Steve Conley
@steveconley.bsky.social
Cartoonist of the Eisner-, Ringo-, and NCS-nominated webcomic "The Middle Age". ENNIE-nominated TTRPG creator and 3D sculptor. He/him. https://middleagecomic.com
A fantastic first day for the campaign! Thanks to everyone who checked it out, chipped in, and spread the word! <3
The Kickstarter for my latest 5E zines (plural!) launches today at noon ET. If you’re so inclined, you can check it out here… stabracadabra.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
A fantastic first day for the campaign! Thanks to everyone who checked it out, chipped in, and spread the word! <3
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Me, too, Blanche, me, too.
February 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Me, too, Blanche, me, too.
The Kickstarter for my latest 5E zines (plural!) launches today at noon ET. If you’re so inclined, you can check it out here… stabracadabra.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Kickstarter for my latest 5E zines (plural!) launches today at noon ET. If you’re so inclined, you can check it out here… stabracadabra.com
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Your favorite RPG freelancers and many indie devs are, in America at last, allowed to have this job because of the ACA. Your games will get worse if it's killed. The brain drain will be immense.
I was freelancing before the ACA. It was harrowing. It’s saved so many lives.
After being laid off I rely solely on ACA marketplace plans to help cover my medications and some of my doctors.
If I can't afford my medication, I will die.
This is not an exaggeration.
If I can't afford my medication, I will die.
This is not an exaggeration.
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Your favorite RPG freelancers and many indie devs are, in America at last, allowed to have this job because of the ACA. Your games will get worse if it's killed. The brain drain will be immense.
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This Saturday, 11/15, join me and @blackgirlmage.bsky.social, @dreamwisp.bsky.social, @themightyjerd.bsky.social and @urbanbohemian.com as we play D&D and raise funds in support of our neighbors who are being threatened with harassment, assault and kidnapping in the name of immigration enforcement.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This Saturday, 11/15, join me and @blackgirlmage.bsky.social, @dreamwisp.bsky.social, @themightyjerd.bsky.social and @urbanbohemian.com as we play D&D and raise funds in support of our neighbors who are being threatened with harassment, assault and kidnapping in the name of immigration enforcement.
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Open enrollment for ACA healthcare plans has started, and enrollees are seeing what their premium costs will be next year.
Without subsidies, one couple will see their monthly costs increase from $495 to $2,168 — a 300% increase.
This is what Democrats are fighting to prevent.
Without subsidies, one couple will see their monthly costs increase from $495 to $2,168 — a 300% increase.
This is what Democrats are fighting to prevent.
November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Open enrollment for ACA healthcare plans has started, and enrollees are seeing what their premium costs will be next year.
Without subsidies, one couple will see their monthly costs increase from $495 to $2,168 — a 300% increase.
This is what Democrats are fighting to prevent.
Without subsidies, one couple will see their monthly costs increase from $495 to $2,168 — a 300% increase.
This is what Democrats are fighting to prevent.
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This is the longest thread I’ve ever posted, but it includes vitally important information for anyone enrolling in healthcare coverage via the ACA exchanges starting tomorrow.
Of course you could just visit the link & read the blog post instead, but that doesn’t include the fun GIFs.
Of course you could just visit the link & read the blog post instead, but that doesn’t include the fun GIFs.
📣📣📣 The 2026 #ACA Open Enrollment Period launches TOMORROW, so here's my annual guide: 13 important things to know before you #GetCovered.
It's gonna be ugly for most this year, but there are things you can do to mitigate the carnage & even some pleasant surprises:
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It's gonna be ugly for most this year, but there are things you can do to mitigate the carnage & even some pleasant surprises:
acasignups.net/25/10/27/slo...
Slouching towards Enrollment: My 2026 ACA OEP Guide
Almost exactly a year ago I began my 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Period guide with the following words: This is the best OEP ever for the ACA for several reasons: The expanded/enhanced premium subsidies ...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
This is the longest thread I’ve ever posted, but it includes vitally important information for anyone enrolling in healthcare coverage via the ACA exchanges starting tomorrow.
Of course you could just visit the link & read the blog post instead, but that doesn’t include the fun GIFs.
Of course you could just visit the link & read the blog post instead, but that doesn’t include the fun GIFs.
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Today I'm 55 years old. My father died when he was 54, killed by his addiction, and I thought I'd die before my 55th year as well. Cancer tried, but I'm still here. For my birthday, I'd appreciate you sharing this GoFundMe with friends or on social media.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-owen-...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-owen-...
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today I'm 55 years old. My father died when he was 54, killed by his addiction, and I thought I'd die before my 55th year as well. Cancer tried, but I'm still here. For my birthday, I'd appreciate you sharing this GoFundMe with friends or on social media.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-owen-...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-owen-...
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The designer: Bernie Wrightson.
October 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The designer: Bernie Wrightson.
The latest episode of your 23rd favorite webcomic…
October 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The latest episode of your 23rd favorite webcomic…
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I’m at #GameholeCon in Madison seeing thousands of people enjoy #ttrpg and friendship, so it warms my heart to see this sign at the protest in the center of town.
October 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I’m at #GameholeCon in Madison seeing thousands of people enjoy #ttrpg and friendship, so it warms my heart to see this sign at the protest in the center of town.
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Block fascists. There's no reasoning or arguing with them, you might as well debate with spoiled leftovers. Don't let them bait you. Block fast, block often, block fascists. Let their accounts mummify.
October 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Block fascists. There's no reasoning or arguing with them, you might as well debate with spoiled leftovers. Don't let them bait you. Block fast, block often, block fascists. Let their accounts mummify.
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Remember folks. The original bluesky ethos by us bluesky elders (apparently I count?) is block and move on.
Don't quote dunk, don't pick fights.
Block, and move on.
This is what made this site unpalatable to the right early on, and we can continue to make it unpalatable to them.
Don't quote dunk, don't pick fights.
Block, and move on.
This is what made this site unpalatable to the right early on, and we can continue to make it unpalatable to them.
October 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Remember folks. The original bluesky ethos by us bluesky elders (apparently I count?) is block and move on.
Don't quote dunk, don't pick fights.
Block, and move on.
This is what made this site unpalatable to the right early on, and we can continue to make it unpalatable to them.
Don't quote dunk, don't pick fights.
Block, and move on.
This is what made this site unpalatable to the right early on, and we can continue to make it unpalatable to them.
Such sad news about Drew Struzan. A legend. I was lucky enough to have him provide a cover to my indie sci-fi comic book in the late 90s. Like everything else he did, he knocked it out of the park…
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Such sad news about Drew Struzan. A legend. I was lucky enough to have him provide a cover to my indie sci-fi comic book in the late 90s. Like everything else he did, he knocked it out of the park…
Already feeling so much FOMO from both Baltimore Comic-Con and Gamehole Con this coming weekend. I’m stuck at home with an achilles injury (on the mend but a ways to go).
Looking forward to seeing the photos and reports from both! <3
Looking forward to seeing the photos and reports from both! <3
October 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Already feeling so much FOMO from both Baltimore Comic-Con and Gamehole Con this coming weekend. I’m stuck at home with an achilles injury (on the mend but a ways to go).
Looking forward to seeing the photos and reports from both! <3
Looking forward to seeing the photos and reports from both! <3
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Lalo is doing such powerful, important work.
@laloalcaraz.bsky.social has always been great, but has risen to the times and has become consistently outstanding, day-in and day-out.
@laloalcaraz.bsky.social has always been great, but has risen to the times and has become consistently outstanding, day-in and day-out.
Southern California cartoonist laloalcaraz.bsky.social has been at the forefront fighting ICE jackbooted tactics.
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
ICE Boosts Lalo Alcaraz’s Presence
Southern California cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz has been at the forefront fighting ICE jackbooted tactics. From The Los Angeles Daily News (or here): Pen in hand, editorial cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, 61, ha...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Lalo is doing such powerful, important work.
@laloalcaraz.bsky.social has always been great, but has risen to the times and has become consistently outstanding, day-in and day-out.
@laloalcaraz.bsky.social has always been great, but has risen to the times and has become consistently outstanding, day-in and day-out.
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This is a tough one.
My friend - heck, *everybody’s* friend - Rob Weiland (@robowieland.bsky.social) passed away suddenly, yesterday morning.
The shock within and without Wisconsin’s TTRPG community has been palpable, as so many of us were looking forward to hanging with Rob at Gamehole Con.
My friend - heck, *everybody’s* friend - Rob Weiland (@robowieland.bsky.social) passed away suddenly, yesterday morning.
The shock within and without Wisconsin’s TTRPG community has been palpable, as so many of us were looking forward to hanging with Rob at Gamehole Con.
October 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is a tough one.
My friend - heck, *everybody’s* friend - Rob Weiland (@robowieland.bsky.social) passed away suddenly, yesterday morning.
The shock within and without Wisconsin’s TTRPG community has been palpable, as so many of us were looking forward to hanging with Rob at Gamehole Con.
My friend - heck, *everybody’s* friend - Rob Weiland (@robowieland.bsky.social) passed away suddenly, yesterday morning.
The shock within and without Wisconsin’s TTRPG community has been palpable, as so many of us were looking forward to hanging with Rob at Gamehole Con.
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Devastated to hear about Rob Wieland's passing - a wonderful, golden-hearted man, a brilliant writer and journalist, and a passionate advocate for games and the people who play and make them. Sending nothing but the utmost love and deepest condolences to his friends and family.
October 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Devastated to hear about Rob Wieland's passing - a wonderful, golden-hearted man, a brilliant writer and journalist, and a passionate advocate for games and the people who play and make them. Sending nothing but the utmost love and deepest condolences to his friends and family.
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My art has once again been stolen... time to go ask for removal or payment.
My art has once again been stolen... time to go ask for removal or payment.
From the UnearthedArcana community on Reddit: Rogue Subclass: Elemental Striker | Infuse your Sneak Attack with Water, Earth, Fire and Air! | 5e'24 & 5e'14
Explore this post and more from the UnearthedArcana community
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October 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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My art has once again been stolen... time to go ask for removal or payment.
My art has once again been stolen... time to go ask for removal or payment.
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If you love, Dungeons & Dragons, if you love Star Trek, and you love helping fight, pediatric cancer this might just be for you! www.pablove.org/roll
You can be part of the game! Join me and some of my Star Trek family as we play #Dungeons&Dragons to fight childhood cancer with the Pablove Foundation on Nov 9th. Go to www.pablove.org/roll to donate and enter to be one of two players at a virtual table with these amazing folks. Go now!
October 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
If you love, Dungeons & Dragons, if you love Star Trek, and you love helping fight, pediatric cancer this might just be for you! www.pablove.org/roll
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from a purely economic standpoint, thats a 46% return on investment. literally wasting money by not doing it!!!
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 7, 2025 at 3:42 AM
from a purely economic standpoint, thats a 46% return on investment. literally wasting money by not doing it!!!
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I love award shows. It's no secret. It's why I've spent months writing, refining, and trying to distill my Ennies judging experience.
It's a 4-part series (I know, I know). One article a day. Today's lays out my goals and puts the focus on awards in general.
www.explorersdesign.com/ennies-1/
It's a 4-part series (I know, I know). One article a day. Today's lays out my goals and puts the focus on awards in general.
www.explorersdesign.com/ennies-1/
The Awards Debrief 2025
An in-depth look at the Ennie Awards, its process, design, and role from the perspective of one former judge.
www.explorersdesign.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I love award shows. It's no secret. It's why I've spent months writing, refining, and trying to distill my Ennies judging experience.
It's a 4-part series (I know, I know). One article a day. Today's lays out my goals and puts the focus on awards in general.
www.explorersdesign.com/ennies-1/
It's a 4-part series (I know, I know). One article a day. Today's lays out my goals and puts the focus on awards in general.
www.explorersdesign.com/ennies-1/
Almost all of Marvel and DC product is simply licensed fan art.
Anyone have a particularly hot comic take?
October 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Almost all of Marvel and DC product is simply licensed fan art.
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‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
October 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
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How an RPG Book is Made, Part 2!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0f...
How should a book be made? Find out which steps happen in which order and the pitfalls to avoid! Part 2 covers proofreading, layout, art, PDFs vs offset vs print-on-demand, and more!
#ttrpg #DnD #DrawSteel #Daggerheart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0f...
How should a book be made? Find out which steps happen in which order and the pitfalls to avoid! Part 2 covers proofreading, layout, art, PDFs vs offset vs print-on-demand, and more!
#ttrpg #DnD #DrawSteel #Daggerheart
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How an RPG Book is Made, Part 2!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0f...
How should a book be made? Find out which steps happen in which order and the pitfalls to avoid! Part 2 covers proofreading, layout, art, PDFs vs offset vs print-on-demand, and more!
#ttrpg #DnD #DrawSteel #Daggerheart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0f...
How should a book be made? Find out which steps happen in which order and the pitfalls to avoid! Part 2 covers proofreading, layout, art, PDFs vs offset vs print-on-demand, and more!
#ttrpg #DnD #DrawSteel #Daggerheart