Ben Buckstar

@buckstar.bsky.social

Creator of Ironclad Covenant, Hexpedition, and Bargainomicon. Game Master, Painter, and Writer. He/Him Find my books here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/17666/Buckstar-Games

"I had to use AI in my module because I can't afford an artist!" Did you even ask? The sheer amount of creators out there that are looking for people to write lore for their maps, art, characters, items, etc. is staggering. Put out a call & ask for shares. You'd be amazed at the results.

Hey everyone. It's been a hell of a year, and it's time to say: I'm moving! It will relieve a lot of pressures, both financial and emotional. However, since losing my job, any savings I had are spent and I need help to reset, so I'm crowdfunding this move. Anything helps <3 gofund.me/b61d2fdd2

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If you're a DM who struggles with making up merchants, their stores, and what they sell at the drop of a hat when your players ask... let me introduce you to Bargainomicon Volume 1

BARGAINOMICON: Volume 1 - a photo of a carnival tent with a dragon on a sign is in the background

I've had more clients bail this month than any in recent memory, which leaves me about 5 commissions shy of rent next week. If you've a need of any #dnd or #rpg character art, or anything else under the sun, please reach out! And if you don't, if y'all could share, I'd really appreciate it. <3

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I know new DMs struggle with where to start a story can *could* lead into a campaign if the party vibes and wants to continue @buckstar.bsky.social did a wonderful job with Hexpedition: Jaws of the King to hook your players into visiting the Jaws of the King islands and wanting them to explore 1/2

Hexpedition: Jaws of the King cover page with bones coming out of water and fire on an island beach

If it looks like an Amazon delivery and drives like an Amazon delivery, then it's an Amazon delivery, right? Not according to Amazon. Big companies like Amazon have built a vast network of subcontractors who deliver their packages while shielding them from accountability.

SUPER excited to share this!! Myself and over 400 other amazing artists all organized for your convenience!

Aimee Cozza Illustration@aimeecozza.com · 2mo ago

It's here, it's here! 🌟 V2 of Hire Human Artists is now live. We make it easier than ever to find artists who have pledged not to use generative AI in their workflow. HireHumanArtists.com Use the directory to find artists for your project type, that do a certain style, and more! Now with images!

Incredibly grateful that No ICE in Minnesota was nominated for a CRIT Award (Best TTRPG-Related Charity/Community Wellness Org/Event) This was a HUGE community effort from 651 creators who donated 1,439 games for the bundle that raised $687,589 to support Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

crit award finalists: best ttrpg related charity or community wellness org/event

no ice in minnesota by jes the human
the fourth age by edward spence
black history month charity one shots by 3 black halflings
coat drive quest by bards of new york

🇻🇪 ANNOUNCEMENT 🇻🇪 I am doing a Raffle that includes: 🔸Draw Steel PDF Core Rules Bundle 🔸MTG Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box Raising funds for Project HOPE's Venezuela Earthquake Response $3 will give you a ticket $25 or more will give you a ticket and a drawing 🎟️ tilt.fyi/d5UeuaDgvn

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Magic the Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Box 
Your Favorite Pokemon Drawing by me 
For every $25 Donation

Whenever people say things like “oh people are just ignorant and fear mongering about data centers” they’re always punching at some rando online but also they’re lashing out at the NAACP and communities in Memphis who are directly voicing how this affects them.

molly taft@mollytaft.com · 4mo ago

NEW: the US government intervened Monday on behalf of xAI in a lawsuit over its gas turbines, claiming that the company needs to run the turbines in order to power Grok, which is "vital" for national security lots of wild stuff in the filing:

Sorry, I had thoughts. It will most likely happen again. #blog 💖 1. I love D&D, it is my *comfort* game. 2. Not everything needs to be made "D&D compatible". 3. We all have got to start playing diverse, smaller, and weirder systems if the hobby and industry are gonna get past the D&D juggernaut.

Everything Doesn’t Need to be D&D Compatible | urbanbohemian

I love D&D, but every game doesn't need a D&D-compatible version. Games and settings and systems need to stand on their own and we need to embrace that more.

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Small. Scrappy. Here to stay. We're proud to be a gay-owned, women-owned, fat-owned business creating comfortable, size-inclusive clothing made with care. Because everyone deserves clothes that feel good to wear.💜 #store

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