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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 7d

#pathfinder2e | Magic, Mushrooms, Mead #bloodlords #adventurepath | E77 "Nodbones 5: The End. For Sure This Time" on twitch.tv/silentbrad and www.moonbeam.stream/user/silentB... #ttrpg #ttrpgcreator #ttrpgfamily @arkenforge.com @moonbeamstream.bsky.social #foundryvtt #pf2e #dnd #actualplay #zombies

Member Showcase: Jed Doerksen

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Jamie @jamieb1000.bsky.social · 8d

LoL 🤣🤣

#canada #Carney #cdnpoli
#canpoli #canleg #cdnleg
#FireTheUCP #FireSmith
#abpoli #ableg #Smith
#cartoon #politics #humor
#comic

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🇨🇦 CCUTTRPG @ccuttrpg.ca · 9d

Time for a new announcement! Our first initiative, our Weekly Member Showcases, starts today!

The lucky member who opens the show is @trappedchest.bsky.social's Jed Doerksen!

Learn more about Jed, his work, and what defines him as a proud Canadian creator!

Join now to unlock exclusive Canadian Creators United content

ccuttrpg.ca

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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 10d

Day two of my sister helping me get into cleaning the house. #ttrpg #housecleaning

A screenshot of a text message that reads:

“Day 2:
Kitchen Dungeon: Sweep &mop the floors and conquer the Fridge of Forgotten Leftovers.
Loot: Magical Dish Sponge + treat/snack!”

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🇨🇦 CCUTTRPG @ccuttrpg.ca · 10d

We’ve officially launched! Canadian Creators United is live with our new digital hub: www.ccuttrpg.ca: your window for everything CCU! TTRPG creators and fans can come to connect, share, and celebrate Canadian stories.

Come explore and join the adventure!

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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 11d

My sister’s trying to help me clean by being my DM 😂 #ttrpg #housework

A screenshot of a text message. The first received message says:

“Are you ready?
You are the Hero of the Home Realm, battling clutter, dust, and laundry monsters while collecting loot and XP to level up”

Sent message:

“lol”

Second received message:

“Week 1 - Kitchen Dungeon & Living Room Lair

Mini-Bosses: Sink Kraken (Kitchen), Dust Dragon (Living Room)

Day 1:
Kitchen Dungeon: Wash the dishes and clear the countertops.
XP awaits, hero!”

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 12d

I read that in every combination BUT The Bar at the End of the World 😆

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 14d

No #pathfinder2e tonight, so join me as I work on a freelance #dnd5e to #PF2E adventure conversion in a #coworking stream | Watch on twitch.tv/silentbrad and www.moonbeam.stream/user/silentB... #ttrpg #ttrpgcreator #ttrpgfamily @moonbeamstream.bsky.social @paizo.com

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🔞Keesh 🍁🏳️‍🌈 @rakeeshsorrel.bsky.social · Sep 11

The official Canadian Petition to reign in payment processor censorship has stalled out just under 10k signatures.

This is a reminder for Canadians, this is an OFFICIAL petition that will be responded to. Show your support in protecting our free speech!

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

e-6695 (Consumer protection)

Keywords
Censorship Credit cards Internet Pornography

E-petition
Initiated by Carmen Tam from Waterloo, Ontario

Original language of petition: English
Petition details
Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:

Mastercard, Visa, and other payment platforms have been leveraging their power over consumer ability to purchase legal content;
In 2021, Mastercard changed its policies to regulate adult entertainment by preventing the use of its payment platform on numerous adult entertainment sites;
As of July 2025, video game distribution service Steam now cites rule 15, that “adult only” content is not permitted on the platform if it goes against payment processor’s policies. Steam does not describe what content is defined as “adult only”;
As of July 2025, video game distribution website Itch.io has “deindexed” all adult NSFW content from browse and search pages. Users that previously purchased legitimate video games cannot access games that have been removed; and
This has set an unsettling precedent of corporate censorship, causing concern in video game development teams, including developers, voice actors, and artists in other creative fields as their livelihoods are in limbo.

We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to
1. Stop financial discrimination by payment platforms against legal goods and services;
2. Ensure transparency to consumers about content restrictions and the rationale behind them; and
3. Protect creators' rights to make legal adult content and ensure a fair appeals process for any penalized media.

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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 15d

and now I’m bringing vinegar to a boil because my sister says that will eat up the smell and replace it with vinegar. Would rather my ENTIRE HOUSE (because yes, it is currently the entire house, not just the kitchen) smell like the latter than the former.

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 15d

I need someone who isn’t trying not to girl up everything they’ve eaten in the last month to make a #PF2E hazard for me. Nothing has prepared me for the foul odour that is rancid wet cat food. I took 3 showers, cleaned up, threw the clothes I was wearing into the laundry, and tossed the garbage …

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 21d

No Pathfinder tonight, so join me as I stuff like make a #pathfinder2e character, and work on a #dnd5e to #PF2E adventure conversion in a #coworking stream | Watch on twitch.tv/silentbrad and www.moonbeam.stream/user/silentB... #ttrpg #ttrpgcreator #ttrpgfamily @moonbeamstream.bsky.social @paizo.com

Petition e-6679 - Petitions

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 21d

I just finished watching a second playthrough of Outer Wilds by @mobiusdigitalgames.com and I would be so interested in seeing @neildegrassetyson.com or some other space expert react to some of the awesome stuff in that game.

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PoliticalHonesty.ca @feddar.bsky.social · 23d

Canadian politicians need to get fact checked as well. Please sign and publicize this petition about politicians who spread misinformation.

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

www.ourcommons.ca

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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 25d

Look at that! @arkenforge.com is back with a new content Kickstarter! Love these guys!
The Dark Fantasy Construction Kit
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ark...

The Dark Fantasy Construction Kit

Complete VTT package for your Dark Fantasy TTRPG campaign, both homebrew and commercial publishing! Map packs, asset packs and tokens!

www.kickstarter.com

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 25d

Go home, Google, you’re drunk #pathfinder2e #CharacterCreation #CharacterBuilds

After typing out that alt text, my phone really likes the word “homunculus”.

A screenshot of the AI result of a Google search. The text reads “To build Dexter from Dexter’s Laboratory in Pathfinder 2e, select the Alchemist class, with the Homunculus<-<- Homunculus <-<- Homunculus Homunculus<-<- Homunculus <-<- Homunculus <—Alchemist Archetype and the Project Alchemist or Field Alchemist Expert Background to represent his intelligence and invention-focused skill set. Prioritize the Intellect and Dexterity ability scores, along with the Crafting, Engineering, and Science skills. The key is to focus on items and abilities that represent his scientific genius and access to gadgets, not brute force.”

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 27d

Started playing #NoMan’sSky for the first time since it released. Who the hell programmed the cute little sentry you get? It’s like they hated the exploration gameplay loop, so they programmed it to constantly move in front of you while you’re trying to scan things on a new planet.

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · 28d

#pathfinder2e | Magic, Mushrooms, Mead #bloodlords #adventurepath | E76 "Nodbones 4: The End?" on twitch.tv/silentbrad and www.moonbeam.stream/user/silentB... #ttrpg #ttrpgcreator #ttrpgfamily @arkenforge.com @moonbeamstream.bsky.social #foundryvtt #dndcampaign #pf2e #dndliveplay #dnd #actualplay

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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · Sep 10

What?! You’re telling me you can’t review the application I sent in this morning already?! Unacceptable 😜

You’ll get to them when you can get them. I’m sure you were inundated.

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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hey dad! You know how the tub started filling up when you took a shower? I’m still trying to figure out why, too!

A long-haired cat lying down over the drain in a shower/tub.

Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Sexist armour in games

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Brad 🇨🇦, GM of Magic, Mushrooms, Mead @silentbrad.bsky.social · Sep 6

#pathfinder2e | Magic, Mushrooms, Mead #bloodlords #adventurepath | E75 "Nodbones 3: Ghowlbears!" on twitch.tv/silentbrad and www.moonbeam.stream/user/silentB... #ttrpg #ttrpgcreator #ttrpgfamily @arkenforge.com @moonbeamstream.bsky.social #foundryvtt #dndcampaign #pf2e #dndliveplay #dnd #actualplay