Death By Mage
@deathbymage.bsky.social
He/无也 | Bi Greygender NBi AsAm | Award-winning Game Designer, Writer, & Editor | Creative Lead for @unbreakable-pub.bsky.social | Previously Fallout 2d20, Tian Xia, Candela Obscura | Opinions Mine | deathbymage.carrd.co
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Jacky Leung
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Hey everyone! I'm Jacky Leung! Better known as Death by Mage! I'm an award-winning queer nonbinary Chinese American writer, editor, and game designer! I'm also the creative lead for @unbreakable-pub.bsky.social, having Asian creators tell their Asian stories thru RPGs.
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We apologize for the delay but here we are! Fresh new episode of R&D featuring a return to form with @thekappachris.bsky.social and @walle132.bsky.social having a good chat about what's important to them... Tournament arcs.
We apologize for the delay but here we are! Fresh new episode of R&D featuring a return to form with @thekappachris.bsky.social and @walle132.bsky.social having a good chat about what's important to them... Tournament arcs.
Rad & Dope with Kappa & WallE! - Episode Two,
YouTube video by ONE SHOT Podcast
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September 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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We apologize for the delay but here we are! Fresh new episode of R&D featuring a return to form with @thekappachris.bsky.social and @walle132.bsky.social having a good chat about what's important to them... Tournament arcs.
We apologize for the delay but here we are! Fresh new episode of R&D featuring a return to form with @thekappachris.bsky.social and @walle132.bsky.social having a good chat about what's important to them... Tournament arcs.
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Hey, #ttrpg folks! It’s #LatineHeritageMonth and I want to talk about a couple of my games real quick. The Golden Path is a solo journaling game that uses the Major arcana of a tarot deck to prompt you. You are a spirit visiting for Día de los Muertos contemplating your previous life.
September 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Hey, #ttrpg folks! It’s #LatineHeritageMonth and I want to talk about a couple of my games real quick. The Golden Path is a solo journaling game that uses the Major arcana of a tarot deck to prompt you. You are a spirit visiting for Día de los Muertos contemplating your previous life.
Pathetic
Well I never did get around to running my 2000ad anthology campaign with Savage Worlds. Now I guess I‘ll find something else to run it with.
September 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Pathetic
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You get money from a book you published on a date you can't predict. it will be a sum you can't predict. you will never know if the ranch is saved or not. Everyone makes interest off your royalties before you do, and you're probably not making *any* interest at all
And you don't have dental.
And you don't have dental.
No, authors aren't burnt out because "writing without AI is slow"
We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive
We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive
August 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
You get money from a book you published on a date you can't predict. it will be a sum you can't predict. you will never know if the ranch is saved or not. Everyone makes interest off your royalties before you do, and you're probably not making *any* interest at all
And you don't have dental.
And you don't have dental.
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Also--
Writers, unite! You do not need to be SFWA to be eligible for a lawsuit under the LibGen & PiLiMi Pirated Books Class - but you do need to act soon!
Deadline: September 1, 2025.
Read more about it here, and spread the word widely: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
Writers, unite! You do not need to be SFWA to be eligible for a lawsuit under the LibGen & PiLiMi Pirated Books Class - but you do need to act soon!
Deadline: September 1, 2025.
Read more about it here, and spread the word widely: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
August 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Also--
Writers, unite! You do not need to be SFWA to be eligible for a lawsuit under the LibGen & PiLiMi Pirated Books Class - but you do need to act soon!
Deadline: September 1, 2025.
Read more about it here, and spread the word widely: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
Writers, unite! You do not need to be SFWA to be eligible for a lawsuit under the LibGen & PiLiMi Pirated Books Class - but you do need to act soon!
Deadline: September 1, 2025.
Read more about it here, and spread the word widely: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
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Most of my books were pirated in this but now that I’m in Canada I don’t think I’m eligible to join. Share if you care.
Also--
Writers, unite! You do not need to be SFWA to be eligible for a lawsuit under the LibGen & PiLiMi Pirated Books Class - but you do need to act soon!
Deadline: September 1, 2025.
Read more about it here, and spread the word widely: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
Writers, unite! You do not need to be SFWA to be eligible for a lawsuit under the LibGen & PiLiMi Pirated Books Class - but you do need to act soon!
Deadline: September 1, 2025.
Read more about it here, and spread the word widely: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
August 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Most of my books were pirated in this but now that I’m in Canada I don’t think I’m eligible to join. Share if you care.
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And on the subject of #realartatters: AI poisoning tool NIGHTSHADE is now free for artists to use: venturebeat.com/ai/nightshad...
Nightshade, the free tool that ‘poisons’ AI models, is now available for artists to use
The tool's creators are seeking to make it so that AI model developers must pay artists to train on data from them that is uncorrupted.
venturebeat.com
August 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
And on the subject of #realartatters: AI poisoning tool NIGHTSHADE is now free for artists to use: venturebeat.com/ai/nightshad...
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This is not a joke. Consider this.
Its 150 gigs for images and all.
That's literally less than one AAA game.
Its 150 gigs for images and all.
That's literally less than one AAA game.
UK folks - reiterating that it's super important that you download Wikipedia for offline use like now-ish if you want to guarantee you can keep having that incredible resource!!
www.howtogeek.com/260023/how-t...
www.howtogeek.com/260023/how-t...
August 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
This is not a joke. Consider this.
Its 150 gigs for images and all.
That's literally less than one AAA game.
Its 150 gigs for images and all.
That's literally less than one AAA game.
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Big news! I'm making my own tabletop RPG. This is the biggest, boldest idea I've had so far, and I need you to make it real!
I won't launch until I hit 1,000 followers., so visit the KS page and click 'Notify Me On Launch'
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
#ttrpg #TwelveRealms #TwelveRealmsRPG
I won't launch until I hit 1,000 followers., so visit the KS page and click 'Notify Me On Launch'
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
#ttrpg #TwelveRealms #TwelveRealmsRPG
Coming soon: Twelve Realms RPG
An original fantasy tabletop roleplaying game and a realms-spanning campaign setting
www.kickstarter.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Big news! I'm making my own tabletop RPG. This is the biggest, boldest idea I've had so far, and I need you to make it real!
I won't launch until I hit 1,000 followers., so visit the KS page and click 'Notify Me On Launch'
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
#ttrpg #TwelveRealms #TwelveRealmsRPG
I won't launch until I hit 1,000 followers., so visit the KS page and click 'Notify Me On Launch'
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gno...
#ttrpg #TwelveRealms #TwelveRealmsRPG
Ah yes, the edition that started it all for me. The SRD changed everything for this game, and I still remember most of the tables and I made algebraic formulas to memorize every class feature and stat bonus. I was the walking DMG and PHB for our playgroup back then.
Happy 25th Birthday to D&D 3E!
On August 10th, 2000, the PHB was released, as were character sheets and the Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game boxed set. The DMG was released in September.
On August 10th, 2000, the PHB was released, as were character sheets and the Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game boxed set. The DMG was released in September.
August 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Ah yes, the edition that started it all for me. The SRD changed everything for this game, and I still remember most of the tables and I made algebraic formulas to memorize every class feature and stat bonus. I was the walking DMG and PHB for our playgroup back then.
Which film have you seen an unhealthy number of times?
August 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Which film have you seen an unhealthy number of times?
In unrelated techno necromancy news...my headphones haven't been able to charge for 3 months, but they randomly charged today, and I'm honestly unsure what allowed it to charge again. TAKE THAT UNIVERSE! I guess? Maybe it's the universe giving me mercy for all my endeavors.
August 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
In unrelated techno necromancy news...my headphones haven't been able to charge for 3 months, but they randomly charged today, and I'm honestly unsure what allowed it to charge again. TAKE THAT UNIVERSE! I guess? Maybe it's the universe giving me mercy for all my endeavors.
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Almost at £2000!!
The £2k stretch goal is for me to write a Secret Service stretch goal 👀
Want tables of spy equipment for your Chef or alt rules for a secret restaurant informer ?
Let's gooo:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
The £2k stretch goal is for me to write a Secret Service stretch goal 👀
Want tables of spy equipment for your Chef or alt rules for a secret restaurant informer ?
Let's gooo:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
August 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Almost at £2000!!
The £2k stretch goal is for me to write a Secret Service stretch goal 👀
Want tables of spy equipment for your Chef or alt rules for a secret restaurant informer ?
Let's gooo:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
The £2k stretch goal is for me to write a Secret Service stretch goal 👀
Want tables of spy equipment for your Chef or alt rules for a secret restaurant informer ?
Let's gooo:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
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AP people! Me and some other folks are putting on a Queer Horror Pilot Jam for @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social (deets soon!). I’m now recruiting for (unpaid) panels on casting & pitching a show concept, playing queer and trans horror, editing, and sound design. Drop me a reply if you’re interested!
July 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
AP people! Me and some other folks are putting on a Queer Horror Pilot Jam for @rainbowrollnetwork.bsky.social (deets soon!). I’m now recruiting for (unpaid) panels on casting & pitching a show concept, playing queer and trans horror, editing, and sound design. Drop me a reply if you’re interested!
WELP to find another vendor that aren't pieces of shit
i really like ultimate guard boulders and katana sleeves. too bad i'm never buying any of them ever again.
August 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
WELP to find another vendor that aren't pieces of shit
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A hunger strike at a South Florida immigration detention center state officials have named “Alligator Alcatraz” enters its tenth day, as detainees protest what they call inhumane and dangerous living conditions.
‘Alligator Alcatraz' detainees on hunger strike for 10th day, protesting conditions
One of the detainees, Pedro Hernández, was hospitalized during the strike but continued to refuse food, he said on Thursday.
nbcnews.to
August 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A hunger strike at a South Florida immigration detention center state officials have named “Alligator Alcatraz” enters its tenth day, as detainees protest what they call inhumane and dangerous living conditions.
Today I learned there's a family platter portion for Ikea's Swedish meatballs, and I CANNOT begin to tell you of the nefarious and dastardly things that I will commit upon my next visitation.
August 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Today I learned there's a family platter portion for Ikea's Swedish meatballs, and I CANNOT begin to tell you of the nefarious and dastardly things that I will commit upon my next visitation.
I'm super excited I can finally share that I'm an editor for Streets of Jade! Join the playtest now!
Sharp blades. Sharp suits. A sacred stone granting mythic martial prowess. @fondalee.bsky.social, @evilhat.bsky.social, and I offer you a clean blade.
Wǔxiá action meets gangster warfare in STREETS OF JADE: the Green Bone Saga RPG. Swear fealty to the clan & join the playtest! evilh.at/soj-playtest
Wǔxiá action meets gangster warfare in STREETS OF JADE: the Green Bone Saga RPG. Swear fealty to the clan & join the playtest! evilh.at/soj-playtest
July 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I'm super excited I can finally share that I'm an editor for Streets of Jade! Join the playtest now!
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Create NSFW art
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
July 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Create NSFW art
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
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If anyone has disposable income—this was my birthday month and being laid off in June with no other freelance lined up means I made basically no money this month :(
I had one IRL speaking gig but that will only cover my utilities and groceries :’)
Venmo: @nal-wu
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/naladraws
I had one IRL speaking gig but that will only cover my utilities and groceries :’)
Venmo: @nal-wu
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/naladraws
July 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If anyone has disposable income—this was my birthday month and being laid off in June with no other freelance lined up means I made basically no money this month :(
I had one IRL speaking gig but that will only cover my utilities and groceries :’)
Venmo: @nal-wu
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/naladraws
I had one IRL speaking gig but that will only cover my utilities and groceries :’)
Venmo: @nal-wu
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/naladraws
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In case you were wondering. Here are other games by the company you can not buy since they've decided to align themselves with bigotry.
www.czechgames.com
www.czechgames.com
CGE | Czech Games Edition
Czech Games Edition (CGE) is a Czech board game publisher known for award-winning titles like Codenames, Galaxy Trucker, and Lost Ruins of Arnak. Explore innovative tabletop and digital games crafted ...
www.czechgames.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In case you were wondering. Here are other games by the company you can not buy since they've decided to align themselves with bigotry.
www.czechgames.com
www.czechgames.com
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Good thread
Let's talk about weird art.
Weird art, gross art, sexual art, violent art, all has its place and belongs. And you really need to stop acting like the existence of uncomfortable themes equals harm. That kind of censorship, which IS what that is, only serves to silence and abuse people.
Weird art, gross art, sexual art, violent art, all has its place and belongs. And you really need to stop acting like the existence of uncomfortable themes equals harm. That kind of censorship, which IS what that is, only serves to silence and abuse people.
July 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Good thread
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This! 👇
After Alan tipped me off, I met with Brandon at @diceweaver.com and after taking a tour of things and listening to his platform policies, we're partnering with them for @undergroundoracle.com's catalog of #ttrpg titles.
After Alan tipped me off, I met with Brandon at @diceweaver.com and after taking a tour of things and listening to his platform policies, we're partnering with them for @undergroundoracle.com's catalog of #ttrpg titles.
July 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This! 👇
After Alan tipped me off, I met with Brandon at @diceweaver.com and after taking a tour of things and listening to his platform policies, we're partnering with them for @undergroundoracle.com's catalog of #ttrpg titles.
After Alan tipped me off, I met with Brandon at @diceweaver.com and after taking a tour of things and listening to his platform policies, we're partnering with them for @undergroundoracle.com's catalog of #ttrpg titles.
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Yall ratio'd @codenamesgame.bsky.social ,the people trying to make money off of JK Rowling hatred if trans people, so bad they've disabled comments and quotes on their entire account🫡
July 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Yall ratio'd @codenamesgame.bsky.social ,the people trying to make money off of JK Rowling hatred if trans people, so bad they've disabled comments and quotes on their entire account🫡
For almost a year, but Kevin was already thinking about it as far back as 2022 from what I recall, and I dropped him immediately then. But in case you missed it.
I have very few people who I genuinely considered heroic for the creative fields, but Kevin MacLeod was one of them. To learn that the "free varied music for whatever you want it for" guy stopped composing and started prompt engineering AI slop for almost a year is the most depressing twist.
July 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
For almost a year, but Kevin was already thinking about it as far back as 2022 from what I recall, and I dropped him immediately then. But in case you missed it.