Andrew Fischer
@afischergames.bsky.social
Game design director at Earthborne Games. Lead designer on the Cosmere RPG. Other credits include Fallout, Star Wars RPG, Mansions of Madness, Journeys in Middle-earth. http://andrewfischergames.com He/him
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Dang, I'm saving this thread for the next time I need inspiration for creating more unique, eccentric objects.
Long ago on the hell site I made long list of historically interesting things to use in dnd ttrpgs and I'll start dragging them over here starting with
2000 years-old sapphire ring presumably belonged to Roman emperor Caligula, depicting his fourth wife Caesonia.
2000 years-old sapphire ring presumably belonged to Roman emperor Caligula, depicting his fourth wife Caesonia.
November 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Dang, I'm saving this thread for the next time I need inspiration for creating more unique, eccentric objects.
Black Friday Twilight Imperium! This time we're playing up to 14 points, so I chose the Arborec.
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Black Friday Twilight Imperium! This time we're playing up to 14 points, so I chose the Arborec.
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Hey we got a mention in this article! gizmodo.com/gizmodo-staf...
Gizmodo Consumer Tech Reporter Kyle Barr's 9 Favorite Board Games for People Who Need a Break From Tech
There is no better time to get into the growing indie RPG and board game space.
gizmodo.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Hey we got a mention in this article! gizmodo.com/gizmodo-staf...
Stayed up too late last night wrapping up Dispatch. If you've enjoyed Telltale or Supermassive games, you're going to love this. Polish, humor, and a competent little management game thrown in. Loved it.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Stayed up too late last night wrapping up Dispatch. If you've enjoyed Telltale or Supermassive games, you're going to love this. Polish, humor, and a competent little management game thrown in. Loved it.
Our pumpkin bread mysteriously disappeared this morning. Does anyone have any theories about how something like that could happen?
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our pumpkin bread mysteriously disappeared this morning. Does anyone have any theories about how something like that could happen?
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Day 2! We still have everything in stock, but I'm not sure Spire in Bloom is gonna make it to the end of the day at this rate.
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Day 2! We still have everything in stock, but I'm not sure Spire in Bloom is gonna make it to the end of the day at this rate.
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✨ Reminder!! ✨
Indie Games Night Market is tonight @ 7pm!!
When the Expo Hall closes, come down to Hall C to buy the freshest indie games!!
“More even than last year, these games seem like they’re pushing boundaries. They capture the spirit of what it means to be ‘indie.‘“ @danthurot.bsky.social
Indie Games Night Market is tonight @ 7pm!!
When the Expo Hall closes, come down to Hall C to buy the freshest indie games!!
“More even than last year, these games seem like they’re pushing boundaries. They capture the spirit of what it means to be ‘indie.‘“ @danthurot.bsky.social
Pax Unplugged is right around the corner!!
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
November 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
✨ Reminder!! ✨
Indie Games Night Market is tonight @ 7pm!!
When the Expo Hall closes, come down to Hall C to buy the freshest indie games!!
“More even than last year, these games seem like they’re pushing boundaries. They capture the spirit of what it means to be ‘indie.‘“ @danthurot.bsky.social
Indie Games Night Market is tonight @ 7pm!!
When the Expo Hall closes, come down to Hall C to buy the freshest indie games!!
“More even than last year, these games seem like they’re pushing boundaries. They capture the spirit of what it means to be ‘indie.‘“ @danthurot.bsky.social
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We're at PAX! Had a long day of setup today but so excited for tomorrow. Hope to see you there! 💚
#paxunplugged #earthbornerangers #hubworldaidalon #cardgame
#paxunplugged #earthbornerangers #hubworldaidalon #cardgame
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
We're at PAX! Had a long day of setup today but so excited for tomorrow. Hope to see you there! 💚
#paxunplugged #earthbornerangers #hubworldaidalon #cardgame
#paxunplugged #earthbornerangers #hubworldaidalon #cardgame
Heading to PAXU! See you all in a bit.
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Heading to PAXU! See you all in a bit.
Come join us at PAXU! I won't be running demos this year, but will be available Friday and Saturday to anyone who wants to meet. Feel free to send me a message!
For the third consecutive year, Earthborne Games will be at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia, PA, November 21 – 23. You can find us at Booth 3525 in the expo hall, and we'll also have a couple of demo tables in the Demo Table Zone. We hope to see you there!
#paxunplugged
#paxunplugged
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Come join us at PAXU! I won't be running demos this year, but will be available Friday and Saturday to anyone who wants to meet. Feel free to send me a message!
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About 30 cars of ICE and DEA agents staging st Newell park in St. Paul
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
About 30 cars of ICE and DEA agents staging st Newell park in St. Paul
In no particular order:
Acquire
Quacks
Twilight Imperium
7 Wonders
Android: Netrunner
Blood on the Clocktower
Cosmic Encounter
Galaxy Trucker
Carcassonne
Final Girl
Acquire
Quacks
Twilight Imperium
7 Wonders
Android: Netrunner
Blood on the Clocktower
Cosmic Encounter
Galaxy Trucker
Carcassonne
Final Girl
board game enthusiasts of bluesky, what are your top 10 board games of all time
November 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM
In no particular order:
Acquire
Quacks
Twilight Imperium
7 Wonders
Android: Netrunner
Blood on the Clocktower
Cosmic Encounter
Galaxy Trucker
Carcassonne
Final Girl
Acquire
Quacks
Twilight Imperium
7 Wonders
Android: Netrunner
Blood on the Clocktower
Cosmic Encounter
Galaxy Trucker
Carcassonne
Final Girl
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Stormlight: Echoes of the Father is out NOW! Will the heir to Highprince Roion survive the Shattered Plains? Watch now: youtu.be/UOk6-MOmntc?...
Echoes of The Father | A Cosmere RPG One Shot | Presented by @BrotherwiseGames
YouTube video by Brandon Sanderson
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November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Stormlight: Echoes of the Father is out NOW! Will the heir to Highprince Roion survive the Shattered Plains? Watch now: youtu.be/UOk6-MOmntc?...
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Drew and I have been overwhelmed by the support for the reprint campaign. If you've been looking for a copy of John Company or Molly House, this is your best chance to get a copy and the way that most directly supports us and our further efforts.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Drew and I have been overwhelmed by the support for the reprint campaign. If you've been looking for a copy of John Company or Molly House, this is your best chance to get a copy and the way that most directly supports us and our further efforts.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...
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For all those headed to PAX Unplugged this year, I made a quick cheat sheet for finding booths featuring TTRPGs in the Expo Hall :D
If I missed any, let me know! #PAXU #PAXUnplugged
If I missed any, let me know! #PAXU #PAXUnplugged
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
For all those headed to PAX Unplugged this year, I made a quick cheat sheet for finding booths featuring TTRPGs in the Expo Hall :D
If I missed any, let me know! #PAXU #PAXUnplugged
If I missed any, let me know! #PAXU #PAXUnplugged
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Let's play the Cosmere RPG!
This awesome new TTRPG is now in stores, so @suenshine.bsky.social and I worked with the Dragonsteel team to create this fun series of videos about what makes this system so fun to play. The playlist *just* launched, so check it out!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
This awesome new TTRPG is now in stores, so @suenshine.bsky.social and I worked with the Dragonsteel team to create this fun series of videos about what makes this system so fun to play. The playlist *just* launched, so check it out!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Let's play the Cosmere RPG!
This awesome new TTRPG is now in stores, so @suenshine.bsky.social and I worked with the Dragonsteel team to create this fun series of videos about what makes this system so fun to play. The playlist *just* launched, so check it out!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
This awesome new TTRPG is now in stores, so @suenshine.bsky.social and I worked with the Dragonsteel team to create this fun series of videos about what makes this system so fun to play. The playlist *just* launched, so check it out!
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Prolific board game designer Amabel Holland has won the second annual Bobby Nunes Memorial Award - recognising exceptional discussion of cultural issues in historical gaming - for her video essay on Kurt Vonnegut's long-lost board game:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Prolific board game designer Amabel Holland has won the second annual Bobby Nunes Memorial Award - recognising exceptional discussion of cultural issues in historical gaming - for her video essay on Kurt Vonnegut's long-lost board game:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@amabel.bsky.social
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guys remember paxu is the one where setup is extremely cold
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
guys remember paxu is the one where setup is extremely cold
The Cosmere RPG is showing up in stores!
I'm very proud of what our team made. If you didn't already pick it up on Kickstarter, now's your chance to grab a copy!
I'm very proud of what our team made. If you didn't already pick it up on Kickstarter, now's your chance to grab a copy!
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The Cosmere RPG is showing up in stores!
I'm very proud of what our team made. If you didn't already pick it up on Kickstarter, now's your chance to grab a copy!
I'm very proud of what our team made. If you didn't already pick it up on Kickstarter, now's your chance to grab a copy!
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Retail editions of the Cosmere RPG Stormlight Campaign Setting books are starting to appear on shelves in the US in big box stores. Local game stores will begin to receive stock early next week!
For more information on where to get the RPG, head to https://www.cosmererpg.com/shop!
For more information on where to get the RPG, head to https://www.cosmererpg.com/shop!
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Retail editions of the Cosmere RPG Stormlight Campaign Setting books are starting to appear on shelves in the US in big box stores. Local game stores will begin to receive stock early next week!
For more information on where to get the RPG, head to https://www.cosmererpg.com/shop!
For more information on where to get the RPG, head to https://www.cosmererpg.com/shop!
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We are now accepting late pledges for Hubworld: Aidalon!
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#hubworldaidalon #cardgame #gamefound @gamefound.bsky.social
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#hubworldaidalon #cardgame #gamefound @gamefound.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We are now accepting late pledges for Hubworld: Aidalon!
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#hubworldaidalon #cardgame #gamefound @gamefound.bsky.social
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
#hubworldaidalon #cardgame #gamefound @gamefound.bsky.social
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Hello! It's that time again—watch me and my friends play some D&D! It's gonna be fun 😁 we're starting soon, come join us! www.twitch.tv/nicholaskory
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Hello! It's that time again—watch me and my friends play some D&D! It's gonna be fun 😁 we're starting soon, come join us! www.twitch.tv/nicholaskory
Phenomenal session of Mothership last night using @skullfungus.bsky.social's Plant-based Paranoia module.
I love the pamphlet format. It feels like the same level of specificity I use in my own prep without any extra details to get in the way.
I love the pamphlet format. It feels like the same level of specificity I use in my own prep without any extra details to get in the way.
November 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Phenomenal session of Mothership last night using @skullfungus.bsky.social's Plant-based Paranoia module.
I love the pamphlet format. It feels like the same level of specificity I use in my own prep without any extra details to get in the way.
I love the pamphlet format. It feels like the same level of specificity I use in my own prep without any extra details to get in the way.