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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

* caveating that 'quick' comment by saying this still took me weeks. Speed has never been my strong suit! 😂 ** Sword is called The Skinning Knife & was forged as a scalpel for frost giants (who were likely worshippers of Auril) for the purpose of skinning trolls. It is a VERY evil sword.

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A cute & quick* drawing to test out my new graphics tablet. Since I'm always thinking about our D&D campaign, I couldn't resist drawing @ksandrarpg.bsky.social 's half-orc paladin, Ulda reacting to my eldritch knight's Totally Not Evil™️ magic weapon!** #dnd #DungeonsandDragons #dndart

Digital drawing of a half-orc woman wearing an expression of disgust and concern while looking at sword that gives off rancid vibes.

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Tanya Floaker @floaker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is the truth. I also have a susspicion that the funding campaign split between Kickstarter and Backerkt has had a negative impact on small/hobby creators (esp given how hard the latter push the capitalistic aspects of the process).

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hell yeah for childhood educational video games!

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Also, special mention to My First Math Adventure 1: Counting and Sorting. That penguin and polar bear live rent free in my head to this day! 😂

Screenshot of thw video game 'My First Math Adventure 1 - Counting and Sorting'

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

God knows there were several more games than I could include in 9 spaces. Thinking fondly of the Star Wars: episode 1 - Racer game (that I never did well on, but loved it anyway) & Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Loved yeeting stormtroopers into the sky!

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

VtMB was both my bisexual awakening (thanks Jeanette) & my intro to the WoD setting. Didn't know it was a TTRPG until stumbling on a Salubri themed fanfic on FF dot net in the 2010s! 😂 22 years later, I'm sat with my collection of VtM books behind me & a Tzimisce & Lasombra tattoo sleeve on my arm!

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Me and 9 games that shaped my childhood Oblivion was my 1st open world fantasy RPG. Loved running around Cyrodiil & avoiding the plot! Left 4 Dead & Counter-Strike were my first multiplayer games played with my dad & his gaming forum friends. (Photo taken by the wonderful @ksandrarpg.bsky.social)

My 9 games list. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. Tomb Raider 3. Left 4 Dead. Counter-Strike: Source. Star Wars: Republic Commando. FEAR: First Encounter Assault Recon. The Sims. Tomb Raider: Legend.

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Heads-up for fellow CRPG dungeon crawler fans as one to avoid: this one is made by ban-evading neo-nazis.

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Malcolm Craig @malcolmcraig.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

1) So You're A Game Designer Who Needs Advice From a Historian? Games with historical/historically inspired settings/themes are great. Occasionally an email pops into my university inbox from someone seeking advice, feedback, consultancy, and so on. As the advice-seeker, what's the best approach?

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I want to see the sitcom of the tired Yautja mechanic who's gotten home late & is ranting to the family about getting stuck at the garage after end of shift. All because some asshole warrior demanded they fix up their ship after it got fucked up royally by some pesky humans 🙄

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I really loved Prey! Can also recommend. Although I have to admit that the only other piece of Predator media I've experienced outside of Prey is AvP, soooo make of that what you will! 😂

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RPG Roots @rpgroots.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Another guest for Season 1 of RPG Roots is Aleksandra Brokman @ksandrarpg.bsky.social - a Polish historian and TTRPG designer based in Scotland and author of Wise Women, a game about witchcraft, prejudice, and social norms inspired by Eastern European (plant) folklore. 1 /

In this poster there is a picture of Aleksandra Brokman in the forefront, and two covers from her game Wise Women in the back. He name appears at the top.

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The vote on this takes place this afternoon. Just wishing I'd heard about it sooner. If you reside in Scotland, please take the time to send this to your local MSPs. AI data centres have no place in Scotland. actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QE...

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Emtcub @cumpigcub.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Star Trek: The Original Series 🙃

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Today marks the beginning of our trial against Rockstar to hold them accountable for firing workers who were trying to unionise. In order for us to see this through to the end, we need your support. Please donate to and share our fundraiser for the Rockstar 31: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/wWq5Omj...

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Defend union rights: Support the Rockstar 31

Justice for 31 Rockstar employees who formed a union and were fired en masse

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RossyDoesDrawings (commissions open) @rossydoesdrawings.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I was wondering, does anyone work as an illustrator and has dealt with contracts before? I have been given a contract to sign and could really use some advice about it because I don't understand it. Also here is a creature.

a drawing of a pink goblin or troll who is wearing overalls fastened with a button and a bone and they have moss on their fur and a pointed brown cap.

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'm sorry everything is so much right now. Sending you all my best.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

RNLI staff have faced "unacceptable" online & physical abuse since anti-migrant protests. "Deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding" by thugs hiding behind "balaclava or a keyboard". Solidarity with RNLI volunteers. They do a great job in saving lives, must be respected.

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Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says

Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'm so sorry, Steve. Sending you all my best. 🫂

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

These 3 beautiful Iron Lung & Project Hail Mary prints by @ iatepebbles (on Instagram) arrived! These photos do not do them justice! Their Instagram is here: www.instagram.com/iatepebbles

3 art prints.
Left is Simon from Iron Lung with the faint shadow of the eel looming over his shoulder.
Centre is an Iron Lung print that captures the gross, fleshy, eldritch and body horror of the film.
On the right is Grace and Rocky from Project Hail Mary, shown in the style Rocky's echolocation was portrayed in the film. A star is on Grace's forehead, a line leading from it to another star in the centre of Rocky. Above them it reads "you are very brave".

Close up of the Iron Lung print. It captures the gross, fleshy, eldritch and body horror of the film. There are many stringy pieces of gore and protruding, needle like teeth throughout the composition. Several small portraits of Simon are fanned out across the top of the image. The pendant holding the last seed can be seen on the left, and in the centre is the small pale figure of the blood eel. Text on the left hand side reads: "Even the iron still / fears the rot, / hiding from something / I cannot stop. Walking on shadows / I cant lead her back."

Close up of the print of Simon from Iron Lung with the faint shadow of the eel looming over his shoulder.

Close up of the print of Grace and Rocky from Project Hail Mary. It is shown in the style Rocky's echolocation was portrayed in the film. A star is on Grace's forehead, a line leading from it to another star in the centre of Rocky. Above them it reads "you are very brave".

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Tyler, from the Internet (Haunted) @tylerfromtheinternet.com · 07/09/2026

hello my baby hello my honey hello darkness my old friend

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Paolo of Lost Pages 🧙‍♀️ witchy season @lostpages.co.uk · 03/09/2026

Maybe the solution is to gift a copy of Earthsea to all HP fans.

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Anyway, I may have just used my reflex action to punt a moth across my bedroom in alarm. I'm sorry for passing my dex check, lil guy... You were just vibing! 😭

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thought I'd chipped the top of my wardrobe doors, since I could see something flat & brown sticking over the edge. Went to brush it away & boy howdy, lemme tell you, the squeak of alarm I let out when that "wood chip" was, a) fuzzy, b) alive, & c) actively flying at my face has concerned local dogs!

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I'm simultaneously sad to miss you, as you inspired me to binge read all of the Saints of Steel series last Tabletop Scotland & I'd been meaning to thank you (and also pickup a copy of Sworn Heart), while also delighted that you can enjoy some time off! I hope you have a fantastic holiday!

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

(6/6) -conversation. And would you mind if I used the screenshots you've used here to post said thoughts on my own page? I'm not wanting to inundate you with notifications, or accidentally start an argument in your comments about a point you weren’t making! 😂

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

(5/6) BTW I have some thoughts the screenshot'd post, but there's a LOT of thoughts & I don't think they're hugely relevant to the point you're making in this thread. Could I ask where those screenshots are from? I wasn't sure if they're from another online space, or parts of a private-

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

(4/6) -over recent years with DnD being the Disney of the TTRPG world, rise of gen-AI BS, etc. So, if that's the direction you're meaning, then I'll bow to others' expertise and get back in my lane! 🙂

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

(3/6) -the TTRPG market & small businesses/creators trying to make a living selling their games, then I'd definitely agree that being a full time games designer looks to be incredibly difficult (at least it seems from the outside) & that's probably worsened-

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

(2/6) -aren't interested in learning, who don't care to broaden their horizons, but hasn't that always been an issue? It could be exacerbated by the numbers of folks knocking at the hobby's metaphorical door. If we're speaking from the perspective of-

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

(1/6) I don't know that I agree that the hobby is dying. Mostly because that sounds like it will fully end. I think there's always going to be folks who, in some format or another, will wind up role-playing. Because ultimately play is fun! I'd agree that there are folks who-

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Upside Downie @adownie.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Flu season is almost upon us. Stay safe, folks

An image depicting handshake alternatives and the resulting germ
Transfer reductions:

High Five: 50% less bacteria transferred

Fist Bump: 78% less transferred

Sweep the Leg (martial arts takedown move): 100% less transferred.

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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Please be vocal about not using AI. We have to normalize it. No "I'm not going to say that because it should be assumed. I'm not going to give them this". We don't have time for that shit ideological shit right now. NOW is the time to capitalize on waning favorability. Ppl want human made

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm so sorry for your loss. We had to do the same for our cat last year and it's never easy. Sending you all my best.

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

London-based landowner is putting the iconic Glenelg to Skye ferry at risk. Support the local community - not millionaire financiers - & save the world famous Glenelg to Skye ferry by joining me & signing the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

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Save the Glenelg - Skye ferry!

This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but it's under threat thanks to a wealthy la...

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Thank you for your kind words & for giving me the space to RP her in such a great setting. It wouldn't have been the same without our between-session chats & having so many incredible NPCs & situations to engage with. I believe that having such a strong ST as you helped her be fully realised!

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Ksandra @ksandrarpg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Photography is a hobby I've been neglecting recently (I'm trying to change it now). I haven't posted a picture in a while, but I'm actually quite happy with this one.

A black and white photo of several burned silhouettes of tree trunks on a mountain slope. Branches are reaching out into white background of the sky, towards upper right corner of the picture. The ground is covered in low vegetation and partially disappears in the fog.

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I've been thinking back fondly on our #VtM actual play set in post WW2 Warsaw. Decided to update an old-as-balls tumblr post about my PC, Bea, to include details about her Malkavian clan curse, her Merits & Flaws & links to various playlists, Pinterest board etc. www.tumblr.com/thehatishere...

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💬 0 🔁 1 ❤️ 1 · Beatrycze from the Vampire the Masquerade: Ruins of Warsaw Actual Play · Name - Beatrycze "Bea" Woźniak Clan - Malkavian Sire - Felicja Generation - 11th Date of birth - 15th A…

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Tabletop Scotland @tabletopscot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

2026 Exhibitor Spotlight: We are delighted to have the Game Workers branch of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain join us at Tabletop Scotland! You can find them here @gameworkers.co.uk 1/2

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The Hat Is Here [they/them] @thehatishere.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I'm so glad you're able to enjoy some chill time!

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emma 🌙✨ gothHoblin @gothhoblin.me · 11/08/2026

I'm hosting a game jam for Halloween themed TTRPGs & supplements for 3 or more players! Submissions to this jam will go on to be a part of a co-op bundle with all proceeds shared equally between creators 🦇 on sale through Sept/Oct 🎃 itch.io/jam/hallowee...

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Hot Ghoul Halloween TTRPG Bundle Jam

A game jam from 2026-08-11 to 2026-08-26 hosted by gothHoblin. This jam is collecting entries for a co-op bundle of Halloween themed TTRPGs and supplements. It is open to entries from August 11th to A...

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