Gilyu
@gilyu.bsky.social
He/Him - EN/FR
Cursed to be sleepy. TTRPG enthusiast, dabbler in game dev and Monster Hunter addict. Reads too many manga and light novels. Loves hearing people talk about things they like.
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Cursed to be sleepy. TTRPG enthusiast, dabbler in game dev and Monster Hunter addict. Reads too many manga and light novels. Loves hearing people talk about things they like.
Icon by @madqueenmomo.bsky.social
Banner from Atelier Sophie 2
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Me at work: "GOD i dont wanna BE here i wanna CREATE. I wanna make CONTENT. I wanna PAINT MINIS or work on YOUTUBE scripts or record FOOTAGE for youtube VIDEOS"
Me as soon as i get off work: ".... i dont know what to do that's creative and i'm just gonna watch cartoons."
Me as soon as i get off work: ".... i dont know what to do that's creative and i'm just gonna watch cartoons."
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Me at work: "GOD i dont wanna BE here i wanna CREATE. I wanna make CONTENT. I wanna PAINT MINIS or work on YOUTUBE scripts or record FOOTAGE for youtube VIDEOS"
Me as soon as i get off work: ".... i dont know what to do that's creative and i'm just gonna watch cartoons."
Me as soon as i get off work: ".... i dont know what to do that's creative and i'm just gonna watch cartoons."
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We gotta double, triple, quadruple that negativity people.
They should be scared to even use words with AI in them.
They should be scared to ever speak again.
They should be scared to even use words with AI in them.
They should be scared to ever speak again.
Jensen Huang of Nvidia, $NVDA, has said relentless negativity around AI is hurting society and has done a lot of damage, per Techspot.
January 21, 2026 at 5:32 PM
We gotta double, triple, quadruple that negativity people.
They should be scared to even use words with AI in them.
They should be scared to ever speak again.
They should be scared to even use words with AI in them.
They should be scared to ever speak again.
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If you're a French speaker, Les fondations de l'imaginaire localizes indie TTRPGs into French, and they now have an itch page with the first 19 games they've translated!
fondationsimaginaire.itch.io
fondationsimaginaire.itch.io
Les fondations de l'imaginaire
fondationsimaginaire.itch.io
January 18, 2026 at 4:58 PM
If you're a French speaker, Les fondations de l'imaginaire localizes indie TTRPGs into French, and they now have an itch page with the first 19 games they've translated!
fondationsimaginaire.itch.io
fondationsimaginaire.itch.io
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You know what actually matters about ttrpgs? The friends we made along the way
January 17, 2026 at 1:09 AM
You know what actually matters about ttrpgs? The friends we made along the way
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Garchomp Sword and Shield
January 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Garchomp Sword and Shield
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Sisters
Devola and Popola - NieR
Devola and Popola - NieR
January 16, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Sisters
Devola and Popola - NieR
Devola and Popola - NieR
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We added a couple of artists to our small resource document!
If you are looking for cool art for your TTRPG project, we compiled a bunch of nice places to look!
wendigoworkshop.itch.io/art-resource...
If you are looking for cool art for your TTRPG project, we compiled a bunch of nice places to look!
wendigoworkshop.itch.io/art-resource...
Art Resources for Broke TTRPG Creators! by WendigoWorkshop
A small document with a bunch of resources for TTRPG creators on a budget
wendigoworkshop.itch.io
January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
We added a couple of artists to our small resource document!
If you are looking for cool art for your TTRPG project, we compiled a bunch of nice places to look!
wendigoworkshop.itch.io/art-resource...
If you are looking for cool art for your TTRPG project, we compiled a bunch of nice places to look!
wendigoworkshop.itch.io/art-resource...
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My saying is always "A game is like a baby horse. If it can stand, it can run."
It may be gangly and awkward, but it will only get stronger by running.
It may be gangly and awkward, but it will only get stronger by running.
playtest early! playtest because it's fun. you're going to surprise yourself with how little game is needed for a meaningful playtest.
Playtest early.
Lo-res prototypes: Encourage players to focus on fewer parts. Are easier to change. Encourage a wider range of feedback.
High-res prototypes, or semi-complete games, can be hard to test. They're often too busy, complicated, and polished to get honest, sometimes tough, feedback.
Lo-res prototypes: Encourage players to focus on fewer parts. Are easier to change. Encourage a wider range of feedback.
High-res prototypes, or semi-complete games, can be hard to test. They're often too busy, complicated, and polished to get honest, sometimes tough, feedback.
January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
My saying is always "A game is like a baby horse. If it can stand, it can run."
It may be gangly and awkward, but it will only get stronger by running.
It may be gangly and awkward, but it will only get stronger by running.
Whole thread is great and is why I often say that the biggest bane of playing TTRPGs (after scheduling) is mismatch of expectations. I usually talk about it in a context of tone, scope and the like since I'm not a game designer but the point is the same
Our expectations are going to be completely out of whack. We are not going to be able to communicate or play effectively as a result.
This is not because Jeff's knowledge is good or my ignorance is bad, but because we lack of medium of communication.
This is not because Jeff's knowledge is good or my ignorance is bad, but because we lack of medium of communication.
January 14, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Whole thread is great and is why I often say that the biggest bane of playing TTRPGs (after scheduling) is mismatch of expectations. I usually talk about it in a context of tone, scope and the like since I'm not a game designer but the point is the same
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Our expectations are going to be completely out of whack. We are not going to be able to communicate or play effectively as a result.
This is not because Jeff's knowledge is good or my ignorance is bad, but because we lack of medium of communication.
This is not because Jeff's knowledge is good or my ignorance is bad, but because we lack of medium of communication.
January 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Our expectations are going to be completely out of whack. We are not going to be able to communicate or play effectively as a result.
This is not because Jeff's knowledge is good or my ignorance is bad, but because we lack of medium of communication.
This is not because Jeff's knowledge is good or my ignorance is bad, but because we lack of medium of communication.
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The developers of PEAK explain pricing
January 12, 2026 at 7:01 AM
The developers of PEAK explain pricing
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“If you don’t play games or watch movies with generative ai, you won’t be able to play new games or watch new movies in the future.”
If that were true, which it isn’t, I’m ok with that. There are enough old movies and enough old games that I’ve never seen or played to last me my life.
If that were true, which it isn’t, I’m ok with that. There are enough old movies and enough old games that I’ve never seen or played to last me my life.
January 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
“If you don’t play games or watch movies with generative ai, you won’t be able to play new games or watch new movies in the future.”
If that were true, which it isn’t, I’m ok with that. There are enough old movies and enough old games that I’ve never seen or played to last me my life.
If that were true, which it isn’t, I’m ok with that. There are enough old movies and enough old games that I’ve never seen or played to last me my life.
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B U B Z I A @bubzia.bsky.social #AGDQ2026
January 10, 2026 at 4:21 AM
B U B Z I A @bubzia.bsky.social #AGDQ2026
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And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others
Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
And we are LIVE! The solo gaming event of the year, Solo But Not Alone 6!
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
Buy 90 items for only $10, all-new singleplayer TTRPGS! We have horny ones, we have scary ones, we have therapeutic ones and kid-friendly ones and more!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Actually stick to a solo TTRPG this time! Last attempt didn't work sadly.
Also, maybe I should try histing something online? I've only hosted PuGs in person but that was many years ago and times have changed. We'll see
Also, maybe I should try histing something online? I've only hosted PuGs in person but that was many years ago and times have changed. We'll see
What TTRPG new year resolutions have you made for 2026? ✨
Are you aiming to play more Solo TTRPG's? Looking to improve your character creation skills? Or how about adding to your dice hoard?
#ttrpg #solottrpg #tabletop
Are you aiming to play more Solo TTRPG's? Looking to improve your character creation skills? Or how about adding to your dice hoard?
#ttrpg #solottrpg #tabletop
January 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Actually stick to a solo TTRPG this time! Last attempt didn't work sadly.
Also, maybe I should try histing something online? I've only hosted PuGs in person but that was many years ago and times have changed. We'll see
Also, maybe I should try histing something online? I've only hosted PuGs in person but that was many years ago and times have changed. We'll see
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something very special about the way it is explicitly and unavoidably *formed of* games culture, rooted in games culture; while pointedly a counter to the false idea that games culture is inherently exclusionary, hostile, reactionary.
January 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
something very special about the way it is explicitly and unavoidably *formed of* games culture, rooted in games culture; while pointedly a counter to the false idea that games culture is inherently exclusionary, hostile, reactionary.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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January 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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dentist: you need to avoid crunchy things for a few days
me: storygames only, got it
me: storygames only, got it
January 6, 2026 at 3:44 AM
dentist: you need to avoid crunchy things for a few days
me: storygames only, got it
me: storygames only, got it
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From the GBF art team to commemorate the end of Tale of the 108: all 12 Divine Generals, together at last!
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January 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
From the GBF art team to commemorate the end of Tale of the 108: all 12 Divine Generals, together at last!
(Typo corrected)
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