@laurieblake.bsky.social
Anti-fash | Eco-Anarchist | Neurodiverse | Storyteller
AuDHD infused project lead at Stop, Drop & Roll Games Studio @sdrgames.bsky.social. I design games and try to help others wherever I can. DMs are open, so come and say hi, I'd love to chat! (he/they)
AuDHD infused project lead at Stop, Drop & Roll Games Studio @sdrgames.bsky.social. I design games and try to help others wherever I can. DMs are open, so come and say hi, I'd love to chat! (he/they)
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Hello friends, now that I've ditched Xitter, it's probably a good idea to put a quick thread down about myself so you can stop being like "Who's that guy?" and start being like "ohhh THAT guy"
Very excited to be involved in this! Can't wait to hear what everyone has to say on these topics, and very humbled I get to speak alongside them!
I've got a truly awesome trio of co-facilitators for this workshop: @sciwithrach.bsky.social from @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social, George from @threesailsstudios.bsky.social and @laurieblake.bsky.social from Stop, Drop & Roll!
July 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Very excited to be involved in this! Can't wait to hear what everyone has to say on these topics, and very humbled I get to speak alongside them!
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To Kill a War Machine - the docu from Palestine Action and the Rainbow Collective is now streaming: tokillawarmachine.com
Eye opening, rage inducing, Powerful. Just watch it.
#Palestineaction
Eye opening, rage inducing, Powerful. Just watch it.
#Palestineaction
To Kill a War Machine
tokillawarmachine.com
June 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
To Kill a War Machine - the docu from Palestine Action and the Rainbow Collective is now streaming: tokillawarmachine.com
Eye opening, rage inducing, Powerful. Just watch it.
#Palestineaction
Eye opening, rage inducing, Powerful. Just watch it.
#Palestineaction
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Being a better player in GMless story games.
GMless games change up how authority and creative power are distributed at the gaming table. There is a huge variety of them but playing them requires a subtly different set of skills and behaviours to e.g. #DnD
Let's explore that... #rpgs #ttrpg
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GMless games change up how authority and creative power are distributed at the gaming table. There is a huge variety of them but playing them requires a subtly different set of skills and behaviours to e.g. #DnD
Let's explore that... #rpgs #ttrpg
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June 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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One of the most beautiful pictures of Jupiter ever taken.
Credits: NASA
Credits: NASA
June 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
One of the most beautiful pictures of Jupiter ever taken.
Credits: NASA
Credits: NASA
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They don’t believe in any gods and can’t read the Bible. How can they possibly do the morally correct thing?
June 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
They don’t believe in any gods and can’t read the Bible. How can they possibly do the morally correct thing?
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I know I shared this from @womenofttrpg.bsky.social when it came out but, you should watch this panel , it's great! youtu.be/wzJtLIxrHKU?...
A Seat at the Table: Women in TTRPGs - UK Games Expo Panel 2025
YouTube video by Women Of TTRPG
youtu.be
June 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I know I shared this from @womenofttrpg.bsky.social when it came out but, you should watch this panel , it's great! youtu.be/wzJtLIxrHKU?...
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Well this was amazing to wake up to! Check out the thread to read what the judges have to say about Why We Fight
Why we fight by @laurieblake.bsky.social is a game about resistance, memory, and radical hope. You play partisans fighting fascism—not with brute force alone, but through solidarity, sacrifice, and care. Advance not by violence, but by building bonds strong enough to carry a revolution.
June 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Well this was amazing to wake up to! Check out the thread to read what the judges have to say about Why We Fight
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Comments From Our Judges:
"This is the kind of debut game I wish I had made: unflinching but hopeful, clear in voice, and not trying to please everyone. The ‘Personality and Hardship’ discoveries are exactly the kind of low-prep, high-payoff mechanics I love."
"This is the kind of debut game I wish I had made: unflinching but hopeful, clear in voice, and not trying to please everyone. The ‘Personality and Hardship’ discoveries are exactly the kind of low-prep, high-payoff mechanics I love."
June 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Comments From Our Judges:
"This is the kind of debut game I wish I had made: unflinching but hopeful, clear in voice, and not trying to please everyone. The ‘Personality and Hardship’ discoveries are exactly the kind of low-prep, high-payoff mechanics I love."
"This is the kind of debut game I wish I had made: unflinching but hopeful, clear in voice, and not trying to please everyone. The ‘Personality and Hardship’ discoveries are exactly the kind of low-prep, high-payoff mechanics I love."
A huge thank you to the Tabletop Arts Fund for awarding this grant, which we applied for to better allow us to make Why We Fight accessible and afford consultants for screenreader accessible content.
It's also wonderful to be featured beside all these other inspired works!
It's also wonderful to be featured beside all these other inspired works!
The 2025 Tabletop Arts Fund TTRPG Grant Winners!
We Wander Through Radiant Lights - @percypropa.bsky.social
Source of Dreams - Sekayi Edwards
Runecycle - @hiskih.fi
Legend of the Hidden Folk - @lucienneimpala.bsky.social
Why We Fight - @laurieblake.bsky.social
#TTRPG #IndieTTRPG #TTRPGCommunity
We Wander Through Radiant Lights - @percypropa.bsky.social
Source of Dreams - Sekayi Edwards
Runecycle - @hiskih.fi
Legend of the Hidden Folk - @lucienneimpala.bsky.social
Why We Fight - @laurieblake.bsky.social
#TTRPG #IndieTTRPG #TTRPGCommunity
June 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
A huge thank you to the Tabletop Arts Fund for awarding this grant, which we applied for to better allow us to make Why We Fight accessible and afford consultants for screenreader accessible content.
It's also wonderful to be featured beside all these other inspired works!
It's also wonderful to be featured beside all these other inspired works!
There were so many excellent insights that came to light from this, it was incredible food for thought.
I'm pretty passionate about this subject so I very much enjoyed being a part of this!
I'm pretty passionate about this subject so I very much enjoyed being a part of this!
Panel on anti-fascism in #TTRPG 🏴
Since this panel originally aired, I've heard lots of conversations about how we are currently fighting a *narrative* battle as much as a political one, and I keep thinking back to this conversation...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBD_...
Since this panel originally aired, I've heard lots of conversations about how we are currently fighting a *narrative* battle as much as a political one, and I keep thinking back to this conversation...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBD_...
TTRPG panel: anti-fascism & revolutionary games
YouTube video by Gnome Anne
www.youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
There were so many excellent insights that came to light from this, it was incredible food for thought.
I'm pretty passionate about this subject so I very much enjoyed being a part of this!
I'm pretty passionate about this subject so I very much enjoyed being a part of this!
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I found this superb tree earlier in the week. 10/10.
May 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I found this superb tree earlier in the week. 10/10.
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SUPRISE! Laurie has joined this panel!
@laurieblake.bsky.social
@laurieblake.bsky.social
THIS FRIDAY I get to host an incredible panel discussing anti-fascism in #TTRPG
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Minerva McJanda
Khalil Thirlaway @drtalksalot.bsky.social
Evie Moriarty (Mad as Hell) @eviemoriarty.bsky.social
Hamnah Shahid @lilithttrpg.bsky.social
Produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
twitch.tv/gnome_anne
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Minerva McJanda
Khalil Thirlaway @drtalksalot.bsky.social
Evie Moriarty (Mad as Hell) @eviemoriarty.bsky.social
Hamnah Shahid @lilithttrpg.bsky.social
Produced by @samsighs.bsky.social
twitch.tv/gnome_anne
May 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
SUPRISE! Laurie has joined this panel!
@laurieblake.bsky.social
@laurieblake.bsky.social
We backed on day one, and now only one more backer is needed to see this wonderful indie game succeed! If you're into coop games, this one is well worth checking out.
Malus Hortus from @atikingames.bsky.social is 99% funded with 3 days to go! Come on #boardgame community, let's get this game FUNDED!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ati...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ati...
May 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We backed on day one, and now only one more backer is needed to see this wonderful indie game succeed! If you're into coop games, this one is well worth checking out.
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There's been lots of talk about the climate of fear. Less discussed is the climate of rage. But that's why there were calls for "an army of Luigis" at Coachella. And why you can buy an Iraq's Most Wanted-style deck of cards with Peter Thiel and Elon Musk's home addresses printed on them online.
The fury at 'America's Most Powerful'
Why there is currently an Iraqi Most Wanted-style deck of cards with Elon Musk's address for sale online
www.bloodinthemachine.com
April 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
There's been lots of talk about the climate of fear. Less discussed is the climate of rage. But that's why there were calls for "an army of Luigis" at Coachella. And why you can buy an Iraq's Most Wanted-style deck of cards with Peter Thiel and Elon Musk's home addresses printed on them online.
You would not be-leaf how good this game is! Stalk-ing through magical gardens, fleeing monsterra(us) flowers, pollen out your friends at the end... at first it grows on you, and then you realise it truly is de-vine!
Malus Hortus launches tomorrow I want the dark fantasy theme to run throughout the campaign, it's all going to be very dark and thematic
Let's get all our silly botanical puns out now.
Tag in your favourite pun enthusiasts! @sdrgames.bsky.social @benny275.bsky.social @pattersonjeffa.bsky.social
Let's get all our silly botanical puns out now.
Tag in your favourite pun enthusiasts! @sdrgames.bsky.social @benny275.bsky.social @pattersonjeffa.bsky.social
Coming soon: Malus Hortus
Hunted by evil flowers, you must save critters, evade your enemies and work together to survive Malus Hortus!
www.kickstarter.com
April 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
You would not be-leaf how good this game is! Stalk-ing through magical gardens, fleeing monsterra(us) flowers, pollen out your friends at the end... at first it grows on you, and then you realise it truly is de-vine!
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Can't wait to listen! Part one was amazing 😍
NEW EPISODE: Part II, the conclusion of Maddy's playthrough of Why We Fight, is now available on the podcast feed and the Snazzy Tapir Patreon! In this episode, the crew take on a broadcast station full of White Fist and Guiding Hand operatives. Thanks again to @sdrgames.bsky.social for sponsoring!
A Game of One's Own
A Game of One's Own is an actual play podcast hosted by Maddy Searle, which focuses on solo and duet role-playing games. Expect an eclectic mix of science fiction tales, fantasy fables, and horror sto...
pod.link
March 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Can't wait to listen! Part one was amazing 😍
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Anything's a molotov if you have the right ingredients ✨️
Whether you're looking for a one-shot or campaign play we've got you covered with WHY WE FIGHT ✊️
bit.ly/whywefightrpg
Whether you're looking for a one-shot or campaign play we've got you covered with WHY WE FIGHT ✊️
bit.ly/whywefightrpg
April 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Anything's a molotov if you have the right ingredients ✨️
Whether you're looking for a one-shot or campaign play we've got you covered with WHY WE FIGHT ✊️
bit.ly/whywefightrpg
Whether you're looking for a one-shot or campaign play we've got you covered with WHY WE FIGHT ✊️
bit.ly/whywefightrpg
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"Yes, we need to be out there fighting. We need to be out there making change. It's really important. But like culture and art and the way that we express ourselves, and the way that we communicate and pass on these stories are also really, really important." - @laurieblake.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"Yes, we need to be out there fighting. We need to be out there making change. It's really important. But like culture and art and the way that we express ourselves, and the way that we communicate and pass on these stories are also really, really important." - @laurieblake.bsky.social
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Then there's WHY WE FIGHT, a game made by @sdrgames.bsky.social and by @laurieblake.bsky.social which focuses on an Ecopunk version of the future where communities of people work together to resist a Hunger Games-esque government eager to crack down on them. ttrpg-insider.beehiiv.com/p/why-we-fig...
Why We Fight: An Ecopunk Image of a Happier Future
How a new GM-less TTRPG from Stop, Drop and Roll Games looks toward the end of capitalism and finds hope at the end.
ttrpg-insider.beehiiv.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Then there's WHY WE FIGHT, a game made by @sdrgames.bsky.social and by @laurieblake.bsky.social which focuses on an Ecopunk version of the future where communities of people work together to resist a Hunger Games-esque government eager to crack down on them. ttrpg-insider.beehiiv.com/p/why-we-fig...
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Alright folks, we are on the final 3 days of our Backerkit campaign for Why We Fight! If you haven't backed yet, your time to do so is running out! Let me tell you why you should...
bit.ly/whywefightrpg?ref=bsky #IndieTTRPG #Solarpunk #TTRPG #antifascist
bit.ly/whywefightrpg?ref=bsky #IndieTTRPG #Solarpunk #TTRPG #antifascist
March 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Alright folks, we are on the final 3 days of our Backerkit campaign for Why We Fight! If you haven't backed yet, your time to do so is running out! Let me tell you why you should...
bit.ly/whywefightrpg?ref=bsky #IndieTTRPG #Solarpunk #TTRPG #antifascist
bit.ly/whywefightrpg?ref=bsky #IndieTTRPG #Solarpunk #TTRPG #antifascist
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On this episode of the Roll For Distraction Developer Showcase we were joined by Laurie Blake of @sdrgames.bsky.social to play their game Why We Fight! Listen to us punch fascists!
Want your game or module on the show? Check the link in the description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSe...
Want your game or module on the show? Check the link in the description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSe...
Why We Fight | RFD Developer Showcase Actual Play
YouTube video by Spellbook Gaming
www.youtube.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
On this episode of the Roll For Distraction Developer Showcase we were joined by Laurie Blake of @sdrgames.bsky.social to play their game Why We Fight! Listen to us punch fascists!
Want your game or module on the show? Check the link in the description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSe...
Want your game or module on the show? Check the link in the description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSe...
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The Solo But Not Alone 5 fundraiser has raised over $17K so far! 91 creators contributed to this bundle worth over $400 in solo (and some co-op) games. Huge thanks to @catlinggun.bsky.social for organizing this amazing event. itch.io/b/2865/solo-...
March 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Solo But Not Alone 5 fundraiser has raised over $17K so far! 91 creators contributed to this bundle worth over $400 in solo (and some co-op) games. Huge thanks to @catlinggun.bsky.social for organizing this amazing event. itch.io/b/2865/solo-...
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I heard there was a secret ooze
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga
March 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I heard there was a secret ooze
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga