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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · Sep 10

Oh yeh, you know that cool, successful Kickstarter we haven't delivered yet? What's that? The QUICKSTART for MORK ORG is NEARLY READY???

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Both these were two of my very first TTRPG experiences!

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

As a modern sci-fi publisher named after a quote from a John Wyndham novel... we agree this is silly.

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Moving from layout, to editing, to planning, to learning rules. Today is a good day!

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Yup, that's 35 losses so far...

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

YES! We should play then! They say you aren't even a beginner until you've lost 100 games. I think I'm about halfway there...

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Brandon @btp.dev · 4d

New @wyrdscience.bsky.social came. This cover art is next level. Go subscribe to Wyrd Science.

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

This came in the post today. It's obviously utterly superb—and advert-free too. I'm a huge fan of Wyrd Science. We will be stocking it online, but for now, just go to shop.wyrd.science and pick up one directly!

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

If you like coffee and you like books... check out ISBN COFFEE... beyondcataclysm.co.uk/product/isbn...

(I'd like to point out I had no plans to commercialise this thread, I just like coffee, but Capitalist @cjeggett.co.uk corrupted me!)

ISBN Coffee - Beyond Cataclysm

ISBN COFFEE is a a book about coffee for people who love coffee. It's a beautifully illustrated anthology of poetry, prose and play for you to enjoy while you rejuvenate with your favourite brew.

beyondcataclysm.co.uk

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

If only there was a book that perfectly complemented drinking coffee...

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

The tension builds...

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Final spread of the @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social MORK ORG wastepaper minis crawl!

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Currently brewing in the mokapot... will update you!

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Time to introduce you to GO mate...

a woman in a pink top is standing in front of a board with the words super match on it

ALT: a woman in a pink top is standing in front of a board with the words super match on it

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Some of my lovely HK friends got me some Japanese coffee. Looking forwards to it!!

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 1d

Today is being fuelled by early early Jimmy Eat World. Next stop is their literal scuzzy punk album from 1994...

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 2d

Just wanted to say we've a strong think about if we have anything for you. Sent you a message, but it may not be worth your time; no hard feelings if it doesn't work. Either way, I hope you do find what you need though!

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Chris PG | PapaGlitch @papaglitch.bsky.social · 15d

Weird question but does anyone have £500 worth of work I could do to afford the other half of my rent? Something I can do while looking after someone else/in silence? Big ask I know. Any writing, editing, help with speeches, presentations, a course on overcoming anxiety, anything at all?

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 2d

Just a reminder that HELLSPAWN is coming to Kickstarter on November 11th... I'm excited! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bey...

Coming soon: HELLSPAWN - An Infernal TTRPG breaking into the Dying Worlds

OBEY. BURN. REPEAT. Welcome to Hell. A standalone MÖRK BORG game of escaped Malefactors, and the hunt to drag them back.

www.kickstarter.com

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 7d

Your finest hour. There's also monsters made from paperclips and bluetack

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 7d

Getting the second spread done for the Forbidden Psalm scenario @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social for MORK ORG. Looking tasty!

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 7d

And that page is done. This time I stole inspiration from the back page lists of MORK BORG, where "Calling Code" pairs with a title font nicely. I've used "Typewriter Royal" again, to tie in with the header, even though its all jiggly now.

Like this? All feedback, criticism and comments appreciated

Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 7d

Here I use "Calling Code", and the sort of dotted lines that @nohr.se used all the time in MORK BORG. (2nd pic)

It's a tricky balance, aping your artistic heroes without going to far. MORK ORG is full of intentional nods to its parentwork; hopefully they come across as homage rather than hijack.

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 7d

Next I dropped in a quote. @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social used a cool 100% free font—"Potsdam"—in their mockup, so I used that again.

(Gothic fonts don't tend to have italics so I tilted the characters, but I don't reckon Gerard Lieftinck will ever find out cos he's dead)

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 7d

Filters: Black and White, Levels, and Multiply layer effect.

I duplicated the "Void" text, rasterised it, and erased some bits to add the 3D effect.

(I kept the unrasterised version, there but hidden, just in case I hated the finished version)

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Beyond Cataclysm @beyondcataclysm.co.uk · 7d

Then I added an open source ruler image. @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social technically uses inches, but I couldn't find a good one, and no-one will notice. Well, except all you lot...

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