Christopher Hutton
@newsnerd.bsky.social
Journalist. 33. Pro DM. Autistic. Diet Coke Addict. I write about the TTRPG industry and the creative people behind it.
https://www.ttrpginsider.news
Email me with tips, scoops at [email protected]. Discord also available.
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Christopher Hutton
@newsnerd.bsky.social
· Sep 10
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Turned 33 on Thanksgiving. Feels weird. A total contrast in work and life with what I was doing last Birthday.
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Turned 33 on Thanksgiving. Feels weird. A total contrast in work and life with what I was doing last Birthday.
Fascinated by this. As a lot of people in the comments note, AI works well when you don’t need to smooth out the details. It gets tricky when it breaks code or hallucinates.
A study by Dayforce shows 87% of executives use AI for work, compared to 57% of managers and just 27% of employees.
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
Execs are embracing AI more than their employees are, new research suggests
Research from HR software company Dayforce suggests that executives are leaning into AI far more than their employees.
www.businessinsider.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fascinated by this. As a lot of people in the comments note, AI works well when you don’t need to smooth out the details. It gets tricky when it breaks code or hallucinates.
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Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
Traveler, a long-running sci-fi TTRPG, is adapting its game to Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons. An interesting move, although one that is already getting pushback online.
The best science-fiction role-playing game ever, adapted at last to the world's most popular rules!
Spearheaded by GDW and TSR veteran Timothy Brown, Traveller 5E is coming from World's Largest RPGs, with crowdfunding in March 2026...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
Spearheaded by GDW and TSR veteran Timothy Brown, Traveller 5E is coming from World's Largest RPGs, with crowdfunding in March 2026...
#ttrpg #TravellerRPG
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Traveler, a long-running sci-fi TTRPG, is adapting its game to Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons. An interesting move, although one that is already getting pushback online.
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When the ALA recognizes one's work, that's pretty dang cool.
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
GameRT Announces 2025 Platinum Play Award Recipients
www.ala.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
When the ALA recognizes one's work, that's pretty dang cool.
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
"The games recognized as 2026 Platinum Play Classics are Clue, Jenga, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Apocalypse World, Call of Cthulhu, Mario Kart 8, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater."
#ApocalypseWorld #AW3rd #PBTA
www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
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New Quinns Quest review is a boxed RPG special! 📦✨
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
Quinns Quest Reviews: The Boxed RPG Special!
YouTube video by Quinns Quest
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
New Quinns Quest review is a boxed RPG special! 📦✨
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
I dunno folks, I think running RPGs out of 400 page hardback books might be dumb and bad
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As the year winds down we want to take a moment.
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
November 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
As the year winds down we want to take a moment.
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
2025 marks our twentieth year in business. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our little company with their time, money, or talent. Thank you!
To celebrate, we've put our whole catalog on sale.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
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Who doesn't love a fierce, evil power couple? I do! 😈
Here it is, the third graphic novel in The Whitestone Chronicles series, The Briarwoods!!
Written by @mariekeyn.bsky.social, with art by @avivor.com, colors by me, and letters by @comicraft1992.bsky.social!
#CriticalRole #TheLegendOfVoxMachina
Here it is, the third graphic novel in The Whitestone Chronicles series, The Briarwoods!!
Written by @mariekeyn.bsky.social, with art by @avivor.com, colors by me, and letters by @comicraft1992.bsky.social!
#CriticalRole #TheLegendOfVoxMachina
Get a First Look at the New ‘Legend of Vox Machina’ Graphic Novel About the Briarwoods’ Rise to Power [Exclusive]
Dark Horse and Critical Role announce a new Vox Machina graphic novel exploring the Briarwoods' origin story and expanding the world of the series.
collider.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Who doesn't love a fierce, evil power couple? I do! 😈
Here it is, the third graphic novel in The Whitestone Chronicles series, The Briarwoods!!
Written by @mariekeyn.bsky.social, with art by @avivor.com, colors by me, and letters by @comicraft1992.bsky.social!
#CriticalRole #TheLegendOfVoxMachina
Here it is, the third graphic novel in The Whitestone Chronicles series, The Briarwoods!!
Written by @mariekeyn.bsky.social, with art by @avivor.com, colors by me, and letters by @comicraft1992.bsky.social!
#CriticalRole #TheLegendOfVoxMachina
Steve my beloved.
It's Stranger Things day! I can’t believe the final season is here. Here's a brand new fanart of the best babysitter in Hawkins and my favorite character in the show, Steve.
Painted in Procreate and CSP 💙
#digitalart #characterart #strangerthings #fanart
Painted in Procreate and CSP 💙
#digitalart #characterart #strangerthings #fanart
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Steve my beloved.
@brotherwisegames.bsky.social, the people behind the COSMERE TTRPG, are expected to reveal details about the next 'wave' of entries in the series at Dragonsteel Nexus next weekend. These include the Mistborn version of Cosmere's TTRPG, which will use same rules but new lore for the setting.
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
@brotherwisegames.bsky.social, the people behind the COSMERE TTRPG, are expected to reveal details about the next 'wave' of entries in the series at Dragonsteel Nexus next weekend. These include the Mistborn version of Cosmere's TTRPG, which will use same rules but new lore for the setting.
A look at how STRANGER THINGS' season helped drive a surge of interest in D&D and how that interest has continued after the show's finale this week. variety.com/2025/gaming/...
As ‘Stranger Things’ Comes to an End, Its Impact on the ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Renaissance Keeps Rolling
How "Stranger Things" and "Dungeons and Dragons" fed off each other's popularity.
variety.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A look at how STRANGER THINGS' season helped drive a surge of interest in D&D and how that interest has continued after the show's finale this week. variety.com/2025/gaming/...
Suspecting I caught a con bug at PAX. Feeling a bit under the weather.
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Suspecting I caught a con bug at PAX. Feeling a bit under the weather.
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1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!
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It takes three to four purchases of a book to trigger a restock at a book store. It takes about two purchases of a game to trigger a restock at a game store.
Don't pirate game PDFs either.
Don't pirate game PDFs either.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
It takes three to four purchases of a book to trigger a restock at a book store. It takes about two purchases of a game to trigger a restock at a game store.
Don't pirate game PDFs either.
Don't pirate game PDFs either.
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We are still formulating how to drop our numbers with the needed context, but here's a cool look behind the scenes anyway.
Can't talk $$$ amounts yet, but here's a few numbers from the @plusoneexp.bsky.social @ Pax U. This is our hometown con, and we love it.
We know it's been a rough year, and I can't/won't generalize from this, but here's what we saw in our own sales.
We know it's been a rough year, and I can't/won't generalize from this, but here's what we saw in our own sales.
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We are still formulating how to drop our numbers with the needed context, but here's a cool look behind the scenes anyway.
This piece is honestly a fair look at a growing trend among TTRPG publishers and crowdfunding. That said, I’m less cynical than Chase. I kinda think we’re too early into this trend to know if it will be too crowded yet.
Themed crowdfunding months provide creative ways to bring together associated tabletop creators and raise consistent money.
But as the trend spreads, the calendar is beginning to feel mighty crowded.
But as the trend spreads, the calendar is beginning to feel mighty crowded.
Every day cannot be a holiday
Much to month about.
www.rascal.news
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This piece is honestly a fair look at a growing trend among TTRPG publishers and crowdfunding. That said, I’m less cynical than Chase. I kinda think we’re too early into this trend to know if it will be too crowded yet.
If there’s one thing I will never tire of, it is seeing other people’s OCs and the art/stories they make with them.
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
If there’s one thing I will never tire of, it is seeing other people’s OCs and the art/stories they make with them.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Interesting: The co-founder of Chinese Room (dev behind VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: BLOODLINES 2) didn't want to call it that. www.pcgamesn.com/vampire-the-...
Chinese Room co-founder wanted Paradox to drop the 'Bloodlines 2' name, because "no one would be happy" with the final game
Speaking on The Goth Boss Podcast, co-founder of The Chinese Room Dan Pinchbeck says Paradox should've ditched the 'Bloodlines 2' name.
www.pcgamesn.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Interesting: The co-founder of Chinese Room (dev behind VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: BLOODLINES 2) didn't want to call it that. www.pcgamesn.com/vampire-the-...
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A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
A profession struggling to sustain itself - The Society of Authors
ALCS report on author incomes shows 60% drop in median incomes since 2006
societyofauthors.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
Looking for a half-decent deal on TTRPGs this Black Friday week?
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
Cornucopia 2025
Adventurer! In time for the American Thanksgiving holiday, we present this all-new Cornucopia 2025, our 13th annual feast of top-quality tabletop roleplaying game ebooks. For just US$12.95 you get all...
bundleofholding.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Looking for a half-decent deal on TTRPGs this Black Friday week?
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
PAX Unplugged 2026 confirmed dates for Dec. 4-6, 2026. It will be the 10-year anniversary of the event.
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
PAX Unplugged 2026 confirmed dates for Dec. 4-6, 2026. It will be the 10-year anniversary of the event.
OUR #Paxunplugged TTRPG NEWS ROUNDUP www.ttrpginsider.news/p/all-the-ne...
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
All the News from PAX Unplugged 2025: Daggerheart, Roll For Combat
Daggerheart, Eldamon and Deathbringer are among the games previewed at the TTRPG and board game convention based out of Philadelphia.
www.ttrpginsider.news
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
OUR #Paxunplugged TTRPG NEWS ROUNDUP www.ttrpginsider.news/p/all-the-ne...
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
What’s a game that you found at #paxunplugged so far and really enjoyed or are really hyped for? Looking for recommendations.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What’s a game that you found at #paxunplugged so far and really enjoyed or are really hyped for? Looking for recommendations.