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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 28d

Oh yeh, you know that cool, successful Kickstarter we haven't delivered yet? What's that? The QUICKSTART for MORK ORG is NEARLY READY???

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Your finest hour. There's also monsters made from paperclips and bluetack

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Getting the second spread done for the Forbidden Psalm scenario @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social for MORK ORG. Looking tasty!

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

And that page is done. This time I stole inspiration from the back page lists of MORK BORG, where "Calling Code" pairs with a title font nicely. I've used "Typewriter Royal" again, to tie in with the header, even though its all jiggly now.

Like this? All feedback, criticism and comments appreciated

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Here I use "Calling Code", and the sort of dotted lines that @nohr.se used all the time in MORK BORG. (2nd pic)

It's a tricky balance, aping your artistic heroes without going to far. MORK ORG is full of intentional nods to its parentwork; hopefully they come across as homage rather than hijack.

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Next I dropped in a quote. @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social used a cool 100% free font—"Potsdam"—in their mockup, so I used that again.

(Gothic fonts don't tend to have italics so I tilted the characters, but I don't reckon Gerard Lieftinck will ever find out cos he's dead)

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Filters: Black and White, Levels, and Multiply layer effect.

I duplicated the "Void" text, rasterised it, and erased some bits to add the 3D effect.

(I kept the unrasterised version, there but hidden, just in case I hated the finished version)

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Then I added an open source ruler image. @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social technically uses inches, but I couldn't find a good one, and no-one will notice. Well, except all you lot...

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

I wanted it a bit more organic, so I converted "Stationery" to curves and fiddled with it.

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Time to get a title on. I used Monk's Writing for "The" and "Void" and "Typewriter Royal Trash". MORK ORG has an uncertain mix of typewriter office and fantasy gothic styles, so this works nicely.

Stationery and Stationary, get it? Officework and hopelessness combined by @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

A bit of live layout for y'all today. @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social wrote us a lovel MORK ORG scenario, and I'm just tweaking the layout to match the rest of the book. (I've stolen lots of their ideas, but here's a rough flow)

Start with some YELLOW (this is @morkborg.com after all! CMYK 0 3 97 0)

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Go check out this awesome new MOTHERSHIP module by @spellboundinc.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Ooh yeh, great shout! Would love to have your name in MORK ORG too, been a real labour of love and friendship this beast!

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 1d

Any layout people out there good at doing fake magazine infomercial spreads? Happy to pay... Please share to anyone you think relevant to

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 3d

This is the game by the Decemberists, right? Was it good?

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ian.fenrisgames @fenrisgames.com · 4d

at risk of going down another cassette futurism hole this Sunday: Insight magazine convinced me I'd be seeing no end of Quasar motorbikes in my future.

I've seen *one* on the road, about 12 years back.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasar_...

A Quasar feet forward enclosed motorbike in first aid/doctor/ambulance livery.

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 4d

Sat in a cafe before church. Reading an excellent Pelle Nilsson contribution for MORK ORG, drinking a mint mocha, and enjoying a rare pause.

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 4d

I would trade the world we have of smart phones for the dial-to-ring handheld comm device in an instant

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 6d

forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/t...

Important Update: Affinity Forum Transition

We want to share an important update about the Affinity Forums. (this is a copy of the original (locked) announcement here, but this thread is open, for you comments and replies) Hi, On October 6 2025...

forum.affinity.serif.com

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 7d

*Please don't let Affinity die*
*Please don't let Affinity die*

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James Holloway: monsterman.org @gonzohistory.bsky.social · 8d

Also, let's say you were in the UK and wanted to get some print copies of my zines! You could find them at @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social -- and if you wanted to pick up some other things while there, they've got a sale on!

beyondcataclysm.co.uk

Beyond Cataclysm - selling independent RPG, books, and cool printed stuff

Beyond Cataclysm selling independent RPG, books, and cool printed stuff

beyondcataclysm.co.uk

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you for your kind instruction on sausage usage.
*Why is everyone sniggering...?*

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 9d

I was *today* years old when I learnt that "usage" isn't spelt "useage".

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 9d

Yeh, sucks to be me, suck to be you. We need to both just become professional board game players, then the venn diagrams would line up

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 9d

Today I've... played board games and guitar much more than I've got work done. Still, had fun.

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.bsky.social · 12d

Oh dear