Quinn murphy
@gamefiend.bsky.social
#TTRPG game designer. Have written for WotC, Paizo, and many more.
Founder of Thoughtcrime Games. https://thoughtcrimegames.net
Founder of Thoughtcrime Games. https://thoughtcrimegames.net
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Quinn murphy
@gamefiend.bsky.social
· Jul 8
🧿 #BlueskyCoven
:: A tall radio tower on the cliffside broadcasts across all bands. An entertainment program, news and reports from the land, and an archival reading. Then music.
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:: A tall radio tower on the cliffside broadcasts across all bands. An entertainment program, news and reports from the land, and an archival reading. Then music.
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WILLIE O'REE
Canadian William Eldon “Willie” O'Ree - also known as “The Jackie Robinson of hockey” - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Olympics #WinterOlympics
Canadian William Eldon “Willie” O'Ree - also known as “The Jackie Robinson of hockey” - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Olympics #WinterOlympics
February 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
WILLIE O'REE
Canadian William Eldon “Willie” O'Ree - also known as “The Jackie Robinson of hockey” - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Olympics #WinterOlympics
Canadian William Eldon “Willie” O'Ree - also known as “The Jackie Robinson of hockey” - was the first black player in the National Hockey League (in 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens)
#BlackHistoryMonth #Olympics #WinterOlympics
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Come join us over on the one shot twitch and listen to this app and importantly - donate to support this cause!!!
Going live* on the One Shot Podcast Twitch, we present A Shadow in Harlem.
Our heroes from the Main Stem try to answer the all important question of what does it mean to dance in the dark in this Monster of the Week game!
Our heroes from the Main Stem try to answer the all important question of what does it mean to dance in the dark in this Monster of the Week game!
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Come join us over on the one shot twitch and listen to this app and importantly - donate to support this cause!!!
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Are you ready to bring the house down? Explore the delicate balance of sharing your culture without compromising your community in Intergalactic Teaz by Bluu Smith and BrieAnna Allen, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
February 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Are you ready to bring the house down? Explore the delicate balance of sharing your culture without compromising your community in Intergalactic Teaz by Bluu Smith and BrieAnna Allen, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
I have many things to say about 4e but I often dont because that period of time was at once expanding (I started designing games professionally then!) and also intensely irritating and awful (too much shit to even enumerate).
As a result, I get pissed off quite easily when discussing it lol
As a result, I get pissed off quite easily when discussing it lol
February 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I have many things to say about 4e but I often dont because that period of time was at once expanding (I started designing games professionally then!) and also intensely irritating and awful (too much shit to even enumerate).
As a result, I get pissed off quite easily when discussing it lol
As a result, I get pissed off quite easily when discussing it lol
Fun fact that correlates to this: 4e hater used to always tell me "its not the D&D I remember"
Me: "what D&D do you remember?"
Them: <proceed to describe a lanky set of households that dont exist in the game>
Me: ....
Me: "what D&D do you remember?"
Them: <proceed to describe a lanky set of households that dont exist in the game>
Me: ....
4e annoys because it doesn't pretend that it's fighting-adventure rules are anything else and expects you to use rules as written. By not lying about itself, it fucks up the normal D&D process of pretending that it's good for other things, which pretence is *self-fulfilling* via quiet rulings.
February 15, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Fun fact that correlates to this: 4e hater used to always tell me "its not the D&D I remember"
Me: "what D&D do you remember?"
Them: <proceed to describe a lanky set of households that dont exist in the game>
Me: ....
Me: "what D&D do you remember?"
Them: <proceed to describe a lanky set of households that dont exist in the game>
Me: ....
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I Friday reading play reports from game groups that no longer exist, & talking to our Office of Sustainability about what storygames might work for an “intergenerational game night” with undergrads & retirees.
I think of how there’s so much “content” addressing such a narrow slice of gaming lives
I think of how there’s so much “content” addressing such a narrow slice of gaming lives
This week I saw the same game played by strangers, in my classroom, & my new gaming group. My local group also played two games that are structurally very similar, so the differences became really striking.
I talk about our debrief, when we can trust strangers more than old friends, power, & more.
I talk about our debrief, when we can trust strangers more than old friends, power, & more.
Vibe Check: Using Similar Games to Talk About Boundaries [Gathering My Parties 10]
YouTube video by Critical Prof
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I Friday reading play reports from game groups that no longer exist, & talking to our Office of Sustainability about what storygames might work for an “intergenerational game night” with undergrads & retirees.
I think of how there’s so much “content” addressing such a narrow slice of gaming lives
I think of how there’s so much “content” addressing such a narrow slice of gaming lives
Damn, I could have some a lot of bingos if I had this years ago!
Seeing another Reddit thread about 4E and dusting off this bad boy
Came across another discussion of D&D 4E and had a brain wave
February 15, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Damn, I could have some a lot of bingos if I had this years ago!
I love VDay *and* it's my birthday month *and* it's Black History Month! So normally around this time of year I'd be posting wishlists and cash links. But what I would love even more is if everyone could share the Bring Down the Stars crowdfund far and wide (and back it if you haven't yet)
Bring Down the Stars
Battle gods and fight for your life in this portal invasion survival game, inspired by works such as Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint and Solo Leveling. Based on the Godkiller system.
www.backerkit.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Julian Bailey, 43, is the man who was killed by U.S. Marshals in DC earlier this week.
This is a message from his family.
#JusticeForJulian
This is a message from his family.
#JusticeForJulian
February 14, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Julian Bailey, 43, is the man who was killed by U.S. Marshals in DC earlier this week.
This is a message from his family.
#JusticeForJulian
This is a message from his family.
#JusticeForJulian
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Day 2: Mark J ( @gmmarkj.bsky.social ) does amazing work uplifting Voices of Color through Apochromatic Unlimited and the podcast nOne-shOt…while the PWU’s database is like a yellow pages for BIPOC creators, nOne-shOt is like Inside the actor’s studio, giving deep looks into great creators.
February 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Day 2: Mark J ( @gmmarkj.bsky.social ) does amazing work uplifting Voices of Color through Apochromatic Unlimited and the podcast nOne-shOt…while the PWU’s database is like a yellow pages for BIPOC creators, nOne-shOt is like Inside the actor’s studio, giving deep looks into great creators.
This sounds amazing.
When people are talking about chaining different TTRPG systems together to form a larger, more complex narrative, you can literally do that by playing Breaking the Ice then Shooting the Moon then Under My Skin with the same(-ish) set of characters. The Romance Trilogy.
Have done it.
Can recommend.
Have done it.
Can recommend.
Happy Valentine's Day
Especially to my #ttrpg friends looking for a little Romance Trilogy: www.blackgreengames.com/shop/romance...
Especially to my #ttrpg friends looking for a little Romance Trilogy: www.blackgreengames.com/shop/romance...
February 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This sounds amazing.
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The first of two Alternate Archetypes PDFs is UNLOCKED over on the Mutants & Masterminds 4th edition Kickstarter – Power Level 8 versions of the Hero's Handbook archetypes. Can we make it to unlock the PL 12 versions at $180K?
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The first of two Alternate Archetypes PDFs is UNLOCKED over on the Mutants & Masterminds 4th edition Kickstarter – Power Level 8 versions of the Hero's Handbook archetypes. Can we make it to unlock the PL 12 versions at $180K?
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New Pin Post! I'm John, #illustrator for #TTRPG players and publishers. I do private and published commissions, sell licensed stock art, and fan-art on merch.
Stock art: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
Fan art: www.teepublic.com/user/johnlat...
License info: johnlattaart.com/stock-art-co...
Stock art: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
Fan art: www.teepublic.com/user/johnlat...
License info: johnlattaart.com/stock-art-co...
February 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
New Pin Post! I'm John, #illustrator for #TTRPG players and publishers. I do private and published commissions, sell licensed stock art, and fan-art on merch.
Stock art: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
Fan art: www.teepublic.com/user/johnlat...
License info: johnlattaart.com/stock-art-co...
Stock art: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
Fan art: www.teepublic.com/user/johnlat...
License info: johnlattaart.com/stock-art-co...
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Make A Scene is looking for fresh new parlor larps. They will give you $300 and help you tune up your game and then run it multiple times. They premiere first-time designers every year! It's a great festival and the sort of thing I'd love to see more of. makeascenemn.org/en/call-for-...
Submit a Scenario | MAKE A SCENE!
Calling all scenario authors, past, present, and future! We are seeking brand new live-action roleplaying scenarios exploring the festival theme of Tempo to premiere at Make a Scene in August 2026! We...
makeascenemn.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Make A Scene is looking for fresh new parlor larps. They will give you $300 and help you tune up your game and then run it multiple times. They premiere first-time designers every year! It's a great festival and the sort of thing I'd love to see more of. makeascenemn.org/en/call-for-...
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Just putting it out there again.
Rest of the month. I'm teaching Tidebreaker to anyone that comes to the discord. If you wanna GM, play, or hack the game I will be available daily for any comers.
My game is Black History. I should not be the only one talking about it anymore.
discord.gg/rvMCqB6d
Rest of the month. I'm teaching Tidebreaker to anyone that comes to the discord. If you wanna GM, play, or hack the game I will be available daily for any comers.
My game is Black History. I should not be the only one talking about it anymore.
discord.gg/rvMCqB6d
Join the Tidebreaker TTRPG Discord Server!
Check out the Tidebreaker TTRPG community on Discord - hang out with 173 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
discord.gg
February 14, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Just putting it out there again.
Rest of the month. I'm teaching Tidebreaker to anyone that comes to the discord. If you wanna GM, play, or hack the game I will be available daily for any comers.
My game is Black History. I should not be the only one talking about it anymore.
discord.gg/rvMCqB6d
Rest of the month. I'm teaching Tidebreaker to anyone that comes to the discord. If you wanna GM, play, or hack the game I will be available daily for any comers.
My game is Black History. I should not be the only one talking about it anymore.
discord.gg/rvMCqB6d
I dont make the rules!
But... these are the rules.
But... these are the rules.
Vampire Hunter D, Helsing, and Blade should be done in Tidebreaker.
I say this with Kendrick Lamar in the Super Bowl hater energy.
I'm upping the score. Don't just play my shit, make some hacks. Ya'll do that shit for PBTA and BITD all day long, give me some 3rd party love! I wrote tools for it!
I say this with Kendrick Lamar in the Super Bowl hater energy.
I'm upping the score. Don't just play my shit, make some hacks. Ya'll do that shit for PBTA and BITD all day long, give me some 3rd party love! I wrote tools for it!
I want to say this with love, respect and a whole lot of "expand your horizons" energy:
Not everything that involves vampires in TTRPGs needs to be or actually *is* covered by World of Darkness.
For real.
Not everything that involves vampires in TTRPGs needs to be or actually *is* covered by World of Darkness.
For real.
February 14, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I dont make the rules!
But... these are the rules.
But... these are the rules.
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This Sunday at 12 PM EST on the @oneshotnetwork.bsky.social
Harlem, 1924. Jazz fills the streets, but something dark stalks the shadows. On a night meant for joy, revelry turns dangerous. As bodies and secrets pile up, one question lingers: what does it mean to dance in the dark
Harlem, 1924. Jazz fills the streets, but something dark stalks the shadows. On a night meant for joy, revelry turns dangerous. As bodies and secrets pile up, one question lingers: what does it mean to dance in the dark
February 14, 2026 at 4:35 AM
This Sunday at 12 PM EST on the @oneshotnetwork.bsky.social
Harlem, 1924. Jazz fills the streets, but something dark stalks the shadows. On a night meant for joy, revelry turns dangerous. As bodies and secrets pile up, one question lingers: what does it mean to dance in the dark
Harlem, 1924. Jazz fills the streets, but something dark stalks the shadows. On a night meant for joy, revelry turns dangerous. As bodies and secrets pile up, one question lingers: what does it mean to dance in the dark
I want to say this with love, respect and a whole lot of "expand your horizons" energy:
Not everything that involves vampires in TTRPGs needs to be or actually *is* covered by World of Darkness.
For real.
Not everything that involves vampires in TTRPGs needs to be or actually *is* covered by World of Darkness.
For real.
February 14, 2026 at 4:50 AM
I want to say this with love, respect and a whole lot of "expand your horizons" energy:
Not everything that involves vampires in TTRPGs needs to be or actually *is* covered by World of Darkness.
For real.
Not everything that involves vampires in TTRPGs needs to be or actually *is* covered by World of Darkness.
For real.
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Got plans after Valentines? No?
Let me fix that for you. We have three more games coming your way for Black History Month as we continue to rise money for the Lavendar Rights Project.
Game info in the post below.
Let me fix that for you. We have three more games coming your way for Black History Month as we continue to rise money for the Lavendar Rights Project.
Game info in the post below.
February 14, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Got plans after Valentines? No?
Let me fix that for you. We have three more games coming your way for Black History Month as we continue to rise money for the Lavendar Rights Project.
Game info in the post below.
Let me fix that for you. We have three more games coming your way for Black History Month as we continue to rise money for the Lavendar Rights Project.
Game info in the post below.
Snap purchased! This sounds hype.
The Audition is a short larp designed for remote play about an actor and their doppelganger competing for a part in a shitty sci-fi TV reboot. bullypulpitgames.itch.io/the-audition
The Audition by Bully Pulpit Games
An actor and their doppelgänger fight for the same role. Which one are you?
bullypulpitgames.itch.io
February 14, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Snap purchased! This sounds hype.
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I have made a list of Black creatives I believe you should support!
Writers, artists, musicians, comic creators, all forms of media!
go.bsky.app/PGeyN2J
Writers, artists, musicians, comic creators, all forms of media!
go.bsky.app/PGeyN2J
February 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I have made a list of Black creatives I believe you should support!
Writers, artists, musicians, comic creators, all forms of media!
go.bsky.app/PGeyN2J
Writers, artists, musicians, comic creators, all forms of media!
go.bsky.app/PGeyN2J
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I've been working on a project w/some friends, and I'm ready to start sharing it!
We're testing how well The Corrupted can actually emulate The Last of Us by running the plot of the game 👀
medium.com/@navaarsnp/c...
We're testing how well The Corrupted can actually emulate The Last of Us by running the plot of the game 👀
medium.com/@navaarsnp/c...
Can A TTRPG Emulate The Last of Us?
Tabletop role-playing game design is an expression of inspiration through rules of play. At least, that’s how I see it. As designers, we…
medium.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I've been working on a project w/some friends, and I'm ready to start sharing it!
We're testing how well The Corrupted can actually emulate The Last of Us by running the plot of the game 👀
medium.com/@navaarsnp/c...
We're testing how well The Corrupted can actually emulate The Last of Us by running the plot of the game 👀
medium.com/@navaarsnp/c...
Damn. RiP Mr. Complex. I loved his raw, unorthodox style. A great and chill musical tribute from Open Mike Eagle:
youtu.be/aO5CNsfrVKQ?...
youtu.be/aO5CNsfrVKQ?...
RIP Mr Complex: one of peak underground's most unique voices
YouTube video by other mike eagle
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Damn. RiP Mr. Complex. I loved his raw, unorthodox style. A great and chill musical tribute from Open Mike Eagle:
youtu.be/aO5CNsfrVKQ?...
youtu.be/aO5CNsfrVKQ?...
Yoooooo
Aerial_Knight's DropShot!
- Game Made by a Black-Owned Studio & Creator
- Launching in 4 days
- Without using Ai
- Skydiving, Dragon Hunting, Racing FPS
- Game Made by a Black-Owned Studio & Creator
- Launching in 4 days
- Without using Ai
- Skydiving, Dragon Hunting, Racing FPS
February 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Yoooooo