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If you wanna see indie creators succeed, remember you can always write reviews, talk about your play experience, do shoutouts, plenty of stuff that helps so much since there's only so many places that offer us outreach, especially if we are outside of the D&D/OSR space

You're scrolling through a new crowdfunding campaign or an Itch page...

What's that one thing that makes you insta-buy an #IndieGame? Perfect piece of art? Killer premise? A specific, weird mechanic they mention? Tell us about the hook that gets you every time.

Also! You can get the free rules here to check out the incredible Breathless system!

farirpgs.itch.io/breathless-srd

Really fun core mechanic where your skills degrade with use via step die.

@gregstolze.bsky.social -/ this strikes me as useful.

I hate to keep asking but when the pinned fund is filled, I'll be able to pick up eggs' next prescription & kidney food.

#catsky

Netanyahu openly says he "supports the idea of a 'Greater Israel,' which is a batshit crazy idea, which some people used to say was a conspiracy theory on the far right."

Me to Piers Morgan on his show today.

Full show: youtube.com/watch?v=Kmdm...

Pay Berrak Nil Boya using PayPal.Me Go to paypal.me/berrakn and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

friends, unfortunately I am in need of some help again to keep a roof over my head

we are moving out of this flat on the 17th (in 10 days) we got for the month, and nowhere to go with very little funds so far

I am trying to raise about 1500 Euros while I am interviewing and applying to grants

The reason for Amazon vs bookstore is Ingram Spark, another billionaire-owned monopoly, which is the only real way for a book to be orderable in a bookstore, takes a big cut.

You should definitely buy through a bookstore if you can! Because it supports bookstores!

Self-publishing transparency post:

I make the most on an Amazon paperback.

I make the 2nd-most on an ebook from itch.

I make the 3rd-most on an ebook from anywhere else.

I make the least when you order a paperback through a bookstore.

tbc there’s no judgment on readers here; just facts ✌️

Sell me on the ONE indie #TTRPG that is absolute best at creating messy, dramatic, player driven interpersonal conflict. The #tabletop equivalent of prestige TV drama.

What is it and why is it the reigning queen?

14 Black Horror Films to Watch in October (And All Year Round) Discover the range of Black horror this October with films that span every corner of the genre, from supernatural favorites to vampires and classics.

Looking for some Black horror to get into this October? Check out my list of 14 Black horror films perfect for the season: inlovewithhorror.com/blogs/news/1... #horrorsky #filmsky #blacksky

Berrak Nil multidisciplinary audio artist

you can also help me by buying my music, or hiring me for some contract work on

- editor utility/widget programming, audio programming/technical sound design in UE5 (C++/BP)
- full stack web dev (node/express/TS/vue/react)
- web extensions (multiplatform) / web audio

cv on my website (link in bio)

Neurodiversity can be a superpower in the world of TTRPGs. Embrace your unique perspectives, and let it shine through in your characters, stories, and creations. #TTRPGMotivation

Suds & Kisses by Ange Friera, published 10/21/2025 on https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/suds-n-kisses-ange-friera Ange Friera draws with a a thin, textured line and uses a color palette primarily of browns, oranges, and grays- except for later in the story when the colors shift to blues, pinks, and maroons. The view starts outside of a residential building, just barely showing a person sitting on their couch on the other side of the window. The point of view jumps to the main character, who is looking at the TV remote in their hand, with the cuff of their thick brown hoody pulled up to their wrist. "Oh, it's out!" From behind their shaggy red hair, the viewer sees that the main character has a movie menu open on their wide TV screen. "'The Maestro'?" Calls a voice from the next room. "Yeah, c'mere!" The red-headed person replies, gesturing at the screen. For the first time we can see that they are a non-binary masc person with a light orange skin tone, round eyes, and multiple facial piercings and wearing a big thick hoody. They are holding a throw pillow against their chest while browsing the offerings on TV. "Oh, shoot. Hold on!" The voice from the other room calls back.

Now popping their head in through the door with a towel slung over their shoulder, they continue, "I wanna shower first. Wait for me?" They have black hair that swoops over and past their shoulder, with the sides of their head shaved. Their skin tone is slightly darker than the other character's, and their eyes are almond-shaped. "Only if you don't take forever!" Laughs the red head. Cautiously, the black haired person offers, "You know... You're always welcome to join me. ...If you're feeling up for it." "O-oh." The red head hugs their pillow more tightly to their chest, a nervous expression falling over their face. "..I don't know..." Beads of sweat roll down their cheek.

From off panel, the red head continues, "I just... don't feel comfortable in my body yet... Maybe after the surgery...?" "Hey, hey..." The black haired partner interjects, waving their hands quickly as if to wave away their initial suggestion. "It's alright, baby. Don't worry about it." They're trying to be reassuring but their brows are knitted. From their tight little ball on the couch, the red head replies, "... Okay..." without making eye contact. "I'll be quick!" The partner says, blowing a little kiss before disappearing through the door. A pink banner unfurls across the bottom of the page, stating "Read the rest on OhJoySextoy.com"

Showering with somebody else is already such an intimate, vulnerable action, but when your body dysphoria is at full alert it becomes an impossible ask. @qqnge.bsky.social tells a tender story about navigating that discomfort and finding connection.
www.ohjoysextoy.com/suds-n-kisse...

Someone in a frog costume facing down a line of police in riot gear

George Orwell’s Animal Crossing

Twitch Twitch is the world

After a couple of weeks off, it's time to get back into Valery North: Football Manager! Come join me to see whether my team bounces back in style:
www.twitch.tv/valerynorth

Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.

a member of bluesky saying "Yeh" in response to the above post, with a journalist responding asking to get their exact quote over the thread in which the bluesky member responds with "what" and the journalist then rephrasing the question only for the bluesky member to delete the entire thread

I do find it hilarious how they immediately backtracked after this and deleted the comment

THE TOXIC AVENGER Surpasses Fundraising Goal And Wipes Up $15 Million In Medical Debt THE TOXIC AVENGER's fundraising theatrical run wiped the floor with medical debt, with Cineverse, Undue Medical Debt and Toxie fans helping to raise $15 million for an amazing cause.

THE TOXIC AVENGER's fundraising theatrical run wiped the floor with medical debt, with Cineverse, Undue Medical Debt and Toxie fans helping to raise $15 million for an amazing cause.

Mourning those murdered by Hamas isn't incompatible with mourning those murdered by the Israeli state.

Demanding that the hostages return isn't incompatible with naming & demanding an end to genocide.

Naming the power imbalance & impact thereof doesn't desecrate those murdered two years ago today.

11th October 2025 - 12 noon, Victoria Embankment. All to London for Palestine. Flyer info and route map

Map of route

#freepalestine #palestine #palestinemarch #palestine🇵🇸❤️ #palestinemarchlondon #london #stopstarvinggaza🇵🇸 #stoparmingisrael

Follow: @cnduk.bsky.social @pscupdates.bsky.social @stwc.bsky.social

Ginny with her skin painted yellow, wearing ivory-colored horns and an olive green wig. Her clothes are blue, white, and green, and she wears large, round glasses.

That's yellow checked off my "bodypaint rainbow" to-do list! 💛 I think... I might have done all the colors now??

The Party of Submissive Sluts - Dreams of Spanking What’s a PVC-clad Dominatrix to do with this covert member of the party of submissive sluts?

CNs: Blackmail, learning to accept yourself and your desires, and hand spanking over knickers. dreamsofspanking.com... 🍑

Reminder to self. It doesnt need to be the final product straight away.

First drafts are fine, it doesnt need to be perfect before you can be proud of it.

Ten years ago I did a show with my friends Lindsay Sharman and Alex Young called Jilly Blooper, a loving tribute to Jilly Cooper who died yesterday. It was the most fun I've ever had on stage and we performed it about five times over a couple of years. This was the trailer.

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

Replace "Sorry for another post about..." with "Here's another cool thing about..." See how that changes the energy? You're not bothering people you're sharing discoveries. Own that role as a guide to cool stuff.

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I am Jewish. Israel is a country where sexual assault and child murder are core tenets of the culture. This country should not exist. They act with such extremity because they know when you tell people what they actually do, it's so bad it registers as unbelievable.

The "elves" typically live 900-1000 years, long enough to seem immortal to the other human races. Dragons might live longer, but seem deity-adjacent. Plus, no one outside the dragons knows for sure whether or not they are eternal/immortal. Dragons may just reproduce asexually & pass down knowledge!