Blades in Paradise
@bladesinparadise.bsky.social
Your new favorite anti corporate dystopian steampunk western actual play podcast run in John Harper's "Blades in the Dark"
Pinned
Blades in Paradise
Podcast · Bard Rock Network · In a world without fossil fuels, steam is the way of the future, or so they say in the city of Paradise. Join us in this TTRPG Actual Play of Blades in the Dark where the...
open.spotify.com
Blades in Paradise is an anti-capitalist dystopian steampunk western TTRPG actual play podcast run in @johnharper.bsky.social 's Blades in the Dark on @bardrockcafe.com
open.spotify.com/show/0lRB4fd...
open.spotify.com/show/0lRB4fd...
Social media for a show is a team effort. You and your cast mates should be working together to boost the show.
That's why cast mates should follow each other.
That's why cast mates should follow each other.
Start by following accounts. (NO this isn't a follow for follow strategy) This adds more content to your feed for you to share and comment on.
Open up starter packs for topics you're interested in (obviously ttrpgs but if this is your personal account other hobbies)
Follow your cast mates.
Open up starter packs for topics you're interested in (obviously ttrpgs but if this is your personal account other hobbies)
Follow your cast mates.
October 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Social media for a show is a team effort. You and your cast mates should be working together to boost the show.
That's why cast mates should follow each other.
That's why cast mates should follow each other.
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
I'm here to say what a lot of #TTRPG performers trying to establish themselves in the space don't want to hear.
You need to grow your presence on social media. It makes finding new fans infinitely easier if each cast member has an established following.
Let's talk about how 🧵
You need to grow your presence on social media. It makes finding new fans infinitely easier if each cast member has an established following.
Let's talk about how 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'm here to say what a lot of #TTRPG performers trying to establish themselves in the space don't want to hear.
You need to grow your presence on social media. It makes finding new fans infinitely easier if each cast member has an established following.
Let's talk about how 🧵
You need to grow your presence on social media. It makes finding new fans infinitely easier if each cast member has an established following.
Let's talk about how 🧵
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
A thing that Bsky just added that Twitter had - you can select accounts you follow to show up in a notification feed when they post, which is super helpful for keeping on top of accounts you really want to be social with, or keep updated on
Just click this bell on their profile and select "posts"
Just click this bell on their profile and select "posts"
October 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A thing that Bsky just added that Twitter had - you can select accounts you follow to show up in a notification feed when they post, which is super helpful for keeping on top of accounts you really want to be social with, or keep updated on
Just click this bell on their profile and select "posts"
Just click this bell on their profile and select "posts"
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Great tips in this thread for creators looking to grow!
I'm here to say what a lot of #TTRPG performers trying to establish themselves in the space don't want to hear.
You need to grow your presence on social media. It makes finding new fans infinitely easier if each cast member has an established following.
Let's talk about how 🧵
You need to grow your presence on social media. It makes finding new fans infinitely easier if each cast member has an established following.
Let's talk about how 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Great tips in this thread for creators looking to grow!
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Season 1 MoB NPCs:
• Bamei and the pistols would survive
• Midori would get bitten while doing something poorly thought out. Bamei has to shoot her
• Fuzhou survives
• Soma survives, unless zombies can fly
• The twins die fast
• Hikaru holes up in her mansion and becomes a cannibal
• Bamei and the pistols would survive
• Midori would get bitten while doing something poorly thought out. Bamei has to shoot her
• Fuzhou survives
• Soma survives, unless zombies can fly
• The twins die fast
• Hikaru holes up in her mansion and becomes a cannibal
I asked all our network performed this on discord but ..
How would your #TTRPG character fair in a Marvel Zombies style Zombie apocalypse?
💀 One bite and you turn
💀 Zombies retain powers, skills and abilities from life
💀 Only constructs and undead are truly immune
How would your #TTRPG character fair in a Marvel Zombies style Zombie apocalypse?
💀 One bite and you turn
💀 Zombies retain powers, skills and abilities from life
💀 Only constructs and undead are truly immune
October 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Season 1 MoB NPCs:
• Bamei and the pistols would survive
• Midori would get bitten while doing something poorly thought out. Bamei has to shoot her
• Fuzhou survives
• Soma survives, unless zombies can fly
• The twins die fast
• Hikaru holes up in her mansion and becomes a cannibal
• Bamei and the pistols would survive
• Midori would get bitten while doing something poorly thought out. Bamei has to shoot her
• Fuzhou survives
• Soma survives, unless zombies can fly
• The twins die fast
• Hikaru holes up in her mansion and becomes a cannibal
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
New #TTRPG #Castingcall
In Mask and Receive, players will become superheroes in a retro futuristic alternative 1947 using Fate Core by @evilhat.bsky.social
With the world's leading superhero team lost in a recent crisis, a surviving hero recruits and attempts to reform villains to fill the void
In Mask and Receive, players will become superheroes in a retro futuristic alternative 1947 using Fate Core by @evilhat.bsky.social
With the world's leading superhero team lost in a recent crisis, a surviving hero recruits and attempts to reform villains to fill the void
September 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New #TTRPG #Castingcall
In Mask and Receive, players will become superheroes in a retro futuristic alternative 1947 using Fate Core by @evilhat.bsky.social
With the world's leading superhero team lost in a recent crisis, a surviving hero recruits and attempts to reform villains to fill the void
In Mask and Receive, players will become superheroes in a retro futuristic alternative 1947 using Fate Core by @evilhat.bsky.social
With the world's leading superhero team lost in a recent crisis, a surviving hero recruits and attempts to reform villains to fill the void
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
GAME ON! Trapped at Famous Films; the crew fights for freedom. Winston plays Combat Critters (#PerfectDraw) by
@continuityand.bsky.social; Max answers Ancient Riddles; Lizzie shoots to kill and Stirling rides the Pain Train to Battleball Town!
@bardrockcafe.com
open.spotify.com/episode/4i1X...
@continuityand.bsky.social; Max answers Ancient Riddles; Lizzie shoots to kill and Stirling rides the Pain Train to Battleball Town!
@bardrockcafe.com
open.spotify.com/episode/4i1X...
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
GAME ON! Trapped at Famous Films; the crew fights for freedom. Winston plays Combat Critters (#PerfectDraw) by
@continuityand.bsky.social; Max answers Ancient Riddles; Lizzie shoots to kill and Stirling rides the Pain Train to Battleball Town!
@bardrockcafe.com
open.spotify.com/episode/4i1X...
@continuityand.bsky.social; Max answers Ancient Riddles; Lizzie shoots to kill and Stirling rides the Pain Train to Battleball Town!
@bardrockcafe.com
open.spotify.com/episode/4i1X...
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Hey TTRPG folks of Blue Sky:
I am looking to seat 2 POC players in an Upcoming miniseries (~10 episodes).
Looking for players who have passionate opinion is about gaming and tech issues, as well as (adamantly against) AI
Please comment if that's you or tag someone you think would be interested.
I am looking to seat 2 POC players in an Upcoming miniseries (~10 episodes).
Looking for players who have passionate opinion is about gaming and tech issues, as well as (adamantly against) AI
Please comment if that's you or tag someone you think would be interested.
September 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hey TTRPG folks of Blue Sky:
I am looking to seat 2 POC players in an Upcoming miniseries (~10 episodes).
Looking for players who have passionate opinion is about gaming and tech issues, as well as (adamantly against) AI
Please comment if that's you or tag someone you think would be interested.
I am looking to seat 2 POC players in an Upcoming miniseries (~10 episodes).
Looking for players who have passionate opinion is about gaming and tech issues, as well as (adamantly against) AI
Please comment if that's you or tag someone you think would be interested.
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
I put similar in the comments but other Actual Play creators:
You can and MUST do more than just say in your application you'll prioritize BIPOC creators. That isn't going to magically make BIPOC apply to your production. I am going to talk about this in a 🧵
You can and MUST do more than just say in your application you'll prioritize BIPOC creators. That isn't going to magically make BIPOC apply to your production. I am going to talk about this in a 🧵
I'm actually very tired of applying to gigs that say "prioritizing BIPOC folx" and yall drop the cast, and there is a SINGULAR person of color. ONE (1)
kiss my entire ass lol
kiss my entire ass lol
August 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I put similar in the comments but other Actual Play creators:
You can and MUST do more than just say in your application you'll prioritize BIPOC creators. That isn't going to magically make BIPOC apply to your production. I am going to talk about this in a 🧵
You can and MUST do more than just say in your application you'll prioritize BIPOC creators. That isn't going to magically make BIPOC apply to your production. I am going to talk about this in a 🧵
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Quote the original with your favorite science GIF!
August 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Quote the original with your favorite science GIF!
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Quote the original post with your favorite "science" gif
August 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Quote the original post with your favorite "science" gif
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Quote the OP with your favorite "science" gif
August 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Quote the OP with your favorite "science" gif
"why do you love ttrpgs so much?"
*New episode drops where I roll a crit to hot wire the animatronic statues of US presidents in Walt Disney world into my private army and march them into battle to the bill nye theme song*
"You know. Reasons"
*New episode drops where I roll a crit to hot wire the animatronic statues of US presidents in Walt Disney world into my private army and march them into battle to the bill nye theme song*
"You know. Reasons"
August 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"why do you love ttrpgs so much?"
*New episode drops where I roll a crit to hot wire the animatronic statues of US presidents in Walt Disney world into my private army and march them into battle to the bill nye theme song*
"You know. Reasons"
*New episode drops where I roll a crit to hot wire the animatronic statues of US presidents in Walt Disney world into my private army and march them into battle to the bill nye theme song*
"You know. Reasons"
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Hey #TTRPG friends: who are some of your favorite GMs out there?
Either someone you've shared a table with, or maybe someone whose AP you've enjoyed? I'll tag some of mine in the comments
Either someone you've shared a table with, or maybe someone whose AP you've enjoyed? I'll tag some of mine in the comments
Speaking GMs I’ve worked with in no particular order:
@scarydogfriend.bsky.social - so organized, so accessibility, the love I have for Joe’s care in the storyteller seat is unmatched
@rocketsandpens.bsky.social - phenomenal story teller, so big ideas, I wouldn’t be who I am today without them
@scarydogfriend.bsky.social - so organized, so accessibility, the love I have for Joe’s care in the storyteller seat is unmatched
@rocketsandpens.bsky.social - phenomenal story teller, so big ideas, I wouldn’t be who I am today without them
Totally. They also pay attention to see who needs more spotlight. GMs I work with know I need to be given that space, I won’t just take it for myself.
Good players want others to shine and are also aware. Everyone will get their moment and if they don’t that’s a conversation for the GM
Good players want others to shine and are also aware. Everyone will get their moment and if they don’t that’s a conversation for the GM
August 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Hey #TTRPG friends: who are some of your favorite GMs out there?
Either someone you've shared a table with, or maybe someone whose AP you've enjoyed? I'll tag some of mine in the comments
Either someone you've shared a table with, or maybe someone whose AP you've enjoyed? I'll tag some of mine in the comments
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Hi!
I'm really hopeful, because I need only one sale to help me be able to pay my rent owo
You could also buy me a kofi, at ko-fi.com/ayasakate
Just one would be enough <3
I'm really hopeful, because I need only one sale to help me be able to pay my rent owo
You could also buy me a kofi, at ko-fi.com/ayasakate
Just one would be enough <3
August 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Hi!
I'm really hopeful, because I need only one sale to help me be able to pay my rent owo
You could also buy me a kofi, at ko-fi.com/ayasakate
Just one would be enough <3
I'm really hopeful, because I need only one sale to help me be able to pay my rent owo
You could also buy me a kofi, at ko-fi.com/ayasakate
Just one would be enough <3
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
So far, list of people you're not allowed to wish ill upon on Bluesky:
Benjamin Netanyahu
JK Rowling
People it's perfectly fine to wish ill upon:
Palestinians
Trans people
Homeless people
Anyone who doesn't vote blue no matter who
Benjamin Netanyahu
JK Rowling
People it's perfectly fine to wish ill upon:
Palestinians
Trans people
Homeless people
Anyone who doesn't vote blue no matter who
August 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
So far, list of people you're not allowed to wish ill upon on Bluesky:
Benjamin Netanyahu
JK Rowling
People it's perfectly fine to wish ill upon:
Palestinians
Trans people
Homeless people
Anyone who doesn't vote blue no matter who
Benjamin Netanyahu
JK Rowling
People it's perfectly fine to wish ill upon:
Palestinians
Trans people
Homeless people
Anyone who doesn't vote blue no matter who
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Okay, wow, 100 people following us now!
We're releasing our first episode in two and a half weeks and we're super excited to introduce you to all of these characters we've been living with for the last year of our real-life lives!
#ATLA #ActualPlay #TTRPG #LegendofKorra
We're releasing our first episode in two and a half weeks and we're super excited to introduce you to all of these characters we've been living with for the last year of our real-life lives!
#ATLA #ActualPlay #TTRPG #LegendofKorra
August 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Okay, wow, 100 people following us now!
We're releasing our first episode in two and a half weeks and we're super excited to introduce you to all of these characters we've been living with for the last year of our real-life lives!
#ATLA #ActualPlay #TTRPG #LegendofKorra
We're releasing our first episode in two and a half weeks and we're super excited to introduce you to all of these characters we've been living with for the last year of our real-life lives!
#ATLA #ActualPlay #TTRPG #LegendofKorra
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
As a cast, I feel like we've done a really excellent job with this, and I'm really looking forward to other people getting to see it!
Of course... if you join @bardrockcafe.com's Patreon you can get an early preview of our first episode!
Of course... if you join @bardrockcafe.com's Patreon you can get an early preview of our first episode!
Okay, wow, 100 people following us now!
We're releasing our first episode in two and a half weeks and we're super excited to introduce you to all of these characters we've been living with for the last year of our real-life lives!
#ATLA #ActualPlay #TTRPG #LegendofKorra
We're releasing our first episode in two and a half weeks and we're super excited to introduce you to all of these characters we've been living with for the last year of our real-life lives!
#ATLA #ActualPlay #TTRPG #LegendofKorra
August 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As a cast, I feel like we've done a really excellent job with this, and I'm really looking forward to other people getting to see it!
Of course... if you join @bardrockcafe.com's Patreon you can get an early preview of our first episode!
Of course... if you join @bardrockcafe.com's Patreon you can get an early preview of our first episode!
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
I think it's really sexy and cool that there are 700 people who follow @charittrpgs.bsky.social aka 700 people interested in seeing tabletop charity initiatives on their timelines. It's pretty cool to have such a wonderful community
August 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I think it's really sexy and cool that there are 700 people who follow @charittrpgs.bsky.social aka 700 people interested in seeing tabletop charity initiatives on their timelines. It's pretty cool to have such a wonderful community
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
y'know, you deserve some chill time, hanging out playing a cozy little RPG where maybe you spend 20 minutes just talking about how good noodles are
in Stewpot, you play adventurers who retire from the dungeon grind and settle down to start up their own pub
or noodle shop
evilhat.com/product/stew...
in Stewpot, you play adventurers who retire from the dungeon grind and settle down to start up their own pub
or noodle shop
evilhat.com/product/stew...
August 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
y'know, you deserve some chill time, hanging out playing a cozy little RPG where maybe you spend 20 minutes just talking about how good noodles are
in Stewpot, you play adventurers who retire from the dungeon grind and settle down to start up their own pub
or noodle shop
evilhat.com/product/stew...
in Stewpot, you play adventurers who retire from the dungeon grind and settle down to start up their own pub
or noodle shop
evilhat.com/product/stew...
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
In 2025, the year of our Angewoman, I am not arguing with folks over why I don’t support companies who decide to make content/games with the Harry Potter IP.
Talk to a wall, idc. 🤗
Talk to a wall, idc. 🤗
August 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In 2025, the year of our Angewoman, I am not arguing with folks over why I don’t support companies who decide to make content/games with the Harry Potter IP.
Talk to a wall, idc. 🤗
Talk to a wall, idc. 🤗
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Just finished Kpop Demon hunters and realized @evilhat.bsky.social gave us this gift
August 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Just finished Kpop Demon hunters and realized @evilhat.bsky.social gave us this gift
Reposted by Blades in Paradise
Hey ttrpg folks: I am looking for a character artist for an upcoming project! Ideally want to work w/ someone comfortable drawing high fantasy inspired characters. Open to a variety of styles, and if you have an easily attached image or link with your rates that would be greatly appreciated!
August 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hey ttrpg folks: I am looking for a character artist for an upcoming project! Ideally want to work w/ someone comfortable drawing high fantasy inspired characters. Open to a variety of styles, and if you have an easily attached image or link with your rates that would be greatly appreciated!