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David, the Table Top (they/them)

@theinkedknight.bsky.social
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34, nonbinary, bisexual, polyam, disabled, latinx, New Yorker Two time ENnie Award winning TTRPG writer and developer. Www.davidcastro.net

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Failbetter Games | Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 30/09/2026
We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs
Night. The House of Chimes - a tower which you might immediately think of as Big Ben - is adrift in the River Thames. It still seems to be keeping time. In the background, a large, alien building looms over the city of London.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 22h
How many creatures does one want for a monster collection for 5e anyway? Apparently the '14 MM had 350, and the 24 has more, but that's a ton.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's okay, as a designer, to make your 5e whatever game, actually. Maybe your take will be cool and innovative, but more importantly, that's where a lot of money is, and making art to pay your bills is as important as doing it for arts sake.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I won my first game with my jiang wick deck. is every creature in the deck only dogs? yes. do i have a version of this deck that is better with not dogs....yes...but i needed this
the end state of a game of my Jiang yanggu, alone deck versus the opponent's vraska deck. the only creature on my side of the field is a long-bodied grey dog.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I won my first game with my jiang wick deck. is every creature in the deck only dogs? yes. do i have a version of this deck that is better with not dogs....yes...but i needed this
the end state of a game of my Jiang yanggu, alone deck versus the opponent's vraska deck. the only creature on my side of the field is a long-bodied grey dog.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Arena fracture packs don't give you both mirrored pairs like it does in paper. Booo #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgfra
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I don't understand what spamming "your go" while I'm playing my combo is supposed to do? Get me mad? No, not really, not when I can either mute you or just...not look at it lol. I really don't understand.
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Jess 💖 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Millennial bisexuals everywhere arise! The beacons are lit!
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz on the set of The Mummy 4
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What I'm bringing to the job interview
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Witch Cat Cute Cat
Alt: Witch Cat Cute Cat
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ouinne @ouinne.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN REMINDER THAT ANYTHING WITH ACTIVATED CHARCOAL *WILL* FUCK WITH YOUR MEDICATIONS
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
During my Magnus Protocol relisten: Dumb American guy: wooden puppets don't count as a hostile, ma'am Me: YOU IDIOT YOU FUCKING DOUGHNUT YOU'RE A FUCKING DOLT #tmp #magpod @rustyquill.com
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Kachow
Crystal Hulk
Large construct
HP 110
AC 17
Speed 30 ft
Str 20 +5 dex 8 -1 con 20 +5 int 10 +0 wis 11 +0 cha 11 +0
Saves Con +9
Damage immunities: radiant, poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons that aren’t adamantine
Condition immunities: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft, passive perception 10
Languages: understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak
CR 9 
Immutable form. The hulk is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Magic resistance. The hulk has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic weapons. The hulk weapon attacks are magical
Glittering Refraction. When the hulk is subjected to radiant damage, it takes no damage. Instead, each other creature within a 10-foot radius of the hulk must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, each taking the amount of radiant damage prevented this way on a failed saving throw or half as much on a successful one. Creatures who fail this saving throw by 5 or more are also blinded until the end of their next turn.
Actions.
Multiattack. The golem makes two slam attacks.
Slam. melee weapon attack. +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. Hit: 21 (3d10+5) bludgeoning damage.
Blinding radiance (recharge 5-6): The hulk emits a flash of painfully bright and colorful light from itself in a 10-foot radius. Each creature that can see it in the radius must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 19 (3d12) radiant damage and becoming blinded until the end of their next turn on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Creatures who fail this save by 5 or more are stunned instead of blinded.
This action automatically recharges if the hulk is subjected to radiant damage
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
These are silly and I love them. Aussie animals for your druids. #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg
Platypus
Tiny Beast
HP 25
AC 13 (natural armor)
Speed 20 ft, swim 40 ft
Str 12 +1 dex 14 +2 con 11 +0 int 3 -4 wis 10 +0 cha 8 -1
Skills perception +2
Senses blindsight 60 ft, passive perception 12
CR 1/4
Hold breath. The platypus can hold its breath for 10 minutes.
Electroreception. The platypus can’t use its  blindsight while outside of water.
Action.
Claw. melee weapon attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for up to 1 minute. While poisoned this way the target is vulnerable to all damage. A creature poisoned this way may repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on them early on a successful save.Kangaroo
Medium beast
HP 30
AC 13 (natural armor)
Speed 30 ft
Str 16 +3 Dex 15 +2 Con 12 +1 Int 3 -4 wis 11 +0 cha 8 -1
Senses passive perception 10
Languages
CR 1/2
Hopping leap: When the kangaroo moves at least 10 feet beforehand, it can long jump up to 25 ft.
Stabilizing tail. The kangaroo has advantage on ability checks and saving throws against being pushed or knocked prone.
Kangaroo boxing. If the kangaroo hits a creature with its claw attack, it must succeed on a DC 13 strength saving throw or be grappled. If the target is grappled (escape DC 13), the kangaroo can make one kick attack against it as a bonus action.
Actions
Claw. melee weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage.
Kick. melee weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage. If the target isn’t grappled, the creature must succeed on a DC 13 strength saving throw or be pushed back up to 5 feet. If the creature fails this save by 5 or more, they are also knocked prone.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I watched Backrooms last night. Is it good? Yes. Do I wish the characters were much more developed? Yes. I also think it just kinda...ends? At the point I was locking in and was like oh okay this is more interesting.
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backrooms movie
Alt: backrooms movie
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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The Simpsons: Stop, He's Already Dead Meme
Alt: The Simpsons: Stop, He's Already Dead Meme
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Anybody who would decide to close this museum does not have Philadelphia’s best interests at heart.
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Tim Gaedke @timgaedke.com · 26/09/2026
talent is a lie
a cartoon picture of a frog throwing a crooked looking clay vase with the words “talent is a lie, just do it anyway”
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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Just helping with editing here. These bots aren’t sentient. They’re doing what they’re programmed to do. OpenAI, a private company supposedly bound by laws, committed federal crimes.
Screenshot of BBC article: OpenAI bots (struck through) meddled with multiple US government agency sites
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Bee, dog in the city @brodnork.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ad from Good Boy Gamer magazine in 2001
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
These are silly and I love them. Aussie animals for your druids. #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg
Platypus
Tiny Beast
HP 25
AC 13 (natural armor)
Speed 20 ft, swim 40 ft
Str 12 +1 dex 14 +2 con 11 +0 int 3 -4 wis 10 +0 cha 8 -1
Skills perception +2
Senses blindsight 60 ft, passive perception 12
CR 1/4
Hold breath. The platypus can hold its breath for 10 minutes.
Electroreception. The platypus can’t use its  blindsight while outside of water.
Action.
Claw. melee weapon attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for up to 1 minute. While poisoned this way the target is vulnerable to all damage. A creature poisoned this way may repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on them early on a successful save.Kangaroo
Medium beast
HP 30
AC 13 (natural armor)
Speed 30 ft
Str 16 +3 Dex 15 +2 Con 12 +1 Int 3 -4 wis 11 +0 cha 8 -1
Senses passive perception 10
Languages
CR 1/2
Hopping leap: When the kangaroo moves at least 10 feet beforehand, it can long jump up to 25 ft.
Stabilizing tail. The kangaroo has advantage on ability checks and saving throws against being pushed or knocked prone.
Kangaroo boxing. If the kangaroo hits a creature with its claw attack, it must succeed on a DC 13 strength saving throw or be grappled. If the target is grappled (escape DC 13), the kangaroo can make one kick attack against it as a bonus action.
Actions
Claw. melee weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 6 (1d6+3) bludgeoning damage.
Kick. melee weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage. If the target isn’t grappled, the creature must succeed on a DC 13 strength saving throw or be pushed back up to 5 feet. If the creature fails this save by 5 or more, they are also knocked prone.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Kachow
Crystal Hulk
Large construct
HP 110
AC 17
Speed 30 ft
Str 20 +5 dex 8 -1 con 20 +5 int 10 +0 wis 11 +0 cha 11 +0
Saves Con +9
Damage immunities: radiant, poison, psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons that aren’t adamantine
Condition immunities: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft, passive perception 10
Languages: understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak
CR 9 
Immutable form. The hulk is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Magic resistance. The hulk has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic weapons. The hulk weapon attacks are magical
Glittering Refraction. When the hulk is subjected to radiant damage, it takes no damage. Instead, each other creature within a 10-foot radius of the hulk must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, each taking the amount of radiant damage prevented this way on a failed saving throw or half as much on a successful one. Creatures who fail this saving throw by 5 or more are also blinded until the end of their next turn.
Actions.
Multiattack. The golem makes two slam attacks.
Slam. melee weapon attack. +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. one target. Hit: 21 (3d10+5) bludgeoning damage.
Blinding radiance (recharge 5-6): The hulk emits a flash of painfully bright and colorful light from itself in a 10-foot radius. Each creature that can see it in the radius must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 19 (3d12) radiant damage and becoming blinded until the end of their next turn on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. Creatures who fail this save by 5 or more are stunned instead of blinded.
This action automatically recharges if the hulk is subjected to radiant damage
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Inspirational Skeletor @skeletorinspires.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Make it exist first. You can make it good later. Says Skeletor thinking this octopus staff needs some more work.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
WE HAVE STRIXHAVEN. USE IT
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El 🗡🐺🛡 @defiantmartyr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Recent playtest survey email from wotc asking how people feel about Harry Potter, among other properties.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It’s Saturday! 📺 Post a cartoon series you love:
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Gravity Falls: Double Dipper Pines
Alt: Gravity Falls: Double Dipper Pines
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The question is irrelevant to me. Do I bring an iced coffee to a job interview? Yes. Do I bring it inside? No! I use my webshooters to hide it on an exterior wall. Duh
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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#dnd concept: a hulk (word I'm using to replace golem) made of diamond. Immune to nonmagical nonadamantine weapon damage, when hit with radiant damage the light refracts, hitting everything in a radius around it instead, when is destroyed, it's literally diamonds enjoy the wealth
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writing as Filamena Young @filamena.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is the real 'threat to men' you'll never see fought against by MAHA and the Right.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Okay but what if it's already smoked and it's a tray of it? Do I get a bonus for those black vinyl gloves?
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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
no they weren't very close to 0% of the SS were hanged the vast, vast seriously vast majority of people who carried out the Holocaust weren't ever punished.
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 26/09/2026
Does my Speak-n-Spell feel pain when I type O-U-C-H? The jury is out. Philosophers and neuroscientists say that's fucking stupid, but I called a guy from the Center for Pretending that Household Electronics Are Sentient and he said there's no way to know for sure.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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J. Jonah Jameson's Iconic Laugh
Alt: J. Jonah Jameson's Iconic Laugh
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AbyssalBrews | Weekly Magic Items for D&D and PF2E @abyssalbrews.com · 26/09/2026
Mark my words, the current Gen AI paint stroke font trend is the modern day Comic Sans. It's a mark of low quality garbage. It shows you don't care. If I see this at a craft or maker fair, I will avoid you. If I see it on Facebook, I will boycott your business.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 25/09/2026
NBC News' Claudio Lavanga asked Pope Leo if he had anything to do with Chicago White Sox 'miraculous' historic ride to the playoffs during the pope's flight to Paris.
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The spice must not flow
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Shivam Bhatt @shivambhatt.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Just give us Florence Pugh as a lesbian James Bond. I assure you people will be totally normal about this
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It took all month but hell yeah I did it again, let's go comp brawl. #mtg #magicthegathering
screenshot of the victory page from magic arena ranking up to diamond
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Sin Archbishop of Sloth Kendo D. Smith @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
So it is that easy huh….
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The moral of Resident Evil is go home when your shift is over, don't let them keep you late
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David, the Table Top (they/them) @theinkedknight.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Someone could probably write a paper about how people doing this with only strengthens the point of This is America
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Michele, a Ghost of Cinders @ghostofcinders.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Reposts are appreciated, folx. That book deserves more love.
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Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 25/09/2026
Meanwhile, I’m like:
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Rip Bozo
ALT: Rip Bozo
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Lyght, DinoGirl @indominus-lux.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If they can't piss in the pool then shouldn't have pooled the piss. God damn losers
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Command Zoe🔜PAX Unplugged @commandzoe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
BUGS NOOOOOO!!!!!!
bugs photoshopped onto on eaten by piranhas
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William the Unstoppable 🦖 @toomuchdew.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#freethebugs
School of Piranha
{1}{U}
Creature — Fish

At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {1}{U}.

Some schools (socials) aren’t worth getting into.

3/3
Illustrated by Daren Bader

from Magic: the Gathering — Exodus (1998)
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Spine @spinebustertee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
...this is especially true because Piranha aren't actually dangerous. It's a media myth that they're bloodthirsty and super deadly. Which makes them treated pretty similar to how the media paints trans people, really.
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Dix @dixonij.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Taking a dip in a piranha pool" is infinitely less vitriolic than people wishing literal "I hope you die" sentiments and it's a completely unrealistic scenario. I see posts get away with breaking every one of the "for example" bullet points and yet it's only trans folk who get held to standard.
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Dix @dixonij.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Okay, but like this is actually one of the best comparisons of the whole situation: a false boogeyman/reputation perpetuated by poor media portrayal #freethebugs
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🏳️‍⚧️Dr. TS_Eliot 🇵🇷 ($20/$300) @ts-eliot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
@moderation.bsky.app hey, you fucking morons. Learn what an actual threat is. Learn what graphic violence is. “Take a dip in a piranha pool” is a fucking cartoon scenario. I could do your job better than you in my sleep. You incompetent boob. Is that graphic sexual content now? No! #freethebugs
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