This week in our Appendix N Archeology series, we take a look at Edgar Allen Poe and his work that helped to forge not only our favorite hobby, but our lives. Check out DCC RPG to find a game based on these same inspirations! goodman-games.com/appendix-n-a... #GoodmanGames #edgarallenpoe

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I really appreciate this TikToker with Tourette syndrome, Shay, for taking the time to educate so many of us (including me) about her disability and coprolalia in light of what happened at the BAFTAs with John Davidson when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. I learned a lot.

the final draft of seven-part pact is done and is in its final stage of playtesting! if you want to come help playtest, read this post: www.patreon.com/posts/151018...

Okay, serious face, though: If we actually do want to move the way we talk about TTRPGs "forward" on the theory front, develop that more beyond the bounds of academia, here's what we need to do: Start treating clarified views of gaming as distinct lenses you can put on and take off. 1/

When I say it will take decades to repair the damage caused by the Trump regime, I am of course referring to the damage that can be repaired. Much of the damage being done is permanent. Elections matter.

When I was working on Hubble I would sometimes hang out in this library for a short break (it was in my building). I still have a couple of books they gave away when updating their stacks. So this has special meaning to me.

somehow, in the span of two frantic days, i wrote the sorcerer (the final draft of the last of the seven wizards for seven-part pact) www.patreon.com/posts/sorcer...

The Queer Games Bundle is officially disbanding. There will not be another bundle this year. Thank you for your support over the years. Please continue to help each other. A community can only exist if it helps each other survive in a meaningful way. Read our final statements here:

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If you love mechanical and gamey #solorpg zines, your community's many strange signs and messages, or handmade linocut art, back Vandal Eyes!!

I urge all of my friends and followers to read this. As a contributor to YBB, I didn't want to muddy the waters with my 2 cents (which is that I had a great, limited exp. with both PCG/SJG, count Jay as a trusted collaborator and friend, and would work with any combination of the 3 again).

It used to be that the difference between gross and net was well known enough to be an effective punchline, but I feel like that knowledge has faded, at least within RPG publishing. Part of what made this common knowledge was its importance in moviemaking.

my buddy Gaelen is drawing all of the OD&D monsters and looking to do work for your TTRPG zine or resource. I know I've got some OSR moots in my followers, can we get Gaelen some reach? His rates are *too* reasonable and he's got the juice.

a response to the @rascal.news article on yazeba's bed & breakfast, clarifying some misunderstandings and (hopefully) providing a clearer explanation of what happened possumcreek.medium.com/a-response-t...

It’s very helpful seeing the numbers laid out like this.

So it's Black History Month and that means I think it's a good time to get familiar with Mike Pondsmith, if you're not already. When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world. Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him. cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...

I saw it, so now you must see it, too.

I can't speak to whether it is actually bortac and whether it is actually mortar launchers but I mentioned in my piece yesterday that I had witnessed tear gas being launched in the air in an arc over people's heads. This video I found on IG shows what I described

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I never expected to see an In Memoriam from Merriam-Webster, yet here we are, and it’s lovely!

One of the greats 😢

This is a really interesting spin on Blades!

Muffin tin cleaner/greaser Wood stacker Houseman Day labourer Security guard (lasted one memorable month)

The Oglala have banned ICE and the u.s. border patrol from Pine Ridge Reservation

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I have always wanted to ratio the Department of Homeland Security

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If you're SOMEHOW still on Twitter, here's yet another reason to leave that hellscape.

Jen Sorensen nails the hypocrisy and racism of the "European culture" argument.

I wish there was a MuchMusic version of this, but hey, I'll take it!

I have to hope that making your platform *this* unusable for women is going to backfire

I will just comment briefly to say I’m aware of the republished book. I’d reiterate that Vaults of Vaarn is published under Creative Commons and the book text encourages you to remix, edit, reuse the content.

Glad to see people talking about Penn Jillette. The 2024 interview was done by me. I found him to be a refreshingly reflective, self-critical individual who has remained curious and willing to evolve.

In which Dave does a review of the Caverns of Thracia (Goodman Games) and The Devoured Labyrinth!

most people don't want politics that hurt other people. we just want a long overcoat like david bowie and affordable housing

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here." William Shakespeare, The Tempest

The first issue of Level Eleven, a zine for the #DCCRPG and related #OSR #TTRPG games, is now live on @drivethrurpg.com! Pick one up and get 5 great features in this 72-page PDF, including a playable #DCC adventure, a comprehensive collectors' guide & more! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

Somehow the problems of the world seem a tiny bit smaller when you’re playing a cozy, survival game about a mouse trying to make it through the winter 😌🤍

Wen should direct more attention to incidents like these because Americans are more likely to respond to brutality to pets than to brutality to human beings.

For the first time in history renewable energy sources are now generating more power than coal worldwide. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

here’s korean protesters throwing their shoes at a likeness of netanyahu

NDP leadership hopeful Yves Engler went on JACKSON HINKLE's podcast 🤮 Hinkle is a huge spreader of disinformation, particularly pro-Russia disinformation, has called the LGBTQ movement “pedophile ridden,” and calls himself a “MAGA communist.” This is...a choice.

Oh, I have good news.