, only to be released when we reached our goal. This is that video... 👀🔥 vist.ly/593jz

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Michelle Kelly @michellicopter.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This episode is one my favourites for how well it introduces and carries themes through in a way that makes us look like we wrote it but was in fact mostly luck plus playing together for so long we'd mind-melded

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Matt Risby @thebadspot.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Onto the last three episodes now folks. This one sees the Embers confronted by their most terrible sins plus also a guy with massive axe @jessjewell.bsky.social @michellicopter.bsky.social @masquewren.bsky.social @jasoncordova.bsky.social @fkth.bsky.social youtu.be/Tys-Yk9afFQ

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Our Most Terrible Sins | The Lands Remaining: Part 13 | Souls-like RPG Actual Play

YouTube video by The Bad Spot

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Michelle Kelly @michellicopter.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy Pride, new flag for the Gay And Sad community just dropped

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🗡️ Jess Jewell 🗡️ @jessjewell.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I maintain that this is probably my favourite TTRPG I’ve ever played. If you like narrative storytelling games, if you love watching characters stare death in its face, and then find ways out that are unexpected and twisted, with combat that feels consequential, ‘The Lands Remaining’ is for you 🖤

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