CW Griffen
@cwgriffen.bsky.social
Agender writer, musician, game designer (any pronouns). http://www.cwgriffen.com
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Here it is. The final 24 hours. You've helped coax banked embers into a steady flame. Tell me, what is one thing you'll bring with you into What-Comes-Next? Seeds? Thread? A good kitchen knife? What will you make of what's left? Together, let's light up the world.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Here it is. The final 24 hours. You've helped coax banked embers into a steady flame. Tell me, what is one thing you'll bring with you into What-Comes-Next? Seeds? Thread? A good kitchen knife? What will you make of what's left? Together, let's light up the world.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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It's EOY wrap-up season but here at IGRC World HQ that just means we'd better push out all the mini-reviews we didn't do all year long.
38 short reviews of what showed up on our doorstep in 2025. Is your favorite game in there? Looking for something new to play?
Big year. Much books. Wao.
38 short reviews of what showed up on our doorstep in 2025. Is your favorite game in there? Looking for something new to play?
Big year. Much books. Wao.
2025 Inbox at the Club
It will come as no surprise that a lot more games show up here at IGRC World HQ than we can possibly play. But they all get read! Given I greatly prefer to write based on play experience, and given…
indiegamereadingclub.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It's EOY wrap-up season but here at IGRC World HQ that just means we'd better push out all the mini-reviews we didn't do all year long.
38 short reviews of what showed up on our doorstep in 2025. Is your favorite game in there? Looking for something new to play?
Big year. Much books. Wao.
38 short reviews of what showed up on our doorstep in 2025. Is your favorite game in there? Looking for something new to play?
Big year. Much books. Wao.
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Should you refuse to show compassion because you believe it would make you appear weak, then you have misunderstood what strength is. It is honorable to have concern for others, to show empathy and to offer aid to someone in distress. To rebuke this is cowardice, not strength.
December 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Should you refuse to show compassion because you believe it would make you appear weak, then you have misunderstood what strength is. It is honorable to have concern for others, to show empathy and to offer aid to someone in distress. To rebuke this is cowardice, not strength.
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Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
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Happy Wednesday! Here's a larger piece. I had fun painting this one—in the new year I'd like to get back to working bigger. 🎨
Miss Helen
mixed media on 18 x 24" canvas
2024
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #art #artists #ArtLovers #Chickens #ArtSky #BskyArt #BskyArtists #painting #ExpressiveArt
Miss Helen
mixed media on 18 x 24" canvas
2024
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #art #artists #ArtLovers #Chickens #ArtSky #BskyArt #BskyArtists #painting #ExpressiveArt
December 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Happy Wednesday! Here's a larger piece. I had fun painting this one—in the new year I'd like to get back to working bigger. 🎨
Miss Helen
mixed media on 18 x 24" canvas
2024
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #art #artists #ArtLovers #Chickens #ArtSky #BskyArt #BskyArtists #painting #ExpressiveArt
Miss Helen
mixed media on 18 x 24" canvas
2024
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #art #artists #ArtLovers #Chickens #ArtSky #BskyArt #BskyArtists #painting #ExpressiveArt
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wow this is almost, like, a platform someone could successfully run on
"For the first time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71 percent believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate."
Opinion | The Billionaires Have Gone Full Louis XV
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
wow this is almost, like, a platform someone could successfully run on
Hey @kimberlydairine.bsky.social I made your asado beans the other day and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing your recipe on here.
December 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Hey @kimberlydairine.bsky.social I made your asado beans the other day and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing your recipe on here.
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The sequel to the 50 indie game recommendation prompt, FIFTY UPCOMING INDIE GAMES! Feel free to quote this and start your own thread, I'd encourage you to play along.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
Crowsworn on Steam
Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to u...
store.steampowered.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The sequel to the 50 indie game recommendation prompt, FIFTY UPCOMING INDIE GAMES! Feel free to quote this and start your own thread, I'd encourage you to play along.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
1. Crowsworn
Very eagerly anticipating this one, the backer demo was juicy as hell, definitely stick this one on your wishlists.
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Sam Altman: hey I made a machine that stole literally all your stuff in order to make CSAM of your child actors, sometimes it encourages people to kill themselves
Disney: Holy shit here's a billion dollars
Altman: the machine loses more than that each week but thank you. Soon it will become god.
Disney: Holy shit here's a billion dollars
Altman: the machine loses more than that each week but thank you. Soon it will become god.
December 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Sam Altman: hey I made a machine that stole literally all your stuff in order to make CSAM of your child actors, sometimes it encourages people to kill themselves
Disney: Holy shit here's a billion dollars
Altman: the machine loses more than that each week but thank you. Soon it will become god.
Disney: Holy shit here's a billion dollars
Altman: the machine loses more than that each week but thank you. Soon it will become god.
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We're taking two actions tonight with Scientists in Solidarity—urging our state officials to arrest ICE agents who break state laws, and demanding the release of Leqaa Kordia. It only takes a minute, and every letter helps.
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
secure.ngpvan.com/6U1ygBt6eUK-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
secure.ngpvan.com/6U1ygBt6eUK-...
Tell Your Governor and Attorney General to Arrest ICE Agents Who Break State Laws
Federal agents are not above the law. When they break state laws, they can and should be held accountable, just like anyone else.
This principle was recently tested in California when reports surfa...
actionnetwork.org
December 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We're taking two actions tonight with Scientists in Solidarity—urging our state officials to arrest ICE agents who break state laws, and demanding the release of Leqaa Kordia. It only takes a minute, and every letter helps.
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
secure.ngpvan.com/6U1ygBt6eUK-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
secure.ngpvan.com/6U1ygBt6eUK-...
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11 Days Remain. $8,250 till we hit the last stretch goal, at which point every backer gets the PDF of our creator's guide to PBTA, An Apocalypse of Infinite Games, the moment it's ready.
Wanna be among the first to see? Here's your chance!
#ttrpg #pbta #AW3rd www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Wanna be among the first to see? Here's your chance!
#ttrpg #pbta #AW3rd www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
11 Days Remain. $8,250 till we hit the last stretch goal, at which point every backer gets the PDF of our creator's guide to PBTA, An Apocalypse of Infinite Games, the moment it's ready.
Wanna be among the first to see? Here's your chance!
#ttrpg #pbta #AW3rd www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Wanna be among the first to see? Here's your chance!
#ttrpg #pbta #AW3rd www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
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Celebrating the holiday season! ✨
Disco Jumpsuit
Mixed media on 12 x 12" board
2022
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #artists #art #ArtLover #WeirdArt #holidays #painting #ArtOnBlueSky #ArtYear #BskyArt #BskyArtist #PDXArt
Disco Jumpsuit
Mixed media on 12 x 12" board
2022
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #artists #art #ArtLover #WeirdArt #holidays #painting #ArtOnBlueSky #ArtYear #BskyArt #BskyArtist #PDXArt
December 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Celebrating the holiday season! ✨
Disco Jumpsuit
Mixed media on 12 x 12" board
2022
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #artists #art #ArtLover #WeirdArt #holidays #painting #ArtOnBlueSky #ArtYear #BskyArt #BskyArtist #PDXArt
Disco Jumpsuit
Mixed media on 12 x 12" board
2022
Sold
#ArtAdventCalendar #artists #art #ArtLover #WeirdArt #holidays #painting #ArtOnBlueSky #ArtYear #BskyArt #BskyArtist #PDXArt
We watched this yesterday, and one of the things I like most about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is that he doesn't do the usual politician thing of using any question to just repeat talking points. He responds with specifics and a clear depth of knowledge and commitment.
I had the absolute pleasure of joining @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation yesterday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15L...
American Conversations: Zohran Mamdani
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
We watched this yesterday, and one of the things I like most about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is that he doesn't do the usual politician thing of using any question to just repeat talking points. He responds with specifics and a clear depth of knowledge and commitment.
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Trans people don’t owe you femininity or masculinity. Non-binary people don’t owe you androgynity.
December 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Trans people don’t owe you femininity or masculinity. Non-binary people don’t owe you androgynity.
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The attacks on trans rights, which are basic human rights, are a terrible injustice and an attack on truth and fact as well. Everyone should be deeply alarmed and it should be disqualifying for a politician to support such discrimination.
December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The attacks on trans rights, which are basic human rights, are a terrible injustice and an attack on truth and fact as well. Everyone should be deeply alarmed and it should be disqualifying for a politician to support such discrimination.
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56 years ago today, the CPD / FBI assassinated Fred Hampton.
Hampton brought together the Black Panthers, Young Patriots (white Chicagoans with southern roots, based in Uptown, who flew the Confederate flag), and Young Lords (Puerto Ricans). The FBI saw (and sees) multi-racial unity as a threat.
Hampton brought together the Black Panthers, Young Patriots (white Chicagoans with southern roots, based in Uptown, who flew the Confederate flag), and Young Lords (Puerto Ricans). The FBI saw (and sees) multi-racial unity as a threat.
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
56 years ago today, the CPD / FBI assassinated Fred Hampton.
Hampton brought together the Black Panthers, Young Patriots (white Chicagoans with southern roots, based in Uptown, who flew the Confederate flag), and Young Lords (Puerto Ricans). The FBI saw (and sees) multi-racial unity as a threat.
Hampton brought together the Black Panthers, Young Patriots (white Chicagoans with southern roots, based in Uptown, who flew the Confederate flag), and Young Lords (Puerto Ricans). The FBI saw (and sees) multi-racial unity as a threat.
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Very happy the #ArtAdventCalendar is happening again!
Steven
Mixed media on 11 x 14” canvas
2024
Available
#art #painting #artist #ArtLover #CatLover #CatArt #ArtYear #Creativity #PdxArt #BskyArt #ArtOnBluesky #BskyArtists
Steven
Mixed media on 11 x 14” canvas
2024
Available
#art #painting #artist #ArtLover #CatLover #CatArt #ArtYear #Creativity #PdxArt #BskyArt #ArtOnBluesky #BskyArtists
December 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Very happy the #ArtAdventCalendar is happening again!
Steven
Mixed media on 11 x 14” canvas
2024
Available
#art #painting #artist #ArtLover #CatLover #CatArt #ArtYear #Creativity #PdxArt #BskyArt #ArtOnBluesky #BskyArtists
Steven
Mixed media on 11 x 14” canvas
2024
Available
#art #painting #artist #ArtLover #CatLover #CatArt #ArtYear #Creativity #PdxArt #BskyArt #ArtOnBluesky #BskyArtists
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No-strings-attached, zero-means-testing, no-questions-asked cash payouts have been proven, over and over again, to be the most effective form of charity/aid going.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
No-strings-attached, zero-means-testing, no-questions-asked cash payouts have been proven, over and over again, to be the most effective form of charity/aid going.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
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1. My wife @profbanks.bsky.social is doing Tarot readings for $30, she is great
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
Rusty's House of Swords | Patreon
creating open source worlds and tabletop games
Patreon.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
1. My wife @profbanks.bsky.social is doing Tarot readings for $30, she is great
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
New Quinn's Quest features City of Winter ( @rosscowman.bsky.social ), Lovecraftesque ( @armadajosh.bsky.social , @beckyannison.bsky.social ), Desperation ( @jmstar.bsky.social ) & more!
youtu.be/9ilR7h4q78o?...
youtu.be/9ilR7h4q78o?...
Quinns Quest Reviews: The Boxed RPG Special!
YouTube video by Quinns Quest
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
New Quinn's Quest features City of Winter ( @rosscowman.bsky.social ), Lovecraftesque ( @armadajosh.bsky.social , @beckyannison.bsky.social ), Desperation ( @jmstar.bsky.social ) & more!
youtu.be/9ilR7h4q78o?...
youtu.be/9ilR7h4q78o?...
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March 14th in Olympia, WA. I’m helping put on a Tabletop Games Summit with the @tga.bsky.social.
tabletopgamesalliance.org
This will be a 1 day industry focused conference for a few hundred folks with a small expo hall, and 4 breakout rooms for seminars, panels, and talks
mark you calendar!
tabletopgamesalliance.org
This will be a 1 day industry focused conference for a few hundred folks with a small expo hall, and 4 breakout rooms for seminars, panels, and talks
mark you calendar!
tabletopgamesalliance.org
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
March 14th in Olympia, WA. I’m helping put on a Tabletop Games Summit with the @tga.bsky.social.
tabletopgamesalliance.org
This will be a 1 day industry focused conference for a few hundred folks with a small expo hall, and 4 breakout rooms for seminars, panels, and talks
mark you calendar!
tabletopgamesalliance.org
This will be a 1 day industry focused conference for a few hundred folks with a small expo hall, and 4 breakout rooms for seminars, panels, and talks
mark you calendar!
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Ok, so the pitch for Yeld is this: Kids fall into a portal fantasy world of wonder, but must escape before their 13th birthday, when they turn into monsters.
There are other good things about it too, but I just want to appreciate the quality of that pitch.
There are other good things about it too, but I just want to appreciate the quality of that pitch.
Yeld 2E Bundle
Adventurer! This new Yeld 2E Bundle presents the 2024 Second Edition of The Magical Land of Yeld, the all-ages tabletop fantasy roleplaying game from Atarashi Games about young heroes (called Friends)...
bundleofholding.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Ok, so the pitch for Yeld is this: Kids fall into a portal fantasy world of wonder, but must escape before their 13th birthday, when they turn into monsters.
There are other good things about it too, but I just want to appreciate the quality of that pitch.
There are other good things about it too, but I just want to appreciate the quality of that pitch.
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PSA: me not commenting on something does not mean I am "complicit." First of all, you need to log off and touch grass. Secondly we are total strangers so call your therapist. Thirdly there are 1,000 things happening every day and I am busy. Finally what exactly do you want me to do about it?
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
PSA: me not commenting on something does not mean I am "complicit." First of all, you need to log off and touch grass. Secondly we are total strangers so call your therapist. Thirdly there are 1,000 things happening every day and I am busy. Finally what exactly do you want me to do about it?
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#over/under was not one of a kind. I have been playing similar games for the last EIGHT YEARS. Today, I give this medium a name - "Live Text Roleplay" - and help you build a community of your own.
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...
How to Replicate Over/Under
A Guide to Live Text Roleplay
www.valerialoves.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#over/under was not one of a kind. I have been playing similar games for the last EIGHT YEARS. Today, I give this medium a name - "Live Text Roleplay" - and help you build a community of your own.
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...