Stu Horvath
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Publisher at @unwinnable.com | TTRPG history at VintageRPG.com | Co-host of Games People Play on @wfmu.bsky.social | New book with @strangeattractor.bsky.social in 2026? | Links: https://linktr.ee/vintagerpg
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Stu Horvath
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· Nov 10
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Big round of applause to Michael, who now holds the record for the fastest subscribe I have ever witnessed!
January 18, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Big round of applause to Michael, who now holds the record for the fastest subscribe I have ever witnessed!
Good evening! I'm looking to get a new subscriber for @unwinnable.com every day this year. Right now, if you sign up, you get all of our 2025 issues for free. But when the January issue comes out this week, that will end. Strike while the iron is hot!
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January 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Good evening! I'm looking to get a new subscriber for @unwinnable.com every day this year. Right now, if you sign up, you get all of our 2025 issues for free. But when the January issue comes out this week, that will end. Strike while the iron is hot!
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Miniature Painting - 2023
Year Two in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2023/ #TTRPG
Year Two in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2023/ #TTRPG
January 17, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Miniature Painting - 2023
Year Two in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2023/ #TTRPG
Year Two in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2023/ #TTRPG
New Vintage RPG Newsletter out now! This week was about MONSTERS! Plus the podcast returns, an essay on painting miniatures and a DIY zine for reporting ICE sightings.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
New Vintage RPG Newsletter out now! This week was about MONSTERS! Plus the podcast returns, an essay on painting miniatures and a DIY zine for reporting ICE sightings.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/5d8xcn95
Sign up for future editions here: www.vintagerpg.com/newsletter/
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January 16, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Fabulous Beasts and Demons (1975)
A study of the visual evolution of monsters. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/fabulous-beasts-and-demons-1975/ #TTRPG
A study of the visual evolution of monsters. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/fabulous-beasts-and-demons-1975/ #TTRPG
January 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Fabulous Beasts and Demons (1975)
A study of the visual evolution of monsters. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/fabulous-beasts-and-demons-1975/ #TTRPG
A study of the visual evolution of monsters. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/fabulous-beasts-and-demons-1975/ #TTRPG
@gregpak.net you posted some handmade anti-ICE zines a little while ago, do you have links to them still?
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
@gregpak.net you posted some handmade anti-ICE zines a little while ago, do you have links to them still?
I was just reminded of Racinet's Costume History, which was an attempt to illustrate the entire world's clothing and ornamentation. They're very beautiful, richly informative illustrations.
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I was just reminded of Racinet's Costume History, which was an attempt to illustrate the entire world's clothing and ornamentation. They're very beautiful, richly informative illustrations.
Mysterious Monsters (1978)
Monster books for adults in the '70s were, uh, clearly for adults. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/mysterious-monsters-1978/ #TTRPG
Monster books for adults in the '70s were, uh, clearly for adults. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/mysterious-monsters-1978/ #TTRPG
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Mysterious Monsters (1978)
Monster books for adults in the '70s were, uh, clearly for adults. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/mysterious-monsters-1978/ #TTRPG
Monster books for adults in the '70s were, uh, clearly for adults. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/mysterious-monsters-1978/ #TTRPG
Quietly celebrating M.R. from Pennsylvania, our new subscriber of the day!
I'm not against quietly celebrating TWO new subscribers, though.
I'm not against quietly celebrating TWO new subscribers, though.
Finished my edit of the January issue of Unwinnable, another banger on the way. When it arrives, I'll be turning off the year-end subscription special, so if you want all of our 2025 offerings, now's the time to subscribe. 5 bucks, 24 magazines!
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January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Quietly celebrating M.R. from Pennsylvania, our new subscriber of the day!
I'm not against quietly celebrating TWO new subscribers, though.
I'm not against quietly celebrating TWO new subscribers, though.
Finished my edit of the January issue of Unwinnable, another banger on the way. When it arrives, I'll be turning off the year-end subscription special, so if you want all of our 2025 offerings, now's the time to subscribe. 5 bucks, 24 magazines!
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January 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Finished my edit of the January issue of Unwinnable, another banger on the way. When it arrives, I'll be turning off the year-end subscription special, so if you want all of our 2025 offerings, now's the time to subscribe. 5 bucks, 24 magazines!
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The Hamlyn Book of Monsters (1984)
In just ten years, the scope of a children's monster book has changed
radically. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-hamlyn-book-of-monsters-1984/ #TTRPG
In just ten years, the scope of a children's monster book has changed
radically. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-hamlyn-book-of-monsters-1984/ #TTRPG
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The Hamlyn Book of Monsters (1984)
In just ten years, the scope of a children's monster book has changed
radically. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-hamlyn-book-of-monsters-1984/ #TTRPG
In just ten years, the scope of a children's monster book has changed
radically. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-hamlyn-book-of-monsters-1984/ #TTRPG
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January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Unwinnable co-owner/vice publisher Sara Clemens is wondering if today is YOUR day to be our daily New Subscriber. Me too! Do it! Read good words!
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Monsters (1976)
An excellent example of a children's monster book from the '70s. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/monsters-1976/ #TTRPG
An excellent example of a children's monster book from the '70s. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/monsters-1976/ #TTRPG
January 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Monsters (1976)
An excellent example of a children's monster book from the '70s. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/monsters-1976/ #TTRPG
An excellent example of a children's monster book from the '70s. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/monsters-1976/ #TTRPG
My goal this year is to get one new subscriber for Unwinnable Monthly every day. Is that you, today? If you do it, you also get all 24 issues from 2025 right now, which is a pretty good distraction, if you want to be distracted.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
My goal this year is to get one new subscriber for Unwinnable Monthly every day. Is that you, today? If you do it, you also get all 24 issues from 2025 right now, which is a pretty good distraction, if you want to be distracted.
unwinnable.com/subscribe/
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A Fantastic Bestiary (1969)
Perhaps an important inspiration for the _Monster Manual_. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/a-fantastic-bestiary-1969/ #TTRPG
Perhaps an important inspiration for the _Monster Manual_. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/a-fantastic-bestiary-1969/ #TTRPG
January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A Fantastic Bestiary (1969)
Perhaps an important inspiration for the _Monster Manual_. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/a-fantastic-bestiary-1969/ #TTRPG
Perhaps an important inspiration for the _Monster Manual_. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/a-fantastic-bestiary-1969/ #TTRPG
Dark Tower
Can you defeat the tower before the tower defeats you? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/dark-tower-2/ #TTRPG
Can you defeat the tower before the tower defeats you? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/dark-tower-2/ #TTRPG
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Dark Tower
Can you defeat the tower before the tower defeats you? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/dark-tower-2/ #TTRPG
Can you defeat the tower before the tower defeats you? Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/dark-tower-2/ #TTRPG
Miniature Painting - 2022
Year One in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2022/ #TTRPG
Year One in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2022/ #TTRPG
January 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Miniature Painting - 2022
Year One in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2022/ #TTRPG
Year One in a hobby chronicle. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/miniature-painting-2022/ #TTRPG
Broke out my punk 7-inches to vent some spleen and The Dicks were the first one on the turntable. 1980. Describing the same violent, bullshit policing we still have 46 years later, and have had since time immemorial.
Maybe THIS time we'll stay angry enough to change things.
Maybe THIS time we'll stay angry enough to change things.
January 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Broke out my punk 7-inches to vent some spleen and The Dicks were the first one on the turntable. 1980. Describing the same violent, bullshit policing we still have 46 years later, and have had since time immemorial.
Maybe THIS time we'll stay angry enough to change things.
Maybe THIS time we'll stay angry enough to change things.
The End (1995)
All the edginess of the '90s embodied in a single game. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-end-1995/ #TTRPG
All the edginess of the '90s embodied in a single game. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-end-1995/ #TTRPG
January 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The End (1995)
All the edginess of the '90s embodied in a single game. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-end-1995/ #TTRPG
All the edginess of the '90s embodied in a single game. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/the-end-1995/ #TTRPG
I've resolved to be more energetic in promoting Unwinnable this year. Stories deserve to be read! Readers deserve thoughtful stories! These things should be bullshit-free!
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I've resolved to be more energetic in promoting Unwinnable this year. Stories deserve to be read! Readers deserve thoughtful stories! These things should be bullshit-free!
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
In more measurable terms, I'd like to get a new subscriber for every day of 2026.
So, ahem: unwinnable.com/subscribe/
Evergreen post.
General strike now.
January 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Evergreen post.
Millennium’s End (1993)
One of the most complicated RPGs ever created. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/millenniums-end-1993/ #TTRPG
One of the most complicated RPGs ever created. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/millenniums-end-1993/ #TTRPG
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Millennium’s End (1993)
One of the most complicated RPGs ever created. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/millenniums-end-1993/ #TTRPG
One of the most complicated RPGs ever created. Read more here: https://www.vintagerpg.com/2026/01/millenniums-end-1993/ #TTRPG
@daxaeterna.ink Discover feed showed me your post about having trouble with your book cover on Goodreads. If it's still an issue, let me know, I can fix it for you.
January 8, 2026 at 2:28 AM
@daxaeterna.ink Discover feed showed me your post about having trouble with your book cover on Goodreads. If it's still an issue, let me know, I can fix it for you.
Renee Nicole Good was murdered in cold blood and we all of us better get ready to say that over and over again in the coming days.
January 8, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Renee Nicole Good was murdered in cold blood and we all of us better get ready to say that over and over again in the coming days.