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Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · Aug 5

You can buy Paragons now!

Go Go Go Go!

Broken Door Entertainment @brokendoorgames.bsky.social · Aug 5

Now that we're back from GenCon, Paragons: The Roleplaying Game is officially available for purchase online!

If you've been waiting to pick up your own copy of the book, now's your chance: brokendoor.shop/pages/paragons

Paragons

Since the dawn of time, there have been people with unique abilities. We call them paragons. Their powers have shaped the course of history and changed our understanding of what it means to be human. ...

brokendoor.shop

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Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 8h

We'll have to show off some more stuff soon

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 15h

I was so pleased with how this piece turned out!

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 17h

Republicans have had 15 years to come up with an Obamacare replacement plan. They still haven’t

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."

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Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 17h

When I tell you that this piece has consumed my every waking thought for the last few weeks, that is not an exaggeration.

As always, @dakotacurry.com is incredible to work with. This Starter Kit is going to be something special and I can't wait to share more.

Broken Door Entertainment @brokendoorgames.bsky.social · 17h

Last week we asked if you wanted to see new art - and here it is!

This piece, illustrated by @dakotacurry.com, will be featured on the Paragons Starter Kit box set, which will be crowdfunding in early 2026.

What do you think the threat depicted here is? Will the heroes be able to save the day?

An airborne view over the shoulder of a flying hero with black feathered wings looking over a city skyline disrupted by a giant glowing green apparatus that appears to be rising out of the city. Other heroes can be seen in the distance, all approaching the threat. Text over the image reads "Paragons: The Roleplaying Game Starter Kit"

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Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 17h

As a kid I liked Sunny D. I wouldn't buy that for myself anymore though

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 17h

Yeah, I probably should try to spend more time away

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 17h

I remember back when social media was good and after seeing my shit post about drinking orange juice after brushing my teeth, Tropicana sent me orange-flavored toothpaste.

Now I just doom scroll. Someone should tell the brands to be fun again.

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Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 1d

I met my wife and found a career path into the games industry

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 2d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 1d

There are very few people who I've seen demonstrate the ability to practice accountability and take ownership for their mistakes in this space. But I also think that's something that is growing less common in our society as a whole.

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 1d

I deeply enjoyed listening to the recording as I read through this evening's piece, for the record.

I probably won't do that on most posts, but this one felt like I should.

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 1d

If you wanna talk about superheroes, that's kinda my bread and butter. Might be a decent opportunity for a team-up?

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 2d

I don't do much AP these days, but I LOVE superheroes

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 2d

We should carpool up sometime. Milwaukee has some cool spots to hang out

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 2d

Can't blame you, but figured it was worth asking

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

This is one reason why I love seeing projects and companies with two founders, where one is a writer and the other is an artist!

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

But with an even goofier accent

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

Me rn waiting for the money to flow in

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

Exactly

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

Am I supposed to be?

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

I'm starting to think the guy who said "money is the root of all evil" was onto something, which is why you should give all your money to me: someone who is already evil, but still poor somehow.

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smokingglueguns @smokingglueguns.bsky.social · 3d

HEY I worked on a kickstarter!! CUSTOM ROCKS for this AMAZING book and its LIVE!

@winterstalesco.bsky.social
Congratulations @ajwintersvo.bsky.social

Check out Castleton: Campaign Setting (D&D and Daggerheart Compatible) by Winters Tales on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/220...

Castleton: Campaign Setting (D&D and Daggerheart Compatible)

A Matching Season of rivalry and revelry, where scandal can cut you down faster than any sword. Are you willing to fight for love?

www.kickstarter.com

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Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

Exactly like that

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

Ngl I misread that as 'cursive' for a second and was scratching my head 😂😂😂

Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 3d

Borat von Zarovich

Is that anything?

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Josh Simons @joshuamsimons.com · 4d

You're probably right