Natalie Ash (she/her)
@thenatalieash.bsky.social
Fuck you, make me.
she/her, audhd, trans, gay, polyam and available.
tabletop rpg writer and all-around awesome person. 😏
she/her, audhd, trans, gay, polyam and available.
tabletop rpg writer and all-around awesome person. 😏
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Ember and Ash
byemberandash.itch.io
Exchanging goods via currency exchange is so last century.
I've made some things. If you've made some things, let's trade those things.
Ideally digitally, 'cause my shelves are crazy full. Feel free to send a dm if you want any of these pdfs:
byemberandash.itch.io
I've made some things. If you've made some things, let's trade those things.
Ideally digitally, 'cause my shelves are crazy full. Feel free to send a dm if you want any of these pdfs:
byemberandash.itch.io
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Here it is with the byline and alt text
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Here it is with the byline and alt text
if I don’t get off the internet, I may find myself forced to write my own blog post about the OSR 😅
November 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
if I don’t get off the internet, I may find myself forced to write my own blog post about the OSR 😅
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No safety tool would have been able to prevent the extreme bleed that O/U induced in many.
But the whole community took care of each other, and, more than that, the constant bleed led to incredible moments of roleplaying, storytelling, and out-of-character connection.
The bleed was the game.
But the whole community took care of each other, and, more than that, the constant bleed led to incredible moments of roleplaying, storytelling, and out-of-character connection.
The bleed was the game.
"Players reported dreaming about Over/Under, losing sleep, even forgetting to eat."
@lincodega.com writes about the intensity of Mothership Month's hyperbaric roleplay experience and the bleed that resulted from a lack of conventional safety tools.
@lincodega.com writes about the intensity of Mothership Month's hyperbaric roleplay experience and the bleed that resulted from a lack of conventional safety tools.
Thirty Days of Bleed
Within a high-pressure, nonstop roleplaying game, denizens of Over/Under found it difficult to extricate their character’s emotions from their own.
www.rascal.news
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
No safety tool would have been able to prevent the extreme bleed that O/U induced in many.
But the whole community took care of each other, and, more than that, the constant bleed led to incredible moments of roleplaying, storytelling, and out-of-character connection.
The bleed was the game.
But the whole community took care of each other, and, more than that, the constant bleed led to incredible moments of roleplaying, storytelling, and out-of-character connection.
The bleed was the game.
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As the year winds down we want to take a moment.
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
November 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
As the year winds down we want to take a moment.
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
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The Gauntlet Pitch Day is coming December 6th. We’re taking pitches for our in-development game, The Lands Remaining. Come do some sad fantasy with us!
Details: www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
Details: www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
Pitch Day
Pitch Day: The Great Forest We’re taking pitches for our upcoming game, The Lands Remaining ! Pitch Day will be December 6th, 2025. There will be three different Zoom calls you can join to make...
www.gauntlet-rpg.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Gauntlet Pitch Day is coming December 6th. We’re taking pitches for our in-development game, The Lands Remaining. Come do some sad fantasy with us!
Details: www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
Details: www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
On this Black Friday / itch.io Creator Day, a bunch of our stuff is on sale. I would direct your attention to Northpoleland which is my incredible Christmas themed Trophy Dark incursion. Enjoy the holidays with mirth and mayhem.
byemberandash.itch.io/northpoleland
byemberandash.itch.io/northpoleland
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
On this Black Friday / itch.io Creator Day, a bunch of our stuff is on sale. I would direct your attention to Northpoleland which is my incredible Christmas themed Trophy Dark incursion. Enjoy the holidays with mirth and mayhem.
byemberandash.itch.io/northpoleland
byemberandash.itch.io/northpoleland
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"Actually this is your fault for not buying enough Traveller" is a take you could have I guess
Everyone talking like Mongoose is doing wrong here. But if the community supported their existing Traveller line with better sales obviously they'd rather publish for 1 system instead of 2. (Of course Bsky considers indie folk "the community" and the (many more) fans of trad or both as rpg MAGA.)
The best science-fiction role-playing game ever, adapted at last to the world's most popular rules!
Spearheaded by GDW and TSR veteran Timothy Brown, Traveller 5E is coming from World's Largest RPGs, with crowdfunding in March 2026...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
Spearheaded by GDW and TSR veteran Timothy Brown, Traveller 5E is coming from World's Largest RPGs, with crowdfunding in March 2026...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
November 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"Actually this is your fault for not buying enough Traveller" is a take you could have I guess
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Zephyr is DTRPG's Deal of the Day today!
Travel the back of a sentient landmass in a quest to fulfill sacred obligations in this ENnie nominated fantasy game of anarchism, debt, community, and survival!
$17,50 for the PDF and audiobook versions
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
Travel the back of a sentient landmass in a quest to fulfill sacred obligations in this ENnie nominated fantasy game of anarchism, debt, community, and survival!
$17,50 for the PDF and audiobook versions
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Zephyr is DTRPG's Deal of the Day today!
Travel the back of a sentient landmass in a quest to fulfill sacred obligations in this ENnie nominated fantasy game of anarchism, debt, community, and survival!
$17,50 for the PDF and audiobook versions
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
Travel the back of a sentient landmass in a quest to fulfill sacred obligations in this ENnie nominated fantasy game of anarchism, debt, community, and survival!
$17,50 for the PDF and audiobook versions
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
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Hey, if you're feeling thankful for all the bounty in your life right now, it's not a bad idea to toss some coin to trans people who are struggling. (I boosted two folks that I know personally just now, but there are so many, many others on here.)
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Hey, if you're feeling thankful for all the bounty in your life right now, it's not a bad idea to toss some coin to trans people who are struggling. (I boosted two folks that I know personally just now, but there are so many, many others on here.)
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Today Zephyr is DTRPG's Deal of the Day!
You can pick up the game, which comes both in PDF and audiobook version included, for a measly $17.50 !
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
You can pick up the game, which comes both in PDF and audiobook version included, for a measly $17.50 !
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Today Zephyr is DTRPG's Deal of the Day!
You can pick up the game, which comes both in PDF and audiobook version included, for a measly $17.50 !
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
You can pick up the game, which comes both in PDF and audiobook version included, for a measly $17.50 !
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4808...
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Some Thanksgiving thoughts...
This year, as we get ready to bring on *a lot* of people to help us create the world of The Lands Remaining, I'm thinking about how we've hired quite literally hundreds of freelancers since 2016, and always at a much higher pay rate than what bigger publishers pay.(1/)
This year, as we get ready to bring on *a lot* of people to help us create the world of The Lands Remaining, I'm thinking about how we've hired quite literally hundreds of freelancers since 2016, and always at a much higher pay rate than what bigger publishers pay.(1/)
November 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Some Thanksgiving thoughts...
This year, as we get ready to bring on *a lot* of people to help us create the world of The Lands Remaining, I'm thinking about how we've hired quite literally hundreds of freelancers since 2016, and always at a much higher pay rate than what bigger publishers pay.(1/)
This year, as we get ready to bring on *a lot* of people to help us create the world of The Lands Remaining, I'm thinking about how we've hired quite literally hundreds of freelancers since 2016, and always at a much higher pay rate than what bigger publishers pay.(1/)
I mean… 🤷♀️ yeah, kinda
🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have written a new blog about what an OSR is. I am told there is a lot of discourse about this, but am confident that this should settle the matter once and for all.
thegardenbelow.blot.im/what-is-an-osr
thegardenbelow.blot.im/what-is-an-osr
What is an OSR? - The Garden Below
a post about not knowing what the OSR is.
thegardenbelow.blot.im
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I mean… 🤷♀️ yeah, kinda
🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
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When the ALA recognizes one's work, that's pretty dang cool.
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
GameRT Announces 2025 Platinum Play Award Recipients
www.ala.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
When the ALA recognizes one's work, that's pretty dang cool.
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
Between the unfinished, unplayed, and unmodded games I already own, I can probably never buy another big-studio game and still have plenty of entertainment. So, bye, Epic :wave:
Oh, and, of course, loads of indie games will *intentionally* not do this shit, so, there's that, too.
Oh, and, of course, loads of indie games will *intentionally* not do this shit, so, there's that, too.
Epic CEO says AI disclosures like Steam's make "no sense" because AI will be involved in "nearly all" future game development
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1p7eh60/epic_ceo_says_ai_disclosures_like_steams_make_no/
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1p7eh60/epic_ceo_says_ai_disclosures_like_steams_make_no/
Epic CEO says AI disclosures like Steam's make "no sense" because AI will be involved in "nearly all" future game development
r/pcgaming
www.reddit.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Between the unfinished, unplayed, and unmodded games I already own, I can probably never buy another big-studio game and still have plenty of entertainment. So, bye, Epic :wave:
Oh, and, of course, loads of indie games will *intentionally* not do this shit, so, there's that, too.
Oh, and, of course, loads of indie games will *intentionally* not do this shit, so, there's that, too.
My remaining Kickstarter budget is about $0, so I'll have to wait until it releases, but I like a lot of what they're saying. Not *just* reenacting the movies/etc. but creating your own version - that's great. FitD is a great system for this. I'll be patiently waiting, I guess...
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My remaining Kickstarter budget is about $0, so I'll have to wait until it releases, but I like a lot of what they're saying. Not *just* reenacting the movies/etc. but creating your own version - that's great. FitD is a great system for this. I'll be patiently waiting, I guess...
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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday don’t buy into genocide.
Avoid these brands enabling Israel’s ongoing genocide against 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza.
https://loom.ly/TpPQsDY
Avoid these brands enabling Israel’s ongoing genocide against 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza.
https://loom.ly/TpPQsDY
This Black Friday don’t buy into genocide
Avoid these BDS targets enabling Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
bdsmovement.net
November 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This Black Friday and Cyber Monday don’t buy into genocide.
Avoid these brands enabling Israel’s ongoing genocide against 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza.
https://loom.ly/TpPQsDY
Avoid these brands enabling Israel’s ongoing genocide against 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza.
https://loom.ly/TpPQsDY
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Hm. It’s really strange to see boxed games having a moment and being really exciting for design space while being at a very tricky moment production-wise when we see boardgame companies struggling and shutting down.
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hm. It’s really strange to see boxed games having a moment and being really exciting for design space while being at a very tricky moment production-wise when we see boardgame companies struggling and shutting down.
What in the fucking-fuck nonsense…
Alright, like, I was kinda souring on Mongoose for reasons, but…
🤷♀️ I just can’t even comprehend this
Alright, like, I was kinda souring on Mongoose for reasons, but…
🤷♀️ I just can’t even comprehend this
The best science-fiction role-playing game ever, adapted at last to the world's most popular rules!
Spearheaded by GDW and TSR veteran Timothy Brown, Traveller 5E is coming from World's Largest RPGs, with crowdfunding in March 2026...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
Spearheaded by GDW and TSR veteran Timothy Brown, Traveller 5E is coming from World's Largest RPGs, with crowdfunding in March 2026...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What in the fucking-fuck nonsense…
Alright, like, I was kinda souring on Mongoose for reasons, but…
🤷♀️ I just can’t even comprehend this
Alright, like, I was kinda souring on Mongoose for reasons, but…
🤷♀️ I just can’t even comprehend this
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Fuck STRANGER THINGS (on Netflix)
Noah Schnapp (plays Will Beyers) is a Zionist, racist, and genocide supporter.
He’s made horrible comments and been allowed to keep his job whilst they fired Susan Surandon and Melissa Berrara for speaking up for Palestine.
Noah Schnapp (plays Will Beyers) is a Zionist, racist, and genocide supporter.
He’s made horrible comments and been allowed to keep his job whilst they fired Susan Surandon and Melissa Berrara for speaking up for Palestine.
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Fuck STRANGER THINGS (on Netflix)
Noah Schnapp (plays Will Beyers) is a Zionist, racist, and genocide supporter.
He’s made horrible comments and been allowed to keep his job whilst they fired Susan Surandon and Melissa Berrara for speaking up for Palestine.
Noah Schnapp (plays Will Beyers) is a Zionist, racist, and genocide supporter.
He’s made horrible comments and been allowed to keep his job whilst they fired Susan Surandon and Melissa Berrara for speaking up for Palestine.
Congrats on 20, @evilhat.bsky.social !
Also, yes, @acegiak.bsky.social 's City of Red Waters is a *great* addition to the Blades in the Dark portfolio, well worth picking up.
Also, yes, @acegiak.bsky.social 's City of Red Waters is a *great* addition to the Blades in the Dark portfolio, well worth picking up.
@evilhat.bsky.social have a sale in everything in their catalog celebrating their 20th anniversary, including City Of Red Waters, my blood-soaked colonial alternate setting for Blades In The Dark
evilhat.com/product/city...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Huge congrats to EH team on 20 years!🎉
evilhat.com/product/city...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Huge congrats to EH team on 20 years!🎉
City of Red Waters - Blades in the Dark Setting - Evil Hat
Take your Blades in the Dark TTRPG adventures to a new setting - a complex and dynamic colonial city called Inverrogue - with City of Red Waters.
evilhat.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Congrats on 20, @evilhat.bsky.social !
Also, yes, @acegiak.bsky.social 's City of Red Waters is a *great* addition to the Blades in the Dark portfolio, well worth picking up.
Also, yes, @acegiak.bsky.social 's City of Red Waters is a *great* addition to the Blades in the Dark portfolio, well worth picking up.
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You’ve seen the signs: ‘Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted’. They lie. In the UK ‘trespass’ is a civil offence, not a criminal one. You cannot face prosecution simply for being on someone’s land, off a designated Right of Way, open access land, or land where bylaws permit access, without permission.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
You’ve seen the signs: ‘Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted’. They lie. In the UK ‘trespass’ is a civil offence, not a criminal one. You cannot face prosecution simply for being on someone’s land, off a designated Right of Way, open access land, or land where bylaws permit access, without permission.
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It would be extremely cool if a bunch of people called payment processors over Black Friday weekend to ask why they're telling people what they can and can't buy with their own money. This holiday season, give the gift of calling payment processors over Black Friday weekend
Spoke with a source who told me the call volume is so high, a call center for both Mastercard & Visa is bringing out pizza and ice cream so agents don’t quite amid the rush. Long waits are causing dropped calls.
What you’re doing is working. Call MC & Visa.
What you’re doing is working. Call MC & Visa.
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
It would be extremely cool if a bunch of people called payment processors over Black Friday weekend to ask why they're telling people what they can and can't buy with their own money. This holiday season, give the gift of calling payment processors over Black Friday weekend
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It is going to die from market crash since it was never about having an use case, but sure would have been hilarious if it died because whoever finds value in this is also too much of a vegetable to even go through the steps of asking the plagiarism slavelabor 8-ball
I cannot stop laughing. This is so indicative of what's wrong with these AI people and how they view art
He ran into a wall where the "make art" button wasn't satisfying because it wasn't actually making good enough art, and instead of trying new things he just requests a stronger button
He ran into a wall where the "make art" button wasn't satisfying because it wasn't actually making good enough art, and instead of trying new things he just requests a stronger button
November 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
It is going to die from market crash since it was never about having an use case, but sure would have been hilarious if it died because whoever finds value in this is also too much of a vegetable to even go through the steps of asking the plagiarism slavelabor 8-ball
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Attention #artists! Stop guessing your hourly rate. If you need $2,760/mo to survive, but you only do "deep work" for 20 hours a week... Charging $25/hr means you are slowly going bankrupt. Here is the math. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Attention #artists! Stop guessing your hourly rate. If you need $2,760/mo to survive, but you only do "deep work" for 20 hours a week... Charging $25/hr means you are slowly going bankrupt. Here is the math. 🧵