Paul Stefko
@paulstefko.bsky.social
Card player, gambler, scoundrel. You’d like him.
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Also, in GYRO SHOOTER news, I am looking to hire a concept artist to come up with some arts for me.
🔹 The three GYRO frames (Hammer, Cable, Saber)
🔹 The primary aliens (Charioteers, Code, Cuckoos)
🔹 Cool mission tech + weird alien tech
My primary inspo is hero shooters AKA Rivals, Apex, Overwatch
🔹 The three GYRO frames (Hammer, Cable, Saber)
🔹 The primary aliens (Charioteers, Code, Cuckoos)
🔹 Cool mission tech + weird alien tech
My primary inspo is hero shooters AKA Rivals, Apex, Overwatch
February 12, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Also, in GYRO SHOOTER news, I am looking to hire a concept artist to come up with some arts for me.
🔹 The three GYRO frames (Hammer, Cable, Saber)
🔹 The primary aliens (Charioteers, Code, Cuckoos)
🔹 Cool mission tech + weird alien tech
My primary inspo is hero shooters AKA Rivals, Apex, Overwatch
🔹 The three GYRO frames (Hammer, Cable, Saber)
🔹 The primary aliens (Charioteers, Code, Cuckoos)
🔹 Cool mission tech + weird alien tech
My primary inspo is hero shooters AKA Rivals, Apex, Overwatch
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My very brief eligibility post! If you are a person who can nominate short stories for awards, please consider checking out "Sometimes It Happens That Way." It came out last year and I'm very proud of it.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/02/cast...
www.castofwonders.org/2025/02/cast...
Cast of Wonders 631: Sometimes It Happens That Way | Cast of Wonders
I stood on the platform bundled up in one of my pa’s old work coats, its stained, fraying cuffs hanging well past my fingertips. The acrid stink of magic was thick in the air, rolling off the engine…
www.castofwonders.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:11 AM
My very brief eligibility post! If you are a person who can nominate short stories for awards, please consider checking out "Sometimes It Happens That Way." It came out last year and I'm very proud of it.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/02/cast...
www.castofwonders.org/2025/02/cast...
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Improvising with GUMSHOE shows how structure and spontaneity work together at the table. Learn how to stay flexible, react to player choices, and keep investigations moving without losing momentum. Smart advice for confident, responsive GMs.
bit.ly/4alS8n7
#ttrpg #gumshoe
bit.ly/4alS8n7
#ttrpg #gumshoe
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Improvising with GUMSHOE shows how structure and spontaneity work together at the table. Learn how to stay flexible, react to player choices, and keep investigations moving without losing momentum. Smart advice for confident, responsive GMs.
bit.ly/4alS8n7
#ttrpg #gumshoe
bit.ly/4alS8n7
#ttrpg #gumshoe
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The Mutants & Masterminds fourth edition Kickstarter has smashed through most of its current stretch goals and is approaching the $100K mark! Will we reach it today and unlock the Earth-Prime Gazetteer preview? What goals and new developments await beyond it?
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The Mutants & Masterminds fourth edition Kickstarter has smashed through most of its current stretch goals and is approaching the $100K mark! Will we reach it today and unlock the Earth-Prime Gazetteer preview? What goals and new developments await beyond it?
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We had a fantastic day with the Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Kickstarter! We funded in under 6 hours, and are now moving on to unlocking stretch goals! Join us! (Reskeets appreciated!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
We had a fantastic day with the Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Kickstarter! We funded in under 6 hours, and are now moving on to unlocking stretch goals! Join us! (Reskeets appreciated!)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
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There's a lot of talk about how billionaires should be prohibited from doing this or that thing destructive to society, when the easier solution is to simply not have billionaires.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
There's a lot of talk about how billionaires should be prohibited from doing this or that thing destructive to society, when the easier solution is to simply not have billionaires.
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Meanwhile, over at my Patreon, I'm welcoming folks to a new exercise in #TTRPG superhero city and setting building with Iconopolis, based on the existing lore of Icons Superpowered Roleplaying, but usable for any superhero or modern-day setting.
www.patreon.com/posts/welcom...
www.patreon.com/posts/welcom...
February 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Meanwhile, over at my Patreon, I'm welcoming folks to a new exercise in #TTRPG superhero city and setting building with Iconopolis, based on the existing lore of Icons Superpowered Roleplaying, but usable for any superhero or modern-day setting.
www.patreon.com/posts/welcom...
www.patreon.com/posts/welcom...
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Extreme poverty is not a vulgar, personal failing, but extreme wealth is.
February 4, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Extreme poverty is not a vulgar, personal failing, but extreme wealth is.
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The Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Kickstarter is LIVE!
All reskeets GREATLY appreciated!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
All reskeets GREATLY appreciated!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Kickstarter is LIVE!
All reskeets GREATLY appreciated!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
All reskeets GREATLY appreciated!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
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Well, friends, here we go!
Check out Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG by Green Ronin Publishing on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Check out Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG by Green Ronin Publishing on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Well, friends, here we go!
Check out Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG by Green Ronin Publishing on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Check out Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG by Green Ronin Publishing on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
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Gamers! I just backed this amazing supers RPG from my pals at @greenroninpub.bsky.social Check it out!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Gamers! I just backed this amazing supers RPG from my pals at @greenroninpub.bsky.social Check it out!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
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Take the systems for the upcoming fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds for a spin in this solo play preview! Do you dare cross ... the Doom Room? #TTRPG #Kickstarter
M&M 4e: Do You Dare … the Doom Room?
Welcome, heroes! This week, we are launching the Kickstarter campaign for the fantastic fourth edition of the Mutants & Masterminds Superhero RPG.
greenronin.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Take the systems for the upcoming fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds for a spin in this solo play preview! Do you dare cross ... the Doom Room? #TTRPG #Kickstarter
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Y'know how older gamers say that old #GURPS source books are still great references for their topic? We still make those. I've written most of the Hot Spots series, gamer-friendly and almost system free treatments of a bunch of historical locations. Venice! The Silk Road! Constantinople!
February 1, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Y'know how older gamers say that old #GURPS source books are still great references for their topic? We still make those. I've written most of the Hot Spots series, gamer-friendly and almost system free treatments of a bunch of historical locations. Venice! The Silk Road! Constantinople!
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Already this morning this coupon has been used 12 times, so that will be at least $167.76 going to help Minnesotans under attack by ICE. Please share!
February 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Already this morning this coupon has been used 12 times, so that will be at least $167.76 going to help Minnesotans under attack by ICE. Please share!
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Announcing... FORK ICE FEBRUARY FUNDRAISER!
I'm going to set up a new 24 hour deal every day in February, with the proceeds going to Minnesota organizations helping our communities survive the ICE storm.
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I'm going to set up a new 24 hour deal every day in February, with the proceeds going to Minnesota organizations helping our communities survive the ICE storm.
atlas-games.com/news/post?s=...
FORK ICE February Starts Tonight!
What's "Fork ICE February?" Each day in Feb, we'll feature a different sale on a title in our webstore, discounted at least 50%. A blog post will go up at midnight with the link, and the sale will las...
atlas-games.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Announcing... FORK ICE FEBRUARY FUNDRAISER!
I'm going to set up a new 24 hour deal every day in February, with the proceeds going to Minnesota organizations helping our communities survive the ICE storm.
atlas-games.com/news/post?s=...
I'm going to set up a new 24 hour deal every day in February, with the proceeds going to Minnesota organizations helping our communities survive the ICE storm.
atlas-games.com/news/post?s=...
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May the... January 29th be with you!
Had a hard time finding a copy of Scum & Villainy? A fresh batch of books just landed in our warehouse.
The engine behind Blades in the Dark fuels this fun, legally distinct space opera ttrpg.
Available at your FLGS or direct from us:
evilhat.com/product/scum...
Had a hard time finding a copy of Scum & Villainy? A fresh batch of books just landed in our warehouse.
The engine behind Blades in the Dark fuels this fun, legally distinct space opera ttrpg.
Available at your FLGS or direct from us:
evilhat.com/product/scum...
January 29, 2026 at 6:49 PM
May the... January 29th be with you!
Had a hard time finding a copy of Scum & Villainy? A fresh batch of books just landed in our warehouse.
The engine behind Blades in the Dark fuels this fun, legally distinct space opera ttrpg.
Available at your FLGS or direct from us:
evilhat.com/product/scum...
Had a hard time finding a copy of Scum & Villainy? A fresh batch of books just landed in our warehouse.
The engine behind Blades in the Dark fuels this fun, legally distinct space opera ttrpg.
Available at your FLGS or direct from us:
evilhat.com/product/scum...
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Something new is coming.
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Something new is coming.
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
I’m starting a series where we build a noir game together and it starts with Dead City Blues.
If you like noir, mystery, and helping shape a TTRPG from the ground up, come take a look.
Patreon link below. #HarlemUnbounding #DeadCityBlues
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We are gearing up to launch the Kickstarter for Mutant & Masterminds 4th Edition next Tuesday! If some super heroic tabletop role-playing supervillain punching strikes you as fun, give the campaign a follow to be notified when it launches! Reskeets appreciated!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Coming soon: Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
We are gearing up to launch the Kickstarter for Mutant & Masterminds 4th Edition next Tuesday! If some super heroic tabletop role-playing supervillain punching strikes you as fun, give the campaign a follow to be notified when it launches! Reskeets appreciated!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
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Hey, these folks are great, this game is great, and launching KS in these times is indeed a bear, so I'm signal boosting. Do not let all your joy be stolen.
NGL, it feels like a terrible time to be launching a crowdfunder but it's been in the planning for more than two years and so... here we are.
Please consider signing up to be notified when we launch or sharing this info with possibly interested parties! ❤️🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Please consider signing up to be notified when we launch or sharing this info with possibly interested parties! ❤️🙏
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Coming soon: Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Hey, these folks are great, this game is great, and launching KS in these times is indeed a bear, so I'm signal boosting. Do not let all your joy be stolen.
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Hey, folks, can I both commit capitalism and get a bit personal for a moment? I wanna talk a bit about the upcoming Kickstarter for the fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds.
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
Coming soon: Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Hey, folks, can I both commit capitalism and get a bit personal for a moment? I wanna talk a bit about the upcoming Kickstarter for the fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds.
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
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Pre-production samples of #ArsMagica definitive edition!!
January 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Pre-production samples of #ArsMagica definitive edition!!
My life has been varying degrees of shit for so long, but the last few months have been particularly awful.
My wife lost a grandfather, grandmother, a cousin, and her father in the span of a few months. Now my mother is in the hospital in very bad shape.
My wife lost a grandfather, grandmother, a cousin, and her father in the span of a few months. Now my mother is in the hospital in very bad shape.
January 16, 2026 at 3:59 PM
My life has been varying degrees of shit for so long, but the last few months have been particularly awful.
My wife lost a grandfather, grandmother, a cousin, and her father in the span of a few months. Now my mother is in the hospital in very bad shape.
My wife lost a grandfather, grandmother, a cousin, and her father in the span of a few months. Now my mother is in the hospital in very bad shape.
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I'm an ENnie- and Origins-Award-Winning tabletop game designer, and I'm creating a new ttRPG from scratch in weekly posts. This week, I discuss the character action economy and timing. It's for paying Patrons only, but membership is just $4/month!
www.patreon.com/posts/writin...
www.patreon.com/posts/writin...
January 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I'm an ENnie- and Origins-Award-Winning tabletop game designer, and I'm creating a new ttRPG from scratch in weekly posts. This week, I discuss the character action economy and timing. It's for paying Patrons only, but membership is just $4/month!
www.patreon.com/posts/writin...
www.patreon.com/posts/writin...
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Pledging for Toon ends tomorrow! The second edition of our popular guide to crafting cartoon hijinks is available in hardcover, softcover, and PDF – and there's still time to secure your copy. This family-friendly RPG is bonkers, and you never know what will happen next!
bit.ly/toon2ebk
bit.ly/toon2ebk
January 14, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Pledging for Toon ends tomorrow! The second edition of our popular guide to crafting cartoon hijinks is available in hardcover, softcover, and PDF – and there's still time to secure your copy. This family-friendly RPG is bonkers, and you never know what will happen next!
bit.ly/toon2ebk
bit.ly/toon2ebk