Epidiah Ravachol of the Unwritten Earths Symposium
@epidiah.bsky.social
Author & tabletop role-playing game designer, perhaps known for Dread, Swords Without Master, Vast & Starlit, or Wolfspell.
Suddenly, also a Clojure developer!
(he/him)
https://unwrittenearths.com
https://dig1000holes.com
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Suddenly, also a Clojure developer!
(he/him)
https://unwrittenearths.com
https://dig1000holes.com
💀
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a rabbit is standing next to a stack of wooden blocks that says ' jenga ' on them
Alt: An animated gif of a rabbit playing Jenga better than I can.
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Hello Stranger,
Re-introduction time! I'm Epidiah Ravachol. Perhaps you've heard of my #ttrpg work, like Dread, the horror game that uses Jenga; or Swords Without Master, the one with the tones.†
I've been at this indie truly-true role-playing game publishing gig for roughly a quarter century.
Re-introduction time! I'm Epidiah Ravachol. Perhaps you've heard of my #ttrpg work, like Dread, the horror game that uses Jenga; or Swords Without Master, the one with the tones.†
I've been at this indie truly-true role-playing game publishing gig for roughly a quarter century.
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Normalize checking people‘s accounts before you reply to them. If they’re replying to you with incendiary shit and you see that they have no posts on their feed — block them. they WANT the engagement & your reaction. They want to sew Discord. They are, in fact, both a purposeful agitator and a plant
February 19, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Normalize checking people‘s accounts before you reply to them. If they’re replying to you with incendiary shit and you see that they have no posts on their feed — block them. they WANT the engagement & your reaction. They want to sew Discord. They are, in fact, both a purposeful agitator and a plant
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Is there a technology the left is excited about?" It's called the clamshell e-reader from It Follows, and I've been waiting for it since 2014
February 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Is there a technology the left is excited about?" It's called the clamshell e-reader from It Follows, and I've been waiting for it since 2014
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The judge threatened to hold them in contempt if the spy glasses were not removed but if it was any of us we would have already been charged.
But oligarchs just get warnings when they ignore the law for more control through surveillance.
bsky.app/profile/hype...
But oligarchs just get warnings when they ignore the law for more control through surveillance.
bsky.app/profile/hype...
February 19, 2026 at 1:58 AM
The judge threatened to hold them in contempt if the spy glasses were not removed but if it was any of us we would have already been charged.
But oligarchs just get warnings when they ignore the law for more control through surveillance.
bsky.app/profile/hype...
But oligarchs just get warnings when they ignore the law for more control through surveillance.
bsky.app/profile/hype...
Just found my grade school recorder in my parents' basement!
February 19, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Just found my grade school recorder in my parents' basement!
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Swords Without Masters where the two tones are Bullwinkle and Rocky.
Hats Without Rabbits.
Hats Without Rabbits.
February 19, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Swords Without Masters where the two tones are Bullwinkle and Rocky.
Hats Without Rabbits.
Hats Without Rabbits.
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What do you think the odds are that Eppy talks about the Bullwinkle & Rocky Role-Playing Party Game in this one?
New Ep Wednesday! We discuss games that do things in ways we never would have thought of 🤯 and then assign mix-and-match homework for some works in progress.
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
The Mind-Blown Episode
Nathan and Eppy assigned homework off-mic, to discuss some games that showcase thinking about games in a way we never would have, or that made such an impression on us that we've made them part of our...
unwrittenearths.fireside.fm
February 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
What do you think the odds are that Eppy talks about the Bullwinkle & Rocky Role-Playing Party Game in this one?
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Bsky, did I show you my neighbour? Visited after the big snowfall, hope to see them around again in the spring.
February 18, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Bsky, did I show you my neighbour? Visited after the big snowfall, hope to see them around again in the spring.
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who could have seen this coming
February 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM
who could have seen this coming
"It’s an industry about execution, marketing, and attention to detail. All things AIs are great at."
All things AIs are FAMOUSLY shit at.
You don't say something that obviously and demonstrably false unless you are running a scam.
All things AIs are FAMOUSLY shit at.
You don't say something that obviously and demonstrably false unless you are running a scam.
Reposting with ALT because this kind of phenomenal disdain and disrespect from within the industry literally against two of their own titles and the designer who made them is important to recognize.
February 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM
"It’s an industry about execution, marketing, and attention to detail. All things AIs are great at."
All things AIs are FAMOUSLY shit at.
You don't say something that obviously and demonstrably false unless you are running a scam.
All things AIs are FAMOUSLY shit at.
You don't say something that obviously and demonstrably false unless you are running a scam.
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Hungry, hungry guillotine
December 25, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Hungry, hungry guillotine
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2026 basically
February 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM
2026 basically
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🤘666 backers AND we've unlocked a third author raise, on to more money for the artists!🤘
🔥Join us, it's nice and warm in here...🔥
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
🔥Join us, it's nice and warm in here...🔥
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
🤘666 backers AND we've unlocked a third author raise, on to more money for the artists!🤘
🔥Join us, it's nice and warm in here...🔥
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
🔥Join us, it's nice and warm in here...🔥
👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
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AI is the “asbestos of the internet”
February 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
AI is the “asbestos of the internet”
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New episode!
Ryan sits down with award-winning game designer, editor, and publisher @willjobst.bsky.social to talk Good Luck Press, cons, podcasts, editing, Plasmodics, and our shared love of all things Adam Vass.
Watch here👇
Ryan sits down with award-winning game designer, editor, and publisher @willjobst.bsky.social to talk Good Luck Press, cons, podcasts, editing, Plasmodics, and our shared love of all things Adam Vass.
Watch here👇
EP 305 | We interview WILL JOBST
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February 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
New episode!
Ryan sits down with award-winning game designer, editor, and publisher @willjobst.bsky.social to talk Good Luck Press, cons, podcasts, editing, Plasmodics, and our shared love of all things Adam Vass.
Watch here👇
Ryan sits down with award-winning game designer, editor, and publisher @willjobst.bsky.social to talk Good Luck Press, cons, podcasts, editing, Plasmodics, and our shared love of all things Adam Vass.
Watch here👇
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I will momentarily set aside my soapbox that reading older books enriches your life in immeasurable ways; can we talk about how stupid it is for this arbitrary cut-off to be 50 years? this may shock some people, but 50 years ago was only 1976.
Meanwhile, on threads, which actually is like what people on twitter think bluesky is like, a "teacher, author, poet" speaks...
February 18, 2026 at 5:28 PM
I will momentarily set aside my soapbox that reading older books enriches your life in immeasurable ways; can we talk about how stupid it is for this arbitrary cut-off to be 50 years? this may shock some people, but 50 years ago was only 1976.
What do you think the odds are that Eppy talks about the Bullwinkle & Rocky Role-Playing Party Game in this one?
New Ep Wednesday! We discuss games that do things in ways we never would have thought of 🤯 and then assign mix-and-match homework for some works in progress.
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
The Mind-Blown Episode
Nathan and Eppy assigned homework off-mic, to discuss some games that showcase thinking about games in a way we never would have, or that made such an impression on us that we've made them part of our...
unwrittenearths.fireside.fm
February 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
What do you think the odds are that Eppy talks about the Bullwinkle & Rocky Role-Playing Party Game in this one?
Reposted by Epidiah Ravachol of the Unwritten Earths Symposium
New Ep Wednesday! We discuss games that do things in ways we never would have thought of 🤯 and then assign mix-and-match homework for some works in progress.
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
The Mind-Blown Episode
Nathan and Eppy assigned homework off-mic, to discuss some games that showcase thinking about games in a way we never would have, or that made such an impression on us that we've made them part of our...
unwrittenearths.fireside.fm
February 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM
New Ep Wednesday! We discuss games that do things in ways we never would have thought of 🤯 and then assign mix-and-match homework for some works in progress.
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
Listen: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/32
Subscribe: unwrittenearths.fireside.fm/subscribe
Support: patreon.com/UnwrittenEar...
Might just mess around and recreate a MUD/MUSH from first principles.
Babashka 1.12.215: Revenge of the TUIs
blog.michielborkent.nl/babashka-1.1...
One of the most exciting babashka release thus far!
(If you encounter the blog post link on HN, please upvote it (please don't share a direct HN link as this is penalized by HN's algorithm). Thank you!)
#clojure #babashka
blog.michielborkent.nl/babashka-1.1...
One of the most exciting babashka release thus far!
(If you encounter the blog post link on HN, please upvote it (please don't share a direct HN link as this is penalized by HN's algorithm). Thank you!)
#clojure #babashka
February 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Might just mess around and recreate a MUD/MUSH from first principles.
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Babashka 1.12.215: Revenge of the TUIs
blog.michielborkent.nl/babashka-1.1...
One of the most exciting babashka release thus far!
(If you encounter the blog post link on HN, please upvote it (please don't share a direct HN link as this is penalized by HN's algorithm). Thank you!)
#clojure #babashka
blog.michielborkent.nl/babashka-1.1...
One of the most exciting babashka release thus far!
(If you encounter the blog post link on HN, please upvote it (please don't share a direct HN link as this is penalized by HN's algorithm). Thank you!)
#clojure #babashka
February 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Babashka 1.12.215: Revenge of the TUIs
blog.michielborkent.nl/babashka-1.1...
One of the most exciting babashka release thus far!
(If you encounter the blog post link on HN, please upvote it (please don't share a direct HN link as this is penalized by HN's algorithm). Thank you!)
#clojure #babashka
blog.michielborkent.nl/babashka-1.1...
One of the most exciting babashka release thus far!
(If you encounter the blog post link on HN, please upvote it (please don't share a direct HN link as this is penalized by HN's algorithm). Thank you!)
#clojure #babashka
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The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED!
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
There are 1,439 games to discover for a $10+ donation to Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!
Purchase the bundle here: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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They have invented a chocolate that tastes like a raisin.
February 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
They have invented a chocolate that tastes like a raisin.
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I just updated my portfolio page with some of my fav recent projects - Lovecraftesque 2E from @armadajosh.bsky.social & @beckyannison.bsky.social, and Wonder × Worlds from @colinkahl.bsky.social.
I have time coming up, get in touch if you're looking for layout help!
www.ndpdesign.com/portfolio
I have time coming up, get in touch if you're looking for layout help!
www.ndpdesign.com/portfolio
February 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I just updated my portfolio page with some of my fav recent projects - Lovecraftesque 2E from @armadajosh.bsky.social & @beckyannison.bsky.social, and Wonder × Worlds from @colinkahl.bsky.social.
I have time coming up, get in touch if you're looking for layout help!
www.ndpdesign.com/portfolio
I have time coming up, get in touch if you're looking for layout help!
www.ndpdesign.com/portfolio
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I'll be at Avalon Microsanctuary on Thurs., Feb. 26, from 6-8 pm selling a selection of flop beds, small blankets and pillows, and garlands. Stop by to meet the buns! Maybe your small dog likes zebra print? Cats can sleep on a lazy cat print flop bed. Baby Cobbler in a bed I made for the sanctuary.
February 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I'll be at Avalon Microsanctuary on Thurs., Feb. 26, from 6-8 pm selling a selection of flop beds, small blankets and pillows, and garlands. Stop by to meet the buns! Maybe your small dog likes zebra print? Cats can sleep on a lazy cat print flop bed. Baby Cobbler in a bed I made for the sanctuary.
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Fucking ghouls.
I don't talk about it much, but in 2014 my partner suddenly passed away. She had a Facebook account, and I went through the process of having it memorialised.
Three years later, the account started posting about a sunglasses store; her info changed to look like an employee.
I don't talk about it much, but in 2014 my partner suddenly passed away. She had a Facebook account, and I went through the process of having it memorialised.
Three years later, the account started posting about a sunglasses store; her info changed to look like an employee.
Meta has patented AI that can run a dead person's account, continuing to post and chat on their behalf
It can message and video call by replicating a user's online behavior using their past data
It can message and video call by replicating a user's online behavior using their past data
February 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Fucking ghouls.
I don't talk about it much, but in 2014 my partner suddenly passed away. She had a Facebook account, and I went through the process of having it memorialised.
Three years later, the account started posting about a sunglasses store; her info changed to look like an employee.
I don't talk about it much, but in 2014 my partner suddenly passed away. She had a Facebook account, and I went through the process of having it memorialised.
Three years later, the account started posting about a sunglasses store; her info changed to look like an employee.