Will
@solidstake.bsky.social
Author, freelancer, narrative designer, consultant, rockerboy, cat dad, etc. He/Him. I like RPGs. Business and support details found here: https://ko-fi.com/solidstake and https://t.co/6wLZknduN1.
No gods, no masters. Never stop fighting. 🔞
No gods, no masters. Never stop fighting. 🔞
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THE GOAT
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords was released 21 years ago today.
It was @obsidian.net very first game, made in just over a year, and what a game it was! Even if we had to wait for a fan mod to get the full adventure, it remains one of my favorite SW games.
It was @obsidian.net very first game, made in just over a year, and what a game it was! Even if we had to wait for a fan mod to get the full adventure, it remains one of my favorite SW games.
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
THE GOAT
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
On Saturdays December 6th and 13th @darkfry.bsky.social and I will be hosting the first two 24 hour fundraisers with a bunch of cool guests to help me move to safety and finally marry @deviousbec.bsky.social
Oh yeah, and we'll be playing Signalis! Info below:
On Saturdays December 6th and 13th @darkfry.bsky.social and I will be hosting the first two 24 hour fundraisers with a bunch of cool guests to help me move to safety and finally marry @deviousbec.bsky.social
Oh yeah, and we'll be playing Signalis! Info below:
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
On Saturdays December 6th and 13th @darkfry.bsky.social and I will be hosting the first two 24 hour fundraisers with a bunch of cool guests to help me move to safety and finally marry @deviousbec.bsky.social
Oh yeah, and we'll be playing Signalis! Info below:
On Saturdays December 6th and 13th @darkfry.bsky.social and I will be hosting the first two 24 hour fundraisers with a bunch of cool guests to help me move to safety and finally marry @deviousbec.bsky.social
Oh yeah, and we'll be playing Signalis! Info below:
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ICYMI: I wrote an 8000 word piece about my complicated feelings surrounding this iteration of Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and I think it's worth your time, especially if you care about the foundational history of tabletop role-playing games and the quality of RPGs writ large.
Earlier this week, the first Bloodlines turned 21 and I’ve been thinking a lot about its rather tumultuous sequel. So, let’s dive into some of its strengths and weaknesses along with a brief history of tabletop games, the importance of RPGs, and attempts at commodifying said genre.
Is It All Worth It? — A Critique of Bloodlines 2 and the Consequences of Diablerie
“” is published by solidstake.
medium.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:38 AM
ICYMI: I wrote an 8000 word piece about my complicated feelings surrounding this iteration of Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and I think it's worth your time, especially if you care about the foundational history of tabletop role-playing games and the quality of RPGs writ large.
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This was the worst possible outcome - the biggest streaming service in the world owning some of the biggest movie studios + IP, as well as WB Games, Cartoon Network, and HBO.
Netflix wins bidding war for Warner Bros, will enter negotiations for final deal
➡️ www.thewrap.com/netflix-wins...
➡️ www.thewrap.com/netflix-wins...
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
This was the worst possible outcome - the biggest streaming service in the world owning some of the biggest movie studios + IP, as well as WB Games, Cartoon Network, and HBO.
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Assuming there isn’t more to this than we know, it is indeed very embarrassing to see an industry obsessed with being taken seriously as an art form self censor in this way.
You need the grit if you want the pearl, dweebs. No amount of trotting out auteur film directors on stage offsets that need
You need the grit if you want the pearl, dweebs. No amount of trotting out auteur film directors on stage offsets that need
Despite the controversy, Horses is only shocking if you're unfamiliar with the history movies, theater, literature, or basically any art form that does not have stats. aftermath.site/horses-indie-g...
Horses Is Tame
Horses, the indie game that is too scandalous for either Valve or Epic, is only beyond the pale if you're not familiar with any other art form.
aftermath.site
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Assuming there isn’t more to this than we know, it is indeed very embarrassing to see an industry obsessed with being taken seriously as an art form self censor in this way.
You need the grit if you want the pearl, dweebs. No amount of trotting out auteur film directors on stage offsets that need
You need the grit if you want the pearl, dweebs. No amount of trotting out auteur film directors on stage offsets that need
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I'm at the combination
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I'm at the combination
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Thanks for reading. If you enjoyed this and feel able to give some support, you can tip me here. Every bit matters and I’m grateful for it. ko-fi.com/solidstake
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December 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Thanks for reading. If you enjoyed this and feel able to give some support, you can tip me here. Every bit matters and I’m grateful for it. ko-fi.com/solidstake
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The X-Files is genuinely a timelessly good show, because when not focusing on overarching conspiracy plot, they would really just focus on a single concept and quite crucially, it would cast an incredible actor to center the episode around who would be utterly god damn captivating to watch.
November 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The X-Files is genuinely a timelessly good show, because when not focusing on overarching conspiracy plot, they would really just focus on a single concept and quite crucially, it would cast an incredible actor to center the episode around who would be utterly god damn captivating to watch.
ICYMI: I wrote an 8000 word piece about my complicated feelings surrounding this iteration of Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and I think it's worth your time, especially if you care about the foundational history of tabletop role-playing games and the quality of RPGs writ large.
Earlier this week, the first Bloodlines turned 21 and I’ve been thinking a lot about its rather tumultuous sequel. So, let’s dive into some of its strengths and weaknesses along with a brief history of tabletop games, the importance of RPGs, and attempts at commodifying said genre.
Is It All Worth It? — A Critique of Bloodlines 2 and the Consequences of Diablerie
“” is published by solidstake.
medium.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:38 AM
ICYMI: I wrote an 8000 word piece about my complicated feelings surrounding this iteration of Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and I think it's worth your time, especially if you care about the foundational history of tabletop role-playing games and the quality of RPGs writ large.
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shareholders
November 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
shareholders
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FREELANCER TIP: THE 25% RULE!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
Just calculated how much I will have to pay in self-employment taxes since I've never been a contract employee before and
Oh my god?????
This is awful?????
The US government finds a new way to devastate me every day 🫠
Oh my god?????
This is awful?????
The US government finds a new way to devastate me every day 🫠
November 30, 2025 at 4:12 AM
FREELANCER TIP: THE 25% RULE!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
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Could not be more relieved to finally be through with fucking work for the next couple of days.
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Could not be more relieved to finally be through with fucking work for the next couple of days.
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With Mysteria Ecclesiae finished, that's a wrap for KCD2. It thoughtfully rounds off several of the base game's overarching struggles and sentiments along with Henry's personal story, never shying from the dramatic irony underpinning the whole thing. Be wary of your fealties.
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
With Mysteria Ecclesiae finished, that's a wrap for KCD2. It thoughtfully rounds off several of the base game's overarching struggles and sentiments along with Henry's personal story, never shying from the dramatic irony underpinning the whole thing. Be wary of your fealties.
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Earlier this week, the first Bloodlines turned 21 and I’ve been thinking a lot about its rather tumultuous sequel. So, let’s dive into some of its strengths and weaknesses along with a brief history of tabletop games, the importance of RPGs, and attempts at commodifying said genre.
Is It All Worth It? — A Critique of Bloodlines 2 and the Consequences of Diablerie
“” is published by solidstake.
medium.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Earlier this week, the first Bloodlines turned 21 and I’ve been thinking a lot about its rather tumultuous sequel. So, let’s dive into some of its strengths and weaknesses along with a brief history of tabletop games, the importance of RPGs, and attempts at commodifying said genre.
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"How do we get them to not call it Bloodlines 2?" The Chinese Room's co-founder has revealed early doubts over whether the studio had enough resources to ship a worthy Vampire: The Masquerade sequel.
vgc.news/news/how-do-...
vgc.news/news/how-do-...
‘How do we get them to not call it Bloodlines 2?’ Chinese Room co-founder reveals early Masquerade doubts | VGC
Bloodlines 2’s director wanted The Chinese Room to drop the sequel name…
vgc.news
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"How do we get them to not call it Bloodlines 2?" The Chinese Room's co-founder has revealed early doubts over whether the studio had enough resources to ship a worthy Vampire: The Masquerade sequel.
vgc.news/news/how-do-...
vgc.news/news/how-do-...
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Enjoy 8000 words of me articulating my conflicted feelings over what is otherwise a good game that did not need to shoulder the various expectations its subtitle rightfully implies. Minor spoilers are included, fyi, but don’t sully the surprises of the core mystery. Reposts are always appreciated.
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Enjoy 8000 words of me articulating my conflicted feelings over what is otherwise a good game that did not need to shoulder the various expectations its subtitle rightfully implies. Minor spoilers are included, fyi, but don’t sully the surprises of the core mystery. Reposts are always appreciated.
Earlier this week, the first Bloodlines turned 21 and I’ve been thinking a lot about its rather tumultuous sequel. So, let’s dive into some of its strengths and weaknesses along with a brief history of tabletop games, the importance of RPGs, and attempts at commodifying said genre.
Is It All Worth It? — A Critique of Bloodlines 2 and the Consequences of Diablerie
“” is published by solidstake.
medium.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Earlier this week, the first Bloodlines turned 21 and I’ve been thinking a lot about its rather tumultuous sequel. So, let’s dive into some of its strengths and weaknesses along with a brief history of tabletop games, the importance of RPGs, and attempts at commodifying said genre.
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Tip for inexperienced #ttrpg writers: Your book is going to be used many ways—for learning the system, as a reference at the table, just as a fun read, etc. It’s best when to cater to all of those uses.
#dnd #rpgdesign #rpg #ttrpgCommunity
#dnd #rpgdesign #rpg #ttrpgCommunity
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Tip for inexperienced #ttrpg writers: Your book is going to be used many ways—for learning the system, as a reference at the table, just as a fun read, etc. It’s best when to cater to all of those uses.
#dnd #rpgdesign #rpg #ttrpgCommunity
#dnd #rpgdesign #rpg #ttrpgCommunity
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infinite money glitch
NVIDIA earnings were a mirage. The market figured it out surprisingly fast. NVIDIA bump evaporated.
I don’t know how this information can enter the system without exploding the bubble.
But sometimes bezzles visible for months before crash.
Waiting for the feds?
open.substack.com/pub/shanakaa...
I don’t know how this information can enter the system without exploding the bubble.
But sometimes bezzles visible for months before crash.
Waiting for the feds?
open.substack.com/pub/shanakaa...
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
infinite money glitch
Inarguably Microsoft’s best system and firmly housed in any top-five-console conversations. My time with it was comparatively brief (about three years or so) but it was time well spent.
November 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Inarguably Microsoft’s best system and firmly housed in any top-five-console conversations. My time with it was comparatively brief (about three years or so) but it was time well spent.