Alex @Plane Sailing Games
@planesailinggames.com
Ennie-nominated Designer and publisher of indie ttrpg games including A Cool and Lonely Courage https://planesailinggames.com/
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I run Plane Sailing Games, where I publish a trad space opera game and smaller story games where simple rules tell stories with big feelings. #indiettrpg
#olympics
I was considering a drinking game while watching the skeleton. A drink each time the commentators say “let the sled do the work”
But it would be lethal! They say it every run!
I was considering a drinking game while watching the skeleton. A drink each time the commentators say “let the sled do the work”
But it would be lethal! They say it every run!
February 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
#olympics
I was considering a drinking game while watching the skeleton. A drink each time the commentators say “let the sled do the work”
But it would be lethal! They say it every run!
I was considering a drinking game while watching the skeleton. A drink each time the commentators say “let the sled do the work”
But it would be lethal! They say it every run!
February 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Imperious little dog in a hotel reception, surveying his domain. I love the reflection I caught in the table below him too.
(I wish Bsky allowed me to choose the focus point in the picture so you could see his lovely face)
(I wish Bsky allowed me to choose the focus point in the picture so you could see his lovely face)
February 13, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Imperious little dog in a hotel reception, surveying his domain. I love the reflection I caught in the table below him too.
(I wish Bsky allowed me to choose the focus point in the picture so you could see his lovely face)
(I wish Bsky allowed me to choose the focus point in the picture so you could see his lovely face)
A funny little zine game by @samarmstronggames.bsky.social is on kickstarter for zine month.
Take a look!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sam...
Take a look!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sam...
February 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
A funny little zine game by @samarmstronggames.bsky.social is on kickstarter for zine month.
Take a look!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sam...
Take a look!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sam...
Hi @malcolmcraig.bsky.social I’m working on a game about survival after nuclear war, and you have probably done more thinking about that than anyone else I know. I don’t suppose you could suggest some good sources for me to check out to think about problems in the hours, weeks & months after?
February 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Hi @malcolmcraig.bsky.social I’m working on a game about survival after nuclear war, and you have probably done more thinking about that than anyone else I know. I don’t suppose you could suggest some good sources for me to check out to think about problems in the hours, weeks & months after?
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You're alone in the black. Your ship is dying. Your crew is dead. How long can you survive?
The Wretched is my solo survival horror game that started the Wretched & Alone system. 🚀💀
https://loottheroom.itch.io/wretched
The Wretched is my solo survival horror game that started the Wretched & Alone system. 🚀💀
https://loottheroom.itch.io/wretched
The Wretched by Chris Bissette
Survive alone in the black
loottheroom.itch.io
February 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
You're alone in the black. Your ship is dying. Your crew is dead. How long can you survive?
The Wretched is my solo survival horror game that started the Wretched & Alone system. 🚀💀
https://loottheroom.itch.io/wretched
The Wretched is my solo survival horror game that started the Wretched & Alone system. 🚀💀
https://loottheroom.itch.io/wretched
Me watching first end of GB vs Italy curling match today
a bald man in a red sweater is covering his face with his hand .
Alt: Picard putting his face in his hand in exasperation
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Me watching first end of GB vs Italy curling match today
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One of the scenarios that I’m supporting in the upcoming Escape the Apocalypse is ”Environmental Catastrophe”. I can’t use polls here yet, but which do you find most engaging as a threat?
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
February 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
One of the scenarios that I’m supporting in the upcoming Escape the Apocalypse is ”Environmental Catastrophe”. I can’t use polls here yet, but which do you find most engaging as a threat?
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
One of the scenarios that I’m supporting in the upcoming Escape the Apocalypse is ”Environmental Catastrophe”. I can’t use polls here yet, but which do you find most engaging as a threat?
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
February 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
One of the scenarios that I’m supporting in the upcoming Escape the Apocalypse is ”Environmental Catastrophe”. I can’t use polls here yet, but which do you find most engaging as a threat?
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
1) Freezing Earth
2) Flooding Earth
3) Scorched Earth
4) Asteroid Impact*
* flood + scorch+ impact
Shame BBC are not on bsky, so I can’t congratulate them on having Lizzie Yarnold on as part of the presentation team. She is clear and gives real insight!
#olympic
#olympic
February 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Shame BBC are not on bsky, so I can’t congratulate them on having Lizzie Yarnold on as part of the presentation team. She is clear and gives real insight!
#olympic
#olympic
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This is a good perspective on the orders of magnitude in the TTRPG publishing industry, and by and large positions us correctly at the bottom-most named tier (while acknowledging that there's a broad swath of indie designers further down). cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2026/02/11/f...
Five Tiers of RPG Publishing
Hasbro’s annual earnings came out this week, so I took a look. It is truly staggering how much Wizards of the Coast has changed the company since they were acquired; when looking at unadjusted earn…
cannibalhalflinggaming.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
This is a good perspective on the orders of magnitude in the TTRPG publishing industry, and by and large positions us correctly at the bottom-most named tier (while acknowledging that there's a broad swath of indie designers further down). cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2026/02/11/f...
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As always, Alex continually makes elegant narrative experiences that respect your time while also telling compelling stories.
[The Sci Fi version of] This game is so good it made me empathize and humanize my own immediate family in a way that only well crafted designs can
[The Sci Fi version of] This game is so good it made me empathize and humanize my own immediate family in a way that only well crafted designs can
I've written up a playtest run of my upcoming Escape the Apocalypse from the #contingency convention a couple of weekends ago. First go at the Lovecraftian Incursion apocalypse, such good players made it really creepy.
If you have a read, happy for questions!
planesailinggames.com/post/2026-02...
If you have a read, happy for questions!
planesailinggames.com/post/2026-02...
Escape the Apocalypse - Playtest
One of my ConTingency playtests, this time about a Lovecraftian Incursion
planesailinggames.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 AM
As always, Alex continually makes elegant narrative experiences that respect your time while also telling compelling stories.
[The Sci Fi version of] This game is so good it made me empathize and humanize my own immediate family in a way that only well crafted designs can
[The Sci Fi version of] This game is so good it made me empathize and humanize my own immediate family in a way that only well crafted designs can
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#olympics
Enjoying watching the men’s tea-tray of doom at the moment.
How they manage 125kph+ with their chin 6 inches from the ice is beyond me
Enjoying watching the men’s tea-tray of doom at the moment.
How they manage 125kph+ with their chin 6 inches from the ice is beyond me
February 12, 2026 at 8:40 AM
#olympics
Enjoying watching the men’s tea-tray of doom at the moment.
How they manage 125kph+ with their chin 6 inches from the ice is beyond me
Enjoying watching the men’s tea-tray of doom at the moment.
How they manage 125kph+ with their chin 6 inches from the ice is beyond me
I've written up a playtest run of my upcoming Escape the Apocalypse from the #contingency convention a couple of weekends ago. First go at the Lovecraftian Incursion apocalypse, such good players made it really creepy.
If you have a read, happy for questions!
planesailinggames.com/post/2026-02...
If you have a read, happy for questions!
planesailinggames.com/post/2026-02...
Escape the Apocalypse - Playtest
One of my ConTingency playtests, this time about a Lovecraftian Incursion
planesailinggames.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM
I've written up a playtest run of my upcoming Escape the Apocalypse from the #contingency convention a couple of weekends ago. First go at the Lovecraftian Incursion apocalypse, such good players made it really creepy.
If you have a read, happy for questions!
planesailinggames.com/post/2026-02...
If you have a read, happy for questions!
planesailinggames.com/post/2026-02...
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With Valentines day coming up, what 2 player ttrpgs do you recommend (your own if you like!)
I’m going to recommend my game Love & Barbed Wire - letter writing between lovers against the backdrop of WW1.
How about you?
planesailinggames.com/games/love-a...
I’m going to recommend my game Love & Barbed Wire - letter writing between lovers against the backdrop of WW1.
How about you?
planesailinggames.com/games/love-a...
Love & Barbed Wire
A game of love and loss during WW1. You play lovers separated by the war. How does it change your relationship? A game for pairs of players.
planesailinggames.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM
With Valentines day coming up, what 2 player ttrpgs do you recommend (your own if you like!)
I’m going to recommend my game Love & Barbed Wire - letter writing between lovers against the backdrop of WW1.
How about you?
planesailinggames.com/games/love-a...
I’m going to recommend my game Love & Barbed Wire - letter writing between lovers against the backdrop of WW1.
How about you?
planesailinggames.com/games/love-a...
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Our Mundane Supernatural Life (also by Storybrewers) makes for a fun little duet!
storybrewersroleplaying.com/ourmundanesu...
storybrewersroleplaying.com/ourmundanesu...
Our Mundane Supernatural Life
Our Mundane Supernatural Life is a cozy two player RPG that explores the everyday life of a supernatural person and their loved one.
storybrewersroleplaying.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Our Mundane Supernatural Life (also by Storybrewers) makes for a fun little duet!
storybrewersroleplaying.com/ourmundanesu...
storybrewersroleplaying.com/ourmundanesu...
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New #TTRPG for two, just in time for Valentine's Day!
TELL ME MORE, TELL ME MORE is a romantic story game for two players, complete in seven questions. Create your own love story full of heartache, laughter, and connection!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
TELL ME MORE, TELL ME MORE is a romantic story game for two players, complete in seven questions. Create your own love story full of heartache, laughter, and connection!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Aided by genAI models like ChatGPT, “writers” hoping to get paid for fake stories have become an even bigger problem for publications big and small. One such writer almost pulled one over on COYOTE — until @soleilho.com, who is a nerd, spotted a key idiosyncrasy.
How COYOTE Almost Got Slopped by AI
The sordid tale of the freelancer who never was.
www.coyotemedia.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Aided by genAI models like ChatGPT, “writers” hoping to get paid for fake stories have become an even bigger problem for publications big and small. One such writer almost pulled one over on COYOTE — until @soleilho.com, who is a nerd, spotted a key idiosyncrasy.
Watching an old Midsommer Murders, and look at the chunky laptop they had in those days!
(Those days being 2004!)
(Those days being 2004!)
February 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Watching an old Midsommer Murders, and look at the chunky laptop they had in those days!
(Those days being 2004!)
(Those days being 2004!)
Loved my 2004 Prius.
Test driving a bunch of other current cars of a similar external size I’m bemused that all of them have less boot space, less space in the back, smaller glove boxes and fewer useful cubby holes.
Did car designers suddenly forget about efficient use of space? What’s going on?
Test driving a bunch of other current cars of a similar external size I’m bemused that all of them have less boot space, less space in the back, smaller glove boxes and fewer useful cubby holes.
Did car designers suddenly forget about efficient use of space? What’s going on?
February 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Loved my 2004 Prius.
Test driving a bunch of other current cars of a similar external size I’m bemused that all of them have less boot space, less space in the back, smaller glove boxes and fewer useful cubby holes.
Did car designers suddenly forget about efficient use of space? What’s going on?
Test driving a bunch of other current cars of a similar external size I’m bemused that all of them have less boot space, less space in the back, smaller glove boxes and fewer useful cubby holes.
Did car designers suddenly forget about efficient use of space? What’s going on?
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Apparently, Victory Games’s / Gerry Klug’s James Bond 007 plays well with one player & one GM (and there are stats for a Russian lady spy as a PC, IIRC, as well as Bond). A retroclone exists. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_B...
James Bond 007 (role-playing game) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Apparently, Victory Games’s / Gerry Klug’s James Bond 007 plays well with one player & one GM (and there are stats for a Russian lady spy as a PC, IIRC, as well as Bond). A retroclone exists. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_B...
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Good Society has a two-player variant, Duet Society: storybrewersroleplaying.com/good-society...
Good Society: A Jane Austen Roleplaying Game
Romance. Scandal. Manners. Welcome to Good Society, the tabletop roleplaying game that captures the heart and the countenance of Jane Austen's work.
storybrewersroleplaying.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Good Society has a two-player variant, Duet Society: storybrewersroleplaying.com/good-society...
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I don't know if I'd recommend it for Valentine's Day, BUT, The Time We Have is a beautiful Descended from the Queen game that if I hadn't needed to be somewhere and thus needed to cut the game short, would have absolutely made me sob
moreblueberries.shop/products/the...
moreblueberries.shop/products/the...
The Time We Have
The Time We Have: A Conversation Between Brothers is a game about what it means to be a brother—about all the complexity, vulnerability, and joy that comes with it. This is a storytelling card game pl...
moreblueberries.shop
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
I don't know if I'd recommend it for Valentine's Day, BUT, The Time We Have is a beautiful Descended from the Queen game that if I hadn't needed to be somewhere and thus needed to cut the game short, would have absolutely made me sob
moreblueberries.shop/products/the...
moreblueberries.shop/products/the...