Alessandro Rosa, PhD
@alessandrorosaphd.bsky.social
PhD Molecular Biology | BS Marketing & Int. Business
- Adjunct Assistant Professor - CUNY Hunter College
- TTRPG Enthusiast
- Views are my own
- "Mice lie and monkeys exaggerate."
- Adjunct Assistant Professor - CUNY Hunter College
- TTRPG Enthusiast
- Views are my own
- "Mice lie and monkeys exaggerate."
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@toddkenreck.bsky.social thinking about your Live Stream; you may have a point about name changes being only for Spellcasters. I think this might be the case because it allows @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social to customize Spell Lists to fit the magic of Aramán without doing wholesale spell bans.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
@toddkenreck.bsky.social thinking about your Live Stream; you may have a point about name changes being only for Spellcasters. I think this might be the case because it allows @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social to customize Spell Lists to fit the magic of Aramán without doing wholesale spell bans.
You can acknowledge the achievement without celebrating the man. Much of the advancements we have made in the last seven decades of biology have come from our understanding of the DNA molecule.
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast. n.pr/4oFvBWI
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
You can acknowledge the achievement without celebrating the man. Much of the advancements we have made in the last seven decades of biology have come from our understanding of the DNA molecule.
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Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
@mysticartsdm.bsky.social provides a 14-minute masterclass in how to make game lore meaningful.
youtu.be/poGsAd8WTm0?...
#DnD #TTRPG
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#DnD #TTRPG
All D&D Worlds Are the Same
YouTube video by Mystic Arts
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October 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
@mysticartsdm.bsky.social provides a 14-minute masterclass in how to make game lore meaningful.
youtu.be/poGsAd8WTm0?...
#DnD #TTRPG
youtu.be/poGsAd8WTm0?...
#DnD #TTRPG
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Hey @darringtonpress.bsky.social we hear you like to feature daggerheart APs... how about our four-part DH miniseries?
youtu.be/nk6C8W0C2i4
youtu.be/nk6C8W0C2i4
Daggerheart Part 1: In Search of Croissant
YouTube video by Landlocked Warlocks
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October 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Hey @darringtonpress.bsky.social we hear you like to feature daggerheart APs... how about our four-part DH miniseries?
youtu.be/nk6C8W0C2i4
youtu.be/nk6C8W0C2i4
@mattcolville.bsky.social, I know that you have recommended The Black Company in the past, and this would be a good opportunity for your followers. Humble Bundle has a Glen Cook's Chronicles of the Black Company Book Bundle. 16 ePub books for an $18 min donation. www.humblebundle.com/books/glen-c...
Humble Book Bundle: Glen Cook's Chronicles of The Black Company & More
Prepare for adventure—Pay what you want for Glen Cooks’ finest works with the Chronicles of The Black Company & More Bundle from Tor Publishing Group!
www.humblebundle.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
@mattcolville.bsky.social, I know that you have recommended The Black Company in the past, and this would be a good opportunity for your followers. Humble Bundle has a Glen Cook's Chronicles of the Black Company Book Bundle. 16 ePub books for an $18 min donation. www.humblebundle.com/books/glen-c...
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Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."
Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'
Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."
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October 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."
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JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91
Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
@mysticartsdm.bsky.social I realize that you are planning to do your own video on linking a narrative for Heroes of the Borderlands, so I didn't leave it in the comments there, but @alphastream.bsky.social has a really good suggestion on how to have a narrative through-line and stakes here.
DM Tips for the Caves of Chaos in Heroes of the Borderlands!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjN4...
How to run fun caves, make your prep manageable, and create a stronger narrative!
My final video looking at the Starter Set!
#DnD #ttrpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjN4...
How to run fun caves, make your prep manageable, and create a stronger narrative!
My final video looking at the Starter Set!
#DnD #ttrpg
September 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
@mysticartsdm.bsky.social I realize that you are planning to do your own video on linking a narrative for Heroes of the Borderlands, so I didn't leave it in the comments there, but @alphastream.bsky.social has a really good suggestion on how to have a narrative through-line and stakes here.
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Kaleb Horton, again: "It's sad how many RTs you get by saying the world is ending instead of admitting the scary truth that it's not and there's work to do in it."
September 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Kaleb Horton, again: "It's sad how many RTs you get by saying the world is ending instead of admitting the scary truth that it's not and there's work to do in it."
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War-ravaged Portland, 5 minutes ago
September 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
War-ravaged Portland, 5 minutes ago
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Hiked 6 miles in Forest Park, ran errands around town, then came home to hear the news that my city is being called “war torn.” I honestly never thought I would live to see misinformation in the United States exceed the levels I experienced growing up in Colombia. Truly sad.
September 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Hiked 6 miles in Forest Park, ran errands around town, then came home to hear the news that my city is being called “war torn.” I honestly never thought I would live to see misinformation in the United States exceed the levels I experienced growing up in Colombia. Truly sad.
@ghostfiregaming.bsky.social, @thebenbyrne.bsky.social and @shawnmerwin.bsky.social, I think @mysticartsdm.bsky.social video on Magic Item Crafting rules for 5e would be a good follow-up on your discussion of Homebrew from this week's podcast.
youtu.be/3RsuFtgOeW0?...
#ttrpg #DnD
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#ttrpg #DnD
D&D doesn't have magic item creation rules...
YouTube video by Mystic Arts
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September 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
@ghostfiregaming.bsky.social, @thebenbyrne.bsky.social and @shawnmerwin.bsky.social, I think @mysticartsdm.bsky.social video on Magic Item Crafting rules for 5e would be a good follow-up on your discussion of Homebrew from this week's podcast.
youtu.be/3RsuFtgOeW0?...
#ttrpg #DnD
youtu.be/3RsuFtgOeW0?...
#ttrpg #DnD
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You've heard that #Criticalrole is switching to the 2024 rules of D&D 5e for season 4. They've announced their characters, but you need a primer on *what changed* for each class between the old and new rules to be ready for October 2nd? I've got you. youtu.be/41x0EjkxATU
Every Class and Subclass Change for 2024: D&D Ep #177
YouTube video by d4: D&D Deep Dive
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September 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
You've heard that #Criticalrole is switching to the 2024 rules of D&D 5e for season 4. They've announced their characters, but you need a primer on *what changed* for each class between the old and new rules to be ready for October 2nd? I've got you. youtu.be/41x0EjkxATU
Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...
Opinion | Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism.
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...
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Travis and I has a great chat with Prof. DM around community questions, rumors, and general game topics. :)
youtu.be/1pKvM_N9qq4?...
youtu.be/1pKvM_N9qq4?...
No B.S. Interview with Matt & Travis from CRITICAL ROLE
YouTube video by Dungeon Craft
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Travis and I has a great chat with Prof. DM around community questions, rumors, and general game topics. :)
youtu.be/1pKvM_N9qq4?...
youtu.be/1pKvM_N9qq4?...
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President Donald Trump spread multiple falsehoods on immigration, renewable energy use and his involvement in ending wars during his address Tuesday morning at the United Nations General Assembly.
@politifact.bsky.social's Josie Hollingsworth has more.
@politifact.bsky.social's Josie Hollingsworth has more.
September 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
President Donald Trump spread multiple falsehoods on immigration, renewable energy use and his involvement in ending wars during his address Tuesday morning at the United Nations General Assembly.
@politifact.bsky.social's Josie Hollingsworth has more.
@politifact.bsky.social's Josie Hollingsworth has more.
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DM Tips for the Keep in Heroes of the Borderlands!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hkl...
A detailed look at the Keep on the Borderlands adventure booklet, when to use the inner vs outer keep, and how to establish a cadence between keep, wilderness, and caves!
#DnD #ttrpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hkl...
A detailed look at the Keep on the Borderlands adventure booklet, when to use the inner vs outer keep, and how to establish a cadence between keep, wilderness, and caves!
#DnD #ttrpg
September 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
DM Tips for the Keep in Heroes of the Borderlands!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hkl...
A detailed look at the Keep on the Borderlands adventure booklet, when to use the inner vs outer keep, and how to establish a cadence between keep, wilderness, and caves!
#DnD #ttrpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hkl...
A detailed look at the Keep on the Borderlands adventure booklet, when to use the inner vs outer keep, and how to establish a cadence between keep, wilderness, and caves!
#DnD #ttrpg
Dungeon Craft interviews @matthewmercer.bsky.social and Travis Willingham about all things Campaign IV.
youtu.be/1pKvM_N9qq4?...
#CriticalRole #CritRole #TTRPG #DnD #Daggerheart
@masteringdnd.bsky.social @alphastream.bsky.social
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#CriticalRole #CritRole #TTRPG #DnD #Daggerheart
@masteringdnd.bsky.social @alphastream.bsky.social
No B.S. Interview with Matt & Travis from CRITICAL ROLE
YouTube video by Dungeon Craft
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Dungeon Craft interviews @matthewmercer.bsky.social and Travis Willingham about all things Campaign IV.
youtu.be/1pKvM_N9qq4?...
#CriticalRole #CritRole #TTRPG #DnD #Daggerheart
@masteringdnd.bsky.social @alphastream.bsky.social
youtu.be/1pKvM_N9qq4?...
#CriticalRole #CritRole #TTRPG #DnD #Daggerheart
@masteringdnd.bsky.social @alphastream.bsky.social
The American Psychiatric Association Statement today regarding the White House Announcement on Autism:
www.psychiatry.org/News-room/Ne...
www.psychiatry.org/News-room/Ne...
APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism
In reaction to today’s White House announcement, the American Psychiatric Association issued the following statement:
www.psychiatry.org
September 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The American Psychiatric Association Statement today regarding the White House Announcement on Autism:
www.psychiatry.org/News-room/Ne...
www.psychiatry.org/News-room/Ne...
@slyflourish.com This episode discussed Shelly Mazzanoble's role at WOTC to get D&D and other WOTC products into the hands of educators. From the sound of it, this candle is still burning brightly.
How to DM Parenting with Shelly Mazzanoble!
Shelly joins us to discuss her new hilarious and insightful book! We share our favorite parts and learn about Shelly's new work with WotC's philanthropic efforts.
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcax...
#DnD #TTRPG
Shelly joins us to discuss her new hilarious and insightful book! We share our favorite parts and learn about Shelly's new work with WotC's philanthropic efforts.
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcax...
#DnD #TTRPG
September 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@slyflourish.com This episode discussed Shelly Mazzanoble's role at WOTC to get D&D and other WOTC products into the hands of educators. From the sound of it, this candle is still burning brightly.
@themonstersknow.com This New York Magazine article recommends The Monsters Know What They're Doing as a great resource for new DMs.
nymag.com/strategist/a...
nymag.com/strategist/a...
The Essentials You Need to Start Playing Dungeons & Dragons
According to the Dungeon Masters, game-store owners, and many other obsessives I interviewed.
nymag.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
@themonstersknow.com This New York Magazine article recommends The Monsters Know What They're Doing as a great resource for new DMs.
nymag.com/strategist/a...
nymag.com/strategist/a...
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The announcement of health insurance companies that they’ll continue covering routine vaccinations is a huge vote of no confidence in ACIP's recommendations. It reflects a desire by insurers to avoid the cost of illnesses by having their customers vaccinated.
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Questions Are Raised About Vaccine Panel’s Reliability as Policy Review Gets Underway
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September 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The announcement of health insurance companies that they’ll continue covering routine vaccinations is a huge vote of no confidence in ACIP's recommendations. It reflects a desire by insurers to avoid the cost of illnesses by having their customers vaccinated.
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THE CAMPAIGN 4 TRAILER IS HERE ⚔️ 🧭 🪶
Join us this October 2nd as Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan weaves a far-reaching tale of disparate souls connecting across the fractured world of Aramán!
LEARN MORE ABOUT C4 ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nEou01
WATCH THE C4 TRAILER ON YOUTUBE ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3Vo9Wpi
Join us this October 2nd as Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan weaves a far-reaching tale of disparate souls connecting across the fractured world of Aramán!
LEARN MORE ABOUT C4 ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nEou01
WATCH THE C4 TRAILER ON YOUTUBE ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3Vo9Wpi
September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
THE CAMPAIGN 4 TRAILER IS HERE ⚔️ 🧭 🪶
Join us this October 2nd as Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan weaves a far-reaching tale of disparate souls connecting across the fractured world of Aramán!
LEARN MORE ABOUT C4 ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nEou01
WATCH THE C4 TRAILER ON YOUTUBE ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3Vo9Wpi
Join us this October 2nd as Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan weaves a far-reaching tale of disparate souls connecting across the fractured world of Aramán!
LEARN MORE ABOUT C4 ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nEou01
WATCH THE C4 TRAILER ON YOUTUBE ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3Vo9Wpi
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Don’t miss this! See what it takes to create a starter set and just how incredible a project this was! Plus, cake secrets!
My podcasting partner @alphastream.bsky.social and I got talked to @justiceraminarman.bsky.social, Managing Game Designer from Wizards of the Coast for D&D, about his career, creating official D&D products, and the new Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set. #dnd
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKZP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKZP...
Inside Heroes of the Borderlands: Justice Arman on creating D&D’s new starter set! (MD 258)
YouTube video by Mastering Dungeons
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September 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Don’t miss this! See what it takes to create a starter set and just how incredible a project this was! Plus, cake secrets!