Tim Gray
@timgray101.bsky.social
TTRPG creator. Freelance editor and proofreader. Geeky stuff. Occasional wit. Games at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/543?affiliate_id=3127
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Tim Gray
@timgray101.bsky.social
· Oct 20
TTRPG editing
Hi, I'm Tim Gray. I provide freelance editing and proofreading for roleplaying game publishers, large and small, to make your work its best.
silverbranch.co.uk
Looking for editing or proofreading help with your ttrpg or boardgame project this autumn?
I've worked for large and small publishers, with a reputation for high accuracy and helpful feedback.
(Happy to talk about writing, development, system design too.)
silverbranch.co.uk/ttrpg-editing/
I've worked for large and small publishers, with a reputation for high accuracy and helpful feedback.
(Happy to talk about writing, development, system design too.)
silverbranch.co.uk/ttrpg-editing/
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From the editor's desk blog posts - a collection of specific word use points that can trip you up.
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
[Editor's desk] Word use tips for tabletop games
A sampling of word use tips and quirks that can ambush the unwary tabletop game creator.
silverbranch.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
From the editor's desk blog posts - a collection of specific word use points that can trip you up.
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
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Spent today dealing with broken InDesign -- turns out it's Windows' fault (of course). In case you're having the same troubles:, uninstall the update:
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
January 19, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Spent today dealing with broken InDesign -- turns out it's Windows' fault (of course). In case you're having the same troubles:, uninstall the update:
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
"Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026), is causing major InDesign issues, leading to file corruption, save failures, and errors." (via Reddit)
I am reminded of the quote from Ghostbusters.
‘When security software asks if you want to scan an install CD, you say no.’
‘When security software asks if you want to scan an install CD, you say no.’
a cartoon snail with big eyes is walking down a sidewalk in a park
ALT: a cartoon snail with big eyes is walking down a sidewalk in a park
media.tenor.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I am reminded of the quote from Ghostbusters.
‘When security software asks if you want to scan an install CD, you say no.’
‘When security software asks if you want to scan an install CD, you say no.’
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North Star, our #SF #ttrpg convention, in Sheffield UK, 9-10 May, is now open for registration and game submission!
Join us to run and play your favourite SF RPGs at a friendly gathering of gamers. Good times.
northstarcon.org.uk/registration/
Join us to run and play your favourite SF RPGs at a friendly gathering of gamers. Good times.
northstarcon.org.uk/registration/
Registration – North Star
northstarcon.org.uk
January 18, 2026 at 11:56 AM
North Star, our #SF #ttrpg convention, in Sheffield UK, 9-10 May, is now open for registration and game submission!
Join us to run and play your favourite SF RPGs at a friendly gathering of gamers. Good times.
northstarcon.org.uk/registration/
Join us to run and play your favourite SF RPGs at a friendly gathering of gamers. Good times.
northstarcon.org.uk/registration/
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Ever wanted to play a #ttrpg in a castle?
Dice on the Borderlands community gaming convention is back for a 3rd year to Chepstow Castle this April with games on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th.
This is a FIRST CALL FOR GMs for the event.
If you're interested in GMing please direct message me here.
Dice on the Borderlands community gaming convention is back for a 3rd year to Chepstow Castle this April with games on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th.
This is a FIRST CALL FOR GMs for the event.
If you're interested in GMing please direct message me here.
January 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Ever wanted to play a #ttrpg in a castle?
Dice on the Borderlands community gaming convention is back for a 3rd year to Chepstow Castle this April with games on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th.
This is a FIRST CALL FOR GMs for the event.
If you're interested in GMing please direct message me here.
Dice on the Borderlands community gaming convention is back for a 3rd year to Chepstow Castle this April with games on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th.
This is a FIRST CALL FOR GMs for the event.
If you're interested in GMing please direct message me here.
Finally got new hifi speakers set up. A bunch of old friends are accessible again, after a long break.
‘We have such sights to show your ears.’
‘We have such sights to show your ears.’
January 17, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Finally got new hifi speakers set up. A bunch of old friends are accessible again, after a long break.
‘We have such sights to show your ears.’
‘We have such sights to show your ears.’
If anyone is rethinking tech platforms/services, eg for ethics, privacy or going more European, I collected some useful links here.
silverbranch.co.uk/2026/01/reth...
silverbranch.co.uk/2026/01/reth...
Rethinking tech tools - resources
A few resource links I've found for rethinking choices of tech tools and platforms.
silverbranch.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 10:59 AM
If anyone is rethinking tech platforms/services, eg for ethics, privacy or going more European, I collected some useful links here.
silverbranch.co.uk/2026/01/reth...
silverbranch.co.uk/2026/01/reth...
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Remembered to back the Swords Without Master kickstarter, and I'm a little bit sad if only because it means that I can no longer take random opportunities to ask where one might find Swords Without Master.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, ferocious deeds, and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Remembered to back the Swords Without Master kickstarter, and I'm a little bit sad if only because it means that I can no longer take random opportunities to ask where one might find Swords Without Master.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
EN World's most anticipated game results are out.
(No. 1 is a bit 'Eh?'; I suspect someone did well at mobilising followers to vote.)
www.enworld.org/threads/here...
(No. 1 is a bit 'Eh?'; I suspect someone did well at mobilising followers to vote.)
www.enworld.org/threads/here...
Here Are 2026's Most Anticipated TTRPGs... As Voted By You!
The nominations were nominated, and the votes were voted, and now we have the final results: this year's official most anticipated TTRPGs--as voted by you! Well, a few thousand of you.
Just like we d...
www.enworld.org
January 16, 2026 at 8:40 PM
EN World's most anticipated game results are out.
(No. 1 is a bit 'Eh?'; I suspect someone did well at mobilising followers to vote.)
www.enworld.org/threads/here...
(No. 1 is a bit 'Eh?'; I suspect someone did well at mobilising followers to vote.)
www.enworld.org/threads/here...
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I strongly suspect newer folk, first encountering this fight, are baffled by the sharp and harsh positions on some sides, and, look, that's not actually because of the subject.
It's people re-litigating old bullshit in their heads that does that to the fight.
It's people re-litigating old bullshit in their heads that does that to the fight.
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I strongly suspect newer folk, first encountering this fight, are baffled by the sharp and harsh positions on some sides, and, look, that's not actually because of the subject.
It's people re-litigating old bullshit in their heads that does that to the fight.
It's people re-litigating old bullshit in their heads that does that to the fight.
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Oh, and so long as I've called out the origins of "System doesn't matter" as septic, it's worth noting that Ron Edwards, the origin point of "system matters" had tons of underwear-on-head nonsense, like "Bad games give you brain damage".
History is against this ever being a fun argument.
History is against this ever being a fun argument.
January 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Oh, and so long as I've called out the origins of "System doesn't matter" as septic, it's worth noting that Ron Edwards, the origin point of "system matters" had tons of underwear-on-head nonsense, like "Bad games give you brain damage".
History is against this ever being a fun argument.
History is against this ever being a fun argument.
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VLADIMIR: Well? Shall we log off?
ESTRAGON: Yes, let's log off.
They do not log off.
ESTRAGON: Yes, let's log off.
They do not log off.
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
VLADIMIR: Well? Shall we log off?
ESTRAGON: Yes, let's log off.
They do not log off.
ESTRAGON: Yes, let's log off.
They do not log off.
From the editor's desk blog posts - a collection of specific word use points that can trip you up.
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
[Editor's desk] Word use tips for tabletop games
A sampling of word use tips and quirks that can ambush the unwary tabletop game creator.
silverbranch.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
From the editor's desk blog posts - a collection of specific word use points that can trip you up.
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
If you're looking for ttrpg editing help in the new year, check out the info on the site and/or get in touch for a conversation.
silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word...
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System matters in TTRPGs. For example, if you buy DIE RPG, I make money, which definitely matters.
January 16, 2026 at 12:34 PM
System matters in TTRPGs. For example, if you buy DIE RPG, I make money, which definitely matters.
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In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
Boardgames meet last night - first of the year. I got to try Ahoy, a seafaring game from the makers of Root. Player factions have different rules and objectives. Def one where you play the first time to get an idea how it works.
January 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Boardgames meet last night - first of the year. I got to try Ahoy, a seafaring game from the makers of Root. Player factions have different rules and objectives. Def one where you play the first time to get an idea how it works.
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Star Trek Voyager started 31 years ago today on UPN.
So Robert Picardo has been playing The Doctor for 31 years. A role he reprised in Prodigy (2024) and then yesterday in Starfleet Academy.
So Robert Picardo has been playing The Doctor for 31 years. A role he reprised in Prodigy (2024) and then yesterday in Starfleet Academy.
January 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Star Trek Voyager started 31 years ago today on UPN.
So Robert Picardo has been playing The Doctor for 31 years. A role he reprised in Prodigy (2024) and then yesterday in Starfleet Academy.
So Robert Picardo has been playing The Doctor for 31 years. A role he reprised in Prodigy (2024) and then yesterday in Starfleet Academy.
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Sure. AI companies have ALWAYS been training their models on Wikipedia content, which under the free and open access model is available to anyone — including AI companies. Agreements like these require AI companies to limit and offset the strain they place on Wikimedia infrastructure.
Hoping that @molly.wiki can help explain.
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and others
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Sure. AI companies have ALWAYS been training their models on Wikipedia content, which under the free and open access model is available to anyone — including AI companies. Agreements like these require AI companies to limit and offset the strain they place on Wikimedia infrastructure.
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Heard a lad earlier talking about ‘Belgian whistles’
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Heard a lad earlier talking about ‘Belgian whistles’
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”
BELGIAN WHISTLES
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A great analogy of what it means to offload your critical thinking onto generative AI.
I love the analogy of having a machine lift weights for you at the gym. The weights will get lifted up and down, but not only will you not get stronger, you'll get weaker.
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
A great analogy of what it means to offload your critical thinking onto generative AI.
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I just had to back the fuck out of a conversation on an EDITORS' Discord where too many people were smiling and defending "AI." This is *depressing*, frankly, seeing people saying nice things about thiefware.
January 15, 2026 at 8:14 PM
I just had to back the fuck out of a conversation on an EDITORS' Discord where too many people were smiling and defending "AI." This is *depressing*, frankly, seeing people saying nice things about thiefware.
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typical ai use case
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
typical ai use case