CypherCA
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CypherCA
@cypherca.bsky.social
Repository of Random Information & Writer
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Pinned
Black Friday thread.

I'm not big in the market, and while I was active a good year I have to admit The Bad Place we just left wasn't great for boosting my work. SO! Some places where you can get my work.

We've got politics, D&D, and collectables.
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Mai peepl. 🥰
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.

Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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BREAKING: we won!

By a 2-1 majority, the court rejected the GOP effort to block the Prop 50 CA redistricting--successfully countering Trump's theft of Congressional seats

We @democracydefendersaction.org were so proud to try this case for @lulacorg.bsky.social with Arnold & Porter & others
January 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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SOMEBODY GOT YELLLLLLLED AAAAT.
It looks like SDCC updated their terms on the art show! shaming works!

(and thank you @senguie.bsky.social for posting this screenshot)
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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This is just killer advice.

When success comes with land, and reputation (i.e. responsibility), players stop being tourists in the world and start becoming part of it.

Do this!
#ThingsILoveinTTRPG #526

Feudal leaders whose idea of a reward is accepting adventurers into their service. They give you horses, arms, a plot of land, and retainers to work it. Now your heroism reflects on them. They'll brag to their friends about you.

Bonus points: in a sci-fi setting.
January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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I've been convinced to just say what I've been thinking so-

You should be incorporating, or at least be inspired by modern politics when running a TTRPG.

It's way too easy to just shove your head into the sand and pretend it doesn't exist, but the act of gamifying it can make it easier to stomach.
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
My gaming groups don’t like to get deep into political intrigue or delve too much into difficult political topics (i.e., baby issues, heavy racism, genocide, etc).

They’re teachers, healthcare workers, or state agents who play to escape all of that since it’s in their daily lives.

That said…
I've been convinced to just say what I've been thinking so-

You should be incorporating, or at least be inspired by modern politics when running a TTRPG.

It's way too easy to just shove your head into the sand and pretend it doesn't exist, but the act of gamifying it can make it easier to stomach.
January 14, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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🚨BREAKING: Any candidate for federal office may challenge election laws governing their election, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision Wednesday, potentially triggering a deluge of litigation over the counting and certifying of results. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Supreme Court opens election litigation floodgates, says any candidate can challenge voting laws
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Ever wonder why movies seem to take less risks these days? Why political films are nearly a thing of the past? Why the box office has mostly genre films?

This is exactly why. Due to online culture, people watch films and look for things to make them angry rather than bring them joy.
I saw a tweet that called HAMNET "artistically irresponsible" and can I just say I am EXHAUSTED of these takedowns that have to find some kind of extreme moral high ground against a film.

Awards season really brings out the "Liking this movie is actually bad for America" side of some idiots
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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It's #PortfolioDay time!
I'm Eregbueye, an illustrator based in Georgia, I specialise in character art, very much into Warcraft, Warhammer and MTG asthetics and try to showcase that in my art!

For business inquiries feel free to contact:
[email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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I read THE DILBERT PRINCIPLE as a teenager right after I got my first office job and it was a funny, cathartic observation of office culture in a way I hadn't been exposed to.

It really sucks when something you have fond memories of was made by a guy who was so unveiled in his ugliness later.
January 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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It's Jobs Time. If you've wanted to try your hand at editing comic books (or crowdfunding them) at the best publisher ever, I suggest you apply. DO NOT SELF REJECT etc etc etc

(reposting with actual correct link)

www.linkedin.com/posts/vault-...
Vault Comics | LinkedIn | Vault Comics
📣 We’re Hiring at Vault Comics As Vault continues to grow across comics, graphic novels, novels, and crowdfunding, we’re expanding our team with three key roles: 🔹 Managing Editor 🔹 Associate Edito...
www.linkedin.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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It's #selfpromosaturday!!

Let's see what you've been working on!
#ttrpg, #indiegames, #artist, #writer! Let's see it!

Like cool stuff
Engage with folks
Repost your favorites
No A.I Though
a close up of a person 's face with a caption that says `` i need it '' .
Alt: a close up of a person 's face with a caption that says `` i need it '' .
media.tenor.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Distract me from my architecture exam studies! Tell me about all your #ttrpg stuff!!! .....cause seriously I can't cram any more concrete construction details into my head #selfpromosaturday #ttrpgcommunity
January 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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#SelfPromoSaturday time once again!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!

- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
a man says do it in white letters on a black background
Alt: a man says do it in white letters on a black background
media.tenor.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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🔮 Hark! The prophesized #SelfPromoSaturday is here!
🤺 Your quest is to appease the all-powerful Queen Daddy.
🙏 Only offerings of hype, promos, & links can appease her!
🎲 Let's see your #TTRPG, #Queer, #Punk, & weird stuff!
💞 Remember to repost each other and be supportive!
January 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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It’s #SelfPromoSaturday – What have you unleashed?
🖌️ Show work
💛 Like/Share/Comment
✅ Follow
♻️ Repost
🙌 Support others
😎 Tag Cool Folx & Things

#TTRPG #Podcast #Stream #Art #Release #NewRelease #Stream #ActualPlay #Kickstarter #Backerkit #DMsguild #DriveThruRPG #KoFi #itchio
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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It's #SelfPromoSaturday, so it's time for the #ttrpgfamily to show me what you got.
Remember:
🔥Repost (not quote RP) this post and another of mine to increase their reach
🔥Post your goods
🔥Interact if you've got the spoons for it
🔥If you post AI stuff here, I will find you and skin you 🙃
January 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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With so many #ttrpg crowdfunds launching in 2026, it’s hard to keep up, so let’s share our projects for #ttrpgteaser!

- Like & repost
- Showcase your projects below
- Don’t forget to save your favourites!

#Kickstarter #BackerKit #selfpromosaturday #ZineMonth #ZiMo #Pocketopia #zinetopia
January 10, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Greetings #selfpromosaturday!

Dear #ttrpg & #indiegames community, it's time again! What are you working on? 👇

🎲Show us your project!

❤️Like | 🔄Retweet | 💬Interact

Wishlist & Follow Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker
store.steampowered.com/app/3500880/...
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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I have a NEED, a great need to see what #TTRPG stuff you've got to show off for #SelfPromoSaturday

Share your wares below, whether it's #dnd #pathfinder or #indierpg

And don't forget;

👍 Like cool stuff

🗨 Engage with folks

🔃 Repost your favorites

🚫 No A.I Though
January 10, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Fantasy Grounds putting their whole ass out like this is extremely disgusting and should not be accepted in the ttrpg community.
I've slept on this since, and when I woke up this morning I decided to ask the team themselves, not mods, some questions. BEHOLD - a member of staff had already posted on the thread in response to mine and the other persons recent questioning...
January 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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We’ve been trying to tell y’all for years.
MN police unions released a statement in support of ICE. They are not going to arrest any of them.
Thank you for telling us you neither serve nor protect. Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud. That was state murder in broad daylight, captured from multiple angles by multiple witnesses, and the people of Minneapolis have eyes.

You support murder.
January 10, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Also he’s an imaginary character who, in the mind of Tommy Westphall, lives in a snow globe
January 10, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
January 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Hey, @australianlabor.bsky.social.
It is past time to ban X in Australia.
January 10, 2026 at 5:57 AM