Kienna is sometimes a scary goose
@kiennas.bsky.social
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Kienna Shaw · nbi she/they · game writer/designer · formerly @ Larian Studios · co-curator of ENnie winning TTRPG Safety Toolkit @ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com · goosetuber on Twitch · [email protected]
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kiennas.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Kienna and I'm a:
✨ writer and narrative designer for TTRPGs and video games (available for FT/PT/freelance)
✨ co-curator of the
#TTRPGSafetyToolkit
✨ goosetuber aboard the GSS on Twitch

Handy links are:
✨ games kiennas.itch.io
✨ livestream channel twitch.tv/kiennas
✨ website kiennas.com
Kienna, an Asian person, with ombre teal green hair, green glasses, and various tattoos Kienna as a cartoon illustrated goose in a space helmet sits in a space station observation window, looking out to purple stars
kiennas.bsky.social
me trying to use CSS is like navigating a Miyazaki poison swamp - there's a sense of accomplishment working out the problems, but I'm taking tick damage the entire time
kiennas.bsky.social
CSS continues to take me out at the fucking knees
kiennas.bsky.social
learning how to do CSS and getting absolutely fucking humbled by one lone stray bracket
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anarisis.dylangrinder.com
Trying to make my way through a permadeath playthrough of Majora's Mask today!

twitch.tv/anarisis
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, twitch.tv/anarisis
An illustration of Dylan (made by @Dragonsparkz.bsky.social) in a blue tunic puzzling over a map is superimposed over the key art for Majora's Mask 3D.
kiennas.bsky.social
being very creative with my Halloween season display name this year, definitely not phoning it in
kiennas.bsky.social
got into TTRPGs which then lead to my current career, made several close friends, dated some cool people, met my spouse

so you know, could say that there was some good stuff because of social media
conradhackett.bsky.social
Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?
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wildwoodgames.bsky.social
Wanna make your mask cuter? Punk-er? Worthy of compliments from strangers who might otherwise question why you're wearing one in the first place?

I'm running a workshop on making mask chains in Toronto on October 20th!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/masked-eve...
MASKED EVENT: Mask Chain Making Workshop
Learn to make your own mask chain with local maker Orbwitch! Chain, charms, and findings all provided. Studio in the Junction.
www.eventbrite.ca
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alswrites.bsky.social
Made a 1 page dungeon for this. It was fun. Still plenty of time to sign up and create a fun meat-themed project.
kiennas.bsky.social
Do you hear that? Raucous laughter, festive music, and wet squelching...

#MeatCircusJam is in town! Join me @anarisis.dylangrinder.com @pbplaysinside.bsky.social and @superrobotbear.bsky.social for a #TTRPG jam about MEAT

Submissions open until Oct 31st at 11:59 pm PT!

itch.io/jam/meatcirc...
Graphic for Meat Circus Jam created by Ethan @superrobotbear.bsky.social. It features a circus background and a cleaver.
kiennas.bsky.social
Have you heard the good word of MEAT? 🥩🥩🥩
kiennas.bsky.social
Do you hear that? Raucous laughter, festive music, and wet squelching...

#MeatCircusJam is in town! Join me @anarisis.dylangrinder.com @pbplaysinside.bsky.social and @superrobotbear.bsky.social for a #TTRPG jam about MEAT

Submissions open until Oct 31st at 11:59 pm PT!

itch.io/jam/meatcirc...
Graphic for Meat Circus Jam created by Ethan @superrobotbear.bsky.social. It features a circus background and a cleaver.
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katinadavis.bsky.social
If you ever think I don't want to hear about your pet, you are WRONG
kiennas.bsky.social
I have an unhealthy attachment to all my friends' cats
kiennas.bsky.social
All my friends (and their cats) live far away and so I cannot hang out with them irl 😔
kiennas.bsky.social
I have an unhealthy attachment to all my friends' cats
kiennas.bsky.social
We might actually be close to solving the mysteries of Snaktooth Island!

Come aboard the GSS as we reach the end game of Bugsnax 🐛🐜🐝

twitch.tv/kiennas
An illustrated astronaut goose sits in front of a space station window that frames text reading "Bugsnax, twitch.tv/kiennas"
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jayjustice.net
Me when people ask me how's it going
Photo of a bar in Bangkok, Thailand called "Same Shit, Different Day"
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carrion-comfort.com
Remember how we're moving?

Well I have some Trade Paperback comic books, #books, and old TTRPG manuals I do not wish to have on my shelves anymore! #BuyorBarter

Read the Google Form for instructions. Please read everything, I'm so busy & tired.

Thank you!

drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Books for Sale - Google Drive
drive.google.com
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asteyni.bsky.social
Well it's been a great 3 years but I'm back to looking for work. If you know anyone looking to hire a community manager with endless patience and compassion, hit me up! 🙌
kiennas.bsky.social
A cute Halloween witch for this week's @infinnikichallenge.bsky.social #NikkiWeeklyChallenge
Nikki wearing an ornate black and orange dress, with a black and orange witch hat, orange-gold jewelry, and a star wand. She poses in front of a dilapidated manor decorated with orange ribbons. Nikki wearing an ornate black and orange dress, with a black and orange witch hat, orange-gold jewelry, and a star wand. She brandishes the wand outwards. Nikki wearing an ornate black and orange dress, with a black and orange witch hat, orange-gold jewelry, and a star wand. She looks up at the camera beneath the brim of her hat. Nikki wearing an ornate black and orange dress, with a black and orange witch hat, orange-gold jewelry, and a star wand. She looks at a star.
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anarisis.dylangrinder.com
This quote post (the one you are currently reading) is now becoming my first impressions thread as I read through Draw Steel: Heroes for the first time!
anarisis.dylangrinder.com
And lo, what arrives to save this dismal day? My contributor copies of #DrawSteel!

I am equal parts stoked to see my name in such a gorgeous book alongside such awesome people, and frothing at the mouth with excitement to learn the game itself!
A picture of the hardcover versions of Draw Steel: Heroes and Draw Steel: Monsters from #MCDM (@hellomcdm.bsky.social) A picture of the credits page in Draw Steel: Monsters A cropped in shot of the credits page from Draw Steel: Monsters where Dylan (among others) is credited for layout.
kiennas.bsky.social
Very proud of my spouse and her cool layout work with an equally cool team 😊
anarisis.dylangrinder.com
And lo, what arrives to save this dismal day? My contributor copies of #DrawSteel!

I am equal parts stoked to see my name in such a gorgeous book alongside such awesome people, and frothing at the mouth with excitement to learn the game itself!
A picture of the hardcover versions of Draw Steel: Heroes and Draw Steel: Monsters from #MCDM (@hellomcdm.bsky.social) A picture of the credits page in Draw Steel: Monsters A cropped in shot of the credits page from Draw Steel: Monsters where Dylan (among others) is credited for layout.
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anarisis.dylangrinder.com
And lo, what arrives to save this dismal day? My contributor copies of #DrawSteel!

I am equal parts stoked to see my name in such a gorgeous book alongside such awesome people, and frothing at the mouth with excitement to learn the game itself!
A picture of the hardcover versions of Draw Steel: Heroes and Draw Steel: Monsters from #MCDM (@hellomcdm.bsky.social) A picture of the credits page in Draw Steel: Monsters A cropped in shot of the credits page from Draw Steel: Monsters where Dylan (among others) is credited for layout.
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violetriotgames.bsky.social
Do you find yourself at the intersection of performance, games, and design? Do you want to work with world class artists in research, pedagogy, and games? Then maybe apply to work with me at UCSC! We're hiring a Assistant Professor of Interactive Art, Performance & Games

recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01998
Assistant Professor of Interactive Art, Performance & Games (Initial Review Date 11/14/25)
University of California, Santa Cruz is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ucsc.edu