Mark Smylie
@marksmylie.bsky.social
Occasional illustrator, writer, and TTRPG game designer, former comics publisher (founder of Archaia once upon a time) and editor. Feeder of cats, birds, deer, possums, raccoons, and foxes. Not necessarily in that order.
My PoD from Drivethru arrived. I lost track of how long it took. About 10 days? That's about normal if I understand correctly. Anyway I've been a fan of Mark's for years and was delighted when he started illustrating Glorantha, so this was an easy buy. I'd love a Katrin Dirim one too.
Still no takers. I don't *understand*, and it's killing me. LOOK AT THESE FACES.
Shecky@shecky.bsky.social · 2w agoORPHANED CATS NEED FOREVER HOME IN NORTHEAST (PLEASE READ *ENTIRE* THREAD) My wife's childhood friend died Thursday, leaving his two *mildly* special-needs cats. The elder, Wally, is about 13. ABSOLUTELY affectionate cat; GLORIOUSLY dim. His only issue is that he poops in bathtubs if given a chance
"It's given a lot of people permission to be themselves, to not dream it, be it, which is the motto of the movie, really. I would like to be remembered for that." Farewell to Tim Curry (1946-2026) #RIP
Evening folks: These two cats still need someone wonderful to give them a home. If it's not you, it might be someone you know, so *please* spread the word.
Shecky@shecky.bsky.social · 2w agoORPHANED CATS NEED FOREVER HOME IN NORTHEAST (PLEASE READ *ENTIRE* THREAD) My wife's childhood friend died Thursday, leaving his two *mildly* special-needs cats. The elder, Wally, is about 13. ABSOLUTELY affectionate cat; GLORIOUSLY dim. His only issue is that he poops in bathtubs if given a chance
Books have been picked up from the printer! I will officially open up pre-orders now, if you would like a signed copy mailed to you upon release next weekend. Please just send me a message here. So excited for release date 8/14/26.
Comics journalist Matt Rhodes has written a forthcoming history of HEAVY METAL that grew from his blog of reading the mag's entire run. The entire blog is now archived & tagged (some 4000+ posts) and he's inviting folks to share their first experience finding the magazine: www.heavy-metallurgy.com
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I am used to raccoons, foxes and possums joining the neighborhood strays to munch on cat kibble but have been a bit surprised by repeat visits from an 8-point buck that seems to have taken a liking to the flavor of chicken.
RuneQuest, Chaosium's renowned fantasy #TTRPG set in the mythic world of Glorantha, has been inducted into the ENNIE Awards Hall of Fame. The announcement and presentation was made as part of the 2026 ENNIE Awards Ceremony at Gen Con yesterday.
Chaosium's RuneQuest roleplaying game has been inducted into the ENNIE Awards Hall of Fame
RuneQuest, Chaosium's renowned fantasy roleplaying game set in the mythic world of Glorantha, has been inducted into the ENNIE Awards Hall of Fame. The announcement and presentation was made as part o...
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I was delighted to provide a cover for the second volume of @russelfrans.bsky.social's Planewars Saga books; the first, VICTORY AND DEATH, came out a couple of years ago and the sequel, HISTORY AND FATES, is now available for preorder for Kindle (hits August 14): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
If you’re at #GenCon swing by the #BurningWheel booth, 2703! We’ve got Roleplaying games! Fresh! Hot! New! Middarmark. Interceptor: Special Patrol Group. Dungeon World 2 Beta. Action Castle Trilogy. Schism: The New Flesh. Come say hi!
I was delighted to do some art for a personal ARS MAGICA/FAITH & FLAME project by WotC Senior Designer Jason Tondro: an extensive toolkit with an Adventure Book, pregen characters, NPCs, spell cards, a Player's Guide, and Storyguide booklet, all available FOR FREE: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
R. Talsorian Games have released the pdf of their new offering, FOSSILIZED VIOLENCE, a TTRPG set in a fantasy world of humans and dinosaurs. I've got a few pieces in the book (I think?) that were quite a lot of fun to do. Up on DriveThru: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Day one is ready to begin. We have the brand new Middarmark book for Torchbearer and a new kind of role playing game, Interceptor at the booth (2703).
I am saddened to note the passing of Constance, who has gone to the Happy Hunting Ground. Constance was the runt of the litter, much smaller than her brothers and sister, and therefore seemed an eternal kitten. She was the last of the great horde and had reached the reasonably advanced age of 20.
This year marks my 20th anniversary of exhibiting at SDCC! Here I am in 2006 with Mark Smylie, Aki Liao, and Alex Sheikman in the Archaia booth when only a few Mouse Guard issues had been published.
If you are wondering what Tarot deck could have possibly signaled the arrest of the Tate Bros then might I direct you to: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Sequentialkady@sequentialkady.bsky.social · 2mo agoWell, this fits for the Tate Arrests.
Excalibur (at age 13, thanks dad, scarred for life) Blue Velvet Full Metal Jacket (opening Friday) Wings of Desire (NYC premiere with Wenders presenting) Do The Right Thing They Live!
Andy Khouri@andykhouri.bsky.social · 7mo agoHave asked this before and always like the responses. What are your biggest “I saw that in the first run cinema” flexes? Couple of mine: Transformers: The Movie (1986) Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Office Space (1999)
@neilkleid.bsky.social With any luck you will one day get to write this scene for Marvel.
MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦@maks23.bsky.social · 2mo ago🕷️🇺🇦👀 Central Jewish Community in Kyiv held a meal in the synagogue together with Spiderman
Good news for American Pendragon fans! The Noble's Handbook is now available from our US warehouse, in regular and leatherette versions. Link to buy below - remember, if you purchase direct from Chaosium.com the PDF is included in the price.
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Rest in peace, Akihiro Miwa, the original Moro in Studio Ghibli's Mononoke Hime, died aged 91. Miwa was a Nagasaki bombing survivor, singer-songwriter, actor and author, who made his debut singing in a Ginza cafe aged 16 and went on working even after a stroke in 2019.
Anime News Network@animenewsnetwork.com · 2mo agoActor and singer Akihiro Miwa, known for his roles in Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle, has died at 91.
The pdf of the PENDRAGON NOBLE'S HANDBOOK is now available (print editions on the way, apparently) featuring a cover (and some interior art, I think) by yours truly. The cover is a depiction of the marriage of Arthur and Guinevere at Carlion (year 14 of the Great Pendragon Campaign!). Enjoy!
Chaosium@chaosium.bsky.social · 3mo agoPENDRAGON: NOBLE'S HANDBOOK - available now at @drivethrurpg.com! Expand your Pendragon #TTRPG core game experience with a wealth of character options, subsystems, and expansion to the popular Winter Phase. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
ICE agent Jonathan Ross killed Renee Good and should be indicted. And prosecuted. And if found guilty, imprisoned. Along with every other ICE agent who committed crimes against my neighbors.
