Leah Miller
@leahmiller.bsky.social
Writing and Narrative Design. previously: Wizards of the Coast, Wildstar, Dark Age of Camelot, Star Wars. now: secret quests at System Era
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Leah Miller
@leahmiller.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Hello New Followers!
I'm Leah, a writer and designer of video games and other things.
I've worked MMOs, Magic: The Gathering, Star Wars, and a chaotic jumble of weird projects.
I post about story and character, weird culture, and all the worldly troubles that plague those who have eyes to see.
I'm Leah, a writer and designer of video games and other things.
I've worked MMOs, Magic: The Gathering, Star Wars, and a chaotic jumble of weird projects.
I post about story and character, weird culture, and all the worldly troubles that plague those who have eyes to see.
Three faction political game with Fire Emblem: Three Houses-style recruitment gameplay
Someone should write a series of novels studying the relationship between Game Makers, Streamers, and Viewers. Cause good lord, what a perfectly fucked up little trifecta we've created over the past 10 years.
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Three faction political game with Fire Emblem: Three Houses-style recruitment gameplay
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Turn off Autorun Python in your Blender preferences as a precaution
November 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Turn off Autorun Python in your Blender preferences as a precaution
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one of my favorite sketchbook comics, anime press conference
July 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
one of my favorite sketchbook comics, anime press conference
The problem with the teenage witch in the alps tweet is that it's needlessly reductive about Disco Elysium and THAT'S what makes its hypothetical game feel super generic & cringe. You could absolutely make a game with a tonally different protagonist and setting that used similar writing and systems!
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The problem with the teenage witch in the alps tweet is that it's needlessly reductive about Disco Elysium and THAT'S what makes its hypothetical game feel super generic & cringe. You could absolutely make a game with a tonally different protagonist and setting that used similar writing and systems!
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SAVOIR FAIRE [Challenging: Failure]
![the Boston Steel slide with a Disco Elysium interface overlay:
PHYSICAL INSTRUMENT Ten meters of polished steel, baby. Your mind races at the thought of conquering this this children's play equipment. Take the plunge. Go down that slide.
SAVOIR FAIRE [Trivial: Failure]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4gfg7lhcz32br6n6u5f3vbao/bafkreic7xzbyih3cigpnbkljdbq3zs6wpmn6jd3lup2z4yxiisucytbw4y@jpeg)
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
SAVOIR FAIRE [Challenging: Failure]
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"6-7"?! Boy I say boy you gen alpha kids cant be doin' that! Your signifiers need signs boy! You've laid a rhetorical claim to an empty space son! You're creatin' a nihilistic dialectic! Your broccoli hairs obfuscatin' some much needed communication! Find some MEANIN', kid!
November 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"6-7"?! Boy I say boy you gen alpha kids cant be doin' that! Your signifiers need signs boy! You've laid a rhetorical claim to an empty space son! You're creatin' a nihilistic dialectic! Your broccoli hairs obfuscatin' some much needed communication! Find some MEANIN', kid!
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November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
gradually realizing that every example of healthy male friendships I thought I knew were all actually trans woman + grungler variant relationships
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
gradually realizing that every example of healthy male friendships I thought I knew were all actually trans woman + grungler variant relationships
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10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
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Trying to figure out what the best guidelines are for something like this.
— 100% newbie friendly (e.g. doesn’t just use terms like d6 w no explanation)
— Keep external components simple, compact & recognizable as possible (no block towers,‘unusual’ dice)
I think those are the big ones.
— 100% newbie friendly (e.g. doesn’t just use terms like d6 w no explanation)
— Keep external components simple, compact & recognizable as possible (no block towers,‘unusual’ dice)
I think those are the big ones.
TTRPG folk, if you were eating alone in a diner, what solo RPG do you think you’d enjoy playing? Or if you were with a friend, any duo RPGs you’d particularly enjoy?
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Trying to figure out what the best guidelines are for something like this.
— 100% newbie friendly (e.g. doesn’t just use terms like d6 w no explanation)
— Keep external components simple, compact & recognizable as possible (no block towers,‘unusual’ dice)
I think those are the big ones.
— 100% newbie friendly (e.g. doesn’t just use terms like d6 w no explanation)
— Keep external components simple, compact & recognizable as possible (no block towers,‘unusual’ dice)
I think those are the big ones.
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The WPA is my roman empire
you ever think about the works progress administration? I sure do. I wish that was a thing now. I would be so glad to contribute my labor to like. A random ass local bridge
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The WPA is my roman empire
One of the things I think about constantly is that we haven't been able to learn the language of any other species on earth. It seems pretty clear the whales are saying something, as are the parrots and corvids. And it's not like people aren't trying, but it eludes us.
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 AM
One of the things I think about constantly is that we haven't been able to learn the language of any other species on earth. It seems pretty clear the whales are saying something, as are the parrots and corvids. And it's not like people aren't trying, but it eludes us.
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If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
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(Paid Work)
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
(Paid Work)
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
I'm looking for artists that:
1) Are open for a commission this month
2) Work traditionally
3) Specialize in portraits and likeness
Drop me your portfolio here if that's you! 🩷
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I do think a big compelling part of the fantasy of RPGs is “it is possible to understand and deploy a coherent model of how people will react to me”
#OuterWorlds2 takes place in a fanciful future where you can change people's minds by talking to them.
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I do think a big compelling part of the fantasy of RPGs is “it is possible to understand and deploy a coherent model of how people will react to me”
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Finally a big city mayor raised on “YOU CAN’T CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS!”
we’re about to find out if loving SimCity makes you a better mayor
Mamdani was asked in 2002 by NY Mag what he wanted for Christmas and said SimCity 3000
Mamdani was asked in 2002 by NY Mag what he wanted for Christmas and said SimCity 3000
June 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Finally a big city mayor raised on “YOU CAN’T CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS!”
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feeling sorry for all the millionaires and billionaires who didn’t get to see this perfect NYC sunset because they fled the city forever today. 😞
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
feeling sorry for all the millionaires and billionaires who didn’t get to see this perfect NYC sunset because they fled the city forever today. 😞
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I need more people to understand the movement that could be brewing here in Georgia if this young man only lost by 87 votes in COBB COUNTY.
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I need more people to understand the movement that could be brewing here in Georgia if this young man only lost by 87 votes in COBB COUNTY.
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I know I have some muslim devs following me- this seems like a good opportunity for those looking to write something educational, historical and cultural (not affiliated, just sharing) remotegamejobs.com/jobs/senam-g...
SenAm Games is hiring remote Senior Narrative Designer (Remote, Contract) - RemoteGameJobs
Senior Narrative Designer (Remote, Contract)
Studio: SenAm Games (Munich-based, fully remote)
Project: Al-Sirah — An Interactive Journey Through the Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
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remotegamejobs.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I know I have some muslim devs following me- this seems like a good opportunity for those looking to write something educational, historical and cultural (not affiliated, just sharing) remotegamejobs.com/jobs/senam-g...
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This post is famous, but my favourite part about it is that it isn't actually true. Almost every female Peanuts character besides his little sister is either implied or directly stated to have a crush on him at one point or another. Charlie Brown did indeed have hoes.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This post is famous, but my favourite part about it is that it isn't actually true. Almost every female Peanuts character besides his little sister is either implied or directly stated to have a crush on him at one point or another. Charlie Brown did indeed have hoes.
This Boltz Magazine roundup of local elections is cool. It's not up-to-the minute, but will be great to check tomorrow.
Also look, we did good overall in PA. The GOP victory in York County's school board seems disappointing, but makes sense when you remember it's a historic stronghold of the KKK.
Also look, we did good overall in PA. The GOP victory in York County's school board seems disappointing, but makes sense when you remember it's a historic stronghold of the KKK.
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read M...
boltsmag.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This Boltz Magazine roundup of local elections is cool. It's not up-to-the minute, but will be great to check tomorrow.
Also look, we did good overall in PA. The GOP victory in York County's school board seems disappointing, but makes sense when you remember it's a historic stronghold of the KKK.
Also look, we did good overall in PA. The GOP victory in York County's school board seems disappointing, but makes sense when you remember it's a historic stronghold of the KKK.
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ushering in an era of bold socialist leaders who support trans rights and make really great font choices
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
ushering in an era of bold socialist leaders who support trans rights and make really great font choices
my get out the vote efforts:
waking my dad up at 5pm and reminding him to go vote
waking my dad up at 5pm and reminding him to go vote
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
my get out the vote efforts:
waking my dad up at 5pm and reminding him to go vote
waking my dad up at 5pm and reminding him to go vote