Variant Berry
@variantberry.bsky.social
she/her of @variantventures.bsky.social
I’m here for board games, cozy games & TTRPGs!
[email protected]
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I’m here for board games, cozy games & TTRPGs!
[email protected]
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Variant Berry
@variantberry.bsky.social
· Jan 22
🍓 Berry of Variant Ventures
Play Games - Connect Through Games - Write About Games
Areas of interest include -
Session 0
Safety at the Table
Board Games
TTRPGs
Cozy Video Games
Community
Dr Who
Digimon
Pet Guardianship
Play Games - Connect Through Games - Write About Games
Areas of interest include -
Session 0
Safety at the Table
Board Games
TTRPGs
Cozy Video Games
Community
Dr Who
Digimon
Pet Guardianship
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PSA: I'm happy to consider writing about your game! Please don't hesitate to reach out! I write about all sorts of indie games, no matter how small!
But when you do, please tell me something about it instead of just asking if I'll review your unnamed, unintroduced, totally anonymous game.
But when you do, please tell me something about it instead of just asking if I'll review your unnamed, unintroduced, totally anonymous game.
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
PSA: I'm happy to consider writing about your game! Please don't hesitate to reach out! I write about all sorts of indie games, no matter how small!
But when you do, please tell me something about it instead of just asking if I'll review your unnamed, unintroduced, totally anonymous game.
But when you do, please tell me something about it instead of just asking if I'll review your unnamed, unintroduced, totally anonymous game.
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Definitely time for you to check out appreciated indie #horror #ttrpg Locus!
cobblepath-games.itch.io/locusrpg
cobblepath-games.itch.io/locusrpg
Locus by CobblePath Games
Personal Horror Roleplaying game.
cobblepath-games.itch.io
January 22, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Definitely time for you to check out appreciated indie #horror #ttrpg Locus!
cobblepath-games.itch.io/locusrpg
cobblepath-games.itch.io/locusrpg
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We’re Hatchlings Games, #ttrpg publishers with a focus on family gaming. Pretty soon we’ll have something for all player tastes, but we’re best known for INSPIRISLES, an award-winning RPG that teaches sign language!
Visit our site today and discover your next indie gem!
www.hatchlingsgames.co.uk
Visit our site today and discover your next indie gem!
www.hatchlingsgames.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:44 AM
We’re Hatchlings Games, #ttrpg publishers with a focus on family gaming. Pretty soon we’ll have something for all player tastes, but we’re best known for INSPIRISLES, an award-winning RPG that teaches sign language!
Visit our site today and discover your next indie gem!
www.hatchlingsgames.co.uk
Visit our site today and discover your next indie gem!
www.hatchlingsgames.co.uk
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#SelfPromoSaturday time once again!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
a man says do it in white letters on a black background
Alt: a man says do it in white letters on a black background
media.tenor.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:58 AM
#SelfPromoSaturday time once again!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
Show off your artwork, TTRPG projects, sale, rpg kickstarter or anything you're proud of!
- No GenAI/Tech bro stuff (blocked if you do)
- Like and share
- NSFW = OK but hide/spoiler/etc it!
- Alt-text as much as possible please!
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Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Just found out my wife might be losing her job, so I'm desperately searching for work. Contract, full-time, freelance, whatever. Press, PR, consulting, anything. I have 16 years of editorial experience and have been writing about games for 13. Reviews, news, previews, guides, etc. RTs appreciated.
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✨ The Path to Education Mutual Aid TTRPG bundle is LIVE ✨
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle by gothHoblin and 31 others
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle: 111 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM
✨ The Path to Education Mutual Aid TTRPG bundle is LIVE ✨
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
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Coffee & Chaos is a Crit Award Winning comedy ttrpg.
Bring your character from other stories and play them as they fail miserably to run a restaurant for a day.
Perfect for holiday sessions.
A GMless one-shot game for 2+ players.
cobblepath-games.itch.io/coffee-chaos
Bring your character from other stories and play them as they fail miserably to run a restaurant for a day.
Perfect for holiday sessions.
A GMless one-shot game for 2+ players.
cobblepath-games.itch.io/coffee-chaos
Coffee & Chaos by CobblePath Games
Chaotic Comedy Cafe Roleplaying Game where you can use your existing characters
cobblepath-games.itch.io
July 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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It's #SelfPromoSaturday #ttrpgCommunity- You know what that means!!
🖌️ Show work
💛 Like/Share/Comment
✅ Follow
♻️ Repost
🙌 Support others
😎 Tag Cool Folks & Things
#TTRPG #Podcast #Stream #Art #Release #NewRelease #Stream #ActualPlay #Kickstarter #Backerkit #DMsguild #DriveThruRPG #ttrpgsky
🖌️ Show work
💛 Like/Share/Comment
✅ Follow
♻️ Repost
🙌 Support others
😎 Tag Cool Folks & Things
#TTRPG #Podcast #Stream #Art #Release #NewRelease #Stream #ActualPlay #Kickstarter #Backerkit #DMsguild #DriveThruRPG #ttrpgsky
December 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It's #SelfPromoSaturday #ttrpgCommunity- You know what that means!!
🖌️ Show work
💛 Like/Share/Comment
✅ Follow
♻️ Repost
🙌 Support others
😎 Tag Cool Folks & Things
#TTRPG #Podcast #Stream #Art #Release #NewRelease #Stream #ActualPlay #Kickstarter #Backerkit #DMsguild #DriveThruRPG #ttrpgsky
🖌️ Show work
💛 Like/Share/Comment
✅ Follow
♻️ Repost
🙌 Support others
😎 Tag Cool Folks & Things
#TTRPG #Podcast #Stream #Art #Release #NewRelease #Stream #ActualPlay #Kickstarter #Backerkit #DMsguild #DriveThruRPG #ttrpgsky
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I'm still traveling for the holidays, but it is #selfpromosaturday! I hope Santa was good to you, and you got to have some rest and fun.
What are you proud of in the #ttrpg space?
Like and share this post.
No AI
#dnd #DMsGuild
What are you proud of in the #ttrpg space?
Like and share this post.
No AI
#dnd #DMsGuild
a cat dressed in a santa suit is standing in front of a christmas tree
Alt: a cat dressed in a santa suit is standing in front of a christmas tree
media.tenor.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I'm still traveling for the holidays, but it is #selfpromosaturday! I hope Santa was good to you, and you got to have some rest and fun.
What are you proud of in the #ttrpg space?
Like and share this post.
No AI
#dnd #DMsGuild
What are you proud of in the #ttrpg space?
Like and share this post.
No AI
#dnd #DMsGuild
The only jingle bells I am hearing this year are from two tiny kitten collars and it is bringing me complete joy!
December 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The only jingle bells I am hearing this year are from two tiny kitten collars and it is bringing me complete joy!
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It's December which means I can share the free add-on we made for Stacks of Goblins!
cobblepath-games.itch.io/goblins-at-c...
cobblepath-games.itch.io/goblins-at-c...
Stacks of Goblins at Christmas! by CobblePath Games
Seasonal add-on for Stacks of Goblins
cobblepath-games.itch.io
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It's December which means I can share the free add-on we made for Stacks of Goblins!
cobblepath-games.itch.io/goblins-at-c...
cobblepath-games.itch.io/goblins-at-c...
It lit up like a candy cane 🎄
Took almost 5 1/2 years but here we are.
Stay healthy friends!
Took almost 5 1/2 years but here we are.
Stay healthy friends!
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It lit up like a candy cane 🎄
Took almost 5 1/2 years but here we are.
Stay healthy friends!
Took almost 5 1/2 years but here we are.
Stay healthy friends!
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It's Cardboard Time! Episode 125 is now live (tinyurl.com/bdew8rub) with reviews of Take Time, High Rise, and Flip Stack Burger Shack!
@asmodeeusa.bsky.social
@gil.hova.net
@allplay.bsky.social
@fanfactories.bsky.social
@asmodeeusa.bsky.social
@gil.hova.net
@allplay.bsky.social
@fanfactories.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It's Cardboard Time! Episode 125 is now live (tinyurl.com/bdew8rub) with reviews of Take Time, High Rise, and Flip Stack Burger Shack!
@asmodeeusa.bsky.social
@gil.hova.net
@allplay.bsky.social
@fanfactories.bsky.social
@asmodeeusa.bsky.social
@gil.hova.net
@allplay.bsky.social
@fanfactories.bsky.social
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Quick reminder: TODAY is your LAST, best chance to place an order on our webstore and (by will of the hardworking elves at the post office) have it arrive before the 24th.
👉 Make sure to choose Priority Mail at checkout! 📨
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
👉 Make sure to choose Priority Mail at checkout! 📨
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
an elf says santa 's coming in a christmas scene
Alt: Will Ferrell in Elf saying "Santa's coming!"
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Quick reminder: TODAY is your LAST, best chance to place an order on our webstore and (by will of the hardworking elves at the post office) have it arrive before the 24th.
👉 Make sure to choose Priority Mail at checkout! 📨
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
👉 Make sure to choose Priority Mail at checkout! 📨
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
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Check out Family Fantasy RPG for a D&D 5e compatible system and adventure set for young players that includes extra activities to engage with as you play!
Find out more on the creator website: https://loom.ly/RJKvDkE
And through TTRPGkids features: https://loom.ly/DDWfsMY
Find out more on the creator website: https://loom.ly/RJKvDkE
And through TTRPGkids features: https://loom.ly/DDWfsMY
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Check out Family Fantasy RPG for a D&D 5e compatible system and adventure set for young players that includes extra activities to engage with as you play!
Find out more on the creator website: https://loom.ly/RJKvDkE
And through TTRPGkids features: https://loom.ly/DDWfsMY
Find out more on the creator website: https://loom.ly/RJKvDkE
And through TTRPGkids features: https://loom.ly/DDWfsMY
That feeling when your Kickstarter comes in!!!
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
That feeling when your Kickstarter comes in!!!
While not my current state, I’ve been there too Lucky! Keep holding on friend!
December 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
While not my current state, I’ve been there too Lucky! Keep holding on friend!
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Today's new interview is with Quin Callahan, a creator who frequently run a youth-focused TTRPG group at his local library!
Quin shares tips for running a successful game and XP on how the club was started.
Check out the full interview here, and thank you Quin!
⬇️
https://loom.ly/oyUInrg
Quin shares tips for running a successful game and XP on how the club was started.
Check out the full interview here, and thank you Quin!
⬇️
https://loom.ly/oyUInrg
December 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today's new interview is with Quin Callahan, a creator who frequently run a youth-focused TTRPG group at his local library!
Quin shares tips for running a successful game and XP on how the club was started.
Check out the full interview here, and thank you Quin!
⬇️
https://loom.ly/oyUInrg
Quin shares tips for running a successful game and XP on how the club was started.
Check out the full interview here, and thank you Quin!
⬇️
https://loom.ly/oyUInrg
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December newsletter, free for all to reads!
December Newsletter: Streaming & Art Updates | Kathryn Reynolds
Get more from Kathryn Reynolds on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
December newsletter, free for all to reads!
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It's the final day to score Black Friday savings @drivethrurpg.com
Save on some of our newest releases, including the Stewpot and the Hunter's Journal/Slayer's Survival Kit for Monster of the Week.
And don't miss the great deals on our @roll20.net packages!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
Save on some of our newest releases, including the Stewpot and the Hunter's Journal/Slayer's Survival Kit for Monster of the Week.
And don't miss the great deals on our @roll20.net packages!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It's the final day to score Black Friday savings @drivethrurpg.com
Save on some of our newest releases, including the Stewpot and the Hunter's Journal/Slayer's Survival Kit for Monster of the Week.
And don't miss the great deals on our @roll20.net packages!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
Save on some of our newest releases, including the Stewpot and the Hunter's Journal/Slayer's Survival Kit for Monster of the Week.
And don't miss the great deals on our @roll20.net packages!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
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🌄A LAND ONCE MAGIC IS OFFICIALLY OUT TODAY!✨
Order one of these beautiful physical books and/or a hand-stamped bag + notebook!
The PDF is also out on my itch page!
vidityavoleti.itch.io/a-land-once-...
Make infinite worlds, never stop telling stories, create art with others!
Order one of these beautiful physical books and/or a hand-stamped bag + notebook!
The PDF is also out on my itch page!
vidityavoleti.itch.io/a-land-once-...
Make infinite worlds, never stop telling stories, create art with others!
December 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🌄A LAND ONCE MAGIC IS OFFICIALLY OUT TODAY!✨
Order one of these beautiful physical books and/or a hand-stamped bag + notebook!
The PDF is also out on my itch page!
vidityavoleti.itch.io/a-land-once-...
Make infinite worlds, never stop telling stories, create art with others!
Order one of these beautiful physical books and/or a hand-stamped bag + notebook!
The PDF is also out on my itch page!
vidityavoleti.itch.io/a-land-once-...
Make infinite worlds, never stop telling stories, create art with others!
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Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that special GM or TTRPG designer in your life?
Look no further! Our TTRPG Notebook is just what you need - with 21 cover options to choose from, you'll easily find something that suits your needs.
Get it here: tenacregames.com/store/ttrpg-...
Look no further! Our TTRPG Notebook is just what you need - with 21 cover options to choose from, you'll easily find something that suits your needs.
Get it here: tenacregames.com/store/ttrpg-...
December 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that special GM or TTRPG designer in your life?
Look no further! Our TTRPG Notebook is just what you need - with 21 cover options to choose from, you'll easily find something that suits your needs.
Get it here: tenacregames.com/store/ttrpg-...
Look no further! Our TTRPG Notebook is just what you need - with 21 cover options to choose from, you'll easily find something that suits your needs.
Get it here: tenacregames.com/store/ttrpg-...
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Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
Women gamers boycott global esports tournament over trans ban
Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
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Not ALL the 'festive' games I write are horror games, or games about lonely witches with fragile hopes, or games about sad warriors trudging back from futile battles 😅😭🤭
pennyblake.itch.io/fall-in-love
pennyblake.itch.io/fall-in-love
December 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Not ALL the 'festive' games I write are horror games, or games about lonely witches with fragile hopes, or games about sad warriors trudging back from futile battles 😅😭🤭
pennyblake.itch.io/fall-in-love
pennyblake.itch.io/fall-in-love
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✨MYSTERY BAGS ARE BACK ✨
Treat yourself or someone you love to some artisan geekery!
Choose a pack of 4 or 8 randomly selected, hand-printed cloth #TTRPG maps from our vault
PLUS, you'll get a 20% discount on tees, stickers, and everything else in your cart!
www.printinkling.com/product/Fold...
Treat yourself or someone you love to some artisan geekery!
Choose a pack of 4 or 8 randomly selected, hand-printed cloth #TTRPG maps from our vault
PLUS, you'll get a 20% discount on tees, stickers, and everything else in your cart!
www.printinkling.com/product/Fold...
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
✨MYSTERY BAGS ARE BACK ✨
Treat yourself or someone you love to some artisan geekery!
Choose a pack of 4 or 8 randomly selected, hand-printed cloth #TTRPG maps from our vault
PLUS, you'll get a 20% discount on tees, stickers, and everything else in your cart!
www.printinkling.com/product/Fold...
Treat yourself or someone you love to some artisan geekery!
Choose a pack of 4 or 8 randomly selected, hand-printed cloth #TTRPG maps from our vault
PLUS, you'll get a 20% discount on tees, stickers, and everything else in your cart!
www.printinkling.com/product/Fold...