TTRPG Twitter, what are some of your favorite games which use a standard poker deck for some kind of interpretation or guidance? I'm interested in games that have a list of meanings for each card, as well as ones that generalize, say, per suit.
Colin/CoMoo - Sociable Turtle Games
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(he/him) TTRPG designer, music obsessive, tragically a sports fan. Check out my stuff - https://sociable-turtle-games.carrd.co/
If you care about keeping the Academy of Natural Sciences open to the public in Philadelphia, I need you to read and share this thread. Trish Wellenbach was sent from the mayor's office to oversee the Academy of Natural sciences situation. She needs to hear from us. Here comes the action item:
over the past few weeks several AI evaluation/cybersecurity experts have explained how what's happening is a result of human incompetence rather than "AI going rogue". I'm begging the media to show a shred of journalistic integrity and stop parroting what altman or amodei say
The Independent@the-independent.com · 4d agoAn OpenAI system has gone rogue again – and it is the most panic-inducing yet
The first part was so, so enlightening as to the foundations of the most influential indie RPG out there, can't wait to watch this later
Tanya Floaker@floaker.bsky.social · 2d ago@lumpley.bsky.social knocks out pt2!
While on our trip to the UK, my wife and I were lucky enough to attend the filming of the newest episode of #Taskmaster ! It was so much fun and was a huge lesson in how much *work* it takes to create an hour of TV that seems effortless
TLDR * "AI will kill us all" messaging in the press will last *exactly* as long as it benefits the tech companies, then stop * You will *not* be killed by a skynet super-AI * You are somewhat likely to be killed by AI-related global warming * You are very, very likely to be killed by an AI taxi
This game is sick. Learn Hebrew to send prayers towards the heavens, and then have demons and angels debate how your prayer can be interpreted!? This is such an amazing spotlight on language, culture, religion, and faith. I can't wait to play it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/koh...
Worlds To Come
The Hebrew roleplaying game
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It's been amazing to see Gene's design journey, from the seed of what would become Bonsai Dairy to now Color Jam! Go support him!
Sticky Doodler 🖍️ Color Jam@stickydoodler.bsky.social · 4d agoThe support Color Jam is getting has been incredible!
I've started 007 First Light (thanks @freelibrary.bsky.social ! Fund libraries!) the training montages are so, so good. Why did we ever have you slowly trudge through tutorials before?
Very curious to see where Asa takes this 👀
Asa Donald | Backwards Tabletop@backwardsttrpg.bsky.social · 4d agoLast year, I wrote a tragic solo rpg about burnout. You fight a hopeless war against an authoritarian. Trying & failing is the only ethical choice. I kept it in beta bc I burned out in it, ironically. Now, burnt out on my life / job, I feel a clearer vision to rework it. After my current projects.
Pompeii is a UNESCO world heritage site not because it was remarkable in its prime, but because it survived to our era untouched: one moment, preserved for all time. But future generations won't know what OUR world was like unless we do the same. This is why we MUST bury Toronto with a volcano
I've recently had a few conversations about unrelated topics all circling around the idea of arguments that media (games, news articles, etc) make. The takeaway I've had is that whatever I'm working on, the argument it makes needs to be not only compelling, but *clear*
Discord finally confirmed for real when they're rolling out age verification service-wide (tomorrow) and I've not seen a single person make a peep about it
Safer for Teens, Same Discord for Adults
We’re launching a revamped, privacy-focused age assurance solution including methods that won’t require an ID or selfie. Here’s how it works.
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This is the country that four decades of "personal responsibility" politics have wrought.
Brian Goldstone@brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 6d agoThere is something so unbelievably bleak about an article that calmly walks readers through how to navigate being laid off after 50, losing your health insurance, and somehow surviving the years until Medicare. What a broken country.
In case you missed it, I actually have FOUR playtestable games out right now - fully playable and fun, just a little rough around the edges, needing a little polish, you know. (And there might be a fifth before the year is over) YOU can indulge my project-juggling mania itch.io/c/6610878/pl...
If you’re moved by this guy crying boy oh boy are there some other images and videos you should check out
As a kid I was confounded by the callouses my parents had Shocked at how their pinkie toes were flat with a fold, while mine, round Strange to be an adult of that same age, whose body tells stories that rhyme
Keep reading that we've "cancelled" Ed Sheeran when what actually happened was: he kept doing all his concerts while sacking his support act and friend of thirteen years coz they said "Free Palestine". Ed Sheeran is not "cancelled". He did a show last night.
Indulge in your morbid longing for the picturesque at all costs 🖋️ commit crimes, be a terrible friend, and look good doing it Collegiate Gothic is available now in a playtest edition jen-adcock15.itch.io/collegiate-g...
Collegiate Gothic - Playtest Edition by Owl Knight Games, by Jennifer Adcock
Crime and toxicity at the elite institution in this dark academia PbtA
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The Onion ran this amazing article and thought, I wanna play this! So I made it! 38 pps, PbtA, plus every mechanic mentioned in the article, and a bunch of Rodrigo song references. And it's free! Enjoy! #OliviaRodrigo @theonion.com #theonion #ttrpg #itch.io drgwenmarshall.itch.io/high-winter-...
High Winter Elves of Girlville by Gwen Marshall
A satirical game based on an Onion article about Olivia Rodrigo making a TTRPG!
drgwenmarshall.itch.io
The Onion@theonion.com · last wk.Olivia Rodrigo Releases Fantasy Tabletop Game ‘The High Winter Elves Of Girlville’ https://theonion.com/olivia-rodrigo-releases-fantasy-tabletop-game-the-high-winter-elves-of-girlville/
Obsessed with this post on the Minneapolis subreddit. Sending it to all my friends. old.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
every day of my life I think about the people using “she” to describe this computer program who still need to be convinced to use it for trans women
Forbes@forbes.com · last wk.Tilly Norwood, a controversial AI “actor,” abruptly switched languages during an interview with Piers Morgan, though the company behind the AI creation denied she malfunctioned.
Firefox literally just doing this right now by announcing this shit...
Firefox@firefox.com · 2w agoWe believe an open web starts with choice. That includes AI models. We’re excited to be partnering with Mistral to bring open-source AI to Firefox Smart Window beta and expand access to France, with French-language support.
Very true that most advertising is good advertising. The final numbers on this ended at about +50 copies yesterday and +10 so far today vs average Talk about games you like y'all! Post about them and make vids and memes! Word of mouth is the #1 way designers you like get seen
Isabelle Ruebsaat -> paxu@anxiousmimicrpgs.bsky.social · 2w agoOne hand, it is slightly annoying that a D&D memes subreddit discourse of the day is a bunch of people who really don’t get the game arguing that girl frame is “fetish porn” because it dares to acknowledge sex exists (and people telling them they’re wrong in replies) BUT on the other hand:
Ed Sheeran's bravery was so moving we decided to turn it into a fundraiser: store.dftba.com/products/tri...
Tribute to Ed Sheeran's Bravery Fundraiser for PCRF Tote Bag
Ed Sheeran’s “I am not complicit.” tote bag has people asking a lot of questions already answered by the tote bag. All proceeds from the sale of this tote will be donated directly to Palestine Childre...
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