my new book, THE DEVIL AND MRS GOOCH, is out tomorrow and as an author in 2026 I have only two options, Success (complete genre hegemony) or Failure (anything else), so please remember when they hunger games all the writers that I tried 📖🔗: wwnorton.com/books/978132...

Five years ago, I was going to run my first-ever public D&D game at BFGcon. Of course, that game never happened. Nor did the convention, which never came back. That's it. I don't have anything profound to say, just acknowledging the moment. (The module was Goblin Heist by @paradoliak.bsky.social).

Goblin Heist has snuck onto Roll20! Come steal cozy things VIRTUALLY.

Be a goblin on a mission to steal all the cozy things! 😈 Goblin Heist by @paradoliak.bsky.social is now on Roll20. The adventure includes: 🥄 6 unique, playable goblins 🥄 10 NPC & Creature stat blocks 🥄 Pursuit mechanics + more! Get it only on the DMs Guild: https://buff.ly/4g9JyHu

Save the Prince Charles Cinema! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

It's time for #tinyworldjam! Join me and @vidityavoleti.bsky.social in making #TTRPG micro settings that can fit within a few pages - worldbuild on a small scale, keep the scope easy, and have fun with it Submissions open from now until January 31st at 11:59 pm ET itch.io/jam/tiny-wor...

one thing i’m stuck on is this idea that “masculine” energy means license to act like a chud in public, as opposed to more traditional notions of public masculinity, such as those that put a premium on the performance of integrity, honesty, honor and generosity.

We’ve kicked off our Writers and Game Designers Starter Pack! 🖋️🖋️🖋️ Feel free to tag any of the amazing women who need to be added to this list. (Make sure you check folks pronouns to avoid any misgendering though). We’ll keep adding to this pack so make sure you check back. go.bsky.app/CCb1og

Nimue by Moonlight Miniatures was 100% an exercise in learning how to paint sheer fabric and totally not an excuse to stare at the Babe to End All Babes for days

The Brawl by @reaperminiatures.bsky.social Ron at Reaper needed this bunch for a promo ad pre ReaperCon '23, I had 4.5 hours to git 'er done, so this was a prime example of "JUST PAINT THE FRONT OK"

Interested in a free, rules-lite, saturday morning cartoons inspired #ttrpg? Then take off with All Starships Are Go! In this game, you take on the role of starships going on galactic quests with your fleet of allies! Get it free now on @drivethrurpg.com! Did I mention it's free? #ttrpgcommunity

more users are joining and the hog grows longer

actually cant believe that to get my followers back I have to start posting again, I thought I was past this, I was firmly in my slut king solomon era, making demons build my temple, handing out judgments etc

ive complained about this before but as a crafter and someone who really enjoys minis but really doesnt care about dnd, my heart longs for an indie game i can fall passionately in love with that will support my mini-making impulses

I am planning a gift recommendation list of indie-TTRPGs for my newsletter. Prefer products with a physical/POD version, but will consider digital-only as well. Those I write about get a short review too! Reply with a link to your game or fill out this form: forms.gle/nDpfeZeeKL5A...

Excitedly cracked open the new 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide... and wow the 'Creating a Creature' section is incredibly lacklustre. It just says 'take an existing monster and tweak these superficial things, but don't tough STR/DEX/CON cuz that'll break the CR we gave it'.

My second game dev starter pack is up! This one's for game writers and narrative designers! Reply if you want in. NOTE: Priority will be given to newskies who aren't in my Gender-Diverse Devs starter pack. go.bsky.app/DepuFrE

My steps for running a TTRPG project. Note, the steps might change depending on the project. 1. Conceptualize. Work out the basic idea. 2. Creative outline. Figure out what will go into the book. Subject to change. 3. System outline. Break down word count per section. Amount of art. Budget.

I've been having a surprisingly fun time updating D&D designs to the 2024 rules

If you're a creator who: - Takes long break periods - Creates very slowly - Has another full time job or engagement - Struggles with productivity - Is inconsistent I'm sorry to tell you... YOU'RE STILL A VALID CREATOR BECAUSE CREATING IS TIED TO PASSION, NOT PRODUCTIVITY 💜✨️

Okay, here are the two #TTRPG starter packs I put together: go.bsky.app/3y3psjk go.bsky.app/Hfq6PUf

Look at this awesome team I get to work with, so excited!

Along w/ @briansuskind.bsky.social and myself, we've got a pretty great group working on Elyse's Guide to Magic, including including @paradoliak.bsky.social, @vjhcreations.bsky.social, @kiennas.bsky.social, @unseeliejess.bsky.social, with @gabejamesgames.bsky.social writing the intro adventure!

i honestly think a condition of getting the tax write off ought to be that the item is released into the public domain

Moopsy

Reminder that if you see disturbing or traumatic images, playing Tetris as soon as possible afterwards can help the brain cleanse itself, and lessen the impacts of it longer term. No, I'm not kidding. And no one knows how or why it works. But it DOES work, and I encourage you to remember it.

AAAAAAAAH Goblin Heist, my first ever TTRPG thing, has now sold over 1,000 copies and become a Platinum Bestseller on DMsGuild! It's also just received its 9th positive review, it's the best feeling in the world hearing about someone enjoying the thing you made.

A small cozy game! Polyhedral Garden is a micro game about growing a dice garden! Take a short break from your day to tend to your garden and watch it grow over weeks and months. Find it here: junkfoodgames.itch.io/polyhedral-g...

It's quite tragic looking at all the Discord servers that used to be so full of passionate D&D creators but have now become ghost towns.

£4.20 for a boiled rice from the chinese takeaway is a TRAVESTY

I've cut back quite severely on my TTRPG work in the past half-year to focus only on paid commissions, and it's made it so much more enjoyable.

I'm making a HUGE 300+ page hardcover expansion for 5e! Playable necromancers, terrifying campaigns, insidious monsters brought to life by over 20 artists! If you like it, please share it with a friend! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ran...

Overdue intro post time! I'm Kai, I'm a UK-based freelance TTRPG/D&D editor & game designer from a multicultural background. Here to lurk, make connections, and enjoy nerdy af things. You can check out my work and TTRPG services at kai-linder.carrd.co