This looks like so much fun! I've contributed to Big Bads in the past both as a designer and actual play "agent" and I love this "Be bad, do crimes" take: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hit...

Finished my daily calls (voice mails this morning) begging my reps to not fund the group that could haul me off the street with impunity for "looking Asian". Now to my regular begging people on social media to please make the calls too. It takes 5 mins. Get over your anxiety - people are dying.

A pinned update. I'm Kat Kruger, a narrative game designer and author available for freelance or contract work. Let's connect: linktr.ee/krugerkat Interested in hiring me as a professional game master? Check out my StartPlaying profile in the links.

Just a reminder, friends, you are under no obligation to watch videos of violence: By all means, do keep yourself informed by watching or reading reliable news sources, but you don't have to subject yourself to second-hand violence and trauma. Please curate your feed according to your needs.

A timely reminder that you can turn off autoplay on videos through your settings. Take care, everyone. 🫂

A tale of two countries: In the USA, spent years trying to navigate the system trying to get my bright kid support & wound up paying out of pocket for OT. In Canada, signed up for community centre programs, mentioned he could get dysregulated in certain situations & immediately got FREE 1:1 support.

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2026 is starting off with a bang in the TTRPG sphere. While I don’t have huge news like my amazing peers who deservedly have taken on some great roles, I’ve got a bunch of cool freelance projects in my inbox that I’m incredibly excited about. 🔥

Many of you will want to practice new skills in 2026, so why not make it sign language? With our award-winning ttrpg INSPIRISLES, you can learn ASL while exploring a mythical kingdom as a descendent of King Arthur. Available now from @ipr.bsky.social: www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Inspir...

Always nice to see my book out in the wild, especially when it’s displayed face out. My partner sent this while out shopping this weekend.

My fave end-of-year projects have all been designing content for @hellomcdm.bsky.social Draw Steel. Looking forward to seeing it all on the other side of playtesting in 2026! 🙏

If you're looking for a one-shot through Eberron, helping a sphinx foundling of immense (if chaotic) powers -- perhaps playing a Wayfarer paladin or under the group patron of Wayfarers -- consider picking up this adventure that includes these features and more. bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...

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Cannot stress enough how important end-of-year support is for freelancers, when incoming work basically comes to a standstill. I have a $3/month Patreon Patreon.com/katkruger I have a Ko-Fi account ko.fi.com/katkruger I also just published my first D&D 2024 personal project bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...

Adam did an incredible job on the layout and design of The Cub!

THIS! Please leave five star reviews for books that you love wherever you can!

Help! I can no longer use Bluesky on a web browser because of an age verification requirement that also will not allow me to add my birthdate. Is this a widespread issue and will it eventually lock me out of my app also? 😭

The Cub is an Eberron adventure for level 6 characters. Get it here: bit.ly/TheCubAdvent... Journey through the wastelands to protect a foundling of untold powers who needs protection from forces that seek to destroy or manipulate her untold power. #dnd5e #DungeonsAndDragons

My first personal project designed for D&D 2024 rules is coming to DMs Guild December 9, 2025. Set in Eberron, it's an homage to everyone's favorite bounty hunter and foundling duo. #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons

If you're looking to support your friendly neighborhood game designer this Cyber Monday, may I suggest becoming a member of my Cozy Crew on Patreon? For $3/month you get a little 2-page digital zine with bits of content to add to your TTRPG table. www.patreon.com/cw/KatKruger

FREELANCER TIP: THE 25% RULE! The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!

Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.

I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...

I would like to play this game!

spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"

I think what we’re learning from the new Frankenstein is that almost no one responsible for writing about the new Frankenstein has ever read Frankenstein.

😻 🀄️ This set is made by an Asian American mom and I’ve loved the products she’s made in the past. boandmei.com/products/mah...

We finally know what Canva are doing to the beloved Affinity suite or applications and... It's good news. Maybe GREAT news? They are now all merged into Affinity Studio and... completely free! gamefromscratch.com/all-affinity... #gamedev #indiedev

Remember, folks.

📣 IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY TURN IT INTO A COMMUNITY PANTRY ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE

Last chance to join in session 1 of this biweekly folk horror campaign I'm running on @startplaying.bsky.social starting, fittingly, on Halloween. Sign up now to prep a character ahead of a train ride to the afterlife! startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

Turn off Gemini in Google! It's been turned on by default. Go to your Drive, click the gear icon, click settings, go to "manage apps" and uncheck that nasty "use by default" box. www.zdnet.com/article/how-...

Sending so much love and strength to all who are gathering to march and dance and sing and protest in peace. I’m in Nova Scotia, standing with you in solidarity, and making art inspired by resistance, hope and joy. #nokings

Just backed SHIFT RPG - All-Ages Collaborative Roleplaying Game by @hitpointpress.bsky.social! www.kickstarter.com/projects/shi...

New cozy TTRPG zine is available on Patreon for $3 (or free for Cozy Crew members). September's "Books" theme includes: *Book It: Pop-up bookstore. *Inter-Library Card: A very rare magic item. *Random Books Table. *Nomnomclature: Protective book bat. www.patreon.com/posts/140226...

The real generational divide is people who refuse to watch a video if it could be an article versus people who refuse to read an article if it could be a video

Squad Goals

QT with your weekend plans.

An absolute joy to have worked on this project!

Just ran my first big boss battle using the D&D 2024 rules, & I’m a big fan of the streamlined stat blocks especially for spell casters. It was a fulfilling 2 hours that allowed me to also build narrative tension while not having to carry the mental load of too many options.

Finally back on track with my Cozy TTRPG schedule. August's "Great Outdoors" zine theme includes: * Snack shop run by an enterprising raccoon. * Swinefolk forager with encyclopedic knowledge. * Arcane campsites for small ecological footprints. * Cozy Cryptids www.patreon.com/posts/cozy-t...

Perhaps it is time that I replace my well-worn "Favored Enemy: The Patriarchy" shirt with a sweatshirt... 🏹

Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!

I am heartbroken that there are no Canadian stops on the tour. 💔😭

6YO last night told me, "I'm not feeling well, so I should go to bed early." Proud of him for prioritizing self-care over fun (he *loves* bedtime reading). 🥹

Most of my books were pirated in this but now that I’m in Canada I don’t think I’m eligible to join. Share if you care.

I’ve been a writer at heart since early childhood and these words really resonate with me and remind me that what I do matters — even now as I’ve received my first accusation of AI writing because that’s the world we’re living in at the moment. 😭

My six-year-old asked the restaurant server tonight: “Why are you so pretty?” 😳 And then I got two extra oysters because they were “too small.” 🦪 🦪