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philipjreed.bsky.social @philipjreed.bsky.social · 8h

I've been sitting on the West End Games Star Wars RPG Style Guide for over thirty years. I've now scanned the document and created a video showing all 59 pages. I hope this helps more fans of the game get a look at some behind-the-scenes documentation. youtu.be/GsW1MGpXu4M?...

A Look at the 1994 West End Games Star Wars RPG Style Guide

YouTube video by Philip Reed

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Alphastream @alphastream.bsky.social · 13h

Draw Steel Combat Encounters!

Teos and Shawn examine how the Draw Steel RPG handles player turns, including forced movement, damage, and dying!

Listen or watch:
MasteringDungeons.podbean.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mkg...
#DnD #TTRPG #DrawSteel

A Draw Steel Warrior struggles against goblins swarming him. Shawn and Teos are smiling.

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Alphastream @alphastream.bsky.social · 13h

News: D&D Hellfire at Target, Free Daggerheart Roll20 Quickstart, Drakkenheim for Daggeheart, Our Approach to Learn New RPGs, and more!

Listen or watch:
MasteringDungeons.podbean.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLDG...
#DnD #TTRPG #Daggerheart #StrangerThings

An image from the Stranger Things boxed set, depicting Eddie DMing and a die being cast, is superimposed between Shawn and Teos.

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Alphastream @alphastream.bsky.social · 18h

When @themightyjerd.bsky.social runs Pirate Borg, he doesn't mess around! And I did get to ride a shark and talk to a kraken!

Miniatures and terrain, including a small boat and a larger ship shipwrecked vessel, all on a blue ocean battlemat.

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Evil Hat @evilhat.bsky.social · 1d

Once again, Fred brings you a look at our financials.

Fred Hicks @deadlyfredly.bsky.social · 1d

Q3 sales numbers (public-facing, primarily volume based, no strong distinction made between physical and digital sales, but still, visualization) for Evil Hat: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Archive going back to 2016 (when I switched over to doing them in Drive) drive.google.com/drive/folder...

2025Q3 Quarterly Numbers for Evil Hat

docs.google.com

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the birthday one of the most talented creators in TTRPGs, Jennell Jaquays, who passed away last year. Jennell was one of our company's earliest artists, and played an prominent role in Chaosium's success over many years, as an illustrator and writer.

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Greg Marks (he/him) @skerrit7h3green.bsky.social · 1d

The day before Gamehole Con, a gift arrives from the always awesome @skydawn.bsky.social

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Adam Jury @adamjury.com · 1d

Hey folks — if you donate to either/both of these GoFundMes, I'll do an hour's worth of consulting work (ttrpg biz, graphic design, crowdfunding) for you.

Rob Wieland: gofund.me/edab5e905

Steven 'Bull' Ratkovich: gofund.me/6474dcaeb

Donate, show me proof, we'll work out the details.

Donate to Family of Robert Wieland, organized by Vickie ONeill

Friends of Robert Wieland have requested that we set up goFundMe page for the benefit of his f… Vickie ONeill needs your support for Family of Robert Wieland

gofund.me

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Marcello the Valiant DM 🔜 GameHoleCon ‘25 @mdvaliant573.bsky.social · 1d

Next month, my Legends of Greyhawk: Highfolk adventure, ‘A Silent Echo’ premieres! Deeply honored to be among this awesome creative team. @baldmangames.bsky.social has assembled a clutch cadre of DMs to present these adventures at their Nov VDDW! All that’s missing is you! #TheWeekendinHighfolk

Baldman Games @baldmangames.bsky.social · 1d

#TheWeekendinHighfolk opens badges tomorrow! We can't wait to show all we have planned! View the full schedule now on our BMG Discord server! 🌲

@dwarvendm.bsky.social @talosstormlord.bsky.social @janine.bsky.social @swordcompass.bsky.social @mdvaliant573.bsky.social #greyhawk #dnd5e @dndbeyond.com

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Baldman Games @baldmangames.bsky.social · 1d

#TheWeekendinHighfolk opens badges tomorrow! We can't wait to show all we have planned! View the full schedule now on our BMG Discord server! 🌲

@dwarvendm.bsky.social @talosstormlord.bsky.social @janine.bsky.social @swordcompass.bsky.social @mdvaliant573.bsky.social #greyhawk #dnd5e @dndbeyond.com

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leftria.bsky.social @leftria.bsky.social · 1d

Forgot to post on Sunday! @themightyjerd.bsky.social showing off all his awesome terrain for another excellent game of Pirate Borg.

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Cam Banks 🇳🇿 ❌👑 @rustysellsword.com · 1d

For those who have asked about supporting Rob Wieland’s family after his passing, there’s a GoFundMe established. 💜

www.gofundme.com/f/family-of-...

Donate to Family of Robert Wieland, organized by Vickie ONeill

Friends of Robert Wieland have requested that we set up goFundMe page for the benefit of his f… Vickie ONeill needs your support for Family of Robert Wieland

www.gofundme.com

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Andrew B. -> Gamehole Con! @swordcompass.bsky.social · 1d

I'm working on several #ttrpg writing projects - one of which is really important and intense - so this has been the last month

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Keith Ammann 🔜 Gamehole Con @themonstersknow.com · 2d

It's Gamehole Con week! Got your badge?

MAKING ENEMIES will be available for purchase at Chimera Hobby shop, and I'm signing books Friday and Saturday from 2 to 6 PM. You can also catch me on panels Thursday (on writing RPG books) and Saturday (on monster design) at 7 PM.

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d20play @d20play.bsky.social · 2d

What do you think? Which is more complex? Which is more fun? Draw Steel Censor vs DnD Paladin. Live tomorrow at 7pm EDT. Join us!
youtube.com/live/rqa6xrX...

d20play Live 81 - CENSOR vs PALADIN

YouTube video by d20play

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Skydawn Game Studios @skydawngames.com · 2d

The wait is over! Phantasy Star Tabletop Roleplaying has launched! Forge your heroes, grab your dice, and fight for the future of Algol, Ragol, and beyond in this epic new tabletop RPG based on SEGA’s iconic sci-fi RPG series.

skydawngames.com/phantasystar

#SEGA #SkydawnGameStudios #PhantasyStar

Book cover with starry background, 2 men and 1 woman in space fantasy clothing, weaponry, a yellow space cat, and a white spaceship. Text reads "Phantasy Star Tabletop Roleplaying Now Available. Skydawn Game Studios. Sega."

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Matt Forbeck @forbeck.com · 1d

Gamers! If you're going to Gamehole Con, you can donate to help out Rob Wieland's wife and daughter by purchasing tickets to our memorial event there. If you can, please do!

The link for those donations is here: www.gameholecon.com/events/event...

In lieu of our annual Baron's Ball, we will be toasting our beloved Admiral with our own tall tales of Rob, our friendships, and his legacy 8pm Friday at Gamehole Con.

Please join us and help support his family at this time through this link:

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Gabe @cwgabriel.bsky.social · 2d

I just saw MTV is shutting down. Funny story, they were trying to buy Penny Arcade back in the early 2000s when we were at the height of our popularity. Crazy that we outlived them 😆

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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 2d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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PVincent (Table Cat Games) @tablecatgames.com · 2d

Rob Wieland wasn't just a ttprg guy, he wrote great nerdy themed articles of Milwaukee Record (one of the greatest Milwaukee indie news outlets)

milwaukeerecord.com/arts/r-i-p-r...

R.I.P. Rob Wieland

Rob was a steadfast contributor to Milwaukee Record since its founding in 2014. He will be forever missed.

milwaukeerecord.com

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9th Level Games🔜Gameholecon @9thlevelgames.bsky.social · 2d

Going to @magfest.org or live near DC? We're looking for GM's to run games - Kobolds, Sentai & Sensibility, Thunder Road Vendetta RPG, Rebel Scum, MAZES, & even WRASTLEVANIA! Let us know & fill this out by 10/15 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Super MAGFest 2026 D&D and Small Press RPG Interest Form

This form is for those who are interested in volunteering to run Dungeons & Dragons and Small Press RPG games at Super MAGFest 2026 (January 8-11, 2026 at the Gaylord National Harbor). Games will take...

docs.google.com

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EN World | D&D/TTRPG News & Reviews @enworldrpg.bsky.social · 2d

I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Rob Wieland this weekend. He was a real pleasure to work with--always professional, funny, and kind. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. He will be missed.

https://twp.ai/SACNY6

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Coyote & Crow Games @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we celebrate the heritage, beauty, and perseverance of hundreds of cultures and nations across North America that have thrived and endured here for thousands of years, and will be around for thousands more.
If you want to support this Native: bit.ly/3L67Yrs

A display of Coyote & Crow, the roleplaying game, Wolves, the cooperative board game, Naasii, the Coyote & Crow Dice Game, and a set of custom dice for the RPG. All created by Cherokee Nation citizen, Kenna Alexander.

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 2d

CANADIANS!! The official petition started by a member of Parliament to fight back against payment processors' censorship of legal content is only open for a few more days. Make sure you've signed it: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Tom Lommel @tomlommel.com · 2d

What I remember most about Rob is that he was a nerd's nerd. He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he just loved gaming. He was determined to make a living around ttrpgs. That requires incredible hustle. He brought it. Our little industry is worse off with his loss.

Tom Lommel @tomlommel.com · 3d

Gutted to hear about the passing of @robowieland.bsky.social today.
He wrote games, wrote about games, and was a smart, passionate advocate for the TTRPG hobby. Gone too young.

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