Mike Ogden
@mikeorrhizal.bsky.social
PhD in Mycorrhizal-Soil Biophysics. Traded fungal networks for IT networks. UK based 🏴 Fan of Fungi and Fermentation 🍺🍞🥒 TTRPGs, AoE2. He/Him
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Mike Ogden
@mikeorrhizal.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Hi I'm Mike; a dad, dog walker, and dice roller based in Aberdeen 🏴
DM of a 4.5 yr fortnightly 5e game.
A big fan of Mörk Borg, Shadowdark, and Vaesen.
Brewing up a power metal sci fantasy Cypher adventure and have a Coriolis campaign on the (3rd) horizon.
I'd love to hear about your games & art.
DM of a 4.5 yr fortnightly 5e game.
A big fan of Mörk Borg, Shadowdark, and Vaesen.
Brewing up a power metal sci fantasy Cypher adventure and have a Coriolis campaign on the (3rd) horizon.
I'd love to hear about your games & art.
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Good news, the Dungeon Year Journal is back in stock!
Grab a copy today to start your #Dungeon26 journey:
pandiongames.com/products/dun...
Grab a copy today to start your #Dungeon26 journey:
pandiongames.com/products/dun...
Dungeon Year Design Journal
Updated for 2026! We have gathered your feedback over the last two years and have updated both journals ahead of the new year New cover for the weekly journal to make it easier to differentiate Redesi...
pandiongames.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Good news, the Dungeon Year Journal is back in stock!
Grab a copy today to start your #Dungeon26 journey:
pandiongames.com/products/dun...
Grab a copy today to start your #Dungeon26 journey:
pandiongames.com/products/dun...
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LITTLE BUT FIERCE, the kid-friendly rewrite of 5th Edition is crowdfunding this March!
We’re already at 197 followers on the prelaunch page. Would be great to hit 200 by the end of the day :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
#ttrpg #littlebutfierce #dnd5e
We’re already at 197 followers on the prelaunch page. Would be great to hit 200 by the end of the day :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
#ttrpg #littlebutfierce #dnd5e
January 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM
LITTLE BUT FIERCE, the kid-friendly rewrite of 5th Edition is crowdfunding this March!
We’re already at 197 followers on the prelaunch page. Would be great to hit 200 by the end of the day :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
#ttrpg #littlebutfierce #dnd5e
We’re already at 197 followers on the prelaunch page. Would be great to hit 200 by the end of the day :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
#ttrpg #littlebutfierce #dnd5e
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TTRPGs by European-based creatives that we're looking forward to in 2026 👇🏽
'L’Hôtel du Lion rouge' by @comemartin.bsky.social & @nicolasfolliot.itch.io
'Against Time and Death' by @ickbat.bsky.social
'Games for an Ordinary Life' by @watermosaic.bsky.social
Full VOD at youtube.com/@EUphoriaAP
'L’Hôtel du Lion rouge' by @comemartin.bsky.social & @nicolasfolliot.itch.io
'Against Time and Death' by @ickbat.bsky.social
'Games for an Ordinary Life' by @watermosaic.bsky.social
Full VOD at youtube.com/@EUphoriaAP
TTRPGs we 💛 by European-based creatives
Games mentioned are:
'The Red Lion Hotel' by Côme Martin https://comemartin.itch.io/the-red-lion-hotel-demo-version
'Against Time and Death' by Nick Bates…
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM
TTRPGs by European-based creatives that we're looking forward to in 2026 👇🏽
'L’Hôtel du Lion rouge' by @comemartin.bsky.social & @nicolasfolliot.itch.io
'Against Time and Death' by @ickbat.bsky.social
'Games for an Ordinary Life' by @watermosaic.bsky.social
Full VOD at youtube.com/@EUphoriaAP
'L’Hôtel du Lion rouge' by @comemartin.bsky.social & @nicolasfolliot.itch.io
'Against Time and Death' by @ickbat.bsky.social
'Games for an Ordinary Life' by @watermosaic.bsky.social
Full VOD at youtube.com/@EUphoriaAP
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a dungeon game is pay what you want grimdark dungeon crawling. Dungeon crawling as survival horror with body horror and violence consequences. Exert yourself to succeed, get weaker, get stronger. All rules free online.
https://dungeon.loottheroom.uk
https://dungeon.loottheroom.uk
A Dungeon Game
The latest entries posted on A Dungeon Game
dungeon.loottheroom.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
a dungeon game is pay what you want grimdark dungeon crawling. Dungeon crawling as survival horror with body horror and violence consequences. Exert yourself to succeed, get weaker, get stronger. All rules free online.
https://dungeon.loottheroom.uk
https://dungeon.loottheroom.uk
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I am extremely confused as to why the UK government and police are saying Grok’s mass-scale CSAM generation is an issue for Ofcom.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
January 7, 2026 at 7:37 AM
I am extremely confused as to why the UK government and police are saying Grok’s mass-scale CSAM generation is an issue for Ofcom.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
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✨ The Path to Education Mutual Aid TTRPG bundle is LIVE ✨
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle by gothHoblin and 31 others
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle: 111 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM
✨ The Path to Education Mutual Aid TTRPG bundle is LIVE ✨
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
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A massive bundle of awesome indie games to raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social’s son to sit his GCSEs!
Buy it. Buy it naaaaaooow!
Buy it. Buy it naaaaaooow!
✨ The Path to Education Mutual Aid TTRPG bundle is LIVE ✨
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Just $10 for 111 great games, over $550 value!
Please help us raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social to help cover the exorbitant fees for her son to sit his GSCE examinations 💖
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle by gothHoblin and 31 others
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle: 111 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
A massive bundle of awesome indie games to raise money for @pennyblake.bsky.social’s son to sit his GCSEs!
Buy it. Buy it naaaaaooow!
Buy it. Buy it naaaaaooow!
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Deep, meaningful, profound art can get people through dark, brutal periods in life - & so sometimes can light, goofy, comforting, fun stuff. Sometimes what keeps you going, what gets you through the next hour, is being reminded there are still things to smile at, or get excited about.
December 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Deep, meaningful, profound art can get people through dark, brutal periods in life - & so sometimes can light, goofy, comforting, fun stuff. Sometimes what keeps you going, what gets you through the next hour, is being reminded there are still things to smile at, or get excited about.
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Fomoria Quickstart is crawling out of the earth now, free to download! Includes core rules, an intro adventure and 8 pregen characters ready to be consumed by the Darkness. An epic folk horror TTRPG created by Tania Herrero, laid out and published by @nohr.se
tania-herrero.itch.io/fomoria-quic...
tania-herrero.itch.io/fomoria-quic...
Fomoria - Quickstart by Tania Herrero, Johan Nohr
tania-herrero.itch.io
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Fomoria Quickstart is crawling out of the earth now, free to download! Includes core rules, an intro adventure and 8 pregen characters ready to be consumed by the Darkness. An epic folk horror TTRPG created by Tania Herrero, laid out and published by @nohr.se
tania-herrero.itch.io/fomoria-quic...
tania-herrero.itch.io/fomoria-quic...
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Ok, let me help you out: there's a button in settings that you can switch on that won't let you post an image without adding ALT TEXT. 🥰It's a huge help to me - I would forget otherwise tbf. I know it's a chore lovelies but it helps so much! So please, please, don't give up!🙏🤞💪💖🤗
Why is it suddenly a trend to stop using ALT text?
I know some people have their own issues that make it hard to add it, but when I see folks who were using it all the time suddenly stop.. it just seems like it was performative / fake before and now it's off trend Disabled people don't matter?😳😢
I know some people have their own issues that make it hard to add it, but when I see folks who were using it all the time suddenly stop.. it just seems like it was performative / fake before and now it's off trend Disabled people don't matter?😳😢
a close up of a man 's face with the words sugar-by-the-spoonful.tumblr below it
Alt: loki looks sad and crying and says please use alt text, please
media.tenor.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Ok, let me help you out: there's a button in settings that you can switch on that won't let you post an image without adding ALT TEXT. 🥰It's a huge help to me - I would forget otherwise tbf. I know it's a chore lovelies but it helps so much! So please, please, don't give up!🙏🤞💪💖🤗
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I'm reaching out because we just learned that the cost for our son to sit his GCSEs has rocketed & we don't have the money. He's worked so hard against so many odds. Access to education for Roma is often hard esp with additional needs please help him reach his dream 🙏 ko-fi.com/glitzydemon/...
Support Penny Blake
Support Penny Blake
ko-fi.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I'm reaching out because we just learned that the cost for our son to sit his GCSEs has rocketed & we don't have the money. He's worked so hard against so many odds. Access to education for Roma is often hard esp with additional needs please help him reach his dream 🙏 ko-fi.com/glitzydemon/...
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Good morning! It's December, which means it's time for my annual advent calendar!
The Mouth Of Winter is 25 chapters of grimdark fantasy, releasing daily through Christmas. Mercenaries break an ancient covenant. A monster wakes up. Nobody's having a good time.
loottheroom.itch.io/advent2025 ❄️
The Mouth Of Winter is 25 chapters of grimdark fantasy, releasing daily through Christmas. Mercenaries break an ancient covenant. A monster wakes up. Nobody's having a good time.
loottheroom.itch.io/advent2025 ❄️
The Mouth Of Winter by Chris Bissette
A serialised dark fantasy novella
loottheroom.itch.io
December 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Good morning! It's December, which means it's time for my annual advent calendar!
The Mouth Of Winter is 25 chapters of grimdark fantasy, releasing daily through Christmas. Mercenaries break an ancient covenant. A monster wakes up. Nobody's having a good time.
loottheroom.itch.io/advent2025 ❄️
The Mouth Of Winter is 25 chapters of grimdark fantasy, releasing daily through Christmas. Mercenaries break an ancient covenant. A monster wakes up. Nobody's having a good time.
loottheroom.itch.io/advent2025 ❄️
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This is a huge part of why so many people think we're in the middle of a widespread "anti-woke backlash": Small movements opposed to social progress are collected into trend stories by conservative media. Far larger movements that want more diversity are ignored or cast as threats.
"Woke is ruining D&D". Meanwhile Dimension 20, one of the wokest real play shows around, just sold out Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl for live shows and brings armies of new players to RPGs.
November 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This is a huge part of why so many people think we're in the middle of a widespread "anti-woke backlash": Small movements opposed to social progress are collected into trend stories by conservative media. Far larger movements that want more diversity are ignored or cast as threats.
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On that last RT, sometimes I don't drink because of my MH, sometimes I don't drink because I don't feel like it, sometimes I don't drink because I'm training the next day and want to sleep properly. Don't raise eyebrows, don't make it seem like I'm pregnant. Don't be a dick. Just say okay.
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
On that last RT, sometimes I don't drink because of my MH, sometimes I don't drink because I don't feel like it, sometimes I don't drink because I'm training the next day and want to sleep properly. Don't raise eyebrows, don't make it seem like I'm pregnant. Don't be a dick. Just say okay.
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
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I can’t bring myself to read this, but one day I hope there is as much time and energy devoted to the problem of the online radicalisation of vulnerable pregnant people and parents, as there is to the online radicalisation of young white men.
This might be one of the most disturbing pieces I’ve ever read. Staggering investigative work from Sirin Kale and Lucy Osbourne www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I can’t bring myself to read this, but one day I hope there is as much time and energy devoted to the problem of the online radicalisation of vulnerable pregnant people and parents, as there is to the online radicalisation of young white men.
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I've recently added a bunch more people to this starter pack, so do give it a look over!
(and if you think you should be on it, hmu)
(and if you think you should be on it, hmu)
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I've recently added a bunch more people to this starter pack, so do give it a look over!
(and if you think you should be on it, hmu)
(and if you think you should be on it, hmu)
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Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma | Dean Conway
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma | Dean Conway
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma
centralbylines.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Austerity has a powerful impact on children’s mental health
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma | Dean Conway
The legacy of British austerity can’t be understood without considering the effects on mental health, especially childhood trauma | Dean Conway
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Coyote & Crow from @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social is one of the 50 games you can get in the Games against Genocide TTRPG Charity Bundle for a donation of just $10+ to
@msf.ca
Check out the bundle here: tilt.fyi/wg0FDen9Lr
@msf.ca
Check out the bundle here: tilt.fyi/wg0FDen9Lr
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Coyote & Crow from @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social is one of the 50 games you can get in the Games against Genocide TTRPG Charity Bundle for a donation of just $10+ to
@msf.ca
Check out the bundle here: tilt.fyi/wg0FDen9Lr
@msf.ca
Check out the bundle here: tilt.fyi/wg0FDen9Lr
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And that's not the end of it! The Mausritter Month Companion Jam has just started and is off to a flying start, with 80 members and 11 entries already! If you've ever wanted to create something for Mausritter, now is the perfect time. itch.io/jam/mausritt...
Mausritter Month Companion Jam
A game jam from 2025-11-11 to 2025-12-12 hosted by ManaDawn Tabletop Games, Hugh Lashbrooke, Games Omnivorous & Losing Games. 🐭 Mausritter Month Companion Jam 🐭 November 11 – December 11, 2025 🧀 Welco...
itch.io
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
And that's not the end of it! The Mausritter Month Companion Jam has just started and is off to a flying start, with 80 members and 11 entries already! If you've ever wanted to create something for Mausritter, now is the perfect time. itch.io/jam/mausritt...
New addition to the shelf! I'm super excited to get stuck into the beautiful Draw Steel from @hellomcdm.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
New addition to the shelf! I'm super excited to get stuck into the beautiful Draw Steel from @hellomcdm.bsky.social
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"AI is a tool."
No. Empirically not. A tool empowers people; helps people. It solves an extant problem. Generative AI in creative mediums is being used as a cudgel that diminishes and eliminates people, and the only "problem" being solved is fiscal.
Stop validating it, even in passing.
No. Empirically not. A tool empowers people; helps people. It solves an extant problem. Generative AI in creative mediums is being used as a cudgel that diminishes and eliminates people, and the only "problem" being solved is fiscal.
Stop validating it, even in passing.
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"AI is a tool."
No. Empirically not. A tool empowers people; helps people. It solves an extant problem. Generative AI in creative mediums is being used as a cudgel that diminishes and eliminates people, and the only "problem" being solved is fiscal.
Stop validating it, even in passing.
No. Empirically not. A tool empowers people; helps people. It solves an extant problem. Generative AI in creative mediums is being used as a cudgel that diminishes and eliminates people, and the only "problem" being solved is fiscal.
Stop validating it, even in passing.
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Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
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If you've ever dreamed of making your own TTRPG from scratch, I just published a new article on the blog about this exact subject.
I was asked by someone here on bluesky and figured this could be helpful to more folks so enjoy!
farirpgs.com/posts/how-to...
I was asked by someone here on bluesky and figured this could be helpful to more folks so enjoy!
farirpgs.com/posts/how-to...
How to make your own TTRPG system - Fari RPGs
“I was asked by someone on Bluesky how to get started with making your own ruleset for a TTRPG. I have been designing games since 2019 and have made many...
farirpgs.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
If you've ever dreamed of making your own TTRPG from scratch, I just published a new article on the blog about this exact subject.
I was asked by someone here on bluesky and figured this could be helpful to more folks so enjoy!
farirpgs.com/posts/how-to...
I was asked by someone here on bluesky and figured this could be helpful to more folks so enjoy!
farirpgs.com/posts/how-to...