Dan Arndt
@danarndtwrites.bsky.social
Tabletop and Culture Writer, Managing Editor at @TheFandomentals. Editor at The Kismet. Comics, Writing, and Goth Stuff. [email protected]
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In retrospect the "5E killer" thing post-OGL was an absolute marketing coup for a few new systems, but a lot of people really seemed to buy into thinking it was actually going to happen
January 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
In retrospect the "5E killer" thing post-OGL was an absolute marketing coup for a few new systems, but a lot of people really seemed to buy into thinking it was actually going to happen
D&D Fortnite happened, apparently!
January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
D&D Fortnite happened, apparently!
Someone who is accused of verbal abuse, or exploiting workers, or the stuff that got people rightly kicked out of this industry...is not "tea" you can just gossip about like its light entertainment
January 19, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Someone who is accused of verbal abuse, or exploiting workers, or the stuff that got people rightly kicked out of this industry...is not "tea" you can just gossip about like its light entertainment
We really don't need a D&D drama grifter turning abuse and assault into content, especially when he's digging up stuff from years ago.
January 19, 2026 at 1:04 AM
We really don't need a D&D drama grifter turning abuse and assault into content, especially when he's digging up stuff from years ago.
This man is a baby
January 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
This man is a baby
The weasel words they use are about final products and end results. But they don't say they wouldn't use AI to brainstorm, generate ideas, or do the essential but less flashy parts of writing. Divinity is them testing the waters
January 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The weasel words they use are about final products and end results. But they don't say they wouldn't use AI to brainstorm, generate ideas, or do the essential but less flashy parts of writing. Divinity is them testing the waters
Swen says "No AI" in concept art for Divinity, so keep bullying these CEOs. But to be clear, he still loves AI and thinks taking jobs and killing the environment is "efficient."
January 9, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Swen says "No AI" in concept art for Divinity, so keep bullying these CEOs. But to be clear, he still loves AI and thinks taking jobs and killing the environment is "efficient."
If anyone tries to ever justify that ICE murder to you, show them what was in Renee Good's glove compartment. It was so stuffed with toys for her kids she couldn't close it.
January 8, 2026 at 2:06 AM
If anyone tries to ever justify that ICE murder to you, show them what was in Renee Good's glove compartment. It was so stuffed with toys for her kids she couldn't close it.
Best part of Ghost of Yotei is getting to do this to samurai
January 3, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Best part of Ghost of Yotei is getting to do this to samurai
This all makes sense, even the most watched actor (he's a minor Coens guy) #Letterboxdwrapped
January 2, 2026 at 7:38 PM
This all makes sense, even the most watched actor (he's a minor Coens guy) #Letterboxdwrapped
Really funny follow up I missed from "AI is inevitable stop fighting it" The Escapist.
December 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Really funny follow up I missed from "AI is inevitable stop fighting it" The Escapist.
When does Zach Cherry return to Fallout? Every show needs more Zach Cherry than it thinks
December 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
When does Zach Cherry return to Fallout? Every show needs more Zach Cherry than it thinks
Why was Clark trying to cheat so bad
December 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Why was Clark trying to cheat so bad
They do also have a Tin Man and a Scarecrow on deck
December 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
They do also have a Tin Man and a Scarecrow on deck
Oh hi Kristen Schaal
December 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Oh hi Kristen Schaal
Ah the triangle of annoying European game companies is complete! I'M SURE AI in "productivity" couldn't POSSIBLY lead to reduced headcount
December 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Ah the triangle of annoying European game companies is complete! I'M SURE AI in "productivity" couldn't POSSIBLY lead to reduced headcount
Well I guess The Escapist writers would be happy to see AI used to write their articles, right?
December 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Well I guess The Escapist writers would be happy to see AI used to write their articles, right?
Swen Vinke claims that their AI usage was just "exploration" and everyone calling him out is just "lost in translation." He thinks a twitter AMA is gonna fix it instead of ,idk, just saying they won't use AI.
December 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Swen Vinke claims that their AI usage was just "exploration" and everyone calling him out is just "lost in translation." He thinks a twitter AMA is gonna fix it instead of ,idk, just saying they won't use AI.
