Benjamin Gray
@imbenvincible.bsky.social
He/Him. Professional Writer. Unprofessional Writer. TTRPGs, literature, comedy, and more. 1/3 of @RoleplayRetcon.bsky.social. The good stuff is at heybenjamingray.com.
Pinned
Coming soon: Galleons of the Thunderosa
Team-based cross-country racing on giant vehicles for Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGS!
www.kickstarter.com
For Zine Month, everyone I know is making beautiful, poignant games about sex and war but I SOLD OUT, BABY
My project this year is GALLEONS OF THE THUNDEROSA, a D&D module that adds mechanics for racing giant vehicles crewed by your whole party!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...
My project this year is GALLEONS OF THE THUNDEROSA, a D&D module that adds mechanics for racing giant vehicles crewed by your whole party!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...
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At Wannabe Games, we've long been on the "fuck Ronald Reagan" train and I'm here to tell you right now we've also been on the "fuck Gavin Newsom" train.
![A clip of the game MoonPunk titled "Thinking up [tags]"
Let your imagination take over when invoking [tags]. Like much of this game, using them is about the negotiation and plausibility. [Tags are easy to think of when using historic or real-life examples. Try it out! Possible answers are below!
1. Chicago is (blank)!
2. America is (blank)!
3. Capitalists are (blank)!
4. Reagan is (blank)!
((answers appear upside down at the bottom))
1. windy
2. imperialist
3. evil
4. fascist](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4jgp7bdm5c5q5sd4u3hwdncc/bafkreibkbsygjevjbmjniachawh4odmhqvzjjtsziymyq5wl72dzh4znwm@jpeg)
February 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM
At Wannabe Games, we've long been on the "fuck Ronald Reagan" train and I'm here to tell you right now we've also been on the "fuck Gavin Newsom" train.
I worked really hard to make it look like I didn't work hard on my Kickstarter video for Galleons of the Thunderosa, please watch it, I'm so clever and funny
February 15, 2026 at 12:50 AM
I worked really hard to make it look like I didn't work hard on my Kickstarter video for Galleons of the Thunderosa, please watch it, I'm so clever and funny
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I love the penance move. Also I want to see Axolotl with a gun on my shelf! Sure - you should back my kickstarter too - but there are so many good things out this year!
Day 5 of promoting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a D&D thing for Zine Month:
Axolotl with a gun! Fight the jerks destroying your environment with GUNS! Each gun has a different dice mechanic! There's rules for solo, duets, GM-less, and even 10 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Axolotl with a gun! Fight the jerks destroying your environment with GUNS! Each gun has a different dice mechanic! There's rules for solo, duets, GM-less, and even 10 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Axolotl with a Gun: An Arcade-Style Roleplaying Game
Play as armed axolotls with weaponized hobbies fighting hordes of evil robots in this arcade-style, coin-op tabletop roleplaying game.
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I love the penance move. Also I want to see Axolotl with a gun on my shelf! Sure - you should back my kickstarter too - but there are so many good things out this year!
I had a lot of fun doing this except when I didn't
Saw a Youtuber say "I have a Patreon, if you're interested" and we've decided to take another approach.
If you need something to tide you over between Trial by Fieri, how about an Ocarina of Time Randomizer run that isn't quite as good but still pretty good?
patreon.com/roleplayretcon
If you need something to tide you over between Trial by Fieri, how about an Ocarina of Time Randomizer run that isn't quite as good but still pretty good?
patreon.com/roleplayretcon
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
I had a lot of fun doing this except when I didn't
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This is us! We Zoned!
The next episode of What Am I Rolling is now out! 🎲 🎙️ 🎧
Episode #162: The Zone with @roleplayretcon.bsky.social Pt. 2
Catch up on previous episodes of What Am I Rolling? wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧 pod.link/1351842802
#RPG #ttrpg #wair #TheZone #RoleplayRetCon #scifi #horror
Episode #162: The Zone with @roleplayretcon.bsky.social Pt. 2
Catch up on previous episodes of What Am I Rolling? wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧 pod.link/1351842802
#RPG #ttrpg #wair #TheZone #RoleplayRetCon #scifi #horror
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
This is us! We Zoned!
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A piece of Grant lore:
My best friend Joey Hines and I have been writing songs together for like 15ish years
Here’s one of my favorites that got selected for a film festival back in the day
youtu.be/QKo-wPX8W58?...
My best friend Joey Hines and I have been writing songs together for like 15ish years
Here’s one of my favorites that got selected for a film festival back in the day
youtu.be/QKo-wPX8W58?...
Joey Hines - Make Our Relationship Great Again!
YouTube video by Joey Hines
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 5:48 AM
A piece of Grant lore:
My best friend Joey Hines and I have been writing songs together for like 15ish years
Here’s one of my favorites that got selected for a film festival back in the day
youtu.be/QKo-wPX8W58?...
My best friend Joey Hines and I have been writing songs together for like 15ish years
Here’s one of my favorites that got selected for a film festival back in the day
youtu.be/QKo-wPX8W58?...
Day 8 of promoting an indie TTRPG for Zine Month as penance for making a D&D thing (I missed a couple of days):
Swords Without Master! By the creator of Dread! Play a rogue in a swords & sorcery adventure by rolling dice to see if you should be Glum or Jovial!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master! By the creator of Dread! Play a rogue in a swords & sorcery adventure by rolling dice to see if you should be Glum or Jovial!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Day 8 of promoting an indie TTRPG for Zine Month as penance for making a D&D thing (I missed a couple of days):
Swords Without Master! By the creator of Dread! Play a rogue in a swords & sorcery adventure by rolling dice to see if you should be Glum or Jovial!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master! By the creator of Dread! Play a rogue in a swords & sorcery adventure by rolling dice to see if you should be Glum or Jovial!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
I just realized what tomorrow is
February 13, 2026 at 2:14 AM
I just realized what tomorrow is
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I'm a silly guy. I love funny numbers. I love laughing.
HOWEVER it is NOT funny that Axolotl with a gun hasn't reached its goal yet! Have you seen the art? Have you heard about the coin-operated mechanics? GET IN THERE (plus the goal is kiiiind of a funny number so we can laugh then too)
HOWEVER it is NOT funny that Axolotl with a gun hasn't reached its goal yet! Have you seen the art? Have you heard about the coin-operated mechanics? GET IN THERE (plus the goal is kiiiind of a funny number so we can laugh then too)
We are so very grateful that we have hit the first funny number.
A true milestone
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
A true milestone
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I'm a silly guy. I love funny numbers. I love laughing.
HOWEVER it is NOT funny that Axolotl with a gun hasn't reached its goal yet! Have you seen the art? Have you heard about the coin-operated mechanics? GET IN THERE (plus the goal is kiiiind of a funny number so we can laugh then too)
HOWEVER it is NOT funny that Axolotl with a gun hasn't reached its goal yet! Have you seen the art? Have you heard about the coin-operated mechanics? GET IN THERE (plus the goal is kiiiind of a funny number so we can laugh then too)
A *and* W? In this economy?
Parks AND Recreation? In this economy?
Dungeons AND dragons? In this economy?
February 11, 2026 at 6:46 AM
A *and* W? In this economy?
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did not expect the WeRateDogs to not just be a comrade but to be with the shits
February 10, 2026 at 9:15 PM
did not expect the WeRateDogs to not just be a comrade but to be with the shits
Day 7 of promoting indie TTRPG Zine Month projects as penance for making a D&D thing:
Punderworld by @twicerolledtales.bsky.social! Goof off at the table to build power, then unleash it as wordplay to manifest reality-shifting powers!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/twi...
Punderworld by @twicerolledtales.bsky.social! Goof off at the table to build power, then unleash it as wordplay to manifest reality-shifting powers!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/twi...
Punderworld: A Tabletop Wordplaying Game
A game of puns to inflict on your friends.
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Day 7 of promoting indie TTRPG Zine Month projects as penance for making a D&D thing:
Punderworld by @twicerolledtales.bsky.social! Goof off at the table to build power, then unleash it as wordplay to manifest reality-shifting powers!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/twi...
Punderworld by @twicerolledtales.bsky.social! Goof off at the table to build power, then unleash it as wordplay to manifest reality-shifting powers!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/twi...
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Shocking news out of Minneapolis
Joe and Eileen Bailey, the imaginary, middle-class Long Island couple @schumer.senate.gov consults to make political decisions, were killed by imaginary ICE Agents I use to try to get Chuck Schumer to understand the historical moment we want him to respond to.
Joe and Eileen Bailey, the imaginary, middle-class Long Island couple @schumer.senate.gov consults to make political decisions, were killed by imaginary ICE Agents I use to try to get Chuck Schumer to understand the historical moment we want him to respond to.
February 10, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Shocking news out of Minneapolis
Joe and Eileen Bailey, the imaginary, middle-class Long Island couple @schumer.senate.gov consults to make political decisions, were killed by imaginary ICE Agents I use to try to get Chuck Schumer to understand the historical moment we want him to respond to.
Joe and Eileen Bailey, the imaginary, middle-class Long Island couple @schumer.senate.gov consults to make political decisions, were killed by imaginary ICE Agents I use to try to get Chuck Schumer to understand the historical moment we want him to respond to.
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I've announced a stretch goal for Aqua Tofana. I will be donating 50% of any proceeds over $1000 to the WINGS Program supporting survivors of domestic violence.
If you want to join me in supporting them, you can learn more about their program: wingsprogram.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wan...
If you want to join me in supporting them, you can learn more about their program: wingsprogram.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wan...
Aqua Tofana
A baroque solo game about poisoning your husband
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I've announced a stretch goal for Aqua Tofana. I will be donating 50% of any proceeds over $1000 to the WINGS Program supporting survivors of domestic violence.
If you want to join me in supporting them, you can learn more about their program: wingsprogram.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wan...
If you want to join me in supporting them, you can learn more about their program: wingsprogram.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wan...
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IT'S TIME! IT'S HERE! I'M SO HYPED!
The game begins. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
February 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
IT'S TIME! IT'S HERE! I'M SO HYPED!
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For this commission I even did what AI peddlers deem impossible, I learned a new skill. I'll admit, I did some simple 3d modelling classes in school, the same way we all do a few art classes in school, but that was 10 years ago and I remember nothing, however I still rolled up my sleeves and did it.
February 10, 2026 at 7:19 AM
For this commission I even did what AI peddlers deem impossible, I learned a new skill. I'll admit, I did some simple 3d modelling classes in school, the same way we all do a few art classes in school, but that was 10 years ago and I remember nothing, however I still rolled up my sleeves and did it.
I may be a Basic B for making a D&D thing, but even I don't use ANY AI to make it. I wrote every word and all the art and illustration is by real humans, either commissioned (like @sketchisnotreal.bsky.social) royalty-free, public domain, or licensed.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...
Coming soon: Galleons of the Thunderosa
Team-based cross-country racing on giant vehicles for Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGS!
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I may be a Basic B for making a D&D thing, but even I don't use ANY AI to make it. I wrote every word and all the art and illustration is by real humans, either commissioned (like @sketchisnotreal.bsky.social) royalty-free, public domain, or licensed.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...
The unfortunate thing is that I can't unsubscribe from Nitro because I already wasn't paying Discord money because of all the other bullshit they were doing
February 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The unfortunate thing is that I can't unsubscribe from Nitro because I already wasn't paying Discord money because of all the other bullshit they were doing
Day 6 of spotlighting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a D&D thing for #zinequest
The Deepest Dark! GM-less horror about being trapped underground! Beautiful and eerie inkpen illustrations! Play in the dark and track morale and supplies with D6s!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
The Deepest Dark! GM-less horror about being trapped underground! Beautiful and eerie inkpen illustrations! Play in the dark and track morale and supplies with D6s!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
The Deepest Dark
The Deepest Dark is a tragic, GM-less horror TTRPG about being trapped underground.
www.backerkit.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Day 6 of spotlighting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a D&D thing for #zinequest
The Deepest Dark! GM-less horror about being trapped underground! Beautiful and eerie inkpen illustrations! Play in the dark and track morale and supplies with D6s!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
The Deepest Dark! GM-less horror about being trapped underground! Beautiful and eerie inkpen illustrations! Play in the dark and track morale and supplies with D6s!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Marty Supreme really scratched my "I love a guy who sucks" itch
February 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Marty Supreme really scratched my "I love a guy who sucks" itch
Day 5 of promoting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a D&D thing for Zine Month:
Axolotl with a gun! Fight the jerks destroying your environment with GUNS! Each gun has a different dice mechanic! There's rules for solo, duets, GM-less, and even 10 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Axolotl with a gun! Fight the jerks destroying your environment with GUNS! Each gun has a different dice mechanic! There's rules for solo, duets, GM-less, and even 10 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Axolotl with a Gun: An Arcade-Style Roleplaying Game
Play as armed axolotls with weaponized hobbies fighting hordes of evil robots in this arcade-style, coin-op tabletop roleplaying game.
www.kickstarter.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Day 5 of promoting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a D&D thing for Zine Month:
Axolotl with a gun! Fight the jerks destroying your environment with GUNS! Each gun has a different dice mechanic! There's rules for solo, duets, GM-less, and even 10 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
Axolotl with a gun! Fight the jerks destroying your environment with GUNS! Each gun has a different dice mechanic! There's rules for solo, duets, GM-less, and even 10 players!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...
My hallelujah? Cold and broken
February 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
My hallelujah? Cold and broken
Puzzle is such a good word. Congratulations to humans for making that word
February 8, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Puzzle is such a good word. Congratulations to humans for making that word
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you know what time it is. another valentines day right around the corner, another set of indie tabletop rpg valentines
February 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
you know what time it is. another valentines day right around the corner, another set of indie tabletop rpg valentines