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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · 7d

Sobbing

Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · 7d

Time to give some massive love to our Season Two Storyteller @potaytayto.bsky.social ! Bloom&Blight is officially a finalist for Best Host of an Actual Play at @nzwebfest.co.nz!

Go show Tay some love, and keep an eye out for your favourite magical girls at NZ WebFest!

Simplified poster for Bloom&Blight Season 2, Part 2, with six white film festival laurels down the sides, and one up top.

Dark background, with art of Dark Lark. Lark stands facing away from the camera, a glowing white spear in hand. The spear has purple and pink ribbons tied to it, and a yellow ribbon is tied in Larks hair. She looks resolute and defiant, her hair and costume billowing in a breeze. Below her, reflected in water, is another Dark Lark. This time, she is in her hands and knees, looking defeated, her hair and costume are limp, and her skirts are tattered. Her spear is a full metallic colour, chipped at the end and stained in blood. The ribbons are missing.

Above both Dark Larks, a pair of red, glitching mechanical eyes loom in the darkness. The dark background fades to stars at the top.

Seven sets of laurels show web festival nominations. In the middle, a new set of laurels reads “Finalist, Best Host of an Actual Play, NZ Web Fest”. Down the sides are six others. Two read: “Official Selection”, one for New Jersey Web Fest 2025 and one for Sydney Web Fest 2025. Four other sets read “2025 Award Nominee, New Jersey Web Fest”, each for a different category: Outstanding Science Fiction AP (Podcast), Best Sound Design of an AP, Best Premise of an Actual Play, Best Ensemble Cast of an AP (Podcast).

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Sep 2

So excited to play this lil freak!

🌆Live From The Apocalypse🌆 | TTRPGs For Charity @livefromtheapocalypse.com · Sep 2

/DaitoTech internal, Project Arachne [NOT FOR RELEASE]\\

Blythe, codename BYTE, was raised inside the DaitoTech labs. Technology is second nature to her, other humans far less so.

Byte is The Stranger, played by the one and only
@potaytayto.bsky.social—who also did the character art for NEO-N!

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🌆Live From The Apocalypse🌆 | TTRPGs For Charity @livefromtheapocalypse.com · Aug 25

"Sometimes, at night, it felt like the stars came down to touch me...

...but then I remembered where I was."

Welcome to Garden. Welcome to NEO-N.

Trailer premiere 9/1

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Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · Aug 11

There must be some magical girl fans in New Jersey! ✨

Massive thank you to the folks at @njwebfest.bsky.social for the nominations! We’re so honored to be considered for Outstanding Science Fiction AP, Best Premise of an Actual Play, Best Sound Design, & Best Ensemble Cast 🌸

Simplified poster for Bloom&Blight Season 2, Part 2, with five white film festival laurels.

Dark background, with art of Dark Lark. Lark stands facing away from the camera, a glowing white spear in hand. The spear has purple and pink ribbons tied to it, and a yellow ribbon is tied in Larks hair. She looks resolute and defiant, her hair and costume billowing in a breeze. Below her, reflected in water, is another Dark Lark. This time, she is in her hands and knees, looking defeated, her hair and costume are limp, and her skirts are tattered. Her spear is a full metallic colour, chipped at the end and stained in blood. The ribbons are missing.

Above both Dark Larks, a pair of red, glitching mechanical eyes loom in the darkness. The dark background fades to stars at the top.

Five sets of laurels show web festival nominations. In the middle, a set of laurels reads “Official Selection, New Jersey Web Fest 2025”. Four other sets sit around it, labelled “2025 Award Nominee”, each for a different category: Outstanding Science Fiction AP (Podcast), Best Sound Design of an AP, Best Premise of an Actual Play, Best Ensemble Cast of an AP (Podcast).

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Jun 26

Had such a blast playing this with @rtalsoriangames.bsky.social !!!

High Shelf Collective 🔜 PAX Unplugged‬ ‪ @highshelfcltv.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎥 VOD || #ShadowScar Creator, Cody Pondsmith, gathered a stellar HSC team to playtest this new #ttrpg & embark on a heroic mission within Scattery Space Station to locate & eliminate targets driven to reshape the society of this world.

Watch and learn more via #YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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High Shelf Collective 🔜 PAX Unplugged‬ ‪ @highshelfcltv.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎥 VOD || #ShadowScar Creator, Cody Pondsmith, gathered a stellar HSC team to playtest this new #ttrpg & embark on a heroic mission within Scattery Space Station to locate & eliminate targets driven to reshape the society of this world.

Watch and learn more via #YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Anna Maeve @archivaldustbunny.bsky.social · Jun 3

Just listen to @bitterthorne.bsky.social and @potaytayto.bsky.social killing it this season, underscored by beautiful music by @harpingharp.bsky.social

I'm am so lucky to get to work with such talented friends

Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · Jun 3

Even magical girls have their limits.

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Zeke: @bitterthorne.bsky.social
Storyteller: @potaytayto.bsky.social
Character Art: @akinomiiart.bsky.social
Original Score: @harpingharp.bsky.social

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Haus of Dreams @hausofdreams.bsky.social · May 31

Meet the Travelers who take up the road in A Season’s Oath: A Wanderhome Journey Chapter 4.

Echo the Brown Bat Dreamer

Her care is ephemeral, sincere, and generous

Portrayed by @potaytayto.bsky.social

Art by @nanocolors.bsky.social

#tttpg #actualplay #pastoral #Wanderhome

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Tabletop Revolution @tabletoprevolution.com · May 28

Each day leading up to the May 30 premiere, we'll be doing a character introduction. Introducing TSULA, played by the amazing @potaytayto.bsky.social! (1/2)

Title: Fight Back the Storm, Subtitle: dark, urban fantasy political storytelling in the urban shadows system, from a majority BIPOC, majority queer table. Large text name Tsula, subhed Wizard on a Mission, large illustration of a Native woman casting a spell in her right hand, with bullet points Native wizard, powerful magic user; activist, community organizer, done taking shit; what will fighting back cost her? Links twitch.tv/HelloTabletopRevolution and TabletopRevolution.com

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Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · May 15

How far are you willing to go to save the world?
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Pandora (& Art): @potaytayto.bsky.social
Wolfsbane: @holloworange.bsky.social
Wolfsbane Art: @akinomiiart.bsky.social

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Tabletop Revolution @tabletoprevolution.com · May 25

SHOW PREMIERE! Join us for “Fight Back the Storm,” an #actualplay storytelling miniseries set in a dark alternate SF Bay Area.

Featuring:
@archivaldustbunny.bsky.social
@uptight-chiffon.bsky.social
@thecandacemarie.bsky.social
@potaytayto.bsky.social
MC: @nerdyadoptee.bsky.social

Title: Fight Back the Storm, Subtitle: Show Premiere, Description: dark urban fantasy political storytelling in the urban shadows system, from a majority BIPOC, majority queer table. Pictures of players Candace, Kian, Anna Maeve, Taylor, and NerdyAdoptee, with text May 30 2025, 7 PM ET 4 PM PT, twitch.tv/HelloTabletopRevolution

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Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · May 21

Oliva Bay's magic has chosen a new magical girl. We welcome @evilhat.bsky.social as a sponsor for Season 2, Part 2!

If you're looking to play your own Magical Girl adventures, be sure to check out Girl by Moonlight at the Evil Hat store or your friendly local game store

evilhat.com/product/girl...

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Apr 22

Pandora is truly my favorite NPC!! Glad you’re enjoying the show!!!!

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Bloom&Blight @bloomandblight.bsky.social · Apr 15

Even magical girls need to take care of themselves ✨

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Storyteller: @potaytayto.bsky.social
Zeke: @bitterthorne.bsky.social

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Apochromatic Unlimted @apocunlimited.bsky.social · Mar 28

We're so excited to announce another charity stream for WHM in support of Indigenous Women Rising!

Tomorrow, Saturday at 10AM PT/1PM ET join @keichiokami.itch.io as he leads Paul @potaytayto.bsky.social @theleonamaple.bsky.social and @gmmarkj.bsky.social through a game of WANDERHOME!

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Feb 11

IMMA CRY THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Jan 19

Lolololol autocorrect

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Jan 19

Though I’m definitely pranking Dale. But in the most non-intrusive way. Like setting his CD player to a goofy song so when he turns on the van it blasts. She respects him too much to go too wild with it haha

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Jan 19

Was coming to say the same thing. Becky would have a pass… Eshu would be paying for his mistakes for months.

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High Shelf Collective 🔜 PAX Unplugged‬ ‪ @highshelfcltv.bsky.social · Dec 21

❄️ DON'T WORRY - #HSCharity isn't over yet! TONIGHT, 8:30PM EST - It's #CoyoteAndCrow from @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social , ran by @akiichiwee.bsky.social! #ttrpg

Raising money for @elevatedaccess.bsky.social - join us for prizes, boons & banes, all for a great cause! www.twitch.tv/highshelfcol...

Gingerbread background with decorations and cast head shots on top

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High Shelf Collective 🔜 PAX Unplugged‬ ‪ @highshelfcltv.bsky.social · Dec 17

❄ Hope you're ready for more #HSCharity One Shots cause we've got another one! TONIGHT, 8:30PM EST - @wanderingdm.bsky.social is GMing #MouseGuard! #TTRPG

REMEMBER - We're raising money for
@elevatedaccess.bsky.social! $10 Donations enter you to win epic prizes too: www.twitch.tv/highshelfcol...

A gingerbread cookie background with icing decorations surrounding our players headshots and says high shelf charity

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Dec 15

Such a goofy fun time with this crew!!

High Shelf Collective 🔜 PAX Unplugged‬ ‪ @highshelfcltv.bsky.social · Dec 15

❄ Another wonderful #HSCharity one shot, coming your way TONIGHT - 8:30PM EST - #Fallout from @modiphius.bsky.social ran by @indienate.bsky.social!

DON'T FORGET - We're raising money for
@elevatedaccess.bsky.social! $10 Donations enter you to win some epic prizes too: www.twitch.tv/highshelfcol...

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Dec 15

LIVE NOW!!!

High Shelf Collective 🔜 PAX Unplugged‬ ‪ @highshelfcltv.bsky.social · Dec 14

❄#HSCharity starts TONIGHT - 8:30PM EST w/ 'A Familiar Problem', created by @darringtonpress.bsky.social & ran by @gmhina.bsky.social! #TTRPG

DON'T FORGET - We're raising money for @elevatedaccess.bsky.social! DONATE to get awesome prizes or change our players fates: www.twitch.tv/highshelfcol...

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High Shelf Collective 🔜 PAX Unplugged‬ ‪ @highshelfcltv.bsky.social · Dec 14

❄#HSCharity starts TONIGHT - 8:30PM EST w/ 'A Familiar Problem', created by @darringtonpress.bsky.social & ran by @gmhina.bsky.social! #TTRPG

DON'T FORGET - We're raising money for @elevatedaccess.bsky.social! DONATE to get awesome prizes or change our players fates: www.twitch.tv/highshelfcol...

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Taylor 💗💜💙 @potaytayto.bsky.social · Dec 14

So excited! Casey is a trucker too so I’m sure will super appreciate the authenticity!!

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