Fraser
@swordsedgepublishing.ca
AKA accidentalfrase Canadian TTRPG designer of Sword Noir, Centurion, Nefertiti Overdrive, Sword’s Edge & others
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F#ck 'Em Up by Fraser Ronald
F#cking up the status quo
fraserronald.itch.io
Just a reminder that F#ck 'Em Up is out there and it's free.
Feel like striking a blow against the status quo and purveyors of brutality with your crew? Time to burn it all down and salt the ashes.
fraserronald.itch.io/fck-em-up
Feel like striking a blow against the status quo and purveyors of brutality with your crew? Time to burn it all down and salt the ashes.
fraserronald.itch.io/fck-em-up
Dante's Inferno, Milton's Paradise Lost and the "subversion"--or lack thereof--of Hell, parliament, and whatever else you've got.
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Feel the burn: how subversion works in literature | Aeon Essays
In their visions of the underworld Dante and Milton were truly subversive, incorporating predecessors into their own repudiation
aeon.co
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Dante's Inferno, Milton's Paradise Lost and the "subversion"--or lack thereof--of Hell, parliament, and whatever else you've got.
aeon.co/essays/feel-...
aeon.co/essays/feel-...
Fantastic deep dive into one of the great architectural juxtapositions in Seoul.
A Tour in Search for the Soul of Seoul
Jongmyo Shrine, Sewoon Sangga, and the uncertain future of the Korean capital
www.substack-bahn.net
February 14, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Fantastic deep dive into one of the great architectural juxtapositions in Seoul.
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Kids!
February 13, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Kids!
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
Next time a politician talks about protecting kids, ask them what they are doing about social media use by adolescents.
The case to ban kids from social media, with Jonathan Haidt
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
The case to ban kids from social media, with Jonathan Haidt
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
The case to ban kids from social media, with Jonathan Haidt | Front Burner | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
Jonathan Haidt, best-selling author of “The Anxious Generation”, is our guest today. He’s been on a global mission to educate parents, the media, and government officials about the harms that social m...
www.cbc.ca
February 14, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Next time a politician talks about protecting kids, ask them what they are doing about social media use by adolescents.
The case to ban kids from social media, with Jonathan Haidt
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
The case to ban kids from social media, with Jonathan Haidt
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
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The importance of On Spec cannot be overstated. The magazine's editor, Diane Walton, has done incredible work for more than 30 years
On Spec is eligible as semiprozine.
It would be really great to see her get her first Hugo nod as best editor (short form), since this year will be her last chance.
On Spec is eligible as semiprozine.
It would be really great to see her get her first Hugo nod as best editor (short form), since this year will be her last chance.
Oh, and two mags that are no longer publishing in 2026 but are eligible for 2025 nominations are On Spec and Fantasy. Stories from both appear in my short fiction spotlight column. Go check them out.
10/10
10/10
February 11, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The importance of On Spec cannot be overstated. The magazine's editor, Diane Walton, has done incredible work for more than 30 years
On Spec is eligible as semiprozine.
It would be really great to see her get her first Hugo nod as best editor (short form), since this year will be her last chance.
On Spec is eligible as semiprozine.
It would be really great to see her get her first Hugo nod as best editor (short form), since this year will be her last chance.
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Wine moms with Molotov cocktails is now the moderate position on ICE.
KMBC: "A woman tried to set a fire at a South Kansas City warehouse that had been rumored as a possible ICE detention center. Earlier today, the company that owns the property confirmed it is no longer moving forward with a sale to the U.S. government."
February 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Wine moms with Molotov cocktails is now the moderate position on ICE.
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A Viking-Age Valentine’s Day Card: A Medieval Runic Love Message from Sweden www.medievalists.net/2026/02/a-vi... #HappyValentinesDay #medieval #Norse #Love
A Viking-Age Valentine’s Day Card: A Medieval Runic Love Message from Sweden - Medievalists.net
How do you tell someone you love them in Viking-Age Sweden? You carve a message in runes on a knife: “Think of me, and I’ll think of you.”
www.medievalists.net
February 13, 2026 at 6:52 PM
A Viking-Age Valentine’s Day Card: A Medieval Runic Love Message from Sweden www.medievalists.net/2026/02/a-vi... #HappyValentinesDay #medieval #Norse #Love
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Grey Maw Cave
Each month I try to release one map painted in watercolours like this one, and one in the classic "old school blue" format. Starting next month (March), these will be available exclusively to patrons on Patreon and will no longer be posted to the blog.
dysonlogos.blog/2026/02/13/g...
Each month I try to release one map painted in watercolours like this one, and one in the classic "old school blue" format. Starting next month (March), these will be available exclusively to patrons on Patreon and will no longer be posted to the blog.
dysonlogos.blog/2026/02/13/g...
February 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Grey Maw Cave
Each month I try to release one map painted in watercolours like this one, and one in the classic "old school blue" format. Starting next month (March), these will be available exclusively to patrons on Patreon and will no longer be posted to the blog.
dysonlogos.blog/2026/02/13/g...
Each month I try to release one map painted in watercolours like this one, and one in the classic "old school blue" format. Starting next month (March), these will be available exclusively to patrons on Patreon and will no longer be posted to the blog.
dysonlogos.blog/2026/02/13/g...
Did I mention HARSHWOOD--the frontier adventure for F#ck 'Em Up--is out? Are you aware you can shoot bad people in the face . . . or, I mean, also make them feel really bad for what they've done and repent their evil ways?
'Cause you can.
'Cause you can.
Harshwood by Fraser Ronald
F#ckin' 'Em Up on the Frontier!
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February 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Did I mention HARSHWOOD--the frontier adventure for F#ck 'Em Up--is out? Are you aware you can shoot bad people in the face . . . or, I mean, also make them feel really bad for what they've done and repent their evil ways?
'Cause you can.
'Cause you can.
The No ICE in Minnesota bundle is up to $305k+ That's awesome.
You can make it Even. More Awesome!
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You can make it Even. More Awesome!
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
No ICE in Minnesota by jesthehuman and 651 others
No ICE in Minnesota: 1439 items for $10.00
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February 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The No ICE in Minnesota bundle is up to $305k+ That's awesome.
You can make it Even. More Awesome!
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
You can make it Even. More Awesome!
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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Fellowship Opportunity!
Jenny Wormald Junior Research Fellow in Women’s History
University of Oxford - St Hilda’s College
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQL341/j...
Jenny Wormald Junior Research Fellow in Women’s History
University of Oxford - St Hilda’s College
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQL341/j...
Jenny Wormald Junior Research Fellow in Women’s History at University of Oxford
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Jenny Wormald Junior Research Fellow in Women’s History at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Fellowship Opportunity!
Jenny Wormald Junior Research Fellow in Women’s History
University of Oxford - St Hilda’s College
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQL341/j...
Jenny Wormald Junior Research Fellow in Women’s History
University of Oxford - St Hilda’s College
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQL341/j...
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""We've known for years that the prevalence of psychiatric disorder in juvenile facilities is extremely high – far higher than in the general population. And we know that few kids get services, whether in detention or, particularly, when they go back to their communities.""
February 13, 2026 at 12:18 PM
""We've known for years that the prevalence of psychiatric disorder in juvenile facilities is extremely high – far higher than in the general population. And we know that few kids get services, whether in detention or, particularly, when they go back to their communities.""
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My Zinequest project is live!
In Small Folk in Big Coats you each play as a little guy in a stack masquerading a single big guy. You're unlikely to get caught, but you’re even less likely to work together.
It’s very silly and easy to get playing. Go Check it out!
tinyurl.com/sfibc
In Small Folk in Big Coats you each play as a little guy in a stack masquerading a single big guy. You're unlikely to get caught, but you’re even less likely to work together.
It’s very silly and easy to get playing. Go Check it out!
tinyurl.com/sfibc
Small Folk in Big Coats
A simple and chaotic RPG about a group of smallfolk with wildly differing goals.
www.kickstarter.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM
My Zinequest project is live!
In Small Folk in Big Coats you each play as a little guy in a stack masquerading a single big guy. You're unlikely to get caught, but you’re even less likely to work together.
It’s very silly and easy to get playing. Go Check it out!
tinyurl.com/sfibc
In Small Folk in Big Coats you each play as a little guy in a stack masquerading a single big guy. You're unlikely to get caught, but you’re even less likely to work together.
It’s very silly and easy to get playing. Go Check it out!
tinyurl.com/sfibc
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And here's my interview with @olddog.games about Blades '68, a sequel to Blades in the Dark he worked on with @johnharper.bsky.social for @evilhat.bsky.social. I hope you'll read these and let me know what else I should be covering!
www.polygon.com/blades-68-bl...
www.polygon.com/blades-68-bl...
Blades '68 takes Blades in the Dark into a radical future
The TTRPG sequel draws inspiration from Deathloop, Soylent Green, and The Venture Bros.
www.polygon.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
And here's my interview with @olddog.games about Blades '68, a sequel to Blades in the Dark he worked on with @johnharper.bsky.social for @evilhat.bsky.social. I hope you'll read these and let me know what else I should be covering!
www.polygon.com/blades-68-bl...
www.polygon.com/blades-68-bl...
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I'm trying to give indie TTRPGs some love on Polygon but it's tough because they don't do the sort of traffic as D&D stories. But one of the best part of my job is talking to game developers about their passion for the hobby. Here's a piece on Nimble: www.polygon.com/nimble-dunge...
D&D alternative Nimble returns to Kickstarter with a big expansion
Designer Evan Diaz talks about respecting everyone's time and making memories
www.polygon.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
I'm trying to give indie TTRPGs some love on Polygon but it's tough because they don't do the sort of traffic as D&D stories. But one of the best part of my job is talking to game developers about their passion for the hobby. Here's a piece on Nimble: www.polygon.com/nimble-dunge...
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This post got me to listen to Computer Magic, and that led me to buying Davos @bandcamp.com
Go give Fuzz a listen, and if you enjoy it, go dive into Computer Magic's wider discography. For me it's both intensely modern and intensely nostalgic, and that's a wild ride
danzcm.bandcamp.com/album/davos
Go give Fuzz a listen, and if you enjoy it, go dive into Computer Magic's wider discography. For me it's both intensely modern and intensely nostalgic, and that's a wild ride
danzcm.bandcamp.com/album/davos
February 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM
This post got me to listen to Computer Magic, and that led me to buying Davos @bandcamp.com
Go give Fuzz a listen, and if you enjoy it, go dive into Computer Magic's wider discography. For me it's both intensely modern and intensely nostalgic, and that's a wild ride
danzcm.bandcamp.com/album/davos
Go give Fuzz a listen, and if you enjoy it, go dive into Computer Magic's wider discography. For me it's both intensely modern and intensely nostalgic, and that's a wild ride
danzcm.bandcamp.com/album/davos
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Invoking wealthy class solidarity to excuse sex crimes against children is sorta the Epstein Class in a nutshell
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Invoking wealthy class solidarity to excuse sex crimes against children is sorta the Epstein Class in a nutshell
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I would like to go further. There are really only two types of people: 1) those who work for money and 2) those whose money work for them. And if you have to work to provide and pay bills, you’re in group one and should ALWAYS stand in solidarity with the working class.
If you're Black in America and not making north of $100,000 (and have kids and/or own a home), you're essentially working class. I don't like the word "broke." Poor is more apt, I prefer working class because circumstances can change, but you'll never be considered "rich" -- it's tough.
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I would like to go further. There are really only two types of people: 1) those who work for money and 2) those whose money work for them. And if you have to work to provide and pay bills, you’re in group one and should ALWAYS stand in solidarity with the working class.
Age verification?
I got the Lego Moon Landing kit for Christmas on the year it came out.
I got the Lego Moon Landing kit for Christmas on the year it came out.
February 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Age verification?
I got the Lego Moon Landing kit for Christmas on the year it came out.
I got the Lego Moon Landing kit for Christmas on the year it came out.
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Plotweaver is currently getting developed by a wonderful group of folks!
So, please read (and share!) below about the people making this awesome game 🧵
So, please read (and share!) below about the people making this awesome game 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Plotweaver is currently getting developed by a wonderful group of folks!
So, please read (and share!) below about the people making this awesome game 🧵
So, please read (and share!) below about the people making this awesome game 🧵
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All right, mates.
Everyone that lauds (print) magazines, and how they do not exist anymore with high quality on (anime) coverage—open your purses, please.
These folks been doing stellar anime coverage for years, are worked owned, and independent.
Never read any anime coverage before—start here.
Everyone that lauds (print) magazines, and how they do not exist anymore with high quality on (anime) coverage—open your purses, please.
These folks been doing stellar anime coverage for years, are worked owned, and independent.
Never read any anime coverage before—start here.
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available! We're sold out of the physical edition, but the digital is available, and Samantha is gauging interest in a reprint. 💖
Order your copy today support independent fandom media
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Order your copy today support independent fandom media
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
February 11, 2026 at 4:49 PM
All right, mates.
Everyone that lauds (print) magazines, and how they do not exist anymore with high quality on (anime) coverage—open your purses, please.
These folks been doing stellar anime coverage for years, are worked owned, and independent.
Never read any anime coverage before—start here.
Everyone that lauds (print) magazines, and how they do not exist anymore with high quality on (anime) coverage—open your purses, please.
These folks been doing stellar anime coverage for years, are worked owned, and independent.
Never read any anime coverage before—start here.