Found these photos of Bamburgh Castle I took last year. Man, I miss summer.
Over the last month, I've been working on this essay about the use of AI art in board games, "Is This Really What We Want?" Though it is contextually specific, it is also a reflection of my wider thoughts on the use of AI art and writing in creative contexts. www.meeplemountain.com/articles/is-...
Is This Really What We Want? – AI Art in Board Games – Meeple...
AI generated imagery and text are a threat to what makes board games worthwhile. In this piece, Andrew explains Meeple Mountain’s policy.
meeplemountain.com
Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help them survive and fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union. Help them fight back! If you can, any little bit you can donate will massively help their efforts. actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Support Rockstar Workers Fighting Unfair Dismissals!
Last week over 30 members of staff at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar were fired en masse in a “calculated attack on workers”. The IWGB described Rockstar’s actions as ‘the most blatant and rut...
actionnetwork.org
it hasn't helped sell any mags but it appears our nonsense on here has just pushed our account over 5K 'followers', so let's embrace that as some kind of achievement! Like & repost this to be in with a chance to win every in-print issue of Wyrd Science & a t-shirt of your choice*
I had a fantastic time @tagsfest.co.uk over the weekend! Played my first non-solo TTRPG, went to some really interesting talks, and bought some cool stuff 😁.
Finished my entry for @goosepoopgames.com ZIne Jam just in time! All Who Wander is a GM-less collaborative storytelling game about a group of people on a journey. Grab your friends, pick a world, and set off on the open road! wildspark.itch.io/all-who-wander
All Who Wander by WildSpark
A collaborative storytelling game about a group of travellers on a journey.
wildspark.itch.io
I wrote a very short story for Ko-Fi's Spooky Storytelling contest! It's called 'Tales of Old' and was inspired by prompts from The Librarian's Apprentice by @almostbedtime.bsky.social ko-fi.com/post/Spooky-...
Spooky Storytelling
WildSpark published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
Okay, I had to push Issue Four's release one more week, because computer problems keep probleming. This seems a great time to grab a copy of previous issues, or a subscription, or just make a donation to support community copies. Please share and spread the word, nerds! ko-fi.com/prairiedrago...
Buy Prairie Dragon Press a Coffee
Become a supporter of Prairie Dragon Press today!
ko-fi.com
Some photos from the last coastal walk I went on before the weather turned. Nearly got hit by a golf ball this time but it was worth it for the views.
I'm slowly growing my collection of dice so I crocheted myself a dice bag to keep them all in one place. I'm pretty pleased with the result 😊.
Finished my entry for @goosepoopgames.com ZIne Jam just in time! All Who Wander is a GM-less collaborative storytelling game about a group of people on a journey. Grab your friends, pick a world, and set off on the open road! wildspark.itch.io/all-who-wander
All Who Wander by WildSpark
A collaborative storytelling game about a group of travellers on a journey.
wildspark.itch.io
Nearly got Got by a crab while I was stood in the sea taking a photo of this ancient white stag nobody knows the origins of.
Been trying to do more arts and crafts lately and thought I'd keep the nautical theme going ⚓.
12 days left to apply!
Ken Lowery@kenlowery.bsky.social · last yr.Hello again, tabletop RPG designers! The second Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant is now taking applications! I'm looking to award up to 10 grants at $200 apiece. Applications open until the end of the month. Apply here: bannerless.games/grants
I enjoyed making my first TTRPG so much I have immediately started working on another one 😁.
Just submitted my first ever TTRPG for the @onepagerpgjam.bsky.social and I had a great time making it 😁. Pirate's Plunder! A grid-based game with optional journalling elements. wildspark.itch.io/pirates-plun...
Pirate's Plunder by WildSpark
A Solo Treasure-Hunting Game
wildspark.itch.io
Rowan, Rook and Decard - makers of Heart, Spire, Voidheart Symphony and Eat the Reich- has two new part-time positions available in marketing and customer relations. You can find the details and apply here: rowanrookanddecard.com/work-with-us...
Work with us - Rowan, Rook and Decard
We post open staff roles on our social media channels, on our regular email, and below. We are currently hiring for two roles: We are always looking for freelancers to work with us on a project basis....
rowanrookanddecard.com
Hey I threw up 50 community copies of VOID 1680 AM just for fun. Go check out my award-winning playlist building game you can submit to be broadcast on the air and on YouTube! bannerless.games/voidam
VOID 1680 AM by Bannerless Games
A solo playlist building game about being a lone voice in the dark.
bannerless.games
Alright, gonna be brave and share my VERY ROUGH Billy Ray Walrus and Scandal Penguin scribbles for #tjart
EXPOSED: Fake water nationalisation tag would still save £3 billion a year. University of Greenwich research shows how taking back control of our water delivers a better deal for the public. Sign our petition to bring water into public ownership: weownit.org.uk/act-now/lets...
It’s Andu Plushie giveaway time! 💯 Before the Makeship campaign launches we’re giving you the chance to win 1 of 2 Andu Plushies! 🫰 How to enter? Follow @makeship.bsky.social and @gentletrolldevs.bsky.social Repost this post Giveaway ends February 25th, good luck! 🍀
This is huge. My petition got approved. It challenges the UK government to the lift the Puberty Blocker ban on the grounds that it contradicts article 8 of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child. Please sign and Repost ✊️🏳️⚧️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Lift restrictions on prescribing puberty blockers to trans children.
We want the Government to reverse the restrictions it has introduced relating to the prescription of puberty blockers to children. The Government introduced legislation banning them from being prescri...
petition.parliament.uk
🦋 Competition time 🦋 To celebrate our near-4000(!) new followers this month, we're running a Bsky-exclusive giveaway. Three random winners will win a £100 voucher to spend at lostincult.co.uk To enter, follow + like & repost this lil guy. Winners announced Thur 28th November @ 1pm GMT
