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David F Chapman

@autocratik.bsky.social

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TTRPG Game designer (Vortex, Doctor Who, WILD, Conspiracy X 2.0, Buffy, Star Trek Adventures, The Laundry), writer, X-Phile, and WILD Dreamer www.autocratik.com he/him

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · Oct 18

Hi everyone! I'm David F Chapman, producer at Cubicle 7 Games (I designed the Doctor Who RPG, and working on lots of other things). I've worked on Conspiracy X 2.0, Buffy, Star Trek, and created WILD, and launched #RPGaDAY that runs every August. www.autocratik.com

AUTOCRATIK

Roleplaying gaming blog with movie reviews TV nerdery and geek content #RPGaDAY

www.autocratik.com

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 19h

As there seems to be some talk online about how licensed TTRPGs are bad, I’d like to reshare my old rebuttal:
I love licensed TTRPGs and here are some great examples why -

www.autocratik.com/2022/05/your...

Your Licensed Game Is Awesome!

Roleplaying gaming blog with movie reviews TV nerdery and geek content #RPGaDAY

www.autocratik.com

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 2d

I had no idea... just read the Wiki... jeez.

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 2d

"What did you do!!!!????"
(All awesome choices, BTW)

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Josh Fox 🔜 Ex Tenebris coming to Kickstarter @armadajosh.bsky.social · 3d

Final 24 hours (ish!) for Ex Tenebris 😱

Help us finish strong!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bla...

Ex Tenebris: A star-spanning gothic investigation TTRPG

Unravel mysteries, battle horrors, protect the stars

www.kickstarter.com

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 3d

If it makes you feel better a local DJ was suspended from air last week for playing a Christmas song.

www.edp24.co.uk/news/2551968....

Radio presenter suspended for playing Christmas song in October

Broadland Radio presenter Rob Chandler has been suspended by the station after he played a Christmas song in October.

www.edp24.co.uk

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 3d

Oh Lordy, one of my favourite series. I was obsessed with this as a teen. I just wanted to be David Addison when I grew up. Thanks for the heads up.

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 4d

Star Frontiers is the first RPG I bought way back in the 80s and played a tonne out of it. Great fun, though very planet based without Knight Hawks.

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 5d

Yay! Very close to my game, WILD!! Congrats!!

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No Context Gillian Anderson @contextgillian.bsky.social · 8d

Gillian Anderson responds to a question regarding getting in touch with David Duchovny for a comeback during the Tron Ares press tour.
See her response here

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Asa Donald | Backwards Tabletop @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social · 8d

Part of my writing process for SPINE was to write exploratory essays and conduct interviews on design ideas that informed the project.

In SPINE, its book is part of the game, and the first essay in this series explores three ways that we play with books in ttrpgs.

Bookplay in TTRPGs

An essay on how we play with books in ttrpgs

www.backwardstabletop.com

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 9d

Debs’ little goth crafting business has turned 5!!! Thank you to all the customers and supporters!

Misery Makes @miserymakes.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Fifth Birthday Misery Makes! I can’t believe it’s been five years since I launched my little goth crafting business on Etsy. Thank you to everyone who has supported and ordered from me, come to the craft fairs, or found me in the coolest and darkest corners.

Sparkler candle in some cupcakes, showing the number 5, in front of some sets of earrings (sword and bird skull ones).

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 10d

I really like Alex Potts' work - definitely worth checking out when this goes live.

Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 10d

We've just put up the pre-launch page for our next Kickstarter; Was That Normal? by Alex Potts! Alex is a brilliant cartoonist who has been with us pretty much since the beginning and we're so happy that he's made another book!!!!! #comics
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ave...

Coming soon: Was That Normal? by Alex Potts

A thoughtful, absurd graphic novel telling the relatable story of one socially awkward hapless man’s journey through midlife.

www.kickstarter.com

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LostHaven @losthavenart.bsky.social · 10d

Now £59 away from the goal and 2 backers from beating Abbadon.

LostHaven @losthavenart.bsky.social · 10d

Some more beautiful backers bring me to £74 ($100) off funding! 45 hours left and also 3 backers from beating Abbadon!

Thanks everyone so far!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/los...

#ttrpgcommunity

Skies above TTRPG kickstarter screenshot showing the campaign at £5926 out of its £6000 funding goal with with 148 backers and 45 hours to go!

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 11d

All for it! Jodie was fab. Some of her stories were brilliant.

The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 11d

Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker: “There needed to be a first, and I didn’t fully appreciate it. I’m not like Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot: ‘I’m a girl, I’m a girl!’ I just am. But once it was announced — as well as a few grumpy pumps — for a lot of people it felt like a really wonderful moment.”

This Doctor Who Star Wants Another Crack at Sci-Fi Series

Jodie Whittaker, the 13th Doctor in the history of Doctor Who, has revealed that she would love to return to the sci-fi franchise.

www.comingsoon.net

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 11d

Ah, I spent years working in a bookshop. Once a book-sniffer, always a book-sniffer.

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 11d

Forgot the ALT Text, sorry!
"Front cover of the new issue of the magazine Wyrd Science, featuring a tech-barbarian and sword lady, presented in neon-dayglo."

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 12d

Ooooh, I love the smell of printed matter in the morning. Smells like victory! #wyrdscience

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allsee 🔜 sleeping @allsees.online · 13d

everyone should checkout Messenger by Abeto. it's a free browser game where ur just a little delivery kid on a little planet!
messenger.abeto.co

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Compose Dream Games @joshuakitz.bsky.social · 12d

The annual site-wide sale at the Compose Dream Games RPG Marketplace is on all Blackmoor Week. All print titles are 20% off and all PDFs are 25% off.
What title catches your eye? We'll be rotating the "featured" titles every day.
CAD composedreamgames.com/marketplace/
UK composedreamgames.co.uk

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LostHaven @losthavenart.bsky.social · 13d

21 backers away from beating my backer count on the Abbadon kickstarter! Hell yeah, 20 is the next milestone for backers at 150 and we're £713 from funding! So if you think you might vibe with a JRPG inspired TTRPG made by a tiny developer check it out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/los...

Screenshot for my kickstarter campaign for the Skies Above JRPG Inspired TTRPG. It shows that it has raised £5257 out of £6000 and has 130 backers with 5 days to go on the campaign!

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 14d

Oh heck yes. One of my prized possessions too. For many years I just didn't 'get it' and then suddenly it all fell into place. When it comes to production values, I can only dream of making something as gorgeous as this.

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 14d

Oh yes... was paired with Bruce Willis' "Shatterday", as the first two stories. Awesome.

David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 14d

"A little peace and quiet" is one that still haunts me today.

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David F Chapman @autocratik.bsky.social · 15d

List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep

1. The X-Files
2. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
3. Twin Peaks

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Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · Aug 13

I'm ready for the next World Cup⚽️

サッカー大好きですっ☆特に関節技が得意ですっ☆

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