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James D'Amato 🔜 PaxU
@oneshotrpg.bsky.social
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Host of the ONE SHOT and Campaign Skyjacks Podcasts, Author of The Ultimate RPG Guides, Chicago's second best Illimat player, bone filled meat dice.
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You can tell I am a tough guy because of my ink.
A depiction of Kirby crudely drawn on skin with metallic marker.
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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AI isn't responsible for the miserable economy? Did an AI write this!?

...

Oh, it did? Well fuck us I guess.
A snippet of an article that reads since chat gpt's launch, job openings have decreased by 30%, while stock market has increased by 70%, sparking debate. One Economist argues that monetary policy, not ai, is the primary driver of this divergence, noting the fed's rate hikes coincide with Peak job openings. However, the most insane thing about this is there is a warning that the article itself was written by AI. For some insane reason the photo associated with this article is a picture of Sam Riche.
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Hey Heroes,

On December 10th I am returning to the iO Thearter to stage a new comedy show that combines improv and RPGs!

Yes & Dragons will be the weirdest game design and actual play I do all year. Right now, save the date! I'll share cast and ticket information soon.
A poster for a comedy show that looks like it was doodled on old graph paper. There are swords, skulls, treasure chests, maps, and a bent cane chair. It reads: Yes & Dragons: An improvised RPG show A comedy show that combines RPG Mechanics and improv to tell you jokes you see online for free, but now it's in a thearter for money. Probably one night only! Only at the iO Thearter Wednesday December 10th at 7:30 PM
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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I think we can go back to the drawing board on our concept of masculinity.
An ad for some kind of dried meat bouquet from the "manly man" company
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Him coming back to work after his employer is forced to reverse the layoff when AI can't do the job
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Huge thanks to @naldodrinan.bsky.social making a stream premiere running Break!! for @losthavenart.bsky.social @joelhappyhil.bsky.social and I.

Join us on Wednesday as we discuss the game and design!
Chat Wednesday 10/29 6:30 PM CT
October 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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A picture three rows from the stage.
October 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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October 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Showtime baby!
A picture of the Chicago theater with a Marquee for Ben Schwartz and Friends Improv Tour James and Mel looking masked and gorgeous.
October 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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An NYT article stating Hakeem Jeffries gives a last minute endorsement to Mamdani for mayor That scene from starship troopers where the guy says "it's afraid"
October 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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This dude sucks shit
The dirt worst bespectacled little twerp I have encountered in a horror movie in a pretty long time.
October 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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This rules.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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I hallucinated the wrong name for @losthavenart.bsky.social's game Skies Above in my original poster. Here is the right image.

The good news is Randy @naldodrinan.bsky.social @joelhappyhil.bsky.social and I are all still playing and discussing games!
One Shot Network Design Club Join a group of designers who have made games with a similar inspirations as they play and discuss each other's games. With James D'Amato co-designer of Cosmic Century Knights. Joel Vreugdenhil designer of Dawn: The RPG. Randy Lever designer of Skies Above. And Reynaldo Madriñan desiger of Break!! Our first game is Sunday 10/26 at 12:00 PM CT Our first discussion is Wednesday 10/29 6:30 PM CT All on Twitch.tv/OneShotRPG
October 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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New Project!

I'll be leading a new streaming series where I gather designiers who have games with similar themes and we play and discuss each other's work.

We're starting with @naldodrinan.bsky.social @joelhappyhil.bsky.social @losthavenart.bsky.social and myself Playing/Discussing BREAK!!
One Shot Network Design Club Join a group of designers who have made games with a similar inspirations as they play and discuss each other's games. With James D'Amato co-designer of Cosmic Century Knights. Joel Vreugdenhil Designer of Dawn: The RPG. Randy Lever designer of Into the Clouds. And Reynaldo Madriñan desiger of Break!! Our first game is Sunday 10/26 at 12:00 PM CT Our first discussion is Wednesday 10/29 6:30 PM CT All on Twitch.tv/OneShotRPG
October 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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The Meme with DW from Arthur looking at a sign warning her away from a door saying "this sign can't stop me because I can't read!"
October 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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1. Using a VPN has clearly confused a few algorithms that pull ads for me.

2. America is a hilariously bleak parody of itself.
An ad showing the exterior of a restroom stall that reads: "Lost Guns in Public Restrooms? Not Any More!"
October 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Counterpoint: War is a parasitic disease to civilization
Psychology today article titled "Peace is a Modern Invention"
October 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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I totally forgot the bananas panel we are doing at NYCC this year.

To fit the horror theme for the show, @systemmastery.bsky.social @gurglespasm.bsky.social and I are going to do a Worldbuilding panel where we create new elder gods and then perform a ritual to summon one.
SUMMON NEW ELDER GODS NYCC Panel and Signing featuring James D'Amato, Jef Aldrich, and Jon Taylor Saturday, October 11th 11:00 AM 1E Comm Stage Book signing at 12 PM, Hall 1A Tables 39-48
October 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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I googled trying to understand this exchange and my only answer was these lions 69ing
September 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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This can only mean one thing: some one must have jumped on his head three times.
Article titled "nintendo of America president Doug Bowser steps down"
September 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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The first Image had the wrong day of the week! This is TODAY Wednesday the 24th at 4:00 PM CT!
Cosmic Century Knights adventure stream with Cate Osborn, Nathan Blades, and Andi Licht! Wednesday September 24th 4:00 PM Central
September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Quick update about the @possibleworlds.bsky.social streams tonight! We had some cast changes.
@theneoncaster.bsky.social
@catieosaurus.bsky.social
and Andi Licht play CCK!

@meghanlynnftw.bsky.social
Cate Osborn
and I play Homecoming!

Starting at 4:00 PM CT!
September 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Oh shit is Star Wars about to get good again?
The title logo for "Star Wars: The Mandelorian and Grogu" with "& Knuckles" tacked onto it.
September 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Any time I see a big brand put their name on a thing they don't usually make I think "they are upcharging for that logo."

This little gremlin bastard man would never know that
September 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Yesterday I had a lovely surprise as this was dropped off on my doorstep from @themonstersknow.com

I said it before and I'll say it again, the storytelling work Keith does through manipulating mechanics and tactics is extraordinary. I'm really excited to see a book more explicitly about design.
September 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM