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@msbsandrs.bsky.social

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GM of Pod Against the Machine. Writer of stories, lancer of freedom, Luddite, possible hivemind. Podcast: https://podagainstthemachine.com Free Short Fiction: https://www.patreon.com/c/samwtennyson

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · May 1

I gave up on blogging platforms for the time being and just made a free Patreon.

My #horror short story "The Intruder" is now up at www.patreon.com/posts/intrud... for anyone who wants to read.

It was first published in "Dark and Bitter," and appeared in a Halloween episode of "The Story Machine."

The Intruder | Monkeys, Bears, Robots, and Words

www.patreon.com

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 19h

Kind of weird how many NES games have skateboard levels.

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25 North Podcast @25north.bsky.social · 20h

@lunarartist.bsky.social and @videofreak.bsky.social are going to be playing some DG with our friends from PAtM!!!

Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 20h

On 10/29, Adam from @thestfnetwork.bsky.social and Lunar and Jackson from @25north.bsky.social join Gero and Sam for the latest Jimmy Fame Presents Bonus game: Delta Green!

Spooky season is officially here.

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 20h

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 20h

Announced in this episode: we're doing an @extralife4kids.bsky.social marathon this November! Details to come.
@msbsandrs.bsky.social is going to appear on @thequeerxp.bsky.social on 10/27, playing Good Strong Hands
And finally...

Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 20h

This week on the program, the gang gets crabs, Kera gets slippery, and life in Starfall gets a little more complicated.

#Pathfinder #ActualPlay #TTRPGs #Podcast #SciFi #TimeForCrab

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 20h

This week on the program, the gang gets crabs, Kera gets slippery, and life in Starfall gets a little more complicated.

#Pathfinder #ActualPlay #TTRPGs #Podcast #SciFi #TimeForCrab

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Transplanar RPG 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @transplanarrpg.bsky.social · 1d

To Miss Major, who has passed on — we will continue your legacy of love, compassion, community, justice, and the fight for liberation that you helped shape.

May you rest easy, and may your memory guide us all. Thank you for everything. ❤️‍🩹

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 5d

At the grocery store yesterday, I was crouched down, getting bread. A guy I've never seen before comes around the corner.
Guy: "Hey. How's it going?"
Me: "Alright. How about you?"
Guy: "Awesome."
And then he walks away. I am not equipped for this type of interaction.

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Gorey Cask of Amontilladoing @coreybrickley.bsky.social · 6d

"content creation" "audiences don't care if what they're looking at is AI" this sucks so bad man, if you treat making movies like second screen slop people shouldn't pay attention to you have already lost the market

"Frightening" Dan McDaid @danmcdaid.bsky.social · 7d

Blum too. At least find a new way to say "it's here to stay" jfc

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 6d

Authors - need a cover artist? This pack has you covered (lol) and is a great starting point for getting human made arts for your writing!

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 7d

Finally, a win: the plumbing job was a lot less bad than I expected. Whew.

Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 7d

It's plumbers day, and my laptop has decided to go back to crashing every 15 minutes or so. So...yeah.

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 7d

This week on the program, our heroes deal with the consequences of crabs and get to know a new friend.

#Pathfinder #ActualPlay #TTRPGs #SciFi #Podcasts

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 27d

I wrote a weird little (horror? Dark comedy?) story about a toy probably that works as designed.

www.patreon.com/login?ru=%2F...

Free as always.

Patreon is empowering a new generation of creators. Support and engage with artists and creators as they live out their passions!

www.patreon.com

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 7d

The story I was *going* to drop on Patreon next is 22 years old...going to need to clean some of the dust off it. Oops.

Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 7d

It's plumbers day, and my laptop has decided to go back to crashing every 15 minutes or so. So...yeah.

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hortensja 🍉 @hortensjjja.bsky.social · 9d

still taking a few slots for this month!

hortensja 🍉 @hortensjjja.bsky.social · Aug 22

taking a few slots for september waitlist on vgen!!!

vgen.co/hortensjjja

A simple commission image with different character faces as cute stickers. The white text on top says "simple chib sticker, 15 USD".

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Tal | TAFCON @starplanes.bsky.social · 11d

Wouldn't it be cool if someone adapted Frankenstein with an entire cast of trans actors?

Oh hey, we're doing that! But we need your help to fund it!

igg.me/at/refrank

Re: Frankenstein

An audio drama adaptation of your favorite gothic sci-fi novel, from the team behind Re: Dracula! | Check out 'Re: Frankenstein' on Indiegogo.

igg.me

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AKA Michelle Jones @aleshakills.bsky.social · 9d

Are you looking for a dramaturge for your next AP? Are you a GM or producer with a concept you aren't quite sure how to execute? You can hire me! Rates negotiable, I am open to skill share for friends.

Trade Offer Meme of man in suit with steepled hands.
Left text - "I receive: Upwards of $50"
Right text - "You receive: Show concepts,
worldbuilding,
character writing,
plot guides,
and dramaturgy"

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 8d

Sounds like a good hook! In a world where humans aren't commonplace, perhaps it's easier to make them feel like weird little gremlins...

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 8d

I'm pretty sure Sezel in your Attack of The Swarm is the only human I've ever played in a Paizo system. And even she's the Starfinder equivalent of a Belter from the Expanse.

Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 8d

Someday I'll make a human character in a system where there are other options.

But today is not that day.

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 9d

Good news: plumbers are coming this week, so water will soon stop destroying my house.

Bad news: plumbers are coming this week. It's...going to be rough.

Apropos of nothing... patreon.com/samwtennyson

Monkeys, Bears, Robots, and Words | Patreon

A place for things which are made by a person who makes things.

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Sam @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 9d

I'm going to listen to Bad Religion and write about a house on fire because it's Monday.

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The QueerXP @thequeerxp.bsky.social · 9d

TODAY IS THE DAY!! OUR SEASON 4 PREMIERE IS NOW LIVE!!

Join these heroes as they fight through the wilderness in a treacherous quest, and no one is truly safe!

Spotify – Web Player

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scarewolf 🔜 DE ATL @wherewolf.bsky.social · 9d

The first of @thequeerxp.bsky.social Halloween One Shots drops today with Hero Catastrophe run by @echolocated.bsky.social! Check it out wherever you listen to your podcasts by searching “The QueerXP”!

The QueerXP @thequeerxp.bsky.social · 15d

WE ARE SO BACK!! As we cross into October, we are excited to premiere SEASON 4!!!

We are kicking off the spooky month with Hero Catastrophe, coming next Monday 10/6. Here is a sneak peek!

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