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Paweł Kicman @pawelkicman.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Thank you all so much for this. Being nominated (two times!) was a shocker. Winning is just surreal.

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I edited for this quickstart and let me tell you, it's a FUN setting and system.

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Let's stray into the fog together! Join us for a live Time Without Tide event. Bring your questions, light your lanterns, and let’s delve into this fog shrouded, faux-Victorian, post-apocalyptic world together. Streaming live Monday July 20 at 7pm EST on Chaosium’s YouTube channel!

AMA for Time Without Tide with images of David Naylor, James Coquillat, and Bridgett Jeffries

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Jasmine❤️🏳️‍⚧️🐇 @jazzrabbit.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Recently did a game jam hosted by @pigsquad.com! I joined a team of all trans/queer developers, and my team and I made this Yahtzee inspired roguelike dungeon crawler featuring a story about gay rats! If that sounds interesting to you, check it out here! galacticeclipsegames.itch.io/ratzee 🌈🐀🌈🐀🌈🐀🌈

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Ratzee by GalacticEclipseGames, Luci Moon, Jazzrabbit

A dice-based, roguelike, very queer dungeon crawler. Made for PIGSquad's Summer Slow Jam 2026: Luck

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Time Without Tide, a whole new game from Chaosium, is launching soon on Backerkit! Follow the project today and download the free 62 page quickstart! Follow Time Without Tide and reserve your pledge today: www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... #TTRPG #TimeWithoutTide

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Avery Alder, Buried Without Ceremony @lackingceremony.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The Quiet Year is now back in stock no matter where you live! The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US! store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...

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The Quiet Year (box set)

The Quiet Year is a map game. You define the struggles of a community living after the collapse of civilization, and attempt to build something good within their quiet year. Every decision and every a...

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The silliest drow @echoclouds.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Outfit design for Artemis during and after the Way of the Drow trilogy! I combined headcanons with descriptions from the books. We love a fashionable king 👑 #artemisentreri #legendofdrizzt #dnd #forgottenrealms #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg

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Heart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 08/11/2025

Alex Roberts talks about all of the incredible new modes of play in Star Crossed - Love Letters. Grab the physical copy on our website and hear the full interview on our YouTube #ttrpg #ttrpgs

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Right!! Like. please I mean "AI-based plotline" in the retro sci-fi way not in the. the current way.

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Ana K Wrenn @anakwrenn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

TY 💚 The Wilding of Em's Path (Ylva Publishing) 🍄 Appalachian backcountry 🍄 Sapphic dystopian 🍄 Dark Academia. Love is Resistance ❣️ #sapphicbooks #LoveIsResistance mybook.to/TheWildingof...

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The Wilding of Em's Path

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Paris Vivian @parisvivian.myatproto.social · 27/10/2025

A Summer with the Immortal 🪴 When Taryn is chosen to investigate why the renowned Acacia‘s telephone-flowers are wilting, she ends up uncovering a lot more. F/F, bi MC, lesbian LI, agender SC. Kobo: kobo.com/ebook/a-summer-with-the-immortal Itch: parisvivian.itch.io/a-summer-with-the-immortal

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A Summer with the Immortal ebook by Paris Vivian - Rakuten Kobo

Read "A Summer with the Immortal" by Paris Vivian available from Rakuten Kobo. The Tachytelozoic Era is an age of constant change. New species appear every day. Advanced biotechnology, floral telecom....

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mary 👑 unicorn risperidone @pavaal.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

👑 The Virgin Crown 👑 dark m/m fantasy When young Prince Joska is banished from his home, he would do anything to find a way back and restore his honor—but a mysterious man who knows too much may prove to be a force he cannot resist. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DX... (pls dm for non-amazon copies!)

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The Virgin Crown

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Beedok/Fern 🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 @beedokfern.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The title says most of what you know, but it's probably worth adding that the 'harem' starts with two aliens and a vampire, as well as a childhood friend and a European princess. They vary in how ready they are to accept the news: beedok.itch.io/the-harem-pr...

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The Harem Protagonist Was Turned Into A Girl!! And Doesn’t Want To Change Back!!!?? by Beedok

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S. Morgan Burbank | Project Tasman Releases Nov. 11 @anotherindiewriter.com · 27/10/2025

I wrote Opus, which is a trans self-discovery story where MC Daniel learns that the girl they've dreamed of for years wasn't an object of their desire, rather she was inside them all along. anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus

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Guitar Concerto in C Flat Minor, Op. 12: Lucina by S. Morgan Burbank

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Kara BOOOOOchanan 🏳️‍⚧️🎃 @magicariot.com · 27/10/2025

I wrote "Magica Riot" New trans girl Claire comes out of the closet when she discovers her favorite local Portland band is a secret squad of magical girls…and she's just awakened to her own powers. Now she's learning how to be in a band, be a girl, *and* be a magical girl. 🥰 magicariot.com/buy

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Buy Books - Magica Riot - The Official Site

Novels about Portland's hard-rocking queer magical girls, Magica Riot.

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Talia B. @taliadoesrpgs.smallbird.social · 27/10/2025

I am the author of The Wonders of Mundus, isekai adventures about a someone trapped in an MMO having such a blast as a foxgirl healer that she realizes she’s a transgender woman, and fighting alongside her guild to protect the now sapient NPCs from Griefers. On sale here: tinyurl.com/j483e7dy

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The Wonders of Mundus Samhain Sale by Talia

A bundle by Talia

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Talia B. @taliadoesrpgs.smallbird.social · 27/10/2025

You know what? I’ve been showing off my books, so why don’t I do a Queer Indie Book Sharing thread. Post a link to where we can find your book with a description of the plot and any other relevant details. Human work only, AI delenda est.

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Awesome! My most popular is the Cybernetic Tea Shop, a lesbian novella about an AI engineer and the world's last autonomous robot (written before the ai boom lol). It's asexual (the human too!) but NOT aromantic! Learn more about it and my other books here: www.softcryptid.com/meredith-boo...

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The Cybernetic Tea Shop

Words: 22,000 Genre: Asexual, Homoromantic, F/F, SciFi Format: Electronic Sexual content: None Summary: Clara Gutierrez is an AI repair technician and a wanderer. Her childhood with her migrant wor…

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Some VERY exciting things have just happened for our protagonist, and they stand on the edge of some very major changes as they've uncovered four different entities in the cottage. Some they may ally with, or all may threaten them -- you can make this call! It's a great time to catch up.

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We're TWO WEEKS in now and things are getting VERY REAL for Fern as they have discovered they're trapped in a forest cottage with *multiple* supernatural threats, unsure if the laughing voice on the radio is friend or foe... a great place to catch up and hop in! www.softcryptid.com/2025/10/01/h...

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Halloween I.F. – “Going Dark” – Index

Instructions | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Rivers of London: In Liberty’s Shadow - A Guide to Case Files in the USA is a sourcebook for Rivers of London: the Roleplaying Game, based on the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. www.chaosium.com/rivers-of-lo...

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

We're up to day 5 today! The spooky events are starting to ramp up, so it's a great time to hop on!

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

www.softcryptid.com/2025/10/01/h... Index is up! Each part will be linked here as it goes up, if you want to just watch one page.

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Halloween I.F. – “Going Dark” – Index

Instructions | Day 1

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Instructions are up! On the linked page, please suggest an oddity the protagonist might find in a rentable cabin in the woods; nothing powerful (no guns, no magical artifacts) bu something a previous guest left behind, or was placed by the owner as decor. www.softcryptid.com/2025/09/30/2...

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2025 Halloween “Interactive” Fiction – Instructions

It’s time! Our yearly Halloween “Interactive” Fiction begins tomorrow! As always, it’ll be spooky, queer, and a whole lot of fun! Last year we went very urban fantasy; this one’s …

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Themes of disconnection, identity, loss, and rediscovery. You'll meet several creepy crawlies in need of affection, help, and comfort. Or, perhaps, in need of fresh victims. It'll be up to you how this ends up going for our isolated protagonist!

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

(If it's not there, adblockers sometimes get overzealous and hide the "subscribe to blog" email entry. If so, you can temporarily disable your adblocker just to put your email in and then put that adblocker on again -- once the email's in, it works.)

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

If you don't want to manually remember to come back on Oct 1 or to check the blog every day, there's a "subscribe to blog" option in the bottom where you can enter your email to receive notices when I update! I promise I don't spam things in the blog, and you're welcome to unsub after if you like!

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Ready to help join in a halloweeny choose your own adventure? As you know, I'm an author and a game designer! I like combining my interests to run these little spooky queer interactive fiction projects every year in October. Learn more here: www.softcryptid.com/2025/09/25/g...

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Get ready to do a “Choose your own (spooky) adventure” again this year!

Hey everyone! On October 1st, get ready to jump back in on my annual Halloween serial “interactive” fiction! How does it work? Why the scare quotes? Well, I’ll put up a proper instructions post the…

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This is simply the best credit/special thanks I will ever receive probably, omg. Thank YOU, Helena! It's my delight and pleasure. [from Rivers of London: the Roleplaying Game - In Liberty's Shadow.]

Screencap of a page from Rivers of London RPG: In Liberty's Shadow, reading: "In addition, Helena would like to thank fellow RoL:RPG
writer Adam Gauntlett for his work on “A Regular Picture
Palace Drama” and for introducing her to the world of 12-inch
revolvers, as well as copy editor Meredith Katz for catching any
inadvertent Britishisms, and for asking insightful questions
about crime-fighting luchadores and Aleister Crowley’s sex
goddess."

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Bully Pulpit Games @bullypulpithq.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

We are proud to announce that #StarCrossedLoveLetters was nominated for the 2025 Ennie Awards for Best Supplement! #TTRPGs #RPGs #GenCon2025 ennie-awards.com/2025-nominees/

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2025 Nominees – ENNIE Awards

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Alex Roberts @helloalexroberts.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Star Crossed: Love Letters is ENNIE nominated! The website only mentions me and Jason but you know the team who took it to the hoop: @bananachangames.bsky.social @lulavampiro.bsky.social @amalelmohtar.com @ceciliatan.com @kierongillen.bsky.social @maxgladstone.bsky.social @sharangbiswas.bsky.social

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Slime Rancher @slimerancher.com · 02/06/2025

We know a wiggly world is incomplete without our LGBTQ+ Ranchers! 🌈 So this year we're pledging a total of $15,000 to the Trans Wellness Center (LA), Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center, and Outside In (PDX) to provide support to some of our local communities. Happy Pride, Ranchers! 🏳️‍🌈

Illustration of a smiling Beatrix surrounded by a rainbow cascade of various slimes. A rainbow heart sticker adorns her cheek. Happy Pride!

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Literally nine of mine. Great. I'm Canadian so I don' know if contacting them will work, but I can contact and check.

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Alex Roberts @helloalexroberts.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

It is kind of ridiculous how much cool stuff we crammed into this thing bullypulpitgames.com/products/sta...

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Wild how Shadowrun today feels like an optimistic alternate future. Native Americans gain independence from the U.S. government? A benevolent dragon becomes the president and governs by suicide? People still communicate primarily through message boards? Sign me the fuck up.

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Alex Roberts @helloalexroberts.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Star Crossed: Love Letters is up for an Origins award! Wonderful to see the hard work of so many talented writers and artists recognized. This was a really cool project to put together with my pals at bpg

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Talia B. @taliadoesrpgs.smallbird.social · 06/03/2025

I am still looking for a transfeminine Chinese streamer - Chinese speaking and vtuber a plus but not mandatory - to join me and @lampdevil.bsky.social in playing the character Ace Striker from my Wonders of Mundus novels for a tabletop RPG livestream on the 22nd. PM me for details.

Meme image of Ace Striker, berserker, as an FFV berserker in tiger pjs.

Ace Striker in a frilly set of sheer lingerie; Deedee approves.

A drawing by FoxHana, Ace’s oroginal player and writer, of the girl herself and one of her weapons, in civilian clothes.

Bedsafely’s turnaround of Ace Striker in her Valkyrie Bustier armor set.

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RubyDian🎨 @rubydianarts.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Dovey Pips, the Rogue Aarakocra (based on a snow fairy bird)

round like egg, the simply-drawn snow fairy bird aarakocra holding a short blade and face like '◇'

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Void-BOO!!! GAh!!!! (AKA Jess Voidburger) @voidburger.com · 02/01/2025

✨🍔🎮MY GAMES OF THE YEAR 2024🎮🍔✨ youtu.be/MLTF-Jlslpc?...

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Jess Voidburger's Games Of The Year 2024!

YouTube video by VoidBurger

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

It's been a busy 2024 for the Chaosium team! In case you've missed something, here's a run-down of everything new we've released this year, on the Chaosium website, at @drivethrurpg.com, and in retail distribution. (so much it's in two parts!)

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Here's everything we released in 2024 - Part One

It's been a busy 2024 for the Chaosium team! In case you've missed something, here's a run-down of everything new we've released this year, on the Chaosium website, at DriveThruRPG, and in retail dist...

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Never Mind the Dice Rolls Magazine @nmtdrzine.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Just took a look at In Liberty's Shadow on the @chaosium.bsky.social stall. Looks like a cracking addition to the Rivers of London game

Preview copy cover of In Liberty's Shadow

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Aenaminie @aenaminie.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I asked Gio to paint Jarlaxle being seduced by Crenshinibon from Servant of The Shard and they delivered this gorgeous scene. Thank you so much @gio-utti.bsky.social - It’s UNREAL how damn good this is. #Jarlaxle #JarlaxleBaenre #LegendofDrizzt #dungeons&dragons #ServantofTheShard

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

(Do tell me whoever it is and I will happily do tho, I trust your judgment here.)

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Meredith Katz (she/they) @meredithkatz.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Bluesky works a little different from twitter -- since you blocked them on your post, all I can see is "this user is blocked". :(b

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maddie raspberry ★ @othatsraspberry.com · 12/11/2024

help from the locals

james sunderland is look at a map when a mannequin pops out
he proceeds to ask it for directions and they both look over the map together

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Ember Moon @embermoon.games · 23/10/2024

What does a narrative team do? Reposting this graphic by @wildwinter.bsky.social on linkedin! I'll break down each category in its own post so it's not all packed into one giant alt text 🧵 #narrative #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamedev

Graphic of Job functions in a narrative team. Roles: These aren't consistent across the industry, but this is a reasonable model. Each role has a core expertise (e.g. narrative design, or writing) and each individual role or person is likely to have associated extra skills and responsibilities. In larger teams, the Narrative Designer may not do the writing, for example, and the Writer might not even do story design (particularly with outsourced writing).

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