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@gametemplar.bsky.social

Gamer, dork, professional lurker. Has this foolish idea that people should be happy and not take happiness away from others. Here for the art, games, and geeks.

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A pot full of warm chicken noodle soup sits on a kitchen counter next to two loaves of garlic bread cooling on a wire rack.

The photo is hastily composed and doesn't really do the food justice.

A pot full of warm chicken noodle soup sits on a kitchen counter next to two loaves of garlic bread cooling on a wire rack. The photo is hastily composed and doesn't really do the food justice.

Since I woke up baking, I figured I may as well keep it going. Homemade chicken noodle soup & fresh baked garlic bread for dinner.

15.02.2026 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't wait!

(Also I hope the tachikomas are in it!)

14.02.2026 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oho!

Can you say if this is this an rpg or a board game?

14.02.2026 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Apparently if I'm awoken early by my daughter's sleepover friends, I make blueberry muffins.

On the other hand, blueberry muffins.

14.02.2026 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm so sorry, I hope you feel better soon.

14.02.2026 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It cannot be overstated how much hobby gamers underestimate how unintuitive and difficult hobby games are to non-gamers.

This is perhaps even more true of professional game designers, publishers and reviewers/pundits, broadly speaking.

13.02.2026 06:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 236    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 18
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Why is it so hard to find good pose reference to convey tension? Good thing I've got my own extensive experience to draw from ๐Ÿฅฒ

11.02.2026 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1108    ๐Ÿ” 92    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I want to thank people who took the time to read the document and watch the video I shared. It is also important to me that it is understood: I do not believe Matthew, Paula, Monique or Naveen (or anyone else) had involvement (or awareness) of the actions the owner of Game Night Picks took. 1/4

11.02.2026 01:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 248    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

I have enjoyed every game I've played that you've designed, but I think that Cthulhu Death May Die has been the most fun experience I've had with one of your games. Lots of laughs and stand up die rolls. I have a lot of great memories playing that one.

11.02.2026 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Post a banger, not in English.

Otonachic by gesunokiwamiotome

youtu.be/AhbBT-pQPxk?...

10.02.2026 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today I emailed publishers about a concerning practice a board game media creator engaged in. This will likely become public, so I'm providing the details here to give the full context of what I shared.

1) Document: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o8ovt...

2) Video: youtu.be/fHXGWflPj4c

1/2

09.02.2026 14:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 323    ๐Ÿ” 66    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 44    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20

I would *love* to see the original Android updated. There's a great game in there but it needs some refining. And New Angeles is criminally underrated!

08.02.2026 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here's a sketch I did last night:

07.02.2026 22:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4671    ๐Ÿ” 811    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Stylised portrait of a handsome but cruel-looking man of middle age who stares with cold brown eyes towards the viewer. A scar cuts from his left temple across to his right cheek. His hair is medium brown and swept back. He wears a fine hooded cape and an ornate silver pendant with three circles at the centre. His eyes are lined with black.

Stylised portrait of a handsome but cruel-looking man of middle age who stares with cold brown eyes towards the viewer. A scar cuts from his left temple across to his right cheek. His hair is medium brown and swept back. He wears a fine hooded cape and an ornate silver pendant with three circles at the centre. His eyes are lined with black.

Silyal! For @darkdicepod.bsky.social again! #dnd

06.02.2026 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 115    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, absolutely. I am terrible at these games, but it's what I prefer to play.

05.02.2026 13:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nothing quite like the feeling that your thoughts are being forced through a seive as you try to work out how to wring 20 points out of your last two actions.

The brain hurt means it's fun!

05.02.2026 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How much garlic bread is too much garlic bread? Asking for a friend, who is me, who is already full but wants more bread.

05.02.2026 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I have successfully baked my first breads.

And then successfully eaten half of one loaf.

05.02.2026 00:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's so good! I'm fairly certain it's my favorite Lacerda at this point.

I keep eyeing it on the shelf and wondering when we're going to get it back to the table.

04.02.2026 18:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Artwork by Illustrator Frost Llamzon depicting a hefty knight carrying a large zweihander on his shoulder. He is in a wide stance, readying a swing, cape and tabard billowing in the wind.

Artwork by Illustrator Frost Llamzon depicting a hefty knight carrying a large zweihander on his shoulder. He is in a wide stance, readying a swing, cape and tabard billowing in the wind.

Hefty Knight

02.02.2026 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1548    ๐Ÿ” 458    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
"Hey Jo, this might not be in your wheelhouse, but do you know anyone who does game concept art or the like?  Who might be available for commission?"

"Hey Jo, this might not be in your wheelhouse, but do you know anyone who does game concept art or the like? Who might be available for commission?"

Hey artists looking for work, @digitalvagrant.bsky.social wants to pay someone for some art. DM him your portfolio or share it here for him to see

03.02.2026 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 564    ๐Ÿ” 148    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Two crows are flying through a snowstorm. "I can hardly see a thing!" yells one, "We can't keep going like this!" The other one replies "Let's take a break!" They land in a snow-covered field, the snow is falling gently. "Oh!" exclaims one while looking around at the peaceful scene, "It's so beautiful when you aren't fighting against it."

Two crows are flying through a snowstorm. "I can hardly see a thing!" yells one, "We can't keep going like this!" The other one replies "Let's take a break!" They land in a snow-covered field, the snow is falling gently. "Oh!" exclaims one while looking around at the peaceful scene, "It's so beautiful when you aren't fighting against it."

Snowed In #oldknees

03.02.2026 19:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2779    ๐Ÿ” 618    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?

BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism

SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?

BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism

03.02.2026 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26048    ๐Ÿ” 7165    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 677    ๐Ÿ“Œ 373
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I love all genders๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ
Because I have no gender.
Especially right now, transgender people are living with a lot of anxiety.

Why are transgender people not allowed to freely love the people they want to love?
Why can't transgender individuals live their lives with the soul they prefer?

03.02.2026 19:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8786    ๐Ÿ” 2277    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 115    ๐Ÿ“Œ 77
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Going to post more of my traditional media work. Priss from bubblegum crisis. 11x17 comic board drawn with pencil on my trusty acme drawing board with animation paper pegs.

03.02.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2694    ๐Ÿ” 215    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 51    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
Sketch of a character sitting on the edge of a fountain, there are potted plants around her.

Sketch of a character sitting on the edge of a fountain, there are potted plants around her.

02.02.2026 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2884    ๐Ÿ” 359    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

(No no, not the Catan)

03.02.2026 11:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, hello hi good afternoon, I would like one of each please.

03.02.2026 11:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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