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Taylor @taylorannnx.bsky.social · Sep 9

Not Yet spotted in the wild

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Look at this amazing selection of indie RPGs, games and dice at The Alchemist's Taven in Shoreditch! I can spot so many works by our incredible UK TIN creators here. Visit for an immersive and delightful time: arcaniststavern.uk

Bookshelf filled with RPGs and board games with the words 'For Sale' above the top shelf.

A china cabinet with RPGs filling the drawers and dice clustered along the top.

Shelves showing RPGs and a deck of NPC cards called Ash Nocktem's Travelling Companions.

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Fill Diesmekhanik @thedicemechanic.bsky.social · Sep 9

New London RPG store alert!

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Look at this amazing selection of indie RPGs, games and dice at The Alchemist's Taven in Shoreditch! I can spot so many works by our incredible UK TIN creators here. Visit for an immersive and delightful time: arcaniststavern.uk

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alaingiorla.bsky.social @alaingiorla.bsky.social · 24d

I'm haflway through writing my entry for @uktin.bsky.social JogJam! It is a city location that can be dropped in most high-fantasy settings, though admittedly the connection with #ScarredLands is almost immediate. A refuge for people fleeing racial and religious persecution. An actual republic.

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Oops, that should be Arcanist's Tavern! Apologies!

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you to @ronamis.bsky.social for these excellent photos - you can find a number of his excellent products amongst those pictured!

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Pat Ryan @crankytapir.bsky.social · Sep 8

Spray painting the rest of my marvel crisis protocol team for #hobbystreak day 16. Also brainstorming some ideas for @uktin.bsky.social one page tabletop game jam

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Mikhail Malkin @ronamis.bsky.social · Sep 9

Amen to that!
Recently @uktin.bsky.social was able to replenish the wares of the Arcanist's Tavern with a lot of lovely indie-TTRPGs and supplements from the community.
If anybody is around Shoreditch and would like to grab some hot zines - it's the best time to do so!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Look at this amazing selection of indie RPGs, games and dice at The Alchemist's Taven in Shoreditch! I can spot so many works by our incredible UK TIN creators here. Visit for an immersive and delightful time: arcaniststavern.uk

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Nik Butler -- next stop PlayFest - London Sept @awittyremark.bsky.social · Sep 5

I am taking a leaf out of the artists way and going on an artists date ; and heading to London to the #TateLate and an event which I learned about through @uktin.bsky.social I'll share more when I'm there #artistsdate

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PJ Coffey - They/Them @[email protected] @homebrewandhacking.bsky.social · Sep 6

I decided to have a go at this and it all came together very easily.

Really nice to take part in my first game jam.

Probably the best part was not having to write any mechanics. 😀

#jogjam #UKTin

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're delighted to announce TIN's first game jam: Jog Jam! Full details and rules are here: www.patreon.com/posts/uktin-... Create content inspired by master mapmaker @jogbrogzin.bsky.social's work and have the chance to published as part of an anthology project from UK TIN!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 8

Don't forget that today is our first online ideation event for #JogJam! Find it at 10AM BST on the UK TIN Discord. The perfect time to talk about your ideas, progress, and any creative dilemmas you've encountered! Full details here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Jog is an amazing artist and we're grateful to be working with him on #JogJam! Looking forward to see what our incredible community creates!

Jog Brogzin | CRIT Award Nominee 2025 @jogbrogzin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Very excited to be working with @uktin.bsky.social on their first Game Jam. Basically, I've made too many maps, and we need to figure out what to do with them 😅.

But seriously, it's an honour to be a part of this. I'm really looking forward to what people come up with 🥰

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're delighted to announce TIN's first game jam: Jog Jam! Full details and rules are here: www.patreon.com/posts/uktin-... Create content inspired by master mapmaker @jogbrogzin.bsky.social's work and have the chance to published as part of an anthology project from UK TIN!

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alaingiorla.bsky.social @alaingiorla.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hey, this looks interesting! @jogbrogzin.bsky.social is a fantastic artist and his maps are crafted with love and tons of skill!

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're delighted to announce TIN's first game jam: Jog Jam! Full details and rules are here: www.patreon.com/posts/uktin-... Create content inspired by master mapmaker @jogbrogzin.bsky.social's work and have the chance to published as part of an anthology project from UK TIN!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're delighted to announce TIN's first game jam: Jog Jam! Full details and rules are here: www.patreon.com/posts/uktin-... Create content inspired by master mapmaker @jogbrogzin.bsky.social's work and have the chance to published as part of an anthology project from UK TIN!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 31

#RPGaDAY Day 31: Reward!

RPGaDAY 2025 is officially done! But enthusing about cool RPGs is something we do year round at UK TIN. We love seeing everyone's responses, so thank you for sharing them! Remember to check out www.facebook.com/RPGaDAY and www.autocratik.com for future events.

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 31

#RPGaDAY Day 30: Experience!

Experience teaches you not only how to improve but also how to be imperfect: as a player, GM, and designer. We're never going to make the perfect game, so embrace imperfection and enjoy the experience!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 31

#RPGaDAY Day 29: Connect!

Appreciating the hell out of the generosity with which UK TIN members share their time and expertise! Communities are so great for building lasting connections and pooling our knowledge to support each other.

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 31

We have such an incredible community of people who are always generous in sharing their experience of the industry. Thanks for the shout out, Daniel!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 31

#RPGaDAY Day 28: Suspense!

Not a deliberate delay in posting this, but I guess it fits the theme! No greater suspense than the suspense of releasing a game and waiting to see how it's received. Luckily we have a whole community of people who are used to that feeling.

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 28

#RPGaDAY Day 27: Tactic!

What are your top tactics for keeping TTRPG players engaged and invested? Listen to them, learn from others, try new things and see how they go, be a fan of their characters, and remember that the best story is the one we all tell together!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 27

#RPGaDAY Day 26: Nemesis!

What makes a good nemesis in a TTRPG? Danger, excitement, maaaaybe a little bit of sexiness? We like it when rivals and nemesis characters get to do terrifying and unexpected things in games, though NGL we also love a good redemption arc too.

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 27

#RPGaDAY Day 25: Challenge!

We love a good challenge round here: board games, card games, miniatures games, and even TTRPGs are all about challenge. Whether it's getting to grips with a new system or tackling real-world problems, there's no Challenge Rating too high for our community!

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 26

#RPGaDAY Day 24: Reveal!

Games can tell us loads about ourselves and the world around us. Especially games that educate us on aspects of life we've never experienced or considered. We especially love indie games for this, passion projects that present the experiences of one or a few people.

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UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 26

Check out this incredibly useful guide! (And like/follow/repost Fede to spread the word!)

🖤🐦‍⬛⚫𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆⚫🐦‍⬛🖤 @fsohns.bsky.social · Aug 26

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO TTRPG ART COMMISSIONING AND LICENSING

It's done! Here is my guide to art commissioning, licensing, and art direction in TTRPGs. It's free to see, has contract and brief templates, and plenty of resources to aid in art literacy in the space.

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A Comprehensive Guide to TTRPG Art Commissioning & Licensing | Araukana

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ComradeBubbles @comradebubbles.bsky.social · Aug 25

Huge thanks and/or congratulations and/or commiserations to @taylorannnx.bsky.social

UK Tabletop Industry Network (UK TIN) @UKGE 2-383! @uktin.bsky.social · Aug 25

As the August Bank Holiday comes to an end, so to does TIN's current chapter. The Board is changing! More news here: www.patreon.com/posts/137334...

The Changing of the Guard | UK Tabletop Industry Network

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