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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him)

@owenkcstephens.bsky.social

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28+ year veteran of writing, developing, and publishing ttRPGs. Co-Author of Starfinder and Star Wars Saga Edition, worked on D&D, Pathfinder, Fantasy AGE, Everyday Heroes and more. Freelance writer/consultant https://www.patreon.com/OwenKCStephens He/Him

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · Mar 19

This campaign ends TOMORROW, we're close to another stretch goal, AND we have one planned beyond that!
Join us in these last 2 days t make this the best book it can be!
www.tinyurl.com/SuperPoweredLegends

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3h

Better Acrobatics Feats for Pathfinder 1e (Part One)
Compiling, revising, compressing, and rewriting Acrobatics-focused feats for PF1.
Members-only, but base membership is free!
www.patreon.com/posts/period...

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 4h

From inside the jousters' tents
The sound of the armorers accomplishing the knights
Busy hammers closing rivets up
Give dreadful note of preparation.

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 4h

That's interesting. I was trying to stay away from it being a swift action so classes with combat-and-magic powers like paladins, inquisitors, and magi could use a swift, Rear Up, and still move all in the same round. But there are already Stance rules for PF1... though I think they need revising...

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Cozy Witch Roe ➡️ Getting His Life Together @monroeroe.bsky.social · 4h

Hey, #ttrpg folks! I’m Monroe, a queer Latine game designer who has a lot to offer ☺️. I’ve written several journaling games, a few multiplayer games, and even a short story. I value my ability to be whimsical and knowing others enjoy what I’ve made. Consider checking out my work!

monroeroe.itch.io

Monroeroe

monroeroe.itch.io

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Cozy Witch Roe ➡️ Getting His Life Together @monroeroe.bsky.social · Jun 2

Hey, #ttrpg folks! It’s Pride, so time for a new introduction: I’m Monroe (he/they), a queer, trans, disabled Latine. I work in the space as a writer, sensitivity reader, and game designer. Occasionally you can find me around the space on APs.

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 11h

Oh, hey.
New post-Soldiers-Live novel of the Black Company coming in November.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Lies Weeping: Book One of A Pitiless Rain, a Chronicle of the Black Company (The Chronicles of The Black Company 12)

Lies Weeping: Book One of A Pitiless Rain, a Chronicle of the Black Company (The Chronicles of The Black Company 12) - Kindle edition by Cook, Glen. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Lies Weeping: Book One of A Pitiless Rain, a Chronicle of the Black Company (The Chronicles of The Black Company 12).

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 11h

Our yard. Store bought tombstones. But with glow in the dark resin eyes added to one, and a black light on them.

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 13h

(Pathfinder 1e, Starfinder 1e)
Rear Up (Ex) As a standard action a centaur can make one ranged attack without provoking an attack of opportunity from foes at least 1 size category smaller than the centaur, unless they are on higher ground than the centaur.
[Could also be a feat for mounted troops]

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 20h

We could do that with anyone (and not triggering Godwin's Law is difficult here).
But why should we?
Why should someone who enforced amputations, executions, and salve labor on a people he directly conquered be celebrated at any level?
www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/11/g...

Gaskin: Was Columbus an explorer or a criminal?

Was Columbus a criminal? Calling him that may sound blunt, but it captures the brutal reality of his mindset and actions.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 22h

I reread Heinlein frequently; all his work is aging (as is everyone's) but not all of it at the same rate. Asimov I rarely reread, I find his prose workman-like at best and tin-eared at worst. He's inarguably incredibly important to SF, and also today there are SO MANY better writers of prose.

jeann3z.bsky.social @jeann3z.bsky.social · 22h

Haven't been able to read Heinlein or Asimov for decades, and I grew up on Heinlein

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 22h

The answer to "how does [author] hold up?" is always "for whom?" Bester holds up fine to me, but I'm a 56-year-old white dude who has a vested interest in the genre. My take on his hold-uppedness will be different than, say, a 15-year-old BIPOC girl approaching science fiction for the first time.

Publius Maximus @publiusmaximus.bsky.social · 22h

How does Alfred Bester hold up?

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Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’wha (1849-1896), a notable weaver and potter Lhamana (Zuni Two Spirit), took on both masculine and feminine tasks as a Zuni cultural ambassador and pottery and textile artist.
Also a spiritual leader, We’wha endeavored to preserve the history, traditions, and knowledge of the Zuni people.

A black and white, full body portrait of We'wha, a highly respected cultural figure in Zuni culture, known as a "lhamana" (two spirits). We'wha is standing, looking at the camera, wearing traditional Zuni attire, with patterned clothing, woven belts, a long beaded necklace, and earrings. The hair is styled with side buns adorned with ribbons.

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

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All Kinds Of Nope @woozleweasels.bsky.social · 2d

When are we going to say enough?

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.

Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵

Someone on Twitter replies to me: "meh. buy american or stfu."

Two hours later, in a separate thread, the write: "$30 for a single button-up is ridiculous unless it is decent quality silk."

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

It'll need a glow up before sale if I want fire, but...
#GameNightQuotes

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

#GameNightQuotes
"I have this book, called 'How to be a Sorcerer,' and it says not to get separated from the party.
"But sorcerers don't read books."
"Dang it."

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

#GameNightQuotes: "She is here to eat pizza, and kick ass. Luckily for all of us, she has not run out of pizza."

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

#GameNightQuotes. "Oh, Yep. There is is. There's a nose-print in the butter."

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely.
Seriously.
100%

Shanaki🔜ANW8 @shanaki.bsky.social · 3d

Trans Rights are a HUMAN RIGHTS issue.

Trans Men are MEN! Trans Women are WOMEN!

You are beautiful. Your life matters. You have allies!

These people are our friends, family, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and co-workers! THEY'RE LIFE MATTERS! They DESERVE happiness.

TRANS LIVES MATTER! 🩵🩷

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

100%

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

Glurp glurp!

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

I can dig it, daddio.

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Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

Okay, I dig the high concept.

Emma Grier 🌙✨ 𝔤𝔬𝔱𝔥ℌ𝔬𝔟𝔩𝔦𝔫 @gothhoblin.me · 5d

Monster Truckers by @tablecatgames.com is out now in digital!

This exciting TTRPG is really easy to learn and perfect for a fun Halloween game with friends, with players as classic monsters driving big rigs across a post apocalyptic wasteland 🧟‍♀️🚚

It also includes an adventure written by me! 💖🧛‍♀️

PVincent (Table Cat Games) @tablecatgames.com · 5d

Just in time for the spookiest of seasons comes an rpg that’s bursting with monsters! Monster Truckers is available in digital form. Experience the thrills and chills of unlife on the open road as a truck driving monster.

Links below!

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

That's an amazing point.

Owen K.C. Stephens (He/Him) @owenkcstephens.bsky.social · 3d

Oh come on, I ate that design.

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