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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 06/10/2026

The game is a cozy, narrative game for 2-5 Tea Dragons and 1 Alchemist (the owner of the tea shop). The dragons will earn and spend Hoard Tokens to try and fix issues around the café. But don’t over-succeed, or your dragon magic will overflow and cause its own shenanigans!

A small, round dragon (prickly and scaly like a pinecone) snoozes and cuddles with a warm teapot. A pair of hands is reaching in from offscreen and trying to pry the teapot out of the dragon’s grip.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 06/10/2026

It’s announced! I’m so excited to start talking about my next project: A Nice Wyrm Brew! It’s a slice-of-life game of tea dragons helping to run a bustling café. Delight your customers and serve tea, while trying your best to resist hoarding the teacups. farhorizonscoop.beehiiv.com/p/missive-20...

A large cafe sign, shaped like a teapot, with the name “A NICE WYRM BREW” in large red letters. A small red dragon is sleeping on top of the sign.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 19/08/2026

#Zine month day 19 in the airport: You Act Like Prey is another one by @bibimzines.bsky.social. Certainly an interesting read in public, but I enjoyed the style and presentation immensely. A thoughtful and evocative poem.

A booklet with orange tigers and text printed on a sky blue background. One tiger is biting a hand while the other lays on the ground. The text says “YOU ACT LIKE PREY
A POEM BY BIBIMZINES 비빔진
2025.11”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 19/08/2026

Almost missed #Zine month day 19 but I’m counting it anyway. Today is “a stone in the glass” by @whitefoxhats.bsky.social. Another powerful batch of poems but more hopeful than their last set. I enjoyed the number of twisted nature metaphors that made me rethink innocuous items.

A plain booklet that says “a stone in the glass
M. Claude,
FCK”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 18/08/2026

#Zine month day 17: Machine God by @bibimzines.bsky.social. It’s a really well presented deep-dive into the effects of AI fueled psychosis, the groups trying to fight against it, and the mechanisms by which our brains can be fooled by an algorithm. Prepare yourselves.

A booklet with an image replicating Michelangelo’s David with man and god reaching to touch each other, except the hand of god is replaced by a robotic arm. The text says

MACHINE
GOD
a zine about parasitic Al and LLM-induced psychosis
by bibimzines 비빔진 (december 2025)

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 17/08/2026

#Zine month day 16 is Armenia + Artsakh by @entangledroots.bsky.social. It’s a well written and concise history of Armenia, the culture, and the modern implications of the genocide. It’s been over 100 years but the culture is still being repressed and denied. Great read.

A booklet with a black on orange image of a pomegranate. The text says “Armenia + Artsakh A BRIEF INTRODUCTION”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 16/08/2026

Day 15 of #Zine month. Went to a funeral today, and happened by chance to grab Mourning Pages I by @hammerandhemlock.bsky.social. Beautiful and heartfelt. Some desperately needed catharsis for a tough day. Thank you.

A plain zine cover that says

mourning pages l
rosie pringle

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 15/08/2026

#Zine month day 14 is CATS I know (I only know 2) by @dinousb.bsky.social! It’s ADORABLE and SILLY and absolutely my vibe today. I needed that little injection of whimsy after a lot of travel and it really helped 💜💜

The text on the cover of a zine says
CATS
I know
(I only know 2)
dinoUSB

There are two silhouettes of cat heads, one very pointy and tall and the other very round.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 13/08/2026

#Zine month day 13 is apropos of my current trip back to western NY: Screaming and Screaming into the Void by @thatdeafzinester.bsky.social. A raw and personal commentary on the struggles of Deaf/HH people, it’s a good reminder of how easy it is to unintentionally exert privilege.

A book with art of a screaming mouth. The text is

screaming
and
screaming
into the
VOID

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 13/08/2026

#Zine month day 12 is a #TTRPG! Who Keeps the Dog? by Amber Griffin. The premise is so sad! But the game is really well presented and the art is fantastic. Using the dog as a game mechanic is inspired.

The cover art is two people at a table with a dog underneath. The text says “WHO KEEPS THE DOG?
a 200 word RPG
by Amber Griffin”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 12/08/2026

#Zine month day 11 is this promotional zine from the UW student mycology club. It has some fun collages of Petri dish art and some truly impressive mushroom finds. It also gets on the #Jimothy bandwagon.

A small zine that has a drawing of a mushroom on the cover. It says “STUDENT MYCOLOGY CLUB
2026 SMG ZINE
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON”

The back of the zine has three drawings of Jimothy the raccoon in different poses. It also says “Jimothy says connect to your fungal surroundings”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 11/08/2026

Tonight’s #Zine had to be a short one for brain reasons. Night 10 is Your Bitter Poison Words by Nik Fuqua: A poem of pain and heartache and anger. It packs a lot of emotion in such a physically small package, and the art emphasizes the almost nightmarish quality of the piece.

A very small page (2 inches square) with a drawing of a pair of arms holding a sign that says “Your Bitter Poison Words.” The first lines of the poem are also visible:

“The poison
Spilling up and out of my own mouth.”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 09/08/2026

Day 9 of #Zine month: Off the Path by Sofia Martin. A really cute comic about a food delivery robot that gets sidetracked. Very relevant to current issues and a much more hopeful take on the automation social issues.

A small booklet with the title “Off the Path” in hand lettering. The art is a set of leafless trees beside a snowy path. The book is by Sofia Martin.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 09/08/2026

#Zine month day 8 is Sit Crooked and Talk Straight by Ali and @entanged-roots.bsky.social. Powerfully moving and frank, the author pulls no punches in their call to action. The author calls for direct, meaningful intervention in support of those suffering under genocide.

A zine with a cover photo of a cup full of dark coffee. The title “Sit Crooked and Talk Straight” is in hand lettering around the cup, with the subtitle “candid photos and reflections over Armenian coffee” at the bottom of the page.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 08/08/2026

Day 7 of #Zine month: Poetry Notes by @notwolverine.bsky.social. The concept of just publishing your half-finished poems, coarse metaphors and rough rhymes feels really cathartic. “Sometimes, workshopping is overrated.” It reminds me of “perfect is the enemy of done.” Inspiring.

A small paper with the title “Poetry Notes” and the subtitle “poems on the fly”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 07/08/2026

Day 6 of #Zine month is Critical Analysis from Vulnerable Adverbs by @artofmaybe.bsky.social and SOMETIMES. It’s such a weird little experimental thing in all the best ways and I really enjoyed reading it. Commune with Tea is a great poem that will stick with me.

A zine cover with a watercolor illustration of a red, abstract zig-zagging arrow. The title is “Critical Analysis from Vulnerable Adverbs” and the lower right corner says “written by SOMETIMES, ILLUSTRATED BY maybe”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 06/08/2026

#Zine month day 5 is a vintage pull: “Nonviolent Resistance” by Cecil Hinshaw from 1956. An incredibly idealistic essay on global disarmament, it’s a really interesting window into the political climate, global politics, and anti-Communist sentiment from the era.

A brown booklet with the title “Nonviolent Resistance: a nation's way to peace” by CECILE. HINSHAW. A Pendle Hill Pamphlet. It cost 35¢.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 05/08/2026

Day 4 of #Zine month is “the personal is political” by @centipedekris.bsky.social. Deeply personal and intimate, it’s an autobiographical account of Filipino politics, American colonialism and foreign policy, and the author’s mental health. Tragic and powerful in the best way.

A zine cover with the text “the personal is political
[migration & mental health]
Kristel Chua
Centipede Zines
01-2025”

There is no art

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 04/08/2026

Day 3 of #Zine month is Urban Foraging in Seattle from the Hyperlocal Dispatch group. There’s some really fun tips and recommendations, and a recipe for fruit jam! Also the art quality is wonderful; I’m really enjoying the vibe.

A zine cover with a picture of an alien picking and orange fruit. The title is “Urban Foraging in Seattle” with a banner that says “hyperlocal dispatch”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 03/08/2026

Day 2 of #Zine month is We Butird a Girl by @whitefoxhats.bsky.social. An absolutely brutal and emotionally raw collection of poems; screamed with bloody throat and bleeding heart. I can’t help but feel gut-wrenching sympathy.

A zine cover with the title “WE BURIED A GIRL” in large block letters, and a smaller subtitle ”and other poems to pull your teeth to”. The art is an abstract set of black and white shapes.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 02/08/2026

Day 1 of #Zine month is Love Bug! by Lonnie Garcia. This book is really cute, and talks about the author’s hobby of keeping pet bugs. The pictures of the praying mantises are really cool, and the jumping spiders are surprisingly cute! Definitely a fun and different perspective.

The cover of a zine. The image is black on blue paper and depicts large praying mantises eyes. The title “Love Bug!” Is large at the top of the page, with the author “Lonnie Garcia” underneath.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 16/07/2026

The irony of this ad placement…. I just can’t.

A Reddit r/news post with the title “White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump’s speeches: Sources”

The advertisement below the post is for Kalshi with the text “POLITICS TRADERS: Think you know who the dems will nominate for president? Just tap below to get the free Kalshi app, make a deposit and get IN on the action”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 24/06/2026

Got to play constructed #cube again tonight and it was a blast! Went 2-1 on Selesnya D&T/CoCo in some very quick games. Couldn’t fight through the life gain deck, and dumpstered storm and reanimator. #magicthegathering #mtg

A laid out magic the gathering deck with the following key cards:
Birds of paradise
Noble Hierarch
Collected Company
Archon of Emeria
Thalia Heretic Cathar
Spirit of the Labyrinth
Swords to plowshares
Thalia Guardian of Thraben
Skyclaive Apparition
Lurrus of the Dream Den
Once Upon a Time
White Orchid Phantom

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 23/06/2026

Tonight’s read is Cristo Deriso by Centipede Zines (@centipedekris on instagram) paired with Maple Houjicha from @fridaytea.com. It’s an introspective poetry zine about living in Seattle as a migrant and GenZ-er. Some very poignant stuff that really felt personal.

Holding a small zine with “Cristo Deriso poems by Kristel Chua” on the cover. In the background there is a mug of dark tea - maple Houjicha.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 03/06/2026

There is a standard legal version of this combo but it’s more mana expensive.

Image of the Magic the Gathering card Niv-Mizzet, Visionary.

4UR for a 5/5 flying legendary dragon with “You have no maximum hand size” and “Whenever a source you control deals noncombat damage to an opponent, you draw that many cards.”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 28/04/2026

#Cube draft report time! We drafted the wizards keep house cube again, but 3 person Winston draft this time. I got an early Myr Battlesphere, and ended up drafting a dedicated ramp deck with some good top-end beaters. Standout was definitely Sevinne’s Reclamation + Steve. #mtg #magicthegathering

A deck of magic cards laid out.

Key cards: Sakura tribe elder, giant killer, citadel siege, white auracite, annoyed altisaur, rashmi eternities crafter.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 25/04/2026

Got to see Electric Callboy in Seattle and it was awesome! They absolutely made a whole show out of it with multiple acts, a techno breakdown, acoustic covers, the works. Would absolutely go again tomorrow if they had a second show.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 21/04/2026

#cube draft report time! We got to draft a brand new Final Fantasy cube today. A fun mix of the core final fantasy draft set, some choice commander cards, pieces from the bonus sheet, and some custom reskins to help the weaker archetypes. Ended up drafting RW equipment #mtg #magicthegathering

A magic the gathering deck. Red and white, with a lot of equipment.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 19/04/2026

Let’s go!! Prerelease pulls are real!

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 14/04/2026

#cube night draft report! Tonight was the Wizard’s Keep store cube: a relatively simple cube with some straightforward synergy pieces for new cubers. We only had 4 people so we did pick 2 draft. I ended up in a rakdos Aggro sacrifice deck after first picking Inti. #mtg #magicthegathering

A mtg deck laid out on a playmat. Key cards are Inti, Seneschal of the Sun; Mayhem Devil; Goblin Bombardment; Bomat Courier; Alesha who Smiles at Death; and Judith, Scourge Diva.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 07/04/2026

Tonight’s draft was @joshthemosh.bsky.social Constructed Cube! For those who don’t know, this is a cube where you draft a playset of each card and then build a 60 card deck with a 15 card sideboard. I drafted 4 color living end with 8 cascade cards and 20 creatures that evoke or cycle for value.

A picture of a magic deck spread out.

Key cards: 4 each of living end, shardless agent, bloodbraid elf, deceit, emptiness, grief, street wraith, and generous ent.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 28/04/2025

Ran Once More into the Void by Rae Nedjadi & published by @genesisoflegend.bsky.social this weekend and it was a blast. First super narrative game that got my crunchy trad players asking when the next session would be. Cannot recommend it enough.

The cover art for Once More into the Void by Rae Nedjadi. A smirking eyepatched human wields dual pistols, a masked alien crouches stoically with a sniper rifle, and a four-armed alien creates an energy barrier.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 27/04/2025

Bunny is shedding and she looks like Martin Van Buren with her mutton chops

Grey and white bunny who is shedding and has two big tufts of loose fur on her cheeks.

8th US president Martin Van Buren and his gigantic mutton chops

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 22/02/2025

I finally got my Christmas present. First thought was “how do I integrate this into Archipelago?”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 19/01/2025

Look what just showed up!! So excited!

A picture of the cover of Urban Shadows 2e. Black book with silver circles in a vaguely magical pattern

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 16/01/2025

FINALLY!!! Lesson learned, complain publicly about your bad luck and they’ll patch the game go fix it for you.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 16/01/2025

Five charmanders and ZERO SQUIRTLES 🤬🤬🤬

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 09/01/2025

Now it just needs to automatically add toque stickers to all my cards.

The Urza’s Dark Cannonball MTG sticker card. Includes art stickers of a toque, a squirrel, and an Angel plushie; ability stickers for “exalted, exalted” and “shadow; and power/toughness stickers for 1/5 and 7/4.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 05/01/2025

Everything about this panel is just SO GOOD

Marcille from Delicious in Dungeon being absolutely horrified at what Laios is saying

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 05/01/2025

Today’s Goodwill find, in honor of Perry. #RIPDonkey

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 05/01/2025

The Wakizashi from o5tea.jp My first time trying a Bocha tea, made from roasted sticks instead of the normal stems of a hojicha. It has a lovely earthy and caramel flavor, honestly feels like a great book tea.

A mug of brown tea next to a pot of the same tea

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 01/01/2025

Oh no, oh no oh no oh no Divine foresight and anxiety SHOULD NOT MIX. I’m like the oracle at Delphi if they only foresaw the bad things and just worried about them constantly.

Screenshot of the Myriam Webster gif saying “providential”

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 25/12/2024

This was our first year being in charge of food and we made a Porchetta for everyone. It was the most decadent, rich thing I’ve ever eaten.

A roll of porchetta on a cutting board. Imagine a jelly roll or a cake roll, but the cake is pork belly and the filling is pesto, pine nuts, orange zest, and thyme.

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 23/12/2024

I haven’t gotten a single EX from Mythical Island but I’ve gotten THREE of these guys. I promise it’s not a thing 😭😭

A screenshot of Pokémon TCG Pocket showing 3 copies of the special holofoil version of Vaporeon

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 22/12/2024

And the Christmas mad max death wagon!

A Christmas cookie decorated as a car with big spikes, flame coming from its smokestacks, and a cow catcher

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 22/12/2024

Christmas cookies round 2 Introducing… C H U N G U S

A picture of a dog cookie cutter and the cookie it produced, which is significantly “fatter” than the original design

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 17/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Number 2/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BooksChallenge

Cover of Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

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Sam Zimmerman (he/him) @typhosgames.itch.io · 16/12/2024

Lots of talk about The One Ring and Raptor, but honestly I’m really happy that the elk is banned. Having a {R}{R} mana cost shouldn’t automatically make a card unplayable. #magicthegathering #mtg

The magic the gathering card Jegantha, the wellspring

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