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Silent Star is a one-shot scenario for Mothership RPG, which you can download FOR FREE!
It's a pretty classic Mothership experience, so great for first time players or wardens.

Illustrated by the lovely
@cianetoneon.bsky.social

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Mothership: Silent Star by Jett B. Wright

A one-shot scenario crammed inside an almost-empty luxury space port.

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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · 10d

that is a good one

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 10d

This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important

Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 12d

⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.

The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.

interestingengineering.com/science/chin...

China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes

A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.

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ELK64 @elk64.bsky.social · 15d

errant

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𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙠 @winterk.bsky.social · 10d

sorry I'm late. brought takeout. *tosses you each a jar of olives*

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Matt Colville? @mattcolville.bsky.social · 10d

It seems like the Draw Steel subreddit is mostly folks who are playing the game, or making characters with intent to play.

So when someone shows up from Internet RPGland with "here's how to fix this glaring omission" you just see a bunch of people responding with "???*

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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · 11d

nothing pisses me off more than a capable woman being interviewed by a man who doesn't know how to interview someone.

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Possum Punkins Comics Bodega🎃 @possumpunks.com · 15d

Inkarnate is allowing AI assets in their new marketplace. This program was my first gateway into the #ttrpg scene, and i met a lot of cool people there.

I witnessed some shady stuff from them before but this is the last straw. Canceling my subscription and taking down my maps from the explore page

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🇨🇦 Big Bite Games @bigbitegames.ca · Aug 31

I have three review copies of Synaptic Protocol to give to interested reviewers! Drop me a message by DM so we can talk about the details!

Cover image for Synaptic Protocols, a solo, sci-fi, journaling TTRPG simulating the mind bonding procedure between a pilot and its mech.

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Marc Fischer @marc-fischer.bsky.social · 27d

Since I'm not at the NY Art Book Fair for the first time in a decade, I'm using my weekend to make another publication. Shocking! It will combine almost a year of my Bluesky posts about self-publishing, some studio photos, and the text from Why Self-Publish Under Fascism? I think this is the cover:

A screen grab from InDesign of the cover design in progress for a new 20-page Public Collectors booklet titled "Public Publishing Diary / Why Self-Publish Under Fascism? which shows a stack of copies of the latter titled booklet along with some of the tools used to make it: a bone folder, long arm stapler, a pen, and a loose box cutter blade.

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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · 27d

interactive entertainment loves a somatic verb.
twitch, itch, kick ... some others im sure

jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · 29d

recipes are for dorks and nerds

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Grace Jarvis @gracejarvisohno.bsky.social · 29d

I long to be torn to ribbons by a blackberry thicket just really let the countryside claim me with its claws

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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · 29d

it is my favourite activity

jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · Sep 10

If this interests you, fill out this 3-question expression of interest form.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Illustrators' Zine: Expression of Interest

Here's the pitch: A zine full of visual artists showing their work, contact details, prices, etc. Those looking for illustrators to hire can download the zine and use it to window-shop. Submission and...

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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · Sep 10

If you're a visual artist or someone looking for illustrators, I'm making something for you!

A zine full of visual artists, showing their work. Those looking for illustrators can download the zine and use it to window-shop.
Submission and the zine itself will likely both be free.
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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · Sep 10

i wanna make a zine that makes it easier for ppl to build connections in the tabletop space and advertise themselves. maybe a space where illustrators can advertise themselves. that seems like something that's missing. wouldn't need to be tabletop specific i suppose.

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Thought Punks 🎲 TTRPGs + Punk 👩‍🎤 @thoughtpunks.com · Sep 8

Alright #RPGDesign nerds, let's get into some real nitty gritty! Let's talk about some different ways of looking how mechanics are built, in a sense more finely defining crunch and genre emulation. What are your thoughts on this?
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...

#TTRPG #Blog #IndieDev

TTRPG Mechanics Model: Granularity, Modularity, Connectivity, Fidelity

Understanding TTRPG Design Through Four Overlapping Scales When discussing tabletop RPGs, terms like "crunch" or "narrative focus" frequently arise. While useful, these discussions can become muddled, lacking a structured way to examine what makes each game unique. To frame this conversation, we

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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · Sep 5

one thing about rpg designers is that we love love love a buzzword

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Hella Iain @iainnd.bsky.social · Sep 1

The bank app is telling me to "tap & pay like a boss😏" and "rally my crew". I am 37 years old and you are the bank. Don't talk to me this way.

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jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · Aug 31

i think people confuse commerce and capitalism too much

jett b. wright @martiancrossbow.itch.io · Aug 29

i am exactly the same