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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 13h

Fantastic!

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 13h

Hurray!

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 15h

You made it halfway through the week *and* we still have free shipping? Sounds like the perfect time to treat yourself to a new book and support indie bookstores in the process. 📚

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 14h

Yay!

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 17h

Delighted to be a guest again this year at the wonderful Gamehole Con. It's one of my favorite cons and @montecookgames.com has a balcony spot for gaming, relaxing, signing books, and chatting.

Who will I see there? I can't wait!

GameHole Con 12
October 16th-19th, 2025
Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall
Madison, WI

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 2d

This. Always.

But ESPECIALLY if you have power and privilege. Step in. Step up.

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 7d

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Just got back from Serbia.

Didn't realize I ordered a mocha that automatically comes with 4 SHOTS and I am no longer corporeal. I am just made of vibrations and jet lag.

9:59
I'M A BUMBLEBEEEEEEEEEEEE

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 10d

Hahaha. YESSSSS

Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 10d

You are all so incredible. I am stunned at all the work you did to get us here <3

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 10d

This wild life.

Learning a bit of sword fighting at Festival Epske Fantastike in Berlin. 💙

#RPG #TTRPG

Shanna and her instructor laughing after learning a bit of sword fighting.

Text says: Sword fighting! I'm in love <3

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 10d

If you've read the series, you already know what the hype is about.

And if you haven't had that joy yet? Well, start now. Vault and @mattdinniman.bsky.social are putting out something really special!

Vault Comics 🔜 NYCC @thevaultcomics.bsky.social · 23d

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for– we’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Dungeon Crawler Carl universe… DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL: CROCODILE! Reserve your copy now:

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/v...

@mattdinniman.bsky.social @michaelmoreci.bsky.social @brettbean.bsky.social

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Monte Cook Games @montecookgames.com · 11d

WE'RE STILL IN OVERTIME!

Over 22 hours since the Cypher crowdfunding campaign's "end", and over 1.4k Backers have kept us going in overtime! Will we make it to 24 full hours of overtime?? That's entirely up to you!!

Choo choo! 🚂🚂

Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!

The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus, and fast-paced play Cypher is famous for!

mymcg.info

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LaTia de los Muertos 🔜 Gamehole Con! @latiajacquise.com · 11d

Holy crow, it’s STILL in overtime!!

Monte Cook Games @montecookgames.com · 12d

WE'RE IN OVERTIME!

As long as the Backertrain is chugging along, Cypher is STILL LIVE! Join over 5,000 people to bring Cypher to life!

How long will overtime last?? That's entirely up to you! It's been HOURS on our last campaigns! Choo choo 🚂🚂🚂

mymcg.info/cypher

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 11d

If there's someone doing work out there on the fringes that matters to you, please let them know, because this world is going to tell them the opposite every day.

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A DAMNED Heine @adamheine.com · 12d

The new Cypher crowdfunding campaign is still going in what they call Overtime. If you were ever thinking of getting into this (fun, flexible, easy-to-run, narrative-focused) TTRPG, right now is a great time!

Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you, 900+ times over for supporting our company and our amazing employees. For playing our games. For believing in stories.

When we come together around a table to play games, there is joy and hope yet. ❤️

Just a few hours left!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

#TTRPG #RPG

Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!

The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...

www.backerkit.com

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you, 900+ times over for supporting our company and our amazing employees. For playing our games. For believing in stories.

When we come together around a table to play games, there is joy and hope yet. ❤️

Just a few hours left!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

#TTRPG #RPG

Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!

The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...

www.backerkit.com

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 12d

Last few hours for our Cypher Kickstarter. Don't miss this -- there so much free stuff!

Bikers race against a dragon in the upcoming Cypher System!

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Monte Cook Games @montecookgames.com · 12d

🧙‍♂️🚀 For 12 years, the Cypher System created countless diverse worlds, from mystical magic to ancient horrors!

The new edition, Cypher, makes character creation faster than ever while preserving everything fans love. Two beautiful corebooks, endless possibilities.

mymcg.info/cypher

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UbiquitousRat @ubiquitousrat.bsky.social · 13d

Cypher loot by mail today!

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Monte Cook Games @montecookgames.com · 13d

Your perfect RPG is HERE! 🎲🐉 With streamlined rules and intuitive task resolution (just pick a challenge between 1-10!), with Cypher, you'll spend less time planning and more time PLAYING!

Get it now!

mymcg.info/cypher

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Othersider Studios Cordially Invites You... @othersiderstudios.bsky.social · 16d

Our final cast announcement and they are wonderful at what they do! @synxiec.bsky.social will be playing Orfi Stera, The Occultist in our latest series Arcane Corps: Gifts of Fear!

This series premieres Oct 2nd on Twitch, Youtube and @montecookgames.com 's Moonbeam!

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 14d

Coming up at GameHole Con!

Looking forward to this panel, and hope you'll join us for it!

Adventure Design and World Building for Kids
Saturday, October 18, 2pm
GameHole Con

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Shanna Germain (she/her) @shannagermain.bsky.social · 14d

I am!

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Point 1 Games @drasharrpg.bsky.social · 20d

We love @montecookgames.com. Their work has inspired us for years. From player-only rolling to GM intrusions, Numenera introduced us to a lot of new things. But most importantly, we learned to embrace the weird.

Check out our website to stay tuned on our project!
#tabletopgames #gamedesign #ttrpg

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Monte Cook Games @montecookgames.com · 21d

What is @shannagermain.bsky.social's favorite way to introduce new players to RPGs? Watch to find out!

#roleplayinggame #rpg #gamer #games #roleplayinggames #cypher #dnd #dnd5e #rpggame

youtube.com/shorts/GXWP_...

How to Introduce New Players with Shanna Germain

YouTube video by Monte Cook Games

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