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Dan Arndt Is Looking Sadly At PAXU Through A Distant Window
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Board Game and TTRPG Journalist, Managing Editor at @TheFandomentals. Bylines at Polygon. Comics, Writing, and Goth Stuff. dan@thefandomentals.com
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rustysellsword.com
Absolutely crushing news today of a really great guy in the Dragonlance community whose house burned down and while his family were able to get out he didn’t make it. There’s a gofundme here to support them.

www.gofundme.com/f/help-idali...
Donate to Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire, organized by Idalia Thrax
My name is Idalia Nelson Thrax. On November 11, 2025, I lost my spouse and … Idalia Thrax needs your support for Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire
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November 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
CM Punk is the only wrestler who's ever been good at voice acting
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Alice Wong, a writer and activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and who fought relentlessly for equal rights and access for people with disabilities, died on Friday. She was 51. nyti.ms/4r9WqEr
Alice Wong, a woman in a wheelchair with dark hair, poses in a pink and orange outfit and berry lipstick. A headline reads: "Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51." Photo via John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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thefandomentals.bsky.social
We've been seeing discussions about the art of Actual Play in the last few weeks, and it reminded us of some fantastic conversations that @rowanzeoli.bsky.social had with creators as part of her Off Screen miniseries. So let's revisit them!
Off Screen Episode 1
In the first installment of Off Screen: Rowan interviews Tony Kiger about their experience being a DM.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
Favorite guy in Yojimbo is the one that solves every problem with more gun
November 15, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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graphicpolicy.com
Kickstarter United Ends its Six-Week Strike with a Victory
Kickstarter United Ends its Six-Week Strike with a Victory
After 42 days, the strike by Kickstarter United has ended
graphicpolicy.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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thekellhop.bsky.social
A friendly reminder for pals heading to PAXU next weekend, just in case you’re overdue on getting your vaccines, no time like the present. They won’t hit full efficacy by con time, but something is always better than nothing! Let’s keep this con as safe as possible, make the appointment. 🧡✨
November 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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lauren-urban.com
Let's go under the city and find some Infernal Steel Watch and KICK THEIR INFERNAL STEEL BUTTS!

Join us on twitch.tv/crithitchronicles for Shadows Over Baldur's Gate!!! #dnd #ttrpg @crithitchronicles.com
Art of five characters with headshots and names, Shadows Over Baldur's Gate Friday 7:30pm Central twitch.tv/crithitchronicles
November 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
It is astoundingly hard to find an RPG or board game group despite being in a city that also has Gen Con
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
This is why we don't build statues of Gary Gygax
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Why Elon Musk Needs Dungeons & Dragons to Be Racist
The fantastical roots of “scientific racism”
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November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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runwithskizzers.bsky.social
C R Y I N G this is so perfect lmao

x: www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7cPSf...
November 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
Repost of this as well! And if you ever want to see how to do good, effective crowdfunding marketing I'd look at ambition. Robust press kit, plenty of images, and lots of different avenues to get the word out
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
Morning Repost! And an additional comment that one of my favorite things about YWDITP is, as Liz discusses in this interview, it's meant to a standalone work of art as much as a game. I think a lot of us consume indie TTRPG this way and it's cool seeing that factored into design.
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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boardgamewire.bsky.social
Kickstarter workers celebrate end to 42-day strike after securing four-day workweek, minimum salary, AI protections:

boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
36 zoom call windows in a 6x6 grid, with each person holding a fist up in solidarity. Members of the Kickstarter United union celebrate the end to their strike action.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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superdillin.bsky.social
If you want to meet or chat with me at Pax Unplugged you can try to find me scattered in the wild

OR

You can come to my signing/meet & greet at the @plusoneexp.bsky.social booth (4143), Saturday 12-1 pm.

🥰
November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
Attending a DSA meeting from the gym let's talk about Swolidarity
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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thefandomentals.bsky.social
It's an Indie TTRPG Daily Double as Dan chats with @theurbanavian.bsky.social about the spiritual and artistic influences of Ambition.
www.thefandomentals.com/embrace-the-...
"Embrace The Uncarved Block": Yanni Panagiotopolous On The Dao of Ambition - The Fandomentals
Yanni and Dan chat Eastern philosophy, Tarot, and the art of Helvetica Blanc
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November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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nnekart.bsky.social
Hi Everyone ^__^
The Jamaica Disaster Relief Bundle Jam is still running for 4 more days until the 16th ^__^
itch.io/jam/disaster...

All Games and Ttrpgs are welcome ^_^
The bundle will be supporting Jamaica's Disaster Relief after hurricane Melissa.
#JamReliefBundle #charity #gamejam #ttrpg
Image designed for the Jamaica Disaster Relief Bundle. The Jamaican flag is in the background with large text for the event. There is a green and yellow shadow under the text
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
danarndtwrites.bsky.social
Sometimes you see a game and you think "Oh my god I need to find out who did this and pick their brain." And I'm so happy I get to do that.
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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floaker.bsky.social
Oh yeah, here is an early playtest version that I'm polishing up.
The Thunder Perfect Mind by Tanya Floaker
Occult Action Thriller ttRPG
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November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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boardgamewire.bsky.social
“We’re not giving up”: Star Realms maker Wise Wizard Games lays off staff, citing rising costs, unstable US tariffs situation.

Read this and all the other latest board game news, including CMON's failed share sale, in the latest BoardGameWire newsletter:

buttondown.com/boardgamewir...
The words Wise Wizard Games in the centre of the image. The GAMES is on a scroll. To the left are three futuristic looking space ships, and to the right are several red dragons. The W of Wise Wizard is very large and has a wizard's hat on top. A blue planet is visible as if from space in the background.
November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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therisingtithes.bsky.social
This trip just became a bit more scuffed, so any little bit would be a great help! Thank you so much for all of your support already!
therisingtithes.bsky.social Brandon O’Brien🔜PAX U | National Pray For A Bredren Month @therisingtithes.bsky.social · 8d
So it would appear I’m headed to PAX Unplugged to promote GRAYSHADE! If you’re gonna be there, feel free to say hi if you see me!

But also: as this trip is kinda scuffed, I can use some help handling incidentals as I travel! Any assistance is appreciated! ko-fi.com/therisingtit...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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friede.bsky.social
I’m apparently just causing all kinds of trouble this morning as I respond to emails and do to-dos, but…

Also hoping to talk to Philly-local (or adjacent) game dorks who would be willing to help evangelize for a few hours to 800+ 18th century scholars in April.
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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nickferris.bsky.social
This is a feed of designers bringing their games to Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged 2025 next week. Right now, it is chock full of folks cutting, printing, boxing, and otherwise willing their games to life.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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comicsxf.com
In this spoiler-free review of DIE: Loaded, we look at the new series, what it's like to return - and whether the magic still holds up.
ADVANCE REVIEW: Does DIE: Loaded #1 uphold the magic it created?
Six children fell into a role-playing game, experienced the true horror of having your fantasies become real - and went through it all again as adults. Now, they’re dealing with what they’ve learned about the true nature of DIE, including the most dangerous truth of all: everyone in the world is still at risk of being sucked inside that 20-sided realm.
comicsxf.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM