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CTPhipps

@ctphipps.bsky.social

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Bestselling author of The Supervillainy Saga, Space Academy Dropouts, Cthulhu Armageddon, Futurepunk, and United States of Monsters. Pro-LGBTA and democracy. Not interested in your advertising services.

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · Feb 6

"Why save the world when you can rule it?"

THE RULES OF SUPERVILLAINY - Gary Karkofsky gets a chance to finally live his life as a supervillain when he finds a magic cloak. But what will his wife think?

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The Rules of Supervillainy (The Supervillainy Saga Book 1)

Amazon.com: The Rules of Supervillainy (The Supervillainy Saga Book 1) eBook : Phipps, C. T.: Books

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 3h

One of my favorite settings in the Nineties that introduced me to Middle Eastern culture. Sadly, I think we can all agree the campaign is not coming back under this name. #dungeonsanddragons #alqadim

CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 6h

Sadly, this incredibly effective bit of satire by Marvel would still be effective today. You only would have to update the year and it's the same resonance. Damn, even Franklin Richards catches strays in Marvel. #Xmen #Marvel #MCU

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 14h

Vampirism is something elves loathe but not for natural goody-goody reasons. Elves live forever (or close to it) anyway so vampirism doesn't give them shit as compared to humans. #fantasy #horror

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 20h

I'm not so sure this is as safe as they claim. I once saw one of these guys eat a cheerleader at a game.

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 22h

lmao, kristi noem wanted a black bloc fight and got an inflatable rave instead. fuck you DHS, rip city forever.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · May 10

A review of STRAIGHT OUTTA FANGTON by Elisa Hansen (Maven of the Eventide, Vampire Reviews). Some fair criticism but I'm glad she overall liked it. youtu.be/_1tQwK2PnOA #vampires #books #indiebookrecs #indiebooks #mustread #urbanfantasy

Vampire Reviews: Straight Outta Fangton

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 1d

I'd argue that the Dresden Files and some urban fantasy series managed to capture a lot of the vibes.

Also, Curseborne is the first real attempt to do it.

But the irony is that the World of Darkness has tried to capture itself by its owners with the NWoD and 5th.

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Amaranth M @jazzelves.bsky.social · 2d

Places the brain goes during pain breaks in sleep:

"I wonder why there has never been a strong push for a world-of-darkness successor in any tabletop spaces I've been a part of? There are umpteen Dungeonfantasy successor options dating back to before the OGL existed so it's not that. Could it be.."

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 1d

Not quite true. There was Dark (voiced by Geralt) which was terrible but definitely trying to be Bloodlines.

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 1d

I am so excited!

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outstar 🧛🏻 in bloodlines 2 era @outstar.bsky.social · 5d

I have been WAITING!

For YEARS!!!!!!!!!

But it is finally TIME for my Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 playthrough! 🙏

I will publish 3 episodes before the release, one per week! First one contains minimum spoilers ❤️

Includes extra lore + bts!

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 2d

The "superheroes are fascist" thing comes from people trying to sound clever and show their complete ignorance of the genre. Allow me to fuck such arguments up with a few words: X-men, Jewish creators, WW2 propaganda, and Hitler banned superheroes and Pulp heroes. #comics

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 2d

A woman named Julie Howell who was serving a year for theft. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Inmate Who Criticized Ghislaine Maxwell Punished With Move to Higher-Security Prison

A former inmate at Ghislaine Maxwell’s cushy prison camp says she was recently booted to a high-security prison—hours after an article came out in which she spoke out against Jeffrey Epstein’s co-cons...

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 2d

A prisoner who complained about her was transferred to a much worse prison.

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 2d

I'm heading back to play Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition after getting the Bundle. I think my next game will be a cyberpunk crossover one set in 2077. #vamily #WOD

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 2d

Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2's Phyre should be Lucita's child if he/she's a Lasombra. Why? Because I want more Lucita. Best V:TM character ever. #vamily #WoD

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 2d

I think people missed the point of original Steve Trevor. The point of Steve Trevor is he's a dashing secret agent and hero who is utterly unthreatened by a woman that's more powerful than him. Which is a lesson people still need to learn. #WonderWoman #DCU

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Jonaya Kemper @violetriotgames.bsky.social · 5d

Fun facts, you can get the scenario I wrote with @juhanaonparas.bsky.social in this bundle. Other fun facts I learned:
The most requested game for Storytellers in Santa Cruz is Vampire. So, I'll be gearing myself up to run Vampire locally!

Juhana Pettersson @juhanaonparas.bsky.social · 5d

Renegade has a massive World of Darkness bundle on offer, with plenty of books I've worked on too!

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Humble RPG Bundle: World of Darkness: Month of Darkness 2025 Digital Bundle by Renegade Game Studios

Pay what you want for the hottest Vampire: The Masquerade game nights with the Month of Darkness 2025 Digital Bundle by Renegade Game Studios!

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 2d

Let's be honest, it's a widdle hypocritical if Jon Snow comes back to life. #GameOfThrones #ASOIF #books #fantasy

CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 3d

What I'm writing: Oh deer, Jane Doe has had her past relationship with Agent G uncovered by her current lover Lucien.

CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 3d

Hit 3000 #Goodreads ratings on The Rules of Supervillainy. Not all of them are good but it's a sign that people are actually reading it. #SupervillainySaga

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 3d

Once a writer develops #writing habits, they are impossible to break. Like the guys who refused to give up typewriters for laptops. I used to think that was silly until Microsoft got rid of Wordpad and I panicked until I found a way to redownload it. #Worpdad #MicrosoftWord #writingcommunity

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CTPhipps @ctphipps.bsky.social · 3d

The Hex Girls remain iconic because they are perfect for Scooby Doo. They are a bunch of Halloween themed characters that, like the show itself, are fundamentally harmless. A good lesson for kids. For adults? Goth Girls are hot.

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