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@vaklam.bsky.social
Gamer, podcaster (Infectious Enthusiasm - @iepodcast.bsky.social), editor
#TTRPG system analyst. Curling fan.
He/him. I make jokes for 12 people at a time.
Black Lives Matter.
Trans rights are human rights.
I have friends everywhere.
#TTRPG system analyst. Curling fan.
He/him. I make jokes for 12 people at a time.
Black Lives Matter.
Trans rights are human rights.
I have friends everywhere.
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@vaklam.bsky.social
· Oct 12
Hello. I am a #TTRPG editor. If you want your awesome game to be awesome-est, get in touch.
I love that there are so many different #TTRPGs right now but with the state of the world today, I can't get excited about a game that's gonna make me feel like I've been kicked in the ribs for an hour.
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I love that there are so many different #TTRPGs right now but with the state of the world today, I can't get excited about a game that's gonna make me feel like I've been kicked in the ribs for an hour.
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The curious, playful, and intentionally unfinished Oddfolk left @newmadras.bsky.social completely charmed.
Oddfolk is the most fun you can have with four lines
Warning: can cause game design.
www.rascal.news
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The curious, playful, and intentionally unfinished Oddfolk left @newmadras.bsky.social completely charmed.
Pool of Radiance.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Pool of Radiance.
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I am working hard to make the playmaps etc available outside of my local neighbourhood! If you are looking for my comics, The Beguiling ships internationally: beguilingbooks.com and if you want my games, 401 Games and Sword and Board have your back: store.401games.ca www.theswordandboardtoronto.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I am working hard to make the playmaps etc available outside of my local neighbourhood! If you are looking for my comics, The Beguiling ships internationally: beguilingbooks.com and if you want my games, 401 Games and Sword and Board have your back: store.401games.ca www.theswordandboardtoronto.com
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We are very happy to announce some of the artists that we will be working with to envision, explore and enhance Swords Without Master: @goblinprincete.bsky.social, Goran Gilgović, @portablecity.bsky.social (of course) and Erin Vest! Preview page has more info.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We are very happy to announce some of the artists that we will be working with to envision, explore and enhance Swords Without Master: @goblinprincete.bsky.social, Goran Gilgović, @portablecity.bsky.social (of course) and Erin Vest! Preview page has more info.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
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“There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.” - Tom Waits
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
“There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.” - Tom Waits
Your periodic reminder that the rules for both editions of Pathfinder and Starfinder are free and online at the excellent @archivesofnethys.bsky.social site!
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Home - Archives of Nethys: Pathfinder 2nd Edition Database
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Your periodic reminder that the rules for both editions of Pathfinder and Starfinder are free and online at the excellent @archivesofnethys.bsky.social site!
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Hi everyone! We have a new update live on our 2e AoN with a new feature for PFS folks and some new books. We've also added info about our next big update, which will include some major architecture changes to resolve errors we've seen in the early US timezone. Check out the front page for details!
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hi everyone! We have a new update live on our 2e AoN with a new feature for PFS folks and some new books. We've also added info about our next big update, which will include some major architecture changes to resolve errors we've seen in the early US timezone. Check out the front page for details!
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I'm thinking about SRDs, but meanwhile...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'm thinking about SRDs, but meanwhile...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Today's NYT Spelliing Bee has led to a string of "There's no 'I' in..." jokes. My favorite so far:
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today's NYT Spelliing Bee has led to a string of "There's no 'I' in..." jokes. My favorite so far:
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
"How did you get into #TTRPGs?"
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
“How did you get into ttrpgs”
After receiving a full pardon from the governor I found a great deal on a trailer in Malibu and just haven’t had a good reason to get a real job yet.
After receiving a full pardon from the governor I found a great deal on a trailer in Malibu and just haven’t had a good reason to get a real job yet.
"how did you get into ttrpgs"
i got hit by a truck and woke up here
i got hit by a truck and woke up here
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"How did you get into #TTRPGs?"
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
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Thanks to Philly for an awesome #PAXUnplugged ✨️ shoutout to our fantastic friends/booth-mates at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social for the amazing vibes all weekend!
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thanks to Philly for an awesome #PAXUnplugged ✨️ shoutout to our fantastic friends/booth-mates at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social for the amazing vibes all weekend!
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
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Are you ready to bring the house down? Explore the delicate balance of sharing your culture without compromising your community in Intergalactic Teaz by Bluu Smith and BrieAnna Allen, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
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November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Are you ready to bring the house down? Explore the delicate balance of sharing your culture without compromising your community in Intergalactic Teaz by Bluu Smith and BrieAnna Allen, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
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Day 2 of #PAXUnplugged - let's gooooo! Drop by and see us and the beautiful Griot Anthology with our friends from @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social Booth 3850!
@gamfield.bsky.social
@gamfield.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Day 2 of #PAXUnplugged - let's gooooo! Drop by and see us and the beautiful Griot Anthology with our friends from @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social Booth 3850!
@gamfield.bsky.social
@gamfield.bsky.social
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Your town has deep secrets, terrifying monsters, unspeakable evils, a clandestine city council...and a public radio station!
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Your town has deep secrets, terrifying monsters, unspeakable evils, a clandestine city council...and a public radio station!
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...
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The full run of Worlds Without Master is now available on our itch page! Get the Omnibus Collection of 11 issues (including 10 ttrpgs), the Selected Worlds 3-issue bundle, or if you just want Swords Without Master, you can pick up Worlds Without Master Issue 3!
unwrittenearths.itch.io
unwrittenearths.itch.io
Unwritten Earths Symposium
unwrittenearths.itch.io
November 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The full run of Worlds Without Master is now available on our itch page! Get the Omnibus Collection of 11 issues (including 10 ttrpgs), the Selected Worlds 3-issue bundle, or if you just want Swords Without Master, you can pick up Worlds Without Master Issue 3!
unwrittenearths.itch.io
unwrittenearths.itch.io
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Excited to see you all at #PAXUnplugged this weekend!!
We will be at Booth 3850 with our friends at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social
We will be at Booth 3850 with our friends at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Excited to see you all at #PAXUnplugged this weekend!!
We will be at Booth 3850 with our friends at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social
We will be at Booth 3850 with our friends at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social
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Come by and grab one of the very first copies of Griot Anthology! We are also featuring Community Radio and Wildfire Trilogy... and... a free printout of Playlist Dungeon!
Set up for tomorrow. @thoughtcrimegames.bsky.social is in awesome company with @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social at booth 3850. Say hi!
November 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Come by and grab one of the very first copies of Griot Anthology! We are also featuring Community Radio and Wildfire Trilogy... and... a free printout of Playlist Dungeon!
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Must remember to link to this here Kickstarter landing page so folks can follow if they desire: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
Coming soon: Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, brutal violence and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Must remember to link to this here Kickstarter landing page so folks can follow if they desire: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Fill the shoes of government-created super soldiers fighting against the empowered forces of the Third Reich in Reich breakers, by Shan Wolf, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fill the shoes of government-created super soldiers fighting against the empowered forces of the Third Reich in Reich breakers, by Shan Wolf, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
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Uninstall Grammarly NOW. They've partnered with an AI company and actively scrape your writing to train its models.
HEAD'S UP FELLOW #CREATIVES!
If you haven't heard, #Grammarly is changing...and one change that doesn't pass the smell test is the incorporation of the ocean-boiling plagiarism machine that is #AI. 😒
I'm ditching Grammarly TONIGHT. #Writing #Writers #NoAI
www.grammarly.com/blog/company...
If you haven't heard, #Grammarly is changing...and one change that doesn't pass the smell test is the incorporation of the ocean-boiling plagiarism machine that is #AI. 😒
I'm ditching Grammarly TONIGHT. #Writing #Writers #NoAI
www.grammarly.com/blog/company...
Grammarly Rebrands Company as Superhuman, Introduces Superhuman Suite and Superhuman Go
Superhuman Platform delivers proactive, context-aware AI agents that work in the flow of work, wherever people work Grammarly today announced it is changing its company…
www.grammarly.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Uninstall Grammarly NOW. They've partnered with an AI company and actively scrape your writing to train its models.
"Why don’t you ask the last guy who tried to argue that crime is a violation of the law and the state, rather’n a violation of people and relationships."
Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process — theonion.com/not-sure-how...
Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process
Well, well, well. What have we got here? Another city slicker who thinks he can waltz into my town and start causin’ all sorts of trouble. I’d be careful if I was you, fella. Because however they do t...
theonion.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Why don’t you ask the last guy who tried to argue that crime is a violation of the law and the state, rather’n a violation of people and relationships."
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THE SKY BELONGS TO THE MONSTERS.
Radio Free Kaiju is a post-apocalyptic hopepunk game of wonder and rebuilding amidst the ruins of post-apocalyptic splendor.
Join the playtest below!
thoughtcrimegames.it...
Radio Free Kaiju is a post-apocalyptic hopepunk game of wonder and rebuilding amidst the ruins of post-apocalyptic splendor.
Join the playtest below!
thoughtcrimegames.it...
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
THE SKY BELONGS TO THE MONSTERS.
Radio Free Kaiju is a post-apocalyptic hopepunk game of wonder and rebuilding amidst the ruins of post-apocalyptic splendor.
Join the playtest below!
thoughtcrimegames.it...
Radio Free Kaiju is a post-apocalyptic hopepunk game of wonder and rebuilding amidst the ruins of post-apocalyptic splendor.
Join the playtest below!
thoughtcrimegames.it...