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John Kordosh

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Writer | Illustrator | Game Designer he/they my wares, peddled: https://heavycrown.itch.io/ https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/arkos-pdf?_pos=1&_sid=3964fb19a&_ss=r https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/the-forest-primordia-hardcover-edit

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John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thanks so much @idlecartulary.itch.io for this review of my ttrpg book! Game design can be a lonely affair sometimes so it’s nice to have your work be seen in such an honest and thoughtful way!

Idle Cartulary @idlecartulary.itch.io · Mar 31

Ya’ll. Ya’ll. Arkos Slaps. This is the best thing I’ve read so far this year, and has dethroned Fever Dreaming Marlinko as my favourite city supplement. Check out the bathtub review! idlecartulary.com/2025/03/31/b... #osr

Bathtub Review: Arkos

Bathtub Reviews are an excuse for me to read modules a little more closely. I’m doing them to critique a wide range of modules from the perspective of my own table and to learn for my own module de…

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John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · 17d

support cool indie game criticism! I just did and I'm already more handsome

Unwinnable @unwinnable.com · 24d

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A screenshot from Final Fantasy VI showing terra and soldiers in magitek armor where Wedge the soldier says "The girl takes point. And don't waste time on the riffraff! Remember what we're here for: Unwinnable!"

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John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Sep 4

Amazing!! Congrats!! 🌟

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 27

That Yoshi is a crime.

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 22

and here I thought I couldn't like Elric more

Jimmy Makepeace @jimmymakepeace.bsky.social · Aug 21

Somehow never seen this James Cawthorn Elric artwork, he truly is the character who keeps giving. Some of the best colour choices I've ever seen here.

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'm a Wet Sword designer, for sure. Thank u for yr service, blark

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 15

I've been thinking of nuking my bluesky acct but then i stumbled across this so now, legally, i think i have to stay? (yes i know its from tik tok i dont have a tak tik)

Jesse Vitelli @mamavitelli.bsky.social · Aug 13

I have never been more targeted in my entire fucking life

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Mol is Serving Up Disaster👨‍🍳 @molomoot.bsky.social · Aug 9

Hey folks I am opening emergency commissions. My partners ebike was just stolen and they use it for work daily.

I'll draw anything (Not hateful). My strengths are monsters, mice & maps. More examples below.

Varied price points available.

Please comment / message if you're interested.

Black and white ink drawing of goblin wizard

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John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 6

Sketch of the six of swords. Pleased how this one turned out. Oh and by sketch I mean final masterpiece 💅

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 6

Mythic Bastionland! Not playing this month, but hopefully next! I think this is gonna replace OSE as my "main campaign"

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 5

Trouble in the Land of Eyes.

A pinkish creature made of solidified goo and one large yellow-green eye spots trouble in the place of their birth, the only home they've ever known--the Land of Eyes. They gasp, "Oh. Oh no." The trouble is unnamed and unseen, but the creature's fear is as real and implacable as the rising sun.

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 3

hope you had a blast!!

John Kordosh @johnkordosh.bsky.social · Aug 3

A few samples from the #ttrpg system I tried to work out a few years ago. I've learned a lot about layout since then but I really like the vibe of this setting.