Shanna Germain (she/her)
@shannagermain.bsky.social
The she-devil you know.
Schrodinger's brat. Vorpal blonde. Bisexual brainlicker. Prince of a Thousand Enemies. Expletive infixator.
Award-winning game designer and writer.
Fuck is my favorite word and I think you're amazing.
www.shannagermain.com
Schrodinger's brat. Vorpal blonde. Bisexual brainlicker. Prince of a Thousand Enemies. Expletive infixator.
Award-winning game designer and writer.
Fuck is my favorite word and I think you're amazing.
www.shannagermain.com
Whew, my heart. Please take the time to read this essay by the lovely Shannon Magee. Your heart might need it too.
Connection is Worth the Effort
open.substack.com/pub/shannonm...
Connection is Worth the Effort
open.substack.com/pub/shannonm...
Connection is Worth the Effort
When it clicks, the reward is always greater than the risk
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Whew, my heart. Please take the time to read this essay by the lovely Shannon Magee. Your heart might need it too.
Connection is Worth the Effort
open.substack.com/pub/shannonm...
Connection is Worth the Effort
open.substack.com/pub/shannonm...
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Want to give a gift someone will cherish, made by a small company of real people who put their heart and creativity into something really cool?
Give the gift of gaming this holiday season—get rare DELUXE editions of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG, The Magnus Archives RPG, Cypher System, and other fan-favorite TTRPGs, at a cheerful holiday discount!
Monte Cook Games' Deluxe TTRPG Market!
Give the gift of gaming this holiday season—get rare DELUXE editions of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG, The Magnus Archives RPG, Cypher System, and other fan-favorite TTRPGs, at a cheerful holiday discount!
www.backerkit.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Want to give a gift someone will cherish, made by a small company of real people who put their heart and creativity into something really cool?
All the flash mobs have just been practice for this.
Like all the best resistance movements, they started in joy, solidarity, and community -- and in doing so, become powerful enough to change the world. #ArtMatters
Like all the best resistance movements, they started in joy, solidarity, and community -- and in doing so, become powerful enough to change the world. #ArtMatters
The degree to which almost every person *naturally* becomes ungovernable, and happily coalesces into a chaotic noisy mass whenever ICE shows up, is truly inspiring. It's actual, spontaneous solidarity on the streets of the USA, which is always nice to see.
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
All the flash mobs have just been practice for this.
Like all the best resistance movements, they started in joy, solidarity, and community -- and in doing so, become powerful enough to change the world. #ArtMatters
Like all the best resistance movements, they started in joy, solidarity, and community -- and in doing so, become powerful enough to change the world. #ArtMatters
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For the Gamer who Loves Atmospheric Folk Horror—get the DELUXE, limited edition Old Gods of Appalachia RPG at an incredible holiday discount!
Don't let these savings be a lost Claus! Give the gift of great gaming to a nerd in your life (or yourself) this holiday season!
www.backerkit.com/c/...
Don't let these savings be a lost Claus! Give the gift of great gaming to a nerd in your life (or yourself) this holiday season!
www.backerkit.com/c/...
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
For the Gamer who Loves Atmospheric Folk Horror—get the DELUXE, limited edition Old Gods of Appalachia RPG at an incredible holiday discount!
Don't let these savings be a lost Claus! Give the gift of great gaming to a nerd in your life (or yourself) this holiday season!
www.backerkit.com/c/...
Don't let these savings be a lost Claus! Give the gift of great gaming to a nerd in your life (or yourself) this holiday season!
www.backerkit.com/c/...
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Give the gift of gaming this holiday season—get rare DELUXE editions of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG, The Magnus Archives RPG, Cypher System, and other fan-favorite TTRPGs, at a cheerful holiday discount! ❄️ 🎁 🎅
Monte Cook Games' Deluxe TTRPG Market!
Give the gift of gaming this holiday season—get rare DELUXE editions of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG, The Magnus Archives RPG, Cypher System, and other fan-favorite TTRPGs, at a cheerful holiday discount!
www.backerkit.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Give the gift of gaming this holiday season—get rare DELUXE editions of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG, The Magnus Archives RPG, Cypher System, and other fan-favorite TTRPGs, at a cheerful holiday discount! ❄️ 🎁 🎅
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So much Watership Down love today... I couldn't resist 🐇
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
So much Watership Down love today... I couldn't resist 🐇
One of the many, many reasons that @montecookgames.com will never use AI artifice in our games.
Real artists, real creators, real human souls always. (Not that we would EVER use human souls in the creation of our products. Ahem. *coughs* *side-eyes the devil*)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFit...
Real artists, real creators, real human souls always. (Not that we would EVER use human souls in the creation of our products. Ahem. *coughs* *side-eyes the devil*)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFit...
Why AI "Art" Feels So Wrong
YouTube video by Thomas Flight
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
One of the many, many reasons that @montecookgames.com will never use AI artifice in our games.
Real artists, real creators, real human souls always. (Not that we would EVER use human souls in the creation of our products. Ahem. *coughs* *side-eyes the devil*)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFit...
Real artists, real creators, real human souls always. (Not that we would EVER use human souls in the creation of our products. Ahem. *coughs* *side-eyes the devil*)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFit...
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Get physical copies of TTRPGkids games and books via @ipr.bsky.social, @tabletopbookshelf.com, @9thlevelgames.bsky.social, and TTRPGkids direct!
Check it out here!
https://loom.ly/gQle6wY
Check it out here!
https://loom.ly/gQle6wY
November 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Get physical copies of TTRPGkids games and books via @ipr.bsky.social, @tabletopbookshelf.com, @9thlevelgames.bsky.social, and TTRPGkids direct!
Check it out here!
https://loom.ly/gQle6wY
Check it out here!
https://loom.ly/gQle6wY
I bought a piece from this lovely team at a convention this year, and it's so beautiful. 😍 If dice jewelry is your thing, go check them out!
The Monolith Collection: Modular RPG Dice Jewelry by Yaniir on @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/yan...
The Monolith Collection: Modular RPG Dice Jewelry by Yaniir on @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/yan...
The Monolith Collection: Modular RPG Dice Jewelry
A collection of modular RPG dice jewelry featuring swappable dice pendants and allergy-friendly materials.
www.kickstarter.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I bought a piece from this lovely team at a convention this year, and it's so beautiful. 😍 If dice jewelry is your thing, go check them out!
The Monolith Collection: Modular RPG Dice Jewelry by Yaniir on @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/yan...
The Monolith Collection: Modular RPG Dice Jewelry by Yaniir on @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/yan...
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Explore a world like no other!
Sail the watersands, brave blightborn monstrosities, and uncover relics of a fallen empire in a crystalpunk TTRPG set in the glowing wreckage of a shattered fantasy world.
Grab yours here! #ttrpg
Store: undergroundoracle.co...
Dthru: www.drivethrurpg.com...
Sail the watersands, brave blightborn monstrosities, and uncover relics of a fallen empire in a crystalpunk TTRPG set in the glowing wreckage of a shattered fantasy world.
Grab yours here! #ttrpg
Store: undergroundoracle.co...
Dthru: www.drivethrurpg.com...
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Explore a world like no other!
Sail the watersands, brave blightborn monstrosities, and uncover relics of a fallen empire in a crystalpunk TTRPG set in the glowing wreckage of a shattered fantasy world.
Grab yours here! #ttrpg
Store: undergroundoracle.co...
Dthru: www.drivethrurpg.com...
Sail the watersands, brave blightborn monstrosities, and uncover relics of a fallen empire in a crystalpunk TTRPG set in the glowing wreckage of a shattered fantasy world.
Grab yours here! #ttrpg
Store: undergroundoracle.co...
Dthru: www.drivethrurpg.com...
I love this! Such a fun adventure to write and I always love hearing about people's experiences playing stuff. <3
Kaw-kaw.
Kaw-kaw.
@paulbaldowski.bsky.social led us through Something Winged This Way Comes from @shannagermain.bsky.social for his KS The Dee Sanction Monad edition.
A wonderful evening of sleep scented dreamscapes amongst the Corvus Corax of ye olde Tower of Londinium.
Never leave home without a Book of Heraldry.
A wonderful evening of sleep scented dreamscapes amongst the Corvus Corax of ye olde Tower of Londinium.
Never leave home without a Book of Heraldry.
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I love this! Such a fun adventure to write and I always love hearing about people's experiences playing stuff. <3
Kaw-kaw.
Kaw-kaw.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl is the darkly comedic and action-packed LitRPG series that's taken both the indie and traditional publishing world by storm—now, get books 2 & 3 of Matt Dinniman's series launch as LIMITED EDITION hardcovers with a few surprises in store...
Dungeon Crawler Carl - V2 & V3 LIMITED Edition Hardcovers!
Books 2 & 3 of Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl series launch as limited edition hardcovers with a few surprises in store...
www.kickstarter.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Dungeon Crawler Carl is the darkly comedic and action-packed LitRPG series that's taken both the indie and traditional publishing world by storm—now, get books 2 & 3 of Matt Dinniman's series launch as LIMITED EDITION hardcovers with a few surprises in store...
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⚠️ WARNING: LEVEL COLLAPSE IMMINENT ⚠️
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile campaign is entering its final hours—once this level ends, it’s gone forever. 👉 https://bit.ly/46GZa41
#DungeonCrawlerCarl #VaultComics #BackerKit
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile campaign is entering its final hours—once this level ends, it’s gone forever. 👉 https://bit.ly/46GZa41
#DungeonCrawlerCarl #VaultComics #BackerKit
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
⚠️ WARNING: LEVEL COLLAPSE IMMINENT ⚠️
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile campaign is entering its final hours—once this level ends, it’s gone forever. 👉 https://bit.ly/46GZa41
#DungeonCrawlerCarl #VaultComics #BackerKit
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: Crocodile campaign is entering its final hours—once this level ends, it’s gone forever. 👉 https://bit.ly/46GZa41
#DungeonCrawlerCarl #VaultComics #BackerKit
This week, I donated to a local community pantry and then cried hot tears of anguish and fury at the many ways this country continues to tear down those who are already struggling. I know I'm not saying anything new, but know that if your heart hurts so much right now, you're not alone. ❤️
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This week, I donated to a local community pantry and then cried hot tears of anguish and fury at the many ways this country continues to tear down those who are already struggling. I know I'm not saying anything new, but know that if your heart hurts so much right now, you're not alone. ❤️
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The Appalachian woods are deep and dangerous. Let this book be your guide…
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
October 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Appalachian woods are deep and dangerous. Let this book be your guide…
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
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📣 IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY TURN IT INTO A COMMUNITY PANTRY ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
📣 IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY TURN IT INTO A COMMUNITY PANTRY ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE
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The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in Black Feminisms. Read more about the position and apply at https://go.umd.edu/WGSSBlackFeminisms🌈🎓 #AcademicSky #Blackademics #PhDSky
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in Black Feminisms. Read more about the position and apply at https://go.umd.edu/WGSSBlackFeminisms🌈🎓 #AcademicSky #Blackademics #PhDSky
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The Appalachian woods are deep and dangerous. Let this book be your guide…
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Appalachian woods are deep and dangerous. Let this book be your guide…
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
All Your Gods Are Dead is chock full of creatures of great promise and power, an array of NPCs, optional rules, and cursed artifacts that promise powerful magic… at a cost.
Preorder it today!
www.montecookgames.c...
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👻 Don't Miss The DrivethruRPG Halloween #TTRPG Sale! 🎃
Hit the link below for horror titles for LUMEN, Cypher System, 5e, Mausritter, and more!
www.drivethrurpg.com...
Hit the link below for horror titles for LUMEN, Cypher System, 5e, Mausritter, and more!
www.drivethrurpg.com...
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
👻 Don't Miss The DrivethruRPG Halloween #TTRPG Sale! 🎃
Hit the link below for horror titles for LUMEN, Cypher System, 5e, Mausritter, and more!
www.drivethrurpg.com...
Hit the link below for horror titles for LUMEN, Cypher System, 5e, Mausritter, and more!
www.drivethrurpg.com...
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TELL ME YOUR 🏳️🌈QUEER SHORT SFF🏳️🌈 OUT IN SEPTEMBER 2025!!! Originals only pls, up to novella in length, indie okay. Just reply with the author, title, and a link to read and/or buy and I'll get them on the list. Here's August's list for context & more info: www.patreon.com/posts/some-q...
Some Queer Short SFF - August 2025 | Charles Payseur
Get more from Charles Payseur on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
TELL ME YOUR 🏳️🌈QUEER SHORT SFF🏳️🌈 OUT IN SEPTEMBER 2025!!! Originals only pls, up to novella in length, indie okay. Just reply with the author, title, and a link to read and/or buy and I'll get them on the list. Here's August's list for context & more info: www.patreon.com/posts/some-q...
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#ttrpg folks! If anyone wants to have myself and/or the UO crew on their podcast/stream to chat about Harrow: The Blighted Plane, just hit up my DMs!
Same to reviewers/actual players interested in copies of the book!
Same to reviewers/actual players interested in copies of the book!
Take to the watersands with your scrap house crew and unlock the secrets of the Blighted Plane!
Harrow: The Blighted Plane contains everything you need to explore this incredible crystalpunk fantasy world.
Grab yours here! #ttrpg
Store: undergroundoracle.co...
Dthru: www.drivethrurpg.com...
Harrow: The Blighted Plane contains everything you need to explore this incredible crystalpunk fantasy world.
Grab yours here! #ttrpg
Store: undergroundoracle.co...
Dthru: www.drivethrurpg.com...
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#ttrpg folks! If anyone wants to have myself and/or the UO crew on their podcast/stream to chat about Harrow: The Blighted Plane, just hit up my DMs!
Same to reviewers/actual players interested in copies of the book!
Same to reviewers/actual players interested in copies of the book!
A little last-second Persephone for a kinky Halloween party. Give me a glue gun and some flowers and I’ll meet you in Hell, apparently.
October 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A little last-second Persephone for a kinky Halloween party. Give me a glue gun and some flowers and I’ll meet you in Hell, apparently.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
And this is why they don't let @seankreynolds.bsky.social, @brucecordell.bsky.social, and me in the same room.
See the entire ridiculous and wonderful interview here (we are ridiculous and @dmtales.bsky.social is wonderful)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3yj...
See the entire ridiculous and wonderful interview here (we are ridiculous and @dmtales.bsky.social is wonderful)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3yj...
Talking Numenera at GameHole Con
YouTube video by DM Tales
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
And this is why they don't let @seankreynolds.bsky.social, @brucecordell.bsky.social, and me in the same room.
See the entire ridiculous and wonderful interview here (we are ridiculous and @dmtales.bsky.social is wonderful)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3yj...
See the entire ridiculous and wonderful interview here (we are ridiculous and @dmtales.bsky.social is wonderful)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3yj...