Peter
@spezbaby.bsky.social
Tabletop gamer into trad, OSR, a little storygame. Also love bourbon, whisky & craft beer, former bookseller, lapsed baseball fan, bicycle commuter, pinko lefty, Union made, girldad, he/they, 🇨🇦.
Everyone matters or nobody does.
- Michael Connelly.
Everyone matters or nobody does.
- Michael Connelly.
Just watched One Battle After Another for the first time.
Wasn't sure halfway, but man, the Girl Dad energy just killed me by the end.
Wasn't sure halfway, but man, the Girl Dad energy just killed me by the end.
January 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Just watched One Battle After Another for the first time.
Wasn't sure halfway, but man, the Girl Dad energy just killed me by the end.
Wasn't sure halfway, but man, the Girl Dad energy just killed me by the end.
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PSA: twitter, X, is doing new terms of service that basically make it so that any comtent you share on there including DMs and photos is theirs and they can use it for "any purpose" including commercial use.
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
January 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
PSA: twitter, X, is doing new terms of service that basically make it so that any comtent you share on there including DMs and photos is theirs and they can use it for "any purpose" including commercial use.
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
So, if you have a page you’ve left up and don’t want them there’s time to act 1/
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Synopsis: You need to kick more people out.
You will actually have a larger base of customers/attendees if you kick more people out. You will make more money. I am dead serious.
You will actually have a larger base of customers/attendees if you kick more people out. You will make more money. I am dead serious.
January 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Synopsis: You need to kick more people out.
You will actually have a larger base of customers/attendees if you kick more people out. You will make more money. I am dead serious.
You will actually have a larger base of customers/attendees if you kick more people out. You will make more money. I am dead serious.
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Question for everyone on #TTRPG, what is your favorite pre-made campaign? Any system. I want to hear you gush about your favorite campaign someone made.
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Question for everyone on #TTRPG, what is your favorite pre-made campaign? Any system. I want to hear you gush about your favorite campaign someone made.
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I made some new Twilight 2000 travel maps if you’d rather go to Berlin, Prague or Helsinki.
#twilight2000 #ttrpgs
#twilight2000 #ttrpgs
January 7, 2026 at 8:51 AM
I made some new Twilight 2000 travel maps if you’d rather go to Berlin, Prague or Helsinki.
#twilight2000 #ttrpgs
#twilight2000 #ttrpgs
This has resonance
I want to do a thread on "Small Press Red Flags" brought to you by years in the trenches combined with some issues I’m seeing pop up again in writer circles.
Note: an isolated incident might not be a red flag, but cumulative flags are always worth examination.
First off: Let’s talk about money.
Note: an isolated incident might not be a red flag, but cumulative flags are always worth examination.
First off: Let’s talk about money.
January 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
This has resonance
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Since y'all asked nicely, here's my complete history of Robin of Sherwood. One of the finest TV shows ever made. Hugely influential. Most modern cinematic/TV Robin Hood tropes trace back to it.
As Herne would say:
"Nothing is forgotten. Nothing is ever forgotten."
authory.com/JohnBull/Not...
As Herne would say:
"Nothing is forgotten. Nothing is ever forgotten."
authory.com/JohnBull/Not...
January 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Since y'all asked nicely, here's my complete history of Robin of Sherwood. One of the finest TV shows ever made. Hugely influential. Most modern cinematic/TV Robin Hood tropes trace back to it.
As Herne would say:
"Nothing is forgotten. Nothing is ever forgotten."
authory.com/JohnBull/Not...
As Herne would say:
"Nothing is forgotten. Nothing is ever forgotten."
authory.com/JohnBull/Not...
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Find myself with #ttrpg questions such as:
* Zine: how many pages?
* Do they need good art or will stick figures/public domain art with heart eyes added in Paint do?
* Just bang some Borg classes and random tables in and call it a day? Or does it need actual material?
* "ZINE" or "ZEEN"?
* Layout??
* Zine: how many pages?
* Do they need good art or will stick figures/public domain art with heart eyes added in Paint do?
* Just bang some Borg classes and random tables in and call it a day? Or does it need actual material?
* "ZINE" or "ZEEN"?
* Layout??
January 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Find myself with #ttrpg questions such as:
* Zine: how many pages?
* Do they need good art or will stick figures/public domain art with heart eyes added in Paint do?
* Just bang some Borg classes and random tables in and call it a day? Or does it need actual material?
* "ZINE" or "ZEEN"?
* Layout??
* Zine: how many pages?
* Do they need good art or will stick figures/public domain art with heart eyes added in Paint do?
* Just bang some Borg classes and random tables in and call it a day? Or does it need actual material?
* "ZINE" or "ZEEN"?
* Layout??
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10 TTRPGs I want to play/run in 2026:
- BREAK!!
- Legend In The Mist
- The One Ring
- Tachyon Squadron
- Vaesen
- Cyberpunk Red
- X Without Number
- Urban Shadows
- Shadowdark
- Triangle Agency
Very tough to narrow down. Every time, I want to say Monsterhearts, but that would be *group-dependent*.
- BREAK!!
- Legend In The Mist
- The One Ring
- Tachyon Squadron
- Vaesen
- Cyberpunk Red
- X Without Number
- Urban Shadows
- Shadowdark
- Triangle Agency
Very tough to narrow down. Every time, I want to say Monsterhearts, but that would be *group-dependent*.
10 TTRPGs I want to play/run in 2026:
- Lancer
- Shin Megami Tensei Tokyo Conception
- Triangle Agency (SOON TM)
- Pathfinder 1E (Stream Campaign)
- Mythic Bastionland (I'm a player!)
- BREAK!!
- Cyberpunk (Either version)
- Call of Cthulhu
- Vampire: The Masquerade
- Legends of Akeroth
- Lancer
- Shin Megami Tensei Tokyo Conception
- Triangle Agency (SOON TM)
- Pathfinder 1E (Stream Campaign)
- Mythic Bastionland (I'm a player!)
- BREAK!!
- Cyberpunk (Either version)
- Call of Cthulhu
- Vampire: The Masquerade
- Legends of Akeroth
10 TTRPGs I want to play/run in 2026:
- Mythic Bastionland (already planned hehe)
- The One Ring
- Coriolis: The Great Dark
- Triangle Agency
- Midnight Muscadines
- Dolmenwood
- Eat the Reich
- Dwarf Mine
- His Majesty the Worm
- HELLPIERCERS
- Mythic Bastionland (already planned hehe)
- The One Ring
- Coriolis: The Great Dark
- Triangle Agency
- Midnight Muscadines
- Dolmenwood
- Eat the Reich
- Dwarf Mine
- His Majesty the Worm
- HELLPIERCERS
January 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
10 TTRPGs I want to play/run in 2026:
- BREAK!!
- Legend In The Mist
- The One Ring
- Tachyon Squadron
- Vaesen
- Cyberpunk Red
- X Without Number
- Urban Shadows
- Shadowdark
- Triangle Agency
Very tough to narrow down. Every time, I want to say Monsterhearts, but that would be *group-dependent*.
- BREAK!!
- Legend In The Mist
- The One Ring
- Tachyon Squadron
- Vaesen
- Cyberpunk Red
- X Without Number
- Urban Shadows
- Shadowdark
- Triangle Agency
Very tough to narrow down. Every time, I want to say Monsterhearts, but that would be *group-dependent*.
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10 TTRPGS I plan to run/play in 2026:
-Cairn
-Vaults of Vaarn
-Vaesen
-Deathmatch Island
-Swyvers
-Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast
-Land of Eem
-Cataphract (does this count?)
-Mothership
-B/X
-Cairn
-Vaults of Vaarn
-Vaesen
-Deathmatch Island
-Swyvers
-Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast
-Land of Eem
-Cataphract (does this count?)
-Mothership
-B/X
January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
10 TTRPGS I plan to run/play in 2026:
-Cairn
-Vaults of Vaarn
-Vaesen
-Deathmatch Island
-Swyvers
-Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast
-Land of Eem
-Cataphract (does this count?)
-Mothership
-B/X
-Cairn
-Vaults of Vaarn
-Vaesen
-Deathmatch Island
-Swyvers
-Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast
-Land of Eem
-Cataphract (does this count?)
-Mothership
-B/X
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Do I know anybody who knows anything about British maritime law? I've got a stupid question to ask.
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Do I know anybody who knows anything about British maritime law? I've got a stupid question to ask.
Looking back on the times I most feel like I've failed as a referee have always been noted by me talking more and being quiet less.
The really bad ones are marked by me interrupted the players.
The really bad ones are marked by me interrupted the players.
Either way you’re sitting back and watching them do the playing. This is a good thing.
I can’t decide if I like seeing my players strategize or roleplay more.
January 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Looking back on the times I most feel like I've failed as a referee have always been noted by me talking more and being quiet less.
The really bad ones are marked by me interrupted the players.
The really bad ones are marked by me interrupted the players.
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Hello! I run two little online shops:
- one for WW2 anoraks, selling mugs and stickers with tank insignia on them: uktankmarkings.redbubble.com
- one for LGBTQ+ nerdy people, selling mugs and stickers with gaming-themed pride flags on them: growsler.redbubble.com
- one for WW2 anoraks, selling mugs and stickers with tank insignia on them: uktankmarkings.redbubble.com
- one for LGBTQ+ nerdy people, selling mugs and stickers with gaming-themed pride flags on them: growsler.redbubble.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hello! I run two little online shops:
- one for WW2 anoraks, selling mugs and stickers with tank insignia on them: uktankmarkings.redbubble.com
- one for LGBTQ+ nerdy people, selling mugs and stickers with gaming-themed pride flags on them: growsler.redbubble.com
- one for WW2 anoraks, selling mugs and stickers with tank insignia on them: uktankmarkings.redbubble.com
- one for LGBTQ+ nerdy people, selling mugs and stickers with gaming-themed pride flags on them: growsler.redbubble.com
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"GenAI is the futu--
January 6, 2026 at 3:31 AM
"GenAI is the futu--
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What a lovely, kind idea.
One of my old friends (absolutely offline) was going through some scary stuff last year -- and I, helpless, live so far away. And so I asked what I could do to support her best.
"When you see something that makes you think of me, text me."
"When you see something that makes you think of me, text me."
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
What a lovely, kind idea.
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Nobody asked me my opinion on this, and this is the only thing I’ll say about it because I can’t be arsed, but
If Stranger Things gets/got you into D&D, I’m happy for you! But try other games too. Play all sorts of role-playing games; you’ll probably find something you really love!
If Stranger Things gets/got you into D&D, I’m happy for you! But try other games too. Play all sorts of role-playing games; you’ll probably find something you really love!
January 4, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Nobody asked me my opinion on this, and this is the only thing I’ll say about it because I can’t be arsed, but
If Stranger Things gets/got you into D&D, I’m happy for you! But try other games too. Play all sorts of role-playing games; you’ll probably find something you really love!
If Stranger Things gets/got you into D&D, I’m happy for you! But try other games too. Play all sorts of role-playing games; you’ll probably find something you really love!
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Anyone with experience re-launching a previous #ZineQuest / #ZineMonth project that didn't fund? I'm thinking of taking another swing at my zine from last year (The Poison Course), but over on BackerKit this time. And I wanted to get the hive-mind's opinion on anything I should be aware of.
January 1, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Anyone with experience re-launching a previous #ZineQuest / #ZineMonth project that didn't fund? I'm thinking of taking another swing at my zine from last year (The Poison Course), but over on BackerKit this time. And I wanted to get the hive-mind's opinion on anything I should be aware of.
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Here's a weird, fun coincidence. Shea Whigham played the character of George Reeves in the mini-series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Guess who else's birthday it is today?
Guess who else's birthday it is today?
January 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Here's a weird, fun coincidence. Shea Whigham played the character of George Reeves in the mini-series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Guess who else's birthday it is today?
Guess who else's birthday it is today?
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Toronto is generally allergic to data when it comes to traffic planning, but the NYC congestion pricing experiment has basically been a slam dunk: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed.
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Toronto is generally allergic to data when it comes to traffic planning, but the NYC congestion pricing experiment has basically been a slam dunk: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Another cup of coffee before I start my vacation 'to do' list?
Why yes, I think I shall.
Why yes, I think I shall.
January 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Another cup of coffee before I start my vacation 'to do' list?
Why yes, I think I shall.
Why yes, I think I shall.
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Between Two Cons ticket sign-ups are officially open!
Where: Norse Hall, Portland, Oregon
When: June 26th & 27th, 2026
Event submissions are also open; sign-ups for events will open in February. We're also taking vendor and sponsorship applications at this time!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Where: Norse Hall, Portland, Oregon
When: June 26th & 27th, 2026
Event submissions are also open; sign-ups for events will open in February. We're also taking vendor and sponsorship applications at this time!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Between Two Cairns
tabletop.events
January 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Between Two Cons ticket sign-ups are officially open!
Where: Norse Hall, Portland, Oregon
When: June 26th & 27th, 2026
Event submissions are also open; sign-ups for events will open in February. We're also taking vendor and sponsorship applications at this time!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Where: Norse Hall, Portland, Oregon
When: June 26th & 27th, 2026
Event submissions are also open; sign-ups for events will open in February. We're also taking vendor and sponsorship applications at this time!
tabletop.events/conventions/...