Charles
@tabletoplibrarian.bsky.social
Lover, Reader, and Collector of TTRPGs
See what I'm running here: https://startplaying.games/gm/charles-smalls
See what I'm running here: https://startplaying.games/gm/charles-smalls
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classic meets protoverse #THEPROTOMEN
October 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
classic meets protoverse #THEPROTOMEN
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It’s Wednesday! What does that mean? We celebrate Woden. How do we celebrate Woden? By recommending what comics you should buy in the shop with #WeReadsComics. What’s caught your eye? Creators, don’t be shy. Comics! Comics for Woden!
May 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s Wednesday! What does that mean? We celebrate Woden. How do we celebrate Woden? By recommending what comics you should buy in the shop with #WeReadsComics. What’s caught your eye? Creators, don’t be shy. Comics! Comics for Woden!
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There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"
as someone who lives nextdoor to both supportive housing and public housing, i need people to understand that the best locations for both are going to be the central neighborhoods in a metropolitan area, where there is easy and reliable access to services and jobs.
May 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"
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Your School House Rock moment......
May 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Your School House Rock moment......
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If you're already eagerly awaiting the next episode of Quinns Quest (I know we are!) you should check out our interview with @itsquinns.bsky.social about his pivot to TTRPGs and how he approaches game criticism.
open.spotify.com/episode/5oiv...
open.spotify.com/episode/5oiv...
The Games Deserve Better Criticism (w/ Quinns)
Talk of the Table · Episode
open.spotify.com
May 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
If you're already eagerly awaiting the next episode of Quinns Quest (I know we are!) you should check out our interview with @itsquinns.bsky.social about his pivot to TTRPGs and how he approaches game criticism.
open.spotify.com/episode/5oiv...
open.spotify.com/episode/5oiv...
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It's true. All of it:
Superman is the hero 2025 needs, and Justice League writer Mark Waid knows why: "There is a sense of dread that is an undercurrent to every moment of our lives," and "Superman is always the symbol of hope" www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-co...
Superman is the hero 2025 needs, and Justice League writer Mark Waid knows why: "There is a sense of dread that is an undercurrent to every moment of our lives," and "Superman is always the symbol of hope" www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-co...
Superman is the hero 2025 needs, and Justice League writer Mark Waid knows why: "There is a sense of dread that is an undercurrent to every moment of our lives," and "Superman is always the symbol of ...
"Superman is always the symbol of what we can accomplish if we pull together, what we can do if we have empathy"
www.gamesradar.com
April 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It's true. All of it:
Superman is the hero 2025 needs, and Justice League writer Mark Waid knows why: "There is a sense of dread that is an undercurrent to every moment of our lives," and "Superman is always the symbol of hope" www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-co...
Superman is the hero 2025 needs, and Justice League writer Mark Waid knows why: "There is a sense of dread that is an undercurrent to every moment of our lives," and "Superman is always the symbol of hope" www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-co...
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Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
March 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
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AOC: If you are an LGBTQ kid or family, we cannot throw you under the bus in order to win an election. In this house, we stand together
March 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
AOC: If you are an LGBTQ kid or family, we cannot throw you under the bus in order to win an election. In this house, we stand together
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This is a delicate issue. My position is as such:
Fuck you, you fucking piss fucker.
The only value Sarah McBride has for the trans community is a stark reminder that "representation" alone will never save us.
Fuck you, you fucking piss fucker.
The only value Sarah McBride has for the trans community is a stark reminder that "representation" alone will never save us.
SCOOP: Sarah McBride and other Dems have discussed how the party must accept Ds with differing stances on trans rights to not alienate people
“We have to create more space in our tent,” she told me
An inside look at Dems’ reshuffling on trans issues:
www.notus.org/congress/tra...
“We have to create more space in our tent,” she told me
An inside look at Dems’ reshuffling on trans issues:
www.notus.org/congress/tra...
Inside Democrats’ Reshuffling on Trans Issues
Democrats are talking about how to handle transgender rights politically, after infighting and flailing over the issue in the last year. “We have to create more space in our tent,” said Rep. Sarah McB...
www.notus.org
March 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is a delicate issue. My position is as such:
Fuck you, you fucking piss fucker.
The only value Sarah McBride has for the trans community is a stark reminder that "representation" alone will never save us.
Fuck you, you fucking piss fucker.
The only value Sarah McBride has for the trans community is a stark reminder that "representation" alone will never save us.
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Unions now, more than ever.
March 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Unions now, more than ever.
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Never gonna get over how good astrobot is
March 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Never gonna get over how good astrobot is
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Every person on Bluesky should know:
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
March 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Every person on Bluesky should know:
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
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Not that I was ever particularly rah-rah for milquetoast technocratic neoliberalism, but I cannot really articulate how crestfallen by and even radicalized against the Democratic party the past five months have made me.
I am absolutely convinced they will do nothing of substance to stop any of this
I am absolutely convinced they will do nothing of substance to stop any of this
March 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Not that I was ever particularly rah-rah for milquetoast technocratic neoliberalism, but I cannot really articulate how crestfallen by and even radicalized against the Democratic party the past five months have made me.
I am absolutely convinced they will do nothing of substance to stop any of this
I am absolutely convinced they will do nothing of substance to stop any of this
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if i used the phrase "medium-trust gaming group" ; what would you believe that to mean?
March 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
if i used the phrase "medium-trust gaming group" ; what would you believe that to mean?
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BALTIMORE: We’re back in town for GAMEFACE 2025! Stop by Peabody Heights Brewery for a free TTRPG micro-con Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9 from 12-8pm. Hope to see you there!
March 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
BALTIMORE: We’re back in town for GAMEFACE 2025! Stop by Peabody Heights Brewery for a free TTRPG micro-con Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9 from 12-8pm. Hope to see you there!
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When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations.
When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️
When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations.
When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️
When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️
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The local indie ttrpg con is starting tomorrow! I'm getting hyped!
(you should go, it's free to attend and it's at cool brewery with a huge arcade)
#ttrpg #dmv
www.gamefacecon.com?m=1
(you should go, it's free to attend and it's at cool brewery with a huge arcade)
#ttrpg #dmv
www.gamefacecon.com?m=1
GAMEFACECON
www.gamefacecon.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The local indie ttrpg con is starting tomorrow! I'm getting hyped!
(you should go, it's free to attend and it's at cool brewery with a huge arcade)
#ttrpg #dmv
www.gamefacecon.com?m=1
(you should go, it's free to attend and it's at cool brewery with a huge arcade)
#ttrpg #dmv
www.gamefacecon.com?m=1
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BREAKING: A federal judge just ordered the reinstatement of Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.
She was fired by Trump to damage the labor board’s ability to function.
She was fired by Trump to damage the labor board’s ability to function.
March 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge just ordered the reinstatement of Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.
She was fired by Trump to damage the labor board’s ability to function.
She was fired by Trump to damage the labor board’s ability to function.
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I once again apologize to DC Comics for ever saying that “Americans elect a supervillain as president” was a stupid storyline.
If anything, you downplayed it from just how stupid it really is. 🙄
If anything, you downplayed it from just how stupid it really is. 🙄
March 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I once again apologize to DC Comics for ever saying that “Americans elect a supervillain as president” was a stupid storyline.
If anything, you downplayed it from just how stupid it really is. 🙄
If anything, you downplayed it from just how stupid it really is. 🙄
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MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say
March 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say
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my article on the Palette Grid (which explores my dissatisfaction with lines and veils, and which opens up new approaches to discussing safety during play) is now available for the general public:
possumcreek.medium.com/the-palette-...
possumcreek.medium.com/the-palette-...
The Palette Grid (a safety tool)
While I’ve been working on a new game lately (Seven-Part Pact, as if I’m ever working on anything else) I ran into an issue with a lot of…
possumcreek.medium.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
my article on the Palette Grid (which explores my dissatisfaction with lines and veils, and which opens up new approaches to discussing safety during play) is now available for the general public:
possumcreek.medium.com/the-palette-...
possumcreek.medium.com/the-palette-...
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hi due to my cool and sexy friends you can now get yazebas and wanderhome through the philly free library!! catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2760306
March 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
hi due to my cool and sexy friends you can now get yazebas and wanderhome through the philly free library!! catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2760306
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Yall better be both sharing the Stand up for Science posts /and/ figuring out how to get your butt to one of them!
@standupforscience.bsky.social
@standupforscience.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Yall better be both sharing the Stand up for Science posts /and/ figuring out how to get your butt to one of them!
@standupforscience.bsky.social
@standupforscience.bsky.social
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NOTE: The opponents of DEI are purging anyone who is not a white man from military leadership
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
No More Female 4-Stars: Franchetti Firing Leaves Top Ranks Filled by Men
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy's first female chief, last week without any clear explanation -- part of a purge of top uniformed leadership that included the Joint...
www.military.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
NOTE: The opponents of DEI are purging anyone who is not a white man from military leadership
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny