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Andrew Fischer
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Game design director at Earthborne Games. Lead designer on the Cosmere RPG. Other credits include Fallout, Star Wars RPG, Mansions of Madness, Journeys in Middle-earth. http://andrewfischergames.com He/him
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djgloverepair.bsky.social
Patronize as many of these businesses as you can before and after Friday.
bringmethenews.bsky.social Bring Me The News @bringmethenews.bsky.social · 7h
When we started this list of Minnesota businesses taking part in the Jan. 23 economic blackout we didn't realize quite what an undertaking it would be, but we are now at more than 250 and counting.

Keep 'em coming!
List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
bringmethenews.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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earthbornegames.bsky.social
Big thanks to @drivethrugames.bsky.social for the #3 spot! 🙂
youtu.be/OPTTCftgwM0

#earthbornerangers
Top 10 Solo Games
YouTube video by Drive Thru Games
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January 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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johnnephew.bsky.social
Our blog posts get auto-posted to social media. I don't use FB myself, but went in there to post this. I don't expect to see similar attacks from any Bsky users, but figured I should elaborate on my personal opinion here.
Hey, this is John. I don't do Facebook myself, but I know we're getting some of the usual "keep politics out of your games!" scolding and worse in comments and DMs, so I thought I'd come here to take some of the heat myself instead of leaving it all to our patient Customer Service staffer. If it really upsets you that we as a corporate entity object to the violence currently being perpetrated against our fellow Minnesotans under color of law -- things like a Hmong-American grandpa (US citizen!) being abducted from his homes wearing only a bathrobe, in sub-zero windchills, to say nothing of Renee Good being murdered with impunity (and the federal government announcing it will not investigate her shooter, but instead is investigating her widow, our governor, and the mayor of Minneapolis) -- there is something wrong with you. If you think it is unacceptable for a family-owned business, its owners, and its employees to express solidarity with their neighbors in these circumstances, there is something wrong with you. Maybe you think this is all a made-up thing. Seek professional help or religious counseling, and God help you when it is on your own doorstep. In the meantime, if you feel you need to block us or burn our games or remove them from your store shelves or whatever, as some way to protect your self-image as a True American Defender of Liberty, be my guest. We won't miss you. Warm regards from Minnesota, John Nephew President, Atlas Games
January 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM
afischergames.bsky.social
Since the new state flag design, we'd been meaning to get one.

Now really seemed like the right moment to show some Minnesota pride.
The Minnesota flag with the light blue replaced with the pride flag.
January 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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leder.games
The studio is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On this National Day of Service we encourage everyone to volunteer with community organizations near you. We spent a couple hours supporting Second Harvest Heartland and had a great time!
Some members of the studio posing after our volunteer shift with Second Harvest Heartland Patrick seals a cardboard box full of apples while Alita prepares a box lable Liz and Anne sort through a pallet bin of apples, selecting which can move ahead in processing Some final numbers! Our group packed 350 boxes of apples and 667 bags of cereal. That's 14,586 pounds: nearly 14000 meals!
January 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
afischergames.bsky.social
I haven't had a lot of gaming time lately, but in Wyatt's limited screentime he likes to play "nana game" (Donkey Kong Bananza) with dad.

We finally rolled credits, though given his love of it I think we're going to keep going for 100% (and finish by ... high school graduation at this rate?)
A toddler's head in front of a TV showing Donkey Kong Bananza.
January 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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3mbg.bsky.social
Same with board game designers.
natania.bsky.social Natania Barron @natania.bsky.social · 3d
Please, never be shy telling an author you loved their books.

It’s seriously what gets us through.
January 18, 2026 at 8:11 AM
afischergames.bsky.social
I feel this deeply. Now I'm layering anxiety about being "behind" at work on top of my dread about the world.
socialistdogmom.bsky.social molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 3d
damn what is wrong with me, i am having the hardest time concentrating on work, i lament as i compulsively refresh live feeds of unspeakable horrors
January 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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cardboardedison.com
HEY BOARD GAME DESIGNERS! We're updating our reports on publishing contracts! If you've signed a game with a publisher in the past 5 years, let us know (our Gmail is our name) and we'll send you the anonymous survey. See our past reports here: cardboardedison.com/reports And please spread the word!
Snapshot of the top portion of three of Cardboard Edison's reports on board game publishing contracts.
January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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theoldkingscrown.bsky.social
We can’t quite believe we’re already two weeks into 2026 and hurtling towards our second crowdfunding campaign. In light of this, we’re delighted to announce that we will be launching our Gamefound campaign on the 3rd of March this year.

gamefound.com/en/projects/...
January 16, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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melliedm.bsky.social
Hey TTRPG Sky! I'm looking to organize group games for my team here at Demiplane/Roll20, and am seeking professional online GMs to hire for one-shot play.

If that's you, you can drop me a quick line through this google form: forms.gle/Yesw4e9r3WR7...

Systems I'm looking for in the next post.
Professional GM Contacts
Thanks for reaching out! I'm planning 4 to 5 games of different systems for my content team at Demiplane/Roll20 as both a team-building opportunity, and a way to ensure our team is familiar with the...
forms.gle
January 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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drawntotheflame.bsky.social
Something new from us this week: @ephbee.bsky.social takes a trip to The Valley and plays some Earthborne Rangers! @earthbornegames.bsky.social

Listen to this in the usual place: drawntotheflame.podbean.com/e/episode-36...
An explorer surveys a landscape of meadows, rivers and mountains under a blue sky with white fluffy clouds.
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 AM
afischergames.bsky.social
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers.
Metal Warriors for the SNES
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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plotweaver.bsky.social
We are currently typing up our first newsletter! It drops next week, so there's still time to sign up before it goes live: www.plotweaverrpg.com/contact
Contact — Plotweaver Roleplaying Game
www.plotweaverrpg.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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marcelineleiman.bsky.social
YIKES.

Upper Deck (Marvel Legendary) just announced a CCG using the Harry Potter license.

Fans of UD are rallying against this decision. Like the CGE situation last year, I’m asking for your help.

Join us. Share your disgust and frustration, and help us push UD to retract their awful decision. 🎲✂️
UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES COVETED HARRY POTTER LICENSE, UPCOMING PRODUCT COLLECTION - Upper Deck
Carlsbad, CA (Jan. 7, 2026) – Upper Deck, the global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is adding another iconic license to its extensive portfolio – announcing a deal to create collecti...
upperdeck.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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colewehrle.bsky.social
I have an important announcement. Kyle and I are going to be leaving Leder Games to start a new venture. It has been an honor to spend the past eight years working with them. We wish them all the best of luck, and cannot wait to show you what we are working on next.

ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
A Letter from Cole Wehrle
Eight years ago I walked through the doors of a converted warehouse on the edge of Saint Paul and made my way through a back staircase to the still unfinished second floor. I wandered around a bit bef...
ledergames.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
afischergames.bsky.social
Just giving our guests a taste of Minnesota nice.🖕
wedge.live Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 8d
Video of federal agents getting run out of Lyn Lake this afternoon. Agents drop a gas can at the end and someone kicks it back at them.
January 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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thefatwizard.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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syrstorm.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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gamingrules.bsky.social
This week is an exciting one over on the Gaming Rules! Youtube channel.

The Earthborne Rangers campaign continues on Tuesday, Paul & friends play Uprising on Friday, and on Saturday there are 2 solo streams.

Watch live on later here:
www.youtube.com/@GamingRules...

- Krissie
This image displays the Gaming Rules plans for the week commencing Monday 12th January 2026. 4 YouTube thumbnail images are depicted on a blue ombre hexagonal tiled background. Tuesday: Earthborne Rangers, Campaign playthrough part 9, live at 2pm Friday: Uprising: curse of the last emperor, tutorial & playthrough, live at 7pm Saturday double bill: Talisman Digital, solo playthrough, live at 10am SETI, solo playthrough, live at 2pm All times GMT
January 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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sophieh.itch.io
Realised I haven't posted this here yet:

This is every possible numerically-balanced d20 layout.
If you know a dice-maker please pass this on to them - it'll make their dice roll fairer on average.

#Dice #TTRPG
Image of six icosahedron nets with the faces numbered. Text goes into detail: "All d20 layouts that are fully balanced numerically" There are only six number layouts (and their reflections) for a d20 that are optimally fair. The most common layout (where the 20 is surrounded by 2, 14, 8) is NOT numerically balanced, apart from by opposite-face sum (Which only helps negate bias from a squashed shape). d20 dice with the above layouts should roll the expected value (10.5) on average, even if their shape is squashed (common for very old, cheap, or melted dice), their center of mass is offset (common in dice with inserts, multiple materials, air bubbles), or are not fully isohedral where faces/edges are slightly different (common for handcrafted gem/glass/metal dice, and dice not evenly tumbled). Key features: - Opposite faces always sum 21 (two faces with an average value of 10.5) - Faces around each vertex always sum 53 or 52 (five faces with average value of 10.6 or 10.4) - A face's three adjacent faces always sum 32 or 31 (three faces with average value of 10.666 or 10.333) Feel free to use any of thes layouts above for your own dice to make them fairer overall.
January 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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brotherwisegames.bsky.social
Great News, Worldhoppers! Fantasy Grounds is now free to play with no additional purchase of a software license required!

Start your journey in the Cosmere on Fantasy Grounds today. Just grab the content, no license required! ⛈️
Fantasy Grounds: Free to Play. All of the Power, none of the cost.
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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oldmanemory.bsky.social
More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.

#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
January 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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demiplane.com
We are thrilled to release a Cosmere® RPG Actual Play with an incredible cast made up of friends from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social, Demiplane, and @roll20.net!

⛈️This AP shows off the Roll20 x Demiplane Integration for Chapter 1 of Stonewalkers!

Check it out now! ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3ON...
Let's Play Cosmere Roleplaying Game Brotherwise Games Roll20 x Demiplane
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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wired.com
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · 12d
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.

If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM