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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I’ve spent about a year obsessing over how to price work (visual art, design services, etc) and have come out of it with like - three SOLID ways. I don’t know where to put this info, or how - but I wanna use the lore to help folks who also cry over prices in act 3 of this lil empire

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

welp, today's the first day a client has asked me to emulate aye-eye graphic design. Not a great feeling. How we coping folks? I'll take practical and anecdotal tips.

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

please do this, there is very few people I see running full laps around the ttrpg industry jericho style to bring us incredible stories and talent like Candace the Magnificent😤

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I found this cover piece from Backwoods TTRPG while reorganizing. I never posted it, but it was my favorite thing I did for like a YEAR.

An illustration of a figure roaming through a dark forest. A broken truck to the right and an old bridge to the left.

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

My alchemist inspo will always be my sisters hair care shelf during the natural hair movement of the 2010s. Potions and Tinctures yall it was a different time

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I’ve consumed about 75 hours of Master Chef Australia over the past week and a half and have many many opinions. The main one tho, is I want to have a cooking show friends trip with guest chefs and elimination challenges. It can be a larp too if that sweetens the pot for em🤣

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Getting good project feedback feels SO GOOD. I'm happy with my new creative team, I'm excited about what we're making, and it's incredible to know people we've never met before caught the same vibe (if only for a moment)!! Just grateful to be an artist this morning😤💙

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BaddieBards are at LaBeija's Ball 💅🏿✨️ @baddiebards.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

LaBeija's Ball 💅🏿📻 is just a few days away and we're SO hype to share who's bringin y'all some incredible stories for Juneteenth x Pride! All to support For the Gworls, an organization dedicated to housing BT folx. Catch us on twitch.tv/BaddieBards all June! Let's get into who you can expect! 1/ :

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About Us — FOR THE GWORLS

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Evil Hat @evilhat.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Note: We do not use AI. Period. We pay humans to create our games, end-to-end. Adobe recently implemented a feature that quietly injected AI alt text into Umdaar. We've removed it, updated the PDF, and disabled the feature. We apologize for the error, please download the latest PDF. Also: Fuck AI.

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Jax O'Lantern, Bimbo Reprobate 🎃✨️ @rufflejax.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

WILDLY GAY PURPOSES LET'S GO

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Had a MYTHICAL conversation with a family member about wanting to imagine a future with their communities and organically deciding ttrpgs is the way the wanna do it. Not only that, but I get to GM😩🤌🏿✨

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Sharpbran Praise Dance on Stage

ALT: Sharpbran Praise Dance on Stage

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I went to a friends parlor larp last night - got to flirt with a spy AND wore a shirt I made with Actual Fabric From the Doompile🥹

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Black Bettie Cosplay | 🩸🦇 @blackbettie.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Happy Black Fae Day!! ✨💖 I’m glad I was able to celebrate one of my favorite events of the year! It’s always a nice to see everyone looking so magical. As always thank you to Jasmine La Fleur for creating this wonderful event! Check my IG for the full collab 📸 - self shot #blackfaeday #cosplay

Photograph of me dressed as a satyr fairy for Black Fae Day.

Photograph of me dressed as a satyr fairy for Black Fae Day listening to what a bird friend has to say.

Photograph of me dressed as a satyr fairy for Black Fae Day. Reading a book.

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🪱𝔼𝕟𝕠𝕔𝕙🪱 @oddoblivion.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

IT’S NOT SHITTY, I LOVE IT WHEN CLIENTS DO THIS.

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

People that play the Cyperpunk ttrpg, I know it’s known for its crunch - but what do you *like* about it? What ways do you embrace or flip the crunch on its head…choom?

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Navaar @navaarsnp.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Soothwardens is like if Jean Grey created a psychic link with Cyclops. And then she made one with Wolverine. And then she connected both of those so they all operated within the same empathic bond. Follow the kickstarter so you can support it day one (5/19🎂) TTRPG.link/soothwardens

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Coming soon: Soothwardens Tabletop Roleplaying Game

A game about the power of connection & threats from beyond. There is no luck here. Just heart, stamina, and those who fight beside you.

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El is in the Details @elsbells.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I think a fair number of my creative, talented*, painfully perfectionist friends will relate to this eight-pager. I’ll now be trying to take advice like “fighting the battles you KNOW you can win is NOT the same thing as LOSING the battles you decided against” to heart. *yes, you; you ARE talented

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I have gotten the honor to play Soothwardens before making art about it - a dream. Ideal. 💙💙💙

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I’m very thankful for my friends for making this choice with me, as rough as this feels - I’m proud of all our work at @maydayroleplay and I’m not goin anywhere💙

A blue and green background of mountains, and above them, a parachuter gliding in. The text at the center of the image reads, “After multiple attempts toward a more functional, healthier system of working and content production, Eli, Amanda, Zakiya, and Lev have decided to walk away from Mayday Roleplay.“

A blue and green background of mountains, and above them, a parachuter gliding in. The text at the center of the image reads, “This decision was not made lightly or easily, but came at the end of months of not being heard, valued, or respected. We are proud of what we created but, at the core of it, values are no longer aligned, boundaries were not respected, and this was the outcome.“

A blue and green background of mountains, and above them, a parachuter gliding in. The text at the center of the image reads, “We appreciate the support our community showed Mayday during our time and we hope to continue to support the community in return as we move toward new projects.”

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Breana Navickas @breanimator.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I suppose this article is timely considering The deal with Paramount and WB. I'm not going to stop making art . And neither should you. Being black and queer and a mother the odds are already stacked against me..so I will carve it my own way.

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Currently restructuring my portfolio+business website! (Because I will not pay Squarespace twice😤) Send the help actions as I learn Cargo🤣 I really love the look and price but it’s NEW

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Lys 💫 @dauntlys.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We are LIVE!! 💖

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Apochromatic Unlimited @apocunlimited.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This Saturday at 4 PM EST Modern Harlem, magical problems. A shady corporation, a ticking clock, and a community that refuses to be pushed around. Resistance is better when it’s collective. These are the Horns of Harlem.

A dark blue and gold graphic with art deco filigree reads as follows: Horns of Harlem starring GM Arc, Spider, Ryan, Wally.

Streaming 2/21 4pm EST on twitch.tv/apochromaticunlimited as part of Apochromatic Unlimited BHM 2026 Harlem Renaissance Forever event. Supporting the Lavender Rights Project Sponsored by Transplanar RPG and Frivolous Bear Studios

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Apochromatic Unlimited @apocunlimited.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This Saturday at 4 PM EST New York City is a magical place with glamour salons, elixir pharmacies, and the gods in the parks after dark. Racing to a Harlem rent party, our heroes cut through Central Park, but something is wrong. Time bends, the gods roam, and cops spoil the shortcut.

A dark blue and gold graphic with art deco filigree reads as follows: Apochromatic Unlimited Presents Ramble Through the Park starring GM Ruiz, Matt, Emrys, Lando, Courteney.

Streaming 2/21 4pm EST on twitch.tv/nerdgasmnoire as part of Apochromatic Unlimited BHM 2026 Harlem Renaissance Forever event. Supporting the Lavender Rights Project Sponsored by Transplanar RPG and Frivolous Bear Studios

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Apochromatic Unlimited @apocunlimited.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This Saturday at 12PM EST It’s 3922, and ancestral “art” is known to be real magic. On the eve of the Intergalactic Remembrance Ceremony, revisionists plan to steal Harlem Renaissance works to rewrite history. As protectors and magicians, our heroes are the last line of defense.

Revenge Renaissance

A dark blue graphic graphic that glitches between silver and gold, futuristic, art deco-inspired filgree. It reads,

Apochromatic Unlimited presents:
"Revenge Renaissance" starring
GM Lamia, @intersectionscch
JP Fairfield, @JPFairfield
Ambrose, @SSAmbrose
David Lee, @fullrubberducky
Bluu, @kyngvee

Streaming Saturday, Feb 21st at 12pm EST on twitch.tv/apochromaticunlimited as part of Apochromatic Unlimited's BHM 2026, Harlem Renaissance Forever.
Supporting the Lavender Rights Project
Sponsored by Transplanar RPG and Frivolous Bear Studios.

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Lamia (They/Them)
@intersectionscch.bsky.social
Storyteller

JP Fairfield - She/Her
@JP Fairfield.bsky.social
Carrd: https://jpfairfield.carrd.co/
Character Name: TBD

Ambrose - Any/All
@SSAmbrose.bsky.social
https://beacons.ai/ssambrose
Alora Grant (they/any)

David Lee - he/him
@fullrubberducky.bsky.social
https://chaoticwholeso.me/
character name: TBD

Bluu [They/Fae]
https://kyngvee.carrd.co/
i dont have my character name yet,

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

COMIN OUTTA MY BREAK TO STOP THE APOCALYPSE🤣💙 Seriously so happy to play with this table, it’s already been a honor. Now let’s fight some zombies😈

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Navaar @navaarsnp.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Me, anytime I'm explaining a game design concept from Soothwardens: "Have you seen this anime*/animated show? It's like that" I couldn't find the gif, but this is brought to you by me bringing up Frieren to explain "Risky Actions". Enjoy this Castlevania gif, as this show is an huge inspo too

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a cartoon of a man holding a sword with a netflix logo in the corner

Alt: Trevor Belmont, a man with medium length hair, a tunic, and red adornments from Castlevania the animated show wields two halves of a bone spear. He spins them into a new fighting stance

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

A little proof of life post! Lowkey all of what I do in art and ttrpgs has changed so much in the last month - a lil rebrand is certainly in order. Probably won’t be on here again until the new year tho!💙

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Bad House RPG @badhouserpg.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The weekend is here! Lets bring more cheer! This Sunday, Oct. 19, Join us for a good cause and catch a mystical Thirsty Sword Lesbians One-Shot, Quest For The Holy Tail, to benefit DOTS so we may bring accessibility to the games we love! Catch it at 5pm PT/8pm ET on twitch.tv/badhouserpg

A fantasy background with banners that showcase the game Thirsty Sword Lesbians, the Title of the one-shot, Quest for the Holy Tail, benefiting the DOTS RPG project.

With the cast of Robin (CaptainKrail), Candace (TheCandaceMarie), Cai (Estelofimladris), Zak (Zakthedrak), Calamity (HeyCalamityy), and Kappa (TheKappaChris)

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She-wolf of Naarm @jadedsynic.itch.io · 15/10/2025

I think it should remain possible to work professionally on video games

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

New cozy romance game just dropped!! Join us on October 19th for The Quest for the Holy Tail, an Arthurian #thirstyswordlesbians oneshot to benefit @dotsrpg.org! In partnership with @jesthehuman.itch.io and live on @badhouserpg.bsky.social!! Twitch.tv/badhouserpg

Quest for the Holy Tail flyer
A grey stone castle motif with purple and orange banners.
October 19th at 7p EST
Twitch.tv/badhouserpg
To benefit DOTS Braille dice project
Playing Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Starring: Robin Ekberg, Zak tha Drak, Cai/EstelOfImladris, Calamity, KappaChris, and Candace the Magnificent.

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jae is not dead i promise 🩸✨ @naladraws.com · 30/09/2025

This was the coolest project I got to work on in a LONG time yall I do prop construction for theater (and film) and Asa hired me to hand write and then burn/age a bunch of props for this game. It’s some of my best work 👀

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Lys 💫 @dauntlys.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

CHAT ARE YOU SEEING THIS

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thoughtcrimegames @thoughtcrimegames.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

The Griot Anthology is coming to print! Follow Thoughtcrime Games below to know the moment it drops, or join us at #PaxUnplugged to grab your copy of this zine celebrating the brilliant work of black #TTRPG game designers in person. thoughtcrimegames.it...

Griot Anthology cover from Thoughtcrime Games.

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stellaluna @stellaluna.tv · 26/09/2025

Seeking performers for a paid 4-episode mini-series of CALL TO POWER, a dark high fantasy game about strife and hope. What came of dust will return to dust. This casting call closes October 6th. Apply: forms.gle/GH7cT5Q7Meyp... Sponsored by @projecthedron.bsky.social 🔥 #TTRPG #Casting

Call To Power: a dark High Fantasy game of Strife and Hope. Seeking performers for a sponsored 4-episode livestreamed mini series of "Call To Power" - to be livestreamed @ twitch.tv/stellaluna on Saturdays October 18, October 25, November 1, November 8 at 3pm Eastern. What came of dust will return to dust. Sponsored by Hedron.

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Navaar @navaarsnp.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A little Soothwardens lore and visual drop, while I work on finalizing the quickstart 👀 Incredible work by @artofjoshuaclarke.bsky.social

Three thousand years ago, the planet looked much different. Large continents spread across vast oceans, giving shape to a wide variety of peoples, wildlife, and landscapes. Then, the Cascade came. Vibrant green meteors crashed down in overwhelming numbers across land and water. Mages, and colossal planetary guardians, called Omirim rushed out in eight directions to save what they could. While tidal waves of earth and sea crashed against their magic, they pushed, driving the land from behind them out into a ring to combat the onslaught. The dust of the shattered and burned meteors drove through their barrier, mixing with the magic and washing over them. As their gigantic forms began to petrify, the Omirim sang out in a funeral song. This song, this dirge, reshaped the world to save the small humans that were left behind.
Where once were multiple continents and oceans spread across the planet, now sat a circular ring of mountain range reaching to the clouds. One ocean sat in the middle, thousands of miles wide in every direction, so that almost every bit of hospitable land rested between shore and mountainside. The surviving humans lived and rebuilt off of the space between. The Ring still managed to contain a multitude of environments, temperatures and landscapes in what was left. But the tumultuous restoration of the planet’s new shape brought on challenges for the young human population. As they built around them, they found that many of the flora and fauna from before had changed, somehow affected by the Cascade. New prey animals began to roam the land, both in herds and in solitude. With them, came new predators. But something worse than predators came as well...

A massive petrified statue of a humanoid figure called an Omirim pushing against the wall of a mountainside. Above it is the oncoming evening sky full of stars, and below it is a countryside and the far off image of a city. The city and countryside look diminutive because of the scale, and the image perspective is set from out in the ocean.

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

learning Affinity publisher so I don't have to factor a standing adobe sub in my rates😤

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Mayday Roleplay @maydayroleplay.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

HOT TAKE: indie RPGs are better than D&D. Fight us about it! #Indie #RPG #DnD

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

If there’s thing I’m gonna do during character creation its Too Much😤💅✨

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Mayday Roleplay @maydayroleplay.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

No cellphones. No distractions. Just a bunch of nerds rolling math rocks and playing pretend. Sound like fun? Catch us LIVE playing Heroes of the Doom tomorrow on YouTube & Twitch!

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Candace the Magnificent 🔜 PAXU @thecandacemarie.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Sickle Cell bites so we’re raising money about it! Join us for #BIPOCVampDay all weekend, w Last Night at the Blue Note, my homebrew Eat the Reich, Sunday at 2p EST! Starring @vampirehimbo.bsky.social @mirrrm.bsky.social @charmfoolery.bsky.social @everyman95.bsky.social & me! Twitch.tv/bipocvampday

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Last Night at the Blue Note
Starring Aetherius, Charmfoolery, Mirm, and Blackwell
GMed by Candace the Magnificent
Sunday September 21st at 2p EST

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zakthedrak is creating something💙 @zakthedrak.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I love this article because it talks about a simple way to reduce crunch - not announcing dates too early! The way people have had to pivot around the chaos of this year on a dime…if you’re still out here creating anything WITHOUT AI (especially for free) crunch shouldn’t be on your radar babes😤💅

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Black Bettie Cosplay | 🩸🦇 @blackbettie.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We’re hosting an artshare for #BIPOCVampDay! We want to see your BIPOC vampire projects all weekend long. Share your art, books, comics, films, games, etc using #bipocvampday or #bvd25 Curious about other ways to get involved during BIPOC VampDay weekend, visit bit.ly/bipocvampday #vampires #vtm

Illustration of BIPOC Vampire Day hosts Sidney and Adora against a red background. Text reads: We want to see your BIPOC vampires

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ThatBronzeGirl @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I look at the kind of stuff I used to post online and how I’m just kind of going through the motions now and it makes me realize exactly how tired I am.

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