Tea Vampire
@stras.bsky.social
Game designer | RPG nerd | Scum and Villainy | Band of Blades | Spell and Blade | Illuminated Worlds | he/him
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Tea Vampire
@stras.bsky.social
· Aug 3
Hey, I made it to the skies! I make RPGs (mostly indie, you may have heard of a few) and talk about nerdy media. I like dice, probability, and drinking tea!
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As a game designer most of the time the folks playing your game have no idea who you are, and vice versa.
But sometimes, if you're very lucky — you can stumble across some strangers joy and creativity tied directly to your game.
Someone made Scum & Villainy music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIg8...
But sometimes, if you're very lucky — you can stumble across some strangers joy and creativity tied directly to your game.
Someone made Scum & Villainy music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIg8...
Dizzy The Bard - The Black Frontier | Spaceship Engine Thrust Visualizer
YouTube video by Dizzy The Bard
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January 21, 2026 at 9:48 PM
As a game designer most of the time the folks playing your game have no idea who you are, and vice versa.
But sometimes, if you're very lucky — you can stumble across some strangers joy and creativity tied directly to your game.
Someone made Scum & Villainy music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIg8...
But sometimes, if you're very lucky — you can stumble across some strangers joy and creativity tied directly to your game.
Someone made Scum & Villainy music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIg8...
I have been a huge #SWoM fan for a decade now. I remember chasing down Eppy to play some early versions at Gencon and Metatopia back in the day, and being able to get a standalone copy is a real treat.
It's a game that stretches my creative muscles, and helps me be a better player.
It's a game that stretches my creative muscles, and helps me be a better player.
January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I have been a huge #SWoM fan for a decade now. I remember chasing down Eppy to play some early versions at Gencon and Metatopia back in the day, and being able to get a standalone copy is a real treat.
It's a game that stretches my creative muscles, and helps me be a better player.
It's a game that stretches my creative muscles, and helps me be a better player.
Apparently I'm a death wizard (notably not a necromancer)? I can work with that. It's not entirely off-brand for me.
January 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Apparently I'm a death wizard (notably not a necromancer)? I can work with that. It's not entirely off-brand for me.
This video game intro lives in my head rent free (and has for decades).
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This video game intro lives in my head rent free (and has for decades).
If you are excited about Apocalypse World: there's a new edition coming out!
If you're smart, you'll note that there are some add-ons for extra playbooks (& a bundle for all extra playbooks).
If you're like me instead, I'll add instructions on how to get them below.
If you're smart, you'll note that there are some add-ons for extra playbooks (& a bundle for all extra playbooks).
If you're like me instead, I'll add instructions on how to get them below.
If you haven't, do watch the KS video. The animation segment is by Annika Sturmer and we're absolutely thrilled:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvno...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvno...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over Trailer
YouTube video by AnniethePilot
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
If you are excited about Apocalypse World: there's a new edition coming out!
If you're smart, you'll note that there are some add-ons for extra playbooks (& a bundle for all extra playbooks).
If you're like me instead, I'll add instructions on how to get them below.
If you're smart, you'll note that there are some add-ons for extra playbooks (& a bundle for all extra playbooks).
If you're like me instead, I'll add instructions on how to get them below.
Last Night's Spell and Blade playtest:
The party comes back together after a half year apart. They are called together by the cursetouched hunter, who is asking them to help her investigate some Ancient ruins she knows about from her days as a bandit.
The party comes back together after a half year apart. They are called together by the cursetouched hunter, who is asking them to help her investigate some Ancient ruins she knows about from her days as a bandit.
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Last Night's Spell and Blade playtest:
The party comes back together after a half year apart. They are called together by the cursetouched hunter, who is asking them to help her investigate some Ancient ruins she knows about from her days as a bandit.
The party comes back together after a half year apart. They are called together by the cursetouched hunter, who is asking them to help her investigate some Ancient ruins she knows about from her days as a bandit.
My cats have a meaow that means "something is wrong, please fix". Usually this leads to an empty bowl, or a toy stuck somewhere, or a door closed when it shouldn't be. They're also very routine driven. Today, one of them made the meaow and led me to a sun spot.
October 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My cats have a meaow that means "something is wrong, please fix". Usually this leads to an empty bowl, or a toy stuck somewhere, or a door closed when it shouldn't be. They're also very routine driven. Today, one of them made the meaow and led me to a sun spot.
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repost if you're tired and you're not sure when you'll ever be not tired again
July 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
repost if you're tired and you're not sure when you'll ever be not tired again
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Did you know that you can fit ~40 standard sized playing cards, five dice, and a rules sheet printed on the back of a J-card inside a cassette case without posts? Do something with this knowledge.
June 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Did you know that you can fit ~40 standard sized playing cards, five dice, and a rules sheet printed on the back of a J-card inside a cassette case without posts? Do something with this knowledge.
I realized a while ago, that I can only personally "play to find out" (aka 'Choose your Bruce Willis' as it's put in this thread) for the most part. The games where I know the ending give me this urge to say "ok let's assume we're there now, because we will be, so what happens next?"
I love to play games like this, personally. Part of the fun for me is not knowing whether I'll triumph or fall.
I also love to play games where I do know, and we play to find out how it happens and what comes of it.
I also love to play games where I do know, and we play to find out how it happens and what comes of it.
March 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I realized a while ago, that I can only personally "play to find out" (aka 'Choose your Bruce Willis' as it's put in this thread) for the most part. The games where I know the ending give me this urge to say "ok let's assume we're there now, because we will be, so what happens next?"
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I've been a fan of Galen's work since... wow the old G+ forum days? Anyway this project looks rad. If it sounds like your jam - check it out!
WE ARE GO FOR LIFTOFF!!!
Thank you all for getting us there in less than a day!
I'll have an update and more for you all tomorrow morning, when I'm not putting my kiddo to bed, but thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
Now let's smash some stretch goals and expand our universe!
Thank you all for getting us there in less than a day!
I'll have an update and more for you all tomorrow morning, when I'm not putting my kiddo to bed, but thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
Now let's smash some stretch goals and expand our universe!
February 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I've been a fan of Galen's work since... wow the old G+ forum days? Anyway this project looks rad. If it sounds like your jam - check it out!
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Reminder Superman is not a power fantasy, he's an altruism fantasy.
The idea of someone with godlike powers using them solely for good (with an antagonist who is a billionaire, who by definition do the opposite) was dreamt up by Jewish kids in the 30s and its just as if not more relevant now.
The idea of someone with godlike powers using them solely for good (with an antagonist who is a billionaire, who by definition do the opposite) was dreamt up by Jewish kids in the 30s and its just as if not more relevant now.
December 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Reminder Superman is not a power fantasy, he's an altruism fantasy.
The idea of someone with godlike powers using them solely for good (with an antagonist who is a billionaire, who by definition do the opposite) was dreamt up by Jewish kids in the 30s and its just as if not more relevant now.
The idea of someone with godlike powers using them solely for good (with an antagonist who is a billionaire, who by definition do the opposite) was dreamt up by Jewish kids in the 30s and its just as if not more relevant now.
Hold the phone... a new Ninja Gaiden 2d platformer by the creators of Blasphemous? And it has a killer guitar wailing 80s style soundtrack!?
My thumbs are going to be so sore.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DK...
My thumbs are going to be so sore.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DK...
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound | Reveal trailer | Coming Summer 2025
YouTube video by Dotemu
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December 13, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Hold the phone... a new Ninja Gaiden 2d platformer by the creators of Blasphemous? And it has a killer guitar wailing 80s style soundtrack!?
My thumbs are going to be so sore.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DK...
My thumbs are going to be so sore.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DK...
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Actually, let me restate that last, with some heat on it:
If you tell me some/your game system is good for everything, I not only don't believe you, I suspect that *you don't know* what it's great, good, and middlin' at.
If you tell me some/your game system is good for everything, I not only don't believe you, I suspect that *you don't know* what it's great, good, and middlin' at.
October 30, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Actually, let me restate that last, with some heat on it:
If you tell me some/your game system is good for everything, I not only don't believe you, I suspect that *you don't know* what it's great, good, and middlin' at.
If you tell me some/your game system is good for everything, I not only don't believe you, I suspect that *you don't know* what it's great, good, and middlin' at.
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At the airport after a magical Big Bad Con. If you saw me, thank you tremendously for the gift of your time. If I saw you, know you were treasured and warmed someone's heart. If I didn't get to see you, you were missed and I hope to see you elsewhere and elsewhen.
October 28, 2024 at 11:40 PM
At the airport after a magical Big Bad Con. If you saw me, thank you tremendously for the gift of your time. If I saw you, know you were treasured and warmed someone's heart. If I didn't get to see you, you were missed and I hope to see you elsewhere and elsewhen.
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Owning a cat is like living with a small sleepy stuntman
October 25, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Owning a cat is like living with a small sleepy stuntman
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Trying to be a good person is the most punk thing you can do these days.
October 25, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Trying to be a good person is the most punk thing you can do these days.
I stand by the fact that Giant Crabs are a must for any solid fantasy game ^_~
a cartoon pikachu is sitting in front of a wooden wall with the words `` true this is true '' written on it .
Alt: Animated pikachu nodding repeatedly with a serious expression. The words "True, this is True" written on the front of the image.
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October 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM
I stand by the fact that Giant Crabs are a must for any solid fantasy game ^_~
Not sure what I did, but suddenly got a bunch of new followers. Hello folks! I make RPGs, and talk about gaming things. Since I've been quiet lately — let's do an AMA gaming edition.
Ask me anything gaming related before Monday!
Ask me anything gaming related before Monday!
October 18, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Not sure what I did, but suddenly got a bunch of new followers. Hello folks! I make RPGs, and talk about gaming things. Since I've been quiet lately — let's do an AMA gaming edition.
Ask me anything gaming related before Monday!
Ask me anything gaming related before Monday!
Not the LOWEST number but you know... sub 1M ^_~
September 17, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Not the LOWEST number but you know... sub 1M ^_~
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Reminder that telling a designer a story of what happened when you ran their adventure is better than almost anything else you can do for them (apart from recommending the adventure to a friend). Just got a story in the comments on Itch for an adventure and it absolutely made my day.
#ttrpg
#ttrpg
July 14, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Reminder that telling a designer a story of what happened when you ran their adventure is better than almost anything else you can do for them (apart from recommending the adventure to a friend). Just got a story in the comments on Itch for an adventure and it absolutely made my day.
#ttrpg
#ttrpg