James B
@guilensturn.bsky.social
Producer of games, maker of things. Writer, games designer. The other one from @blackcatsgaming.bsky.social. All opinions my own.
Doing Taxes isn't the most fun, though it's fine. What is an issue is when you have to use a third party system that's non governmental, which you have to pay for, the en pay tax. And their system is slow.
It's almost like capitalism has some issues (of which is the most minor. Still though...)
It's almost like capitalism has some issues (of which is the most minor. Still though...)
a man with long hair and a beard is talking to another man in a room .
ALT: a man with long hair and a beard is talking to another man in a room .
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November 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Doing Taxes isn't the most fun, though it's fine. What is an issue is when you have to use a third party system that's non governmental, which you have to pay for, the en pay tax. And their system is slow.
It's almost like capitalism has some issues (of which is the most minor. Still though...)
It's almost like capitalism has some issues (of which is the most minor. Still though...)
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66 hours to go!
It's GO TIME!
It's GO TIME!
Check out The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement by Black Cats Gaming on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion of new class archetypes, gadgets, and villains, for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
66 hours to go!
It's GO TIME!
It's GO TIME!
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Check out The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement by Black Cats Gaming on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion of new class archetypes, gadgets, and villains, for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
www.kickstarter.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Check out The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement by Black Cats Gaming on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
At a loose end? Need to get that hit of espionage goodness in your 5e #TTRPGS? Always wanted to play the villain? Look no further! Check out the Spymaster's Toolkit over on kickster now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
At a loose end? Need to get that hit of espionage goodness in your 5e #TTRPGS? Always wanted to play the villain? Look no further! Check out the Spymaster's Toolkit over on kickster now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
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Genuinely one of the big reasons why I now do all my typing into a markdown editor
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Genuinely one of the big reasons why I now do all my typing into a markdown editor
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Become the best spy you can with The Spymaster's Toolkit, the new expansion to The Spy Game from @blackcatsgaming.bsky.social .
www.thefandomentals.com/black-cats-g...
www.thefandomentals.com/black-cats-g...
Black Cats Gaming Expands Your Espionage Options With The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit - The Fandomentals
The new expansion book, currently on Kickstarter, brings new rules, tools, and options for both players and game masters,
www.thefandomentals.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Become the best spy you can with The Spymaster's Toolkit, the new expansion to The Spy Game from @blackcatsgaming.bsky.social .
www.thefandomentals.com/black-cats-g...
www.thefandomentals.com/black-cats-g...
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We posted an update on Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Update #2
Week 1: Mission Progressing
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Update #2
Week 1: Mission Progressing
Update 2: Week 1: Mission Progressing · The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
Come in, agents: mission update.62% FundedOne week into the campaign, and we're 62% of the way funded, and we're trending towards tipping over the line by the end of the campaign. Thanks to you all fo...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
We posted an update on Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Update #2
Week 1: Mission Progressing
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Update #2
Week 1: Mission Progressing
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We are LIVE with the next episode of our Fallout adventure!
twitch.tv/followblackcats
Last time, we killed a bunch of robots and Burt got a new very explosive leg!
twitch.tv/followblackcats
Last time, we killed a bunch of robots and Burt got a new very explosive leg!
FollowBlackCats - Twitch
UK based creators on a mission to bring you amazing RPGs and tabletop games. Follow the black cats to adventure...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We are LIVE with the next episode of our Fallout adventure!
twitch.tv/followblackcats
Last time, we killed a bunch of robots and Burt got a new very explosive leg!
twitch.tv/followblackcats
Last time, we killed a bunch of robots and Burt got a new very explosive leg!
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In just under one week, we've already reached 61% of the way there!!
YOU can help us cross the finish line (and maybe some sweet stretch goals 👀) by sharing the quoted post and telling your friends.
Here is a cat pic as payment for your services.
YOU can help us cross the finish line (and maybe some sweet stretch goals 👀) by sharing the quoted post and telling your friends.
Here is a cat pic as payment for your services.
October 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In just under one week, we've already reached 61% of the way there!!
YOU can help us cross the finish line (and maybe some sweet stretch goals 👀) by sharing the quoted post and telling your friends.
Here is a cat pic as payment for your services.
YOU can help us cross the finish line (and maybe some sweet stretch goals 👀) by sharing the quoted post and telling your friends.
Here is a cat pic as payment for your services.
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The Spy Game: Spymaster’s Toolkit launched this week and we’re over half way there! (Cue the Bon Jovi)
- 16 new archetypes
- feats
- new gadgets & weapons
- tools to craft super villains and lairs
Rewards include bundles with The Spy Game and all additional content, both physical & digital 🕵️
- 16 new archetypes
- feats
- new gadgets & weapons
- tools to craft super villains and lairs
Rewards include bundles with The Spy Game and all additional content, both physical & digital 🕵️
The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion of new class archetypes, gadgets, and villains, for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
www.kickstarter.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Spy Game: Spymaster’s Toolkit launched this week and we’re over half way there! (Cue the Bon Jovi)
- 16 new archetypes
- feats
- new gadgets & weapons
- tools to craft super villains and lairs
Rewards include bundles with The Spy Game and all additional content, both physical & digital 🕵️
- 16 new archetypes
- feats
- new gadgets & weapons
- tools to craft super villains and lairs
Rewards include bundles with The Spy Game and all additional content, both physical & digital 🕵️
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That's me!
New Member Showcase: Susanah Grace came to Canada five years ago and has fully adopted her Canadian identity since.
Hardcore Habs fan (hockey anybody?) Susanah wears many hats within the TTRPG Community.
Hardcore Habs fan (hockey anybody?) Susanah wears many hats within the TTRPG Community.
Member Showcase: Susanah Grace
Join now to unlock exclusive Canadian Creators United content
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October 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
That's me!
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Let's talk Kickstarter rewards!
£15 - Get a digital copy of the Spymaster's Toolkit in PDF + digital stretch goals
£25 - Get PDF copies of The Spy Game core rulebook and the Spymaster's Toolkit + digital stretch goals
£40 - Get copies of every PDF in both campaigns + digital stretch goals
£15 - Get a digital copy of the Spymaster's Toolkit in PDF + digital stretch goals
£25 - Get PDF copies of The Spy Game core rulebook and the Spymaster's Toolkit + digital stretch goals
£40 - Get copies of every PDF in both campaigns + digital stretch goals
October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Let's talk Kickstarter rewards!
£15 - Get a digital copy of the Spymaster's Toolkit in PDF + digital stretch goals
£25 - Get PDF copies of The Spy Game core rulebook and the Spymaster's Toolkit + digital stretch goals
£40 - Get copies of every PDF in both campaigns + digital stretch goals
£15 - Get a digital copy of the Spymaster's Toolkit in PDF + digital stretch goals
£25 - Get PDF copies of The Spy Game core rulebook and the Spymaster's Toolkit + digital stretch goals
£40 - Get copies of every PDF in both campaigns + digital stretch goals
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Don’t make me tap the sign.
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Don’t make me tap the sign.
Rob was a truely nice guy, always inquisitive and insightful. He was a joy to work with and made the writing fun more than anything. A deep loss to all who knew him. Please give if you can.
For anyone who can, a GoFundMe has been set up to help Rob's wife and their young daughter. Sending tons and tons of love and deepest condolences to Rob's family and friends.
www.gofundme.com/f/family-of-...
www.gofundme.com/f/family-of-...
October 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Rob was a truely nice guy, always inquisitive and insightful. He was a joy to work with and made the writing fun more than anything. A deep loss to all who knew him. Please give if you can.
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Agents, The Spy Game: Spymaster’s Toolkit is LIVE on Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Expand your options for espionage with new archetypes, feats, gadgets, NPCs, and tools to make your own supervillain lairs!
Back now, and come in from the cold...
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg #tabletop #5e
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Expand your options for espionage with new archetypes, feats, gadgets, NPCs, and tools to make your own supervillain lairs!
Back now, and come in from the cold...
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg #tabletop #5e
The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
www.kickstarter.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Agents, The Spy Game: Spymaster’s Toolkit is LIVE on Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Expand your options for espionage with new archetypes, feats, gadgets, NPCs, and tools to make your own supervillain lairs!
Back now, and come in from the cold...
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg #tabletop #5e
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Expand your options for espionage with new archetypes, feats, gadgets, NPCs, and tools to make your own supervillain lairs!
Back now, and come in from the cold...
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg #tabletop #5e
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In ONE HOUR The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit goes live on Kickstarter!
Get ready agents, the clock is ticking.
Get ready agents, the clock is ticking.
October 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In ONE HOUR The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit goes live on Kickstarter!
Get ready agents, the clock is ticking.
Get ready agents, the clock is ticking.
We're launching soon, so if you're missing gadgets, spycraft and more villains than you can shake a stick at, follow #TheSpyGame new kickstarter!
#Tabeltop #TTRPG #5e
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
#Tabeltop #TTRPG #5e
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Coming soon: The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
www.kickstarter.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We're launching soon, so if you're missing gadgets, spycraft and more villains than you can shake a stick at, follow #TheSpyGame new kickstarter!
#Tabeltop #TTRPG #5e
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
#Tabeltop #TTRPG #5e
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
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What are your gaming plans for the weekend?
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
What are your gaming plans for the weekend?
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Coming soon to Kickstarter, The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit expands your options for espionage with new character archetypes, feats, gadgets, npcs, and the tools to make your own supervillain lairs!
See you back out there, agents...
See you back out there, agents...
Coming soon: The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
kickstarter.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Coming soon to Kickstarter, The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit expands your options for espionage with new character archetypes, feats, gadgets, npcs, and the tools to make your own supervillain lairs!
See you back out there, agents...
See you back out there, agents...
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Psst hey, you. Yeah, you.
Don’t tell the bigwigs, but if we get the preview page to 100 followers by the weekend, I’ll give you a sneak peek at some of the sweet new gadgets in the book.
You know what to do 🕵️
Don’t tell the bigwigs, but if we get the preview page to 100 followers by the weekend, I’ll give you a sneak peek at some of the sweet new gadgets in the book.
You know what to do 🕵️
We've just launched the preview page for our next Kickstarter: a supplement for The Spy Game!
The Spymaster's Toolkit expands your espionage and action roleplaying, providing both players and game masters with new options.
Follow the campaign here, be notified when it goes live!
#ttrpg #tabletop
The Spymaster's Toolkit expands your espionage and action roleplaying, providing both players and game masters with new options.
Follow the campaign here, be notified when it goes live!
#ttrpg #tabletop
Coming soon: The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
www.kickstarter.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Psst hey, you. Yeah, you.
Don’t tell the bigwigs, but if we get the preview page to 100 followers by the weekend, I’ll give you a sneak peek at some of the sweet new gadgets in the book.
You know what to do 🕵️
Don’t tell the bigwigs, but if we get the preview page to 100 followers by the weekend, I’ll give you a sneak peek at some of the sweet new gadgets in the book.
You know what to do 🕵️
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Who wants to play a spy in their next game?! Black Cats Gaming has your six
Hello! Our next Kickstarter is launching VERY soon!
The preview page is live now, we can't wait to show everyone what we've been working on!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
The preview page is live now, we can't wait to show everyone what we've been working on!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
Coming soon: The Spy Game: Spymaster's Toolkit Supplement
An RPG expansion for spies of all levels, powered by 5e.
www.kickstarter.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Who wants to play a spy in their next game?! Black Cats Gaming has your six
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
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A few years ago, we ran the Ultimate Spy Sweepstakes to find out who is categorically the best spy out there. Have there been any new contenders for number one? Was there an injustice that needs righting? Should we run it back?
October 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A few years ago, we ran the Ultimate Spy Sweepstakes to find out who is categorically the best spy out there. Have there been any new contenders for number one? Was there an injustice that needs righting? Should we run it back?
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[Excerpt from Agent notes]
...No such thing as Difficult Terrain for FREERUNNER, Climbing seems faster and to cost nothing extra too. Covers a large distance with jumping, must be Dexterous, no apparent disadvantage to Acrobatic skills...
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#TheSpyGame #TTRPG
...No such thing as Difficult Terrain for FREERUNNER, Climbing seems faster and to cost nothing extra too. Covers a large distance with jumping, must be Dexterous, no apparent disadvantage to Acrobatic skills...
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www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
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#TheSpyGame #TTRPG
October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
[Excerpt from Agent notes]
...No such thing as Difficult Terrain for FREERUNNER, Climbing seems faster and to cost nothing extra too. Covers a large distance with jumping, must be Dexterous, no apparent disadvantage to Acrobatic skills...
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www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
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#TheSpyGame #TTRPG
...No such thing as Difficult Terrain for FREERUNNER, Climbing seems faster and to cost nothing extra too. Covers a large distance with jumping, must be Dexterous, no apparent disadvantage to Acrobatic skills...
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www.kickstarter.com/projects/287...
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#TheSpyGame #TTRPG
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Redact all the information you can. We will find your agents, no matter how far into the past we search.
A BACK ROOM DOCTOR? Let's hope your agents WALK IT OFF after being butchered by IMPROVISED TOOLS. Curious if she could FACE OFF against one of our medics, but NOT ON MY TABLE.
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg
A BACK ROOM DOCTOR? Let's hope your agents WALK IT OFF after being butchered by IMPROVISED TOOLS. Curious if she could FACE OFF against one of our medics, but NOT ON MY TABLE.
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Redact all the information you can. We will find your agents, no matter how far into the past we search.
A BACK ROOM DOCTOR? Let's hope your agents WALK IT OFF after being butchered by IMPROVISED TOOLS. Curious if she could FACE OFF against one of our medics, but NOT ON MY TABLE.
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg
A BACK ROOM DOCTOR? Let's hope your agents WALK IT OFF after being butchered by IMPROVISED TOOLS. Curious if she could FACE OFF against one of our medics, but NOT ON MY TABLE.
#TheSpyGame #ttrpg