Hectic Electron
@hecticelectron.bsky.social
Hi! I’m Chrys (she/they), a trans game designer in Columbus. I made Raccoon Sky Pirates, & I'm publishing Defy the Gods—a queer sword & sorcery adventure-romance set in Mesopotamia. Preorder at https://tinyurl.com/defy-the-gods ! Banner by Thalie Shelen
‘Morning! I know it’s still early for a Saturday, but I want to tell you that, in a little over an hour, I’ll be on Part 2 of a 2-part livestream w/ Epidiah Ravichol—playing his gem of a game, Swords Without Master! If you’re not going to a protest against ICE, please tune in! twitch.tv/tonyplusone
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Here at Plus One Exp we multiclass in tabletop game design, beard & skincare alchemy and the Bardic College of Content Creation. We want to help players find games by designers they can love, and desi...
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January 10, 2026 at 1:49 PM
‘Morning! I know it’s still early for a Saturday, but I want to tell you that, in a little over an hour, I’ll be on Part 2 of a 2-part livestream w/ Epidiah Ravichol—playing his gem of a game, Swords Without Master! If you’re not going to a protest against ICE, please tune in! twitch.tv/tonyplusone
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Come join us for our first session of Swords Without Master with @epidiah.bsky.social, @hecticelectron.bsky.social, @quinnblackwell.bsky.social, and Tony!
twitch.tv/tonyplusone
twitch.tv/tonyplusone
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Come join us for our first session of Swords Without Master with @epidiah.bsky.social, @hecticelectron.bsky.social, @quinnblackwell.bsky.social, and Tony!
twitch.tv/tonyplusone
twitch.tv/tonyplusone
We're going live right now on Twitch, playing Swords Without Master with the legendary Epidiah Ravichol! www.twitch.tv/tonyplusone
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Here at Plus One Exp we multiclass in tabletop game design, beard & skincare alchemy and the Bardic College of Content Creation. We want to help players find games by designers they can love, and desi...
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January 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
We're going live right now on Twitch, playing Swords Without Master with the legendary Epidiah Ravichol! www.twitch.tv/tonyplusone
I can't stand for ICE's impunity. They shot Renee Nicole Good, neglected to provide first aid, actively prevented a physician from tending to her, then drove away from a crime scene. Attend a non-violent day of action tomorrow. Get in the streets. Show up. Let's make our voices heard.
January 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I can't stand for ICE's impunity. They shot Renee Nicole Good, neglected to provide first aid, actively prevented a physician from tending to her, then drove away from a crime scene. Attend a non-violent day of action tomorrow. Get in the streets. Show up. Let's make our voices heard.
I’m so excited for this!
This Friday & Saturday join Tony @hecticelectron.bsky.social & @quinnblackwell.bsky.social as @epidiah.bsky.social takes us into a 2-part actual play of Swords Without Master!
It's Tony's birthday Saturday, and one better gift than getting to play Swords with Eppy!
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It's Tony's birthday Saturday, and one better gift than getting to play Swords with Eppy!
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January 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I’m so excited for this!
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Two commissioned illustrations I had the privilege of making for @hecticelectron.bsky.social and the Defy The Gods TTRPG - including the endpapers!
Please consider checking out the book, which comes out in May: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hec...
Please consider checking out the book, which comes out in May: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hec...
January 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Two commissioned illustrations I had the privilege of making for @hecticelectron.bsky.social and the Defy The Gods TTRPG - including the endpapers!
Please consider checking out the book, which comes out in May: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hec...
Please consider checking out the book, which comes out in May: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hec...
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Something I've been quite enjoying as I finish up 2025 is developmental editing. So if you're looking for a developmental editor in 2026 for a game... FUCKING PAY ME LET ME BE YOUR SICKO FOR THIS HIRE ME HIRE ME HIRE ME
December 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Something I've been quite enjoying as I finish up 2025 is developmental editing. So if you're looking for a developmental editor in 2026 for a game... FUCKING PAY ME LET ME BE YOUR SICKO FOR THIS HIRE ME HIRE ME HIRE ME
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Just in time for Jewish Christmas, we have a new TTRPG 🎲: The Vatican Stole the Menorah and We're Going to Steal it Back!
TVSTMAWGTSIB is a dreidel-powered heist TTRPG about reclaiming the Temple menorah from the Vatican. Itchfunding a print run till Jan 1! 📆
🔗: jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
TVSTMAWGTSIB is a dreidel-powered heist TTRPG about reclaiming the Temple menorah from the Vatican. Itchfunding a print run till Jan 1! 📆
🔗: jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
December 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Just in time for Jewish Christmas, we have a new TTRPG 🎲: The Vatican Stole the Menorah and We're Going to Steal it Back!
TVSTMAWGTSIB is a dreidel-powered heist TTRPG about reclaiming the Temple menorah from the Vatican. Itchfunding a print run till Jan 1! 📆
🔗: jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
TVSTMAWGTSIB is a dreidel-powered heist TTRPG about reclaiming the Temple menorah from the Vatican. Itchfunding a print run till Jan 1! 📆
🔗: jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
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still figuring out if insurance will cover it, but in the meantime it'd mean the world if you'd consider:
1. picking up my latest game "The Vatican Stole the Menorah and We're Going to Steal Back": jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
2. or a 20% bundle of all my other games: itch.io/s/176257/jum...
1. picking up my latest game "The Vatican Stole the Menorah and We're Going to Steal Back": jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
2. or a 20% bundle of all my other games: itch.io/s/176257/jum...
Jumpgate Games Winter Sale 2025 by Jess Levine | Jumpgate Games
A bundle by Jess Levine | Jumpgate Games, $25.00 for 4 games
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December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
still figuring out if insurance will cover it, but in the meantime it'd mean the world if you'd consider:
1. picking up my latest game "The Vatican Stole the Menorah and We're Going to Steal Back": jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
2. or a 20% bundle of all my other games: itch.io/s/176257/jum...
1. picking up my latest game "The Vatican Stole the Menorah and We're Going to Steal Back": jumpgategames.itch.io/tvstmawgtsib
2. or a 20% bundle of all my other games: itch.io/s/176257/jum...
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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Our most run systems in 2025, other than D&D 2024, were favs from @darringtonpress.bsky.social, @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social, @hecticelectron.bsky.social, @outridercreative.bsky.social, @9thlevelgames.bsky.social, and @huntersent.bsky.social!
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our most run systems in 2025, other than D&D 2024, were favs from @darringtonpress.bsky.social, @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social, @hecticelectron.bsky.social, @outridercreative.bsky.social, @9thlevelgames.bsky.social, and @huntersent.bsky.social!
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The Between is now available to preorder! If you missed the crowdfunding campaign, now is your chance to grab the books, plus a few delicious add-ons.
Please re-post!
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Pre-order The Between on BackerKit
The Between is a tabletop roleplaying game about monster-hunters in Victorian-era London. It's inspired by the TV show Penny Dreadful, British horror classics, and pulp media. Its rules are based on t...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Between is now available to preorder! If you missed the crowdfunding campaign, now is your chance to grab the books, plus a few delicious add-ons.
Please re-post!
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Please re-post!
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these bloodsoaked pages were found in the back of antique luggage and have been restored with original linographs for your enjoyment! my favorite game of 2024 once more in PDF
Thirteen years of retribution, paid in full.
The 2025 Possum Creek edition of LAST TRAIN TO BREMEN, a Tragedy for a Doomed Quartet, is now available on itch: seaexcursion.itch.io/bremen
The 2025 Possum Creek edition of LAST TRAIN TO BREMEN, a Tragedy for a Doomed Quartet, is now available on itch: seaexcursion.itch.io/bremen
Last Train to Bremen by Caro Asercion
A tragedy for a doomed quartet
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December 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
these bloodsoaked pages were found in the back of antique luggage and have been restored with original linographs for your enjoyment! my favorite game of 2024 once more in PDF
Kev is a talented, dedicated, passionate artist who works in a range of styles. Hire Kev for the art you need!
I’m looking for work so I’m opening 6 commission slots for Dec-Jan!
Please e-mail me for any inquiries,
I’d love to draw for you!
Please e-mail me for any inquiries,
I’d love to draw for you!
December 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Kev is a talented, dedicated, passionate artist who works in a range of styles. Hire Kev for the art you need!
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Defy the Gods by @hecticelectron.bsky.social and Girl Frame by @anxiousmimicrpgs.bsky.social were both fantastic and intriguing reads. I really want to play them in 2026, I just need to find the table and the time.
Both seem to have such good flows for their genre
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Both seem to have such good flows for their genre
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December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Defy the Gods by @hecticelectron.bsky.social and Girl Frame by @anxiousmimicrpgs.bsky.social were both fantastic and intriguing reads. I really want to play them in 2026, I just need to find the table and the time.
Both seem to have such good flows for their genre
(cont)
Both seem to have such good flows for their genre
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I attended one of the #RPG Designer Meet & Greet session at #PAXUnplugged this year and saw some interesting games! #CardGame #TTRPG #TabletopGames #PAXU
Thank you to @brianliberge.bsky.social for the reminder and glad to meet @bizzy-brie.bsky.social & @kyngvee.bsky.social while I was there! 💖
Thank you to @brianliberge.bsky.social for the reminder and glad to meet @bizzy-brie.bsky.social & @kyngvee.bsky.social while I was there! 💖
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I attended one of the #RPG Designer Meet & Greet session at #PAXUnplugged this year and saw some interesting games! #CardGame #TTRPG #TabletopGames #PAXU
Thank you to @brianliberge.bsky.social for the reminder and glad to meet @bizzy-brie.bsky.social & @kyngvee.bsky.social while I was there! 💖
Thank you to @brianliberge.bsky.social for the reminder and glad to meet @bizzy-brie.bsky.social & @kyngvee.bsky.social while I was there! 💖
I had a lovely time at PAX Unplugged! Wonderful to run Defy the Gods for people, meet so many other publishers, and attend panels. Thanks to @plusoneexp.bsky.social for their generous support
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I had a lovely time at PAX Unplugged! Wonderful to run Defy the Gods for people, meet so many other publishers, and attend panels. Thanks to @plusoneexp.bsky.social for their generous support
I’m at PAX Unplugged! In fact, _right now,_, I’m in room 106-B doing a designer meet-and-greet! If you’re at the con, come on by. I’d love to talk with you ❤️🔥⚔️
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I’m at PAX Unplugged! In fact, _right now,_, I’m in room 106-B doing a designer meet-and-greet! If you’re at the con, come on by. I’d love to talk with you ❤️🔥⚔️
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Defy the Gods - War Galley
I had the pleasure of working on this illustration for @hecticelectron.bsky.social - it’s much bigger than a lot of the stuff I’ve drawn, getting to research the different murals and shields and boats in this was a lot of fun!
I had the pleasure of working on this illustration for @hecticelectron.bsky.social - it’s much bigger than a lot of the stuff I’ve drawn, getting to research the different murals and shields and boats in this was a lot of fun!
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Defy the Gods - War Galley
I had the pleasure of working on this illustration for @hecticelectron.bsky.social - it’s much bigger than a lot of the stuff I’ve drawn, getting to research the different murals and shields and boats in this was a lot of fun!
I had the pleasure of working on this illustration for @hecticelectron.bsky.social - it’s much bigger than a lot of the stuff I’ve drawn, getting to research the different murals and shields and boats in this was a lot of fun!
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If you want to know why people are still making new games, and want to encourage them to keep going, visit the RPG Designer Meet and Greet, Saturday Morning at #PAXUnplugged.
10 AM, and 11 AM. All attendees welcome #ttrpg
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
10 AM, and 11 AM. All attendees welcome #ttrpg
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unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If you want to know why people are still making new games, and want to encourage them to keep going, visit the RPG Designer Meet and Greet, Saturday Morning at #PAXUnplugged.
10 AM, and 11 AM. All attendees welcome #ttrpg
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
10 AM, and 11 AM. All attendees welcome #ttrpg
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
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Featuring
Austin Nachbur of Shield Brothers Games LLC
Betty Stanton of Open Book
Chrys Sellers of @hecticelectron.bsky.social
Jim Crocker of Jim Likes Games
@majcher.bsky.social of Majcher Arcana
@metalsteve.bsky.social of Band on Tour
Mike A Pratt of MAP Boardgames
. . .
Austin Nachbur of Shield Brothers Games LLC
Betty Stanton of Open Book
Chrys Sellers of @hecticelectron.bsky.social
Jim Crocker of Jim Likes Games
@majcher.bsky.social of Majcher Arcana
@metalsteve.bsky.social of Band on Tour
Mike A Pratt of MAP Boardgames
. . .
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Featuring
Austin Nachbur of Shield Brothers Games LLC
Betty Stanton of Open Book
Chrys Sellers of @hecticelectron.bsky.social
Jim Crocker of Jim Likes Games
@majcher.bsky.social of Majcher Arcana
@metalsteve.bsky.social of Band on Tour
Mike A Pratt of MAP Boardgames
. . .
Austin Nachbur of Shield Brothers Games LLC
Betty Stanton of Open Book
Chrys Sellers of @hecticelectron.bsky.social
Jim Crocker of Jim Likes Games
@majcher.bsky.social of Majcher Arcana
@metalsteve.bsky.social of Band on Tour
Mike A Pratt of MAP Boardgames
. . .
In Defy the Gods, you can roll too high and get a "burning success"—getting what what you wanted and more besides. One version that came into play tonight was "I Can Be Anybody":
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
In Defy the Gods, you can roll too high and get a "burning success"—getting what what you wanted and more besides. One version that came into play tonight was "I Can Be Anybody":
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I see we’re talking about mechanics where rolling high isn’t always best. I became enamored with this idea through Defy the Gods by @hecticelectron.bsky.social. In Last Kiss it represents the malevolence of the world working through you. We call it Breaking tge Barrier LastKissGame.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I see we’re talking about mechanics where rolling high isn’t always best. I became enamored with this idea through Defy the Gods by @hecticelectron.bsky.social. In Last Kiss it represents the malevolence of the world working through you. We call it Breaking tge Barrier LastKissGame.com
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My favourite example of this is in Defy the Gods by @hecticelectron.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My favourite example of this is in Defy the Gods by @hecticelectron.bsky.social
You can get the PDFs for _way cheap_ at hecticelectron.itch.io/raccoon-sky-... ... I'll start printing the game again after I've launched Defy the Gods!
October 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
You can get the PDFs for _way cheap_ at hecticelectron.itch.io/raccoon-sky-... ... I'll start printing the game again after I've launched Defy the Gods!