Personable | Markus
@personable.bsky.social
Liker of things, RPGs, literature, video games, art, food, craft beer, post-punk.
Scandinavian in Germany, previously Australia.
Sometimes I make things: https://personable.itch.io/
I also sometimes blog:
https://personable.blog/
Scandinavian in Germany, previously Australia.
Sometimes I make things: https://personable.itch.io/
I also sometimes blog:
https://personable.blog/
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Hello! I'm Markus AKA Personable, I like thinking (and talking) about tabletop RPGs almost as much as I like playing them. Occasionally I also make them.
I also maintain the RPG blogposts feed, let me know if you want your blog included.
I also maintain the RPG blogposts feed, let me know if you want your blog included.
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The awesome @bommyknocker.bsky.social, @elmc.at, Grace of Choir of Fire @seraphimseraphina.bsky.social and many community members have organized a group recording effort of every Bloggies post as podcast episodes inspired by Blogs on Tape!https://podcast.bloggies.org/
We Read The Bloggies (@WeReadTheBloggies) • Activity
We’re volunteers turning Bloggies-nominated blog posts into audio. So you can enjoy them anywhere, in a more accessible format.
podcast.bloggies.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 AM
The awesome @bommyknocker.bsky.social, @elmc.at, Grace of Choir of Fire @seraphimseraphina.bsky.social and many community members have organized a group recording effort of every Bloggies post as podcast episodes inspired by Blogs on Tape!https://podcast.bloggies.org/
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A group of volunteers is recording as many of the nominees for the Bloggies as possible, and uploading them as a podcast! I’m helping out a bit with this, and I’ve recorded a few already! Come listen at the link below, Spotify, and several other podcast platforms!
podcast.bloggies.org
podcast.bloggies.org
We Read The Bloggies (@WeReadTheBloggies) • Activity
We’re volunteers turning Bloggies-nominated blog posts into audio. So you can enjoy them anywhere, in a more accessible format.
podcast.bloggies.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
A group of volunteers is recording as many of the nominees for the Bloggies as possible, and uploading them as a podcast! I’m helping out a bit with this, and I’ve recorded a few already! Come listen at the link below, Spotify, and several other podcast platforms!
podcast.bloggies.org
podcast.bloggies.org
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Blog enthusiasts!
It's been a huge community effort. We're proud to present WE READ THE BLOGGIES.
The year's best blogging coming to you - in audio form.
A show to SAVE YOUR EYES and SOOTHE YOUR EARS.
Catch up on all your Bloggies reading before voting commences next week!
#ttrpg #podcast #blog
It's been a huge community effort. We're proud to present WE READ THE BLOGGIES.
The year's best blogging coming to you - in audio form.
A show to SAVE YOUR EYES and SOOTHE YOUR EARS.
Catch up on all your Bloggies reading before voting commences next week!
#ttrpg #podcast #blog
We Read The Bloggies
Games Podcast · We’re volunteers turning Bloggies-nominated blog posts into audio. So you can enjoy them anywhere, in a more accessible format.
podcasts.apple.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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The Bloggies' page has updates!
1. "We Read the Bloggies" A fan-made podcast is live and linked!
2. A new submission has been nominated, "Book [Verb] Play" in Theory. The other post was removed on the author's request.
3. I've redesigned the page to keep things short and sweet.
Happy reading!
1. "We Read the Bloggies" A fan-made podcast is live and linked!
2. A new submission has been nominated, "Book [Verb] Play" in Theory. The other post was removed on the author's request.
3. I've redesigned the page to keep things short and sweet.
Happy reading!
The Bloggies 2026
A yearly celebration of blogging in tabletop roleplaying games.
www.explorersdesign.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The Bloggies' page has updates!
1. "We Read the Bloggies" A fan-made podcast is live and linked!
2. A new submission has been nominated, "Book [Verb] Play" in Theory. The other post was removed on the author's request.
3. I've redesigned the page to keep things short and sweet.
Happy reading!
1. "We Read the Bloggies" A fan-made podcast is live and linked!
2. A new submission has been nominated, "Book [Verb] Play" in Theory. The other post was removed on the author's request.
3. I've redesigned the page to keep things short and sweet.
Happy reading!
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Binary is an exciting voice in TTRPGs. All of the things I've seen them helm or work on have been very interesting, playing with unique mechanics and a sharp writing voice. Go check out null space!
NULL_SPACE by @binarystar.games is itchfunding right now!
It uses the Total//Effect system which I am absolutely obsessed with right now. Binary is releasing more stuff for the game as we speak, so get in now!
binary-star-games.itch.io/null-space
It uses the Total//Effect system which I am absolutely obsessed with right now. Binary is releasing more stuff for the game as we speak, so get in now!
binary-star-games.itch.io/null-space
NULL_SPACE by Binary Star Games
Freelancing in the solar system of the 24th century
binary-star-games.itch.io
February 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Binary is an exciting voice in TTRPGs. All of the things I've seen them helm or work on have been very interesting, playing with unique mechanics and a sharp writing voice. Go check out null space!
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🚨BLOGGIES NOMINEES ALERT🚨
There's so much good stuff this year. More diversity in terms of play-culture niches (folks from story games / outside the OSR-sphere) and geography (congrats to the Indonesian delegation)!
There's so much good stuff this year. More diversity in terms of play-culture niches (folks from story games / outside the OSR-sphere) and geography (congrats to the Indonesian delegation)!
The Bloggies Nominees are here!
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
This year's Bloggies Nominees
Over 90+ blog posts. And a surprise category for 2026.
www.explorersdesign.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:32 AM
🚨BLOGGIES NOMINEES ALERT🚨
There's so much good stuff this year. More diversity in terms of play-culture niches (folks from story games / outside the OSR-sphere) and geography (congrats to the Indonesian delegation)!
There's so much good stuff this year. More diversity in terms of play-culture niches (folks from story games / outside the OSR-sphere) and geography (congrats to the Indonesian delegation)!
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The Bloggies Nominees are here!
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
This year's Bloggies Nominees
Over 90+ blog posts. And a surprise category for 2026.
www.explorersdesign.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Bloggies Nominees are here!
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
Good thread pointing out the similarities between modern OSR and storygames!
Reading through Intergalactic Basionland just now, I was reminded of this blog by Dungeon Mecha.
It outlines an approach to encounters that revolves around one question: what will it cost to succeed? The procedure does away with complex series of rolls, replacing it with conversation.🧵
It outlines an approach to encounters that revolves around one question: what will it cost to succeed? The procedure does away with complex series of rolls, replacing it with conversation.🧵
I Turned Into the Odd into a Story Game
Everyone’s adding levels and feats and slot-based inventory to Into the Odd. It's 10 years old. I think it’s time we start getting rid of a few things.
dungeonmecha.bearblog.dev
February 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Good thread pointing out the similarities between modern OSR and storygames!
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a response to the @rascal.news article on yazeba's bed & breakfast, clarifying some misunderstandings and (hopefully) providing a clearer explanation of what happened
possumcreek.medium.com/a-response-t...
possumcreek.medium.com/a-response-t...
February 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM
a response to the @rascal.news article on yazeba's bed & breakfast, clarifying some misunderstandings and (hopefully) providing a clearer explanation of what happened
possumcreek.medium.com/a-response-t...
possumcreek.medium.com/a-response-t...
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Stoked to be able to back Twisting Unseen, a build-the-dungeon zine for Mothership RPG from @chrisair.itch.io ! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/5...
Twisting Unseen, a build-the-dungeon zine for Mothership RPG
Twisting Unseen is a 36pg adventure module where crewmembers Build the Superstructure using long-defunct Gate tech. A Sleeper Crew Adventure inspired by BLAME!, Half-Life, and Pandorum for Mothership ...
www.backerkit.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Stoked to be able to back Twisting Unseen, a build-the-dungeon zine for Mothership RPG from @chrisair.itch.io ! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/5...
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The latest Missive is HERE! I discuss my unhappiness with the state of #TTRPG reviews/critique, drop a relic-laden Cairn freebie, dive into some ZiMo campaigns and recent blog posts, and more cool stuff. Give it a read and grab the freebie NOW: meatcastle.substack.com/p/talking-ab...
Reviewing the State of Reviews
PLUS: 5 Free Relics for Cairn!
meatcastle.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The latest Missive is HERE! I discuss my unhappiness with the state of #TTRPG reviews/critique, drop a relic-laden Cairn freebie, dive into some ZiMo campaigns and recent blog posts, and more cool stuff. Give it a read and grab the freebie NOW: meatcastle.substack.com/p/talking-ab...
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Screaming Metal is live right now! If you like toxic lesbians and strange mechs with tamagotchi hearts then help me bring this project to life!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Screaming Metal: Vector Soul
Screaming Metal: Vector Soul is a mecha ttrpg about toxic lesbians piloting living machines for exorbitant amounts of money so they can live lavish lifestyles before being torn to shreds by the poison...
www.backerkit.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Screaming Metal is live right now! If you like toxic lesbians and strange mechs with tamagotchi hearts then help me bring this project to life!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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The Bloggies 2026 submissions are officially closed. Get ready for the nominations next Monday.
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
What's Next After Submissions?
The Bloggies' 2026 submissions are closed. Here's what's next...
www.explorersdesign.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:56 PM
The Bloggies 2026 submissions are officially closed. Get ready for the nominations next Monday.
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
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My #ZineMonth project for Mothership RPG is live!
Get out the scissors and glue, cuz you're making a map to escape this portal tech twisted nightmare: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/5...
Get out the scissors and glue, cuz you're making a map to escape this portal tech twisted nightmare: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/5...
February 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
My #ZineMonth project for Mothership RPG is live!
Get out the scissors and glue, cuz you're making a map to escape this portal tech twisted nightmare: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/5...
Get out the scissors and glue, cuz you're making a map to escape this portal tech twisted nightmare: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/5...
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i made a version of wikipedia you can doomscroll
xikipedia.org
xikipedia.org
February 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
i made a version of wikipedia you can doomscroll
xikipedia.org
xikipedia.org
I think it is worth reframing this a bit. The problem isn't that men are making "girly" RPGs, I don't think we should enforce traditional gender norms on what work we're all allowed to make.
The real issue is the patriarchal forces that make it easier for men to *get their games published.*
The real issue is the patriarchal forces that make it easier for men to *get their games published.*
Perils and Princesses
Girl by Moonlight
Badge Quest
Even KORIKO????
All men as the sole or main writer
Like girlhood feels like such an integral part to all of these in some way (some I know better than others) but they’re all written by men??
Girl by Moonlight
Badge Quest
Even KORIKO????
All men as the sole or main writer
Like girlhood feels like such an integral part to all of these in some way (some I know better than others) but they’re all written by men??
Why are all the girly/girl power ttrpgs I can think of/find by men? this is actually kind of gross
February 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I think it is worth reframing this a bit. The problem isn't that men are making "girly" RPGs, I don't think we should enforce traditional gender norms on what work we're all allowed to make.
The real issue is the patriarchal forces that make it easier for men to *get their games published.*
The real issue is the patriarchal forces that make it easier for men to *get their games published.*
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Its alive! And coming soon…
January 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Its alive! And coming soon…
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A very silly conversation this morning put a brain worm in my head, so I'm making it your problem.
tbr.bearblog.dev/ballroom-bli...
tbr.bearblog.dev/ballroom-bli...
Ballroom Blitz - Tactical Court Intrigue
This morning Liz over at offhandedly made a joke about a tactical RPG for concealing your affair at a Coldplay concert (it made sense in context of the conv...
tbr.bearblog.dev
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A very silly conversation this morning put a brain worm in my head, so I'm making it your problem.
tbr.bearblog.dev/ballroom-bli...
tbr.bearblog.dev/ballroom-bli...
Double crowdfunding delivery day!
Lilancholy reprint and poetry zine by @snow117.bsky.social and Cloud Empress box from @worldsbywatt.bsky.social, all beautiful!
Lilancholy reprint and poetry zine by @snow117.bsky.social and Cloud Empress box from @worldsbywatt.bsky.social, all beautiful!
January 30, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Double crowdfunding delivery day!
Lilancholy reprint and poetry zine by @snow117.bsky.social and Cloud Empress box from @worldsbywatt.bsky.social, all beautiful!
Lilancholy reprint and poetry zine by @snow117.bsky.social and Cloud Empress box from @worldsbywatt.bsky.social, all beautiful!
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i like to have 4-5 pints on a weeknight, but i do not like to have had 4-5 pints on a weeknight
January 30, 2026 at 11:44 AM
i like to have 4-5 pints on a weeknight, but i do not like to have had 4-5 pints on a weeknight
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A Dungeon Game is here and it's free! (It's been both of those things for ages tbh)
Explore subterranean depths, face dragons, and discover what lurks beneath. It's classic dungeon crawling with modern design (i.e. it's good).
https://loottheroom.itch.io/a-dungeon-game
Explore subterranean depths, face dragons, and discover what lurks beneath. It's classic dungeon crawling with modern design (i.e. it's good).
https://loottheroom.itch.io/a-dungeon-game
a dungeon game by Chris Bissette
the second edition of a dragon game
loottheroom.itch.io
January 30, 2026 at 4:04 AM
A Dungeon Game is here and it's free! (It's been both of those things for ages tbh)
Explore subterranean depths, face dragons, and discover what lurks beneath. It's classic dungeon crawling with modern design (i.e. it's good).
https://loottheroom.itch.io/a-dungeon-game
Explore subterranean depths, face dragons, and discover what lurks beneath. It's classic dungeon crawling with modern design (i.e. it's good).
https://loottheroom.itch.io/a-dungeon-game
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Am cheering for Cairn Press's success, because their terms:
+ Creators retain their IP;
+ Seeking a license to publish and distro, not to own creators' work;
+ Transparent production process and accounting;
+ Straightforward royalty structures
+ Etc
All of this should be standard practice!!!
+ Creators retain their IP;
+ Seeking a license to publish and distro, not to own creators' work;
+ Transparent production process and accounting;
+ Straightforward royalty structures
+ Etc
All of this should be standard practice!!!
As of tomorrow, Cairn Press is live!
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Cairn Press
The official website for the Cairn Press imprint.
cairnpress.ink
January 30, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Am cheering for Cairn Press's success, because their terms:
+ Creators retain their IP;
+ Seeking a license to publish and distro, not to own creators' work;
+ Transparent production process and accounting;
+ Straightforward royalty structures
+ Etc
All of this should be standard practice!!!
+ Creators retain their IP;
+ Seeking a license to publish and distro, not to own creators' work;
+ Transparent production process and accounting;
+ Straightforward royalty structures
+ Etc
All of this should be standard practice!!!
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As of tomorrow, Cairn Press is live!
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Cairn Press
The official website for the Cairn Press imprint.
cairnpress.ink
January 30, 2026 at 3:43 AM
As of tomorrow, Cairn Press is live!
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
Bring me your modules, your supplements, your hacks - as long as they are Cairn adjacent, I'll take consider it!
More soon.
cairnpress.ink
I'm running this in my home game at the moment (the players just fought a slime!), so I thought I might as well share my prep work in case it would be useful to someone else!
I just released updated files (with some typo fixes) and a new Obsidian Vault (thanks to @personable.bsky.social!!) for Shrines of the Lower Ossuary. If you previously purchased this dungeon (or even just got the free version), the new files are ready for you to download from Itch!
Updated files (typo fixes) and new Obsidian Vault
We have just released an updated version of Shrines of the Lower Ossuary with minor typo fixes. This includes adding the missing Health/Defense for the Clown Queen (whoops!). If you previously purchas...
riseupcomus.itch.io
January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I'm running this in my home game at the moment (the players just fought a slime!), so I thought I might as well share my prep work in case it would be useful to someone else!
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I have been writing this blogpost for months to share my personal perspective and insight to the Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene. Check it out!
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...
Afraid of Communities - Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene & LFG
A look at the Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
I have been writing this blogpost for months to share my personal perspective and insight to the Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene. Check it out!
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...