Estraven _ Minerva
@estravenx.bsky.social
All around nerd. All around helper. Certified Life Coach. Notion Certified. Collector of Quotes. Language learner. Polymath-wannabe. | "She loves to dabble in different things." | occasional Aedile(GM), solo all the time | Games? Games!
*heavy breathing* I was holding my breath for another Quinns Quest review the whole time. I can finally breathe like a normal person during the run time now
New Quinns Quest review is a boxed RPG special! 📦✨
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
Quinns Quest Reviews: The Boxed RPG Special!
YouTube video by Quinns Quest
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
*heavy breathing* I was holding my breath for another Quinns Quest review the whole time. I can finally breathe like a normal person during the run time now
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Part of my writing process for SPINE was to write exploratory essays and conduct interviews on design ideas that informed the project.
In SPINE, its book is part of the game, and the first essay in this series explores three ways that we play with books in ttrpgs.
In SPINE, its book is part of the game, and the first essay in this series explores three ways that we play with books in ttrpgs.
Bookplay in TTRPGs
An essay on how we play with books in ttrpgs
www.backwardstabletop.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Part of my writing process for SPINE was to write exploratory essays and conduct interviews on design ideas that informed the project.
In SPINE, its book is part of the game, and the first essay in this series explores three ways that we play with books in ttrpgs.
In SPINE, its book is part of the game, and the first essay in this series explores three ways that we play with books in ttrpgs.
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Netanyahu vows to prevent Palestinian state in UN address on.ft.com/3Kg31fB
Netanyahu vows to prevent Palestinian state in UN address
Defiant Israeli PM addressed mostly empty seats as he reiterated demands for Hamas to disarm and release hostages
on.ft.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Netanyahu vows to prevent Palestinian state in UN address on.ft.com/3Kg31fB
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someone at work hides a different species of tiny animal ALL around the building every few days. this week has been whales and ducks.
September 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
someone at work hides a different species of tiny animal ALL around the building every few days. this week has been whales and ducks.
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Men have a 24hr hormone cycle - testosterone high in AM, low in PM; perfectly aligned with the average workday.
Women have a 28 *DAY* cycle, with hormonal fluctuations based on phase of your cycle.
Most productivity "advice" is written from the male lens, devoid of an understanding of this impact.
Women have a 28 *DAY* cycle, with hormonal fluctuations based on phase of your cycle.
Most productivity "advice" is written from the male lens, devoid of an understanding of this impact.
December 17, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Men have a 24hr hormone cycle - testosterone high in AM, low in PM; perfectly aligned with the average workday.
Women have a 28 *DAY* cycle, with hormonal fluctuations based on phase of your cycle.
Most productivity "advice" is written from the male lens, devoid of an understanding of this impact.
Women have a 28 *DAY* cycle, with hormonal fluctuations based on phase of your cycle.
Most productivity "advice" is written from the male lens, devoid of an understanding of this impact.
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This is paraphrasing of a Bertrand Russel quote.
December 13, 2024 at 5:55 PM
This is paraphrasing of a Bertrand Russel quote.
I am really grateful for the fact that 2LM is providing both English and Italian versions of Outgunned, instead of 2. It annoys a lot to see Free League is publishing Eng and Swedish versions seperately... if language learners like myself just want to read it, we have to pay twice for the same thing
December 9, 2024 at 4:12 PM
I am really grateful for the fact that 2LM is providing both English and Italian versions of Outgunned, instead of 2. It annoys a lot to see Free League is publishing Eng and Swedish versions seperately... if language learners like myself just want to read it, we have to pay twice for the same thing
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As a man who writes grimdark games with florid prose in them for a living, finding a word like this is a sort of Christmas for me
December 7, 2024 at 10:05 PM
As a man who writes grimdark games with florid prose in them for a living, finding a word like this is a sort of Christmas for me
ohhhh, so many that I wanna try out
Which #ttrpg has the best (in your opinion) setting. Not system, just setting?
December 8, 2024 at 8:23 AM
ohhhh, so many that I wanna try out
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TTRPG Tip 100. Whatever it is you want to do in the TTRPG field, do it! Someone out there will dig it. Start small, and do the thing completely and to the best of your ability. Share it, take feedback, and then do the next thing. Be realistic in your expectations and fearless with your execution.
December 5, 2024 at 2:55 PM
TTRPG Tip 100. Whatever it is you want to do in the TTRPG field, do it! Someone out there will dig it. Start small, and do the thing completely and to the best of your ability. Share it, take feedback, and then do the next thing. Be realistic in your expectations and fearless with your execution.
I got the majority, if not the most, of the magazines, … the article on emotional quest is just too beautiful 🥹🥹🥹
So I finally did a Deal of the Day at DriveThruRPG, and it's today for Mythic Magazine Compilation #3! It's 60% off, which is the steepest discount I've done for a Compilation but that seems totally fitting for a one day sale.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Happy adventuring! :)
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Happy adventuring! :)
Mythic Magazine Compilation 3 - Word Mill Games | Mythic Magazine | DriveThruRPG
Mythic Magazine Compilation #3
Mythic Magazine is a monthly ezine with tips, rules, and more goodies for the Mythic Role-Playing System, Mythic Game Master Emulator, and Crafter Series from Word Mill ...
www.drivethrurpg.com
December 6, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I got the majority, if not the most, of the magazines, … the article on emotional quest is just too beautiful 🥹🥹🥹
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Support Mario | La esquina del rol on Ko-fi! ❤️. ko-fi.com/laesquinadelrol
¡Hazte mecenas de La esquina del rol!
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December 4, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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love the sketches…
December 5, 2024 at 11:14 PM
love the sketches…
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Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
https://www.ft.com/content/1201f834-6407-4bb5-ac9d-18496ec2948b
https://www.ft.com/content/1201f834-6407-4bb5-ac9d-18496ec2948b
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?
www.ft.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
https://www.ft.com/content/1201f834-6407-4bb5-ac9d-18496ec2948b
https://www.ft.com/content/1201f834-6407-4bb5-ac9d-18496ec2948b
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In case folks missed it the first time around, here is @idlecartulary.itch.io's excellent breakdown of the current state of the OSR.
playfulvoid.game.blog/2024/11/09/w...
playfulvoid.game.blog/2024/11/09/w...
What’s an OSR game?
People keep asking me what an OSR game is. They want a clear mechanical difference, like the one they think exists between Forged in the Dark and Powered By The Apocalypse, for example. You’r…
playfulvoid.game.blog
November 30, 2024 at 10:51 PM
In case folks missed it the first time around, here is @idlecartulary.itch.io's excellent breakdown of the current state of the OSR.
playfulvoid.game.blog/2024/11/09/w...
playfulvoid.game.blog/2024/11/09/w...
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Just a reminder: compare with isthereanydeal.com — the stores listed here (more or less) sell Steam keys. You might find a better deal through those resellers.
November 27, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Just a reminder: compare with isthereanydeal.com — the stores listed here (more or less) sell Steam keys. You might find a better deal through those resellers.
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🦁Hello, my name is Gruff, and I'm from a little Twitch Stream called @highrollersdnd.bsky.social
✒️I'm also a freelance writer, and have recently written scripts for Marvel Move
🐲I've also written a few D&D adventures. Play them for free! www.nanokim.co.uk
✒️I'm also a freelance writer, and have recently written scripts for Marvel Move
🐲I've also written a few D&D adventures. Play them for free! www.nanokim.co.uk
October 22, 2024 at 9:05 AM
🦁Hello, my name is Gruff, and I'm from a little Twitch Stream called @highrollersdnd.bsky.social
✒️I'm also a freelance writer, and have recently written scripts for Marvel Move
🐲I've also written a few D&D adventures. Play them for free! www.nanokim.co.uk
✒️I'm also a freelance writer, and have recently written scripts for Marvel Move
🐲I've also written a few D&D adventures. Play them for free! www.nanokim.co.uk
just got it seconds ago, on DTRPG, after seeing the post. cuz I always find myself having trouble paying for certain games on itch. I played other Wretched&Alone games, enjoyed. Always wanted to play the original game, but I couldn't (until now). The SRD is also on the "I wanna translate it" list...
Literally though if ten people buy The Wretched RIGHT NOW I can get new glasses tomorrow. How good is that? That's like magic.
loottheroom.itch.io/wretched
loottheroom.itch.io/wretched
The Wretched by Chris Bissette
Survive alone in the black
loottheroom.itch.io
November 16, 2024 at 4:05 AM
just got it seconds ago, on DTRPG, after seeing the post. cuz I always find myself having trouble paying for certain games on itch. I played other Wretched&Alone games, enjoyed. Always wanted to play the original game, but I couldn't (until now). The SRD is also on the "I wanna translate it" list...
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Trying to catch up on the backlog of art I've not been posting..... Here's a little explorer I drew around this time last year - Rowan Redsquirrel, the character I played for a game of @stoutstoat.co.uk's "Scurry"!
#art #scurry #squirrel
#art #scurry #squirrel
November 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Trying to catch up on the backlog of art I've not been posting..... Here's a little explorer I drew around this time last year - Rowan Redsquirrel, the character I played for a game of @stoutstoat.co.uk's "Scurry"!
#art #scurry #squirrel
#art #scurry #squirrel
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The Mythic app is back and live on the Amazon and Apple storefronts, yay! It looks amazing, Jason did an awesome job :)
Amazon Appstore: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/mythi...
The Android version is coming soon.
Happy adventuring :)
Amazon Appstore: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/mythi...
The Android version is coming soon.
Happy adventuring :)
Mythic GME Mobile
Embark on epic solo adventures with the official Mythic Game Master Emulator 2nd Edition companion app. This powerful storytelling tool brings the innovative Mythic system to your device, perfect for solo role-players, GM-less groups, and Game Masters seeking inspiration. With comprehensive tools including the Fate Chart, Adventure Journals, and complete meaning tables, create and manage your adventures with ease. Export your stories, track characters, and roll dice all in one accessible app. Note: Mythic GME 2e rulebook required for full system understanding.
www.amazon.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:32 PM
The Mythic app is back and live on the Amazon and Apple storefronts, yay! It looks amazing, Jason did an awesome job :)
Amazon Appstore: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/mythi...
The Android version is coming soon.
Happy adventuring :)
Amazon Appstore: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/mythi...
The Android version is coming soon.
Happy adventuring :)
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Wow! That's great! Greetings from Mexico.
November 14, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Wow! That's great! Greetings from Mexico.
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Just do it! 😉
November 14, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Just do it! 😉
translating TTRPGs… is also something I want to do…
For new followers: Hello, I am Mario! 👋🏽
I translate and publish TTRPGs into Spanish (some of my works: Cairn, Fallen, Liminal Horror, Firelights, Skyrealms, etc.)
I also write a newsletter about indie TTRPGs and their designers. Subscribe at: www.laesquinadelrol.com
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I translate and publish TTRPGs into Spanish (some of my works: Cairn, Fallen, Liminal Horror, Firelights, Skyrealms, etc.)
I also write a newsletter about indie TTRPGs and their designers. Subscribe at: www.laesquinadelrol.com
🔗 linkat.blue/laesquinadel...
La esquina del rol Newsletter | Mario | La esquina del rol | Substack
La esquina del rol is a Spanish/English Newsletter about indie tabletop roleplaying games and their designers. Here you will find news and interviews.
We send out two newsletters a week: one in Engl...
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November 14, 2024 at 3:22 AM
translating TTRPGs… is also something I want to do…
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Apologies, the stat is better/worse than I remember. 96% of books sell less than 1,000 units.
www.elysian.press/p/no-one-buy...
www.elysian.press/p/no-one-buy...
No one buys books
Everything we learned about the publishing industry from Penguin vs. DOJ.
www.elysian.press
November 11, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Apologies, the stat is better/worse than I remember. 96% of books sell less than 1,000 units.
www.elysian.press/p/no-one-buy...
www.elysian.press/p/no-one-buy...