Tanya Floaker
@floaker.bsky.social
Game Designer ❖ Writer ❖ Consultant
https://floaker.carrd.co
(they/them)
Avatar: Headshot of a white person w. shaved head, a tuft of pink hair, round glasses, and pink surreal collage background (no AI)
https://floaker.carrd.co
(they/them)
Avatar: Headshot of a white person w. shaved head, a tuft of pink hair, round glasses, and pink surreal collage background (no AI)
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Coming soon: The Thunder Perfect Mind
An Occult Action Thriller Tabletop RPG
www.kickstarter.com
Welcome to everyone new to following me on BSky! You can also follow my upcoming KS campaign, an occult action thriller THE THUNDER PERFECT MIND.
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Ok, I could *really* do with a vague idea of how many people might be interested in this event, otherwise finding a suitable venue is a nonsense.
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
January 21, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Ok, I could *really* do with a vague idea of how many people might be interested in this event, otherwise finding a suitable venue is a nonsense.
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
I've set up a temporary event page here: ti.to/tabletop-unc...
If you're conceptually interested, please click through and register your interest!
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Hiya Pals! Registration is open for Groundhog Play 🦫
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Groundhog Play
🦫 A Free, Two-Day, Access-Focused Tabletop RPG Convention to Playtest Games 📅 21st & 22nd March 2026 Pluto Q, 42-44 Albert Road, Glasgow, G42 8DN 🎩 Playtest - Iterate - Sleep Then do it all again! 😷 M...
groundhogplay.carrd.co
January 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Hiya Pals! Registration is open for Groundhog Play 🦫
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
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The UK government has finally admitted that
It would take resources of 1.6 Earths to sustain the world’s current levels of consumption
The rate of extinction is 10s to 100s of times higher than the average over the past 10 mil years. A 6th mass extinction may be underway
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It would take resources of 1.6 Earths to sustain the world’s current levels of consumption
The rate of extinction is 10s to 100s of times higher than the average over the past 10 mil years. A 6th mass extinction may be underway
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:12 AM
The UK government has finally admitted that
It would take resources of 1.6 Earths to sustain the world’s current levels of consumption
The rate of extinction is 10s to 100s of times higher than the average over the past 10 mil years. A 6th mass extinction may be underway
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It would take resources of 1.6 Earths to sustain the world’s current levels of consumption
The rate of extinction is 10s to 100s of times higher than the average over the past 10 mil years. A 6th mass extinction may be underway
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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It's hard to know how serious I am about this? Ask me again later.
January 21, 2026 at 11:16 AM
It's hard to know how serious I am about this? Ask me again later.
Thoughts on Avery's thread:
Creating ttRPGs as an *industry* makes a project this way (as does rote copying industry advice). However, the question left hanging is if we need to follow that pattern? I think it depends upon *why* you are publishing and *how* you determine success.
Creating ttRPGs as an *industry* makes a project this way (as does rote copying industry advice). However, the question left hanging is if we need to follow that pattern? I think it depends upon *why* you are publishing and *how* you determine success.
But the way that the TTRPG industry uses it, as a high-profile, boom-or-bust product launch strategy that leverages flashy upsells and manufactured urgency to try to make number go up, that stakes 6-18 months of work on how big that number gets, structurally produces precarity and volatility.
January 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Thoughts on Avery's thread:
Creating ttRPGs as an *industry* makes a project this way (as does rote copying industry advice). However, the question left hanging is if we need to follow that pattern? I think it depends upon *why* you are publishing and *how* you determine success.
Creating ttRPGs as an *industry* makes a project this way (as does rote copying industry advice). However, the question left hanging is if we need to follow that pattern? I think it depends upon *why* you are publishing and *how* you determine success.
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Thank you, that is such a kind thing to say! Can I interest you in the epic joshi podcast series that got me this gig? share.google/EkOz4VyRjQhd...
Big Egg Podcasting Universe
Listen to Big Egg Podcasting Universe, a playlist curated by The Puro Pourri Podcast on desktop and mobile.
share.google
January 20, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Thank you, that is such a kind thing to say! Can I interest you in the epic joshi podcast series that got me this gig? share.google/EkOz4VyRjQhd...
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Anyone who has ever actually done anything could have told you that fixing mistakes made by the unconsciously incompetent is a slower process than just doing the task yourself in the first place.
“One notable MIT study found that 95 percent of companies that integrated AI saw zero meaningful growth in revenue. For coding tasks, one of AI’s most widely hyped applications, another study showed that programmers who used AI coding tools actually became slower at their jobs.”
AI Completely Failing to Boost Productivity, Says Top Analyst
AI may or may not excel at a lot of things, but from an economic standpoint, it's definitely not making us more productive.
futurism.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Anyone who has ever actually done anything could have told you that fixing mistakes made by the unconsciously incompetent is a slower process than just doing the task yourself in the first place.
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Rare FHC newsletter folks.
Missive 18 - tidy minds, big plans
Winter 2026
farhorizonscoop.beehiiv.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Rare FHC newsletter folks.
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UK #ttrpg Design Crew! You've said you would like a playtest-focussed convention. Well, here's a small test run to see if it is viable. Sign up now!
Hiya Pals! Registration is open for Groundhog Play 🦫
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Groundhog Play
🦫 A Free, Two-Day, Access-Focused Tabletop RPG Convention to Playtest Games 📅 21st & 22nd March 2026 Pluto Q, 42-44 Albert Road, Glasgow, G42 8DN 🎩 Playtest - Iterate - Sleep Then do it all again! 😷 M...
groundhogplay.carrd.co
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
UK #ttrpg Design Crew! You've said you would like a playtest-focussed convention. Well, here's a small test run to see if it is viable. Sign up now!
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Something something the market will decide wait not like that
January 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Something something the market will decide wait not like that
UK #ttrpg Design Crew! You've said you would like a playtest-focussed convention. Well, here's a small test run to see if it is viable. Sign up now!
Hiya Pals! Registration is open for Groundhog Play 🦫
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Running on the 21st & 22nd March in Glasgow. We are having a small alpha-run with only 30 people per day, so follow the link to get to it!
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Groundhog Play
🦫 A Free, Two-Day, Access-Focused Tabletop RPG Convention to Playtest Games 📅 21st & 22nd March 2026 Pluto Q, 42-44 Albert Road, Glasgow, G42 8DN 🎩 Playtest - Iterate - Sleep Then do it all again! 😷 M...
groundhogplay.carrd.co
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
UK #ttrpg Design Crew! You've said you would like a playtest-focussed convention. Well, here's a small test run to see if it is viable. Sign up now!
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"We have to fight to save democracy!"
OK, but can you vote at your workplace? Your apartment complex? Your neighborhood block? Can you decide your wages or your rent?
Do you get to have a say in whether cops and soldiers get more money every year or whether they come into your schools?
OK, but can you vote at your workplace? Your apartment complex? Your neighborhood block? Can you decide your wages or your rent?
Do you get to have a say in whether cops and soldiers get more money every year or whether they come into your schools?
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 AM
"We have to fight to save democracy!"
OK, but can you vote at your workplace? Your apartment complex? Your neighborhood block? Can you decide your wages or your rent?
Do you get to have a say in whether cops and soldiers get more money every year or whether they come into your schools?
OK, but can you vote at your workplace? Your apartment complex? Your neighborhood block? Can you decide your wages or your rent?
Do you get to have a say in whether cops and soldiers get more money every year or whether they come into your schools?
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In my 20s I had no boundaries when it came to my friendships. Now in my late 30s I have like 10 friends lol everyone else is a friendly colleague or peer. But my definition of “friend” is much more meaningful now
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 AM
In my 20s I had no boundaries when it came to my friendships. Now in my late 30s I have like 10 friends lol everyone else is a friendly colleague or peer. But my definition of “friend” is much more meaningful now
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Banning all under-16s from accessing The Guardian and the BBC would do more to protect trans youth than banning social media for them.
Brianna Ghey was targeted by classmates who knew her offline. Online, she made friends and a community, and was making content to help other trans kids like her.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
January 20, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Banning all under-16s from accessing The Guardian and the BBC would do more to protect trans youth than banning social media for them.
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My "We're Not A Death Cult" t-shirt is getting a lot of questions already answered by my t-shirt.
January 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
My "We're Not A Death Cult" t-shirt is getting a lot of questions already answered by my t-shirt.
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quote with your horn art!
January 20, 2026 at 5:33 AM
quote with your horn art!
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We're hoping with playtesting and feedback we can get you out of the loop and into Finish Project!
Registrations are open for Groundhog ▶️
😉
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Registrations are open for Groundhog ▶️
😉
groundhogplay.carrd.co
January 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM
We're hoping with playtesting and feedback we can get you out of the loop and into Finish Project!
Registrations are open for Groundhog ▶️
😉
groundhogplay.carrd.co
Registrations are open for Groundhog ▶️
😉
groundhogplay.carrd.co
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5/ I'm saying that in at least 90% of the cases I see the term used in RPG circles the objection seems to be discussion of class at all.
And honestly, I've had enough of this shit and I don't really feel the need to play nice.
And honestly, I've had enough of this shit and I don't really feel the need to play nice.
January 19, 2026 at 10:50 PM
5/ I'm saying that in at least 90% of the cases I see the term used in RPG circles the objection seems to be discussion of class at all.
And honestly, I've had enough of this shit and I don't really feel the need to play nice.
And honestly, I've had enough of this shit and I don't really feel the need to play nice.
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It would maybe be the funniest wrestling story of the year if AEW sued WWE for using their intellectual property in that AI-generated picture of Dominik with the AEW belt. Imagine if *that* were the case to set precedent on AI copyright infringement.
January 19, 2026 at 8:23 PM
It would maybe be the funniest wrestling story of the year if AEW sued WWE for using their intellectual property in that AI-generated picture of Dominik with the AEW belt. Imagine if *that* were the case to set precedent on AI copyright infringement.
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What a pleasure this was!
Last Friday, I had a wonderful, free-wheeling, heartwarming conversation w Vincent @lumpley.bsky.social & Meg @megueyb.bsky.social, thanks to Ben @benriggs.bsky.social. And it's already up! Did we gush too much? I don't think so. #ttrpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pev...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pev...
Are these the most influential RPG designers of all time? Ep. 84
YouTube video by Reading D&D Aloud
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM
What a pleasure this was!
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Spent today dealing with broken InDesign -- turns out it's Windows' fault (of course). In case you're having the same troubles:, uninstall the update:
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
January 19, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Spent today dealing with broken InDesign -- turns out it's Windows' fault (of course). In case you're having the same troubles:, uninstall the update:
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
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IF YOU BUILD OVER A PILE OF CORPSES, SOONER OR LATER, YOU'LL BE GRABBED BY THE ANKLE
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
IF YOU BUILD OVER A PILE OF CORPSES, SOONER OR LATER, YOU'LL BE GRABBED BY THE ANKLE
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵