David Garrett
@amalara.com
Patriotically antifascist. Also, technologist, game designer, and dad. He/him.
Find my games at: https://amalara.com
Find my games at: https://amalara.com
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You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
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Secondly I have put my other three mockups on sale at 30% off during the rest of January. So if you have a Zine Month or Zine Quest project coming up these mockups can help your backers or customers visualize the product you are creating
Find the sale here:
itch.io/s/177992/zin...
Find the sale here:
itch.io/s/177992/zin...
Zine Month Mockups by Odds & Ents
A bundle by Odds & Ents, $20.00 for A5 Stapled Zine Mockups, Half Letter Stapled Zine Mockups, Trifold Mockup
itch.io
January 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Secondly I have put my other three mockups on sale at 30% off during the rest of January. So if you have a Zine Month or Zine Quest project coming up these mockups can help your backers or customers visualize the product you are creating
Find the sale here:
itch.io/s/177992/zin...
Find the sale here:
itch.io/s/177992/zin...
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one of my long-running campaigns finally died. as an intermezzo before the next one, we've decided to to play a few sessions of Triangle Agency set in 1974
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 AM
one of my long-running campaigns finally died. as an intermezzo before the next one, we've decided to to play a few sessions of Triangle Agency set in 1974
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START - Tutorial adventure site for BREAK!! RPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...
January 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
START - Tutorial adventure site for BREAK!! RPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...
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For those of you wanting to start a new project in the new year but afraid you're gonna suck, heed the words of the ancient texts:
December 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
For those of you wanting to start a new project in the new year but afraid you're gonna suck, heed the words of the ancient texts:
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I used to manage wine programs for movie theaters and I am in the extremely unique position to say with professional certainty that the answer here is a crisp Albariño.
asking the sommelier which wine pairs best with swedish fish
December 29, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I used to manage wine programs for movie theaters and I am in the extremely unique position to say with professional certainty that the answer here is a crisp Albariño.
Directsun is conducting a masterclass in dungeon design with his feedback of the Puzzle Dungeon Jam entries. If you want to write better adventures, particularly of puzzle variety, you should check these out.
Got to chat with Warren D of I Cast Light about dungeons both "mega" and "puzzle."
Puzzle Dungeon Workshop continues with feedback for Forgotten Shrin 01 by David Garrett.
youtu.be/irtxnbHC_4g?...
Puzzle Dungeon Workshop continues with feedback for Forgotten Shrin 01 by David Garrett.
youtu.be/irtxnbHC_4g?...
Warren D helps me give feedback on Forgotten Shrine 01 by David Garrett
YouTube video by Direct Sun
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December 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Directsun is conducting a masterclass in dungeon design with his feedback of the Puzzle Dungeon Jam entries. If you want to write better adventures, particularly of puzzle variety, you should check these out.
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I wrote about my plans for 2026, both under the @cairnrpg.com umbrella and Between Two Cairns.
newschoolrevolution.com/cairn-in-2026/
newschoolrevolution.com/cairn-in-2026/
Cairn in 2026
Every year I try and write a little post about what folks should expect from me in the coming year. I suppose a small part of me feels that once I've announc...
newschoolrevolution.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I wrote about my plans for 2026, both under the @cairnrpg.com umbrella and Between Two Cairns.
newschoolrevolution.com/cairn-in-2026/
newschoolrevolution.com/cairn-in-2026/
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Lots of stuff cooking at Necrotic Gnome: necroticgnome.com/blogs/news/l...
Looking Ahead to 2026
(Header image by DC Stow) Seasons greetings! As we approach the final days of 2025, it's time to take a look at what lies ahead for Necrotic Gnome in the coming year. All told, despite the manifold ch...
necroticgnome.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Lots of stuff cooking at Necrotic Gnome: necroticgnome.com/blogs/news/l...
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Citation is easy. It's a couple of lines on your credits page.
Citation is encouragement. Every time somebody else acknowledges me this way, I feel like the work is worthwhile.
Citation is introspection. You are marking your trajectory, the ports you have called at, as a maker.
1/
Citation is encouragement. Every time somebody else acknowledges me this way, I feel like the work is worthwhile.
Citation is introspection. You are marking your trajectory, the ports you have called at, as a maker.
1/
December 21, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Citation is easy. It's a couple of lines on your credits page.
Citation is encouragement. Every time somebody else acknowledges me this way, I feel like the work is worthwhile.
Citation is introspection. You are marking your trajectory, the ports you have called at, as a maker.
1/
Citation is encouragement. Every time somebody else acknowledges me this way, I feel like the work is worthwhile.
Citation is introspection. You are marking your trajectory, the ports you have called at, as a maker.
1/
I love this.
For @abigailmarkov.com, but for all of us creative types as well:
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I want to share some wisdom from my high school art teacher.
In my AP Art class, there was a girl who was just starting to experiment with mixed media. At this point she was still playing around, trying to decide what direction she wanted to go with her portfolio. So one critique day, she brought in an abstract canvas with some rhinestone highlights and painted and real peacock feathers. She loved sparkles and peacock feathers so she thought she'd try introducing them a *little*. And after everyone had given some input, the teacher gave her his advice, VERY roughly paraphrased here:
"So here's the thing... I do not like this style. These are just elements that do not speak to me personally, but I see that you like them, and you're doing interesting things with them.
"My biggest critique is, I only merely *dislike* this piece. I want you to make me HATE it. Go crazy with the things that you like. Don't hold back trying to make it palatable to people like me. Because I am NEVER going to like it. And if the audience does not like it, it should drive them crazy seeing how much YOU love it."
Her portfolio was chock full of neon colors and glitter and rhinestones and splashes of peacock feathers and it was a delight. Our teacher despised every piece lol, but she got great marks and I think even won some awards. And more importantly, she was happy and proud of the results. Because she didn't limit herself by trying to appeal to people who were never going to enjoy what she enjoyed.
Takeaway here: be as cringe as you want. Don't limit yourself based on other ppl's tastes. They're not you, and you are incredible.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ot3nzcyg5dqlrs27gvdqhouv/bafkreibxon6wppdxp36o6cvxbnd24wvfqhxfezzdlfpqyh6m4fokkauon4@jpeg)
December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I love this.
This is a dream team project.
The lanterns are lit!
Thrilled to announce Fomoria, my epic folk-horror TTRPG, not only has @nohr.se expertise as a layout artist, but the physical game will be released under his publisher seal AVGRUND AB. Soon on Kickstarter, don't miss it!
fomoria.com
Thrilled to announce Fomoria, my epic folk-horror TTRPG, not only has @nohr.se expertise as a layout artist, but the physical game will be released under his publisher seal AVGRUND AB. Soon on Kickstarter, don't miss it!
fomoria.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is a dream team project.
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Not to go down this week's particular rabbit hole very deeply, but as a guy who was *in fact hiring Hollywood writers* between 2011 and 2018, four staffs in total, it seems a lot of smart commenters are missing I did not diversify my rooms to be woke, I diversified my rooms to have better rooms.
December 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Not to go down this week's particular rabbit hole very deeply, but as a guy who was *in fact hiring Hollywood writers* between 2011 and 2018, four staffs in total, it seems a lot of smart commenters are missing I did not diversify my rooms to be woke, I diversified my rooms to have better rooms.
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More of this nationwide please!
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
More of this nationwide please!
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Happy Critique Navidad my friends! A year ago, Clayton suggested the best gift of all was to write about a designers game, so I decided to review your games for the holiday season! I’m doing it again this year — a review (or so) every day! Submit your own if you dare!
December 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Happy Critique Navidad my friends! A year ago, Clayton suggested the best gift of all was to write about a designers game, so I decided to review your games for the holiday season! I’m doing it again this year — a review (or so) every day! Submit your own if you dare!
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Happy Critique Navidad everyone! Today I take a look at Vengeance California, a bloody violent romp through a crime filled city! idlecartulary.com/2025/12/03/c...
Critique Navidad: Vengeance California
Each holiday season, I review different modules, games or supplements as a thank you to the wider tabletop roleplaying game community. All of the work I review during Critique Navidad is either giv…
idlecartulary.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Happy Critique Navidad everyone! Today I take a look at Vengeance California, a bloody violent romp through a crime filled city! idlecartulary.com/2025/12/03/c...
Nova kicks off Critique Navidad 2025 with my necromancers-in-space game, This Mortal Coil!
The first review of Critique Navidad 2025 is This Mortal Coil, a game based on Liminal Horror where you play sci fi necromancers looking for people willing to trade their souls so that you can turn the powers of hell to your own uses! idlecartulary.com/2025/12/01/c...
Critique Navidad: This Mortal Coil
Each holiday season, I review different modules, games or supplements as a thank you to the wider tabletop roleplaying game community. All of the work I review during Critique Navidad is either giv…
idlecartulary.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Nova kicks off Critique Navidad 2025 with my necromancers-in-space game, This Mortal Coil!
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Best TTRPG name ever? Or just this millennium?
"Hate gets HAMMERED"
No Nazis In Valhalla
(Playtest available now!)
2024
No Nazis In Valhalla
(Playtest available now!)
2024
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Best TTRPG name ever? Or just this millennium?
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
This! This x1000!
November 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This! This x1000!
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It is not every day that your game is called "the best TTRPG I've read or played all year," much less by one of the best reviewers out there.
I know I've asked a lot recently, but I'd be additionally grateful if you would help me share this review.
I know I've asked a lot recently, but I'd be additionally grateful if you would help me share this review.
Spine is probably the best TTRPG I've read or played all year, and — unbelievably — it's a solo TTRPG. Find out how this remarkable piece of work changed me, even as I changed it! idlecartulary.com/2025/10/30/i...
I Read Spine
I Read Games reviews are me reading games when I have nothing better to do, like read a module or write or play a game. I don’t seriously believe that I can judge a game without playing it, usually…
idlecartulary.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It is not every day that your game is called "the best TTRPG I've read or played all year," much less by one of the best reviewers out there.
I know I've asked a lot recently, but I'd be additionally grateful if you would help me share this review.
I know I've asked a lot recently, but I'd be additionally grateful if you would help me share this review.
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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New to the #SoloRPG List: The Greatest of These is Love from @amalara.com
Play a guardian spirit who is charged with watching over a family member.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
Play a guardian spirit who is charged with watching over a family member.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New to the #SoloRPG List: The Greatest of These is Love from @amalara.com
Play a guardian spirit who is charged with watching over a family member.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
Play a guardian spirit who is charged with watching over a family member.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
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New to the #SoloRPG List: Wendigo from @amalara.com
A solo, journaling game about the joy of believing that you're alone in the woods and the terror of finding out that you're not. #Horror #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
A solo, journaling game about the joy of believing that you're alone in the woods and the terror of finding out that you're not. #Horror #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
New to the #SoloRPG List: Wendigo from @amalara.com
A solo, journaling game about the joy of believing that you're alone in the woods and the terror of finding out that you're not. #Horror #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
A solo, journaling game about the joy of believing that you're alone in the woods and the terror of finding out that you're not. #Horror #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...