Shrike Publishing
@shrikepublishing.bsky.social
A nest of tabletop games and fiction. | R. Val (she/her), F. Dan O'Neill (he/him)
Follow @shrikepublishing.com for more frequent updates. Major releases posted here.
Linktr.ee/shrikepublishing
Follow @shrikepublishing.com for more frequent updates. Major releases posted here.
Linktr.ee/shrikepublishing
Reminder that 1. Robin (R. Val, me) needs some support and 2. I'm folding all tabletop and writing talk into my main bc i'm bad at managing two accounts
So ends @shrikepublishing.bsky.social
Long live
@shrikepublishing.com
So ends @shrikepublishing.bsky.social
Long live
@shrikepublishing.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Reminder that 1. Robin (R. Val, me) needs some support and 2. I'm folding all tabletop and writing talk into my main bc i'm bad at managing two accounts
So ends @shrikepublishing.bsky.social
Long live
@shrikepublishing.com
So ends @shrikepublishing.bsky.social
Long live
@shrikepublishing.com
Our very own Robin Val needs help! If you are fond of Era of Silence or Blood Neon and want to see more of things like that, or you just want to support a disabled trans woman, consider pitching in
February 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Our very own Robin Val needs help! If you are fond of Era of Silence or Blood Neon and want to see more of things like that, or you just want to support a disabled trans woman, consider pitching in
Nothing is as energizing as getting a really cool story idea
February 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Nothing is as energizing as getting a really cool story idea
The Raven Guard are the coolest Space Marine faction because they dare to ask "what if humanity's greatest warriors were dying from consumption"
February 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The Raven Guard are the coolest Space Marine faction because they dare to ask "what if humanity's greatest warriors were dying from consumption"
Reposted by Shrike Publishing
Our party doesn't have a wizard so we're identifying all the potions we just found with a taste testing.
September 6, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Our party doesn't have a wizard so we're identifying all the potions we just found with a taste testing.
Reposted by Shrike Publishing
Shrike Publishing is forever chasing that elusive market of "girls who like combat"
September 2, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Shrike Publishing is forever chasing that elusive market of "girls who like combat"
Reposted by Shrike Publishing
I have issues with authority
August 30, 2023 at 11:33 PM
I have issues with authority
Reposted by Shrike Publishing
You know how tabletop Game Designers love Capitalizing Things that they think are Important? What do You think of that?
August 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM
You know how tabletop Game Designers love Capitalizing Things that they think are Important? What do You think of that?
Reposted by Shrike Publishing
TAC COMBAT DESIGNERS
Can your system handle Baby In A Bag?
It's a beloved Era of Silence tactic where they take the smallest guy, give her a gun, and throw her into an advantageous flanking position
How would that work in your game?
Can your system handle Baby In A Bag?
It's a beloved Era of Silence tactic where they take the smallest guy, give her a gun, and throw her into an advantageous flanking position
How would that work in your game?
August 25, 2023 at 3:22 AM
TAC COMBAT DESIGNERS
Can your system handle Baby In A Bag?
It's a beloved Era of Silence tactic where they take the smallest guy, give her a gun, and throw her into an advantageous flanking position
How would that work in your game?
Can your system handle Baby In A Bag?
It's a beloved Era of Silence tactic where they take the smallest guy, give her a gun, and throw her into an advantageous flanking position
How would that work in your game?
"From the body of the fallen mage you find an enchanted knife."
"Neat! What does it do?"
"When you stab someone with it, they die"
"Neat! What does it do?"
"When you stab someone with it, they die"
January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"From the body of the fallen mage you find an enchanted knife."
"Neat! What does it do?"
"When you stab someone with it, they die"
"Neat! What does it do?"
"When you stab someone with it, they die"
Trans Shrike for reasons that should be apparent to anyone paying attention
January 31, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Trans Shrike for reasons that should be apparent to anyone paying attention
If you make me pay 60 dollars for your book and there isn't at least a scannable copy of the character sheet in the back I'm stealing something from your house
January 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
If you make me pay 60 dollars for your book and there isn't at least a scannable copy of the character sheet in the back I'm stealing something from your house
Recommendations for ttrpg starter packs? I mostly just kept up with moots from the Twitter days
January 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Recommendations for ttrpg starter packs? I mostly just kept up with moots from the Twitter days
Look at your dice game. Ask how many rolls are concrete vs. vibes and GM fiat. Ask why isn't just solved with playing cards.
You may have answers, but you'll have to search your soul a bit and that's always good
You may have answers, but you'll have to search your soul a bit and that's always good
January 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Look at your dice game. Ask how many rolls are concrete vs. vibes and GM fiat. Ask why isn't just solved with playing cards.
You may have answers, but you'll have to search your soul a bit and that's always good
You may have answers, but you'll have to search your soul a bit and that's always good
Keeping it brief, stuff is hard and tight rn as I couch hop around and try to exist as a disabled (recovering) trans woman in Trump's America. If you have any fondness for my work, consider tossing a few bucks to my patreon!
Did you know I'm a writer? Did you know potions and space elevators are super cool? Did you know all my work is available for free? Did you know you can get early releases, exclusive content, and free physical copies? Well now you do!
Support me on patreon!
www.patreon.com/c/shrikepubl...
Support me on patreon!
www.patreon.com/c/shrikepubl...
Get more from Shrike Publishing on Patreon
Tabletop RPGs, Fiction, and Media
www.patreon.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Keeping it brief, stuff is hard and tight rn as I couch hop around and try to exist as a disabled (recovering) trans woman in Trump's America. If you have any fondness for my work, consider tossing a few bucks to my patreon!
Read one of R. Val's fine novellas, completely for free! All of her fiction is designed to expand and define the world of the Long Silence (Era of Silence)
shrikepublishing.com/talonborne/m...
Memory Leak is a novella I've gone on a journey with. I think it has a lot of good moments and heart to it. Definitely worth a read if you like high action and high concept science fantasy!
Memory Leak is a novella I've gone on a journey with. I think it has a lot of good moments and heart to it. Definitely worth a read if you like high action and high concept science fantasy!
Era of Silence: Memory Leak — Shrike Publishing
Join Alice, a woman born unable to receive alchemical assistance, as she and her team venture to the heart of the wastelands. The mission? Steal damning evidence out of their target’s head. Novella...
shrikepublishing.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Read one of R. Val's fine novellas, completely for free! All of her fiction is designed to expand and define the world of the Long Silence (Era of Silence)
People waiting on the Sins of Dreams Era of Silence module from the Kickstarter will be pleased to hear I've brought Dan back on board to expedite the process. More on that in a backer update
January 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
People waiting on the Sins of Dreams Era of Silence module from the Kickstarter will be pleased to hear I've brought Dan back on board to expedite the process. More on that in a backer update
People waiting on the Bearer of the True Sight zines will have their patience rewarded soon. I had to pivot to A5 and have been caught up in Big Girl Unemployment Paperwork(TM). Doing a final editing pass, setting up the cover file, and then sending it off to the printer
January 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
People waiting on the Bearer of the True Sight zines will have their patience rewarded soon. I had to pivot to A5 and have been caught up in Big Girl Unemployment Paperwork(TM). Doing a final editing pass, setting up the cover file, and then sending it off to the printer
Did Mixam raise their prices? Running a new zine and it's triple the price than a novella of twice the length was same time last year
December 13, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Did Mixam raise their prices? Running a new zine and it's triple the price than a novella of twice the length was same time last year
Catch this exclusive Shrike Publishing project by our very own R. Val. $5 or more!
December 13, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Catch this exclusive Shrike Publishing project by our very own R. Val. $5 or more!
I'm a writer lady trying to get some transgender legal expenses covered before January 20th. So I'm doing a pre-order run for print copies of one of my stories: Bearer of the True Sight. A journey of faith in a weird future fantasy city. $5 or more
ko-fi.com/s/2a6cd25bc0
ko-fi.com/s/2a6cd25bc0
PRE-ORDER | Era of Silence: Bearer of the True Sight | SHORT STORY PRINT - Shrike Publishing's Ko-fi Shop
PRE-ORDERS END DECEMBER 8TH!!!
Acolyte Mira returns to her home city after a year’s pilgrimage. She carries a holy relic, a pair of eyes. Now, she is...
ko-fi.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:36 PM
I'm a writer lady trying to get some transgender legal expenses covered before January 20th. So I'm doing a pre-order run for print copies of one of my stories: Bearer of the True Sight. A journey of faith in a weird future fantasy city. $5 or more
ko-fi.com/s/2a6cd25bc0
ko-fi.com/s/2a6cd25bc0
Lets gooooo
November 29, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Lets gooooo
#ttrpg creatives! We are expected to wear many hats. Score yourselves out of five:
💭 Creating scenarios 5/5
🎭 Running games 5/5
⚙️ Creating systems 6/5
📝 Writing games 5/5
📐 Producing a book 5/5
📢 Promoting a book 5/5
🤝 Networking 5/5
I am beyond reproach
💭 Creating scenarios 5/5
🎭 Running games 5/5
⚙️ Creating systems 6/5
📝 Writing games 5/5
📐 Producing a book 5/5
📢 Promoting a book 5/5
🤝 Networking 5/5
I am beyond reproach
#ttrpg creatives! We are expected to wear many hats. Score yourselves out of five:
💭 Creating scenarios 4/5
🎭 Running games 2/5
⚙️ Creating systems 5/5
📝 Writing games 4/5
📐 Producing a book 3/5
📢 Promoting a book 1/5
🤝 Networking 1/5
💭 Creating scenarios 4/5
🎭 Running games 2/5
⚙️ Creating systems 5/5
📝 Writing games 4/5
📐 Producing a book 3/5
📢 Promoting a book 1/5
🤝 Networking 1/5
Killing time while I wait to set up for Dragonmeet:
#ttrpg creatives! We are expected to wear many hats. Score yourselves out of five:
💭 Creating scenarios 5/5
🎭 Running games 2/5
⚙️ Creating systems 3/5
📝 Writing games 4/5
📐 Producing a book 3.5/5
📢 Promoting a book 1/5
🤝 Networking 2/5
#ttrpg creatives! We are expected to wear many hats. Score yourselves out of five:
💭 Creating scenarios 5/5
🎭 Running games 2/5
⚙️ Creating systems 3/5
📝 Writing games 4/5
📐 Producing a book 3.5/5
📢 Promoting a book 1/5
🤝 Networking 2/5
November 29, 2024 at 4:24 PM
#ttrpg creatives! We are expected to wear many hats. Score yourselves out of five:
💭 Creating scenarios 5/5
🎭 Running games 5/5
⚙️ Creating systems 6/5
📝 Writing games 5/5
📐 Producing a book 5/5
📢 Promoting a book 5/5
🤝 Networking 5/5
I am beyond reproach
💭 Creating scenarios 5/5
🎭 Running games 5/5
⚙️ Creating systems 6/5
📝 Writing games 5/5
📐 Producing a book 5/5
📢 Promoting a book 5/5
🤝 Networking 5/5
I am beyond reproach
Reposted by Shrike Publishing
Did you know @songbirdaflame.bsky.social and I made a tactical combat game that aims to provide depth without bogging you down in bookkeeping?
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon
November 24, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Did you know @songbirdaflame.bsky.social and I made a tactical combat game that aims to provide depth without bogging you down in bookkeeping?
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon