Robert0
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Blue Jays, Doctor Who, Board Games, TTRPGs, Video Games
"A horned and tusked purple thing went racing along the ridge to my right pursued by a hairless orange-skinned creature with long claws and a forked tail. Both were wailing in different keys.
I nodded. It was just one damned thing after another."
- Merle Corey, from Trumps of Doom by Roger Zelazny
I nodded. It was just one damned thing after another."
- Merle Corey, from Trumps of Doom by Roger Zelazny
February 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM
"A horned and tusked purple thing went racing along the ridge to my right pursued by a hairless orange-skinned creature with long claws and a forked tail. Both were wailing in different keys.
I nodded. It was just one damned thing after another."
- Merle Corey, from Trumps of Doom by Roger Zelazny
I nodded. It was just one damned thing after another."
- Merle Corey, from Trumps of Doom by Roger Zelazny
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Alien dragons, black glass tombs, and magic rocks made from the blood of dead gods.
WYRM is an OSR style fantasy adventure game with a Gila RPGs twist. Grab the core rules, starting adventure, and hexcrawl, all PWYW.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
WYRM is an OSR style fantasy adventure game with a Gila RPGs twist. Grab the core rules, starting adventure, and hexcrawl, all PWYW.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
WYRM by Gila RPGs
OSR style fantasy adventure game
gilarpgs.itch.io
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Alien dragons, black glass tombs, and magic rocks made from the blood of dead gods.
WYRM is an OSR style fantasy adventure game with a Gila RPGs twist. Grab the core rules, starting adventure, and hexcrawl, all PWYW.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
WYRM is an OSR style fantasy adventure game with a Gila RPGs twist. Grab the core rules, starting adventure, and hexcrawl, all PWYW.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
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Drop some BUNNIES 🐇👯♀️🖤🥕🐰
February 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Drop some BUNNIES 🐇👯♀️🖤🥕🐰
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So it's Black History Month and that means I think it's a good time to get familiar with Mike Pondsmith, if you're not already.
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
Mike Pondsmith
Michael Alyn Pondsmith (born April 14, 1954[citation needed]) is an American roleplaying, board and video game designer. He is the founder of R. Talsorian Games and the creator of the acclaimed Cyberp...
cyberpunk.fandom.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:08 AM
So it's Black History Month and that means I think it's a good time to get familiar with Mike Pondsmith, if you're not already.
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
When you see R. Talsorian Games, that's him. When you see Cyberpunk 2077, that's his world.
Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, also him.
cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Mike_Po...
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Folks outside SF/F don't know that Asimov was a sexual harasser because while he was alive fandom thought it was cute (up to and including Asimov being invited to give a lecture on "The Power of Positive Posterior Pinching" at Worldcon, which he, wisely, declined).
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Folks outside SF/F don't know that Asimov was a sexual harasser because while he was alive fandom thought it was cute (up to and including Asimov being invited to give a lecture on "The Power of Positive Posterior Pinching" at Worldcon, which he, wisely, declined).
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
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This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
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My favorite TTRPG of all time is on sale today and buying it is a donation to organizations that support freedom in Minnesota. If you ever thought about buying this, now is the time.
atlas-games.com/news/post?s=...
atlas-games.com/news/post?s=...
Ars Magica 5th Edition Digital, 75% Off Today Only!
Today's Fork Ice fundraiser special is the digital edition of Ars Magica 5th Edition. Until midnight tonight it's only $4.99, a 75% off discount, and we'll donate that money to a local charitable caus...
atlas-games.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
My favorite TTRPG of all time is on sale today and buying it is a donation to organizations that support freedom in Minnesota. If you ever thought about buying this, now is the time.
atlas-games.com/news/post?s=...
atlas-games.com/news/post?s=...
I miss an NHL where wins mattered more than how you lose. Vegas is in first place in their division ahead of 4 teams with more wins. They are in 24th place by wins. I guess gamblers like it more this way and that's most important to the league.
February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I miss an NHL where wins mattered more than how you lose. Vegas is in first place in their division ahead of 4 teams with more wins. They are in 24th place by wins. I guess gamblers like it more this way and that's most important to the league.
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Hey if your FLGS carries our games, they can instantly get you the PDF copy FREE!!
And it's not just our games - hundred of publishers participate in the Bits & Mortar program.
It's simple for them to sign up and all they need from you is an email address.
Point them to bits-and-mortar.com
And it's not just our games - hundred of publishers participate in the Bits & Mortar program.
It's simple for them to sign up and all they need from you is an email address.
Point them to bits-and-mortar.com
As a former retailer, I am flabbergasted when people come to me as Evil Hat's CS rep asking for their Bits and Mortar PDFs because their FLGS "has heard of it, but __________ (fill in the blank with)
it's too hard.
they never bothered to get an account.
they aren't interested in in participating."
it's too hard.
they never bothered to get an account.
they aren't interested in in participating."
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Hey if your FLGS carries our games, they can instantly get you the PDF copy FREE!!
And it's not just our games - hundred of publishers participate in the Bits & Mortar program.
It's simple for them to sign up and all they need from you is an email address.
Point them to bits-and-mortar.com
And it's not just our games - hundred of publishers participate in the Bits & Mortar program.
It's simple for them to sign up and all they need from you is an email address.
Point them to bits-and-mortar.com
February's series is an all time classic.
"We drove over to Kenni Roi's and got us a bucket of Kentucki Fried Lizzard Partes and another bucket of weak, salty-tasting beer... Then we hit the road again. A tyrannosaurus leaped before us, hesitated for a moment, then went on its way, off to the left."
"We drove over to Kenni Roi's and got us a bucket of Kentucki Fried Lizzard Partes and another bucket of weak, salty-tasting beer... Then we hit the road again. A tyrannosaurus leaped before us, hesitated for a moment, then went on its way, off to the left."
February 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM
February's series is an all time classic.
"We drove over to Kenni Roi's and got us a bucket of Kentucki Fried Lizzard Partes and another bucket of weak, salty-tasting beer... Then we hit the road again. A tyrannosaurus leaped before us, hesitated for a moment, then went on its way, off to the left."
"We drove over to Kenni Roi's and got us a bucket of Kentucki Fried Lizzard Partes and another bucket of weak, salty-tasting beer... Then we hit the road again. A tyrannosaurus leaped before us, hesitated for a moment, then went on its way, off to the left."
Books read in Jan.
Damiano (1984) RA McAvoy - reread
Dragons of a Fallen Sun (2000) Weis & Hickman
Dragons of a Lost Star (2001)
Dragons of a Vanished Moon (2002)
Exit Strategy - Murderbot 4 (2018) M Wells
At the Mountains of Madness (1936) HPL - reread
and
Epic Moon Knight #1 (1975-1980)
Damiano (1984) RA McAvoy - reread
Dragons of a Fallen Sun (2000) Weis & Hickman
Dragons of a Lost Star (2001)
Dragons of a Vanished Moon (2002)
Exit Strategy - Murderbot 4 (2018) M Wells
At the Mountains of Madness (1936) HPL - reread
and
Epic Moon Knight #1 (1975-1980)
January 31, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Books read in Jan.
Damiano (1984) RA McAvoy - reread
Dragons of a Fallen Sun (2000) Weis & Hickman
Dragons of a Lost Star (2001)
Dragons of a Vanished Moon (2002)
Exit Strategy - Murderbot 4 (2018) M Wells
At the Mountains of Madness (1936) HPL - reread
and
Epic Moon Knight #1 (1975-1980)
Damiano (1984) RA McAvoy - reread
Dragons of a Fallen Sun (2000) Weis & Hickman
Dragons of a Lost Star (2001)
Dragons of a Vanished Moon (2002)
Exit Strategy - Murderbot 4 (2018) M Wells
At the Mountains of Madness (1936) HPL - reread
and
Epic Moon Knight #1 (1975-1980)
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I have a policy where I don’t talk badly about other published games
It’s a good policy and I stand by it
Terraforming Mars is a shit game by shit people
Policy intact
It’s a good policy and I stand by it
Terraforming Mars is a shit game by shit people
Policy intact
January 25, 2026 at 1:28 AM
I have a policy where I don’t talk badly about other published games
It’s a good policy and I stand by it
Terraforming Mars is a shit game by shit people
Policy intact
It’s a good policy and I stand by it
Terraforming Mars is a shit game by shit people
Policy intact
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Stunning setbacks. Back below the starting place. I hate the way this is phrased as it seems to imply women don't make commercial movies but it's another drop in opportunities for women to be hired on anything that will get promoted.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Women Directors Make Up 8% of This Year’s 100 Top-Grossing Filmmakers in a Steep Drop From 2024, Study Shows
A new study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative shows nine women directors among the 100 top-grossing films of 2025, a sharp drop from 2024.
variety.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Stunning setbacks. Back below the starting place. I hate the way this is phrased as it seems to imply women don't make commercial movies but it's another drop in opportunities for women to be hired on anything that will get promoted.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
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Reminder! TRUE NORTH (this giant book about #AlphaFlight) is now available worldwide on Amazon! But because I detest Amazon, I’m donating 25% of what I make until the end of January to charity.
If this gets 100 shares, that goes up to 30%.
amzn.to/4pkPDFK
Reminder! TRUE NORTH (this giant book about #AlphaFlight) is now available worldwide on Amazon! But because I detest Amazon, I’m donating 25% of what I make until the end of January to charity.
If this gets 100 shares, that goes up to 30%.
amzn.to/4pkPDFK
January 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM
🐰SHARE THIS POST🐰
Reminder! TRUE NORTH (this giant book about #AlphaFlight) is now available worldwide on Amazon! But because I detest Amazon, I’m donating 25% of what I make until the end of January to charity.
If this gets 100 shares, that goes up to 30%.
amzn.to/4pkPDFK
Reminder! TRUE NORTH (this giant book about #AlphaFlight) is now available worldwide on Amazon! But because I detest Amazon, I’m donating 25% of what I make until the end of January to charity.
If this gets 100 shares, that goes up to 30%.
amzn.to/4pkPDFK
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2025: The Bundle of Holding year in review (Beyond the Bundle blog):
beyondthebundle.com/2026-01-01/2...
beyondthebundle.com/2026-01-01/2...
2025: The Bundle year in review – Beyond the Bundle
beyondthebundle.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM
2025: The Bundle of Holding year in review (Beyond the Bundle blog):
beyondthebundle.com/2026-01-01/2...
beyondthebundle.com/2026-01-01/2...
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I recently released a 20th anniversary episode of Board Games with Scott.
In this show, I talk about what I've been up to and Critical Games.
You can watch this episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
#boardgames
In this show, I talk about what I've been up to and Critical Games.
You can watch this episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
#boardgames
Board Games with Scott - 20th Anniversary Special - Critical Games
YouTube video by Scott Nicholson
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I recently released a 20th anniversary episode of Board Games with Scott.
In this show, I talk about what I've been up to and Critical Games.
You can watch this episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
#boardgames
In this show, I talk about what I've been up to and Critical Games.
You can watch this episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
#boardgames
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On Christmas morning at 10am EST, I'll be launching a live YouTube premiere of a special 20th anniversary special of Board Games with Scott!
I'll be alone Christmas morning, so if you are in a similar situation (or just want a break), join me!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
I'll be alone Christmas morning, so if you are in a similar situation (or just want a break), join me!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
Board Games with Scott - 20th Anniversary Special - Critical Games
YouTube video by Scott Nicholson
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
On Christmas morning at 10am EST, I'll be launching a live YouTube premiere of a special 20th anniversary special of Board Games with Scott!
I'll be alone Christmas morning, so if you are in a similar situation (or just want a break), join me!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
I'll be alone Christmas morning, so if you are in a similar situation (or just want a break), join me!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Xg...
Tier-a-mid. Tier ranking but limited to n items in the nth level of the tier. So only 1 can be 'top' tier, 2 can be second, etc. I feel like this should already be a portmanteau in use but if not, I claim naming it.
December 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Tier-a-mid. Tier ranking but limited to n items in the nth level of the tier. So only 1 can be 'top' tier, 2 can be second, etc. I feel like this should already be a portmanteau in use but if not, I claim naming it.
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Prolific board game designer Amabel Holland has won the second annual Bobby Nunes Memorial Award - recognising exceptional discussion of cultural issues in historical gaming - for her video essay on Kurt Vonnegut's long-lost board game:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Prolific board game designer Amabel Holland has won the second annual Bobby Nunes Memorial Award - recognising exceptional discussion of cultural issues in historical gaming - for her video essay on Kurt Vonnegut's long-lost board game:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
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RPG Tourism: Five Games To Help You Travel Vicariously
Experience the trip of a lifetime — without having to deal with planes, passports, or other tourists...
reactormag.com/rpg-tourism-...
Experience the trip of a lifetime — without having to deal with planes, passports, or other tourists...
reactormag.com/rpg-tourism-...
RPG Tourism: Five Games To Help You Travel Vicariously - Reactor
Experience the trip of a lifetime — without having to deal with planes, passports, or other tourists...
reactormag.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
RPG Tourism: Five Games To Help You Travel Vicariously
Experience the trip of a lifetime — without having to deal with planes, passports, or other tourists...
reactormag.com/rpg-tourism-...
Experience the trip of a lifetime — without having to deal with planes, passports, or other tourists...
reactormag.com/rpg-tourism-...
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All the nations were at peace until the pickles nation attacked.
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
All the nations were at peace until the pickles nation attacked.
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I know a lot of people talk about "Ken Griffey's swing", "John Olerud's swing" but for my money there is nothing more beautiful than Alejandro Kirk:
- 5'7 and built like a Welsh corgi
- basically drops halfway into a splits on each swing
- each swing is a Street Fighter "Shooooryuken" uppercut
- 5'7 and built like a Welsh corgi
- basically drops halfway into a splits on each swing
- each swing is a Street Fighter "Shooooryuken" uppercut
October 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I know a lot of people talk about "Ken Griffey's swing", "John Olerud's swing" but for my money there is nothing more beautiful than Alejandro Kirk:
- 5'7 and built like a Welsh corgi
- basically drops halfway into a splits on each swing
- each swing is a Street Fighter "Shooooryuken" uppercut
- 5'7 and built like a Welsh corgi
- basically drops halfway into a splits on each swing
- each swing is a Street Fighter "Shooooryuken" uppercut
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Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop
October 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop
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3d: To say I’m stupidly happy how Casey has turned out is an understatement. Onward to Finnegan.
October 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
3d: To say I’m stupidly happy how Casey has turned out is an understatement. Onward to Finnegan.
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Today in 1983 Stanislav Petrov saved the human race.
On duty at the Soviet early warning command centre, he refused to warn superiors of radar reports of an incoming US strike. It proved to be a false alarm. If the Soviets had responded it would have been all out nuclear war.
On duty at the Soviet early warning command centre, he refused to warn superiors of radar reports of an incoming US strike. It proved to be a false alarm. If the Soviets had responded it would have been all out nuclear war.
September 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Today in 1983 Stanislav Petrov saved the human race.
On duty at the Soviet early warning command centre, he refused to warn superiors of radar reports of an incoming US strike. It proved to be a false alarm. If the Soviets had responded it would have been all out nuclear war.
On duty at the Soviet early warning command centre, he refused to warn superiors of radar reports of an incoming US strike. It proved to be a false alarm. If the Soviets had responded it would have been all out nuclear war.