Natalie Ash (she/her)
@thenatalieash.bsky.social
Fuck you, make me.
she/her, audhd, trans, gay, polyam and available.
tabletop rpg writer and all-around awesome person. 😏
she/her, audhd, trans, gay, polyam and available.
tabletop rpg writer and all-around awesome person. 😏
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Ember and Ash
byemberandash.itch.io
Exchanging goods via currency exchange is so last century.
I've made some things. If you've made some things, let's trade those things.
Ideally digitally, 'cause my shelves are crazy full. Feel free to send a dm if you want any of these pdfs:
byemberandash.itch.io
I've made some things. If you've made some things, let's trade those things.
Ideally digitally, 'cause my shelves are crazy full. Feel free to send a dm if you want any of these pdfs:
byemberandash.itch.io
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Too often when discussing trans rights, we’re forced to be on the defensive, as Republicans wage attacks.
Today, we take the opportunity to look forward by introducing my Trans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive vision to provide protections for all trans and nonbinary people.
Today, we take the opportunity to look forward by introducing my Trans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive vision to provide protections for all trans and nonbinary people.
February 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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More than a dozen cities and states, many with pro-immigrant “welcoming city” policies, still hold active contracts with ICE, according to federal contract data.
These Cities and States Hold Contracts With ICE
More than a dozen governments, many with “welcoming city” policies, still hold active contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
readsludge.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
More than a dozen cities and states, many with pro-immigrant “welcoming city” policies, still hold active contracts with ICE, according to federal contract data.
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The @levelonewonk.bsky.social runs the numbers, from the millions to the thousands to… all of the rest of us.
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 earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
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 earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
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 earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only one that turned a profit in the entire company. Not only that, but Wizards is responsible for roughly 47% of the entire company’s revenue and over 90% of all revenue growth over the last year.
cannibalhalflinggaming.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The @levelonewonk.bsky.social runs the numbers, from the millions to the thousands to… all of the rest of us.
“[Hasbro] is a company that is aiming to dominate, not foster, and one that aims to capitalize its fans, not support them. There was already an announced Harry Potter collab in the Hasbro year-end financials, with the press release including a reference to ‘role play’ that’s disconcerting….
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 earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
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 earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only…
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 earnings the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Games division was the only one that turned a profit in the entire company. Not only that, but Wizards is responsible for roughly 47% of the entire company’s revenue and over 90% of all revenue growth over the last year.
cannibalhalflinggaming.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“[Hasbro] is a company that is aiming to dominate, not foster, and one that aims to capitalize its fans, not support them. There was already an announced Harry Potter collab in the Hasbro year-end financials, with the press release including a reference to ‘role play’ that’s disconcerting….
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itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
February 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
The NO ICE IN MINNESOTA bundle is up. There's a lifetime's worth of good games in this! If you submitted something or just want to shout something out, reply here and let's reshare it and spread the word on this thing.
When the regime looks at a court order and shrugs, it proves that only one part of the regime matters: who controls the guns.
The courts? Congress? No guns—no way to force compliance. No way to inflict consequences.
This isn’t a “vote them out” situation, and I hope people start getting that.
The courts? Congress? No guns—no way to force compliance. No way to inflict consequences.
This isn’t a “vote them out” situation, and I hope people start getting that.
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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February 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
When the regime looks at a court order and shrugs, it proves that only one part of the regime matters: who controls the guns.
The courts? Congress? No guns—no way to force compliance. No way to inflict consequences.
This isn’t a “vote them out” situation, and I hope people start getting that.
The courts? Congress? No guns—no way to force compliance. No way to inflict consequences.
This isn’t a “vote them out” situation, and I hope people start getting that.
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It is Navi's 40th birthday, and in accordance with the prophecies the bundle beacons are lit. All our ashcans are bundled together and on sale today for $25. If you're missing some back issues, or just want to finance Navi's crippling cake addiction, now is a perfect time.
itch.io/s/180165/nav...
itch.io/s/180165/nav...
Navi's Birthday Ashcan Bundle by A Couple of Drakes
A bundle by A Couple of Drakes, $25.00 for 7 games
itch.io
February 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It is Navi's 40th birthday, and in accordance with the prophecies the bundle beacons are lit. All our ashcans are bundled together and on sale today for $25. If you're missing some back issues, or just want to finance Navi's crippling cake addiction, now is a perfect time.
itch.io/s/180165/nav...
itch.io/s/180165/nav...
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Great local reporting on an unprecedented, ominous situation in El Paso
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
El Paso, New Mexico airspace closed by FAA without explanation; flights restricted under national defense noticeWithout explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites natio...
The Federal Aviation Administration has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a national defense designation, offering no explanation for the rare move.An une...
elpasomatters.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Great local reporting on an unprecedented, ominous situation in El Paso
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
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with a threat to shoot aircraft down! a city of 700k, no planes no medivac even
Great local reporting on an unprecedented, ominous situation in El Paso
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...
El Paso, New Mexico airspace closed by FAA without explanation; flights restricted under national defense noticeWithout explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites natio...
The Federal Aviation Administration has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a national defense designation, offering no explanation for the rare move.An une...
elpasomatters.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 PM
with a threat to shoot aircraft down! a city of 700k, no planes no medivac even
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Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
(1) Y'all should hire @madeleineember.bsky.social to do illustrations
(2) Pistolheart by @carloscisco.bsky.social is awesome
(3) This is my character for the Drylands - Ophidra Duskmantle, Elven Highborn Defiler (a class inspired by Dark Sun which I wrote specifically for her!)
#Daggerheart #ttrpg
(2) Pistolheart by @carloscisco.bsky.social is awesome
(3) This is my character for the Drylands - Ophidra Duskmantle, Elven Highborn Defiler (a class inspired by Dark Sun which I wrote specifically for her!)
#Daggerheart #ttrpg
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
(1) Y'all should hire @madeleineember.bsky.social to do illustrations
(2) Pistolheart by @carloscisco.bsky.social is awesome
(3) This is my character for the Drylands - Ophidra Duskmantle, Elven Highborn Defiler (a class inspired by Dark Sun which I wrote specifically for her!)
#Daggerheart #ttrpg
(2) Pistolheart by @carloscisco.bsky.social is awesome
(3) This is my character for the Drylands - Ophidra Duskmantle, Elven Highborn Defiler (a class inspired by Dark Sun which I wrote specifically for her!)
#Daggerheart #ttrpg
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Fuck Rowling
Fuck Harry Potter
Fuck Hasbro
Fuck Harry Potter
Fuck Hasbro
Just Constantly Doing the Worst Thing
This is why, whenever I try to do something, to write something, to comment on something, since last January, I can't. Because the people who are the least affected by the evil of this administration and the modern conservative fascist movement can still make…
This is why, whenever I try to do something, to write something, to comment on something, since last January, I can't. Because the people who are the least affected by the evil of this administration and the modern conservative fascist movement can still make…
Just Constantly Doing the Worst Thing
This is why, whenever I try to do something, to write something, to comment on something, since last January, I can't. Because the people who are the least affected by the evil of this administration and the modern conservative fascist movement can still make money by helping a transphobe maintain her personal fortune so she can fund laws that actively harm other people.
whatdoiknowjr.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Fuck Rowling
Fuck Harry Potter
Fuck Hasbro
Fuck Harry Potter
Fuck Hasbro
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Hasbro can fuck right off.
Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a multi-year deal starting in 2027 to produce Harry Potter film and television series dolls, role play, action figures, collectibles, interactive plush, board games, and more to be revealed later this year - bwnews.pr/45UKdKL
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Hasbro can fuck right off.
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I think there is a very possible needle-threading that will work on way too many people in which DnD and MtG openly declare they will not be doing HP crossovers and thus greenlight every other Hasbro property for that shit.
Hasbro and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a multi-year deal starting in 2027 to produce Harry Potter film and television series dolls, role play, action figures, collectibles, interactive plush, board games, and more to be revealed later this year - bwnews.pr/45UKdKL
February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I think there is a very possible needle-threading that will work on way too many people in which DnD and MtG openly declare they will not be doing HP crossovers and thus greenlight every other Hasbro property for that shit.
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The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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It could be really bad for Discord if Californians contact the office of the Attorney General to report the potential violations of CCPA and CALOPPA citing the recent breach from a few months back where 1.5tb of user data and millions of IDs were leaked, but who can say for sure?
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
buff.ly
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
It could be really bad for Discord if Californians contact the office of the Attorney General to report the potential violations of CCPA and CALOPPA citing the recent breach from a few months back where 1.5tb of user data and millions of IDs were leaked, but who can say for sure?
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Happy Monday!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
February 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Happy Monday!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
Public Access is coming to Kickstarter in March, and it would help us a lot if you signed up for prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...
Please repost!
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I'm trying to connect more with the ttrpg community in general at the moment. I make short video reviews of a different #ttrpg game every week on YouTube and I'm keen to find more games to review. What games are you looking forward to in 2026?
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I'm trying to connect more with the ttrpg community in general at the moment. I make short video reviews of a different #ttrpg game every week on YouTube and I'm keen to find more games to review. What games are you looking forward to in 2026?
Are dating apps the most effective way to make you feel like shit? Seems like it 😞
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
February 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Are dating apps the most effective way to make you feel like shit? Seems like it 😞
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
But, I mean, they have to work for *some* people, otherwise they’d die out… 🧐
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 AM
An it dev said to me the other day that they were good with using ai tools. I left it alone, but the 20 years I spent in IT and dev informs that I would NEVER EVER EVER trust a black box device to do… anything. It is code that cannot be checked or maintained. 🤷♀️ i don’t get it at all.
February 9, 2026 at 5:44 AM
An it dev said to me the other day that they were good with using ai tools. I left it alone, but the 20 years I spent in IT and dev informs that I would NEVER EVER EVER trust a black box device to do… anything. It is code that cannot be checked or maintained. 🤷♀️ i don’t get it at all.
So the answer is to *keep playing the bloated mess of 5e*???? Instead of playing a game where all the rules a player needs could fit on a business card?
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.
February 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
So the answer is to *keep playing the bloated mess of 5e*???? Instead of playing a game where all the rules a player needs could fit on a business card?
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.
"Oh no, I can only eat beef wellington because it is too daunting to learn another recipe!"
That's what this argument sounds like.