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🏳️‍⚧️ they/he 💖 Silly guy who studies & designs Solo RPGs ✨ BigBadCon Scholar '24 😔 UK Based 📝Aspiring Narrative Designer 🎲Occassional Dicemaker @shrimpfrieddice.bsky.social 💌 [email protected] 🖼️ icon by @snavii.bsky.social ‼️Pls dont DM - UKs fucked

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FinleyJinley (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ @finleyjinley.bsky.social · Jun 18

decided to finally upload my minizine game DIG to itch!

Give it a look if ya want! It's too warm to promo this.

Dig a hole! Fail! Do it again! Do it again because you must! Do it just to do something! But you'll fail. And that's just life, innit.

finley-jinley.itch.io/dig-a-minizi...

DIG - A minizine game by FinleyJinley

A game about inevitabilities - digging a hole, and failing.

finley-jinley.itch.io

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cmrn knzlmn @ckunzelman.bsky.social · 25m

This game rules and if you enjoy Riven-esque worlds it’s a must-play solo game.

Endless Mode @endlessmode.bsky.social · 36m

Rillem is a one-player journaling game that uses cards as prompts for creating and solving puzzles, @ckunzelman.bsky.social writes. www.endlessmode.com/tabletop/ril...

Create Your Own Puzzles and Stories with Rillem

Rillem is a one-player journaling game that uses cards as prompts for creating and solving your own puzzles.

www.endlessmode.com

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Diwata! ÒㅅÓ) @diwatamnl.bsky.social · 5h

A few more days to this sale!

Diwata! ÒㅅÓ) @diwatamnl.bsky.social · 15d

Hello, hello.
Earlier this year, after some medical appointments, my medicine costs hiked a lot. The job search has also not panned out yet. I've incurred a little bit of debt because of these expenses and would like to ask for some help.
itch.io/s/160647/diw...

Diwata Tip Jar by Diwata ng Manila

A bundle by Diwata ng Manila, $50.00 for 19 games

itch.io

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Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 1d

How is this repeatedly made into a policy issue - by *all* parties - when the blunt fact of the matter is that grown adults who are obliged to pay for their own education, and relentlessly pursued to repay their loans, should be able to study whatever the fuck they want.

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Josh Fox 🔜 Ex Tenebris coming to Kickstarter @armadajosh.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning! I have had a couple of people tell me Ex Ten shouldn't use 2d10 because it breaks the PBTA probability curve. They could not be more wrong and I am going explain why, because it's the end of my campaign and I need something to keep me sane, ok?

Strap in.
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a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a wall with papers on it .

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is standing gesticulating in front of a wall with paper and red thread on it

media.tenor.com

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Amy-Leigh Shaw @diveamydive.bsky.social · 20d

Hi again! Are you a studio or individual looking to hire Narrative talent for your games project? Good news! This great big Starter Pack below is brimming with Game Writers & Narrative Designers who are looking for work right now! I hope it helps you find somebody really special 🥰💛

Amy-Leigh Shaw @diveamydive.bsky.social · 21d

Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:

⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!

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FinleyJinley (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ @finleyjinley.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉!!

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 2d

Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe) to direct a "Moomins" animated feature film.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...

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SoloRPGList @solorpglist.com · 6d

Looking for an amazing solo or duet #TTRPG?
We have over 400 titles listed in our index over at solorpglist.com

#SoloRPG #DuetRPG #TTRPGfolks #GMless #Worldbuilding #Journaling #DungeonCrawl #TabletopRPG

Solo RPG List - Find Solo and Duet TTRPGs

Discover amazing solo and duet tabletop role-playing games that can be played with—or without—dice, tarot cards, playing cards, pen and paper, etc.

solorpglist.com

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Swan and Raven Studio @swanandravenstudio.com · 4d

Drumroll please...

HELLO//GOODBYE is a charity bundle containing 203 games for only $12. Every dollar goes directly to Virginia charities providing free legal aid to people facing injustice. Available now until November 5th.

itch.io/b/3276/hello...

HELLO//GOODBYE Charity Bundle for Legal Aid. available until November 5th, 6PM EST

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Binary @binarystar.games · 3d

Papercult is still up and running and thriving, which is something I *should* periodically remind people when the owner of this site isn't crashing out, but especially when they are: papercult.club

papercult.club

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SEGA @sega-west.bsky.social · 16d

you can love a character and still admit when they're wrong. we love Shadow but we can acknowledge his flaws (he has none) and we can hold him accountable for his wrongdoings (he has never done anything wrong in his life) and call him out on his actions (which are always correct)

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Cozy Witch Roe ➡️ Getting His Life Together @monroeroe.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, #ttrpg folks! I released a new game in the last week that I really enjoyed writing. Mortar and Pestle is a solo journaling story where you’re the proprietor of a magic shop. Use the Major arcana as prompts to tell a story about your life/business.

monroeroe.itch.io/mortar-and-p...

Mortar and Pestle by Monroeroe

monroeroe.itch.io

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FinleyJinley (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ @finleyjinley.bsky.social · 5d

Oh absolutely! I think I'm still likely to give it a go, just when I'm personally in a better place to take those risks - I'd literally be doing it for the love of the game as opposed to like, future propects 😂

I'll absolutely reach out if I ever actually get my shit together lol 🫶

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FinleyJinley (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ @finleyjinley.bsky.social · 5d

i think about academia and how much I enjoyed my Masters (despite the horrors) and the idea of pursuing a PhD calls out to me like a siren song

Probably a bad idea, and needs a lot of time/energy i dont have at the moment but ooooo i enjoy research soooo much

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FinleyJinley (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ @finleyjinley.bsky.social · 5d

Omg taylor when my knee sorts itself out lets go rock climbing that shits SO fun

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Jes the human 🔜 Twitch Con @jesthehuman.itch.io · 5d

Full Metal Alchemist fans 🤝🏼 Mean Girls fans 🤝🏼 Making sure everyone knows it’s October 3rd

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Asa Donald | Backwards Tabletop @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social · 6d

In SPINE, I want players to play with the ttrpg's rulebook in innovative ways.

I wrote this essay to think through the design. It describes the various ways we play with books in ttrpgs, with examples of how we use books as props, as anchors for fictions, and how we recreate them as art.

Bookplay in TTRPGs

An essay on how we play with books in ttrpgs

www.backwardstabletop.com

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EUphoria Actual Plays @euphoriaap.bsky.social · 6d

Monday! Its Black History Month, and we're showing off game designer & GM @chochy.co.uk's new system!

Players @theneoncaster.bsky.social, @daisypowerhour.bsky.social, @thirdvaultyarns.com, and @akingmade.bsky.social explore a world losing its spark...

Sponsored by @threesailsstudios.bsky.social

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Blackwell Games - Going to Tabletop Scotland! @annablackwell.bsky.social · 7d

Hey, did you hear that I'm making an asian fantasy Apothecaria where you make tea in order to get spirits to help people? Well now you have!

Come follow me on Patreon to stay up to date with its development :)

www.patreon.com/posts/spirit...

Spirit Tea - Devlog #2 | Anna Blackwell

Get more from Anna Blackwell on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 7d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Ramona @alderdoodle.bsky.social · 7d

I answered a few questions over at @planesailinggames.com corner of the interweb ✨ check it out! There's also lots of interviews with game designers that you should read too 👍🎲

Alex @Plane Sailing Games @planesailinggames.com · 7d

New bite-sized interview online, this time with Ramona of Alderdoodle, @alderdoodle.bsky.social, who does illustration and lettering for indie ttrpgs!

planesailinggames.com/interviews/2...

Interviewing Ramona

An illustrator and letterer for indie ttrpgs!

planesailinggames.com

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FinleyJinley (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ @finleyjinley.bsky.social · 7d

I love this energy, thank you so much 🙏 It can be nerve wracking to reach out and make connections so I appreciate this post a lot and I can imagine others will too ❤️

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Quinn murphy @gamefiend.bsky.social · 7d

Here is my occasional note: if you are black TTRPG designer and can use help with anything - design advice, brainstorming, connections - please feel free to reach out and I will do what I can to help or find someone who can help.

We need more black TTRPG designers.

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Eryk ☭ (but make it Red Scare for Halloween) @peregrinecoast.press · 7d

What a week!! So glad this is finally out there - I spent much of my time at the IWGB supporting the workers at ZAUM with unionising and them getting the *first recognition in the UK videogame industry* is such a historic win. So fucking happy!!

GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 7d

The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs

www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...

After layoffs, cancellations, and controversy, ZA/UM UK staff unionise as the Workers' Alliance

"We like being here. We want to continue being here. So let's try and get a seat at the table in the big management meetings."

www.gamesindustry.biz

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FinleyJinley (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ @finleyjinley.bsky.social · 7d

I haven't decided yet, not sure if I have the funds for it this year 😅 what about you?