Definitely Andy Raff
@wulfboyraff.bsky.social
(He/Him). Roleplaying stuff. Lefty. Thoroughly enjoyed 4e D&D. The Fog is one of the best horror movies ever made. Can't get enough Forged in the Dark and random indie #ttrpg. Also can't be making up a new profile at my time of life.
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Hey folks I'm Raff, rarely Andy. I help create the best fest live roleplaying game in the UK. On BlueSky I post about #ttrpg, enthuse about crowd funding indies, whinge, and sometimes bang out some fanfiction. Not as funny or clever as I think. Will unironically like cat photos. Socialist-y I guess.
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The response to this article today from professional colleagues and the gaming community has really been heartwarming and humbling. I really do appreciate people engaging with this research, and taking the time to let me know (esp. if - like me - they played Twilight 2000 'back in the day').
Hurrah! My article on the Twilight 2000 RPG in the Journal of American Studies is now open access (OA), so anyone who wants to can have a read. OA is important to me, as I want my work on RPG history to go beyond the academy and reach the gaming public.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
When You Say, “Thermonuclear War,” I Think You Mean “the Call to Adventure”! The Twilight: 2000 Tabletop Role-Playing Game and the Postapocalyptic World’s Imaginary Spaces | Journal of American Studie...
When You Say, “Thermonuclear War,” I Think You Mean “the Call to Adventure”! The Twilight: 2000 Tabletop Role-Playing Game and the Postapocalyptic World’s Imaginary Spaces
www.cambridge.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The response to this article today from professional colleagues and the gaming community has really been heartwarming and humbling. I really do appreciate people engaging with this research, and taking the time to let me know (esp. if - like me - they played Twilight 2000 'back in the day').
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Execs always claim bloated budgets increase retail prices. This is a lie.
They will always increase prices to whatever they think they can get away with. Always have, always will. AI is merely a new get-richer-quicker scheme.
And execs will never admit the most bloated costs… are themselves.
They will always increase prices to whatever they think they can get away with. Always have, always will. AI is merely a new get-richer-quicker scheme.
And execs will never admit the most bloated costs… are themselves.
- AI is used to offload the "tedious" work so devs can focus on the artistic side of things
- AI will make games cheaper to and faster to produce
Still a $70 game btw...
- AI will make games cheaper to and faster to produce
Still a $70 game btw...
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Execs always claim bloated budgets increase retail prices. This is a lie.
They will always increase prices to whatever they think they can get away with. Always have, always will. AI is merely a new get-richer-quicker scheme.
And execs will never admit the most bloated costs… are themselves.
They will always increase prices to whatever they think they can get away with. Always have, always will. AI is merely a new get-richer-quicker scheme.
And execs will never admit the most bloated costs… are themselves.
Just had to chase my bins for the third time today. The blue bin was on the other side of the main road ffs. Gale force winds.
I blame Trump.
I blame Trump.
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just had to chase my bins for the third time today. The blue bin was on the other side of the main road ffs. Gale force winds.
I blame Trump.
I blame Trump.
My new amibition is to become a "premium avatar". The children cry out for lazy shit-takes on ttrpg and live roleplaying, right?
And it's not even a joke:
"Using the 2wai app, anyone can create their own avatar for free. Interactions with avatars consume credits, which can be earned or purchased to continue the fun. Digital items, collectibles, and premium avatars are available for purchase"
www.2wai.ai
"Using the 2wai app, anyone can create their own avatar for free. Interactions with avatars consume credits, which can be earned or purchased to continue the fun. Digital items, collectibles, and premium avatars are available for purchase"
www.2wai.ai
2wai: Connect With AI Avatars
Welcome to 2wai, where human connection is reimagined in the age of AI. We are the world’s first social app for AI avatars of real humans. Jump into safe, secure, and immersive experiences as you chat...
www.2wai.ai
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My new amibition is to become a "premium avatar". The children cry out for lazy shit-takes on ttrpg and live roleplaying, right?
I mean "this is literally a Black Mirror episode" is a bit of a cliché these days... but this is literally a Black Mirror episode.
The unrealistic bit is that the grandmother doesn't start talking about how the EU is run by unelected bureaucrats and asking the son if he wants to buy boner pills.
The unrealistic bit is that the grandmother doesn't start talking about how the EU is run by unelected bureaucrats and asking the son if he wants to buy boner pills.
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I mean "this is literally a Black Mirror episode" is a bit of a cliché these days... but this is literally a Black Mirror episode.
The unrealistic bit is that the grandmother doesn't start talking about how the EU is run by unelected bureaucrats and asking the son if he wants to buy boner pills.
The unrealistic bit is that the grandmother doesn't start talking about how the EU is run by unelected bureaucrats and asking the son if he wants to buy boner pills.
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Once, when I was a barista out of high school, someone ordered an “extra hot” latte, and when I told her the highest I could go she went off on me for 10 mins. When eventually I made it as hot as I could without getting fired, she tried to pour it on my head.
Give them a fair contract, you cowards.
Give them a fair contract, you cowards.
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Once, when I was a barista out of high school, someone ordered an “extra hot” latte, and when I told her the highest I could go she went off on me for 10 mins. When eventually I made it as hot as I could without getting fired, she tried to pour it on my head.
Give them a fair contract, you cowards.
Give them a fair contract, you cowards.
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I can't believe I've never seen anyone make this joke.
Image: two men (or a man and a woman), enemies-to-lovers, one holding the tip of their rapier under the chin of the other, it's all quite sexy.
Caption: Reader, I parried him.
Image: two men (or a man and a woman), enemies-to-lovers, one holding the tip of their rapier under the chin of the other, it's all quite sexy.
Caption: Reader, I parried him.
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I can't believe I've never seen anyone make this joke.
Image: two men (or a man and a woman), enemies-to-lovers, one holding the tip of their rapier under the chin of the other, it's all quite sexy.
Caption: Reader, I parried him.
Image: two men (or a man and a woman), enemies-to-lovers, one holding the tip of their rapier under the chin of the other, it's all quite sexy.
Caption: Reader, I parried him.
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This holiday season continue to buy my books so I can buy food and continue the incredible priveledge of professionally writing books about how sad I am. Thanks xx
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We create and publish roleplaying games. Beautiful books in beautiful quality. Come here for Best Left Buried, Stygian Library, Orbital Blues and a fantastic array of 3rd Party Books
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November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This holiday season continue to buy my books so I can buy food and continue the incredible priveledge of professionally writing books about how sad I am. Thanks xx
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soulmuppet-store.co.uk
A thread full of stone cold #ttrpg bangers that makes me want to check out the games mentioned that I haven't read.
I know you're not playing a game right now, because you're not an asshole.
But you could be!
Playing a game, I mean.
blog.alexrinehart.net/posts/8-rpgs...
But you could be!
Playing a game, I mean.
blog.alexrinehart.net/posts/8-rpgs...
8 RPGs you could be playing RIGHT NOW
What are you doing right now? I know you’re not playing an RPG because you’re reading a blog, and doing that at the table would make you an asshole.
blog.alexrinehart.net
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A thread full of stone cold #ttrpg bangers that makes me want to check out the games mentioned that I haven't read.
I have a distinct memory, I think from 1979? Maybe 1980? A school assembly where the headmaster explained to a bunch of infant school attendees that we shouldn't touch any packages we found near the school in case they were IRA bombs due to the fact a lot of Forces kids attended saud school.
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I have a distinct memory, I think from 1979? Maybe 1980? A school assembly where the headmaster explained to a bunch of infant school attendees that we shouldn't touch any packages we found near the school in case they were IRA bombs due to the fact a lot of Forces kids attended saud school.
"Most people" apparently fucking idiots. Film at 11.
"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"Most people" apparently fucking idiots. Film at 11.
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Just signed this, and (if you're in the UK) hopefully you will too
action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC...
action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC...
Tell the BBC to stop attacking trans people
The BBC is in shock after rightwing groups have claimed the broadcaster is against Donald Trump and “pro-trans”. But the reality is very different. A recent YouGov survey found that 70% of trans peopl...
action.goodlawproject.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Just signed this, and (if you're in the UK) hopefully you will too
action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC...
action.goodlawproject.org/tell-the-BBC...
You seen this? You like #ttrpg settings and adventures for fantasy-classical games? You should pick up #Aegean and then preorder this book too. I'm not * just * saying that because I have a writing credit on it. I mean its partly that but it's also a good book you might enjoy.
Pre-orders for the print copy of the Isle of Pelops, the latest Aegean supplement, are now available through Backerkit: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sto...
Aegean: The Isle of Pelops
A supplement to Aegean, the tabletop roleplaying game of ancient Greek mythology, detailing the peoples and places of the Peloponnese
www.kickstarter.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Massive fan of this sad solo game. The Drakes have put a score of free copies up for Free RPG day. You could do worse than go check it out, put some quiet bluegrass on, and try to outwit capitalism by carving up derelict spaceships.
acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/deadbelt
acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/deadbelt
Dead Belt - Solo, Co-Op, or Rivalry by A Couple of Drakes
Scavenge, struggle, and get paid on the gasping frontier, Belter.
acoupleofdrakes.itch.io
June 22, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Massive fan of this sad solo game. The Drakes have put a score of free copies up for Free RPG day. You could do worse than go check it out, put some quiet bluegrass on, and try to outwit capitalism by carving up derelict spaceships.
acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/deadbelt
acoupleofdrakes.itch.io/deadbelt
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Did you know that you can get all of my Wretched & Alone games in one bundle for just £30?
Now you do.
itch.io/s/159400/wre...
Now you do.
itch.io/s/159400/wre...
WRETCHED & ALONE by Chris Bissette
A bundle by Chris Bissette, £30.00 for 6 games
itch.io
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Did you know that you can get all of my Wretched & Alone games in one bundle for just £30?
Now you do.
itch.io/s/159400/wre...
Now you do.
itch.io/s/159400/wre...
His Majesty the Worm is an excellent #ttrpg take on dungeon crawling. I can't say enough positive things about it, its design, its flavour, and its approach to poking around in mythic underworlds. I'd love to get it to the table some day for a campaign. It also has an excellent magic system.
Mothership Month? Mausritter Month? Gosh, everyone's been busy!
We've been running a Monster Mash jam on the Worm Discord server! Lots of folks joining together to make a BEASTIARY for HIS MAJESTY THE WORM.
(Join the server from the game's website to check out some cool new beasties!)
We've been running a Monster Mash jam on the Worm Discord server! Lots of folks joining together to make a BEASTIARY for HIS MAJESTY THE WORM.
(Join the server from the game's website to check out some cool new beasties!)
His Majesty the Worm
His Majesty the Worm is a new-school game with old-school sensibilities: the classic megadungeon experience given fresh life through a focus on the mundanities and small moments of daily life inside t...
www.hismajestytheworm.games
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
His Majesty the Worm is an excellent #ttrpg take on dungeon crawling. I can't say enough positive things about it, its design, its flavour, and its approach to poking around in mythic underworlds. I'd love to get it to the table some day for a campaign. It also has an excellent magic system.
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Any RPG-heads recognise this quote and know who originally said it (we think a game designer)?
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Any RPG-heads recognise this quote and know who originally said it (we think a game designer)?
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
"Just because D&D is behind me does not mean it's beneath me."
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It's #ThrowbackThursday
The worst thing about gamers is they are all terrible pedants - exploit that for fun here in LEXICUTIONERS
The worst thing about gamers is they are all terrible pedants - exploit that for fun here in LEXICUTIONERS
LEXICUTIONERS - Rowan, Rook and Decard
Redact reality itself to give yourself the edge over your foes.
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's #ThrowbackThursday
The worst thing about gamers is they are all terrible pedants - exploit that for fun here in LEXICUTIONERS
The worst thing about gamers is they are all terrible pedants - exploit that for fun here in LEXICUTIONERS
Without downloading new pics, describe your gender.
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Without downloading new pics, describe your gender.
As an experienced #ttrpg GM, I often make my players roll dice to see if they're allowed to roll dice. Like having a meeting to decide when to have the real meeting - the best kind of Meeting especially in LARP.
Sure you an rill to pick the lock, but only if you first roll to *identifu* the lock!
Sure you an rill to pick the lock, but only if you first roll to *identifu* the lock!
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
As an experienced #ttrpg GM, I often make my players roll dice to see if they're allowed to roll dice. Like having a meeting to decide when to have the real meeting - the best kind of Meeting especially in LARP.
Sure you an rill to pick the lock, but only if you first roll to *identifu* the lock!
Sure you an rill to pick the lock, but only if you first roll to *identifu* the lock!
Okay, look, but is there *any* way we could use GenAI to replace the Royal Family?
I mean, how bad could living in a monarchy under Good King Autocorrect actually be?
I mean, how bad could living in a monarchy under Good King Autocorrect actually be?
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Okay, look, but is there *any* way we could use GenAI to replace the Royal Family?
I mean, how bad could living in a monarchy under Good King Autocorrect actually be?
I mean, how bad could living in a monarchy under Good King Autocorrect actually be?
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There is only one true space vampire.
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 AM
There is only one true space vampire.
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“Write me five hundred words on some nonce having his name hyphenated to please a dead queen.” This sort of thing must really remind people why they got into journalism.
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
“Write me five hundred words on some nonce having his name hyphenated to please a dead queen.” This sort of thing must really remind people why they got into journalism.
Monarchies of Mau - the superior sibling to Pugmire - is one of the best 5e DnD #ttrpg hacks out there (don't let that put you off it's only a bit 5e-y). Plus you play post-human cats involved in cut-throat clan politics and such.
Monarchies of Mau Bundle
Adventurer! This Monarchies of Mau Bundle presents Monarchies of Mau, the tabletop science-fantasy roleplaying game of feline and rodent adventure compatible with Pugmire. Thousands of years after the...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Monarchies of Mau - the superior sibling to Pugmire - is one of the best 5e DnD #ttrpg hacks out there (don't let that put you off it's only a bit 5e-y). Plus you play post-human cats involved in cut-throat clan politics and such.
I have a... complicated... relationship with WoD, but it is worth remembering that in it's time it was amazing. Toppled DnD amazing.
I ran a lot of LARP back in the 90s. Our fantasy linear system would get about a dozen lads. The Vampire game got 70 people of many genders. I never forget that.
I ran a lot of LARP back in the 90s. Our fantasy linear system would get about a dozen lads. The Vampire game got 70 people of many genders. I never forget that.
Recent conversation with an old TTRPG buddy around our shared love of V:tM and the WoD in general and the shortcomings I feel the entire thing had.
Important to understand that I still love a lot of what WoD is/was despite feeling there are some serious problems with it.
Important to understand that I still love a lot of what WoD is/was despite feeling there are some serious problems with it.
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I have a... complicated... relationship with WoD, but it is worth remembering that in it's time it was amazing. Toppled DnD amazing.
I ran a lot of LARP back in the 90s. Our fantasy linear system would get about a dozen lads. The Vampire game got 70 people of many genders. I never forget that.
I ran a lot of LARP back in the 90s. Our fantasy linear system would get about a dozen lads. The Vampire game got 70 people of many genders. I never forget that.