Whimsy And Metaphor
@whimsyandmetaphor.bsky.social
Names include but are not limited to Lee Cope, Vella, and Whimsy. It/its pronouns (or ask me if we're in person). Games researcher (PhD student), event manager, narrative designer, and purveyor of fine falsehoods. In Naarm, on Wurundjeri land.
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Hi! Do you like stickers, reading, and/or discounts?
Good. Click my blog link. And go shower @juimon.bsky.social with praise for the cover art.
And did I mention stickers? They're adorable, done by Whispatchet (cara.app/whispatchet) who also deserves praise.
whimsyandmetaphor.com/2025/07/16/r...
Good. Click my blog link. And go shower @juimon.bsky.social with praise for the cover art.
And did I mention stickers? They're adorable, done by Whispatchet (cara.app/whispatchet) who also deserves praise.
whimsyandmetaphor.com/2025/07/16/r...
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Cool to see more people running @munkao.bsky.social’s Kala Mandala
A local crime family, the Red Lion Triad, is demanding the money you owe. Out of time and with no one to help, your group of inexperienced debtors has one last hope: an abandoned temple near town, rumoured to hold lost riches. Be careful, as danger awaits inside!
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Cool to see more people running @munkao.bsky.social’s Kala Mandala
The struggle, when wanting to post a quip about a satirical movie, between feeling secure knowing I'm not famous enough to break containment and knowing one takes one's life into one's own hands posting one-line opinions on social media.
Anyway, Mickey 17 is the squeaky rubber mallet of satire.
Anyway, Mickey 17 is the squeaky rubber mallet of satire.
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The struggle, when wanting to post a quip about a satirical movie, between feeling secure knowing I'm not famous enough to break containment and knowing one takes one's life into one's own hands posting one-line opinions on social media.
Anyway, Mickey 17 is the squeaky rubber mallet of satire.
Anyway, Mickey 17 is the squeaky rubber mallet of satire.
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🏝️Islands of Weirdhope is a game about fighting monsters
🌊Islands of Weirdhope is a game about navigating choppy waters
❤️Islands of Weirdhope is a game about finding friends & discovering community
👈Islands of Weirdhope is about game about today.
👀Follow it:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
🌊Islands of Weirdhope is a game about navigating choppy waters
❤️Islands of Weirdhope is a game about finding friends & discovering community
👈Islands of Weirdhope is about game about today.
👀Follow it:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
ISLANDS OF WEIRDHOPE - AN ECO MOFOS GAME!! - Sail the Seas to forge a better world
From Copy/Paste Co-op - ISLANDS OF WEIRDHOPE - AN ECO MOFOS GAME!! - Sail the Seas to forge a better world
www.backerkit.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🏝️Islands of Weirdhope is a game about fighting monsters
🌊Islands of Weirdhope is a game about navigating choppy waters
❤️Islands of Weirdhope is a game about finding friends & discovering community
👈Islands of Weirdhope is about game about today.
👀Follow it:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
🌊Islands of Weirdhope is a game about navigating choppy waters
❤️Islands of Weirdhope is a game about finding friends & discovering community
👈Islands of Weirdhope is about game about today.
👀Follow it:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Best part about having a vague at best sense of time is when you spend the whole day thinking it's Wednesday when it's actually Tuesday and you suddenly get a magical whole extra day in your week.
September 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Best part about having a vague at best sense of time is when you spend the whole day thinking it's Wednesday when it's actually Tuesday and you suddenly get a magical whole extra day in your week.
Hey hey all!
It's WMWAC stream day tomorrow! I'm trying to get a bunch of outline on the page, so we're doing coworking!. Bring a project, we'll do some chatting about creativity and the WMWAC project, some timed working sprints. 10am AEST, Friday 26th Sep. twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
It's WMWAC stream day tomorrow! I'm trying to get a bunch of outline on the page, so we're doing coworking!. Bring a project, we'll do some chatting about creativity and the WMWAC project, some timed working sprints. 10am AEST, Friday 26th Sep. twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
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Twitch is the world
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September 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Hey hey all!
It's WMWAC stream day tomorrow! I'm trying to get a bunch of outline on the page, so we're doing coworking!. Bring a project, we'll do some chatting about creativity and the WMWAC project, some timed working sprints. 10am AEST, Friday 26th Sep. twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
It's WMWAC stream day tomorrow! I'm trying to get a bunch of outline on the page, so we're doing coworking!. Bring a project, we'll do some chatting about creativity and the WMWAC project, some timed working sprints. 10am AEST, Friday 26th Sep. twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
It is with mild to moderate disappointment that my quest to keep a Google-free phone ended today.
Several mission-critical apps won't work on the phone because they have a security check that is tied inherently to Google Play's systems.
Still not putting e-mail on the damn thing though.
Several mission-critical apps won't work on the phone because they have a security check that is tied inherently to Google Play's systems.
Still not putting e-mail on the damn thing though.
September 22, 2025 at 4:30 AM
It is with mild to moderate disappointment that my quest to keep a Google-free phone ended today.
Several mission-critical apps won't work on the phone because they have a security check that is tied inherently to Google Play's systems.
Still not putting e-mail on the damn thing though.
Several mission-critical apps won't work on the phone because they have a security check that is tied inherently to Google Play's systems.
Still not putting e-mail on the damn thing though.
Just gave myself a mini-heart-attack by accidentally shifting all the dates one day of the week forward on my paper month planner, so that's how *my* day is going.
September 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Just gave myself a mini-heart-attack by accidentally shifting all the dates one day of the week forward on my paper month planner, so that's how *my* day is going.
Decided to ignore my responsibilities and play Kentucky: Route Zero.
I'm like five minutes in but I'm kind of loving the map navigation system?
I'm like five minutes in but I'm kind of loving the map navigation system?
September 6, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Decided to ignore my responsibilities and play Kentucky: Route Zero.
I'm like five minutes in but I'm kind of loving the map navigation system?
I'm like five minutes in but I'm kind of loving the map navigation system?
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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! @mahliann.bsky.social, @marcuscarter.com, and myself have combined our collective brains and written a wide-reaching introduction to the complex and interdisciplinary field of Game Studies in this forthcoming book for Polity. www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
September 4, 2025 at 4:59 AM
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! @mahliann.bsky.social, @marcuscarter.com, and myself have combined our collective brains and written a wide-reaching introduction to the complex and interdisciplinary field of Game Studies in this forthcoming book for Polity. www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...
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Jay Dragon, Possum Creek founder and Lead Game Designer at Steve Jackson Games, will present a FREE lecture at Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts! You can hear her presentation on September 4 beginning 4:00pm CST. Visit Auburn's website to learn more.
#possumcreek #stevejacksongames
#possumcreek #stevejacksongames
September 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Jay Dragon, Possum Creek founder and Lead Game Designer at Steve Jackson Games, will present a FREE lecture at Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts! You can hear her presentation on September 4 beginning 4:00pm CST. Visit Auburn's website to learn more.
#possumcreek #stevejacksongames
#possumcreek #stevejacksongames
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🎉BIPOC Artists in TTRPGs Starter Pack!🎉
This time we're highlighting POC artists who showcase TTRPG related artworks covering a many areas: characters, creatures/monsters, items, maps & more!
Share around + tag artists not already listed💜 Feel free to share your work below!
go.bsky.app/46s3i4J
This time we're highlighting POC artists who showcase TTRPG related artworks covering a many areas: characters, creatures/monsters, items, maps & more!
Share around + tag artists not already listed💜 Feel free to share your work below!
go.bsky.app/46s3i4J
August 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🎉BIPOC Artists in TTRPGs Starter Pack!🎉
This time we're highlighting POC artists who showcase TTRPG related artworks covering a many areas: characters, creatures/monsters, items, maps & more!
Share around + tag artists not already listed💜 Feel free to share your work below!
go.bsky.app/46s3i4J
This time we're highlighting POC artists who showcase TTRPG related artworks covering a many areas: characters, creatures/monsters, items, maps & more!
Share around + tag artists not already listed💜 Feel free to share your work below!
go.bsky.app/46s3i4J
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When I first considered creating this itch jam (hmm that doesn't sound tasty) I honestly thought it'd maybe get 20 people, at best, interested in joining. 18 days left before it begins and there are 50 folks down for it! I am honestly so exicted to see what cosy whimsy things people will make! 💚
Cosy Whimsical Fantasy Jam
A game jam from 2025-09-15 to 2025-10-31 hosted by AP.. Welcome to the first ever Cosy Whimsical Fantasy Jam! This is for anyone to make a tabletop role playing game or game-related content with a cos...
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August 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
When I first considered creating this itch jam (hmm that doesn't sound tasty) I honestly thought it'd maybe get 20 people, at best, interested in joining. 18 days left before it begins and there are 50 folks down for it! I am honestly so exicted to see what cosy whimsy things people will make! 💚
Best part of moving to a new area is when there are local markets for a diaspora you haven't lived near before, and the subsequent experience of going a little bit silly in the imports, preserves, and cheese aisles..
August 29, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Best part of moving to a new area is when there are local markets for a diaspora you haven't lived near before, and the subsequent experience of going a little bit silly in the imports, preserves, and cheese aisles..
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I see some familiar names short-listed for the ARPIAs!
Best Stream: CASTLETON @winterstalesco.bsky.social
Best Emerging Creator: @davidwaldron.bsky.social
Best Scenario: 'RESORT', BY @katclay.com
Game of the Year: 'CARTOGRAPH', BY @ravensridgeco.bsky.social
www.arpia.org/arpia-2025-s...
Best Stream: CASTLETON @winterstalesco.bsky.social
Best Emerging Creator: @davidwaldron.bsky.social
Best Scenario: 'RESORT', BY @katclay.com
Game of the Year: 'CARTOGRAPH', BY @ravensridgeco.bsky.social
www.arpia.org/arpia-2025-s...
Announcing the 2025 ARPIA Awards Shortlist
The Australian Role-Playing Industry Awards (ARPIA) are proud to announce the shortlist for the 2025 awards. The ARPIAs celebrate the creativity, innovation, and passion of Australia’s tabletop rol…
www.arpia.org
August 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I see some familiar names short-listed for the ARPIAs!
Best Stream: CASTLETON @winterstalesco.bsky.social
Best Emerging Creator: @davidwaldron.bsky.social
Best Scenario: 'RESORT', BY @katclay.com
Game of the Year: 'CARTOGRAPH', BY @ravensridgeco.bsky.social
www.arpia.org/arpia-2025-s...
Best Stream: CASTLETON @winterstalesco.bsky.social
Best Emerging Creator: @davidwaldron.bsky.social
Best Scenario: 'RESORT', BY @katclay.com
Game of the Year: 'CARTOGRAPH', BY @ravensridgeco.bsky.social
www.arpia.org/arpia-2025-s...
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A while back I made a "textbook" zine about zine folding. AKA breaking the preconception that a zine has to be done in that 8 page manner! Mostly encouraging different folding techniques, and light paper engineering!
August 27, 2025 at 6:12 AM
A while back I made a "textbook" zine about zine folding. AKA breaking the preconception that a zine has to be done in that 8 page manner! Mostly encouraging different folding techniques, and light paper engineering!
Ohey! Did you know these exist in both physical and digital forms? And that you can get them at ko-fi.com/whimsyandmet...?
Did you also know that it's the last few days when you can get discounted bundles of The Ferryman's Apprentice books, via that same link?
Do with this info what you will.
Did you also know that it's the last few days when you can get discounted bundles of The Ferryman's Apprentice books, via that same link?
Do with this info what you will.
August 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Ohey! Did you know these exist in both physical and digital forms? And that you can get them at ko-fi.com/whimsyandmet...?
Did you also know that it's the last few days when you can get discounted bundles of The Ferryman's Apprentice books, via that same link?
Do with this info what you will.
Did you also know that it's the last few days when you can get discounted bundles of The Ferryman's Apprentice books, via that same link?
Do with this info what you will.
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My one-page ttrpg is now an #arpia nominated game :o
Check it out: joieyong.itch.io/prehistoric-...
#ttprg #tabletop
Check it out: joieyong.itch.io/prehistoric-...
#ttprg #tabletop
Prehistoric Keeper by Joie Yong
Care for prehistoric creatures in this one-page TTRPG, solo or as a group, with or without a GM.
joieyong.itch.io
August 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
My one-page ttrpg is now an #arpia nominated game :o
Check it out: joieyong.itch.io/prehistoric-...
#ttprg #tabletop
Check it out: joieyong.itch.io/prehistoric-...
#ttprg #tabletop
Had some Interesting Times this week, but my little ray of sunshine for the day is that the glazier fixing my windows has been an absolute delight. 10/10 human, very lovely, showed me pictures of his cat and the cat is also 10/10.
August 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Had some Interesting Times this week, but my little ray of sunshine for the day is that the glazier fixing my windows has been an absolute delight. 10/10 human, very lovely, showed me pictures of his cat and the cat is also 10/10.
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📣 Hey Australian gamemakers!
Screen Australia's Games grants close in 6 days! A reminder to get your applications in! 💪
🛠 Games Production Fund - up to $100k
🎨 Emerging Gamemakers Fund - up to $30k
📆 Applications close Thu 28 Aug, 5pm (AEST)
👉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Screen Australia's Games grants close in 6 days! A reminder to get your applications in! 💪
🛠 Games Production Fund - up to $100k
🎨 Emerging Gamemakers Fund - up to $30k
📆 Applications close Thu 28 Aug, 5pm (AEST)
👉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Production - Online - Funding and Support - Screen Australia
Screen Australia offers a range of funding programs and support to content makers from development to screening.
www.screenaustralia.gov.au
August 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
📣 Hey Australian gamemakers!
Screen Australia's Games grants close in 6 days! A reminder to get your applications in! 💪
🛠 Games Production Fund - up to $100k
🎨 Emerging Gamemakers Fund - up to $30k
📆 Applications close Thu 28 Aug, 5pm (AEST)
👉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
Screen Australia's Games grants close in 6 days! A reminder to get your applications in! 💪
🛠 Games Production Fund - up to $100k
🎨 Emerging Gamemakers Fund - up to $30k
📆 Applications close Thu 28 Aug, 5pm (AEST)
👉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...
What's this? Me, keeping a promise?
House is moved and computer is at least working well enough for now, so stream starts in half an hour! I can't promise we won't start with connection troubleshooting, but I can promise there will be chatting while it happens!
www.twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
House is moved and computer is at least working well enough for now, so stream starts in half an hour! I can't promise we won't start with connection troubleshooting, but I can promise there will be chatting while it happens!
www.twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
August 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
What's this? Me, keeping a promise?
House is moved and computer is at least working well enough for now, so stream starts in half an hour! I can't promise we won't start with connection troubleshooting, but I can promise there will be chatting while it happens!
www.twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
House is moved and computer is at least working well enough for now, so stream starts in half an hour! I can't promise we won't start with connection troubleshooting, but I can promise there will be chatting while it happens!
www.twitch.tv/whimsyandmet...
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Fight with Spirit is on bundle of holding for the next 7 days! You can get this SXSW Sydney award-winning game in digital form for 60% off aw yeh 😁
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
Fight With Spirit Quick Deal
Champion! This Fight With Spirit Quick Deal presents the digital edition of Fight With Spirit, the sports drama tabletop roleplaying game from Storybrewers Roleplaying (Good Society). Your high school...
bundleofholding.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Fight with Spirit is on bundle of holding for the next 7 days! You can get this SXSW Sydney award-winning game in digital form for 60% off aw yeh 😁
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
bundleofholding.com/presents/Fig...
Stream tomorrow has also been cancelled due to an Ongoing Issue with my computer. I am hoping to get it solved over the next week or so. If it's fixed by next Friday, I'll stream, but it may be that I can't fix it until that weekend for logistical reasons, so ... let's just see how this goes.
August 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Stream tomorrow has also been cancelled due to an Ongoing Issue with my computer. I am hoping to get it solved over the next week or so. If it's fixed by next Friday, I'll stream, but it may be that I can't fix it until that weekend for logistical reasons, so ... let's just see how this goes.
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i wrote an article about that stupid little question i asked a couple weeks ago, why i asked it, and how the answer to the question can be tremendously beneficial for ttrpg designers
possumcreek.medium.com/does-super-m...
possumcreek.medium.com/does-super-m...
Does Super Mario Bros. (1985) Have Rules?
Yes! No? Maybe? Why do you care? Why does it matter?
possumcreek.medium.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
i wrote an article about that stupid little question i asked a couple weeks ago, why i asked it, and how the answer to the question can be tremendously beneficial for ttrpg designers
possumcreek.medium.com/does-super-m...
possumcreek.medium.com/does-super-m...
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That’s me
Aaron Lim is a tabletop gamemaker, occasional games educator, and community organizer based in Malaysia. He's made story games like An Altogether Different River and Spectres of Brocken. Deernicorn had a sit-down interview with Aaron Lim at Big Bad Con 2024. Learn more here:
August 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
That’s me
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Aaron Lim is on a Journey Home - Big Bad Con 2024
YouTube video by Heart of the Deernicorn
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August 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Link to the video is here youtu.be/541wEEMfmpQ?...