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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 19h

I've been digging into the new Dragonbane TTRPG (Scandinavian-born D&D alternative), and it seems like a blast. The roll-under and skill-focused systems seem like a much better onboarding experience for brand-new-to-TTRPG players than 5e. Have you had a chance to play a game in it? Thoughts?

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 20h

Bringing light to this travesty is the only way to kill it!

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JewelKnightJess "R" Us 🎲🖌️🎮 @jewelknightjess.com · 19/09/2026

Delete your discover feeds, embrace niche interest feeds

Logging into miniatures painting bluesky comic

Man with fun t shirt opens door

Greeted by a room of happy folk saying hell yeah niceminis

Man is happy

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Protoss were a pleasure to build, too. Each of the army models had two poses, so you end up with a nice spread. First time I’ve built a plastic model set and didn’t need ANY sprue goo.

Archon Studio’s Protoss starter box plus Zerat, minus one sentry I broke by dropping it on the floor because I forgot to glue it to its base and didn’t realize it when I picked it up.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

AAAAAND complete! Trusted the process, got 3rd place in the local "biggie" category of a local mini competition, and came out with a fun Tarrasque mini that I get to inflict on my players 😈 #dnd #minipainting #miniatures

A fully painted miniature. Model by Archon Studios.

An opal-bedecked, purple and blue tarrasque. Standing atop a fallen castle, the tarrasque is both terrifying and.... majestic, if we don't mind being unoriginal in our description.

To demonstrate the size of the tarrasque, in front is a traditional, human-sized pirate mini. He was willing but nervous to be part of this photo shoot.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

As someone not from SF, I’m trying to decide if this is about some kind of museum/location in the city or a video game I’ve never heard of called “San Francisco.”

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Ken Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Why didn't the eagles just fly Odysseus straight to Ithaca

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The thing that helped teaching my kids was lowering the seat and taking off the pedals! Just use your feet to push you around like a scooter. Having both feet down keeps you from falling, and the balance is by far the hardest part to learn.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

One hour into painting my tarrasque: got a nice Clown Vibe going 🤡 (Gotta trust the process!!!!) #dnd #minipainting

A tarrasque “mini” from dungeons and lasers.

It is in the process of being painted. It is covered in pastel colors along its rocky spine and various rocky outcroppings along its body. It looks like a four-year-old clown unleashed on it.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

This model is a blast! Did you make it yourself, or did you get it somewhere/3d print it?

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Took advantage of my first lazy Saturday in ages to finish these 3. I've always loved the aesthetic of Eberron, and a cowboy bow-slinger absolutely fits the bill. My wife called him, "Yeehaw,"and if we're being honest with ourselves.... Yeehaw Silver is a 100% lore-accurate Warforged name. #dnd

Three hand-painted miniatures, sculpted by Artisan Guild.

A Warforged cowboy stands between his two construct hounds. His steel and brass exterior is protected by a thick leather poncho. He wears a white hat and a Sheriff's star. He is wielding two enchanted golden crossbows.

One hound is made of steel and brass, the other gold and steel. They are two loyal friends in an otherwise disloyal world.

The three of them work together to protect the weak and innocent, bring outlaws to justice, and discover what the heck is making all that racket.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I saw this with my wife after reading this article. It was genuinely one of the best horror movies I've seen in years. It was genuinely terrifying and existentially haunting, and I know that I'm going to struggle falling asleep tonight. The whole cast was stellar, but she killed it (pun intended).

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I've had a quiet spring so far, and I finally sat down and gave a mini I've been eyeing the time it deserves. I got the inspiration I needed to get started when scrolling through countless shorts on how to paint crystals. "Oh, I've gotta try that!" #dnd #miniatures #minipainting

A 32mm hand-painted miniature. The "Fenra" model from Godtear by Steamforged Games.

Seen is a ferocious male lion seemingly corrupted by green crystals. They grow out of its mane and along its spine. Runes in its legs show gleaming green stone beneath its skin. Its eyes glow the green.

It stands in a cave with the same crystals sprouting from the ground. Something evil is corrupting this lion's home...

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

These new Sylvaneth units are bonkers. I can’t believe the new dryads got leaked!

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Greg the Sorcerer @gregthesorcerer.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This kind of mixed use urban planning is illegal in America

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

You can’t leave us hanging - did you finish the base??? 👀

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Gotta be big red circle. The emphasis is on the software that LOOKS like it works but doesn't, so the larger circle should stand out more.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

That’s a great idea! I’ll give it a shot with some warmer tones. I’ll have to grab a bunch and see what works best…..

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Also - I wasn't super happy with how the hobgoblin's skin came out. I used Army Painter's Crusader Skin SP over what I thought was a very white-heavy slap-chop. I was hoping for a more vibrant peachy color. Anyone have better luck getting an actual skin tone with a different speed/contrast paint?

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Hosted D&D for the kids last weekend, and I had to panic-paint all the baddies in one night. I genuinely love when a deadline forces me into a "fast" paint job. I tend toward slow, high-level paint sessions, so it feels GOOD pushing through 8 minis in one night. #dnd #miniaturepainting

Eight hand-painted miniatures. In the front row are 5 "boulder-shark" miniatures by Hoard of the Banshee. In the back row are two hobgoblin miniatures by Arbiter Miniatures and one Axebeak by Hoard of the Banshee.

In my campaign, the boulder sharks are a stand-in for sahuagin (evil fish-men). The body of each is painted in a unique single color. From left to right they're royal blue, forest green, bright purple, moss green/yellow, and a dull indigo. They are all standing on bases painted to resemble rocky beaches.

The hobgoblins are both wielding gold hammers. They're wearing leather pteryges (roman leather skirt-armor. I had to look up the word for it) and wooden pauldrons, with the same gold color accenting them. They have a sickly pale purple skin with flaming red hair across their heads, shoulders, arms, and feet. They have purple eyepatches, though it's hard to tell because the color is so close to their skin tone.

The Axe beak is a bubblegum pink with a brighter pink along its neck and belly. It has a goldenrod (yellow/orange) beak. It is equipped as a mount with a saddle and camping supplies strapped to its back.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I've had terrible luck with 3d printed resin minis being painfully fragile. Are cast resin minis better in that respect? (I'm very new to the hobby, so no experience here 😅)

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

My FLGS has a mini painting competition tomorrow. The categories are, "Fantasy" and "Sci-Fi." I've got fantasy minis for days, but I didn't really have any sci-fi ones. This guy has been sitting on my shelf for nearly a year. I haven't felt "ready." I figured "If not now, when?" #warhammer #tau

A Warhammer 40,000 miniature. The figure is Commander Farsight's "XV-86 Supernova battlesuit," if the Warhammer store is to be believed.

He is hand-painted. His battlesuit is blue and green. He wields a power sword, hot enough to cut through the fabric of the universe. He stands atop a stone in the desert, with flowering cacti at his feet.

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Casey Johnston @caseyjohnston.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We’ve lost all concept of this, but government services are not supposed to be profit making enterprises. government services are not publicly traded corporations. They are, and I can’t stress this enough, government services

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Rumors on Reddit are putting the presale price at $111, with the standard price at $140. 😭 www.reddit.com/r/Tau40K/com...

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From the Tau40K community on Reddit: LGS says the Twin Lance is $111

Explore this post and more from the Tau40K community

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The thing that really bothered me were all the reply guys to her tweet. All of them condescended, "Did you forget _basic safety feature_???", when that's not the point. She's the safety director of one of the biggest players in AI. If she can fall into this trap, what chance do the rest of us have?

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

The NMM on that shoulder is absolutely bonkers. And the boots! 🤩

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Is this a 3d printed model or a kitbash or something else??? This is amazing. The colors are perfect.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Nothing says, "we're all sick for Valentine's Day weekend" like cozying up with a cup of tea while painting a baddie. #dnd #miniatures #miniaturepainting

A hand-painting miniature, sculpted by Arbiter Miniatures.

Pictured is a giant rat-ogre. It has mottled gray and auburn fur. Its pink hands, feet, and tail stand out against the dark green sewer it finds itself in. It has affixed to its head a (broken) set of reigns, and on its arms are a pair of iron flails.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

After attending a local painting workshop, me and the fam fell in love with the Girly Pop painting style. We spent Saturday painting pastel. Technically, this an in-progress shot as I've still got to bedazzle him - but he's looking stylish as hell, and I wanted to share. #dnd #miniaturepainting

A dungeons and dragons miniature painted in the Girly Pop style. The miniature was sculpted by Arbiter Miniatures.

The miniature is a mounted warrior wielding a bright white longsword. He is dark-skinned and smiling brightly. His equipment is entirely pastel. His plate armor is baby blue, his chain mail is white, the leather straps of his armor and baldering are bright pink, and the cloth of his cloak and boots are a sunny yellow.

His horse's fur matches his armor - baby blue. Its hooves are yellow, and its mane and the feathering on its legs are a soft lavender. The horse's saddle and riding blanket are seafoam green.

They stand atop a pile of rubble and the skulls of their enemies, which are strewn about haphazardly.

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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Vibe coding is the industry’s latest fall into confusing activity for progress. A PM’s job is deciding what gets built and driving it to done. SWEs own the how and ship the product. PMs vibe-coding features is a red flag, they’re distracting themselves instead of using AI to speed up real PM work.

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Why Coding PMs Are Creating Tomorrow’s Tech Debt

Let’s say the quiet part out loud. When PMs ship code, it doesn’t make them closer to the work.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Maybe it was just getting to hang out with my brother all day and paint minis that put me in a great mood, but I couldn't be happier with how this owlbear turned out. Nothing beats painting minis with those closest to you. #miniaturepainting #miniatures #dnd

An owlbear miniature, designed by Arbiter Miniatures and printed on my FDM 3D printer.

It's inspired by a bluejay. Its feathers are varying shades of royal blue, while the fur on its belly, legs, and underarms are white. It stands protectively over two eggs - one recently hatched, and one still waiting for the perfect time to emerge.

An owlbear miniature, designed by Arbiter Miniatures.

It's inspired by a bluejay. Its feathers are varying shades of royal blue, while the fur on its back, legs, and underarms are white. It stands protectively over two eggs - one recently hatched, and one still waiting for the perfect time to emerge.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Spent the weekend finishing “Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus”, whom I got at a local painting event. She was a blast! I worried she was a bit plain at first, but I got to try a few new techniques and paint a little dragon. Loved it! #warhammer #miniatures

Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus, a Warhammer: 40K hero.

She is wearing purple and teal power armor. Perched on her power fist is an orange dragon-like creature.

In her other hand, she wields a blue and green Eldar Shrunken (which looks like a very cool laser rifle).

On her back is a fluttering blue cloak, attached to her armor by a big ass skull pauldron.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I’ve never seen this model without his nipple tusks 😂 This looks much less silly. This looks amazing! The skin especially. 🤩

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

An important reminder: If it’s free, you’re the product. Or, in this case, the mark 😭

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Took the holiday to finish a mini I’ve been putting off for a while. Panted this red dragon for the friend that introduced me to mini painting. 👨‍🎨 #dnd

A red dragon miniature. It’s from Reaper miniatures. It is standing on a bed of lava.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

And the first mini of the year, too! 🥳

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

My brother got me this mini for Christmas. In honor of him also recommending the new Digimon game (it’s a blast!), I painted him up as Leomon! #minis #miniaturepainting

The front of a miniature miniature. Its model seems to be of a werewolf, but it was painted to resemble the Digimon, Leomon. He his a yellow mane and flesh on the rest of his body. He is wearing black leather pants and bracers with steel embellishments. He is standing in a grassy field.

A side view of a miniature. Its model seems to be of a werewolf, but it was painted to resemble the Digimon, Leomon. He his a yellow mane and flesh on the rest of his body. He is wearing black leather pants and bracers with steel embellishments. He is standing in a grassy field.

Th back of a miniature. Its model seems to be of a werewolf, but it was painted to resemble the Digimon, Leomon. He his a yellow mane and flesh on the rest of his body. He is wearing black leather pants and bracers with steel embellishments. He is standing in a grassy field.

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gg @ggdg.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

i love the feeling of cracking open a new fantasy novel, seeing a map, smiling placidly, thinking "i aint readin all that" and turning the page

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Looking good! Are these 3d printed with PLA? They look sharp!

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Your base is fantastic. Between it and the lighting, the stories this piece elicits are limitless! 🔥

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

These all look great. The white one really stands out. I’ve never seen a Kroot wearing full armor - is that a kitbash?

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Had a wonderful night ringing in the new year with the kids. Painted a couple pirate ships, had a Dragon Prince marathon, and got this cow built - with a full 40 seconds to spare before 2026 officially began.

Two 3d printed miniature pirate ships. The nearer, smaller one is painted a bright, yellow-brown. The much larger one in the background is painted a menacing dark brown. Both are disassembled for easy access. Various painting supplies are strewn across the table the two ships are currently berthed at.

A Warhammer: Age of Sigmar miniature. While officially named, Alarith: Spirit of the Mountain, I’ve taken to calling them Big Cow.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

The gloss on Venom is phenomenal. Really brings him to life!

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

The robots are already beginning to turn against us.

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Matt Lefevre @mattlefevre.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Got through the second test model for my Sylvaneth Spearhead late last night. I’m definitely distilling down the parts I like vs. love in each of these models! #warhammer #aos #minipainting #miniatures

A Tree Revenant from the Sylvaneth Spearhead in Age of Sigmar.

This tree spirit is bright orange, wielding a spirt sword. They’re inhabiting a tree with dark brown bark and yellow leaves.

A Tree Revenant from the Sylvaneth Spearhead in the Warhammer game Age of Sigmar.

This tree spirit is bright orange, wielding a spirt sword. They’re inhabiting a tree with dark brown bark and yellow leaves. From this angle, you can see a gold talisman hanging from their hip.

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