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j strautman
@strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
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Touring bass player. Audio editing, music, and co-GM for Planet Arcana. Fledgling game designer. Supernatural horror fan. Non binary TTRPG nerd (they/them)
https://strautmaskreplica.carrd.co/
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j strautman @strautmaskreplica.bsky.social · Aug 12
A Fool’s Errand is a tarot-fueled science fantasy game set in a vibrant post-calamity world of Androids, Humans, and those in between.

The digital version is available now!

strautmaskreplica.itch.io/a-fools-errand
Mockup cover of A Fool's Errand on a pink background, with "DIGITAL VERSION available now" floating below
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manysidedmedia.bsky.social
Hellwhalers | Ep. 1 - The Stygian Sea

Three damned sailors set off on a terrible quest in search of salvation...

Ft. @shenuque.bsky.social @bobigail.bsky.social @brianflaherty.bsky.social @vidityavoleti.bsky.social

Sponsored by @plusoneexp.bsky.social

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Hellwhalers | Session 1 - The Stygian Sea
Podcast Episode · My First Dungeon · 11/13/2025 · 1h 12m
podcasts.apple.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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adambell.games
I'm officially looking for freelance jobs for your tabletop projects. Full details on my website: www.adambell.games/freelance

I'm looking to do just about anything: writing, design consultation, mockups, overview videos, digital play tools, etc.

If you have a project and need help, get in touch!
Hire Adam! • 3D mockups • Product photos • Gameplay overview videos • Digital play tools • Freelance design • Freelance writing • Design consultation • Development editing • Video editing • Layout • Kickstarter page design • Anything else Full details at https://adambell.games/freelance
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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sbworkersunited.org
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.

Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
I'm back in the sound design chair for this incredible series!! Definitely don't miss this
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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manysidedmedia.bsky.social
Tune in tomorrow for Part 1 of our Hellwhalers actual play!

Featuring
@shenuque.bsky.social
@vidityavoleti.bsky.social
@bobigail.bsky.social
@brianflaherty.bsky.social

Sound Design by
@strautmaskreplica.bsky.social

Sponsored by
@plusoneexp.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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totcocoa.bsky.social
ITS HERE ‼️‼️

@planetarcanapod.bsky.social
the physical copy of "a fool's errand" ttrpg with two black cats sniffing it
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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luluinwa.bsky.social
Opening up A Fool’s Errand by @planetarcanapod.bsky.social and seeing Bitters front and center made me inordinately happy!
Photo of a page of a ttrpg book with a drawing of an android in wearing a pink and grey outfit carrying a serving tray. The other half of the page has boxes of text.
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
i forgot how much of the "writing a game" process involves "not writing a game"
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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holloworange.bsky.social
Today was TTRPG-in-your-mail day apparently.

Got A Fool's Errand from @planetarcanapod.bsky.social & Hellpiercers from @sandypuggames.bsky.social!

I can't wait to read both of them!
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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manysidedmedia.bsky.social
Talk of the Table -- Dramaturgy in Actual Play (w/ @byconniechang.bsky.social & @seaplaysrpg.bsky.social )

We dive deep on the use of dramaturgy in actual play: how it supports players, safe artistic storytelling, and long term actual play in @transplanarrpg.bsky.social

pca.st/u2b4x321
Dramaturgy in Actual Play (w/ Connie Chang & Sea Thomas)
pca.st
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
i'll be at PAX U! (in spirit) (my mind and body will be in Toronto having fomo) (i'm fine)
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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pyrhaa.bsky.social
Aaaaaah (and so on and so forth)
#PlanetArcana #AFoolsErrand
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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willjobst.bsky.social
planning a zine quest project? does it have words and sentences? is it a game, an adventure, or both? i'm available in 2026 for new editing projects, so hire me to make you sound good! feel free to get in touch here or elsewhere to chat about what i can do for your project.
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
HELL YEAH
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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friede.bsky.social
A wonderful weekend of deliveries of work by @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social, @strautmaskreplica.bsky.social + @bmars.bsky.social, & @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social

(All purchased myself)
Emily Friedman holds up SPINE and A FOOL’S ERRAND Worlds Beyond Number polyhedral dice
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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iknowadamseats.bsky.social
Yo look what just showed up! Glad I stopped by the house, I've been waiting for this for a hot minute! Hype to check this out when I get home tonight!

(Also this is a whole ass book! I was expecting a zine! Hell yeah @strautmaskreplica.bsky.social & @bmars.bsky.social!)
A copy of J Strautman and B Marsollier's "A Fool's Errand," still in the protective shipping bag it came out of the mail in.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
finished our 31 horror movies for Halloween season, now starting a rewatch of neon genesis evangelion
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
Going live now!
manysidedmedia.bsky.social Many Sided Media @manysidedmedia.bsky.social · 7d
I'll be on a panel for the New Zealand Webfest talking about Actual Play with a bunch of other great creators including Rah Rah from @theheartisadungeon.bsky.social and @strautmaskreplica.bsky.social from @planetarcanapod.bsky.social starting at 5pET.

www.youtube.com/@NZWebFest
NZ Web Fest
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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manysidedmedia.bsky.social
I'll be on a panel for the New Zealand Webfest talking about Actual Play with a bunch of other great creators including Rah Rah from @theheartisadungeon.bsky.social and @strautmaskreplica.bsky.social from @planetarcanapod.bsky.social starting at 5pET.

www.youtube.com/@NZWebFest
NZ Web Fest
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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felixisaacs.bsky.social
Ever wanted to get drunk on sound? Then the #wildsea #rpg *Broadcaster* post might be just up your alley (picture extremely relevant)...

Five days left on the #crowdfund!

#ttrpg #gamefound

gamefound.com/en/projects/...
A complex aspect from the wildsea, describing a decanter of vinylbrandy and the effects it might have on the drinker's voice
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
strautmaskreplica.bsky.social
ok this one feels really good
planetarcanapod.bsky.social Planet Arcana @planetarcanapod.bsky.social · 7d
We have SIX NOMINATIONS at the Canadian Podcast Awards!!

Thank you to everyone who nominated us, and thank you @canpodawards.bsky.social !!!
Planet Arcana podcast logo. Above it, "Canadian Podcast Awards / Prix Canadiens du Balado." Below, "The 8th Annual Canadian Podcast Awards. 6 NOMINATIONS Including Outstanding Fiction Series, People's Choice, & Outstanding Production for a Series"
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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planetarcanapod.bsky.social
I believe ANYONE can vote for us for People's Choice, and Canadians with membership (which is free!) can vote for the other categories.

It would mean a lot if you voted for us <3

canpodawards.ca/vote/
The Canadian Podcast Awards
Canadians have been pumping out podcasts for well over a decade now, and we're pretty good at it.
canpodawards.ca
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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planetarcanapod.bsky.social
We are nominated for:

Outstanding Fiction Series
Oustanding Leisure Series
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for a Series
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for a Series
Outstanding Production for a Series
People’s Choice (!!)
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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planetarcanapod.bsky.social
We have SIX NOMINATIONS at the Canadian Podcast Awards!!

Thank you to everyone who nominated us, and thank you @canpodawards.bsky.social !!!
Planet Arcana podcast logo. Above it, "Canadian Podcast Awards / Prix Canadiens du Balado." Below, "The 8th Annual Canadian Podcast Awards. 6 NOMINATIONS Including Outstanding Fiction Series, People's Choice, & Outstanding Production for a Series"
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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planetarcanapod.bsky.social
🎰🃏 IT'S A GAMBLE 🃏🎰
💎🤖 E1 - THE BIG HOOF 🤖💎

OUT TODAY!

Welcome to Denseburg! A perfectly normal city where some entirely standard criminals perpetrate a completely routine diamond heist that goes totally smoothly, with not a single unexpected complication.

LISTEN NOW!
Red background with the top of a large pink heart in the middle. At the top left, yellow cursive text reads, “Episode 1: The Big Hoof”. Below it, the logo for the series: “It’s a Gamble.” To the right, three characters in a group shot. G Vitae: They are wearing a green full body suit with a short yellow jacket. They’re smiling looking at their phone which is alight with emoji reactions. Sublime Virga: She has translucent green skin, long green hair, wearing shorteralls, and she’s kneeling holding a wrench. Connie Pactor: She is a golden cloud android with a translucent head dome. She’s large, wearing a well tailored blue suit and standing with her hand in her pocket.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM