Andy Prentice
@andy-p.bsky.social
Usborne Author, rpg enthusiast, windmill tilter, afc, dad
New Book! HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS, is just out. Recently released: THE GOBLIN'S REVENGE, an old school choose your own adventure; Very exciting work in progress: the new Usborne RPG!
New Book! HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS, is just out. Recently released: THE GOBLIN'S REVENGE, an old school choose your own adventure; Very exciting work in progress: the new Usborne RPG!
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Andy Prentice
@andy-p.bsky.social
· Nov 20
My new book HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS is now available in all bookshops! I'm really proud of it because it's trying to do something different: to show how history is made and why it is a story. It's also an incredibly beautiful book. Paul Boston, the illustrator did a fantastic job.
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Calvin & Hobbes is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic strips of all time and I feel like we STILL underrate it.
June 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Calvin & Hobbes is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic strips of all time and I feel like we STILL underrate it.
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Old message from my friend Simon: “Promised you a list of names of poisonous British mushrooms. I realise now that it reads like a list of rejected Cocteau Twins song titles.”
April 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Old message from my friend Simon: “Promised you a list of names of poisonous British mushrooms. I realise now that it reads like a list of rejected Cocteau Twins song titles.”
History for beginners! "Focusing on whos and hows, rather than straightforward facts and dates, this invaluable guide invites 8 or 9+ readers to consider what history is and how it’s created, weighing evidence and developing habits of critical thinking" Thanks Imogen. I'm so proud of this book!
Last kids roundup of 2024 - gorgeous 📚 from @karlnewson.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @martinimpey.bsky.social @hilarymckay.bsky.social @anjasusanj.bsky.social @chrisvickwrites.bsky.social @andy-p.bsky.social and more ✨ www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Sibling rivalry, a massive shark, anti-Nazi resistance in Norway, a brilliant romcom, and a tale of power and betrayal
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2024 at 10:16 AM
History for beginners! "Focusing on whos and hows, rather than straightforward facts and dates, this invaluable guide invites 8 or 9+ readers to consider what history is and how it’s created, weighing evidence and developing habits of critical thinking" Thanks Imogen. I'm so proud of this book!
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Great time to remind everyone to check out Arne's PSG art tutorial. It covers a lot of topics quickly and applies to all art, including #gameart. Especially good for #handpainted texturing too!
https://buff.ly/3UUmo0b
https://buff.ly/3UUmo0b
December 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Great time to remind everyone to check out Arne's PSG art tutorial. It covers a lot of topics quickly and applies to all art, including #gameart. Especially good for #handpainted texturing too!
https://buff.ly/3UUmo0b
https://buff.ly/3UUmo0b
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🔥 This week's Arsenal long-read is up.
Some scattered rants to start. Then, drawing on @carloncarpenter.bsky.social's brilliant research, I talk about Kai's deployment and argue for one way to improve in open play: increased presence, volume of runners, and lower-percentage risk-taking in the box.
Some scattered rants to start. Then, drawing on @carloncarpenter.bsky.social's brilliant research, I talk about Kai's deployment and argue for one way to improve in open play: increased presence, volume of runners, and lower-percentage risk-taking in the box.
What's in the box
Assorted thoughts on the current moment's aggravations, tactics, and lessons. Then: Kai Havertz and one area that can boost open-play chances: more presence, runners, and risk-taking in the box
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December 11, 2024 at 5:36 PM
🔥 This week's Arsenal long-read is up.
Some scattered rants to start. Then, drawing on @carloncarpenter.bsky.social's brilliant research, I talk about Kai's deployment and argue for one way to improve in open play: increased presence, volume of runners, and lower-percentage risk-taking in the box.
Some scattered rants to start. Then, drawing on @carloncarpenter.bsky.social's brilliant research, I talk about Kai's deployment and argue for one way to improve in open play: increased presence, volume of runners, and lower-percentage risk-taking in the box.
I feel this is more true every day. It's very cool. You are the stories you tell yourself
Being an artist is so weird cause you can want a thing to exist and then you can make that happen.
Like I am a sorcerer.
Like I am a sorcerer.
December 11, 2024 at 8:21 AM
I feel this is more true every day. It's very cool. You are the stories you tell yourself
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One well known challenge in writing RPGs is that the rulebook needs to serve multiple purposes. It needs to convey information about the game fiction/setting, instruct the reader how to play AND serve as a reference for the rules once play begins.
That's a tall order.
That's a tall order.
December 8, 2024 at 3:15 PM
One well known challenge in writing RPGs is that the rulebook needs to serve multiple purposes. It needs to convey information about the game fiction/setting, instruct the reader how to play AND serve as a reference for the rules once play begins.
That's a tall order.
That's a tall order.
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Someone once defined “charm” in art as successful ends achieved by seemingly inadequate means.
Here's Alex Toth depicting a rogue pilot's last hurrah as he gives up trying to land his burning biplane, and instead roars into the air, loops, & smashes into the ground.
Here's Alex Toth depicting a rogue pilot's last hurrah as he gives up trying to land his burning biplane, and instead roars into the air, loops, & smashes into the ground.
December 6, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Someone once defined “charm” in art as successful ends achieved by seemingly inadequate means.
Here's Alex Toth depicting a rogue pilot's last hurrah as he gives up trying to land his burning biplane, and instead roars into the air, loops, & smashes into the ground.
Here's Alex Toth depicting a rogue pilot's last hurrah as he gives up trying to land his burning biplane, and instead roars into the air, loops, & smashes into the ground.
Really excited about this game, the first was my fave RPG for years.
I'm so happy to share that Citizen Sleeper 2 releases Jan 31st 2025!🚀
Play our dice-driven RPG on PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Gamepass in less than 2 months!
Wishlist now to be notified the moment the game goes live 💫
Play our dice-driven RPG on PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Gamepass in less than 2 months!
Wishlist now to be notified the moment the game goes live 💫
December 5, 2024 at 11:43 PM
Really excited about this game, the first was my fave RPG for years.
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Designing a big cutaway spread for the moon comic. These are always the best.
December 4, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Designing a big cutaway spread for the moon comic. These are always the best.
I love this spread from History for Beginners. (Available now! A must read for all truth-seekers!) Meaning, message and form marry pleasingly. Like all good ideas, the design came to me, fully-formed, while in the shower.
December 4, 2024 at 10:28 AM
I love this spread from History for Beginners. (Available now! A must read for all truth-seekers!) Meaning, message and form marry pleasingly. Like all good ideas, the design came to me, fully-formed, while in the shower.
Had anyone got some suggestions for good comics for a thirteen year old boy? He prefers adventure to drama, I'd say.
December 4, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Had anyone got some suggestions for good comics for a thirteen year old boy? He prefers adventure to drama, I'd say.
Have invented a new low gravity sport. MOONBALL will be the most popular game in the solar system in forty years.
December 2, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Have invented a new low gravity sport. MOONBALL will be the most popular game in the solar system in forty years.
Really excited about the rough design of this picture puzzle. Can't wait to see what the artist does with it.
December 2, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Really excited about the rough design of this picture puzzle. Can't wait to see what the artist does with it.
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These are one of my favourite book series! Very excited for this History one to arrive at my library!! ✨️📚🖤
My new book HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS is now available in all bookshops! I'm really proud of it because it's trying to do something different: to show how history is made and why it is a story. It's also an incredibly beautiful book. Paul Boston, the illustrator did a fantastic job.
November 28, 2024 at 9:02 PM
These are one of my favourite book series! Very excited for this History one to arrive at my library!! ✨️📚🖤
London ain't so bad
November 27, 2024 at 8:32 PM
London ain't so bad
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One of my favorite parts of working in the game industry is finding ways to share our files with anyone whose ever wanted to try there hand at making something. Today, I'm delighted to be able to share with you the official development kit for Arcs. Have fun! boardgamegeek.com/thread/34126...
November 26, 2024 at 8:59 PM
One of my favorite parts of working in the game industry is finding ways to share our files with anyone whose ever wanted to try there hand at making something. Today, I'm delighted to be able to share with you the official development kit for Arcs. Have fun! boardgamegeek.com/thread/34126...
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New Quinn's Quest video!
Hopefully Quinns kickflips through a portal onto Bluesky soon.
youtu.be/kHIcXnfdv94?...
Hopefully Quinns kickflips through a portal onto Bluesky soon.
youtu.be/kHIcXnfdv94?...
Quinns Quest Reviews: There's a Skating RPG, and it's a Masterpiece
YouTube video by Quinns Quest
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November 26, 2024 at 9:32 PM
New Quinn's Quest video!
Hopefully Quinns kickflips through a portal onto Bluesky soon.
youtu.be/kHIcXnfdv94?...
Hopefully Quinns kickflips through a portal onto Bluesky soon.
youtu.be/kHIcXnfdv94?...
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Can confirm!
November 22, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Can confirm!
This is superb
I decided to try writing a bestiary. Everyone else is doing minimalism, so I thought I would try maximalist entries. But, you know, like, *useful* maximalist.
goblinpunch.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-...
#osr #ttrpg #bestiary
goblinpunch.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-...
#osr #ttrpg #bestiary
The Monstrome
So I've been writing like I used to--just sitting down and writing for 5 hours straight. This shit is exhausting. I don't know how I used ...
goblinpunch.blogspot.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:24 AM
This is superb
My new book HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS is now available in all bookshops! I'm really proud of it because it's trying to do something different: to show how history is made and why it is a story. It's also an incredibly beautiful book. Paul Boston, the illustrator did a fantastic job.
November 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM
My new book HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS is now available in all bookshops! I'm really proud of it because it's trying to do something different: to show how history is made and why it is a story. It's also an incredibly beautiful book. Paul Boston, the illustrator did a fantastic job.
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On the subject of adults reading kids books, Aimed at top of KS2, Goblins Revenge by @andy-p.bsky.social swipes off Tolkien, a downtrodden goblin makes good with evocative imagery, cool escape room picture puzzles, tactical combat, impactful decision making.
August 7, 2024 at 8:30 PM
On the subject of adults reading kids books, Aimed at top of KS2, Goblins Revenge by @andy-p.bsky.social swipes off Tolkien, a downtrodden goblin makes good with evocative imagery, cool escape room picture puzzles, tactical combat, impactful decision making.