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Gray Writes!
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Gray Writes! @clickgate.bsky.social · Jul 30
Ruin & Restoration:
A healer-only apocalyptic dark fantasy tabletop roleplaying game

Written by @clickgate.bsky.social
Artwork by @daithicdesign.bsky.social

Available now!

https://clickgate.itch.io/ruin-and-restoration
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brendanmcleod.com
if James Bond had been blown to smithereens by a nuclear explosion then I would simply start the next movie by having him reconstituted by the human supremecy group "Cerberus"
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
clickgate.bsky.social
Anytime I start to think that my writing is too on-the-nose in its political themes, I simply ask myself, "WWUKLGD?" (What Would Ursula K. LeGuin Do?)
“Government,” Amets declared. “The means by which a small, but cruel group of people can implement its will over an entire population. It is the enemy of human progress and liberty – the enemy of humanity, even! We have seen the conflict between authority and liberty play out again and again throughout the world; the people rise up against their overseers, only to find themselves corrupted by the State’s power once it finally lies within their grasp. Thus does the wheel of history turn, trampling all those unfortunate enough to fall beneath it.” They paused to take a sip of water. “That is why the abolition of the State is one of the core tenets of mutualism.” “But, surely, that’s impossible!” Ivan muttered in disbelief. Amets’ words had only affirmed what they’d told him when they’d first met Ivan – during his interrogation in that dark, underground room – as well as what he had read thus far in the Ant Book. But hearing it all spelled out so directly was a different matter entirely. “Is it? People once said the same about overthrowing the Old Kingdom. The world is full of possibilities that were once deemed impossible.” “Not impossible, then” Ivan relented with a sigh as he searched for a more suitable word. “Inadvisable, I mean. Impractical.” “Why do you think so?” they asked. “Well, as long as there have been people, there have been governments, surely? It’s just part of human nature.” Amets shook their head, locks of hair swinging from side-to-side. “Not at all – new discoveries in paleontology indicate that human beings have been around for close to a million years, at least. What historians charitably call ‘civilisation’, on the other hand’ only emerged less than ten thousand years ago.” They leaned forward in their seat, enthusiasm making their face practically glow. “Can you imagine that? People lived for hundreds of thousands of years without any form of government to rule them! If there’s such a thing as ‘human nature’ – and I honestly doubt that there is – then the State forms no part of it.” Ivan pursed his lips. “Even if that’s true, so what? You think we should go back to living in caves, banging rocks together to make fire?” “Of course not!” Amets snorted. “But we have been conditioned, practically from birth, to believe that government is a necessary part of human society, when it’s clearly anything but. A significant part of the mutualist project has been demonstrating this fact, and opening people’s minds to alternative methods of structuring our society.” They gestured to the array of pamphlets they had brought with them. “Before we can begin to learn, we have to unlearn. The revolution exists, first and foremost, within our own minds.” “So, what is it that we have to ‘unlearn’, as you say?” “The notion of hierarchy, for example.” Amets spread their hands wide. “Throughout our lives, we are made to be subordinate. A child is subordinate to their parents or guardians and, if they attend school, the child is made subordinate to their teacher. But adulthood does not mean escape from subordination: a nation’s citizens are subordinate to their rulers – be they elected officials, monarchs, or religious leaders.” Amets fixed Ivan with a meaningful look, as though their point could have possibly gone over his head. “And any adult ‘fortunate’ enough to secure employment is made subordinate to their boss, who likely forms only one li… “Hold on a moment.” Ivan lifted his hands in an effort to stall Amets’ barrage of words. “You said that the revolution exists firstly in our minds, but all of these hierarchies you’ve mentioned are, ah...external to us.” The conversation was pushing the boundaries of Ivan’s grasp on the Grennese language. How he wished Amets were able to speak Pravian to him, instead! “You know, they exist outside of our minds. Do you understand what I’m trying to say?” Amets nodded, to Ivan’s relief. “I do. But, I’m afraid I must disagree. Every hierarchy I have mentioned is not natural, but constructed; human beings have manufactured these forms of subordination, and we are forced to accept them. There is nothing in reality that makes women as a sex ‘lesser’ to men, for instance – not physically, nor mentally, nor emotionally. This hierarchy between the sexes exists only due to its perpetuation and enforcement by men. Likewise, we people of Airé descent are not less ‘civilised’ or less intelligent when compared with Brodians, but such fabrications have been used to justify our cruel treatment at the hands of colonial powers such as Grenne or Hirenna.” They regarded Ivan for a moment. “Though perhaps you’ve learned as much for yourself, given the many lies you were fed by Pravia about Grenne.” And Ivan did understand. He’d been told since he’d been old enough to listen that Pravia’s western neighbours were faithless heretics who needed the the guidance of the Blessed Congregation to steer them away from their lives of wickedness and sin; it had been the principle upon which the invasion and subjugation of Grenne had been founded. Even his short time spent amongst the Grennese had been enough to make Ivan recognise the insincerity of Pravia’s dogma. Ivan’s thoughts must have been legible in his expression, for Amets said, “Now, do you see what I mean? In order for the revolution to be externalised, we must first internalise it. The subjugated must recognise the root of their o… It certainly sounded lovely, when put that way. “Is it really so simple?” Ivan asked, only for Amets to laugh. “Oh, no, there’s nothing ‘simple’ about it! People are tremendously complicated creatures, ruled by emotion and impulse far more often than reason and sense. But the process of revolutionary work entails recognising that a truly perfect society is ultimately unachievable, and then striving towards it, regardless. That is what mutualism is all about.”
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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nellucnhoj.bsky.social
Going back to doing relatively tiny comics in a sketchbook to put some much needed oil in the creative gears again.
Close up photo of a comic panel drawn in blue pencil and inks. It depicts a very simple drawing of a duck, swimming on a water surface. Above them, in lower case letters, "d o n k"
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
clickgate.bsky.social
Anal beads but each bead is a Ferrero Rocher
aodhan.bsky.social aodhán @aodhan.bsky.social · 7h
ferrero rocher should make a line of sex toys
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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poorlycatdraw.bsky.social
be there or be square!

me:
a poorly drawn uni the cat shaped like a square uni is a tuxedo cat with bright yellow eyes, and a white chest that contrasts with its black fur, and he’s looking like a square in the picture
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
clickgate.bsky.social
Looking forward to the end of inauguration season when people whose political beliefs I otherwise respect can finally go back to being critical of the State and its institutions
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
clickgate.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
clickgate.bsky.social
As if there weren’t enough cool games out recently, today marks the launch of four more! 😵
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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sarahjeong.bsky.social
books have no tech tree, no fog of war
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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wolvendamien.bsky.social
They'll have to try to pry my em dashes from my bisexual— and neurodivergent— hands.
July 31, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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standplaatskrk.pl
Warhammer 40k Mechanicus logo on an image of a plastic lawnchair that's been perfected by replacing a leg with superior welded steel.
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
clickgate.bsky.social
The Irish for Magmar is Magmór
splendid.land splendidland🌱 @splendid.land · Aug 15
flaming moe's
lenny is sat with homer at moe's with some pokemon cards scattered across the bar. Lenny: hey whatcha got there homer? Homer: oh i don't know... it's some crap the boy is into these days Barney: hey! moe! this one looks like you! Moe then snatches the card. Moe: what? gimme that! i oughta sue the hell outta- Moe then contrmplates the Magmar card, and finds recognition within it.
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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splendid.land
flaming moe's
lenny is sat with homer at moe's with some pokemon cards scattered across the bar. Lenny: hey whatcha got there homer? Homer: oh i don't know... it's some crap the boy is into these days Barney: hey! moe! this one looks like you! Moe then snatches the card. Moe: what? gimme that! i oughta sue the hell outta- Moe then contrmplates the Magmar card, and finds recognition within it.
August 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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pikaole.bsky.social
Mega⭐️
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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skullmandible.bsky.social
Vivi Ornitier has been banned in Standard, bring the card more in line with its FFIX flavor by randomly locking you out of your ability to play it
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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natclayton.bsky.social
sort of incredible to read a review that doesn't just made a vague nod at AI being bad, but actively reckons with the ways in which falling obsessively to AI usage actively obliterates the artistic intent and integrity of the work you've made.
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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ela-bambust.bsky.social
may i offer you some small lengthy children in this trying time
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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miawong.bsky.social
All hope drawn from politicians is ultimately false hope. The only true hope in this world is the hope we create together

Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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doomcube.bsky.social
Our launch discount ends today. So it might be a good time to grab it if you were thinking about it!

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Save 10% on The Séance of Blake Manor on Steam
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurren...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
clickgate.bsky.social
I’m trying to come up with a way to combat my bf’s dysphoria — best idea I’ve got is the magic boxing glove that kills BOB in Twin Peaks 🥊
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
clickgate.bsky.social
Me: I have to clean up those cobwebs, but they’re just out of reach! 😓

The ever-handy feather duster:
glitterstrands.bsky.social Lex @glitterstrands.bsky.social · 1d
need to go find lunch but The Beast is Comfortable so I will instead be starving
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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ianboudreau.com
Anarchism: Doesn't Sound So Silly Now, Does It? An introduction
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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videochess.world
gaming magazines used to be so true........
A screenshot of Sonic Adventure for Dreamcast. A subtitle reads "Sonic Adventure manages to include not one... not two... but countless of those elusive 'gaming moments.'"
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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November 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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coastalhoe.bsky.social
Every gay relationship has the bf who posts online constantly and the bf who hardly ever posts
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM