Spencer Hibnick | Pesto Publications
@pestoenthusiast.bsky.social
Freelance TTRPG writer/designer/tester available for hire. Sr. Contract Tester, MCDM. Posts are my own. He/him. Business: pestopublications@gmail.com.
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Hi, I'm Spencer. I'm a freelance TTRPG designer and tester, and I'm definitely not a kobold with a fake mustache. I'd love to work with you!
Portfolio: pestopublications.com
Newsletter: pestopublications.substack.com
Store: pestopublications.itch.io
Email: pestopublications@gmail.com
Portfolio: pestopublications.com
Newsletter: pestopublications.substack.com
Store: pestopublications.itch.io
Email: pestopublications@gmail.com
📝 <incomprehensible excited kobold noises>
November 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
📝 <incomprehensible excited kobold noises>
Hooked on Crafting, a Draw Steel supplement designed to make it easier for Directors to incorporate crafting into their games, is funding through Itch. It's already close to its goal!
(Yours truly will be contributing a small part of it.)
Check it out: thedicesociety.itch.io/hooked-on-cr...
(Yours truly will be contributing a small part of it.)
Check it out: thedicesociety.itch.io/hooked-on-cr...
Hooked on Crafting — Powered by Draw Steel by The Dice Society
Quest Hooks for Every Craftable in Draw Steel
thedicesociety.itch.io
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hooked on Crafting, a Draw Steel supplement designed to make it easier for Directors to incorporate crafting into their games, is funding through Itch. It's already close to its goal!
(Yours truly will be contributing a small part of it.)
Check it out: thedicesociety.itch.io/hooked-on-cr...
(Yours truly will be contributing a small part of it.)
Check it out: thedicesociety.itch.io/hooked-on-cr...
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Our crowdfunder for Boggits of Kingsmire: A Swampy Supplement for Draw Steel will soon end! Consider backing if you still haven't, and help us have the strongest possible finish and unlock some stretch goals! Spread the word and repost for visiblity! Thank you all! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Boggits of Kingsmire - A Swampy Supplement for Draw Steel
A swampy supplement for MCDM Productions' Draw Steel RPG.
www.backerkit.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Our crowdfunder for Boggits of Kingsmire: A Swampy Supplement for Draw Steel will soon end! Consider backing if you still haven't, and help us have the strongest possible finish and unlock some stretch goals! Spread the word and repost for visiblity! Thank you all! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
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This meeting could've been a Draw Steel montage.
October 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This meeting could've been a Draw Steel montage.
Boy, I sure am glad I live in a society led by people that view art purely as a fungible commodity...
People who aren’t writers think writer’s block is at least as big and real a problem as I thought quicksand would be, as a child.
AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief
Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing deal
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Boy, I sure am glad I live in a society led by people that view art purely as a fungible commodity...
If you deliberately misspell a word you know a lot of people have muted so that you can get your hot take in front of those people, you are a bad person.
It doesn't matter what the take is. You are saying your need to be heard is more important than the safeguards other people set for themselves.
It doesn't matter what the take is. You are saying your need to be heard is more important than the safeguards other people set for themselves.
October 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
If you deliberately misspell a word you know a lot of people have muted so that you can get your hot take in front of those people, you are a bad person.
It doesn't matter what the take is. You are saying your need to be heard is more important than the safeguards other people set for themselves.
It doesn't matter what the take is. You are saying your need to be heard is more important than the safeguards other people set for themselves.
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ChatGPT can rip my em dashes from my cold dead hands
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
ChatGPT can rip my em dashes from my cold dead hands
MCDM just released the symbols they use in stat blocks under a free license.
mcdm.gg/DrawSteel/Dr...
If you've never worked with a CC-BY-SA license, check out the thread for some guidance.
mcdm.gg/DrawSteel/Dr...
If you've never worked with a CC-BY-SA license, check out the thread for some guidance.
mcdm.gg
October 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
MCDM just released the symbols they use in stat blocks under a free license.
mcdm.gg/DrawSteel/Dr...
If you've never worked with a CC-BY-SA license, check out the thread for some guidance.
mcdm.gg/DrawSteel/Dr...
If you've never worked with a CC-BY-SA license, check out the thread for some guidance.
Haven is 90% off on Steam.
It's one of those games where - if you judge it by its individual components - nothing really stands out.
7/10 art. 7/10 gameplay. 8/10 writing. 9/10 soundtrack. Etcetera.
And then you finish it and put it down and somehow it's one of the best games you've ever played.
It's one of those games where - if you judge it by its individual components - nothing really stands out.
7/10 art. 7/10 gameplay. 8/10 writing. 9/10 soundtrack. Etcetera.
And then you finish it and put it down and somehow it's one of the best games you've ever played.
September 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Haven is 90% off on Steam.
It's one of those games where - if you judge it by its individual components - nothing really stands out.
7/10 art. 7/10 gameplay. 8/10 writing. 9/10 soundtrack. Etcetera.
And then you finish it and put it down and somehow it's one of the best games you've ever played.
It's one of those games where - if you judge it by its individual components - nothing really stands out.
7/10 art. 7/10 gameplay. 8/10 writing. 9/10 soundtrack. Etcetera.
And then you finish it and put it down and somehow it's one of the best games you've ever played.
So many people wouldn't have art for their projects if not for Dean's reasonably priced stock art and holiday free giveaways.
Hi everyone, can I ask you all a favour? please share this with your RPG creator friends.
Our car has failed the MOT, and to get it fixed is just not worth the money that needs spending on it. So, got to get a replacement as soon as possible.
25% OFF STOCK ART available on DriveThruRPG.
LINKS IN BIO
Our car has failed the MOT, and to get it fixed is just not worth the money that needs spending on it. So, got to get a replacement as soon as possible.
25% OFF STOCK ART available on DriveThruRPG.
LINKS IN BIO
September 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
So many people wouldn't have art for their projects if not for Dean's reasonably priced stock art and holiday free giveaways.
Whomever at @backerkit.com came up with overtime mode is a genius.
September 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Whomever at @backerkit.com came up with overtime mode is a genius.
Scum and Villainy. Every time I've run it, it's just been the best, most chaotic time.
(Note that I run FitD games without position and effect rules. YRMV.)
Triangle Agency is rapidly reaching that point too, but it has a lot more acclaim.
(Note that I run FitD games without position and effect rules. YRMV.)
Triangle Agency is rapidly reaching that point too, but it has a lot more acclaim.
Do you have a ttrpg that in your opinion is so under celebrated that you have appointed yourself head of the PR committee for that game? Where on at least one occasion someone mistakenly assumed you must have worked on it but really you're just unwell about it?
What's that game to you?
What's that game to you?
September 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Scum and Villainy. Every time I've run it, it's just been the best, most chaotic time.
(Note that I run FitD games without position and effect rules. YRMV.)
Triangle Agency is rapidly reaching that point too, but it has a lot more acclaim.
(Note that I run FitD games without position and effect rules. YRMV.)
Triangle Agency is rapidly reaching that point too, but it has a lot more acclaim.
Itch has finally paid me.
September 4, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Itch has finally paid me.
Kobold Ancestry mini-update: @jeffstevensgames.bsky.social just sent the cross-collab weapons to everyone that backed both campaigns (except for four folks whose payments failed.)
Later this week, I'll send the PDF out to everyone that filled out their survey. If you haven't done so yet, please do!
Later this week, I'll send the PDF out to everyone that filled out their survey. If you haven't done so yet, please do!
September 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Kobold Ancestry mini-update: @jeffstevensgames.bsky.social just sent the cross-collab weapons to everyone that backed both campaigns (except for four folks whose payments failed.)
Later this week, I'll send the PDF out to everyone that filled out their survey. If you haven't done so yet, please do!
Later this week, I'll send the PDF out to everyone that filled out their survey. If you haven't done so yet, please do!
Due to a typo during prep, the heroes will be journeying to the Kingdom of the Elvis.
August 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Due to a typo during prep, the heroes will be journeying to the Kingdom of the Elvis.
One of my goals for 2026 is to build time into my schedule to read what other people are designing and shout out the stuff I find cool. Not just people that are already my friends, or clients, but everyone and anyone.
I'd love to hear advice from people that are already making that effort.
I'd love to hear advice from people that are already making that effort.
August 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
One of my goals for 2026 is to build time into my schedule to read what other people are designing and shout out the stuff I find cool. Not just people that are already my friends, or clients, but everyone and anyone.
I'd love to hear advice from people that are already making that effort.
I'd love to hear advice from people that are already making that effort.
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@hellomcdm.bsky.social 's new TTRPG Draw Steel will be live on stage @paxaus.bsky.social in Naarm/Melbourne! Join us as @romanpenna.bsky.social Directs our Heroes through a (Panel length) adventure of the Fall of Black Bottom, live on stage for the first time this October in the Owlbear theatre!
August 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
@hellomcdm.bsky.social 's new TTRPG Draw Steel will be live on stage @paxaus.bsky.social in Naarm/Melbourne! Join us as @romanpenna.bsky.social Directs our Heroes through a (Panel length) adventure of the Fall of Black Bottom, live on stage for the first time this October in the Owlbear theatre!
For context, two decades ago Jimbo had the ability to override any decision the community made. He bungled that so often that the community stripped that away piece by piece and functionally shooed him off the project. It took years.
Temu Elon Musk has very little power over Wikipedia anymore.
Temu Elon Musk has very little power over Wikipedia anymore.
Jimmy Wales Says Wikipedia Could Use AI. Editors Call It the 'Antithesis of Wikipedia' https://www.404media.co/jimmy-wales-wikipedia-ai-chatgpt/
The only bulwarks we have against being drowned in grey slop are volunteers committed to accuracy, and that’s damning.
The only bulwarks we have against being drowned in grey slop are volunteers committed to accuracy, and that’s damning.
Jimmy Wales Says Wikipedia Could Use AI. Editors Call It the 'Antithesis of Wikipedia'
Wikipedia's founder said he used ChatGPT in the review process for an article and thought it could be helpful. Editors replied to point out it was full of mistakes.
www.404media.co
August 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
For context, two decades ago Jimbo had the ability to override any decision the community made. He bungled that so often that the community stripped that away piece by piece and functionally shooed him off the project. It took years.
Temu Elon Musk has very little power over Wikipedia anymore.
Temu Elon Musk has very little power over Wikipedia anymore.
There are just three days left to back the Kobold Ancestry.
Want a custom-made legendary treasure or stat block for Draw Steel? Those are available pledge tiers.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...
Want a custom-made legendary treasure or stat block for Draw Steel? Those are available pledge tiers.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...
The Kobold Ancestry - Powered by Draw Steel
A new ancestry for Draw Steel. Tap into your draconic blood to fuel powerful abilities. Earn boons from elder wyrms that grant new draconic features. Transform into a literal dragon.
www.backerkit.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
There are just three days left to back the Kobold Ancestry.
Want a custom-made legendary treasure or stat block for Draw Steel? Those are available pledge tiers.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...
Want a custom-made legendary treasure or stat block for Draw Steel? Those are available pledge tiers.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...
I didn't expect to spend the evening setting up a Ko-Fi store, but when life tries to steal your lemons, set up a lime shop.
Or something.
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I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
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August 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I didn't expect to spend the evening setting up a Ko-Fi store, but when life tries to steal your lemons, set up a lime shop.
Or something.
ko-fi.com/pestopublica...
Get 20% off for the next two days with the code FIRST-48
Or something.
ko-fi.com/pestopublica...
Get 20% off for the next two days with the code FIRST-48
Several people in the @itch.io discord are reporting similar or longer wait times.
I'm only out $300 if they're actually unable to pay people, but there are folks that rely on Itch for a significant part of their livelihoods. I really hope this gets resolved quickly.
I'm only out $300 if they're actually unable to pay people, but there are folks that rely on Itch for a significant part of their livelihoods. I really hope this gets resolved quickly.
PSA: It has been 28 days since I initiated a payout request from
@itch.io, and I've yet to be paid. It's been 8 days since I reached out to support, and I've yet to receive a response.
I'm not sure if they're having money, staffing, or technical problems, but this isn't acceptable.
@itch.io, and I've yet to be paid. It's been 8 days since I reached out to support, and I've yet to receive a response.
I'm not sure if they're having money, staffing, or technical problems, but this isn't acceptable.
August 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Several people in the @itch.io discord are reporting similar or longer wait times.
I'm only out $300 if they're actually unable to pay people, but there are folks that rely on Itch for a significant part of their livelihoods. I really hope this gets resolved quickly.
I'm only out $300 if they're actually unable to pay people, but there are folks that rely on Itch for a significant part of their livelihoods. I really hope this gets resolved quickly.
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