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Voice of the Phoenix @phoenix24femme.bsky.social · 1d

Let the hype begin for what is the deepest love letter I have to so many JRPGs I grew up with and have looked at for inspiration!

Join us in just under an hour for the start of a fantastical good time!

Valdrianth @valdrianth.bsky.social · 1d

It's premier day!

Join us as @phoenix24femme.bsky.social leads through some emotional emotions with Quietus: Kingdom of Death

@senstaku.bsky.social @ashtynbrianne.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @archivaldustbunny.bsky.social

twitch.tv/valdrianth

#fabulaultima #ttrpg #actualplay

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Sword & Key ⚔️🎃 @swordandkey.bsky.social · 8d

It may be fall now, but things will be heating up with our brand new show, Summer in Carcosa! In this all new Monsterhearts 2 campaign, 4 summer camp counselors will learn about love, friendship and survival, probably. Premiering this Monday, October 6th at 11am Pacific, you won't want to miss it!

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Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · 17d

Only 3 episodes left in Bloom’s story…

Are you ready for the end?

#BloomandBlight
💚💛💙🤍💜

Poster for Bloom&Blight Season 2, Part 2. Dark background, with art of Dark Lark. Lark stands facing away from the camera, a glowing white spear in hand. The spear has purple and pink ribbons tied to it, and a yellow ribbon is tied in Larks hair. She looks resolute and defiant, her hair and costume billowing in a breeze. Below her, reflected in water, is another Dark Lark. This time, she is in her hands and knees, looking defeated, her hair and costume are limp, and her skirts are tattered. Her spear is a full metallic colour, chipped at the end and stained in blood. The ribbons are missing.

Above both Dark Larks, a pair of red, glitching mechanical eyes loom in the darkness. The dark background fades to stars at the top.

Text at the top in purple reads: “The difference between hero and villain… is time”

Text at the bottom lists the title and credits:
“Bloom and Blight
Season 2, Part 2

Taylor Price, Candace McAfee, Anna Maeve, Logan Wassenaar, Kit Ira, Dani Gage

A DarefulArchives Production using the Girl by Moonlight System by Andrew Gillis. Brought to you in part by the generous support of Evil Hat Productions. “Seconds Rising Star” by Harper S.K. .
www.bloomandblight.com Poster Art by @inquisirob”

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 12d

I will never forget the story of “Cara”, a 16 year old who was bullied into removing her mask at school.

Staff and kids bullied her.

Her mom was immunocompromised and undergoing chemo, and Cara was trying to protect her.

She caught Covid & her Mom died.

We must be better than this.

Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 13d

Children must NEVER choose between EDUCATION and LIVES.

Both are human rights.

#EducationANDlives

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Cozy Witch Roe ➡️ Getting His Life Together @monroeroe.bsky.social · 14d

Hey, #ttrpg folks! Guess who published another solo journaling game that uses tarot as the mechanics? I am nothing if not a creature of habit. In Mortar and Pestle, play as the proprietor of a magic shop going about your days and thinking deeply about your life.

monroeroe.itch.io/mortar-and-p...

Mortar and Pestle by Monroeroe

monroeroe.itch.io

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Jess/Fawn (they/them) 🍉 @faunandgames.bsky.social · 18d

Returning to Silksong for Test Stream Round 2!

Let's go!
Twitch.tv/FaunAndGames

Nonbinary streamer FaunAndGames, a tan skin femme perceived person with brown, blue, and purple hair, is wearing gaming headphones with antlers on them. Fawn is dressed in a green button up shirt with a bug print on it in honour of Hollow Knight. They are smiling and making a peace sign at the camera. Around them are Twitch stream decorations and a ton of nerdy video game and Pokemon memorabilia.

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Voice of the Phoenix @phoenix24femme.bsky.social · 23d

Aether RPG is eithout a doubt one of the most enjoyable experiences involving combat Ive ever run.

Having both players and enemies slowly lose abilities due to stress accumulation is such a simple but brilliant wqy to reflect wear and tear. Plus, using cards and mixed success only makes it better.

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寧 Shanice ⬩ Brainrotting 🎃🧡 @shanicetjn.bsky.social · 25d

✨ Quote how you paint dark skin ✨

A digital portrait doodle of seplium's OC -- Eligio. He is dressed up as a maid for Halloween! Gio has a cheeky grin on his face while looking to his left.

A digital portrait commission of lavellyne's OC -- Eurelious. He is wearing a black suit and tie and has an extremely unamused expression on his face.

A character design commission of an NPC called Tyrelle for Games Unbound's Rumor Broker's Ledger of Names.

He has neat braided hair that is tied-up into a tall ponytail and wears lots of gold accessories with his colourful outfit. Tyrelle is smiling and looking at the viewer.

The text in the image reads: Made for GamesUnbound. Art by ShaniceTJN.

A digital artwork of gaussbarrels's OC -- R'aha. R'aha has dark brown locs with gold accessories. He is tilting his head while looking straight at the viewer with a smirk on his face.

Text in image reads @ShaniceTJN.

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Lirio of the Lost Moor @herbaria51.bsky.social · 23d

Going live with some more Stardew Valley on twitch.tv/herbaria51!

We'll probably hit the Luau today and *maybe* take Shady Maple Farm into our first fall season.

Twitch

Twitch is an interactive livestreaming service for content spanning gaming, entertainment, sports, music, and more.

twitch.tv

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TS Nikola Ophan @missnikola.bsky.social · 26d

THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T WANT YOU TO SEE ME AND THEY'RE TRYING TO LEGALLY SCREW YOU!!!

As pornography OR as trans!

Before they take away your ability to access it entirely, check out and SAVE what I've got!

💒 NikolaOphan.church 💒

or here!
www.manyvids.com/Profile/1003...

blonde trans wom,an in a pool showing off her cleavage

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Team Stars @teamstars.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! While we should be celebrating these communities all year long, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to history and culture, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, and so much more. 🧵

image of a blurred blue background with yellow stars. there are colorful flowers in the top left, bottom left, and bottom right corners, as well as a banner with purple, red, blue, orange, and green flags. there is an astronaut celebrating with a party hat on the right side. text on the image reads, "happy hispanic & latinx heritage month! september 15th - october 15th. why the 15th and not the start of the month? this timeframe is significant because it covers the dates that many central american countries celebrate the anniversary of their independence, such as El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, & more." there is a shrugging astronaut with a question mark above their head on the left side.

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Late Night Anti-Fascists @latenightafa.bsky.social · 23d

A government doesn't announce that they have become fascist, they announced anti-fascists are enemies of the state

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Ashley C. Ford @smashfizzle.bsky.social · 23d

It’s going to break your heart how many people you know, love, and respect will turn out to be cowards. Prepare yourself as best you can. You are not alone, but you are your own center. Be a strong center.

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house of theolia. 🦊🌙⚧ @valpix.tgirl.gay · 23d

go read this. this is the tonic you need right now. at least it's been for us.

it feels like a love letter to so many different things, and it's one of those books where you can tell the writer is having as much fun writing as you are reading.

Kara Buchanan 🏳️‍⚧️ @magicariot.com · 25d

mere days away from completing revisions on the book's sequel, so why not read "Magica Riot" now and get ahead of the curve? It's about a queer Portland rock band who are also magical girls and stars a trans lesbian protagonist 🥰

You can read it in print, ebook, and audio! magicariot.com/magicariot

Artwork of the cover art of "Magica Riot," featuring protagonist Claire in her purple magical girl costuming posing in front of the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Across the top, artwork of her and the other four main characters in a park is placed. Around the book art are placed several blocks of text: "trans protagonist," "entirely queer cast," "found family energy," "thrilling action," "music-based magic," "goopy monsters," "useless lesbians," "modern-day Portland." A quote from Strange Horizons Magazine calling the book "Brilliant trans joy" comes next. Finally, text at the bottom reads: "Recommended if you like Sailor Moon, Symphogear, Pretty Cure, Power Rangers"

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Vicky ACAB @vickyacab.bsky.social · 23d

The total attack on encampments and firing anyone going against the line on Gaza was the beginning of this red scare, the habits of thought and action are now being applied to Kirk, both repress speech and build authoritarianism, but while institutions continue, societal support has collapsed

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Swara A.S. ☀️🍉🌊🧿 @spiderswarz.bsky.social · 23d

Do this to voice your outrage at Disney's unjust cancellation of Kimmel and other people's shows for simply practicing their free speech, ASAP.

A post on the importance of sending letters

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Altamirage @altamirage.bsky.social · 25d

i also have a second timeslot available, check it out!

Altamirage @altamirage.bsky.social · Sep 10

just started up a new game with #FabulaUltima...
an #ELDENRING game! i realized while going thru systems trying to figure out what would be fun to translate into ER... that FabUlt actually would go hard!!
startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

Join ELDEN RING: Bloodtithes of the Shardbearers - Discord / Roll20 - Fabula Ultima | StartPlaying Games

**NOTE: This is not a game for hardcore minmaxers. This IS a game for those who want to explore more of the setting, story, lore, factions, etc. of Elden Ring through roleplay. Gameplay will NOT be li...

startplaying.games

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Altamirage @altamirage.bsky.social · 25d

new campaign up: #kpopdemonhunters but make it #thirstyswordlesbians! come be cringe with me!!! startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

Join K-pop Demon Hunters: CYBERWAR - Roll20 / Discord - Thirsty Sword Lesbians | StartPlaying Games

[System is Thirsty Sword Lesbians, all genders and sexualities are welcome! This will be a romance-themed game leaning lesbian, but don't worry, there will be some bi folks available. <3 ] It has bee...

startplaying.games

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Jess/Fawn (they/them) 🍉 @faunandgames.bsky.social · 25d

Sadly it turns out my PC is not just pining for the fjords. It has passed on and is no more.

I'm trying to have a new build up in the next few days but it's going to be expensive. If you want to throw a few bucks my way it's appreciated but never expected. Watching my VODs/YouTube helps for free! 💜

Jess/Fawn (they/them) 🍉 @faunandgames.bsky.social · 26d

WELP! My PC might be well and truly dead. Been trying to get it running in safe mode all morning but it looks like I'll need to take it apart.

Please wish me luck that I can fix it and get back to streaming later this week.

Until then if you want to support me:
ko-fi.com/faunandgames

Buy Jess Go a Coffee

☕ Ko-fi's help keep me going with all that I do. Thanks for the support.

ko-fi.com

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Silver-Streak 💾 @silver-streak.games · 25d

Fawn is amazing and is unfortunately experiencing PC failure. If you have any spare funds and are willing, please consider sending what you can their way.

Jess/Fawn (they/them) 🍉 @faunandgames.bsky.social · 25d

Sadly it turns out my PC is not just pining for the fjords. It has passed on and is no more.

I'm trying to have a new build up in the next few days but it's going to be expensive. If you want to throw a few bucks my way it's appreciated but never expected. Watching my VODs/YouTube helps for free! 💜

Jess/Fawn (they/them) 🍉 @faunandgames.bsky.social · 26d

WELP! My PC might be well and truly dead. Been trying to get it running in safe mode all morning but it looks like I'll need to take it apart.

Please wish me luck that I can fix it and get back to streaming later this week.

Until then if you want to support me:
ko-fi.com/faunandgames

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𝖏 𝖆 𝖈 𝖐 @jackofficer.bsky.social · Aug 24

🤍VO CASTING CALL🤍

@carrion-comfort.com and I are casting voice talent for principal and supporting roles in the pilot for our horror audio drama. Paid.

Want to audition? Check out the link in the replies. We look forward to hearing from you!

Auditions run through September 20, 2025.

Casting call for "PWS", a new horror audio drama. Casting principal and supporting roles for pilot episode. Paid. Auditions open until September 20, 2025 (midnight PST).

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AHHH! real meghan!! 나영지 🇵🇸 @ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social · 27d

love that more and more celebrities are offering vocal, explicit support for palestine but i think everyone owes an enormous apology to the industry folks who’ve been going hard on that since day 1 and had to deal with a bunch of horse shit as a result.

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Mouse, of the Tiny Chaos variety @tinychaosmouse.bsky.social · Sep 11

Imma stay off socials today, but trans friends, please post your links. Can be donation links, projects you're working on, wishlists, etc.

The rest of ya, donate if you can, share if you can't.

Be gentle to each other and to yourselves.

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Sword & Key ⚔️🎃 @swordandkey.bsky.social · Sep 11

There's still time! If you like cryptids, emotional relationships, summer camp, existential dread (for flavor!), & a brand new Playbook from the game runner @phoenix24femme.bsky.social - our MonsterHearts 2 application closes tomorrow at 5PM Pacific! #castingcall #ttrpgs forms.gle/uX4kAw4nTMAn...

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Jess/Fawn (they/them) 🍉 @faunandgames.bsky.social · Sep 11

🚨 A challenge has been issued! 🚨

I loved indie mystery game The Roottrees are Dead and even played the extended mystery Roottreemania. However, I never opened that last manila envelope.

Can I solve this mystery 6 months later!?

Twitch.tv/FaunAndGames

YouTube thumbnail graphic that has a purple border and the promo picture for new indie game The Roottrees Are Dead in the center. Game picture shows an animated newspaper with the headline "The Roottrees Are Dead" and a picture of three blonde sisters under it. Layered over top is an animated character for streamer FaunAndGames who is crying. Above and below them it reads "FaunAndGames returns to Roottreemania (6months later)"

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