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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

"Come on, man, let's just develop one more artistic discipline. What can possibly go wrong?" - his inner voice says, as the skies over the distant horizon begin to brighten up and Main Theme by Rik Schaffer fades out. Three more weeks and I'll get there.

A blurry approximation of Mikhail's stat black if he was a V20 character with the focus on new line Shaders/Real Time Rendering, as if that's what he is trying to reliably add to his gamedev disciplinary arsenal.

While the visual joke is a bit crude, it provides interesting insights in what he sees as his skills are at the age of 36.

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

@uktin.bsky.social is at the @canterburygamescon.bsky.social today! Canterbury, come say Hi and get yourself a new game!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's not easy, being a wizard, but that syzygy energy will not seal to a scroll itself!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

When @adventurex.bsky.social tells me to buy tickets, I do just that, because I know I will have to put those tickets in my inventory and drag and drop them directly on the guard's hitbox, in Chapter 3 to move forward.

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Great @crowdcontrol.dropout.tv show tonight at the Roundhouse! @jacquisneal.bsky.social was masterfully keeping the action going. I'll be back on Sunday for the hot gossip of @dirtylaundry.dropout.tv. Who's coming to see @lilydu.bsky.social and learn more True Facts About Grant Anthony O'Brien?

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

As an Eastern-European household, we usually don't spend a lot of time in third spaces and prefer to have guests. This means we are more comfortable with an unexpected garden sleepover party in a medieval tent, than meeting up for a pint Our glorious new tent by my old pal INSTAGRAM: andrey_yumanow

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I see this ad everywhere now. For me this title says Srdse Dogs Dp yoric nesh musisdl I respect the effort of an international team of scientists and heroism of Belka and Strelka, yet I find UK graphic designers using Cyrillcs as decoration in 2026 fucking miserable. Nick, Van and Will - do better!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Left to fester and rot, old ruin of Sarkamavri have seen how over many decades old roads eroded, as not even the reckless graverobbers wanted to touch those cursed stones. #FishboneArchipelago

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"The day begins, and now let's see What this new world will do for me?" So, it's 36, huh? Let's see what's on the horizon! 📷 Anastasia Sulyagina

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Today I'm at the Develop Conference, talking VR development, professional training in Utilities and how Skewb Climate helps the industry to evolve. If you would like to learn more about us, or talk about CRPGs from the 90s for too long - drop me a DM or tap on my shoulder at the Double Tree!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Lighthouse of Juriah serves as the headquarters of the Cabal of Lighthouse Keepers. Populated by Archipelago's nobility and chosen spellcasting prodigy, this place uses it's vast resources to restore, experiment and archive the arcane mysteries of the antediluvian past. #FishboneArchipelago

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

See a crab, post a crab Here's Pashtran Scavenger crab! An illustration I've done for Lost Lighthouse adventure. You can get it now with 20% off using a code: SummerOfAdventure at @rpg-trader.bsky.social rpg-trader.com/creator/947/...

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I really enjoyed Tabletop Unconference this Saturday. Comfortable format, live discussions of vital topics, glorious people. You can't appreciate an event like this more, if you're seeing half of this space once a year for 5 minutes at the con. Sarah, thank you for creating a room where it happens.

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Good evening. After talking to multiple friends supporting @rpg-trader.bsky.social I decided to join the platform as well. Unlike my itch bundles, these versions are not divided into game + digital extras, but function as complete digital editions. rpg-trader.com/products/471... #solorpg #ttrpg

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Escape from the Tower of Dusk on RPG Trader

A Fantasy Prison Break solo-rpg

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

So on my way to Warwick a random guy peered in my empty train car and seeing me wearing tweed and writing my audio drama script on a laptop asked me: "Is this a First Class carriage, mate?". It was not, but, I am happy to bring some class on the road with me.

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sometimes Duolingo makes me feel like I'm king Xerxes

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This #SelfPromoSaturday I am happy to share a new #Thriarim battle map! Explore 'Alaktu Kappu cloister' in orthographic and isometric projections in Day and Night versions here www.patreon.com/posts/alaktu... #TTRPG #drawsteel #DnD #pathfinder #Daggerheart #IronFirebrand Call me if you need a map!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Thanks, Kat! I've spent 11 months last year designing, illustrating, testing & rebuilding a Solo-RPG game book I've written in my third language. I've gained weight and lost sleep, but I am happy to spit in the face every GenAI fucker that spreads pity nonsensical gospel of this vile corrupted tech

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

What a year for @uktin.bsky.social at the #UKGE! We've met many friends old and new, continued to provide space for indie authors to showcase creative projects, sold out many zines, coordinated our joyful #StampQuest to showcase our community to a massive new audience. Thank you all for your trust!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Good morning, #UKGE! We are ready for you at the @uktin.bsky.social stall with a bunch of lovely #TTRPG s and much more! See you in a bit!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Almost ready, friends! Come and grab yourself some indie gold, while our supply lasts! - Only 30 box sets of #Archeterica by Anton Relict - Only 10 collectors editions of #EscapeFromTheTowerOfDusk by @ronamis.bsky.social -Only six-seven copies of the 1st Ed. Rosewood Abbey by @rolistespod.itch.io

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Taking half of our stall on my back like a snail. Folks, if you're using @uktin.bsky.social 's help to present your games this weekend at #UKGE don't forget to pack your stock today! Find us and lovely indie games from UK and Beyond at Hall 3-510 See you all soon!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

What a fascinating show! Huge congratulations to glorious Evan Call and the orchestra tonight. Three hours in tears. What a treat!

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If you're not participating in Democracy, that means Yang Wen Li died for nothing. Go vote if it's time for you to do so!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

PSA for folks with corporate laptops: If hypothetically you recently attempted to purchase an entry ticket to the Ninja Sex Party performance, there is a chance you not only have the URL ninjasexparty.com/tour blocked, but also you had triggered the corporate infosec alert as well. Hypothetically.

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Folks, you might already know, but @critawards.bsky.social submissions are open now! You've told me before I should showcase my work more and not only on cons, so I thought I should submit Escape from the Tower of Dusk. This will be my first TTRPG application for anything, so fingers crossed.

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I was slinging leaflets at 14 Got my first graphic design job at 16 then joined a gamedev studio at 20 I was a TV-host, I've build metal gigs, LARP games, illustrated mobile games & CD-covers, was a Ren Faire knight and a warehouse keeper. 22 years of labor solidarity on International Workers' Day

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Today I was able to feed pumpkin soup and cherry cheesecake to a hometown friend I haven't see since before the pandemic. Now I am a mix of quiet joy and nostalgic melancholy.

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Final moments to get MAGIC OF INVENTORYING!

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

@uktin.bsky.social had a chance to join Call to Adventure on Saturday. It was a lovely con, but due to multiple TFL closures around Kensington, many folks weren't able to see what CtA had to offer. If you've missed it too - take a look at our online catalogue, maybe? uktin.carrd.co#conventions-...

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

UK TTRPG Folks - have you heard of Idearoll before? No sensationalism, no jump-cuts, just a great well-researched interview. I think @fishkiller.crimea.ua done a marvelous job and TTRPG space needs more in-depth conversations. What do you think about their format?

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I don't have any jokes this year, but I do have a new map for the new month. Get the day and night, iso and flat options using the link below: www.patreon.com/posts/ceotak...

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Happy 4000 hours to my favorite game on @steampowered.com - one and only @blender.org

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Am I building a pile of assets so I could build and CRPG in 3 years? Who knows! But if you like isometric maps - here is the new one I'm giving away www.patreon.com/posts/walled... #FishboneArchipelago

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

A perfect weekend to get out of a fantasy prison, isn't it? This Valentine's Day - GO SOLO because my dice building journaling Solo RPG - Escape From the Tower of Dusk is now available on Etsy! 📷 Amazing product photos by Anastasia Sulyagina #SelfPromoSaturday #FishboneArchipelago #TTRPG #SoloRPG

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

A perfect weekend to get out of a fantasy prison, isn't it? This Valentine's Day - GO SOLO because my dice building journaling Solo RPG - Escape From the Tower of Dusk is now available on Etsy! www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4... #SelfPromoSaturday #FishboneArchipelago #TTRPG

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Absolutely great time at tonight's London premiere of @felicia.day 's The Guild: The Musical! Stunning cast! Solid performance. Can't wait to see it again in full glory. There are still tickets left: theotherpalace.co.uk/the-guild-th... Cavin Cornwall as Vork (as Jean Valjean) is a highlight!

Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

City of Qalhat was a hub of trade and culture, visited by Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo. It is unclear is the mausoleum was build by Bibi Maryam for her husband Baha Al-Din Ayaz or vice versa, but it's a marvelous architectural site, celebrating legacy of the healer wise woman and the ruler of Hormuz.

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Folks, as you know, super creative people are notoriously bad at self-promo. So if @hexenkraft.bsky.social is not adding his own friggin' whole website full of music to this post - I will! Take a listen and hire this legend: play.reelcrafter.com/Logan-Richar...

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Here is a sketch of tower of glorious Muttrah fort, that, pardon the pun, towers over the Muscat harbour, perched on top of Al-Hajar mountains. Initially built by Portuguese in 1507, it has fallen and was conquered by the anti-colonial freedom fighters of Ya'rubid dynasty.