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Sarah Cole @irny.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spider pot, spider pot, holds whatever…

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Just in time for my birthday – TERMINUS has been awarded 5 stars by @gonzohistory.bsky.social in the @forteantimes.bsky.social ! 🥳 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 To celebrate this happy confluence of events, I'm offering 15% off both Darkened Hill & Dale and TERMINUS on my web shop this weekend. ☺️ shop.patchworkfez.games

A close-up of the final paragraph of the review of TERMINUS in the Fortean Times. It reads: 'In its evocation of a specific kind of contemporary British urban strangeness, Terminus creates a unique and memorable setting for a story of a liminal space brushing against cosmic horror. ★★★★★'

The full text of the review of TERMINUS in the Fortean Times magazine, held by me. It's unfortunately too long to fit in this alt text.

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... It helped to have a first go at Village Rails with people who'd played before. Although they beat me thoroughly - there's more to think about than it initially appears. They knew an important rule that I hadn't spotted as it's well hidden.

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... Red and Dead is #1 in a modern fantasy series. It's set in Liverpool, and the protagonist is supernatural, but certainly not a wizard. A light read with just enough setting devt to be interesting, which was what I wanted. Will get #2 to see where it goes; could head into romance territory.

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... Spiderlight is a fairly light (in the sense of easy to read) story about a group of adventurers off to fight a dark lord, but mixes in thoughts about who gets designated as a monster and shades of morality. It felt like it'd been pretty fast to write.

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Tim Carmody @tcarmody.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Oh, I meant to do this - Books read in September (seeing as there actually were some for once; and I want to encourage myself to keep going) Spiderlight by Adrian Tchaikovsky Red and Dead by Violet Fenn (was reminded by spotting that some of my Kindle wishlist titles are on offer)

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This is the funniest thing I've seen today, possibly ever

A tweet by SarahStarberry that says "oh god read the vertical axis" on top of a chart measuring AI models' release dates and model numbers rather than any real capabilities

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Mailing a couple of boardgame publishers to ask if they could use editing help. If you are one, or know of a good one to ask, let me know! I've only done a small number of boardgame projects. It's a particular challenge of making processes very clear in a very concise form.

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[Editor's desk] Word use tips for tabletop games

One of my editor's desk blogs - English has lots of foibles that can trip you up, so here are a few things to watch out for. If you're looking for editing help this autumn, I provide high accuracy, insightful feedback and a supportive approach. silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word... #ttrpgcreator

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A sampling of word use tips and quirks that can ambush the unwary tabletop game creator.

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Atlas Shvitzed @therafischwartz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Worth it for "the Land Across" and "Borrowed Man" alone

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Boardgames meet tonight. Finally got to play my set of Village Rails, picked up at Games Expo. Not bad. Also Cosmoctopus and Port Royal.

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‘A nightmare to others!’

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Eryk @peregrinecoast.press · 01/10/2026

Left comment on social media ad (probably rashly). Shiny image and lots of superlatives, but it misses out saying what kind of thing the product -is-. (A book: could have been an rpg, is a graphic novel.) Don't forget to pigeonhole. Viewers need it to be relevant before they click through.

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Heads up to everyone who sells to the EU: from November 1st, the EU is introducing a new €2 customs handling fee per customs line, on top of the €3 duty fee that came in a couple of months ago. Each item will now cost a flat €5 before we even get into VAT!

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[Editor's desk] Word use tips for tabletop games

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A sampling of word use tips and quirks that can ambush the unwary tabletop game creator.

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🍁 Levi Kornelsen @levikornelsen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My small but vicious dog and I approve this system.

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Chris Hutton - TTRPG Insider @newsnerd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

White Wolf announced that Renegade Game Studios will no longer manage or develop the TTRPG part of World of Darkness as of 2027.

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L-EEK! @leask.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dudes rock

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Now extra-glad that I didn't book just before a convention.

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Hi, I'm Tim Gray. I provide freelance editing and proofreading for roleplaying game publishers, large and small, to make your work its best.

Are you looking for help with editing, proofreading or otherwise word wrangling for a ttrpg or boardgame project? Feel free to drop me a line. I have space this autumn, and can use my experience to make your product its best. silverbranch.co.uk/ttrpg-editing/

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The DriveThruRPG superhero sale ends tomorrow, so if you want the discount on my Legends Walk products, now's the time! Supers empowered by the gods, heroes and monsters of mythology. Original standalone and Truth & Justice setting supplement. #ttrpg www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...

Cover with a solid red background and the title 'Legends Walk!' in the centre in white.

A white cover with a red column down the left side. Just above the centre is the title 'Legends Walk!' in a copper effect. Below that an image of a woman in a grey dress walking, holding fire in her hand.

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