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Natural history & folklore, astronomy, TTRPG.
Authors of #AphelionRPG, Herbalist's Primer, and more!
By @annaurbanek.bsky.social and @jakubwisz.bsky.social
Posts by Anna
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🌐 Tampere, Finland
Authors of #AphelionRPG, Herbalist's Primer, and more!
By @annaurbanek.bsky.social and @jakubwisz.bsky.social
Posts by Anna
https://linktr.ee/2xproficiency
https://www.doubleproficiency.com
🌐 Tampere, Finland
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Love seeing the influx of new folks here! As for introductions, we're a two-people indie TTRPG studio: Anna and Jakub. You might already know us from our series of natural-world inspired Herbalist's Primer and Geologist's Primer, and a collection of illustrated quest idea decks, Wayfarer's Decks!
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anyway I’m gonna go cry for a bit
December 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
anyway I’m gonna go cry for a bit
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"This is a hobby of makers" resonates with my growingly informed opinions on RPGs for the last 5 years.
RPGs are not an industry. Every project is a passion; the results of success would be unequal to the reward, if not also for the fact that it *satisfies* a deep need in the maker.
RPGs are not an industry. Every project is a passion; the results of success would be unequal to the reward, if not also for the fact that it *satisfies* a deep need in the maker.
And for the last thing, I want you to state to state this clearly.
I mean no sleight to zines or ashcans or whatever else, and if anything, they underscore this point.
This is a hobby of makers.
OF COURSE we want to make beautiful, awesome things.
I mean no sleight to zines or ashcans or whatever else, and if anything, they underscore this point.
This is a hobby of makers.
OF COURSE we want to make beautiful, awesome things.
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"This is a hobby of makers" resonates with my growingly informed opinions on RPGs for the last 5 years.
RPGs are not an industry. Every project is a passion; the results of success would be unequal to the reward, if not also for the fact that it *satisfies* a deep need in the maker.
RPGs are not an industry. Every project is a passion; the results of success would be unequal to the reward, if not also for the fact that it *satisfies* a deep need in the maker.
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Some of y'all asked if we're including dinosaurs in our upcoming bird book. Well, yesn't.
#ZoologistsPrimer
#ZoologistsPrimer
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Some of y'all asked if we're including dinosaurs in our upcoming bird book. Well, yesn't.
#ZoologistsPrimer
#ZoologistsPrimer
Some of y'all asked if we're including dinosaurs in our upcoming bird book. Well, yesn't.
#ZoologistsPrimer
#ZoologistsPrimer
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Some of y'all asked if we're including dinosaurs in our upcoming bird book. Well, yesn't.
#ZoologistsPrimer
#ZoologistsPrimer
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Right. I hardly ever ask for anything, but this is the year I say 'what the hell' and go for it. On all the social platforms I have ever been on, I've never broken a few hundred followers and you know what? I think my artwork is as good as accounts with thousands. I'm wishing for 1k by xmas 😂
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Right. I hardly ever ask for anything, but this is the year I say 'what the hell' and go for it. On all the social platforms I have ever been on, I've never broken a few hundred followers and you know what? I think my artwork is as good as accounts with thousands. I'm wishing for 1k by xmas 😂
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December 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Today is a pretty standard day at our house/studio: Jakub is researching chicken folklore, I'm drawing the chunkiest possible northern cardinal.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today is a pretty standard day at our house/studio: Jakub is researching chicken folklore, I'm drawing the chunkiest possible northern cardinal.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
Today is a pretty standard day at our house/studio: Jakub is researching chicken folklore, I'm drawing the chunkiest possible northern cardinal.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today is a pretty standard day at our house/studio: Jakub is researching chicken folklore, I'm drawing the chunkiest possible northern cardinal.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
It's not flashy or aspirational - just a day of steady, consistent work. That's how big projects are made.
Enjoy the birb.
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The dickcissel (spiza americana) read research papers about cardinal bird family, and then made its entire existence about forcing scientists to include "with exception of..." at the end of every paragraph discussing the cardinalidae.
December 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The dickcissel (spiza americana) read research papers about cardinal bird family, and then made its entire existence about forcing scientists to include "with exception of..." at the end of every paragraph discussing the cardinalidae.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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listen. listen to me. libraries are getting indie TTRPGs in circulation. high school teachers are bringing weird stuff to the teenz TTRPG club. we continue to be in a beautiful moment for showing more people the full breadth of what games can be. nurture it by playing & loving games!!! a gift!!!!!
December 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
listen. listen to me. libraries are getting indie TTRPGs in circulation. high school teachers are bringing weird stuff to the teenz TTRPG club. we continue to be in a beautiful moment for showing more people the full breadth of what games can be. nurture it by playing & loving games!!! a gift!!!!!
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Caracaras turned out to be surprisingly difficuilt to research, partially because of their conflicting lore, and partially because of how much bullsjit and AI generated slop clutters the internet lately. Found out some cool facts though!
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Caracaras turned out to be surprisingly difficuilt to research, partially because of their conflicting lore, and partially because of how much bullsjit and AI generated slop clutters the internet lately. Found out some cool facts though!
Today, we're writing about canaries. What's the likelihood that we'll manage to smuggle "classically birb-shaped" past a science editor?
December 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today, we're writing about canaries. What's the likelihood that we'll manage to smuggle "classically birb-shaped" past a science editor?
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I must thank wikipedia for having this image of a Gloster Fancy canary. It definitely made my morning :).
December 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I must thank wikipedia for having this image of a Gloster Fancy canary. It definitely made my morning :).
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The best stories start here!
We're celebrating the grand opening of our brand new Warehouse, and you're getting the gifts! For a limited time, enjoy up to 30% off selected titles, including fan favorites like Alice is Missing, the Natural Library, and Kids on Bikes.
We're celebrating the grand opening of our brand new Warehouse, and you're getting the gifts! For a limited time, enjoy up to 30% off selected titles, including fan favorites like Alice is Missing, the Natural Library, and Kids on Bikes.
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The best stories start here!
We're celebrating the grand opening of our brand new Warehouse, and you're getting the gifts! For a limited time, enjoy up to 30% off selected titles, including fan favorites like Alice is Missing, the Natural Library, and Kids on Bikes.
We're celebrating the grand opening of our brand new Warehouse, and you're getting the gifts! For a limited time, enjoy up to 30% off selected titles, including fan favorites like Alice is Missing, the Natural Library, and Kids on Bikes.
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Advent bird No. 2
Starling
Scientific name: Sturnus vulgaris
Alternative name: Glorious Murmurating Mimic Bird
Finnish name: kottarainen
Song: shwikk-tktktktkk-swooeee-chakchakchak-phyooo-tktktkktktk-*impersonates car alarm*-shyeeww-tktktktk-*impersonates carrion crow* ETC
Starling
Scientific name: Sturnus vulgaris
Alternative name: Glorious Murmurating Mimic Bird
Finnish name: kottarainen
Song: shwikk-tktktktkk-swooeee-chakchakchak-phyooo-tktktkktktk-*impersonates car alarm*-shyeeww-tktktktk-*impersonates carrion crow* ETC
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Advent bird No. 2
Starling
Scientific name: Sturnus vulgaris
Alternative name: Glorious Murmurating Mimic Bird
Finnish name: kottarainen
Song: shwikk-tktktktkk-swooeee-chakchakchak-phyooo-tktktkktktk-*impersonates car alarm*-shyeeww-tktktktk-*impersonates carrion crow* ETC
Starling
Scientific name: Sturnus vulgaris
Alternative name: Glorious Murmurating Mimic Bird
Finnish name: kottarainen
Song: shwikk-tktktktkk-swooeee-chakchakchak-phyooo-tktktkktktk-*impersonates car alarm*-shyeeww-tktktktk-*impersonates carrion crow* ETC
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And then there were three ✨
November 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And then there were three ✨
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1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
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Mother of the Cosmos
Painted this for a charity project with the goal of raising money for the British hen welfare trust.
I joined the project because it's for a good cause and I really wanted to paint a chicken.
Will post more about the project later, so stay tuned!
Painted this for a charity project with the goal of raising money for the British hen welfare trust.
I joined the project because it's for a good cause and I really wanted to paint a chicken.
Will post more about the project later, so stay tuned!
November 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Mother of the Cosmos
Painted this for a charity project with the goal of raising money for the British hen welfare trust.
I joined the project because it's for a good cause and I really wanted to paint a chicken.
Will post more about the project later, so stay tuned!
Painted this for a charity project with the goal of raising money for the British hen welfare trust.
I joined the project because it's for a good cause and I really wanted to paint a chicken.
Will post more about the project later, so stay tuned!
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Tampere Game Research Lab Spring Seminar is on the horizon again. This will be out 22nd annual game studies work in progress seminar. The theme is different each year, this time it is Events and Communities.
Check out the CFP.
Check out the CFP.
2026 | Call for Papers
Events are at the heart of game and play cultures. They are organized for many reasons and purposes, bringing people together to play, socialize, compete, learn and teach, network, sell, perform, c…
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November 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Tampere Game Research Lab Spring Seminar is on the horizon again. This will be out 22nd annual game studies work in progress seminar. The theme is different each year, this time it is Events and Communities.
Check out the CFP.
Check out the CFP.
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
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Y'all: we love to get so many questions about our upcoming bird book!
We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
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We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
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Your Zoologist's Primer: Bird Book Questions Answered!
Anna's answering the burning questions about the upcoming bird book and the rest of the animal kingdom, tailor-made for your TTRPGs and worldbuilding.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Y'all: we love to get so many questions about our upcoming bird book!
We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
www.doubleproficiency.com/post/zoologi...
We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
www.doubleproficiency.com/post/zoologi...
Y'all: we love to get so many questions about our upcoming bird book!
We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
www.doubleproficiency.com/post/zoologi...
We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
www.doubleproficiency.com/post/zoologi...
Your Zoologist's Primer: Bird Book Questions Answered!
Anna's answering the burning questions about the upcoming bird book and the rest of the animal kingdom, tailor-made for your TTRPGs and worldbuilding.
www.doubleproficiency.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Y'all: we love to get so many questions about our upcoming bird book!
We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
www.doubleproficiency.com/post/zoologi...
We also love to answer some of them pre-emptively 💖
#ZoologistsPrimer
www.doubleproficiency.com/post/zoologi...
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Carved in Stone is officially out!
In this comprehensive setting guide you'll be able to see, touch, taste, hear and smell your way through everything that modern-day scholars currently know of the enigmatic culture of the Picts, from the perspective of someone living in the late 7th Century.
In this comprehensive setting guide you'll be able to see, touch, taste, hear and smell your way through everything that modern-day scholars currently know of the enigmatic culture of the Picts, from the perspective of someone living in the late 7th Century.
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Carved in Stone is officially out!
In this comprehensive setting guide you'll be able to see, touch, taste, hear and smell your way through everything that modern-day scholars currently know of the enigmatic culture of the Picts, from the perspective of someone living in the late 7th Century.
In this comprehensive setting guide you'll be able to see, touch, taste, hear and smell your way through everything that modern-day scholars currently know of the enigmatic culture of the Picts, from the perspective of someone living in the late 7th Century.