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Keller O’Leary

@zondrio.bsky.social

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Professional Nerd. Maker of Games. Enjoyer of Puns. Owner of Space Cat Publishing. He/Him Kellero.carrd.co

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Jan 29

“Ask not what your game master can do for you—ask what snacks you can bring for your game master.”
-John F. Kennedy (Avid Gamer), 1961

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 1d

Huckleberry is such a great game and it's no surprise it funded so quickly! It's an amazing game with an elegant system, great writing, and evocative artwork.
Collect your own bounty rewards by backing it at the link below!

Huckleberry RPG ➡️ BackerKit is ALIVE! @huckleberryrpg.com · 1d

The Wyrd cannot be contained… Huckleberry is LIVE NOW on BackerKit. We funded in under 30 minutes! This bespoke system is built for quick learning and cinematic action. Back now and score a free dice tray!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...

Huckleberry: A Wyrd West RPG

Huckleberry is a TTRPG about tragic cowboys in a world doomed to calamity… unless you save it. Take on the profession of a Maverick: a grizzled bounty hunter who rides out beyond the bounds of civiliz...

www.backerkit.com

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 1d

Check out Beyond the Lighthouse for Candela Obscura!
This supplement features work from so many talented folks and it’s sure to provide your table with some truly unforgettable sessions!

La Lionne Publishing: Beyond the Lighthouse live on BackerKit!! @lalionnepublishing.itch.io · 8d

...And we are LIVE!
We bring you exciting news, Investigators! Beyond the Lighthouse, our unofficial, extensive supplement for Candela Obscura, is finally live on BackerKit! #BeyondTheLighthouse www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...

Beyond the Lighthouse: a Candela Obscura™ Compatible project

An unofficial supplement that will take you far beyond the boundaries of Hale. You will explore three brand-new countries, and take the role of new factions confronting the supernatural in 20 ready-to...

www.backerkit.com

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 8d

Two rules for running good TTRPG combat:
1. Every table is different and there is no “right way” to run it. Do what’s fun for you and listen to player feedback.
2. Train fights.

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 9d

Working for a magazine is usually great, but it does have its issues.

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 16d

This is a super cool project from a seriously talented writer and cartographer!
Anybody interested in worldbuilding should check out Adam’s new book!

Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 16d

AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN is on Kickstarter now!

The book contains examples from other authors, who talk about their own worldbuilding and maps. These are just a few of the folks you might recognize. 🪐📚💙 #Worldbuilding #Maps #Kickstarter

🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

A graphic that reads "If you love these books..." with cover art of twelve sci-fi and fantasy books (listed in the post).

A graphic that displays AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN in digital and hardcover formats. Text reads "Coming Soon: Learn how these and other authors approached worldbuilding and map design ... On Kickstarter September 22–October 21, [2025]."

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 16d

If your adventuring party is having a potluck, always anticipate your barbarian to bring the punch.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17d

Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.

The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 22d

Not yet! I wanted to wait and see if its story and gameplay were good or just hollow.
But I’m glad you’re enjoying it! If you weren’t, I think that would sting.
Like a hornet.

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · 22d

Would you say your enemies are…bugging you?

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Jess Pendley, Werewolf Wrassler 💪🐺 @jesspendley.com · Aug 26

Tonight's the night, #ttrpg folks!

I'll be live and on your screen, chatting with @roleplaychat.bsky.social about worldbuilding for ttrpgs, big and small.

TTRPG Rising Tide @risingtide.bsky.social · Aug 22

What's Micro and Macro #TTRPG Worldbuilding?

Join us Tues, 8/26 at 7 PM ET when Jess Pendley of Underground Oracle Publishing will chat about what makes creating large-scale and small-scale lore for your TTRPGs so different, and how to navigate both successfully.

discord.gg/9SMWdMQ4z...

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Aug 26

“This will be a clean headshot.”
-Photographer Assassin

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Aug 19

There should be a job platform for tattoo artists called InkedIn.

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Justin Alexander @alexandrian.bsky.social · Aug 19

You either TPK as heroes...

...or you live long enough to see the campaign fall apart due to scheduling problems.

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Aug 19

If hijacking a post is what your character would do, then I have no reason to be upset.
Just grabbed a copy to check out, looks like a ton of meta fun!

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Jamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · Aug 15

Just make it exist first. You can make it worse with each new pass while getting increasingly frustrated later.

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Aug 14

Just received the Kinfire Delve Bundle from @incredibledream.bsky.social! Teaching this game (and Chronicles) at to gamers at Gen Con was a delight and working with the demo team was a phenomenal experience.
Looking forward to delving at home with friends and family!

Three cars game boxes placed above a play mat depicting its main antagonists. The boxes are games in the Kinfire Delve Series: Scorn’s Stockade, Vainglory’s Grotto, and Callous’ Lab.

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Aug 11

I’m making chocolate-flavored dice so I can always fudge my rolls.

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Jul 31

If you’re at Gen Con, come visit @indiepressnetwork.bsky.social at Booth #449 to see a ton of cool indie games! It’s so satisfying to see Doctors & Demons among so many other great games.

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Jul 28

Wife: I have a lot of strong preferences for what kind of keyboard I use.
Me: Would you say you have a…type?

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Jul 28

Super excited that Doctors & Demons is making it to Gen Con this year! Check out @ipr.bsky.social at #Booth449 to grab your copy!

Indie Press Revolution @ipr.bsky.social · Jul 28

Here's the list of 184 products from 108 of our member publishers we'll have in #Booth449 at #GenCon2025, including a link to download
a 36 page PDF or ePub with short descriptions of all of them, in case you wanted a little travel reading.
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Gen-Co...

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Jul 22

There’s always line dancing at Gen Con, but it usually just goes in one direction.

A long line inside Gen Con with a staff member holding the “Line Ends Here” sign.

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Jes the human 🔜 Twitch Con @jesthehuman.itch.io · Jul 18

Now is a great time to grab the No ICE in California Charity Bundle if you haven't already! It supports two incredible immigrants' rights organizations and has over 500 games for a donation of $10 or more!

Bundle link: itch.io/b/3110/no-ic...

screenshot of the no ice in california charity bundle on itch.io that shows $67,108 has been raised, there are 23 days left of the bundle

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Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Jul 18

A tragedy in six words.
“For Sale: Weekly campaign, never started.”

Keller O’Leary @zondrio.bsky.social · Jul 13

Wife and I saw the new Superman movie.
Much like his crest, it's S-tier.

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · Jul 11

Might be a good time to remind folks of the No ICE in California itch bundle raising funds for the immigrant defenders law center (or you can donate to them directly) itch.io/b/3110/no-ic...

A screenshot of the no ice in California front page bundle showing it has made $37, 630 of its $50k goal

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