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Bookstore buyer by day, game designer by night. Profile pic by Paper Puffin, banner by Pam Wishbow. Mushroom Cats! A Card Game of Mycological Mischief is available at: https://paperpuffin.com/collections/mushroom-cats

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fanart of Melinoe from Hades 2, wearing a modern outfit (dark jeans, orange top), she has a big tattoo on her right arm, and is about to tie her hair with a hair band (is this how it's called in english ?)
her eyes are closed, she has nice arm muscles and looks extremely lesbian

fanart of Melinoe from Hades 2, wearing a modern outfit (dark jeans, orange top), she has a big tattoo on her right arm, and is about to tie her hair with a hair band (is this how it's called in english ?) her eyes are closed, she has nice arm muscles and looks extremely lesbian

princess of the underworld

01.10.2025 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11034    ๐Ÿ” 2969    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 107    ๐Ÿ“Œ 32

Will you be chaosifying him though

26.09.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.

13.08.2025 06:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19038    ๐Ÿ” 7411    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 393    ๐Ÿ“Œ 994
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With the awful news from the last couple hours, this post from the political optimism subreddit helped to break through a bit of the despair fog. Repubs know this is political suicide, ICE's support is crumbling despite the budget increase, and there's a myriad of ways to fight back. Keep strong.

03.07.2025 20:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8181    ๐Ÿ” 4499    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 105    ๐Ÿ“Œ 123
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when ur situationship looks a little too much like her momโ€”
#ryuunart

12.06.2025 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1282    ๐Ÿ” 287    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
one-page comic, black and white and grayscale
panel 1 : close up of a woman's hand, wearing rings, on an old spellbook page
panel 2 : same woman's hands conjuring some black fire
panel 3 (big) : woman sitting on the floor where a pentagram is drawn, with skulls and candles, while a tiny demon with horns seems to jump out of the spellbook right on her legs, visibly very happy
the woman's wearing converse-like shoes, jeans, a tope revealing her shoulders (and a big tatto on the left one), she has a choker necklace and hair loosely tied into a messy bun
text : Look. There's never a perfect time to cast your first spell. Especially as a self-taught witch. Reckless ? Sure. But the truth is... I needed a friend."

one-page comic, black and white and grayscale panel 1 : close up of a woman's hand, wearing rings, on an old spellbook page panel 2 : same woman's hands conjuring some black fire panel 3 (big) : woman sitting on the floor where a pentagram is drawn, with skulls and candles, while a tiny demon with horns seems to jump out of the spellbook right on her legs, visibly very happy the woman's wearing converse-like shoes, jeans, a tope revealing her shoulders (and a big tatto on the left one), she has a choker necklace and hair loosely tied into a messy bun text : Look. There's never a perfect time to cast your first spell. Especially as a self-taught witch. Reckless ? Sure. But the truth is... I needed a friend."

first spell

12.06.2025 09:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5025    ๐Ÿ” 1151    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 34    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
An illustration of a forest spirit in the middle of a body of water,  the forest on fire around it. Deer-like, with leafy entwining antlers, its eyes glow against the black flowing void of its face and tail that trails in the wind, transforming into flame. Smoke billows in front and in the distance, the creatureโ€™s reflection a shadowy distortion. Surrounded and engulfed in flames, the forest spirit stands with a silent calm amidst the burning destruction of its home.

An illustration of a forest spirit in the middle of a body of water, the forest on fire around it. Deer-like, with leafy entwining antlers, its eyes glow against the black flowing void of its face and tail that trails in the wind, transforming into flame. Smoke billows in front and in the distance, the creatureโ€™s reflection a shadowy distortion. Surrounded and engulfed in flames, the forest spirit stands with a silent calm amidst the burning destruction of its home.

Heart of the Forest ๐Ÿ‚ #art #myart #commissions

02.05.2025 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9376    ๐Ÿ” 2760    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 66    ๐Ÿ“Œ 18

Tomorrow, a certain online mega-retailer launches a book sale, just days before Indie Bookstore Day on 4/26. This is no coincidence; Bookstore Day is one of the largest revenue drivers for indies.

Indies need our support to thrive & build community spaces for all...mega-retailers do not.

22.04.2025 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4345    ๐Ÿ” 2828    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 134

Congrats Sen!

16.04.2025 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
" On April 5th, a 54% tariff goes into effect on a wide range of goods imported from China. For those of us who create boardgames, this is not just a policy change. It's a seismic shift.
At Steve Jackson Games, we are actively assessing what this means for our products, our pricing, and our future plans. We do know that we can't absorb this kind of cost increase without raising prices. We've done our best over the past few years to shield players and retailers from the full brunt of rising freight costs and other increases, but this new tax changes the equation entirely.
Here are the numbers: A product we might have manufactured in China for $3.00 last year could now cost $4.62 before we even ship it across the ocean. Add freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution margins, and that once-$25 game quickly becomes a $40 product. That's not a luxury upcharge; it's survival math.
Some people ask, "Why not manufacture in the U.S.?" I wish we could. But the infrastructure to support full-scale boardgame production โ€“ specialty dice making, die-cutting, custom plastic and wood components โ€“ doesn't meaningfully exist here yet. I've gotten quotes. I've talked to factories. Even when the willingness is there, the equipment, labor, and timelines simply aren't."

" On April 5th, a 54% tariff goes into effect on a wide range of goods imported from China. For those of us who create boardgames, this is not just a policy change. It's a seismic shift. At Steve Jackson Games, we are actively assessing what this means for our products, our pricing, and our future plans. We do know that we can't absorb this kind of cost increase without raising prices. We've done our best over the past few years to shield players and retailers from the full brunt of rising freight costs and other increases, but this new tax changes the equation entirely. Here are the numbers: A product we might have manufactured in China for $3.00 last year could now cost $4.62 before we even ship it across the ocean. Add freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution margins, and that once-$25 game quickly becomes a $40 product. That's not a luxury upcharge; it's survival math. Some people ask, "Why not manufacture in the U.S.?" I wish we could. But the infrastructure to support full-scale boardgame production โ€“ specialty dice making, die-cutting, custom plastic and wood components โ€“ doesn't meaningfully exist here yet. I've gotten quotes. I've talked to factories. Even when the willingness is there, the equipment, labor, and timelines simply aren't."

Steve Jackson Games posted this to their blog and the post is getting so many hits their site is effectively crashed but the point is worth repeating

03.04.2025 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7518    ๐Ÿ” 2887    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 89    ๐Ÿ“Œ 209
Graphic illustration of a black mongoose uncoiled by but having beheaded a red snake. Two swords flank the creatures; in black letter writing are the words BEHEAD FASCISTS

Graphic illustration of a black mongoose uncoiled by but having beheaded a red snake. Two swords flank the creatures; in black letter writing are the words BEHEAD FASCISTS

Start a trend!

28.02.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3414    ๐Ÿ” 1285    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
A poster for the economic blackout on February 28. It is a big red Jack rabbit on an aqua blue back ground. It says economic blackout in hand done black type. There are two black speech bubbles. One says โ€œdonโ€™t buy stuff Friday February 28th. The other says we have power. Below it says No Amazon, Walmart, target, gas food, gas. Below that it says OK small business, use cash. Designed by Martha Rich.

A poster for the economic blackout on February 28. It is a big red Jack rabbit on an aqua blue back ground. It says economic blackout in hand done black type. There are two black speech bubbles. One says โ€œdonโ€™t buy stuff Friday February 28th. The other says we have power. Below it says No Amazon, Walmart, target, gas food, gas. Below that it says OK small business, use cash. Designed by Martha Rich.

I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!

27.02.2025 01:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9507    ๐Ÿ” 4988    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 291    ๐Ÿ“Œ 445
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More like a hentai and chill team

25.02.2025 06:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brother, do not succumb to the temptations of Slaanesh!

25.02.2025 05:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pleased to present this beautiful commission from @justanotherartgod.bsky.social of the Pathfinder party I gm for. They call themselves the Wayward Seekers, and I hardly have to challenge them because they keep creating problems for themselves.

31.01.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Gold Banner on Red Background:

Stop Forcing A.I. into Fucking EVERYTHING!
Nobody Asked For It; Everyone Hates It

Gold Banner on Red Background: Stop Forcing A.I. into Fucking EVERYTHING! Nobody Asked For It; Everyone Hates It

Stop Forcing A.I. into Fucking EVERYTHING!

24.12.2024 03:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46434    ๐Ÿ” 21111    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 254    ๐Ÿ“Œ 377

The world yearns for puppet-based media. Sesame Street needs a new home, Dark Crystal needs a season 2. Just saying @samreich.bsky.social the opportunity for an adult puppet comedy show exists. Sesame St after dark???

21.12.2024 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ll echo this

24.11.2024 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd like to petition a rename of reposts to "echoes", purely to infuriate the "Bluesky is an echo chamber" wankers; I find their upset delicious, and wish it to continue.

24.11.2024 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 83    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

My only complaint about Arcane is that it sets the bar way too dang high

24.11.2024 01:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.

15.11.2024 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 103464    ๐Ÿ” 27481    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 918    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2956
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๐Ÿ‚

16.11.2024 00:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 110    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Merch Clothing, accessories, and more

Iโ€™ve been planning this launch for awhile, I really hope you like it, I priced the collection as low as I can go without losing money. All the โ€œYou are lovedโ€ merch (and more) can be found here: pinktigergames.com/collections/...

11.11.2024 04:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Epilogue: Finish your Story Cooperatively tell the story of your final moments. Was it shenanigans? Tragedy? Or a whole factory of banana peels?

We're approaching our 2nd stretch goal, a kickstarter exclusive! Back Epilogue today!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/vio...

29.10.2024 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A smiling Emma in the studio next to her game, epilogue, ready to teach!

A smiling Emma in the studio next to her game, epilogue, ready to teach!

Want to learn how to play Epilogue? Who better to teach than the designer herself, @emmalarkins.bsky.social! Check out the video on our youtube! (And maybe hit that subscribe button while youโ€™re there!)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm2k...

27.10.2024 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Demon Masquerade. ( I ended up animating this one a little bit)

25.10.2024 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 97    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m the Coraline guy hi

18.10.2024 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2244    ๐Ÿ” 512    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

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