S. Kaiya J. || Mirror-lock Atelier
@mirror-lock.bsky.social
Contemplative indie tabletop games: HER ODYSSEY, GALATEA, UNTITLED MOTH GAME, & more. Worldbuilding examination. Character and roleplay theory. Opinions about fonts. She/her. You look lost, follow me. https://mirror-lock.com & https://mirror-lock.itch.io
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📌 Hello Bluesky! I'm Kaiya, a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG designer, roleplay theorist, and occasional AP performer. Current project: The Worldbuilder's Almanac (still accepting late pledges!) I also post daily peeks into my indie RPG downloads folder.
Full portfolio and mailing list at mirror-lock.com!
Full portfolio and mailing list at mirror-lock.com!
My ongoing crusade to try to get my mom to stop buying me random items of clothing expecting me to find room in my luggage for them has hit an obstacle this year: the jacket she got me is actually really nice
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
My ongoing crusade to try to get my mom to stop buying me random items of clothing expecting me to find room in my luggage for them has hit an obstacle this year: the jacket she got me is actually really nice
Pickle is one of my oldest friends (we’ve known each other more than half our lives) and I highly recommend giving him a follow!
I like history, LARPs and other traditional RPGs, video games enhanced by spreadsheets, and democratic values.
My current Big Artistic Project is a forum quest adaptation of a Discord RPG I played in 2021, which can be found here: forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/hell... .
My current Big Artistic Project is a forum quest adaptation of a Discord RPG I played in 2021, which can be found here: forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/hell... .
Hellgate Hotel: A Quest of Friendship and Demons Fantasy
When the suits-and-sorcery land of Orolin was threatened by a demonic invasion, Maria Francisca answered the call. Now, alongside a dozen of Orolin's greatest (and most idiosyncratic) heroes, she figh...
forums.sufficientvelocity.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Pickle is one of my oldest friends (we’ve known each other more than half our lives) and I highly recommend giving him a follow!
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I like history, LARPs and other traditional RPGs, video games enhanced by spreadsheets, and democratic values.
My current Big Artistic Project is a forum quest adaptation of a Discord RPG I played in 2021, which can be found here: forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/hell... .
My current Big Artistic Project is a forum quest adaptation of a Discord RPG I played in 2021, which can be found here: forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/hell... .
Hellgate Hotel: A Quest of Friendship and Demons Fantasy
When the suits-and-sorcery land of Orolin was threatened by a demonic invasion, Maria Francisca answered the call. Now, alongside a dozen of Orolin's greatest (and most idiosyncratic) heroes, she figh...
forums.sufficientvelocity.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I like history, LARPs and other traditional RPGs, video games enhanced by spreadsheets, and democratic values.
My current Big Artistic Project is a forum quest adaptation of a Discord RPG I played in 2021, which can be found here: forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/hell... .
My current Big Artistic Project is a forum quest adaptation of a Discord RPG I played in 2021, which can be found here: forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/hell... .
Good morning, Bluesky. We’ve all made it through one heck of a weekend.
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Good morning, Bluesky. We’ve all made it through one heck of a weekend.
I’ll be at the TTRPG self-publisher meetup today! As always, you can identify me by the pins on my purse:
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I’ll be at the TTRPG self-publisher meetup today! As always, you can identify me by the pins on my purse:
If you’re looking for me at PAX, this is my fit for today
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
If you’re looking for me at PAX, this is my fit for today
So @sebastianyue.bsky.social described swapping business cards as the best trading card game and I just want everyone to know they’re so right
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
So @sebastianyue.bsky.social described swapping business cards as the best trading card game and I just want everyone to know they’re so right
If you’re looking to pick up Galatea or any number of other cool indie TTRPGs this weekend, check out the Side Quest Books & Games booth in the PAX Together Intersection room!
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
If you’re looking to pick up Galatea or any number of other cool indie TTRPGs this weekend, check out the Side Quest Books & Games booth in the PAX Together Intersection room!
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Look it's a bunch of cool games! Mine is right there near them!
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Look it's a bunch of cool games! Mine is right there near them!
Keep a weather eye out, PAX Unplugged attendees! If you spot these pins on a purse strap, it’s me - stop me, say hi, and ask for a hug and/or a business card!
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Keep a weather eye out, PAX Unplugged attendees! If you spot these pins on a purse strap, it’s me - stop me, say hi, and ask for a hug and/or a business card!
A reminder that I’d love to run out of the business cards I brought with me, so if you see me at PAX this weekend please ask me for one!
About to order some business cards for the very first time. I'm trying to convince myself that these will actually get used and I'm not over-ordering, so if you see me at PAX U please ask me for one! If you're feeling extra nice you can look at it, nod sagely, and jot a note down on the back of it
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A reminder that I’d love to run out of the business cards I brought with me, so if you see me at PAX this weekend please ask me for one!
A perfectly normal middle-seat airplane pastime
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A perfectly normal middle-seat airplane pastime
I almost definitely have not packed warm enough clothes for Philly in November
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I almost definitely have not packed warm enough clothes for Philly in November
Changing the return flight for just one out of two travelers, to a different day and a different airport, for a reservation that's already been checked in, is no mean feat. I am impressed by how much this travel agent is just taking it in stride
November 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Changing the return flight for just one out of two travelers, to a different day and a different airport, for a reservation that's already been checked in, is no mean feat. I am impressed by how much this travel agent is just taking it in stride
me two weeks ago: "I'll just pull a costume out of my closet for this PAX game"
me now: handsewing black trim, brass buttons, epaulets, and a custom patch onto a jacket with color-matched thread, all of which were purchased within the past week
me now: handsewing black trim, brass buttons, epaulets, and a custom patch onto a jacket with color-matched thread, all of which were purchased within the past week
November 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
me two weeks ago: "I'll just pull a costume out of my closet for this PAX game"
me now: handsewing black trim, brass buttons, epaulets, and a custom patch onto a jacket with color-matched thread, all of which were purchased within the past week
me now: handsewing black trim, brass buttons, epaulets, and a custom patch onto a jacket with color-matched thread, all of which were purchased within the past week
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Christmas Eve will be the debut of CHILDREN OF HEAVEN, the brand-new solo drawing TTRPG I wrote for a GAST stretch goal! You play as a homeless child entrusted with a profound secret: God has been thrown out of heaven, and demons stalk the earth. I'm excited to see where GM Justin takes the story!
And lastly, in partnership with @hatchedgames.bsky.social, enjoy four spooky solo tales with IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER: TALES FROM GAST
Ft. @zoupmachine.bsky.social @shaghik.com @grantorwhatever.bsky.social @4evergmjustin.bsky.social
Coming Wednesday in December starting on Dec 3!
Ft. @zoupmachine.bsky.social @shaghik.com @grantorwhatever.bsky.social @4evergmjustin.bsky.social
Coming Wednesday in December starting on Dec 3!
November 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Christmas Eve will be the debut of CHILDREN OF HEAVEN, the brand-new solo drawing TTRPG I wrote for a GAST stretch goal! You play as a homeless child entrusted with a profound secret: God has been thrown out of heaven, and demons stalk the earth. I'm excited to see where GM Justin takes the story!
Have you ever been so desperate to procrastinate at work that you've vacuumed your keyboard?
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Have you ever been so desperate to procrastinate at work that you've vacuumed your keyboard?
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We'll be in #Booth3701 at #PaxUnplugged2025 this weekend in Philadelphia.
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
We'll be in #Booth3701 at #PaxUnplugged2025 this weekend in Philadelphia.
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
Here's a list of the 238 games from 119 member-publishers we'll have:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/PAX-Un...
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SEE YOU SOON, PAX U! Can’t wait to show y’all the incredible games we’re bringing along from new, micro, and marginalized creators. It’s such an honor to be in the PTI room and sponsoring Demo Days!
Who will we see there??
Who will we see there??
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
SEE YOU SOON, PAX U! Can’t wait to show y’all the incredible games we’re bringing along from new, micro, and marginalized creators. It’s such an honor to be in the PTI room and sponsoring Demo Days!
Who will we see there??
Who will we see there??
A brief Kickstarter update for The Worldbuilder's Almanac is now available to backers, including a link to a preview of the full prompt for the King of Spades!
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 AM
A brief Kickstarter update for The Worldbuilder's Almanac is now available to backers, including a link to a preview of the full prompt for the King of Spades!
Good morning, Bluesky. We’ve survived yet another weekend.
November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Good morning, Bluesky. We’ve survived yet another weekend.
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My sibling told me that they had to teach several of their younger early 20s colleagues how to search for things with ctrl+f and i think about that often when people talk about how good ai is
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My sibling told me that they had to teach several of their younger early 20s colleagues how to search for things with ctrl+f and i think about that often when people talk about how good ai is
📀 POSHANKA 📀
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
📀 POSHANKA 📀
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HAHAHA guess who added stuff to their stock art shop and then forgot to tell anyone about it 🫠
In definitely unrelated news - there're some new files in my stock art shop
www.alderdoodle.co.uk/shop
In definitely unrelated news - there're some new files in my stock art shop
www.alderdoodle.co.uk/shop
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
HAHAHA guess who added stuff to their stock art shop and then forgot to tell anyone about it 🫠
In definitely unrelated news - there're some new files in my stock art shop
www.alderdoodle.co.uk/shop
In definitely unrelated news - there're some new files in my stock art shop
www.alderdoodle.co.uk/shop