Ethan
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Ethan
@superrobotbear.bsky.social
· Apr 15
Hello! I'm Ethan and I do game design and illustration stuff! I'll probably be posting mostly about those things.
Past and current projects include gobventures, witches, magical knights, and mice fighting corrupt power systems!
Past and current projects include gobventures, witches, magical knights, and mice fighting corrupt power systems!
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Hey #Portfolioday!
I'm Anna, a Swedish comic artist, illustrator, #ttrpg designer, character designer, sculptor, etc. I do a bit of everything, and if you like what you see, you can chip in and support me on
patreon.com/annalandin
annalandin.itch.io
#art #comics
I'm Anna, a Swedish comic artist, illustrator, #ttrpg designer, character designer, sculptor, etc. I do a bit of everything, and if you like what you see, you can chip in and support me on
patreon.com/annalandin
annalandin.itch.io
#art #comics
January 13, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Hey #Portfolioday!
I'm Anna, a Swedish comic artist, illustrator, #ttrpg designer, character designer, sculptor, etc. I do a bit of everything, and if you like what you see, you can chip in and support me on
patreon.com/annalandin
annalandin.itch.io
#art #comics
I'm Anna, a Swedish comic artist, illustrator, #ttrpg designer, character designer, sculptor, etc. I do a bit of everything, and if you like what you see, you can chip in and support me on
patreon.com/annalandin
annalandin.itch.io
#art #comics
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And why a lot of tables never migrate from their safe, known games (typically dnd, maybe PbtA), because they don't want to take on that effort cycle of learn - teach - play.
January 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
And why a lot of tables never migrate from their safe, known games (typically dnd, maybe PbtA), because they don't want to take on that effort cycle of learn - teach - play.
I always think about this when it comes to wanting to play a new game. If you're the GM, that means you are learning that game on your own time and teaching that game to people who, even if they have access to the materials to learn, more often then not expect to be taught through play.
The "traditional" structure of TTRPGs puts an enormous amount of pressure on the GM to learn/refine & very little on the players.
Which is somehow seen as more reasonable than spreading the load of learning/contribution across the whole table.
Broader implications about community in there, y'all.
Which is somehow seen as more reasonable than spreading the load of learning/contribution across the whole table.
Broader implications about community in there, y'all.
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I always think about this when it comes to wanting to play a new game. If you're the GM, that means you are learning that game on your own time and teaching that game to people who, even if they have access to the materials to learn, more often then not expect to be taught through play.
I have realized that emotes are like punctuation for non-sentences where you want to acknowledge the other person's input, but don't feel the need to add onto or encourage further discussion.
January 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I have realized that emotes are like punctuation for non-sentences where you want to acknowledge the other person's input, but don't feel the need to add onto or encourage further discussion.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I have successfully made my annual mistake of eating too many cookies.
December 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I have successfully made my annual mistake of eating too many cookies.
I did! What a wild way to twist that formula to make something even more compelling.
December 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I did! What a wild way to twist that formula to make something even more compelling.
Roottrees are Dead is such a good game! What a fun bit of couch sleuthing.
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Roottrees are Dead is such a good game! What a fun bit of couch sleuthing.
And Id like a world where a simple "psychological fantasy" would work (like in psychological horror), but those words together give me reservation.
Is "Psyfic" anything??
Is "Psyfic" anything??
December 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
And Id like a world where a simple "psychological fantasy" would work (like in psychological horror), but those words together give me reservation.
Is "Psyfic" anything??
Is "Psyfic" anything??
Might've convinced some local folks to play some Necromunda! Here's the factions I've been working on:
December 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Might've convinced some local folks to play some Necromunda! Here's the factions I've been working on:
So far I've only found "Psychopop" which is tied into music, and "Akachic" which I thought of and feel ashamed about.
December 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
So far I've only found "Psychopop" which is tied into music, and "Akachic" which I thought of and feel ashamed about.
Is there a name for the sort of modern, psychological fantasy that things like Persona, Utena, or The World Ends With You get into?
There's something special about the blending of scientific terms and research and using it to describe things both ancient and developing. The blend of mind and matter
There's something special about the blending of scientific terms and research and using it to describe things both ancient and developing. The blend of mind and matter
December 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Is there a name for the sort of modern, psychological fantasy that things like Persona, Utena, or The World Ends With You get into?
There's something special about the blending of scientific terms and research and using it to describe things both ancient and developing. The blend of mind and matter
There's something special about the blending of scientific terms and research and using it to describe things both ancient and developing. The blend of mind and matter
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A few years ago, Friday asked me "What if we made a book about GMing romance?"
That book, brought to you by the brilliant minds and hands of folks from all across the #TTRPG space, is now ready to be on your digital bookshelves and tables!
Very very proud of everyone who contributed 💖
That book, brought to you by the brilliant minds and hands of folks from all across the #TTRPG space, is now ready to be on your digital bookshelves and tables!
Very very proud of everyone who contributed 💖
Our PDF for How To GM Romance is out! We did it @kiennas.bsky.social @naladraws.com @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social @erfjordan.bsky.social @metalweavegames.com
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A few years ago, Friday asked me "What if we made a book about GMing romance?"
That book, brought to you by the brilliant minds and hands of folks from all across the #TTRPG space, is now ready to be on your digital bookshelves and tables!
Very very proud of everyone who contributed 💖
That book, brought to you by the brilliant minds and hands of folks from all across the #TTRPG space, is now ready to be on your digital bookshelves and tables!
Very very proud of everyone who contributed 💖
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Twelve princesses 👑
December 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Twelve princesses 👑
Sat down to do an art today for the first time in awhile and OH BOY am I in an observation slump and being real dissatisfied with what I'm doing.
But only one way to get over that. Gotta get back to doing art more regularly.
But only one way to get over that. Gotta get back to doing art more regularly.
December 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Sat down to do an art today for the first time in awhile and OH BOY am I in an observation slump and being real dissatisfied with what I'm doing.
But only one way to get over that. Gotta get back to doing art more regularly.
But only one way to get over that. Gotta get back to doing art more regularly.
Every group who plays Elden Ring: Nightreign has the following:
1) The person who has played Elden Ring and maybe beaten it.
2) The person who has completed Elden Ring 100 times.
3) The person who has never personally interacted with a Fromsoft before.
1) The person who has played Elden Ring and maybe beaten it.
2) The person who has completed Elden Ring 100 times.
3) The person who has never personally interacted with a Fromsoft before.
December 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Every group who plays Elden Ring: Nightreign has the following:
1) The person who has played Elden Ring and maybe beaten it.
2) The person who has completed Elden Ring 100 times.
3) The person who has never personally interacted with a Fromsoft before.
1) The person who has played Elden Ring and maybe beaten it.
2) The person who has completed Elden Ring 100 times.
3) The person who has never personally interacted with a Fromsoft before.
Silksong's really coming for the title of "worst swamp in a videogame" huh?
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Silksong's really coming for the title of "worst swamp in a videogame" huh?
Just finished Chants of Sennaar and what a good little mind-stretching game. Really been enjoying a lot of these language-based adventure games lately!
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Just finished Chants of Sennaar and what a good little mind-stretching game. Really been enjoying a lot of these language-based adventure games lately!
Painting some new knights in a sort of antiqued gold and green accents and I'm digging this scheme.
November 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Painting some new knights in a sort of antiqued gold and green accents and I'm digging this scheme.
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Spoken Legends is out NOW!
Building on (and compatible with) the weird and wonderful journeys of Spoken Magic, let Destiny guide you along the path of heroism as you face new problems in new locations, craft new words into strange combinations, and wield your legacy in defense of the world!
Building on (and compatible with) the weird and wonderful journeys of Spoken Magic, let Destiny guide you along the path of heroism as you face new problems in new locations, craft new words into strange combinations, and wield your legacy in defense of the world!
Spoken Legends by Dylan Grinder
A GMLess, prompt-based story game about heroic struggle and the weight of legacy.
anarisis.itch.io
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Spoken Legends is out NOW!
Building on (and compatible with) the weird and wonderful journeys of Spoken Magic, let Destiny guide you along the path of heroism as you face new problems in new locations, craft new words into strange combinations, and wield your legacy in defense of the world!
Building on (and compatible with) the weird and wonderful journeys of Spoken Magic, let Destiny guide you along the path of heroism as you face new problems in new locations, craft new words into strange combinations, and wield your legacy in defense of the world!
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ok. Hear me out. It almost seems like I'm actually good at games in this episode. 😅
youtu.be/wGJAjBcEBSE?...
youtu.be/wGJAjBcEBSE?...
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
ok. Hear me out. It almost seems like I'm actually good at games in this episode. 😅
youtu.be/wGJAjBcEBSE?...
youtu.be/wGJAjBcEBSE?...
Might try using the search term "Dark Academia" and see if that's a route worth exploring.
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Might try using the search term "Dark Academia" and see if that's a route worth exploring.
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Want to see the game in action? Destiny is on your side!
Spoken Legends designer @anarisis.dylangrinder.com will be livestreaming a full session of the game alongside @littlecuppajo.bsky.social and @itsjustsummer.bsky.social this Saturday at 4pm EST/1pm PST on her twitch channel: twitch.tv/anarisis
Spoken Legends designer @anarisis.dylangrinder.com will be livestreaming a full session of the game alongside @littlecuppajo.bsky.social and @itsjustsummer.bsky.social this Saturday at 4pm EST/1pm PST on her twitch channel: twitch.tv/anarisis
November 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Want to see the game in action? Destiny is on your side!
Spoken Legends designer @anarisis.dylangrinder.com will be livestreaming a full session of the game alongside @littlecuppajo.bsky.social and @itsjustsummer.bsky.social this Saturday at 4pm EST/1pm PST on her twitch channel: twitch.tv/anarisis
Spoken Legends designer @anarisis.dylangrinder.com will be livestreaming a full session of the game alongside @littlecuppajo.bsky.social and @itsjustsummer.bsky.social this Saturday at 4pm EST/1pm PST on her twitch channel: twitch.tv/anarisis
My sympathies to all the content/community managers out there who have to read all the negative comments for things that are absolutely out of your control.
November 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My sympathies to all the content/community managers out there who have to read all the negative comments for things that are absolutely out of your control.