Chase Technomancer
@chasetechnomancer.bsky.social
TTRPG designer 🚀 | Tech generalist 👩💻 | Solarpunk optimist ☀️
31. She / Her. Florida, US.
31. She / Her. Florida, US.
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1/7 Hey there, fellow nerds! My name is Chase, and I use she / her pronouns. I'm 31 years old and based in Florida (UTC -5). I have a variety of experiences and would consider myself a bit of a #tech generalist. Here's a list of my skills and experiences so we can see if we can work together!
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1/3 Starting a bookclub in the TTRPG development server for Starship Odyssey.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
April 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
1/3 Starting a bookclub in the TTRPG development server for Starship Odyssey.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
1/3 Starting a bookclub in the TTRPG development server for Starship Odyssey.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
April 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
1/3 Starting a bookclub in the TTRPG development server for Starship Odyssey.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
Including works by Ursula K. Le Guin, @nkjemisin.bsky.social, Sean Vivier, @jholbo.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social, @p-h-lee.bsky.social, and @librariangoblin.bsky.social.
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GM Tip: If you want tension, give the players more things to do than they can possibly handle. This way they have to pick and prioritise. Show that the clock is always ticking and the world won't just stop to wait while they resolve their current plot hook.
#tttrpg #dnd #rpg
#tttrpg #dnd #rpg
April 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Easy way to improve your TTRPG story line: Add more weird little guys.
Don't know what the merchant should be like? Weird little guy. Can't think of how to deliver a hook? Weird little guy shows up. Party in danger? Surprise, weird little guy to the rescue.
Weird little guys are story line glue.
Don't know what the merchant should be like? Weird little guy. Can't think of how to deliver a hook? Weird little guy shows up. Party in danger? Surprise, weird little guy to the rescue.
Weird little guys are story line glue.
April 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Easy way to improve your TTRPG story line: Add more weird little guys.
Don't know what the merchant should be like? Weird little guy. Can't think of how to deliver a hook? Weird little guy shows up. Party in danger? Surprise, weird little guy to the rescue.
Weird little guys are story line glue.
Don't know what the merchant should be like? Weird little guy. Can't think of how to deliver a hook? Weird little guy shows up. Party in danger? Surprise, weird little guy to the rescue.
Weird little guys are story line glue.
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You know that saying "No matter how slow you're going, you're lapping everyone on the couch"?
That's basically blogging and game design. If you're like, putting words on paper? You're lapping everyone who just has the ideas.
That's basically blogging and game design. If you're like, putting words on paper? You're lapping everyone who just has the ideas.
April 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
You know that saying "No matter how slow you're going, you're lapping everyone on the couch"?
That's basically blogging and game design. If you're like, putting words on paper? You're lapping everyone who just has the ideas.
That's basically blogging and game design. If you're like, putting words on paper? You're lapping everyone who just has the ideas.
Anyone have any experience collaborating on TTRPG design using Git and GitHub? Starting to do so now! I'd love to learn from you.
April 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Anyone have any experience collaborating on TTRPG design using Git and GitHub? Starting to do so now! I'd love to learn from you.
The current state of the Starship Odyssey TTRPG!
April 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The current state of the Starship Odyssey TTRPG!
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Mappa Mundi - An Exploration + Ecology RPG is available to pre-order!
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, funding over £75,000, we're happy to make Mappa Mundi available to pre-order.
Order in April to receive your copy in the first wave! mappamundirpg.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, funding over £75,000, we're happy to make Mappa Mundi available to pre-order.
Order in April to receive your copy in the first wave! mappamundirpg.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Pre-order Mappa Mundi - An Exploration + Ecology RPG on BackerKit
Leave your sword at home, Chronicler! A sharp mind and a curious spirit are the only weapons you'll need!
mappamundirpg.backerkit.com
April 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Mappa Mundi - An Exploration + Ecology RPG is available to pre-order!
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, funding over £75,000, we're happy to make Mappa Mundi available to pre-order.
Order in April to receive your copy in the first wave! mappamundirpg.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, funding over £75,000, we're happy to make Mappa Mundi available to pre-order.
Order in April to receive your copy in the first wave! mappamundirpg.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
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Oh, one of the books I _actually_ wrote is all about vehicles in 5e and A5e. I haven't gotten round to detailing the Creative Commons release or getting it out in Braille, but you know, time and spoons and all that. (affiliate link)
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/4229...
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/4229...
One if By Land, Two if by Sea, Three if by Air - Homebrew and Hacking | DriveThruRPG
-- Free Level 8 adventure! Dragons vs Biplanes! ---
Turbo inject excitement into your games of fifth edition and Advanced Fifth Edition!
In the finest tradition of providing excellent mechanical supp...
www.drivethrurpg.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Oh, one of the books I _actually_ wrote is all about vehicles in 5e and A5e. I haven't gotten round to detailing the Creative Commons release or getting it out in Braille, but you know, time and spoons and all that. (affiliate link)
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/4229...
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/4229...
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Do you like causing a little mischief? Getting into a touch of shenanigans? Perhaps just a bit of hijinks as a treat?
Don’t lie. You do.
Channel that inner fae trickster by backing #TheCunningFolk, a #TTRPG that is whimsy made manifest by the entirely horrible @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
Don’t lie. You do.
Channel that inner fae trickster by backing #TheCunningFolk, a #TTRPG that is whimsy made manifest by the entirely horrible @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
The Cunning Folk TTRPG
A game of Mischief, Magick, and Revenge.
www.kickstarter.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Do you like causing a little mischief? Getting into a touch of shenanigans? Perhaps just a bit of hijinks as a treat?
Don’t lie. You do.
Channel that inner fae trickster by backing #TheCunningFolk, a #TTRPG that is whimsy made manifest by the entirely horrible @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
Don’t lie. You do.
Channel that inner fae trickster by backing #TheCunningFolk, a #TTRPG that is whimsy made manifest by the entirely horrible @emilygreymoore.bsky.social
I've started a discord server for folks who want to be involved with Starship Odyssey. Artists, graphic designers, creative writers, playtesters, and more! Please DM me for an invite!
March 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I've started a discord server for folks who want to be involved with Starship Odyssey. Artists, graphic designers, creative writers, playtesters, and more! Please DM me for an invite!
I'm meeting with two people from the solarpunk server today to discuss Starship Odyssey, and I should be able to make good progress on basic moves and playbooks too!
Healing from my surgery is going well.
Healing from my surgery is going well.
March 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I'm meeting with two people from the solarpunk server today to discuss Starship Odyssey, and I should be able to make good progress on basic moves and playbooks too!
Healing from my surgery is going well.
Healing from my surgery is going well.
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One of the coolest things you can do right now is commission a real artist.
March 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
One of the coolest things you can do right now is commission a real artist.
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People act like chronic illness is a vacation, where you get to stay in bed & have your needs met by others
The truth is it’s a constant battle. Against your body, against ableism, against poverty & against a medical system that doesn’t know how to help you
There’s no break. It’s a 24/7 job
The truth is it’s a constant battle. Against your body, against ableism, against poverty & against a medical system that doesn’t know how to help you
There’s no break. It’s a 24/7 job
March 30, 2025 at 4:34 AM
People act like chronic illness is a vacation, where you get to stay in bed & have your needs met by others
The truth is it’s a constant battle. Against your body, against ableism, against poverty & against a medical system that doesn’t know how to help you
There’s no break. It’s a 24/7 job
The truth is it’s a constant battle. Against your body, against ableism, against poverty & against a medical system that doesn’t know how to help you
There’s no break. It’s a 24/7 job
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All art is fanart
All canon is headcanon
All text is hypertext
All canon is headcanon
All text is hypertext
March 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
All art is fanart
All canon is headcanon
All text is hypertext
All canon is headcanon
All text is hypertext
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Role-playing games are scavenger media, in which available materials -- whatever's at hand: stuff you've read, stuff you've experienced, stuff you're anxious about, stuff you wish would happen -- are then transformed into an emergent narrative via active engagement by one or more players.
March 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Role-playing games are scavenger media, in which available materials -- whatever's at hand: stuff you've read, stuff you've experienced, stuff you're anxious about, stuff you wish would happen -- are then transformed into an emergent narrative via active engagement by one or more players.
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When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
The non disabled can’t possibly fathom the amount of time & energy that goes into maintaining what’s left of our health.
It takes ages to make the tiniest gains, and only split seconds to lose them.
Be kind. Respect our boundaries.
The non disabled can’t possibly fathom the amount of time & energy that goes into maintaining what’s left of our health.
It takes ages to make the tiniest gains, and only split seconds to lose them.
Be kind. Respect our boundaries.
March 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
When you’re chronically ill, your baseline is everything.
The non disabled can’t possibly fathom the amount of time & energy that goes into maintaining what’s left of our health.
It takes ages to make the tiniest gains, and only split seconds to lose them.
Be kind. Respect our boundaries.
The non disabled can’t possibly fathom the amount of time & energy that goes into maintaining what’s left of our health.
It takes ages to make the tiniest gains, and only split seconds to lose them.
Be kind. Respect our boundaries.
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Wrt the “cozy fantasy discourse”: imo, as with all media, I Like to be able to notice where/how works engage with politic (cuz they all do, even in “Not” engaging) but also we gotta temper that with the nuance of “if you never let your brain Just Vibe at all you might burn out on theory alone”
March 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Wrt the “cozy fantasy discourse”: imo, as with all media, I Like to be able to notice where/how works engage with politic (cuz they all do, even in “Not” engaging) but also we gotta temper that with the nuance of “if you never let your brain Just Vibe at all you might burn out on theory alone”
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"It’s easy to forget that we are the culture. That our voluntary acts—where we shop, what we buy, what we read and watch, what we celebrate and share, how we build communities of care—that those things are what define the culture."
NEW episode of the #podcast wherein I talk about some fun zines I've made (which you can download), how FLOW is a breakout #solarpunk film, and how cultural change flies under the radar long before it changes the world.
#climatechange #zines #booksky
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/episode-27...
#climatechange #zines #booksky
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/episode-27...
March 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
"It’s easy to forget that we are the culture. That our voluntary acts—where we shop, what we buy, what we read and watch, what we celebrate and share, how we build communities of care—that those things are what define the culture."
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I'm starting to believe that in order to fix society, we should fix popular culture. Escapism cannot offer the right space for unwinding and intellectual stimuli when it's designed by corporations
March 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I'm starting to believe that in order to fix society, we should fix popular culture. Escapism cannot offer the right space for unwinding and intellectual stimuli when it's designed by corporations
"[Fanfic is] a celebratory term. This is great. We all love this. In fact, the fanfic games often lead to some of the best design where they work out how best to create games that bring to games what one love in another form. The inspiration and the challenge is the point."
Where I write about something that struck me. Role-playing games are either high art or fanfic. For a certain definition of the above, obv.
Role-playing Games Are Either High Art or Fanfic - Old Men Running The World
I was probably making a cup of tea, as I usually am.
oldmenrunningtheworld.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"[Fanfic is] a celebratory term. This is great. We all love this. In fact, the fanfic games often lead to some of the best design where they work out how best to create games that bring to games what one love in another form. The inspiration and the challenge is the point."
I'm home from my appendectomy. Doing okay. Lots of pain.
March 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I'm home from my appendectomy. Doing okay. Lots of pain.
In the ER. Appendicitis. Going for surgery later today.
March 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In the ER. Appendicitis. Going for surgery later today.
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*looks at world, mostly on fire*
Anything more I can do directly? Nope. Not really.
Well, best do some work to give people cool games and a bit of joy.
No hope without joy,
no agency without hope,
no taking opportunities without agency.
Anything more I can do directly? Nope. Not really.
Well, best do some work to give people cool games and a bit of joy.
No hope without joy,
no agency without hope,
no taking opportunities without agency.
March 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
*looks at world, mostly on fire*
Anything more I can do directly? Nope. Not really.
Well, best do some work to give people cool games and a bit of joy.
No hope without joy,
no agency without hope,
no taking opportunities without agency.
Anything more I can do directly? Nope. Not really.
Well, best do some work to give people cool games and a bit of joy.
No hope without joy,
no agency without hope,
no taking opportunities without agency.