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pillarworks.bsky.social
@pillarworks.bsky.social
Bringing power to the people and inviting you to imagine new worlds and embrace the power of storytelling

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Don't be afraid
March 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Hang in there, friends. It's going to be tough, I know that. I have a feeling things will get a lot worse before they get better. But it's only over if we give up. Keep the hope alive, whatever it takes. Stay strong!
March 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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hopefully this wasn’t made by someone problematic but some of you should meditate on this today of all days
November 28, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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November 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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Seeing how scattered RPG design/theory stuff is these days, I'm all the more glad I've chosen to put all my blog stuff up for free.

I had considered gating paid stuff on Patreon but a) that'd require regular posting and b) god why add another layer?

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Deeper in the Game
From geekdom to freedom
bankuei.wordpress.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:01 PM
It's probably impossible to really separate an artist from their art
December 14, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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Being present and aware at navigating social media.
December 6, 2023 at 6:42 PM
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character portraits, some guys you could play or be (posting soon here: comradery.co/amandalee)
spot art for your #ttrpgs! comes in b&w and color!
December 6, 2023 at 6:19 PM
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This Facebook post from Perry Miniatures is excellent. They've managed to acquire a set of Peter Cushing's wargame campaign notes. Some brilliant stuff in here (includes a note to himself to make a standard for Oliver Reed!)

www.facebook.com/100057645549...
Peter Cushing; Campaign notes. As... - Perry Miniatures
Peter Cushing; Campaign notes. As promised a little closer look at some of the notes. After days of reading through Peter Cushing’s fascinating notes;...
www.facebook.com
November 4, 2023 at 7:50 AM
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Periodical reminder of freebies available on my kofi ✨
ko-fi.com/alderdoodle/...
November 4, 2023 at 10:17 AM
I fucking love doing nothing. I love idleness! I love rest! I love goofing off! It's so good!
November 3, 2023 at 6:26 PM
November 3, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Post rock
November 1, 2023 at 11:47 AM
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My wraparound cover for Let Us Build a Tower, an upcoming RPG set in mythical Babel.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cal...
October 31, 2023 at 9:04 PM
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Basically, exceptional creators try a bunch of shit for a long time before finding That Thing They Do For A Long Time And Become Known For

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Understanding the onset of hot streaks across artistic, cultural, and scientific careers - Nature Co...
Despite their ubiquitous nature across a wide range of creative domains, it remains unclear if there is any regularity underlying the beginning of successful periods in a career. Here, the authors dev...
www.nature.com
October 27, 2023 at 3:57 PM
what in the hell am i even reading right now? what does any of this mean
October 26, 2023 at 2:22 AM
There's got to be at least one sanitation worker out there who's suspiciously into sniffing garbage
October 26, 2023 at 12:31 AM
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“operating a gas-powered leaf blower for an hour emits as much smog-forming pollution as driving a Toyota Camry from Los Angeles to Denver.” grist.org/solutions/le...
Hear that? It’s the sound of leaf blower bans.
As restrictions spread, neighborhoods are getting quieter — and cleaner.
grist.org
October 25, 2023 at 4:24 PM
Mine are:
-enthusiastically amoral wizard
-practical and heroic rogue (or spell thief, if possible)
-enormous mountain of bulk and power
-friendly but shifty and gross druid
my TTRPG personalities
-big buff heart of gold
-highly sociable and prone to romance
-neurodivergently obsessed with one particular weird thing
My TTRPG Personalities
- Gay flirt (bad at it)
- High INT problem solver
- Jackass
October 25, 2023 at 12:52 AM
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🚨 new blog post 🚨

What can OVER THE GARDEN WALL teach us about creating adventures? A whole lot, it turns out! Let's break down the structure so we can use it for our own designs.

www.mindstormpress.com/under-the-ho...
Under the Hood of the Garden Wall
Deconstructing Over the Garden Wall to help with RPG adventure design.
www.mindstormpress.com
October 24, 2023 at 1:47 PM
The universe doesn't rush, yet everything gets accomplished. Trust the timing.
October 23, 2023 at 11:54 PM
Roaming around and doing my weekend errands like
October 21, 2023 at 6:37 PM
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Tribute to the Wisdom of Adaptive Ecosystems, the Profound and Sacred

The Steward of Ecological Resilience traversed the intricate wisdom of adaptive systems that transcend mere static understanding.

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October 20, 2023 at 7:42 PM
Deja vu all over again
October 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM