Eric Farmer wrote half of Sword Opera
@ericfarmer.bsky.social
Sword Opera
Itch: https://mythicgazetteer.itch.io/sword-opera
DTRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/533188/sword-opera
Game designer and mail fighter. He/him.
Co-author of Sword Opera RPG
Author of Trash Pandas RPG
Itch: https://mythicgazetteer.itch.io/sword-opera
DTRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/533188/sword-opera
Game designer and mail fighter. He/him.
Co-author of Sword Opera RPG
Author of Trash Pandas RPG
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Sword Opera - Mythic Gazetteer, LLC | DriveThruRPG
The daring drama of the clash of steel.
The thrill of the rubber meeting the road.
The forlorn silence of a decadent garden after a lover's quarrel.
In Sword Opera, you play as skilled paragons bala...
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SWORD OPERA SUPER THREAD
Digital + Print: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
San Mercurio Map: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Digital: mythicgazetteer.itch.io/sword-opera
How to Play: youtu.be/4mAekodbIcI?...
Actual Play:
1️⃣ youtu.be/nNs7478Gj2Y
2️⃣ youtu.be/TmjbbSUVfFk
Digital + Print: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
San Mercurio Map: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Digital: mythicgazetteer.itch.io/sword-opera
How to Play: youtu.be/4mAekodbIcI?...
Actual Play:
1️⃣ youtu.be/nNs7478Gj2Y
2️⃣ youtu.be/TmjbbSUVfFk
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Less than three hours left to back Propero's Dream from @sean.tuesdayknightgames.com ! Amazing design and layout and all the space horror TTRPG goodness you can shake a vibmachete at! And I'm writing a story for the Megadamage Magazine!
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Mothership: PROSPERO'S DREAM
PROSPERO'S DREAM is the new campaign setting for the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror RPG. It expands and augments the content in the award-winning module, A Pound of Flesh. The boxed set contains three zines...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Less than three hours left to back Propero's Dream from @sean.tuesdayknightgames.com ! Amazing design and layout and all the space horror TTRPG goodness you can shake a vibmachete at! And I'm writing a story for the Megadamage Magazine!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
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👻Two days left to pledge👻
Marga, the girl with the wild curls, is gone. Among the seventeen suspects are:
- A silent cook who cries into the meat
- A sick nun who haunts the halls at night
- A morose poet who collects bones
- A doctor who measures you with his eyes
Who do you think is responsible?
Marga, the girl with the wild curls, is gone. Among the seventeen suspects are:
- A silent cook who cries into the meat
- A sick nun who haunts the halls at night
- A morose poet who collects bones
- A doctor who measures you with his eyes
Who do you think is responsible?
The Girls of the Genziana Hotel by Hendrik ten Napel - Gamefound
Play as chambermaids in a 19th century alpine hotel investigating the disappearance of their friend.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
👻Two days left to pledge👻
Marga, the girl with the wild curls, is gone. Among the seventeen suspects are:
- A silent cook who cries into the meat
- A sick nun who haunts the halls at night
- A morose poet who collects bones
- A doctor who measures you with his eyes
Who do you think is responsible?
Marga, the girl with the wild curls, is gone. Among the seventeen suspects are:
- A silent cook who cries into the meat
- A sick nun who haunts the halls at night
- A morose poet who collects bones
- A doctor who measures you with his eyes
Who do you think is responsible?
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We are happy to say that we (finally) have found favor with the eldritch and unknowable campus bookstore, and the Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025 is available to order in print!
92 color pages, 3 original system-adventurous scenarios, and more!
payhip.com/b/YQlHV
92 color pages, 3 original system-adventurous scenarios, and more!
payhip.com/b/YQlHV
Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025
The Adventure & Hobbyist Annual is a collection of system-adventurous scenarios, maps and more for use with your favorite tabletop roleplaying games. This is a 92-page 6"x9" softcover book with full-c...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We are happy to say that we (finally) have found favor with the eldritch and unknowable campus bookstore, and the Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025 is available to order in print!
92 color pages, 3 original system-adventurous scenarios, and more!
payhip.com/b/YQlHV
92 color pages, 3 original system-adventurous scenarios, and more!
payhip.com/b/YQlHV
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To anyone that remembers this post, my mom has agreed to this! If I can get a stream successfully set-up and functioning this week we'll be streaming next Wednesday!
Also planning: Saturday Stardew 🌿 and Google Maps plein air drawing on Mondays 🧑🎨
You can follow now 😘: www.twitch.tv/cesiousblue
Also planning: Saturday Stardew 🌿 and Google Maps plein air drawing on Mondays 🧑🎨
You can follow now 😘: www.twitch.tv/cesiousblue
Would you guys watch me and my 75 year old politically incurious mom stream Disco Elysium? Would that be interesting?
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
To anyone that remembers this post, my mom has agreed to this! If I can get a stream successfully set-up and functioning this week we'll be streaming next Wednesday!
Also planning: Saturday Stardew 🌿 and Google Maps plein air drawing on Mondays 🧑🎨
You can follow now 😘: www.twitch.tv/cesiousblue
Also planning: Saturday Stardew 🌿 and Google Maps plein air drawing on Mondays 🧑🎨
You can follow now 😘: www.twitch.tv/cesiousblue
Reposted by Eric Farmer wrote half of Sword Opera
Four more days of funding! ⏳
If you like:
- struggling against the patriarchy of 1815's Bavaria
- grieving your beautiful friend's disappearance
- chambermaids
- slacking on your job to investigate an occult mystery
Then check out The Girls of the Genziana Hotel: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
If you like:
- struggling against the patriarchy of 1815's Bavaria
- grieving your beautiful friend's disappearance
- chambermaids
- slacking on your job to investigate an occult mystery
Then check out The Girls of the Genziana Hotel: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Four more days of funding! ⏳
If you like:
- struggling against the patriarchy of 1815's Bavaria
- grieving your beautiful friend's disappearance
- chambermaids
- slacking on your job to investigate an occult mystery
Then check out The Girls of the Genziana Hotel: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
If you like:
- struggling against the patriarchy of 1815's Bavaria
- grieving your beautiful friend's disappearance
- chambermaids
- slacking on your job to investigate an occult mystery
Then check out The Girls of the Genziana Hotel: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
The only licensed game I truly care about has just arrived from the mad minds of @amabel.bsky.social and @flintstonerocky.bsky.social!
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The only licensed game I truly care about has just arrived from the mad minds of @amabel.bsky.social and @flintstonerocky.bsky.social!
Heck yeah! Jack's the best!
My latest commission for @starlingdust.bsky.social of their wonderful cryptid-hunter, Billie!
I just opened 3 slots for commissions like this one!
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I just opened 3 slots for commissions like this one!
ko-fi.com/c/05178902f0
November 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Heck yeah! Jack's the best!
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I MAY BE STUPID , - dashare.zone ADMIN
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I MAY BE STUPID , - dashare.zone ADMIN
Sword Opera has this explicitly in The Disaster playbook. Failsons, messy paramores, and tragic artists all can be Disasters.
We also have the Savant, which is the mayhem version of the Disaster. Hubris? Couldn't be me.
We also have the Savant, which is the mayhem version of the Disaster. Hubris? Couldn't be me.
Every ttrpg is required to have a 'freak' class. Like one that objectively stands out as "What the fuck is wrong with you" compared to the others
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Sword Opera has this explicitly in The Disaster playbook. Failsons, messy paramores, and tragic artists all can be Disasters.
We also have the Savant, which is the mayhem version of the Disaster. Hubris? Couldn't be me.
We also have the Savant, which is the mayhem version of the Disaster. Hubris? Couldn't be me.
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OK #ttrpg Peeps! The challenge is to get game zines ready for #ZineQuest / #ZiMo in Feb and pledge to put some/all profits raised into the Game Workers Union fighting funds. Who's up for it?
I've not done a ZineQuest yet, but I'd be down for a putting a zine-sized game together for this!
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
OK #ttrpg Peeps! The challenge is to get game zines ready for #ZineQuest / #ZiMo in Feb and pledge to put some/all profits raised into the Game Workers Union fighting funds. Who's up for it?
Hey chat, is it gauche to give your TTRPG to your family members for Xmas?
November 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Hey chat, is it gauche to give your TTRPG to your family members for Xmas?
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Talking Space Opera
New episode in our ttrpg podcast feed!
In another community talk, we cover widescreen games of space fleets, interstellar empires, sometimes aliens-- big ideas and lasers. Games like Fading Suns, Space Wyrm vs Moonicorn, Dune, Scum & Villainy, Ashen Stars & more.
#ttrpg
New episode in our ttrpg podcast feed!
In another community talk, we cover widescreen games of space fleets, interstellar empires, sometimes aliens-- big ideas and lasers. Games like Fading Suns, Space Wyrm vs Moonicorn, Dune, Scum & Villainy, Ashen Stars & more.
#ttrpg
Around the Hearth | Talking Space Opera
Lets talk widescreen, big idea sci-fi. Games of space fleets, interstellar empires, sometimes aliens-- big ideas and lasers. Games like Star Trek Adventures, Traveller, Fading Suns, Space Wyrm vs M...
aroundthehearth.openhearthgaming.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Talking Space Opera
New episode in our ttrpg podcast feed!
In another community talk, we cover widescreen games of space fleets, interstellar empires, sometimes aliens-- big ideas and lasers. Games like Fading Suns, Space Wyrm vs Moonicorn, Dune, Scum & Villainy, Ashen Stars & more.
#ttrpg
New episode in our ttrpg podcast feed!
In another community talk, we cover widescreen games of space fleets, interstellar empires, sometimes aliens-- big ideas and lasers. Games like Fading Suns, Space Wyrm vs Moonicorn, Dune, Scum & Villainy, Ashen Stars & more.
#ttrpg
Jourdan is a great Dracula in the only truly faithful Dracula film to date. I just wish it wasn't so dull!
It's so strange that we've had so many excellent Sherlock Holmes adaptations, but there's not a single Dracula film I can unreservedly recommend.
It's so strange that we've had so many excellent Sherlock Holmes adaptations, but there's not a single Dracula film I can unreservedly recommend.
Louis Jourdan is the guest panelist on the What’s My Line ep I am watching, so I guess this is my cue to beat my little “best Dracula” drum
November 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Jourdan is a great Dracula in the only truly faithful Dracula film to date. I just wish it wasn't so dull!
It's so strange that we've had so many excellent Sherlock Holmes adaptations, but there's not a single Dracula film I can unreservedly recommend.
It's so strange that we've had so many excellent Sherlock Holmes adaptations, but there's not a single Dracula film I can unreservedly recommend.
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In 1921, acclaimed author Robert E. Sherwood declared that a film he reviewed was the world's worst movie. Cinematographer Byron Haskin said it was the most awful thing Hollywood ever made.
It made Avengers: Endgame money.
This is that movie.
moviessilently.com/2025/11/02/m...
It made Avengers: Endgame money.
This is that movie.
moviessilently.com/2025/11/02/m...
Man-Woman-Marriage (1921) A Silent Film Review
A young woman must choose between marriage for love and marriage for money. She is helped in her decision by flashbacks to womanly struggles throughout time. Mostly notable for being deemed one of …
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November 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
In 1921, acclaimed author Robert E. Sherwood declared that a film he reviewed was the world's worst movie. Cinematographer Byron Haskin said it was the most awful thing Hollywood ever made.
It made Avengers: Endgame money.
This is that movie.
moviessilently.com/2025/11/02/m...
It made Avengers: Endgame money.
This is that movie.
moviessilently.com/2025/11/02/m...
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You replied "lmao" and yet your ass is still connected to your body. That’s fraud
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
You replied "lmao" and yet your ass is still connected to your body. That’s fraud
We all love the Hot Town underworld from Sword Opera: it's 1970s New Orleans with cool assassinry and a family of car wizards, all with a disco twist.
But where are the vampires?
Children of the Night, a Sword Opera: Underworlds add-on, brings the fell influence of the Brides of Dracula to NOLA!
But where are the vampires?
Children of the Night, a Sword Opera: Underworlds add-on, brings the fell influence of the Brides of Dracula to NOLA!
Sword Opera: Underworlds - Mythic Gazetteer, LLC | DriveThruRPG
Romance and Intrigue in Regency England
Superpowered teens in a totally rad future California
Vampires in Hot Town! Merfolk in San Mercurio!
Sword Opera: Underworlds is a supplement to your favorite g...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We all love the Hot Town underworld from Sword Opera: it's 1970s New Orleans with cool assassinry and a family of car wizards, all with a disco twist.
But where are the vampires?
Children of the Night, a Sword Opera: Underworlds add-on, brings the fell influence of the Brides of Dracula to NOLA!
But where are the vampires?
Children of the Night, a Sword Opera: Underworlds add-on, brings the fell influence of the Brides of Dracula to NOLA!
Same, but because I live in Wisconsin I get to enjoy my favorite costumes:
- Spiderman (in a coat)
- Cold Ninja Turtle
- Actually frozen Elsa
- Spiderman (in a coat)
- Cold Ninja Turtle
- Actually frozen Elsa
excited for tonight, because I love seeing the halloween costumes. I love whatever big anime thing is hot with the teens that I never recognize except "I think that's anime". I love seeing which superhero is winning the popularity contest that year. I love seeing tiny babies in pumpkin costumes
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Same, but because I live in Wisconsin I get to enjoy my favorite costumes:
- Spiderman (in a coat)
- Cold Ninja Turtle
- Actually frozen Elsa
- Spiderman (in a coat)
- Cold Ninja Turtle
- Actually frozen Elsa
We've finally reached the time of year where I have to preheat my coffee mug before I pour the coffee in. ☕
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We've finally reached the time of year where I have to preheat my coffee mug before I pour the coffee in. ☕
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Two crowdfunded games came in by mail while I was out of town — Malaysian/Indonesian-inspired ghost tale A PERFECT WIFE and violent melodrama SWORD OPERA! Very excited to tuck into these. #ttrpg
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Two crowdfunded games came in by mail while I was out of town — Malaysian/Indonesian-inspired ghost tale A PERFECT WIFE and violent melodrama SWORD OPERA! Very excited to tuck into these. #ttrpg
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Can’t believe there are 90s kids who give The Mummy credit for their bisexual awakening when these were out there FIVE YEARS earlier.
October 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Can’t believe there are 90s kids who give The Mummy credit for their bisexual awakening when these were out there FIVE YEARS earlier.
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Trans zine friends, drop your shop links!
Call for trans zine recommendations: my Trans Studies students are going to be doing a unit on zines next month, and one activity we're doing is looking at as many physical zines as I can get my hands on. If you know of cool trans zines that ARE PURCHASABLE ON PAPER, please let me know!!!
October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Trans zine friends, drop your shop links!
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My friend Eli is not on Bluesky but today is his birthday and he was instrumental in getting me into making TTRPG's. He designed, did lay out, and project managed External Containment Bureau, as well as several other stand out games: mythicgazetteer.itch.io
Mythic Gazetteer
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October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
My friend Eli is not on Bluesky but today is his birthday and he was instrumental in getting me into making TTRPG's. He designed, did lay out, and project managed External Containment Bureau, as well as several other stand out games: mythicgazetteer.itch.io
🎂 It's Eli's birthday today! 🎂
Give that guy a birthday treat by picking up this fun bundle! It's got Eli's games, plus cool titles by @notwritinggames.bsky.social and @sicksad.games!
Give that guy a birthday treat by picking up this fun bundle! It's got Eli's games, plus cool titles by @notwritinggames.bsky.social and @sicksad.games!
Celebrating the Fall (of the Old World) Bundle by NotWriting, Mythic Gazetteer, Sick Sad Games
Celebrating the Fall (of the Old World) Bundle: 8 items for $9.99
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October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🎂 It's Eli's birthday today! 🎂
Give that guy a birthday treat by picking up this fun bundle! It's got Eli's games, plus cool titles by @notwritinggames.bsky.social and @sicksad.games!
Give that guy a birthday treat by picking up this fun bundle! It's got Eli's games, plus cool titles by @notwritinggames.bsky.social and @sicksad.games!
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
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Restating my opinion that 99% of Protest Discourse is because people don't know there are two broadly different kinds of protest (rallies and direct action) and they have different requirements to be effective (and "don't be cringe" is not a requirement for either, actually)
October 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Restating my opinion that 99% of Protest Discourse is because people don't know there are two broadly different kinds of protest (rallies and direct action) and they have different requirements to be effective (and "don't be cringe" is not a requirement for either, actually)