Rathayibacter
@rathayibacter.itch.io
29 - they/them unless you know me - white jew - seer of void - saved highguard - killed itch - some kind of winter court fae
check me out at rathayibacter.itch.io
check me out at rathayibacter.itch.io
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As a side note, it’s funny to see so many of these emails with thirsty academics repeatedly enact Marx’s bit in the 1844 Manuscripts about the power of money. “Oh Mr Epstein, your house in New York is enormous and, unrelatedly, your questions at dinner were so intelligent, so insightful, so deep.”
![That which is for me through the medium of money - that for which I can pay (i.e., which money can buy) - that am I myself, the possessor of the money. The extent of the power of money is the extent of my power. Money's properties are my - the possessor's - properties and essential powers. Thus, what I am and am capable of is by no means determined by my individuality. I am ugly, but I can buy for myself the most beautiful of women.
Therefore I am not ugly, for the effect of ugliness - its deterrent power - is nullified by money. I, according to my individual characteristics, am lame, but money furnishes me with twenty-four feet.
Therefore I am not lame. I am bad, dishonest, unscrupulous, stupid; but money is honoured, and hence its possessor. Money is the supreme good, therefore its possessor is good. Money, besides, saves me the trouble of being dishonest: I am therefore presumed honest. I am brainless, but money is the real brain of all things and how then should its possessor be brainless? Besides, he can buy clever people for himself, and is he who has [In the manuscript: is. - Ed.] power over the clever not more clever than the clever? Do not I, who thanks to money am capable of all that the human heart longs for, possess all human capacities? Does not my money, therefore, transform all my incapacities into their contrary?](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:myqic77tkmdhmaufgkvj43hr/bafkreidpuxbx764xh7vobavcnvs3v2lo5fnfi6dukfrmk3ygxmseznkyxi@jpeg)
January 31, 2026 at 4:05 PM
As a side note, it’s funny to see so many of these emails with thirsty academics repeatedly enact Marx’s bit in the 1844 Manuscripts about the power of money. “Oh Mr Epstein, your house in New York is enormous and, unrelatedly, your questions at dinner were so intelligent, so insightful, so deep.”
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What's up #PlayHighguard nation, this one's for all you Wardens out there! We know you've been dying to see inside our studio, so here's an in-depth interview with our promotional team, whos been bringing you exclusive #PlayHighguard deets since day one!
Surprise! New Schlockmasters just dropped! I got a chance to interview the devilish minds behind the fake Highguard bluesky account, that actually manage to trick real video game journalist, and we had a hell of time talking about how they pulled that off. #playhighguard
Schlockmasters: Schlockmasters Presents: The Saga of #PlayHighguard
Note: This podcast was recorded january 24th, 2026. 2 days before the release of Highguard On this special episode host, V.V. Valensa (they/them) interviews the individuals behind the fake bluesky acc...
schlockmasters.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:52 PM
What's up #PlayHighguard nation, this one's for all you Wardens out there! We know you've been dying to see inside our studio, so here's an in-depth interview with our promotional team, whos been bringing you exclusive #PlayHighguard deets since day one!
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did yall know i got a podcast? well i do and i got to interview the folks that were running that that fake highguard bluesky for it and got hear some wild shit about unofficial guerilla marketing and questionable cybersecurity
Surprise! New Schlockmasters just dropped! I got a chance to interview the devilish minds behind the fake Highguard bluesky account, that actually manage to trick real video game journalist, and we had a hell of time talking about how they pulled that off. #playhighguard
Schlockmasters: Schlockmasters Presents: The Saga of #PlayHighguard
Note: This podcast was recorded january 24th, 2026. 2 days before the release of Highguard On this special episode host, V.V. Valensa (they/them) interviews the individuals behind the fake bluesky acc...
schlockmasters.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:48 PM
did yall know i got a podcast? well i do and i got to interview the folks that were running that that fake highguard bluesky for it and got hear some wild shit about unofficial guerilla marketing and questionable cybersecurity
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i'm on this :)
Surprise! New Schlockmasters just dropped! I got a chance to interview the devilish minds behind the fake Highguard bluesky account, that actually manage to trick real video game journalist, and we had a hell of time talking about how they pulled that off. #playhighguard
Schlockmasters: Schlockmasters Presents: The Saga of #PlayHighguard
Note: This podcast was recorded january 24th, 2026. 2 days before the release of Highguard On this special episode host, V.V. Valensa (they/them) interviews the individuals behind the fake bluesky acc...
schlockmasters.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM
i'm on this :)
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who was behind @playhighguard.bsky.social? where did the phrase "wrest control of the shieldbreaker" originate? all will be revealed...
Surprise! New Schlockmasters just dropped! I got a chance to interview the devilish minds behind the fake Highguard bluesky account, that actually manage to trick real video game journalist, and we had a hell of time talking about how they pulled that off. #playhighguard
Schlockmasters: Schlockmasters Presents: The Saga of #PlayHighguard
Note: This podcast was recorded january 24th, 2026. 2 days before the release of Highguard On this special episode host, V.V. Valensa (they/them) interviews the individuals behind the fake bluesky acc...
schlockmasters.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:54 PM
who was behind @playhighguard.bsky.social? where did the phrase "wrest control of the shieldbreaker" originate? all will be revealed...
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All proceeds from sticker sales will be donated to the Immigrant Defense Project.
If you can’t donate or take part in the fundraiser, do your best to follow the Nationwide Shutdown this Friday, Jan. 30th.
heyyojojo.com/products/ice...
If you can’t donate or take part in the fundraiser, do your best to follow the Nationwide Shutdown this Friday, Jan. 30th.
heyyojojo.com/products/ice...
January 28, 2026 at 8:14 PM
All proceeds from sticker sales will be donated to the Immigrant Defense Project.
If you can’t donate or take part in the fundraiser, do your best to follow the Nationwide Shutdown this Friday, Jan. 30th.
heyyojojo.com/products/ice...
If you can’t donate or take part in the fundraiser, do your best to follow the Nationwide Shutdown this Friday, Jan. 30th.
heyyojojo.com/products/ice...
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After a troubled second day, #playhighguard has rocketed back up the charts thanks to strong word of mouth and a massive day two update! Welcome to the future of interactive gaming.
January 28, 2026 at 5:38 AM
After a troubled second day, #playhighguard has rocketed back up the charts thanks to strong word of mouth and a massive day two update! Welcome to the future of interactive gaming.
What's up #PlayHighguard nation, this one's for all you Wardens out there! We know you've been dying to see inside our studio, so here's an in-depth interview with our promotional team, whos been bringing you exclusive #PlayHighguard deets since day one!
Surprise! New Schlockmasters just dropped! I got a chance to interview the devilish minds behind the fake Highguard bluesky account, that actually manage to trick real video game journalist, and we had a hell of time talking about how they pulled that off. #playhighguard
Schlockmasters: Schlockmasters Presents: The Saga of #PlayHighguard
Note: This podcast was recorded january 24th, 2026. 2 days before the release of Highguard On this special episode host, V.V. Valensa (they/them) interviews the individuals behind the fake bluesky acc...
schlockmasters.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:52 PM
What's up #PlayHighguard nation, this one's for all you Wardens out there! We know you've been dying to see inside our studio, so here's an in-depth interview with our promotional team, whos been bringing you exclusive #PlayHighguard deets since day one!
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Surprise! New Schlockmasters just dropped! I got a chance to interview the devilish minds behind the fake Highguard bluesky account, that actually manage to trick real video game journalist, and we had a hell of time talking about how they pulled that off. #playhighguard
Schlockmasters: Schlockmasters Presents: The Saga of #PlayHighguard
Note: This podcast was recorded january 24th, 2026. 2 days before the release of Highguard On this special episode host, V.V. Valensa (they/them) interviews the individuals behind the fake bluesky acc...
schlockmasters.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Surprise! New Schlockmasters just dropped! I got a chance to interview the devilish minds behind the fake Highguard bluesky account, that actually manage to trick real video game journalist, and we had a hell of time talking about how they pulled that off. #playhighguard
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Our deepest thanks to our bravest Wardens, who explored the mythical continent of fanart 🎨❤️
As a reward, we've added 20,000 Highguard Gold to your ingame inventories.
Fight for honor or coin when #PlayHighguard launches Jan 26 ⚔️
👉 itch.io/jam/highguar...
As a reward, we've added 20,000 Highguard Gold to your ingame inventories.
Fight for honor or coin when #PlayHighguard launches Jan 26 ⚔️
👉 itch.io/jam/highguar...
Highguard Jam
A game jam from 2026-01-16 to 2026-01-27 hosted by brie_irl. HEY I
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January 28, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Our deepest thanks to our bravest Wardens, who explored the mythical continent of fanart 🎨❤️
As a reward, we've added 20,000 Highguard Gold to your ingame inventories.
Fight for honor or coin when #PlayHighguard launches Jan 26 ⚔️
👉 itch.io/jam/highguar...
As a reward, we've added 20,000 Highguard Gold to your ingame inventories.
Fight for honor or coin when #PlayHighguard launches Jan 26 ⚔️
👉 itch.io/jam/highguar...
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I actually think I'd be a fundamentally different designer without Chris, that's really hitting me rn wow
Buy all their games!!
Buy all their games!!
Hello. It's my final week as a full time game designer, and as if to underline why I can't do this anymore, I currently can't afford to cover my bills at the end of the month.
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
January
A bundle by Chris Bissette, £150.00 for 60 games
itch.io
January 28, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I actually think I'd be a fundamentally different designer without Chris, that's really hitting me rn wow
Buy all their games!!
Buy all their games!!
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shrikepublishing.itch.io/get-in-loser...
and of course our most recent collab with @rathayibacter.itch.io which is a charming little oneshot heist game where you can either play a group of thieves stranded at a middle school science fair, or the kids who just found their bag of gear
and of course our most recent collab with @rathayibacter.itch.io which is a charming little oneshot heist game where you can either play a group of thieves stranded at a middle school science fair, or the kids who just found their bag of gear
Get In Loser, We're Stealing the Kilogram by Shrike Publishing, Rathayibacter
A oneshot heist ttrpg to steal the mother of all weights.
shrikepublishing.itch.io
January 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
shrikepublishing.itch.io/get-in-loser...
and of course our most recent collab with @rathayibacter.itch.io which is a charming little oneshot heist game where you can either play a group of thieves stranded at a middle school science fair, or the kids who just found their bag of gear
and of course our most recent collab with @rathayibacter.itch.io which is a charming little oneshot heist game where you can either play a group of thieves stranded at a middle school science fair, or the kids who just found their bag of gear
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Looking for a more traditional experience? wish shadowrun wasn't about earth? Era of Silence RPG is the future of a trad fantasy world, abandoned by its gods and saved by the science of alchemy. Make a modular character and fight through the Long Silence!
shrikepublishing.itch.io/era-of-silence
shrikepublishing.itch.io/era-of-silence
Era of Silence - Starter Kit by Shrike Publishing
Everything you need to play the tactical chemipunk TTRPG
shrikepublishing.itch.io
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Looking for a more traditional experience? wish shadowrun wasn't about earth? Era of Silence RPG is the future of a trad fantasy world, abandoned by its gods and saved by the science of alchemy. Make a modular character and fight through the Long Silence!
shrikepublishing.itch.io/era-of-silence
shrikepublishing.itch.io/era-of-silence
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Still doing the January of Repairs sale for a few more days. Pick up any of Shrike Publishing's ttrpg titles for up to 50% off!
Get Blood Neon, a high action arena fighter rpg for fans of doom, borderlands, dark souls, and the 80s!
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Get Blood Neon, a high action arena fighter rpg for fans of doom, borderlands, dark souls, and the 80s!
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Blood Neon by Radmad, Shrike Publishing
Fight against glowing hordes from another world. Die, come back, and ascend in power.
radmad.itch.io
January 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Still doing the January of Repairs sale for a few more days. Pick up any of Shrike Publishing's ttrpg titles for up to 50% off!
Get Blood Neon, a high action arena fighter rpg for fans of doom, borderlands, dark souls, and the 80s!
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Get Blood Neon, a high action arena fighter rpg for fans of doom, borderlands, dark souls, and the 80s!
radmad.itch.io/blood-neon
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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You wanted a carceral state without the authoritarianism. You wanted capitalism without the exploitation. You wanted imperialism without the boomerang. You didn’t just want a pony, you wanted a unicorn.
January 27, 2026 at 9:57 PM
You wanted a carceral state without the authoritarianism. You wanted capitalism without the exploitation. You wanted imperialism without the boomerang. You didn’t just want a pony, you wanted a unicorn.
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This is so much funnier than selling no tickets.
January 27, 2026 at 10:26 PM
This is so much funnier than selling no tickets.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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I haven't mentioned it in a while, so...
You can play my latest game We Contain Solitudes!
It's a 2 player rpg about troubled souls trapped in a time loop.
I'm really proud of it, and I think it does some very novel and compelling things.
sevencrowsgames.itch.io/we-contain-s...
You can play my latest game We Contain Solitudes!
It's a 2 player rpg about troubled souls trapped in a time loop.
I'm really proud of it, and I think it does some very novel and compelling things.
sevencrowsgames.itch.io/we-contain-s...
We Contain Solitudes by Seven Crows Games
A 2 player TTRPG about troubled souls trapped in a time loop that plays out in prose and soliloquies.
sevencrowsgames.itch.io
January 27, 2026 at 7:19 AM
I haven't mentioned it in a while, so...
You can play my latest game We Contain Solitudes!
It's a 2 player rpg about troubled souls trapped in a time loop.
I'm really proud of it, and I think it does some very novel and compelling things.
sevencrowsgames.itch.io/we-contain-s...
You can play my latest game We Contain Solitudes!
It's a 2 player rpg about troubled souls trapped in a time loop.
I'm really proud of it, and I think it does some very novel and compelling things.
sevencrowsgames.itch.io/we-contain-s...
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If you wanna support ABIDE, please vote with your wallets on Thursday evening.
If you are convinced to back it, and wanna be even nicer, please back it as soon as the campaign goes live so we can build some good momentum.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
If you are convinced to back it, and wanna be even nicer, please back it as soon as the campaign goes live so we can build some good momentum.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
Coming soon: ABIDE
A stop motion horror game from the makers of Judero and Mashina.
www.kickstarter.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:48 PM
If you wanna support ABIDE, please vote with your wallets on Thursday evening.
If you are convinced to back it, and wanna be even nicer, please back it as soon as the campaign goes live so we can build some good momentum.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
If you are convinced to back it, and wanna be even nicer, please back it as soon as the campaign goes live so we can build some good momentum.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
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This is so important because A) she did it in response to Benedict Wong, a far more prominent actor, saying he's listening to the audiobooks a lot and B) did it unprompted, she specifically stopped the fluff interview to draw the comparison to the themes of their film and support trans people.
You’ve got to love how actress Kelly Marie Tran, one of the most harassed people ever to be on the internet, still leapt up to defend trans people in a recent interview. No one would blame her for keeping her head down and shutting up forever but she will NOT and I admire her for it ⭐
Star Wars actor says ‘trans rights are human rights’ when asked about Harry Potter
Kelly Marie Tran said ‘trans rights are human rights’ when the topic of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series was mentioned in an interview.
www.thepinknews.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 AM
This is so important because A) she did it in response to Benedict Wong, a far more prominent actor, saying he's listening to the audiobooks a lot and B) did it unprompted, she specifically stopped the fluff interview to draw the comparison to the themes of their film and support trans people.
Highguard paints a beautiful terra nullis, a land ripe for conquering with no native inhabitants to displace, where the dominant indigenous species is loot chests
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Highguard paints a beautiful terra nullis, a land ripe for conquering with no native inhabitants to displace, where the dominant indigenous species is loot chests
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This is actually...idk a quietly huge story to me haha. Geoff Keighley altering plans of devs around having content for his show is like...deeply unethical lmao.
'Highguard' was planned as a shadowdrop but Geoff came in and wanted it for TGA.
kotaku.com/highguard-ga...
kotaku.com/highguard-ga...
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This is actually...idk a quietly huge story to me haha. Geoff Keighley altering plans of devs around having content for his show is like...deeply unethical lmao.
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too much information to absorb on a monday man
DrDisrespect Created A Fake Highguard Badge And Lied About Being Invited To The Preview
DrDisrespect Lies About Being Invited To Highguard Preview Event - Kotaku
The controversial streamer shared a post online claiming he was invited to a creator event for the new FPS
kotaku.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
too much information to absorb on a monday man
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