Stefan Pietraszak
@up-pity.bsky.social
SysAdmin, author, game designer, maker, game master, smash burger chef, miniature painter, typesetter, wrestling aficionado, lefty (in both applicable ways), punk rock singer, Marxist (of the Groucho variety), non-practicing shaman, time traveler from 1974
Thinking about how only people born between, say, 1970 and 1995 are any good with technology (generally speaking, of course; there's always exceptions – you, for instance). Any older, and they see computers as incomprehensible sorcery. Any younger, and there was no longer a reason to understand it.
January 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Thinking about how only people born between, say, 1970 and 1995 are any good with technology (generally speaking, of course; there's always exceptions – you, for instance). Any older, and they see computers as incomprehensible sorcery. Any younger, and there was no longer a reason to understand it.
Just finished Stranger Things Season 5. And before I give my inconsequential verdict, I only now realized that the show isn't called "Trange Things", because I watched it on a vintage tube TV.
Anyhow ...
Anyhow ...
January 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Just finished Stranger Things Season 5. And before I give my inconsequential verdict, I only now realized that the show isn't called "Trange Things", because I watched it on a vintage tube TV.
Anyhow ...
Anyhow ...
Many times somebody criticizes #DrawSteel, it seems to me that their d20 bias is showing. "Doing diddly squat on your turn by wildly missing is good actually", "there's tons of material for the much older system", "stamina should work like HP+AC", etc. pp.
Good criticism this is not.
Good criticism this is not.
January 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Many times somebody criticizes #DrawSteel, it seems to me that their d20 bias is showing. "Doing diddly squat on your turn by wildly missing is good actually", "there's tons of material for the much older system", "stamina should work like HP+AC", etc. pp.
Good criticism this is not.
Good criticism this is not.
Dictators are not satisfied with what they conquer, they're emboldened by it.
January 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Dictators are not satisfied with what they conquer, they're emboldened by it.
If Microsoft wasn't what it is, it'd be slightly amusing that their app to administrate their volume licensing is called "MAC".
December 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
If Microsoft wasn't what it is, it'd be slightly amusing that their app to administrate their volume licensing is called "MAC".
Finally, the first session of #DrawSteel looms large! Literally. Currently in the prepping phase for the #DelianTomb (while also moving apartments ...), and wow, those maps are HUGE. Not complaining, mind, they need to be (happy they're included).
Friday can't come fast enough.
Friday can't come fast enough.
December 17, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Finally, the first session of #DrawSteel looms large! Literally. Currently in the prepping phase for the #DelianTomb (while also moving apartments ...), and wow, those maps are HUGE. Not complaining, mind, they need to be (happy they're included).
Friday can't come fast enough.
Friday can't come fast enough.
That reminds me of showing some friends "The Princess Bride". Watching it for the first time, they weren't into it, until finally somebody said: "I get it now. It's so bad, it's good."
That was back in the early to mid 2010s. And that's the beginning of everything going to shit for everyone.
That was back in the early to mid 2010s. And that's the beginning of everything going to shit for everyone.
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
That reminds me of showing some friends "The Princess Bride". Watching it for the first time, they weren't into it, until finally somebody said: "I get it now. It's so bad, it's good."
That was back in the early to mid 2010s. And that's the beginning of everything going to shit for everyone.
That was back in the early to mid 2010s. And that's the beginning of everything going to shit for everyone.
If true, there's only one factor in "men are better at football" (or soccer*): the soccer-industrial complex**.
The amount of boys funneled through the system just for a few to emerge that are any good would be a war crime in any other context.
The amount of boys funneled through the system just for a few to emerge that are any good would be a war crime in any other context.
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
If true, there's only one factor in "men are better at football" (or soccer*): the soccer-industrial complex**.
The amount of boys funneled through the system just for a few to emerge that are any good would be a war crime in any other context.
The amount of boys funneled through the system just for a few to emerge that are any good would be a war crime in any other context.
It's tough for new TTRPGs when competing with established systems with metric tons of supplements and material, because some players will invariably compare what's on offer.
#DrawSteel is a great example on how to do it. They're expanding in all direction, but it all feels meaningful and exciting.
#DrawSteel is a great example on how to do it. They're expanding in all direction, but it all feels meaningful and exciting.
December 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It's tough for new TTRPGs when competing with established systems with metric tons of supplements and material, because some players will invariably compare what's on offer.
#DrawSteel is a great example on how to do it. They're expanding in all direction, but it all feels meaningful and exciting.
#DrawSteel is a great example on how to do it. They're expanding in all direction, but it all feels meaningful and exciting.
Because I'm chronically scatterbrained, I missed the release of the #DrawSteel ancestries on Titanforge. They've been out for nearly a week now ...
Seems like this weekend it's time for the printer to go brrr
Seems like this weekend it's time for the printer to go brrr
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Because I'm chronically scatterbrained, I missed the release of the #DrawSteel ancestries on Titanforge. They've been out for nearly a week now ...
Seems like this weekend it's time for the printer to go brrr
Seems like this weekend it's time for the printer to go brrr
Crowdfunder is on track to being fulfilled after less than 12 hours, which is good news not only for #DrawSteel fans, but the whole TTRPG community.
Yeah, you heard me. This is old school roleplaying for the new millennium, advancing the hobby by leaps and bounds in oh so many ways.
Yeah, you heard me. This is old school roleplaying for the new millennium, advancing the hobby by leaps and bounds in oh so many ways.
Draw Steel: Crack the Sun
"We watched Cthrion Uroniziir try to reduce the timescape into one singular universe, wiping out reality as we know it. She was defeated, and we see her cage every day."
www.backerkit.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Crowdfunder is on track to being fulfilled after less than 12 hours, which is good news not only for #DrawSteel fans, but the whole TTRPG community.
Yeah, you heard me. This is old school roleplaying for the new millennium, advancing the hobby by leaps and bounds in oh so many ways.
Yeah, you heard me. This is old school roleplaying for the new millennium, advancing the hobby by leaps and bounds in oh so many ways.
Trying not to flood this place with posts about the #DrawSteel #CrackTheSun crowdfunding. And I'm usually wary about crowdfunding. But #MCDM has proven to be reliable, is decidedly not a big company, and their game is the best thing to happen to TTRPGs this millennium.
Draw Steel: Crack the Sun
"We watched Cthrion Uroniziir try to reduce the timescape into one singular universe, wiping out reality as we know it. She was defeated, and we see her cage every day."
www.backerkit.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Trying not to flood this place with posts about the #DrawSteel #CrackTheSun crowdfunding. And I'm usually wary about crowdfunding. But #MCDM has proven to be reliable, is decidedly not a big company, and their game is the best thing to happen to TTRPGs this millennium.
Proud to be the 136th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Draw Steel: Crack the Sun! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Draw Steel: Crack the Sun
"We watched Cthrion Uroniziir try to reduce the timescape into one singular universe, wiping out reality as we know it. She was defeated, and we see her cage every day."
www.backerkit.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Proud to be the 136th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Draw Steel: Crack the Sun! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
23 minutes ...
Draw Steel: Crack the Sun Launch Party
Get excited about Draw Steel: Crack the Sun on BackerKit - come join!
www.backerkit.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
23 minutes ...
Prepping for a #DrawSteel to kick off, but I'm pestered by two people to run #CallOfCthulhu instead – or, as a compromise, in addition. Which is probably the way to go, as I can't leave the system that was tailor-made to my taste and style behind.
But shouldn't it be like driving? I mean ...
But shouldn't it be like driving? I mean ...
December 9, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Prepping for a #DrawSteel to kick off, but I'm pestered by two people to run #CallOfCthulhu instead – or, as a compromise, in addition. Which is probably the way to go, as I can't leave the system that was tailor-made to my taste and style behind.
But shouldn't it be like driving? I mean ...
But shouldn't it be like driving? I mean ...
In the process of moving, when suddenly this pops up:
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
In the process of moving, when suddenly this pops up:
Relevant video is relevant.
Are we going to war with Iran today?
YouTube video by WKUK: Whitest Kids U’ Know
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Relevant video is relevant.
Wahnsinn. Wörtlich.
BREAKING: Das Ausmaß der Polizeigewalt gegen friedliche Demonstrationen macht nur noch sprachlos. Wie wildgewordene Horden fallen sie über die demokratische Mitte her – und eskortieren zeitgleich die Staatsfeinde Höcke und Weidel wie hohe Staatsgäste bis zum Hitlerjugendkongress.
November 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Wahnsinn. Wörtlich.
Out now, and highly recommended. The #MCDM #DrawSteel adventure standard is truly great, with all the bells and whistles to make prepping and running a breeze.
This was a patreon playtest before, so I'm not going in blind. Haven't run it, though, so take my recommendation with a grain of salt.
This was a patreon playtest before, so I'm not going in blind. Haven't run it, though, so take my recommendation with a grain of salt.
The Fall of Blackbottom - Adventure for Draw Steel - PDF
The Fall of Blackbottom is an adventure for the Draw Steel roleplaying game. Blackbottom is plunged into chaos; The heroes must get civilians to a safehouse.
shop.mcdmproductions.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Out now, and highly recommended. The #MCDM #DrawSteel adventure standard is truly great, with all the bells and whistles to make prepping and running a breeze.
This was a patreon playtest before, so I'm not going in blind. Haven't run it, though, so take my recommendation with a grain of salt.
This was a patreon playtest before, so I'm not going in blind. Haven't run it, though, so take my recommendation with a grain of salt.
It's no fun finding out how the sausage is made, especially if you realize you're one of the ingredients.
MTG goes on extraordinary rant about Charlie Kirk, Republican men and her resignation
‘Oh I haven’t suffered enough for you while you post all day behind a screen?’ the outgoing Congresswoman wrote
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
It's no fun finding out how the sausage is made, especially if you realize you're one of the ingredients.
Finally, a reason to not ignore Black Friday.
New Draw Steel class (the SUMMONER) and new adventure (The Fall of Blackbottom) are dropping on Friday!
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Finally, a reason to not ignore Black Friday.
Spoiler: seems so. Exciting!
(In case you don't know, Petr Harmy is the guy behind the Despecialized Edition of Star Wars, something most old school fans should've been in support of. *Please* talk to me about the legality of this endeavor, I dare you. All's well that ends well, though.)
(In case you don't know, Petr Harmy is the guy behind the Despecialized Edition of Star Wars, something most old school fans should've been in support of. *Please* talk to me about the legality of this endeavor, I dare you. All's well that ends well, though.)
Star Wars Official Restoration Leaks and future of Despecialized
YouTube video by Petr Harmy (Harmyfilm)
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Spoiler: seems so. Exciting!
(In case you don't know, Petr Harmy is the guy behind the Despecialized Edition of Star Wars, something most old school fans should've been in support of. *Please* talk to me about the legality of this endeavor, I dare you. All's well that ends well, though.)
(In case you don't know, Petr Harmy is the guy behind the Despecialized Edition of Star Wars, something most old school fans should've been in support of. *Please* talk to me about the legality of this endeavor, I dare you. All's well that ends well, though.)
Common translation of that quote: "You will be exploited, but it's for the greater good (which happens to be my bottom line)."
The thing about “we’re like a family” bosses is they actually get really scared when you treat your coworkers like family!! Like ohhhh no sorry I meant the kind of family that doesn’t look out for or take care of each other
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Common translation of that quote: "You will be exploited, but it's for the greater good (which happens to be my bottom line)."
Here's my first set of #DrawSteel cards for anybody running a non-virtual game.
More coming soonish, whether people want them or not, because first and foremost I make them for myself (but that doesn't mean you might not find them useful).
More coming soonish, whether people want them or not, because first and foremost I make them for myself (but that doesn't mean you might not find them useful).
DSCards-Goblionoids.pdf
drive.google.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Here's my first set of #DrawSteel cards for anybody running a non-virtual game.
More coming soonish, whether people want them or not, because first and foremost I make them for myself (but that doesn't mean you might not find them useful).
More coming soonish, whether people want them or not, because first and foremost I make them for myself (but that doesn't mean you might not find them useful).
I sometimes get the urge to learn everything about a setting, including, if possible (although it rarely is) design decisions. So this is right up my alley.
Sidenote: still very, very glad that they called it "ancestry" and not, y'know, "race" (besides the obvious issue that's also a misnomer).
Sidenote: still very, very glad that they called it "ancestry" and not, y'know, "race" (besides the obvious issue that's also a misnomer).
November 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I sometimes get the urge to learn everything about a setting, including, if possible (although it rarely is) design decisions. So this is right up my alley.
Sidenote: still very, very glad that they called it "ancestry" and not, y'know, "race" (besides the obvious issue that's also a misnomer).
Sidenote: still very, very glad that they called it "ancestry" and not, y'know, "race" (besides the obvious issue that's also a misnomer).