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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · 6d

Common misconception: The game is actually called "Dungeons IN Dragons". You have to explore the massive colon of a dragon.

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah, in my case it's Prozac. I'm on other meds (Zoloft and Wellbutrin), but the Prozac is because I have this weird uncontrollable facial tic and my doctor says one of her other patients had the same tic and Zoloft took care of it. We'll see (I'm still twitching).

Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · 7d

Adjusting to a new medication, which has kinda knocked me into a vegetative state these past few days. Hopefully, I'll adjust and get back to work soon, starting with the "Ask Mythos Anything" article that's been getting delayed due to my brainfog.

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furry hater @furry-hater.bsky.social · 10d

TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY YOU CAN REPOST THIS!!!

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · 10d

Hey! Did you know Mythos is currently on sale for 25% off?! For less than 10 bucks you can experience a murder mystery that may have some sex in it, and also has awful jokes!

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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 12d

the funny thing about this is folks get RILED UP sayin things like 'if this is true then a painter would be a painter if they never picked up a brush' or 'an actor would be an actor if they never had a role'. YES that is the point. in art the empty space also has meaning. NOT doing also has a shape

Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 12d

one of my most controversial art opinions, but i do not think you need to finish a book to be an author. lots of talk on 'WHEN do you become a REAL writer? 10000 words? 1000 word?' personally i think it takes ZERO words to be a valid writer. john cage would still be a musician if he only wrote 4'33

Mother Amanita @motheramanita.bsky.social · 12d

But I haven't finished a book yet, Chuck

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · 22d

A source familiar with internal workings at MasterCard notes the company is paying attention to calls around the payment processor issue. These calls continue to make the company uncomfortable internally

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · 19d

Me making Mythos games for the rest of my life: (Screenshot is from Genshin Impact)

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That Dirty Star Platinum Artist🔞 @creamiplatinum.is.sick.fyi · 21d

Anyway, here’s your form of consent, Bluesky.

Meme from Parks and Recreation of Ron handing a paper to an officer and saying “Not to worry. I have a permit.”

Followed by a closeup image of the paper being held by the officer, edited to read:

“Every fictional character I’ve drawn and will draw having sex, has consented to being drawn that way. They told me themselves.”

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Mr. Hands is making SuccuDeck 😈🃏 @mrhands31.bsky.social · 23d

This is an excellent piece by @acvalens.net, highlighting all the ways adult game makers like myself are getting squeezed by nearly impossible requirements imposed by platforms desperately hoping to appease increasingly fickle payment processors

Steam May Be Clamping Down On Post-Launch NSFW Content

Post-launch NSFW content may require DLC review on Steam. A look into Steam's Mature Content Survey and "9000 year old vampires attending high school."

nsfw.beehiiv.com

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · 23d

Starting to hear rumblings from organizers, activists, interested parties that they want to advance further on protesting payment processors. Not enough to call, not enough to sign petitions. It’s time to protest in person, IRL at the locations of these businesses — PayPal, Visa, MasterCard

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · 24d

No, it's not an "overpriced sub". It's a premium sandwich for premium eaters.

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · 27d

I was gonna make a smartass repost with a picture of like Yuri on Ice or something, but I'll play along. This time.

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · Sep 9

It's an AMA (Ask Mythos Anything)!
Ask the Cast? Ask the Dev? Why not both?!

Questions are now open for a new combined feature where you can ask any of us anything for a limited time. Check the post for how to participate!

nineofswords.studio/its-an-ama-a...

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · Sep 6

I wanted to share this post from Facebook while also giving credit to who posted it. I guess a screenshot will do!

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Radiant G🌈✨ @ Back CHAMP on Kickstarter! @radiantg.bsky.social · Sep 5

🏳️‍🌈 ISO OF QUEER GAME DEVS 🏳️‍⚧️

#QueerGameShare 3:
Fantasy/Sci-Fi addition!

Reply to join the QGS starter pack🦋

WHO
🧝‍♀️LGBTQ+ #Fantasy games/devs
🛸LGBTQ+ #SciFi games/devs

HOW
🗣️ Reply w/ your name, pronouns & a game summary
🌠 Add a link or 1-4 pics
🔞 18+ OK if labeled
🤝 Support others

🔁 RT & Share! 🔁

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · Sep 5

Heya! I'm Nine (they/them), creator of Mythos - An 🔞 "adult" murder mystery urban fantasy comedy visual novel set in modern-day Baltimore. Discover the secret world of the supernatural while solving your ex-girlfriend's murder.

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · Sep 3

Mythos Update - Book Two Begins

A look back at Book One, a look forward to Book Two, and what's been going on with Nine.

Also: "Ask the Cast" and "Ask the Dev"?!

nineofswords.studio/mythos-updat...

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 1

They were never going to stop at what was "legal" or not. They didnt to begin with!

All art/media is on the chopping block. You have to fight this NOW. keep calling, contact your reps. Make some noise!

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Sep 1

www.thegamer.com/collective-s...

"Legality Is Not The Defining Factor": Steam Censorship Campaign Details It Seeks Removal Of Games Whether Legal Or Not

"If Steam and itch.io had been moderating their platforms as they should have, there would have been no need to temporarily delist games."

www.thegamer.com

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🌓ⒼⓁⓄ🌗 @glopossum.com · Aug 25

I think we can come together as a community and subvert the "I have something important to tell you" hacked account scams by starting a culture of just being upfront and getting to the point in DM's 😀

No more "hey" or "Can I ask you a question" just write a DM like you're writing a letter plEASE

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max turnbull @max.please.rest · Aug 26

time for my weekly crash out

THIS ISN'T ITCH'S FAULT YOU FUCKS

ITS BECAUSE OF THE UK GOVERNMENTS AGE VERIFICATION LAWS

BE MAD AT THE RIGHT PEOPLE I'M BEGGING YOU

www.thegamer.com/itch-io-cens...

Itch Is Blocking Developers Of NSFW Games From Being Seen In The UK

Adult content on Itch is now being affected by the Online Safety Act as well as pressure groups, as developer and author profiles are restricted.

www.thegamer.com

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OutOfAshes @outofashes.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sophie

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Nine of Swords Studios @9ofswords.bsky.social · Aug 16

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perverteer @perverteer.bsky.social · Aug 16

The second season page of Tales From The Unending Void has been removed from Steam. After a second game build review the game was rejected and banned from Steam. Read more here: perverteer.com/2025/08/tftu... #visualnovel #adultgames #scifi #indiegame #indiedev #indiegame #Steam #steamgames

TFTUV Season 2 will not be coming to Steam after all — Perverteer

Very sad news today. The second season of Tales From The Unending Void, which was planned for release this year has been rejected and banned by Steam after review. There are no…

perverteer.com

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𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣 @mannlicherhund.bsky.social · Aug 14

Adult games have *never* received so much mainstream press before, and it's reaching many players for the first time. We can come out of this healthier than ever, but we gotta work for it. Do your dailies!

And, stay strong and vigilant about this. We can still do this!

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 14

Stripe says it’s accepting payments for LGBTQ content
JVA site starts working with Visa again
Mastercard reportedly panicking and making Riot moderate messages

The tide is turning
We are going to win this
Keep calling
Keep writing
Keep fighting

You can do this

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