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Nerius.

@studiosquidink.bsky.social
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Writer of cartoons, scribbler of oddities, Nonsense animator, creator of The Long Watch rpg. Do DM me for art/writing mercenary business. linktr.ee/studiosquidink

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tor, mud skeleton @toothandshore.bsky.social · 22h
so my dark fantasy solo mudlarking RPG Kraldum is FUNDED!!! & we have 2 weeks left of campaign to make it even bigger & better. so incredibly grateful to everyone who's backed, shared, encouraged, or otherwise enabled me so far 💖🙏 gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Kraldum: Solo Fantasy Mudlarking RPG by tooth & shore - Gamefound
Go down to the shore below the city. Collect what you can. Survive what lurks there and beat the rising waters to make it home.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 4h
*hops from foot to foot* the thing the thing the thing
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ella "underfoot" carter 🔜 paxu @ellacarterart.bsky.social · 4h
This poetic, OSR game of mice-ry and the horror of being small has 3 days left until the campaign's over! Show the monsters lurking in the woods who's boss- back now for the physical version of WINTER'S BONES! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Winter's Bones: An RPG for Doomed Mice by We Be Dangerous Publishing - Gamefound
Become mice. Tiny, fragile creatures battling for survival against the horrors born of the Deep Still. Monsters lurk beneath the frost. Do you have what it takes to evade their clutches?
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Coming from a purveyor of peak strangeness that is The Wine Dark Sea, that's a huge compliment, thank you!
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Thank you Ella! Word of warning, though, bear hugs sent interdimensionally have a tendancy to multiply in transit, so easy does it.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Thank you so much Matt!! Although, you are at risk of our illustrious head administrator of The Long Watch giving you one of their special nicknames.
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Grimwick Arts @grimwickarts.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Back THE WINE DARK SEA TTRPG on Gamefound !! Link In Bio. Brand new odyssey-inspired sci fi horror game. Stretch goals: -Added backgrounds (illustrated by me) -Added artifacts (written and illustrated by me) -Added adversaries (illustrated by me) -Added adventure seeds (illustrated by me)
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We all want shit to get weird. But what if shit got weird in a transdimensional lighthouse and you have very little funding and almost no training. You've got this, right? Right? My uncanny solo RPG, The Long Watch is crowdfunding on Gamefound. Do the thing! gamefound.com/projects/stu...
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The Long Watch by StudioSquidink - Gamefound
The Long Watch is an uncanny solo RPG that sees players joining a mysterious and underfunded organisation. They'll tend their own transdimensional lighthouses — known as Beacons, assist strange beings...
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
While each Beacon is unique, they tend to fall into one of 5 Beacon types. Every type has an advantage…but that doesn’t mean it’ll help you in every situation. The Long Watch crowdfunding campaign is live til the 13th October. Back it now to safeguard(ish) reality gamefound.com/projects/stu...
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tor, mud skeleton @toothandshore.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
IT'S LARKIN TIME gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Kraldum: Solo Fantasy Mudlarking RPG by tooth & shore - Gamefound
Go down to the shore below the city. Collect what you can. Survive what lurks there and beat the rising waters to make it home.
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ella "underfoot" carter 🔜 paxu @ellacarterart.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Next up for #SoloSeptember, THE LONG WATCH! Tend a transdimensional lighthouse (aka Beacons), and deal with all the weirdness and wackiness that comes with it through a crunchy, punk-y lens. Nullify threats and help interdimensional creatures- It's also funny as hell! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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The Long Watch by StudioSquidink - Gamefound
The Long Watch is an uncanny solo RPG that sees players joining a mysterious and underfunded organisation. They'll tend their own transdimensional lighthouses — known as Beacons, assist strange beings...
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thank you so much for this lovely yell into the face of the Internet, Ella! You're the best!!
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tor, mud skeleton @toothandshore.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
hey it's me talking to @arcanecirclegames.bsky.social about Kraldum! we get into the projects inspirations and gameplay, dungeons as ecosystems, and the process of translating mudlarking into a fantasy-adventure RPG. huge thanks to Mike for inviting me on youtu.be/vazswXZmu1Y?...
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Tori Truslow with Kraldum | AC Spotlight
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ella "underfoot" carter 🔜 paxu @ellacarterart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Starting with Witches of Winter- a modern fantasy TTRPG about witchcraft, community, and climate collapse. Outside of the easy to pick up system (with Forged in the Dark/Daggerheart inspo) I was most obsessed with the 12 different types of magic your witch can yield! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Witches of Winter by Violet Blitz - Gamefound
A modern fantasy TTRPG about witchcraft, community, and climate collapse.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thank you so much for such a lovely share of my weird ol' game! And congratulations on absolutely smashing your goal!
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ahhh, thank you so much @toothandshore.bsky.social you marvelous marvel, you!
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There's A TTRPG For That @mint-rabbit.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Asher's Ridge, by @montfordtales.com, tells the story of paranormal happenings and goings on through the lens of a tv show. The Long Watch, by @studiosquidink.bsky.social, could happen in the very same town, on the lighthouse by the lake.
The word "Asher's" sits horizontally across the image of a red cliff, with the word "Ridge" dangling crossword-style, using the letter "R" to connect the two. The silhouette of evergreen trees and blue shadows frame the cliff on either side.The words "The Long Watch" in black ink are placed against a seafoam green background. Sketched into the background is the image of a lighthouse.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What an excellent pairing! And thanks so much for sharing my game!!
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Infinite Citadel @infinite-citadel.com · 24/09/2026
WE GOT THERE! Another stretch goal UNLOCKED! The Monster Mike Flip Zine is available as an add-on, choice of zine, and is automatically added to all of our All-In pledges! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Hope Dies Last by Infinite Citadel - Monster Mike is Here! - Gamefound
Another stretch goal has unlocked! Also, we listened to your feedback and added new rewards/add-ons to make sure *everyone* can support Hope Dies Last.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Ah, thank you so much for listing my game! I'm also crowdfunding a physical version on @gamefound.bsky.social as part of their RPG Party this year. gamefound.com/projects/stu...
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The Long Watch by StudioSquidink - Gamefound
The Long Watch is an uncanny solo RPG that sees players joining a mysterious and underfunded organisation. They'll tend their own transdimensional lighthouses — known as Beacons, assist strange beings...
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ella "underfoot" carter 🔜 paxu @ellacarterart.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
An update regarding my project at my day job- the RPG Party! I'm excited to share that a lot of these projects are going to be LIVE soon! We've got some SWEET games in here, and it would mean the world if you took a look and followed the games that interest you most. :) gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Search for projects - Gamefound
Gamefound is where amazing gaming projects come to life. Made by gamers for gamers to easily manage crowdfunding and pledge managers.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Jthroah's Lure: another legendary Beacon among Beaconers...mostly 'cos nobody wants to get stuck listening to this guy sing about the stupid ways they could die. The Long Watch is crowdfunding as part of this year's @gamefound.bsky.social RPG Party! Follow at tinyurl.com/TheLongWatchGamefound
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Join The Long Watch today! We're always recruiting...not that we have any trouble recruiting — who WOULDN'T want to live a life of solitude and transdimensional weirdness?! The Long Watch: And Uncanny Solo RPG: head to gamefound.com/projects/stu... to start your not at all hazardous journey.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
There are 3 solo RPGs in this year's Gamefound RPG Party: Dewin (by crackerjackalope.bsky.social ) , Kraldum (by @toothandshore.bsky.social ), and The Long Watch (by studiosquidink.bsky.social ). Each has its own unique setting, mechanics, and flavour. Follow them now: tinyurl.com/RPGParty2026
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Tattooed Reach: a legendary Beacon amongst Beaconers...mostly 'cos everyone wants the chance to slap up a sticker with a transdimensional traveller. The Long Watch is crowdfunding this autumn as part of @gamefound.bsky.social RPG Party. Follow along at: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We've arrived! There's no getting rid of us now!
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Plankton's Evil Grin from Spongebob Squarepants
ALT: Plankton's Evil Grin from Spongebob Squarepants
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Very excited that The Long Watch is part of this year's @gamefound.bsky.social RPG Party! I'll be funding a full physical version of The Long Watch - including manual, custom card deck, additional content, and other Beaconry items. Follow the project over at: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The older I get, the more haunted my self portraits become...
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I only went and joined in @billmakingstuff 's #bigbotbash3 and cobbled together this lil weirdo from...well...basically garbage. Go and peek at the full making video on me YouTube channel, please and thank you. #bigbotbash #bigbotbash2026 #scratchbuild #robot youtu.be/PtfwMsxcMTI
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Bashin' Trash Bots | Big Bot Bash 3
YouTube video by Studio Squidink
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
The middle finger is useful and important - especially at the moment. But I thought there could be a way to improve it...here's the video I made about it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JHz...
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Improving the Middle Finger | Making a Middle Finger Puppet
YouTube video by Studio Squidink
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
My latest Substack newsletter - And Another Thing - is a recording of the short story I wrote that kind of “unlocked” in my brain the direction I could take the weird fiction audio series I’m currently working on. studiosquidink.substack.com/p/and-anothe...
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And Another Thing: Seaweedside
A recording of a short story
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
🎵sound on for a chill little #ocean cosmic horror animation with lo-fi beats for your Friday... Who said eldritch creatures tasked to bring about the end times can't be cute and horrid at the same time? #cosmichorror #lofi #horror #cute #animation #illustration #weird
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
My latest Substack newletter includes my tentacle-brained essay about the cosiness of cosmic horror and how @failbettergames.bsky.social Sunless Sea feels like home. studiosquidink.substack.com/p/and-anothe...
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And Another Thing: Comfort In the Abyss — The Hygge of Cosmic Horror
An essay of tentacle-brained hypotheses
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Just a smattering of the crew of rogues who have taken to the deep - but which are you? #illustration #cartoon #rubberduck
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
I needed some weird art for my weird office wall, so I thought making some Fallen London/Sunless Sea tattoo flash would be sufficiently odd! You can now see the full making video: youtube.com/shorts/T7vxs... Do please checkout @failbettergames.bsky.social who make Fallen London and Sunless Sea!
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Drawing a Fallen London and Sunless Sea Tattoo Flash Sheet
YouTube video by Studio Squidink
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I've been making a Fallen London/Sunless Sea tattoo flash sheet (just something for the office wall)...here's a work in progress for where it's at right now. The awesome Clathermont & Daughters sheet template is by Gametee.co.uk and of course you should be visiting @failbettergames.bsky.social
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
If you're interested in me blathering about the eternal struggle to finish what I start, the latest edition of my Substack, Finishing School is up (there's an audio version too!) studiosquidink.substack.com/p/seven-fuck... Please do subscribe and share!
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Seven: Fuck It, Ship It
Kicking perfectionism in it's big ol' head.
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
A new post on my Substack is now up! Warning: contains a LOT of mystery meat references. studiosquidink.substack.com/p/five-getti...
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Five: Getting (retching sound) Organized
Yes, Virginia, this is for my sanity *roars*
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Nerius. @studiosquidink.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Ooh, look, it's me first Bluesky post. Took a bit, as I have the ol' social media fatigue. Here's hoping for something that doesn't make us want to chew on our own eyeballs! Anyway, why not check out me Substack - Studio Squidink's Finishing School? studiosquidink.substack.com
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Studio Squidink's Finishing School | Nerius. | Substack
Scribblings about the desperate struggle to actually finish creative projects. Click to read Studio Squidink's Finishing School, by Nerius., a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.
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