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Gav Thorpe
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New York Times Bestselling Author, world creator, consultant and games developer specialising in SF and Fantasy. Proud daddy. Whitecishet. He / him.
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bclev.bsky.social
Where There Are No Roads is now live! Build customized battle cars to transport materiel between scattered communities trying to survive the hostile alien wilderness long enough to send a distress signal back to Earth!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bcl...
Where There Are No Roads
You play as caravan drivers trapped on a hostile alien world helping communities fight predators and raiders for survival.
www.kickstarter.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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phoefsutton.bsky.social
TOON TUESDAY
#ToonTuesday
February 17, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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cowtoolsdaily.bsky.social
what if i told you, through the power of forensic analysis, we are closer than ever to knowing the exact Far Side cartoon that is making Sting smile in this iconic photo. 🧵 👇
photograph from the 80's of the wrestler Sting wearing a Gold's Gym shirt and sunglasses, leaning against a shelf in a bookstore and positively cheesing at an open copy of The Far Side Gallery 2, a collection of Far Side Cartoons.
February 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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kenlowery.bsky.social
I just backed Where There Are No Roads by @bclev.bsky.social on @kickstarter.com because of course www.kickstarter.com/projects/bcl...
Where There Are No Roads
You play as caravan drivers trapped on a hostile alien world helping communities fight predators and raiders for survival.
www.kickstarter.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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crazyyoghurt.bsky.social
@robinince.bsky.social accident on the way into Leicester if you let anyone travelling to your show know to avoid the A46 otherwise you're gonna have lots of empty seats... It's likely your gonna have 2 for sure as we are stuck and not moving
February 17, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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jamesotron.bsky.social
Damn, this Zartan is cool as hell!
preternia.com preternia @preternia.com · 10h
Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series 6" Ninja Force Zartan is up for preorder at Target - buff.ly/0x4iMXy #ad
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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sonicsledgehammer.bsky.social
That blue armour? All drybrushed, and it started from brown.

A Crimson Fists Lieutenant painted in @thearmypainter.bsky.social Fanatic, in part to see if I could get that deep but still bold blue I remember them for, and to play with the Warm Skin Tone set.
February 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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garius.bsky.social
Probably my final point on BrewDog for today, but a lot of the coverage has their "rise" the wrong way round.

They 'broke out' because they won a NATIONAL distribution contract in a Tesco craft beer contest.

Tesco birthed BrewDog, not Watt's 'shock jock' marketing approach. That came AFTER.
February 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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viviane49.bsky.social
This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.

Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.

www.gov.uk/government/c...
Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
www.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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ursadoomart.bsky.social
Thank you for the artshare 💚

I'm pretty bad at picking favorites anything, but these were special to me when I made them. So I'm fond of them.
February 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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papapishu.bsky.social
I understand framing the AI bubble RAM supply crisis in terms of stuff like video game consoles because nerds can conceptualize that but the framing does really undersell the sheer magnitude of how it's going to fuck up everything that even touches a computer.
February 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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idilsukan.bsky.social
They released this like this

Why would anyone ever drive a car by people who do not Look At MEASUREMENTS
Two rulers, unalike in measurements
February 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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dochackenbush.bsky.social
Any excuse to bring this out again.
4 panel comic called ‘Fish With Rude Names - A Spotters Guide’ 1: Black Swallower 2: Crappie 3: Slippery Dick 4: Twatface Shitbiscuit
February 17, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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irny.bsky.social
A note for any ADHD folks who are notified by Psychiatry UK or similar that your GP has rejected your shared care agreement – it might be worth checking with your GP that it's not the result of a communication error.

I've had to sort out two issues like this in the last six months, unfortunately.
irny.bsky.social Sarah Cole @irny.bsky.social · 16h
My shared care agreement nearly got wiped out last month! Psychiatry UK notified me that the GP hadn't responded to the renewal request, so they interpreted this as the GP refusing.
I contacted the GP and it turned out they hadn't received the request at all! Managed to get it sorted, but blergh.
February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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oldhammerpodcast.bsky.social
Trolls! Inspired by the troll from my first Billy Goats Gruff book, but I ended up scaling the blue back a bit.
February 16, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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beckyannison.bsky.social
Happy Pancake Day to all who celebrate
Pancake Day - Maid Marian
YouTube video by Swimace
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February 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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fenrisgames.com
teased the other day, this is Oroko - the next model in our Wyrdworld Primal range, up for pre-order *very* soon

55mm tall, very snappy
middle-aged grumpy adult turtle model - a mutant humanoid snapping turtle striding forward on two legs with a bloodstained bone clutched in its left hand.
February 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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wyrdscience.bsky.social
if you would like to have a rant/considered conversation about something Wyrd Science, tabletop games in general or the world, and have it featured in the next issue of Wyrd Science, then you have 2 weeks left to get your diatribes in...

send your green inked emails to letters@wyrd.science
a red and yellow illustration of an excited beholder receiving some post
February 16, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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darkfantasticmills.bsky.social
After ‘5 Parsecs From Home’ last night, tried co-op Kill Team on the same map tonight. Will be discussing both games on the next podcast - yes, we’re tackling the difficult 2nd episode 🫠🎤 #nerdlings #killteam #horizonstation
A view looking down on a rusty steel Industrial looking gaming table. Some miniatures and orange objective tokens can been seen in the distance Close up view of Kaserkin Imperial Guard climbing a metal stairway View down on a group of three Gene Stealer Cultists taking cover behind some crates
February 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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mattzilla85.bsky.social
Godzilla + Mothra combo pack is live!
Both trade paperbacks illustrated by Matt Frank with an automatic $10 discount when you buy both.
Both books come signed, with an option to upgrade to sketches in each.
Pre-sale ships Friday, Feb 20.
February 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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kapfranos.bsky.social
I also based up the MESBG minis I've finished so far and I am SO pleased
February 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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lizrummy.bsky.social
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February 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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schweizercomics.bsky.social
Hey, friends! Here are some thoughts on using planes in your compositions.
Text: "Planes" are a depiction of anything that exists in a drawing at a FiXED spatial distance from the viewer, with each grouping of subjects at a shared distance overlapping the next in order to suggest the spatial relationship of each element in the drawing to the others. This image has three planes: (Image of a drawing with a scorpion on a rock, a cowboy sitting on a rock, and a mountain in the background). Each plane in an image signifies a different degree of distance, with the foreground SHARiNG the viewer’s spatial plane, and the background being the farthest from it. There’s clear distance between each plane; no plane “touches” another. Text: why is overlapping the planes necessary? (image: a cowboy apparently close to the viewer, one a ways back, and then a saloon behind him). Unless one plane directly overlaps another, there’s no sure clarity that they are, in fact, suggestive of different distances. (image: the cowboy appearing to be closest is shown to be a giant, swinging the apparently midground cowboy by the head into the two-story saloon that's only about as tall as a person). it’s also important to suggest scale in each plane using subjects whose size the audience is likely to know. when that isn’t possible, try repeating the element-of-unspecified-scale (a) from one plane in another and have it (B) interact there with a subject whose scale is clear. (image: a small round cactus in the foreground, and farther off a cowboy sitting on a similar cactus) Text: A perspective grid composition (A) suggests depth by progressive recession in space, while planar composition (B) suggests it with staggered recession in space. (image: a receding grid and a series of staggered planar elements) The principles of overlapping planar composition can be used with a perspective grid, especially if there are elements with right angles (like buildings). Rough your panel with plane elements in place first... ...then make/place a grid that fits your layout... ...then utilize the grid to make the receding angles match. (image: a wanted man hiding against a wall while a cowgirl crossed the street, looking around). One of the most useful* aspects of a foreground element is to create a sense of immersion for your audience. by putting it on essentially the same plane as the audience itself, the audience becomes a part of the story, seemingly able to touch the foreground, to lean around it for a better view. (image: the wanted man is now decidedly a foreground element). *it also means less time spent drawing all of the detail in the midground or background planes without ever aesthetically shortchanging your audience.
February 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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atom596.com
The Holy Roman Empire in the year 1618, on the eve of the 30 Years' War.

I've been working on this map for a week or two, and I finally had the time to finish it. I'm very proud of how it turned out!
A digitally-drawn map of the Holy Roman Empire in 1618. Various important states and noble houses are shown in different colors, and there is a key on the left. There are two smaller maps on the right, one showing each state's religion, and one showing which side each state took in the 30 Years' War.
February 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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chrisfrosin.bsky.social
Here's where Karseth finished up after the stream today!
#WarhammerCommunity #AdWip #New40k
GORGEOUS Model!!!
February 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM