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Quinn murphy
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#TTRPG game designer. Have written for WotC, Paizo, and many more.

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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flintlock.bsky.social
As Ryan Dancey discourse is crossing the timeline, a reminder of what the OGL was *actually* supposed to achieve. It wasn't some benevolent gift to the community; Dancey was trying to drive system competitors out of the market.
The downside here is that I believe that one of the reasons that the RPG as a category has declined so much from the early 90's relates to the proliferation of systems. Every one of those different game systems creates a "bubble" of market inefficiency; the cumulative effect of all those bubbles has proven to be a massive downsizing of the marketplace. I have to note, highlight, and reiterate: The problem is not competitive product, the problem is competitive systems. I am very much for competition and for a lot of interesting and cool products. So much for the dry theory and background. Here's the logical conclusions we've drawn: We make more revenue and more profit from our core rulebooks than any other part of our product lines. In a sense, every other RPG product we sell other than the core rulebooks is a giant, self-financing marketing program to drive sales of those core books. At an extreme view, you could say that the core book of D&D -- the PHB -- is the focus of all this activity, and in fact, the PHB is the #1 best selling, and most profitable RPG product Wizards of the Coast makes year in and year out. The logical conclusion says that reducing the "cost" to other people to publishing and supporting the core D&D game to zero should eventually drive support for all other game systems to the lowest level possible in the market, create customer resistance to the introduction of new systems, and the result of all that "support" redirected to the D&D game will be to steadily increase the number of people who play D&D, thus driving sales of the core books. This is a feedback cycle -- the more effective the support is, the more people play D&D. The more people play D&D, the more effective the support is.
February 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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perridot.bsky.social
It's been a long time coming! Oh!Ware, a roguelike inspired by Mancala, is officially live on Steam!

🔵 Collect marbles.
⚔️ Challenge gods and spirits.
✨ Bend destiny.

WISHLIST NOW!
store.steampowered.com/app/4121430/...
Oh!Ware on Steam
Sow the seeds of victory, forge alliances, and carve your own destiny. A spiritual Mancala roguelike where every marble shapes the board and your fate. Every pit is a choice and every marble, a desper...
store.steampowered.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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3blackhalflings.bsky.social
Our next incredible #BHM table, Quarantine, is a one-shot of @navaarsnp.bsky.social's own game The Corrupted! Our amazing cast will be struggling to survive a deadly zombie apocalypse. Catch us live this Friday the 20th at 11p EST. All proceeds support #SadGirlsClub.

twitch.tv/tbhalflings
3 Black Halflings and Candace the Magnificent Present A charity one-shot to benefit Sad Girls Club Using The Corrupted system Quarantine Starting Navaar Jackson as the GM Amihan (therosecleric) Charm (charmfoolery) Zak (zakthedrak) Jeremy Cobb (jeremycobb1) Friday February 20th at 11pm EST Twitch.tv/tbhalflings
February 18, 2026 at 11:26 PM
gamefiend.bsky.social
This sounds dope as hell!
apocunlimited.bsky.social Apochromatic Unlimited @apocunlimited.bsky.social · 7h
Friday at 12 PM EST

G.R.I.O.T., a force of reincarnated African and African American folktales led by the spider god Anansi, run covert ops in the modern world.

Now they’re planning one massive heist to claim a permanent place for African stories in today’s culture.

They are The G.R.I.O.T!
A dark blue and gold graphic with art deco filigree reads as follows: The G.R.I.O.T starring GM Makari, Jas, Danny, De Ana, Lola. Streaming 2/20 12pm EST on twitch.tv/apochromaticunlimited as part of Apochromatic Unlimited BHM 2026 Harlem Renaissance Forever event. Supporting the Lavender Rights Project Sponsored by Transplanar RPG and Frivolous Bear Studios
February 19, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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ttgda.bsky.social
AEG would not exist without the creativity and hard work of designers.
February 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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miiriya.com
Trying to be faster so please follow us: We post people are who are struggling with overdue bills/rent/evictions/groceries in the Black Community. It’s cleared the goals of 230+ people so far. We’re trying get faster to help more people per day, so please follow&repost. We also have an app: Miiriya.
February 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
gamefiend.bsky.social
People like Dancey are so tiring and boring. I won't be buying anything from AEG (or any company he's working with)!
425suzanne.bsky.social 🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · 1d
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 4:21 AM
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stayscathed.bsky.social
Linda Davis was killed by ICE today. A Black woman, a beloved teacher, killed by ICE in Savannah, Georgia.

Her name is Linda Davis and she was killed by our government.
February 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
gamefiend.bsky.social
I agree, but I would just love to widen this for ANY game. More moving parts of any sort in games does not equal deeper play.

In fact, there is usually a level of indirection and fidgetry that I find signals a complicated game with less depth.
perryjon.bsky.social Jon Perry @perryjon.bsky.social · 1d
I think a lot board gamers underestimate the depth of light games and overestimate the depth of heavy games. More moving parts does not necessarily mean a game has more strategy. It often just means there's more noisiness obscuring the impact of your decisions.
February 18, 2026 at 1:57 AM
gamefiend.bsky.social
Also a huge time sink.. to get my passport, because of a birth certificate change, it took 6 months of calling emailing, mailing (more fees), having to overnight to NYC from MA (!??!) And THEN finally paying the passport fees and going through the actual process.
carolhmack.com Carol H. Mack @carolhmack.com · 1d
It costs $130 + a $35 facility fee to obtain a passport and an extra $30 for a passport card. In California, fees for certified copies of vital records are between $18 and $31 each. How is the SAVE Act not a poll tax?
February 17, 2026 at 7:27 PM
gamefiend.bsky.social
It is always weird when a post of mine takes off and circulates, because I strive to have the most room temperature takes imaginable lol.
February 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM
gamefiend.bsky.social
If there is one thing I cannot stand with TTRPGs, it is when ppl try to turn their preferences and aesthetics into bullshit facts or bullshit theory: "this what i like, so this is what is good."

I am sorry, but your taste is likely not good enough to dictate that.
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
gamefiend.bsky.social
Watching a few folks continue to dig into their "lets make loops around the 4e bingo card" in my thread from days ago while a valiant poster tries to help them make sense means they gotta go from muted to blocked.

Not making time for ppl like that.
February 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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josie.zone
Rev. Jesse Jackson's "I *am* somebody..." remains one of the all-time great pieces of 20th century rhetoric / agitprop

And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)

RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
February 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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aerialknight.com
DropShot in 1 day
February 16, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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jayjustice.net
I've been working in comics as an editor and consultant for several years and one of my greatest joys recently was getting to work on the Space Chasers series by national treasure astronaut Leland Melvin, Joe Caramagna and Alison Acton 💗 Books 1 & 2 are on sale now! us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Collage showing astronaut Leland Melvin, a smiling Black man with two dogs beside him in his official NASA photo where he's wearing an orange spacesuit, next to the covers of Space Chasers and Space Chasers To The Moon, a comic book series with several children and their teacher on the cover also wearing spacesuits, on the first book cover they are in a space shuttle and on the second book cover they are in space.
February 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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lookitup.baby
with alt text, because everyone needs to be able to read this 😭
Peacefull Observers To Our Beloved Guardian Angels, In these times of profound trial, when darkness sought to engulf our community, you emerged as beacons of unwavering light. When fear gripped our hearts and the very fabric of our existence trembled under the shadow of masked agents-when we were hunted, chased, and made to feel as strangers in the place we call home- you stood tall. You stood with us. With courage that defied the chill of winter winds and compassion that warmed the coldest nights, you became our shield. You left the comfort of your daily lives, your workplaces, your routines, to stand guard at our doors. You brought us the gift of warning-the loud sirens that pierced the silence of impending danger, giving us precious moments to seek shelter, to protect our children, to preserve our dignity. You did not merely observe; you acted. You confronted hatred face-to-face. You stood between us and the agents of fear, becoming the voice for the voiceless, the strength for the weary, and the hope for the hopeless. In your presence, we found sanctuary. In your resolve, we found resilience. Your bravery is a testament to the boundless capacity of the human spirit. You stood against the tides of xenophobia, Islamophobia, and every form of prejudice that seeks to divide humanity. You embodied the highest ideals of human dignity, honor, and solidarity. You reminded us-and the world-that America's true strength lies in its embrace of those who seek refuge, its promise of freedom, and its unwavering stand for justice. Your sacrifice will echo through generations. We will tell our children, and they will tell theirs, of the guardian angels who stood tall when hate knocked at our doors. Your legacy is etched in the heart of our community-a living history of compassion without limits, courage without borders. (Alt text continues on second picture, because Bluesky has a 2000 character limit on alt text for some reason) You are the reason hope still shines. You are the reason America remains a home for the persecuted, a land where freedom rings true. We love you. We honor you. We will never forget what you have done. May God bless you, protect you, and keep you close. Your light will forever guide us. With Eternal Gratitude, The Community You Saved Somali Community
February 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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darkerhue.bsky.social
The city’s back, and it’s meaner this time. #DeadCityBlues, second drop is live, and I brought in a fellow shamus to help shape it. If you like noir, TTRPG design, and building a game from the ground up, come take a look.
#TTRPG #Noir #IndieTTRPG #GameDesign #Worldbuilding
February 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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austinwalker.bsky.social
We're back live and we are about to start WRECKING SHIT in Teardown Multiplayer! Come hang out and donate to support the WFM’s Immigrant Rapid Response Fund!

twitch.tv/friendsatthetable
FriendsAtTheTable - Twitch
ITS TIME TO BREAK STUFF. COME SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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guyintheblackhat.bsky.social
If you have access to institutional library money, make sure you acquire a copy of our 2nd edition Routledge Handbook of Role-Playing Games, the introduction for everyone approaching the topic with fresh eyes.
(Some of us will even send y'all our own chapters...)

www.routledge.com/The-Routledg...
The Routledge Handbook of Role-Playing Game Studies
This Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the latest research on role-playing games (RPGs) across disciplines, cultures, and media in one single, accessible volume. Collaboratively authored by m...
www.routledge.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM
gamefiend.bsky.social
Oh man, I am excited for this!
February 16, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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ffrancavilla.bsky.social
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
A drawing of WIllie O'Ree playing hockey
February 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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superdillin.bsky.social
Come join us over on the one shot twitch and listen to this app and importantly - donate to support this cause!!!
apocunlimited.bsky.social Apochromatic Unlimited @apocunlimited.bsky.social · 3d
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!
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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thoughtcrimegames.bsky.social
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

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Intergalactic Teaz from the Griot Anthology by Thoughtcrime Games.
February 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM