Rick Schmelz
@rickschmelz.bsky.social
Public School Tech Jockey
He/Him
TTRPG Enthusiast -TTRPG alt account = @RickSchmelzTTRPG.bsky.social
Goofy Curmudgeon
Apostate Catholic
WARNING: Swears. A lot.
No Crypto, FFS
I speak for me, not anyone else - outrage accordingly
He/Him
TTRPG Enthusiast -TTRPG alt account = @RickSchmelzTTRPG.bsky.social
Goofy Curmudgeon
Apostate Catholic
WARNING: Swears. A lot.
No Crypto, FFS
I speak for me, not anyone else - outrage accordingly
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Hey, so, I've been fired. Now that I'm unemployed like the other half of Bluesky, if anyone knows of work for a writer, reporter, or nonprofit grants manager, I'd be much obliged. You all know where to find me.
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Hey, so, I've been fired. Now that I'm unemployed like the other half of Bluesky, if anyone knows of work for a writer, reporter, or nonprofit grants manager, I'd be much obliged. You all know where to find me.
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Been a busy week, but it's high time for some Shameless Self-Promotion!
First up - THE MANHUNTER
The next Novel of the Underground is on track for early December, and more information is coming soon. Until then, enjoy this #CoverReveal and the work of the talented Andrew Varenhorst.
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First up - THE MANHUNTER
The next Novel of the Underground is on track for early December, and more information is coming soon. Until then, enjoy this #CoverReveal and the work of the talented Andrew Varenhorst.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Been a busy week, but it's high time for some Shameless Self-Promotion!
First up - THE MANHUNTER
The next Novel of the Underground is on track for early December, and more information is coming soon. Until then, enjoy this #CoverReveal and the work of the talented Andrew Varenhorst.
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First up - THE MANHUNTER
The next Novel of the Underground is on track for early December, and more information is coming soon. Until then, enjoy this #CoverReveal and the work of the talented Andrew Varenhorst.
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Once every while I like to paint portraits for gaming companies and book projects! This character was painted for Monte Cook Games 3 years ago or so. I got a lot of freedom with this assignment and I enjoyed the process throughout.
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Once every while I like to paint portraits for gaming companies and book projects! This character was painted for Monte Cook Games 3 years ago or so. I got a lot of freedom with this assignment and I enjoyed the process throughout.
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We have an immediate need for an RPG proofreader. This is a paid gig, proofing just over 11,000 words. Experience is preferred.
Please email jon@handiwork.games with your resume and rate. If you don't have a set rate that's fine - we can talk.
Please feel free to share, tag and recommend.
Please email jon@handiwork.games with your resume and rate. If you don't have a set rate that's fine - we can talk.
Please feel free to share, tag and recommend.
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We have an immediate need for an RPG proofreader. This is a paid gig, proofing just over 11,000 words. Experience is preferred.
Please email jon@handiwork.games with your resume and rate. If you don't have a set rate that's fine - we can talk.
Please feel free to share, tag and recommend.
Please email jon@handiwork.games with your resume and rate. If you don't have a set rate that's fine - we can talk.
Please feel free to share, tag and recommend.
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Get your GM/DM a gift that says "We don't blame you for that TPK..."
The last six walnut dice daggers I will make this year (and honestly, probably for the foreseeable future) are now available in my online shop!
ko-fi.com/builtbybittl...
#ttrpg #tabletoprpg #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #daggerheart
The last six walnut dice daggers I will make this year (and honestly, probably for the foreseeable future) are now available in my online shop!
ko-fi.com/builtbybittl...
#ttrpg #tabletoprpg #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #daggerheart
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Get your GM/DM a gift that says "We don't blame you for that TPK..."
The last six walnut dice daggers I will make this year (and honestly, probably for the foreseeable future) are now available in my online shop!
ko-fi.com/builtbybittl...
#ttrpg #tabletoprpg #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #daggerheart
The last six walnut dice daggers I will make this year (and honestly, probably for the foreseeable future) are now available in my online shop!
ko-fi.com/builtbybittl...
#ttrpg #tabletoprpg #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #daggerheart
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You will never eradicate trans people.
The number of trans people will NEVER be zero.
Die mad about it.
The number of trans people will NEVER be zero.
Die mad about it.
November 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
You will never eradicate trans people.
The number of trans people will NEVER be zero.
Die mad about it.
The number of trans people will NEVER be zero.
Die mad about it.
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Have shop.
Neat things.
Wares if you have coin, etc.
This concludes another flawless bit of self promotion.
artificerind.threadless.com
Neat things.
Wares if you have coin, etc.
This concludes another flawless bit of self promotion.
artificerind.threadless.com
Artificer Industries | Featuring custom t-shirts, prints, and more
artificerind's Shop
artificerind.threadless.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Have shop.
Neat things.
Wares if you have coin, etc.
This concludes another flawless bit of self promotion.
artificerind.threadless.com
Neat things.
Wares if you have coin, etc.
This concludes another flawless bit of self promotion.
artificerind.threadless.com
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there is time to order and get some cool funny silly t-shirts for cool funny silly people for Christmas if you want to. And because it's Black Friday I am offering 0% off because Fuck Black Friday, my margins on these are vanishingly small anyway but your support keeps me housed and fed. 🤗
🧵 UPDATE FOR MY BIRTHDAY:
Hi, so AI killed my career(s) and I'm still barely holding on. Some people tried to get me to start a fundraiser, but that felt weird, so I thought maybe if I was contributing something? So I started making shirts. Can you share this and maybe think about grabbing some?
Hi, so AI killed my career(s) and I'm still barely holding on. Some people tried to get me to start a fundraiser, but that felt weird, so I thought maybe if I was contributing something? So I started making shirts. Can you share this and maybe think about grabbing some?
Stuff, from The Internet
tylerfromtheinternet.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
there is time to order and get some cool funny silly t-shirts for cool funny silly people for Christmas if you want to. And because it's Black Friday I am offering 0% off because Fuck Black Friday, my margins on these are vanishingly small anyway but your support keeps me housed and fed. 🤗
Had to go to the hardware store (locally owned Ace) today so I could fix a showerhead. Other than that, picked up a prescription and some food.
Go anywhere near a Kohls or a Big Box Store?
Fuck that noise.
Only other place I'm going is the pizza pub to visit with friends and my Big Bro's ghost.
Go anywhere near a Kohls or a Big Box Store?
Fuck that noise.
Only other place I'm going is the pizza pub to visit with friends and my Big Bro's ghost.
November 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Had to go to the hardware store (locally owned Ace) today so I could fix a showerhead. Other than that, picked up a prescription and some food.
Go anywhere near a Kohls or a Big Box Store?
Fuck that noise.
Only other place I'm going is the pizza pub to visit with friends and my Big Bro's ghost.
Go anywhere near a Kohls or a Big Box Store?
Fuck that noise.
Only other place I'm going is the pizza pub to visit with friends and my Big Bro's ghost.
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"People won’t let you live the way you want to, but if you’re strong enough or quick enough, at least you don’t have to live the way they want you to. I live, though, no matter what."
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"People won’t let you live the way you want to, but if you’re strong enough or quick enough, at least you don’t have to live the way they want you to. I live, though, no matter what."
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
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So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
So, Jesus said there will always be poor people (Matthew 26:11).
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
He also said (everywhere!) look after the poor.
The fact that there will always be poor people means Christians will always have an obligation to look after them.
Any other view is a form of Christianity that doesn't follow Christ.
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As we gather around the table this #Thanksgiving, we’re thinking about the workers who made it all possible: the hands that picked the pumpkins, sorted the sweet potatoes, and processed the turkey.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As we gather around the table this #Thanksgiving, we’re thinking about the workers who made it all possible: the hands that picked the pumpkins, sorted the sweet potatoes, and processed the turkey.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
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I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
Got the green beans going. Veg broth, lots of seasonings (I ain’t so white I don’t understand flavor,) bits of fried ham and bacon in layers. All day in the crockpot makes the best, IMO.
Next, turkey prep.
Next, turkey prep.
November 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Got the green beans going. Veg broth, lots of seasonings (I ain’t so white I don’t understand flavor,) bits of fried ham and bacon in layers. All day in the crockpot makes the best, IMO.
Next, turkey prep.
Next, turkey prep.
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Okay. I've seen more and more of this on the feed, and I can't mince words anymore.
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Okay. I've seen more and more of this on the feed, and I can't mince words anymore.
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
If you're advocating for pirating books, particularly from indie authors, unfollow me. Now. I don't care about your reasoning, you're not being an activist, and you sure as hell aren't "sticking it to companies"-
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Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
(Yes, I know Whedon is a POS, please refrain from telling me.)
How I'm currently feeling:
I touch the fire and it freezes me,
I look into it and it's black
Why can't I feel?
My skin should crack and peel
I want the fire back
Emotional overload disconnected me from my emotions. I hate it.
#Grief
How I'm currently feeling:
I touch the fire and it freezes me,
I look into it and it's black
Why can't I feel?
My skin should crack and peel
I want the fire back
Emotional overload disconnected me from my emotions. I hate it.
#Grief
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
(Yes, I know Whedon is a POS, please refrain from telling me.)
How I'm currently feeling:
I touch the fire and it freezes me,
I look into it and it's black
Why can't I feel?
My skin should crack and peel
I want the fire back
Emotional overload disconnected me from my emotions. I hate it.
#Grief
How I'm currently feeling:
I touch the fire and it freezes me,
I look into it and it's black
Why can't I feel?
My skin should crack and peel
I want the fire back
Emotional overload disconnected me from my emotions. I hate it.
#Grief
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sunday thoughts: I wonder if people who go to church know that they don’t have to
November 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
sunday thoughts: I wonder if people who go to church know that they don’t have to
Staring down Thanksgiving and Christmas while grieving the loss of two of my brothers fucking sucks. It's also a complicated grieving process for - reasons.
For everyone missing someone this year, no matter the reason, you're not alone. I hope you find some peace and joy this year.
#grief
For everyone missing someone this year, no matter the reason, you're not alone. I hope you find some peace and joy this year.
#grief
November 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Staring down Thanksgiving and Christmas while grieving the loss of two of my brothers fucking sucks. It's also a complicated grieving process for - reasons.
For everyone missing someone this year, no matter the reason, you're not alone. I hope you find some peace and joy this year.
#grief
For everyone missing someone this year, no matter the reason, you're not alone. I hope you find some peace and joy this year.
#grief
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#selfpromosaturday 🎲
You have 3 days left to back Shallow Graves- an adventure anthology for the artpunk #OSR game Tombpunk 💀
I had the honor of writing the titular adventure for this #TTRPG book full of new locales, lethal foes, shady AF NPCs, & neondark art 🤘
You have 3 days left to back Shallow Graves- an adventure anthology for the artpunk #OSR game Tombpunk 💀
I had the honor of writing the titular adventure for this #TTRPG book full of new locales, lethal foes, shady AF NPCs, & neondark art 🤘
Shallow Graves: Cult of the Moon Spider for Tombpunk RPG
All-new adventures, Stick Figures, and a reprint for the lo-fi, high-chaos roleplaying game TOMBPUNK!
www.kickstarter.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#selfpromosaturday 🎲
You have 3 days left to back Shallow Graves- an adventure anthology for the artpunk #OSR game Tombpunk 💀
I had the honor of writing the titular adventure for this #TTRPG book full of new locales, lethal foes, shady AF NPCs, & neondark art 🤘
You have 3 days left to back Shallow Graves- an adventure anthology for the artpunk #OSR game Tombpunk 💀
I had the honor of writing the titular adventure for this #TTRPG book full of new locales, lethal foes, shady AF NPCs, & neondark art 🤘
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"Oh Mamdani, you're so lovely!!!"
"Yes I know it, I can't help it!"
"Yes I know it, I can't help it!"
big bugs bunny getting elmer fudd to marry him vibes in the white house currently i see
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"Oh Mamdani, you're so lovely!!!"
"Yes I know it, I can't help it!"
"Yes I know it, I can't help it!"
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Mother Jones: Before Jonas Salk and his vaccine came along, 500,000 people world wide were paralyzed or killed by polio every year. Now anti-vax nutcases are claiming high doses of Vitamin C cure polio, and the Polio vaccine isn’t needed, nor does it work. They claim it’s just not a big deal.
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Mother Jones: Before Jonas Salk and his vaccine came along, 500,000 people world wide were paralyzed or killed by polio every year. Now anti-vax nutcases are claiming high doses of Vitamin C cure polio, and the Polio vaccine isn’t needed, nor does it work. They claim it’s just not a big deal.