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The hot, new, rules-medium take on weird, surreal, and cosmic horror roleplaying (no gods, no kings, no sanity mechanics, all cubes)!

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Party of One Podcast @partyofonepodcast.bsky.social · 3d

Brief show update:

Some slight editing delays mean this week's episode, HUNTER/ED (@meghanlynnftw.bsky.social @superdillin.bsky.social) with @catieosaurus.bsky.social will drop tomorrow, MONDAY 10/6, in the evening EST!

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The Aleks (they/them) @thealeks.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome to the dark and mysterious days of Spooktoberween. The Kickstarter Campaign for Shores Of Night, the latest and greatest spooktacular #ttrpg from yours truly, recently launched. Original artwork, tons of words, yes!

Please check it out and signal boost?

www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

Shores Of Night

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Jeff Stormer @jeffstormer.gobirds.online · 3d

i made a good game is the thing

Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 3d

[REDACTED UPCOMING GAME] be like

A screenshot from a Miro board that depicts numerous crossing lines in different colors.

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 3d

[REDACTED UPCOMING GAME] be like

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 9d

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we conclude Dream Askew by @lackingceremony.bsky.social In the distant wake of the Calamity, four individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries waiting for them there, and secrets to uncover. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Episode 108.3 - A Train From a Time Before | Follow the Leader

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by Avery Alder. In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries w...

creating an actual play podcast

Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 9d

And thus concludes season 9! Stay tuned next week for a special announcement about what we've got coming up next (though as a preview, we've got some bonus episodes with a special guest). If you want details, sign up for our Patreon at the free tier for our monthly newsletter: patreon.com/ftlcast/

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 9d

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we conclude Dream Askew by @lackingceremony.bsky.social In the distant wake of the Calamity, four individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries waiting for them there, and secrets to uncover. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Episode 108.3 - A Train From a Time Before | Follow the Leader

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by Avery Alder. In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries w...

Episode 108.2 - For the Love of the Game | Follow the Leader

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 16d

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we continue Dream Askew by @lackingceremony.bsky.social In the distant wake of the Calamity, four individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries waiting for them there, and secrets to uncover. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by Avery Alder. In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries w...

Coming soon: Shores Of Night

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The Aleks (they/them) @thealeks.bsky.social · 16d

Hello #ttrpg lovers!

It's almost Spooktoberween. Wanna support a surreal horror ttrpg designed (and illustrated) by a VERY mentally ill queer person and entirely bereft of sanity (or stress, or trauma) mechanics?

You can sign up to follow and get notified here:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

The hot, new, rules-medium take on weird, surreal, and cosmic horror roleplaying (no gods, no kings, no sanity mechanics, all cubes)!

www.kickstarter.com

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 16d

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we continue Dream Askew by @lackingceremony.bsky.social In the distant wake of the Calamity, four individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries waiting for them there, and secrets to uncover. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Episode 108.2 - For the Love of the Game | Follow the Leader

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by Avery Alder. In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries w...

Episode 108.1 - Not Escaping the Allegations | Follow the Leader

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Jeff Stormer @jeffstormer.gobirds.online · 18d

I think Superman is a Muppet

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 23d

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by @lackingceremony.bsky.social In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries waiting for them there, and secrets to uncover. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by Avery Alder. In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries w...

0056 - Chasing the Ace by Z.W. Garth (2021) | On the Shoulders of Giants

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On the Shoulders of Giants @osgpod.bsky.social · 22d

Chasing the Ace by ZW Garth is approaching the feeds at high velocity! Listen to a completely unhinged demo game featuring @giantrobotfm.bsky.social as the Ace! (they are not in this episode, we just talk about them parasocially) on-the-shoulders-of-giants.zencast.website/episodes/005...

A giant robot power hour discussing mechs across media, their stories, and why we love them. Join cohosts Alice, Brian, and Niko as we talk through mech design and genre context while begging child so...

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 23d

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by @lackingceremony.bsky.social In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries waiting for them there, and secrets to uncover. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Episode 108.1 - Not Escaping the Allegations | Follow the Leader

Join MK, Cory, Annya, and August as we play Dream Askew by Avery Alder. In the distant wake of the Calamity, four intrepid individuals find themselves on a black sandy shore. But there are mysteries w...

A Weapon's Devotion by ARBL H., Derrykdoesroleplay

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Azra L Hawthorne @azra-l-hawthorne.itch.io · Apr 2

"Awaken dear weapon. Rise to protect your knight’s heart. It is your goal. Your purpose. Arise and take the day by storm..."

A new game just published made by me and @derrykdoesroleplay.bsky.social for @valiantdorian.bsky.social Game Jam! Check it out!

azra-l-hawthorne.itch.io/a-weapons-de...

Play as a living weapon protecting your Knight.

azra-l-hawthorne.itch.io

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we conclude Catbox by @corpserevivers.bsky.social In the 80s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with its caretakers. But all is not as it seems, and everyone has secrets they must keep. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Episode 107.2 - It's Fun If There's a Cult | Follow the Leader

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we conclude our game of Catbox by Marn S. In the 1980s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with the observatory's caretake...

Early Release: Episode 108.1 - Not Escaping the Allegations | Follow the Leader

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 26d

Do you want a sneak peek of our season finale? Do you enjoy our City of Gulls universe? Well I have great news! $5 patrons get early access to our main feed episodes PLUS additional bonus episodes (of which there are many) and $1 patrons get bloopers and outtakes! www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

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Early Release: Episode 108.1 - Not Escaping the Allegations | Follow the Leader

Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you! <3 That really means a lot.

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FatT Rewind @fattrewind.bsky.social · 27d

In honor of Friends at the Table @friends-table.bsky.social's 11th anniversary tomorrow, we're announcing FatT Rewind!

With the move from twitter & the loss of cohost, there's a lot of wonderful fan works lost to time.

Repost your old work with #fattrewind and it'll be shared here tomorrow!

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · 26d

Do you want a sneak peek of our season finale? Do you enjoy our City of Gulls universe? Well I have great news! $5 patrons get early access to our main feed episodes PLUS additional bonus episodes (of which there are many) and $1 patrons get bloopers and outtakes! www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

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Episode 107.2 - It's Fun If There's a Cult | Follow the Leader

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Okami 🔜 PAX Unplugged @keichiokami.itch.io · 27d

This Saturday you may see me haunting a friend of mine! 👻 #mutualaid #actualplay #ttrpg #ghosts

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CAST AWAY: CALLUS CONNER
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SEPTEMBER 13TH , 2PM PT
DONATION TIERS
$5: +1 To A Future Roll $10: Heal A Condition
$20: Summon A Ghost
Every $50: One Random Condition
A CHARITY ONE SHOT
RAISING FUNDS FOR HELP MELODY BURP

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we conclude Catbox by @corpserevivers.bsky.social In the 80s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with its caretakers. But all is not as it seems, and everyone has secrets they must keep. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we conclude our game of Catbox by Marn S. In the 1980s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with the observatory's caretake...

Episode 107.1 - We've Got a Verified Tome | Follow the Leader

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just your friendly neighborhood harpy @harpydora.bsky.social · Sep 2

We had a lot of fun with this one. Lots of intrigue and secret-keeping that kept us all on our toes!

Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we play Catbox by @corpserevivers.bsky.social In the 1980s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with its caretakers. But all is not as it seems, and everyone has secrets they must keep. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we play Catbox by Marn S. In the 1980s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with the observatory's caretakers. But all is n...

Episode 107.1 - We've Got a Verified Tome | Follow the Leader

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Follow the Leader (but melting!) @ftlcast.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we play Catbox by @corpserevivers.bsky.social In the 1980s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with its caretakers. But all is not as it seems, and everyone has secrets they must keep. ftlcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10...

Join Schrag, Cory, and August as we play Catbox by Marn S. In the 1980s, two academics and a local guide find themselves trapped in a remote observatory with the observatory's caretakers. But all is n...