Ella "RATTLE ME BONES" M 💀
@ecmsquared.bsky.social
Game writer (most recently Baldur's Gate 3 at Larian & Plarium). Former Total War community content editor and ESL senior editor. I like TRPGs, theme parks, and spooky things. My cat is prettier than you. https://linktr.ee/ellamcconnell
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It me, Ella.
You may remember me from:
⚔️ Accidentally being the figurehead for the "women in Total War: Rome II" thing (lol)
🎮 Video game journalism (esp. a dating sim column in RPS)
💀 Writing weird little guys in Baldur's Gate 3 (see my showreel!)
🐱 My himbo cat Mori
More: linktr.ee/ellamcconnell
You may remember me from:
⚔️ Accidentally being the figurehead for the "women in Total War: Rome II" thing (lol)
🎮 Video game journalism (esp. a dating sim column in RPS)
💀 Writing weird little guys in Baldur's Gate 3 (see my showreel!)
🐱 My himbo cat Mori
More: linktr.ee/ellamcconnell
Anna's advice never misses
November 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Anna's advice never misses
It occurs to me I now have a nice little handful of very kind reviews for the self-reflective tarot readings I do over at materiamagica.carrd.co#testimonials - thank you again @jenniegyllblad.bsky.social for starting the trend so eloquently 😂
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It occurs to me I now have a nice little handful of very kind reviews for the self-reflective tarot readings I do over at materiamagica.carrd.co#testimonials - thank you again @jenniegyllblad.bsky.social for starting the trend so eloquently 😂
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Okay, here we go.
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Okay, here we go.
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Health & care staff are no longer allowed a Covid booster, but they're still expected to look after COVID+ patients.
NHS/govt is reneging on its duty of care. Staff will become unwell, and patients too will suffer.
You know what to do
👇✍️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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In recognition of this season of festive consumerism, and, aptly enough, to cover my unexpected dental care costs, please consider this 50%-off sale of our TEETH zines. BUY BUY BUY for Santa and/or my wretched mouth.
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itch.io/s/167336/tee...
TEETHazine Bundle by TEETH: A ROLEPLAYING GAME
A bundle by TEETH: A ROLEPLAYING GAME, $13.00 for STRANGER & STRANGER, BLOOD COTILLION, MORE TEETH
itch.io
November 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
In recognition of this season of festive consumerism, and, aptly enough, to cover my unexpected dental care costs, please consider this 50%-off sale of our TEETH zines. BUY BUY BUY for Santa and/or my wretched mouth.
itch.io/s/167336/tee...
itch.io/s/167336/tee...
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We've already just about hit 10% of the goal since yesterday - thank you so much 😭
Having a lot of uncomfortable feelings about being in this position, but I made this after encouragement from friends and would really appreciate it if you could give it a look/share ❤️
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
Donate to Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt, organized by Ella McConnell
Hello, folks.
My story is far, far from unique, but after… Ella McConnell needs your support for Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt
gofund.me
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We've already just about hit 10% of the goal since yesterday - thank you so much 😭
Just back from a dentist appointment that was almost £100 - I LOVE HAVING LUXURY BONES
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Just back from a dentist appointment that was almost £100 - I LOVE HAVING LUXURY BONES
[Thus Spake Zarathustra plays in earnest]
November 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
[Thus Spake Zarathustra plays in earnest]
We've already just about hit 10% of the goal since yesterday - thank you so much 😭
Having a lot of uncomfortable feelings about being in this position, but I made this after encouragement from friends and would really appreciate it if you could give it a look/share ❤️
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
Donate to Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt, organized by Ella McConnell
Hello, folks.
My story is far, far from unique, but after… Ella McConnell needs your support for Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt
gofund.me
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We've already just about hit 10% of the goal since yesterday - thank you so much 😭
Reposted by Ella "RATTLE ME BONES" M 💀
Having a lot of uncomfortable feelings about being in this position, but I made this after encouragement from friends and would really appreciate it if you could give it a look/share ❤️
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
Donate to Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt, organized by Ella McConnell
Hello, folks.
My story is far, far from unique, but after… Ella McConnell needs your support for Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt
gofund.me
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Having a lot of uncomfortable feelings about being in this position, but I made this after encouragement from friends and would really appreciate it if you could give it a look/share ❤️
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
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New year is on the horizon and a little reading can go a long way when it comes to figuring out your priorities and Life Stuff
also my celtic cross reading from Ella was straight up prophetic this time, i know it's not the point but damn
also my celtic cross reading from Ella was straight up prophetic this time, i know it's not the point but damn
I've also updated my Ko-fi commissions page! You can now get either a three or ten (i.e. a Celtic Cross) card tarot reading, should you fancy 🎴
📚 Find out more here: materiamagica.carrd.co#tarot
🔮 Get yer reading here: ko-fi.com/ellamcco/com...
📚 Find out more here: materiamagica.carrd.co#tarot
🔮 Get yer reading here: ko-fi.com/ellamcco/com...
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
New year is on the horizon and a little reading can go a long way when it comes to figuring out your priorities and Life Stuff
also my celtic cross reading from Ella was straight up prophetic this time, i know it's not the point but damn
also my celtic cross reading from Ella was straight up prophetic this time, i know it's not the point but damn
Having a lot of uncomfortable feelings about being in this position, but I made this after encouragement from friends and would really appreciate it if you could give it a look/share ❤️
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
Donate to Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt, organized by Ella McConnell
Hello, folks.
My story is far, far from unique, but after… Ella McConnell needs your support for Help me keep my head above water during my ongoing job hunt
gofund.me
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Having a lot of uncomfortable feelings about being in this position, but I made this after encouragement from friends and would really appreciate it if you could give it a look/share ❤️
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
(TL;DR I've been struggling for a while and am trying to make it through the next few months)
gofund.me/b535d80ca
Saw people sharing posts by the "Smartphone Free Childhood movement" elsewhere and wow apparently they've put this gormless AI art (so diverse, too!) on billboards - plus ironically it was born out of a WhatsApp group. They eventually posted a statement in a comment and it sucks, of course
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Saw people sharing posts by the "Smartphone Free Childhood movement" elsewhere and wow apparently they've put this gormless AI art (so diverse, too!) on billboards - plus ironically it was born out of a WhatsApp group. They eventually posted a statement in a comment and it sucks, of course
Me seeing this just after finishing the latest Defunctland video 🤔
⚠️ First look at Olaf, who will come to life for the Guests of World Of Frozen at Disney Adventure World
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Me seeing this just after finishing the latest Defunctland video 🤔
This is my favourite @defunctland.bsky.social video so far - another masterpiece by Kevin www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyIg...
Disney's Living Characters: A Broken Promise
YouTube video by Defunctland
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is my favourite @defunctland.bsky.social video so far - another masterpiece by Kevin www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyIg...
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I'm really really struggling to find potential Sponsors for @limitbreak.co.uk at the moment
We're not looking for huge amounts of money. We're a very lean programme thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Can you help? Look at out Sponsorship Deck or share this post 💖
limitbreak.co.uk/sponsorform
We're not looking for huge amounts of money. We're a very lean programme thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Can you help? Look at out Sponsorship Deck or share this post 💖
limitbreak.co.uk/sponsorform
Limit Break - Sponsorship Deck Request
Please fill in the following, and we will reach out with our most up to date sponsorship information.
limitbreak.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I'm really really struggling to find potential Sponsors for @limitbreak.co.uk at the moment
We're not looking for huge amounts of money. We're a very lean programme thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Can you help? Look at out Sponsorship Deck or share this post 💖
limitbreak.co.uk/sponsorform
We're not looking for huge amounts of money. We're a very lean programme thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Can you help? Look at out Sponsorship Deck or share this post 💖
limitbreak.co.uk/sponsorform
Excellent news for multiple hour video essay sickos such as myself
If you could set aside 4 hours and 18 minutes today for my new video, that would be much appreciated.
November 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Excellent news for multiple hour video essay sickos such as myself
Catching up on demos and baffled by how many have either poor or no in-game volume controls
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Catching up on demos and baffled by how many have either poor or no in-game volume controls
I'm not able to attend #AdventureX this time but am very much up for organising online hangouts with mutuals to aid in our collective FOMO 🙏
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I'm not able to attend #AdventureX this time but am very much up for organising online hangouts with mutuals to aid in our collective FOMO 🙏
Reposted by Ella "RATTLE ME BONES" M 💀
The amount of people I know who have been laid off from games industry jobs and are deciding to leave games entirely as a result is not only extremely saddening (of course), but also genuinely scary. We have lost legitimately thousands of years of knowledge and experience in the last four years.
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The amount of people I know who have been laid off from games industry jobs and are deciding to leave games entirely as a result is not only extremely saddening (of course), but also genuinely scary. We have lost legitimately thousands of years of knowledge and experience in the last four years.
Labour plot to slash electricity prices for AI companies
LABOUR are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal. 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2563567...
LABOUR are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal. 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2563567...
Labour plot to slash electricity prices for AI companies while families struggle
LABOUR are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal.
www.thenational.scot
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
mfw babby me starts editing Petz files for the first time
they call it a hex editor bc you are casting little spells on the computer
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
mfw babby me starts editing Petz files for the first time
Reposted by Ella "RATTLE ME BONES" M 💀
THERE IS
NO MIDDLE GROUND
BETWEEN RESPECTING LABOR
OR DESTROYING IT
NO MIDDLE GROUND
BETWEEN RESPECTING LABOR
OR DESTROYING IT
"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
‘Surely there’s a middle ground here?’ Helldivers studio CEO says people ‘jump to extreme takes’ when debating GenAI | VGC
“This is such a trigger point for big parts of the games industry today”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
THERE IS
NO MIDDLE GROUND
BETWEEN RESPECTING LABOR
OR DESTROYING IT
NO MIDDLE GROUND
BETWEEN RESPECTING LABOR
OR DESTROYING IT
Reposted by Ella "RATTLE ME BONES" M 💀
Last day of this!
Please leave a review if you played it, it's important for visibility and also makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside
Please leave a review if you played it, it's important for visibility and also makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside
It's the Dates & Wires release anniversary sale!
Pick up @cryodraws.bsky.social and @ioblack.bsky.social's alt 1995 dating sim for the price of a dubious VR trip and do kisses with sad Eastern European cyberpunks!
💾 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3136150/...
💿 Itch: itch.io/s/167325/aug...
Pick up @cryodraws.bsky.social and @ioblack.bsky.social's alt 1995 dating sim for the price of a dubious VR trip and do kisses with sad Eastern European cyberpunks!
💾 Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3136150/...
💿 Itch: itch.io/s/167325/aug...
Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition - Announce Trailer
YouTube video by Cryo Draws Trash
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Last day of this!
Please leave a review if you played it, it's important for visibility and also makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside
Please leave a review if you played it, it's important for visibility and also makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside