I hope this initiative pays off, because crowdfunding *is stressful* and all I really want is to make the games I want to play and find other people who want to play them too 🤞

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This week on 🐋Tales from the Humpback Sky🐋 Owen and Ridge get creative in their attempts to infiltrate the Temple of the Opulent Oracle. To listen search for "Humpback Sky" wherever you listen to pods. #troika #dnd #tabletop #rpg #podcast

Been sending USA post today. Usually I can send about 30 an hour. Since having to do the new paperwork requirements to get around the illegal tariffs, I've managed about 6 per hour.

Really well written and clear reasoning here!

I really really like this kind of candid shop talk. And I think this move on their part is commendable and could spell good things for the scene if it goes well, perhaps.

I would like to do it this way because I can honestly say crowdfunding hypermall has been extremely confusing and stressful, and I'm not even the guy running the KS page

Who doesn’t love fruit based danger! This could be for you: @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io present…

This really resonates with me. And this is the direction I'm going with Exalted Funeral for the next WORM book.

Bug adventures! www.melsonia.com/products/pre...

Blogpost on "Why Melsonia Is Too Good for Crowdfunding Platforms Any More" www.melsonia.com/blogs/news/d...

Really interesting blog post from @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io on "big crowdfunding" and the oddities surrounding it. I fully support weird people making weird stuff for other weirdos. www.melsonia.com/blogs/news/d... Also check out their books, because they're always a fun read through.

The people at @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io are crowd funding a few games on their own shop. A nice blog post on why they are skipping Kickstarter/Backerkit this time around.

I got to play and early version of this. Fun to see it on @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io, new internal funding process.

Ok I'm done now, got work to do. Short version: If you were ever considering trading or visiting MCM comicon, don't: it's a an elaborate Disney giftshop and the only people making money there are MCM and whoever is selling the latest POS vinyl doll

I'm actually not very good at malicious compliance. Naturally too mellow! So if anyone has any great ideas for using our large space at MCM in the most annoying (while still possibly recouping some of the HUGE COST) way, please share!

In 10 years we've never failed to meet funding on a crowdfunding campaign. In October, we smash that record!

Do you RUN A TTRPG CONVENTION in the UK? Would you like flyers to your event on a huge table in the MCM trade hall in October? Then email us at [email protected] or contact us in whatever way you usually get us.

They're gonna learn about the concept of 'malicious compliance'

Looks like Melsonia is going to @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social wether we like it or not! They did not accept our cancellation and now they're pulling out contracts and legal ramifications on us. So! We'll be performing a live crowdfunding attempt at the show to demonstrate how worthless it is to attend it

Special USA exclusive sale! Up until the 29th of August you don't have to pay an extra 20% on everything! www.melsonia.com

The fun part of being a Friend of @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io is sometimes books just show up at your house!

How do *you* protect yourself from Time Rime? On this episode of 🐋Tales from the Humpback Sky🐋... Owen and Ridge go shopping and seek a temporal binder at Simmeon Sours' Sundries and Such! To listen search for "Humpback Sky" wherever you listen to pods. @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io #troika

Good News everyone, the warehouse move is in the ACTIVE PHASE. Our new warehouse/office is the basement of the new Iglootree.com bricks & mortar shop. So yes, you will soon be able to visit us in person every day of the week

Prety sure the UK government is sponsored by NordVPN

This is a lesson to everyone: never help platforms by labeling your games appropriately. Can't de-list it if you can't find it. Also, remember you decide how much you pay itch.io/user/setting...

You know what platforms don't censor content? Independant bookshops in real life. Buy all the tasteful filth you like! (This post brought to you by iglootree.com/products/com... )

On 🐋Tales from the Humpback Sky🐋 #9 Owen + Chud + Mandy flex their bods while Ridge seeks answers to their past. Thanks to the @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io for creating #Troika! To listen search for "Humpback Sky" wherever you listen to pods or direct from our host: www.buzzsprout.com/2462261

Troikas on sale A-GAIN omg www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/269791

You should sign up for our newsletter. We've instituted a new company policy whereby we don't talk like an ai marketing bot when talking to customers. I can't WAIT for our next crowdfunding campaign "It'll come out. Eventually. I REFUSE TO SPECULATE but we're 15 for 15 so chill"

HEY! Remember to become a Friend of Melsonia. All the smart and tasteful ttrpg fanciers are doing it. www.melsonia.com/products/fri...

If I ever feel stupid in my daily life, I just go read some imdb reviews to make myself feel better

We didn't submit any books to the ENNIEs cos its just not fair on the others. You're welcome!

Troika! is a really fun fantasypunk/science-fantasy OSR TTRPG and the team need the help of fellow nerds. If you don’t have copies of the weird and artsy rulebook, or some of the bizarre adventures and supplements of this strange but fun game, give it a look! #nerdlings #osr #troika

7 days left on this 'help Melsonia afford to move warehouses' sale. Not our choice to move, but we're aiming at a forever home this time bundleofholding.com/presents/Tro...

Did you know you can just cancel your TV license?

... but while we're here, apparently Troika is making the rounds on Chinese actual-play creator channels. Finally! To Japan, Cthulhus, to China, Pond-Pissers

I think the solution is not on the internet

New Truth has dropped youtu.be/nvU4nPgwLtI

Save Big with the Troika Warehouse Bundle - @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io #BundleofHolding #Troika #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/save-money-o...

Peak Snail

Season of the Snail is coming soon, and we're worried PEAK SNAIL is approaching. Are you considering putting snails in your adventure? REFLECT! Could they be replaced with a different mollusc? The multiverse is rich in bivalves, cephalopods, ammonites, conches, scaphopods and many more!

Jolly nice things in the post today from the @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io

#TroikaRPG Got the latest Numinous Edition from @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io and it looks fantastic! I think the content is the same, but the layout and art are completely new.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay: Dwarf Player's Guide Live First Look on The Gaming Gang Dispatch #1202 - @cubicle7games.bsky.social #WFRP @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io #TTRPGs

Hey! Go visit our palls Indie Press Revolution at the Origins Game Fair next week. They'll have our books for sale, IN AMERICA. How novel!

This week on 🐋Tales from the Humpback Sky🐋 the crew fight for their lives in the bowels of the Crimson Citadel! In this podcast we play the science fiction RPG #Troika (By the Melsonian Arts Council). Find it from wherever you listen to pods or direct from our host: www.buzzsprout.com/2462261

Eye of the Aeons, another Troika 1:5 adventure. I want to say this series is the best stuff @melsonian-arts-council.itch.io is putting out right now, but they make a lot of good stuff. Anyway, the third book in this line of adventures, and it’s looking good.

In between the emails needing me to trawl through spreadsheets and invoices instead of doing something useful, someone sent me this image. It's not all bad