Sam Leigh
@goblinmixtape.bsky.social
They/She. Award-winning TTRPG designer of Blinking Birch Games. Author of Anamnesis and Outliers. Freelance writer and editor.
Website: blinkingbirchgames.com
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Logo: @alderdoodle.bsky.social
PFP: @nebuleeart.bsky.social
Website: blinkingbirchgames.com
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Logo: @alderdoodle.bsky.social
PFP: @nebuleeart.bsky.social
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Sam Leigh
@goblinmixtape.bsky.social
· Oct 17
I'm Sam, a TTRPG designer from Virginia!
I publish under Blinking Birch Games and make short-form videos about indie TTRPGs.
You can check out my games and learn more about what I do here:
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Carrd: samleigh.carrd.co
I publish under Blinking Birch Games and make short-form videos about indie TTRPGs.
You can check out my games and learn more about what I do here:
Itch: blinkingbirchgames.itch.io
Carrd: samleigh.carrd.co
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FLAIL IS FINALLY HERE and you can learn all about it at the link below. Been working on this game for the past 2 years, feels a bit unreal to be finally pouring it out into the world. You can download the book for free by simply following the project.
Get Ready for FLAIL: an old-school fantasy brawler
From Games Omnivorous - Get Ready for FLAIL: an old-school fantasy brawler
www.backerkit.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
FLAIL IS FINALLY HERE and you can learn all about it at the link below. Been working on this game for the past 2 years, feels a bit unreal to be finally pouring it out into the world. You can download the book for free by simply following the project.
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I just updated the stock on my Imperfect Books!
If you don't mind a small blemish or two, you can grab a lot of my games for a nice discount.
gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/imp...
If you don't mind a small blemish or two, you can grab a lot of my games for a nice discount.
gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/imp...
Imperfect Books
Sometimes books get a little dinged up during travel. Why waste a perfectly good book? All imperfect books are completely readable and ready for play. They just have some cosmetic damage, such as a be...
gilarpgs.myshopify.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
I just updated the stock on my Imperfect Books!
If you don't mind a small blemish or two, you can grab a lot of my games for a nice discount.
gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/imp...
If you don't mind a small blemish or two, you can grab a lot of my games for a nice discount.
gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/imp...
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The Finale of Malevolent is almost here...
Listen to the release LIVE on YOUTUBE at 8:00pm EST on January 30th
Part 60, "The Final Act"
LINK: youtu.be/yHFB87Nf84Y
We'll be chatting a bit before at 7:30 PM here:
www.youtube.com/live/ZzZzhPV...
Listen to the release LIVE on YOUTUBE at 8:00pm EST on January 30th
Part 60, "The Final Act"
LINK: youtu.be/yHFB87Nf84Y
We'll be chatting a bit before at 7:30 PM here:
www.youtube.com/live/ZzZzhPV...
Part 60 "The Final Act"
YouTube video by INVICTUS Stream
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The Finale of Malevolent is almost here...
Listen to the release LIVE on YOUTUBE at 8:00pm EST on January 30th
Part 60, "The Final Act"
LINK: youtu.be/yHFB87Nf84Y
We'll be chatting a bit before at 7:30 PM here:
www.youtube.com/live/ZzZzhPV...
Listen to the release LIVE on YOUTUBE at 8:00pm EST on January 30th
Part 60, "The Final Act"
LINK: youtu.be/yHFB87Nf84Y
We'll be chatting a bit before at 7:30 PM here:
www.youtube.com/live/ZzZzhPV...
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If you want to share safe paths through your city or neighborhood with your neighbors, Route Scouts is an obfuscated map-making system whose routes can be shared visually, shorthand, and via a coordinate system.
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
Route Scouts by Pandion Games
secret paths through the real world
pandiongames.itch.io
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
If you want to share safe paths through your city or neighborhood with your neighbors, Route Scouts is an obfuscated map-making system whose routes can be shared visually, shorthand, and via a coordinate system.
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
As a bonus, it teaches ciphers and code-making.
pandiongames.itch.io/route-scouts
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My coworker was released and is coming back to work today. Here's a picture of him getting grabbed by ICE.
bsky.app/profile/star...
bsky.app/profile/star...
Some might say we’re extremists or agitators, Jennifer Manthey writes. I say we’re in community.
Opinion | Filming ICE isn’t radical — it’s necessary
Some might say we’re extremists or agitators, Jennifer Manthey writes. I say we’re in community.
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
My coworker was released and is coming back to work today. Here's a picture of him getting grabbed by ICE.
bsky.app/profile/star...
bsky.app/profile/star...
So relieved to hear he was released. Thanks for sharing this article, it's a good one.
January 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM
So relieved to hear he was released. Thanks for sharing this article, it's a good one.
Let's gooooooo 👏✒️⛵
"A Tale of Wind and Sand" tells the story of a young ship captain on a perilous journey. Hidden between the pages, however, is the story of a self aware protagonist fighting for agency against the whims of the Author who created them.
Off Hours: Author|Ship
monsterhour.podbean.com/e/off-hours-...
Off Hours: Author|Ship
monsterhour.podbean.com/e/off-hours-...
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Let's gooooooo 👏✒️⛵
Ramona did an outstanding job at the new Blinking Birch logo. Highly recommend working with her!
Hey #PortfolioDay ✨
I'm Ramona, an illustrator drawing pretty things for indie game designers, authors and the nerdy inclined.
I love to draw highly ornate and detailed pieces inspired by vintage books and decor.
alderdoodle.co.uk
hello@alderdoodle.co.uk
I'm Ramona, an illustrator drawing pretty things for indie game designers, authors and the nerdy inclined.
I love to draw highly ornate and detailed pieces inspired by vintage books and decor.
alderdoodle.co.uk
hello@alderdoodle.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Ramona did an outstanding job at the new Blinking Birch logo. Highly recommend working with her!
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brothers and sisters, boys and ghouls, we've got a TTRPARG on our hands
January 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
brothers and sisters, boys and ghouls, we've got a TTRPARG on our hands
Going to be calling it that forever now
January 12, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Going to be calling it that forever now
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I have had some people ask if All's Fair is a game that plays with sexual tension
January 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I have had some people ask if All's Fair is a game that plays with sexual tension
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Are you a nerd who loves tabletop RPGs
AND
A sex worker?
I want to talk about All's Fair with you specifically!!!!!! Make yourselves known to meeee.
AND
A sex worker?
I want to talk about All's Fair with you specifically!!!!!! Make yourselves known to meeee.
January 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Are you a nerd who loves tabletop RPGs
AND
A sex worker?
I want to talk about All's Fair with you specifically!!!!!! Make yourselves known to meeee.
AND
A sex worker?
I want to talk about All's Fair with you specifically!!!!!! Make yourselves known to meeee.
Not only did everything go perfectly smoothly, but my last flight got in 20 mins early, my taxi was cheaper than expected, and there was an airport smoothie place exactly where I needed one
I have bought a book 🙏 wish me well
the flight landed. we grabbed Chinese food on the way home. my brother's fortune was something about how family brings him happiness. mine was, perhaps, the most foreboding shit I've ever read.
January 10, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Not only did everything go perfectly smoothly, but my last flight got in 20 mins early, my taxi was cheaper than expected, and there was an airport smoothie place exactly where I needed one
Oh WOW that's so cool... I was wondering if it was handcrafted
January 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Oh WOW that's so cool... I was wondering if it was handcrafted
Obsessed that Elliot brought a door with him
I am at MAGFest!! Come say hello and play a shortened demo of The Time We Have using our ACTUAL door!!
January 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Obsessed that Elliot brought a door with him
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Gmail welcoming the Gemini era?
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
January 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Gmail welcoming the Gemini era?
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
That's it. Guide to disable Gemini everywhere: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
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Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others
Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Don't forget; artists, writers, composers, anyone in game dev... you can also put a "no AI" clause in your work contracts! Protect yourself and the work you do while taking a stance.
"No fucking AI assets" - a reminder that many good publishers that will disqualify any prototype with genAI placeholders, and that using it is at your own peril. Hooded Horse happens to be one of the best publishers out there at the moment, so this is a big one.
kotaku.com/hooded-horse...
kotaku.com/hooded-horse...
This Publisher Is Banning AI Because Of Ethics: 'It's Cancerous'
Hooded Horse won't work with developers that use gen AI
kotaku.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Don't forget; artists, writers, composers, anyone in game dev... you can also put a "no AI" clause in your work contracts! Protect yourself and the work you do while taking a stance.
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Close up on the zine rack selection today at Midwinter Gaming 🤩
January 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Close up on the zine rack selection today at Midwinter Gaming 🤩
I have bought a book 🙏 wish me well
the flight landed. we grabbed Chinese food on the way home. my brother's fortune was something about how family brings him happiness. mine was, perhaps, the most foreboding shit I've ever read.
January 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
I have bought a book 🙏 wish me well
oh my god
Coming to One Shot this Monday....
Actions have consequences.
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
@moreblueberries.bsky.social
@vidityavoleti.bsky.social
@captainkrail.bsky.social
And me, Dillin Apelyan
Are Santa Clause'd in...
2Husband 2Daddy 2Protector 2Hero
Kickass trailer by @shaghik.com
Actions have consequences.
@rowanzeoli.bsky.social
@moreblueberries.bsky.social
@vidityavoleti.bsky.social
@captainkrail.bsky.social
And me, Dillin Apelyan
Are Santa Clause'd in...
2Husband 2Daddy 2Protector 2Hero
Kickass trailer by @shaghik.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
oh my god
WOW two years already...
January 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
WOW two years already...
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More Ride or Die deets!
- Paragon System (simplified from AGON).
- Systems for Races / Chases, Fights, and Heists.
- Newbie GM / Player friendly
- Series of adventures ("movies") to play through, with guidance to make your own.
- Paragon System (simplified from AGON).
- Systems for Races / Chases, Fights, and Heists.
- Newbie GM / Player friendly
- Series of adventures ("movies") to play through, with guidance to make your own.
January 8, 2026 at 11:21 PM
More Ride or Die deets!
- Paragon System (simplified from AGON).
- Systems for Races / Chases, Fights, and Heists.
- Newbie GM / Player friendly
- Series of adventures ("movies") to play through, with guidance to make your own.
- Paragon System (simplified from AGON).
- Systems for Races / Chases, Fights, and Heists.
- Newbie GM / Player friendly
- Series of adventures ("movies") to play through, with guidance to make your own.
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The campaign for Rise, Wizards! and All's Fair launches in less than one month!
AND WE HAVE AN EXCITING UPDATE
Behold, @seaexcursion.itch.io's cover design for @superdillin.bsky.social's All's Fair - a game about wanting eachother so bad you save the world about it
AND WE HAVE AN EXCITING UPDATE
Behold, @seaexcursion.itch.io's cover design for @superdillin.bsky.social's All's Fair - a game about wanting eachother so bad you save the world about it
January 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
The campaign for Rise, Wizards! and All's Fair launches in less than one month!
AND WE HAVE AN EXCITING UPDATE
Behold, @seaexcursion.itch.io's cover design for @superdillin.bsky.social's All's Fair - a game about wanting eachother so bad you save the world about it
AND WE HAVE AN EXCITING UPDATE
Behold, @seaexcursion.itch.io's cover design for @superdillin.bsky.social's All's Fair - a game about wanting eachother so bad you save the world about it