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Thought Punks 🎲 TTRPGs + Punk 👩‍🎤 @thoughtpunks.com · 13/10/2026

🌟 Elevate your #TTRPG experience with solo & low-prep modes! 🎲 Discover an effortless d6 oracle system. 👉 Get it: drivethrurpg.com/pro... Get the companions too: 🔍 Character Engine: drivethrurpg.com/pro... 🌍 World Engine: drivethrurpg.com/pro... Level up your game today!

cover image for Motif Story Engine
Dream like image of woman sleeping wrapping in clouds inside a book, Best GOLD Seller seal
text: Solo and GM-Lite Roleplaying
Motif Story Engine

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I’ve really enjoyed designing one-page micro-RPGs. The high constraints really challenge me to focus, experiment just a bit, and really commit to building out a solid short experience. If you’ve designed a micro-RPG, what did you (not) like about it? #TTRPGTuesday

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Camilla Zamboni 🔜 Metatopia @czamboni.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

This is an incredible resource - and the cover image for my game "Folk" comes from this book (properly attributed). Take a look: publicdomainreview.org/collection/t...

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The Algonquin Legends of New England (1884)

A brilliant collection of stories from the folklore tradition of the Algonquin peoples of North America, including tales of Glooskap, Lox, and the Rabbit Magician.

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Friday, Oct 16 is the last day to back! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ali... #indigames #ttrpg #zine #fairytale #folklore #trickortreat

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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 05/10/2026

no....no!!!!!

lowly worm is now driving the trolley problem trolley :(

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Baba Yaga's Trial A #microRPG where you, Baba Yaga, design tests for Vasilisa to unlock the secrets of her doll. Inspired by the Russian #fairytale, "Vasilisa the Beautiful." Consider #indiegames for #trickortreat this #Halloween! Now live on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ali...

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Baba Yaga’s Trial — a micro-RPG

Baba Yaga plans Vasilisa’s trial; there are lessons she must learn to unlock the secrets of her doll.

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wow! This is exciting! Thank you to all the early backers who made this happen!

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Eurydice? just launched. Will Orpheus be reunited with his deceased wife, Eurydice, at the end of the journey? Or will he get in his own way? You narrate his journey! Consider backing at tinyurl.com/Eurydice-microrpg #indiegame #TTRPG #kickstarter #myth #greekmyth

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Launching tomorrow! Follow now to get updates. Backers of this project will get access to documents of my design process, including prototypes, notes, sketches, and experiments. #myth #indiegames #indiettrpg #zines #ttrpg #microrpg #kickstarter

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This #WIPWednesday I’m seeking playtesters for Eurydice?, a micro-RPG based on the Greek myth. It can be played in 5+ minutes (depending on how in-depth you want to go into the story). #indiegames #indiegamedev #myth #ttrpg

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm planning to launch a Kickstarter Campaign for "Eurydice?" the micro-RPG I began designing at Play Make Learn 2026 Follow the project here for updates on the campaign: tinyurl.com/Eurydice-mic... #greekmythology #myth #ttrpgs #zines #Hadestown #PML2026

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Coming soon: Eurydice? A Micro-RPG

Orpheus must lead the love of his life out of the underworld, and he can't look back to see if she's following!

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Backers with deliverables will all have access to my prototype documents, some of my notes, and drawings. The final deliverable is a micro-RPG formatted as a zine booklet. See less

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What font would you pick for the title cover of your autobiography?

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Thank you! I really love the charming tilt game you all made.

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 10/07/2026

GM Tip: Keep your plans general and have some loose ideas to ad lib if you need to come up with something on the fly. As long as everyone is having fun, you're doing a good job - even if things go completely off the rails from what you expected. #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgCommunity #rpg

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

So stoked for @czamboni.bsky.social’s keynote this morning at Play Make Learn! #PML2026

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

My workshop, “Rasquache for Games: A Scrappy Approach to Making-Do with Found Objects” was so much fun! Thank you to all who came out to play, make, and learn! Shout out to my dad whose creations peppered my presentation. #PML2026

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Come make games with trash! Now in the council room! #PML2026

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Camilla Zamboni 🔜 Metatopia @czamboni.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

If you're at Play Make Learn today, go see @playfulmike.bsky.social session on using rasquache for games!

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Robert Yang @radiatoryang.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

new game release: Radiator Forever, a new ongoing re-remastered collection of all my experimental gay games, all in one package!... still free ($0), now on Steam + Steam Deck verified Info + links on my blog (SFW): www.blog.radiator.debacle.us/2026/07/radi...

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Radiator Forever is "Gay As A Service" + its debut July 2026 Update is Rinse And Repeat, Now On Steam

Design notes for Radiator Forever, my new all-in-one collection that will contain all my gay games... Eventually. Now Steam Deck verified!

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Good morning! Leaving Chicago bright and early to make it to Play Make Learn! #PML2026

Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I’m really excited for your keynote!!!

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Camilla Zamboni 🔜 Metatopia @czamboni.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

At the airport again. Heading to Madison, WI for one of the best events of the year: the wonderful "Play, Make, Learn" conference! I'm very excited to see some amazing food in person - @tenpenjenn.com @scorchadoom.bsky.social @playfulmike.bsky.social @unformedworlds.bsky.social and more!

A picture of a coffee in a take out container and a small plastic seal (Kami the traveling seal) on the counter of a cafe overlooking the Boston Logan airport.

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

PlayMakeLearn 2026 is later this week! Who will I see there?! What are you excited for? #PML2026

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The World of RPGs @theworldofrpgs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

On the one hand, it's cool to get a shout out on a campaign page. With @alicedgames.bsky.social s On the other hand, the campaign still needs some support to succeed, so here you go: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a... My interview is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JknW...

screenshot of backer kit update that mentions my interview with them and has links (including the one I have in the post itself)

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Os Keyes @okeyes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

@drnikko.bsky.social and I are putting together a special issue proposal for Big Data and Society on "Trans Data"! If you're an #STS nerd, or a #transstudies nerd, or ideally both, do submit ideas if you have them - docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Big Data and Society - Trans Data CFP

Call for PapersSpecial Issue of Big Data & Society on Trans Data Data and trans lives go - both fortunately and unfortunately - together. From surveillance systems seeking to normalise and control t...

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It was delight speaking with you! Thank you for reaching out!

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

On days like this, I go outside and pretend I'm Britney Spears in the #DarkChild remix video of #Overprotected.

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Hear about one of the amazing games in TTRPGrimoire by @joandark.com, designing “The Scales” based on the Egyptian story of The Weighing of the Heart. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sUdnky/ Back at: tinyurl.com/TTRPGrimoire #gamedesign #ttrpg #myth #storytelling #egyptianMythology

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TTRPGrimoire, on BackerKit. Link in bio. #fyp #myth #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #gamedesign

TikTok video by TTRPGrimoire

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Take it from yours truly, a TTRPG professional and lifelong mythology nerd: You want to add TTRPGrimore to your collection!

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What has prevented you from drawing recently?

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Today, the governor of my state had the audacity to declare June "nuclear family month" in a coded proclamation saying "Take back the rainbow!" But no matter what he says, June is still #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈 The Power of Pride bundle includes "Elsewhere," my fic about current events and not looking away.

THE POWER OF PRIDE promotional image in watercolor, featuring an illustration of a cute cyclops with long, purple hair, a purple eye, and wearing a rainbow tie-dye sundress as she holds a rainbow-colored umbrella. Beside her is a happy, black cat. By the figure's legs is a box for a project in the bundle: ELSEWHERE—a figure in yellow and blue sits backwards on a chair on a porch, gazing thoughtfully out at the night while it rains gently.

Info text reads:
The Power Of Pride
itch.io bundle
June 1 - July 6
Just one of 396 Projects made by Queer Creators!
$60 with wallpaper bonus pack, or $10+ PWYW

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

What an awesome tale! Thank you for sharing this

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

That's spectacular! The way you painted her face really brings her to life. Such talent!

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Mike Vazquez-DeAnda, PhD @playfulmike.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

TTRPGrimoire invites you to experience myths in novel ways through games. Enliven the stories of old through play! Back now: tinyurl.com/TTRPGrimoire Follow @alicedgames.bsky.social #TTRPG #TTRPGs #roleplaying #roleplayinggames #gamedesign #indiegames #myth #mythology #creativity #storytelling

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cécile @haraiva.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

MANIFESTO JAM 2026 An invitation/provocation for YOU to write a manifesto. Running for a full week from June 8th to June 15th (AEST). Participate and submit at: itch.io/jam/manifest...

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Manifesto Jam 2026

A game jam from 2026-06-07 to 2026-06-14 hosted by haraiva. MANIFESTO JAM 2026 A Manifesto for Manifesto Jam, 2026: SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS SO I CAN VISIT YOU AND EXPLAIN MY PASSIONS I'm sick of talks. I...

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

ICYMI: @alicedgames.bsky.social has a fantastic mythology-inspired TTRPG anthology crowdfunding right now and it is SO GOOD. Take a look at #TTRPGrimoire!

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