Christian Ellingsen
@mrellingsen.bsky.social
I write, and I do other things. Mostly, I write things like The Cities Within the Box.
Website: www.christianellingsen.net
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15528053.Christian_Ellingsen
Website: www.christianellingsen.net
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15528053.Christian_Ellingsen
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The Cities Within the Box (The Remnants Book 3) eBook : Ellingsen, Christian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The Cities Within the Box (The Remnants Book 3) eBook : Ellingsen, Christian: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Woo’hoo. It’s here. The Cities Within the Box is out in the world.
If you like your portal fantasy a little bit surreal, a tad noir-y and with the tiniest splash of Christmas, then please do try my new novella out today on #Kindle
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#Fantasy #FantasyBooks #PortalFantasy #Novella
If you like your portal fantasy a little bit surreal, a tad noir-y and with the tiniest splash of Christmas, then please do try my new novella out today on #Kindle
amzn.eu/d/bHkUA2Q
#Fantasy #FantasyBooks #PortalFantasy #Novella
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I am begging you to keep using your brain for tasks rather than genAI.
Thinking and doing are good for you. You don't want atrophy of muscles, so why would you want the brain equivalent?
Thinking and doing are good for you. You don't want atrophy of muscles, so why would you want the brain equivalent?
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I am begging you to keep using your brain for tasks rather than genAI.
Thinking and doing are good for you. You don't want atrophy of muscles, so why would you want the brain equivalent?
Thinking and doing are good for you. You don't want atrophy of muscles, so why would you want the brain equivalent?
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The official database of works eligible for the Anthropic AI settlement has been released and, as I suspected, many authors are screwed. Basically, if your books weren't officially registered with the US Copyright Office you're out of luck. 1/ secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/results
October 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The official database of works eligible for the Anthropic AI settlement has been released and, as I suspected, many authors are screwed. Basically, if your books weren't officially registered with the US Copyright Office you're out of luck. 1/ secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/results
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The #Cypher crowdfund is STILL in overtime mode—people pledging or adjusting their pledge so it extends the deadline! Sixteen hours into overtime and we're at $994,314 … we might make it to one million!
It's still going! We're in OVERTIME with @montecookgames.com !
Check out Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better! on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Check out Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better! on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...
www.backerkit.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The #Cypher crowdfund is STILL in overtime mode—people pledging or adjusting their pledge so it extends the deadline! Sixteen hours into overtime and we're at $994,314 … we might make it to one million!
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I dont know how @montecookgames.com backerkit has stayed in overtime for so freaking long. But it's only like 8k away from hitting 1mil. The deals were too good to pass up! You can still go back it now and get a TON of stuff out of it. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...
www.backerkit.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I dont know how @montecookgames.com backerkit has stayed in overtime for so freaking long. But it's only like 8k away from hitting 1mil. The deals were too good to pass up! You can still go back it now and get a TON of stuff out of it. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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Less than 20 hours left and folks are on the Backertrain pushing this campaign up! 😍🤩
Let’s see where we can get to!
mymcg.info/cs2
Please share/talk about/recommend /push or gently prod the campaign! We’d love Cypher to be in the $1M hall of fame and this is something everyone can help with 😍
Let’s see where we can get to!
mymcg.info/cs2
Please share/talk about/recommend /push or gently prod the campaign! We’d love Cypher to be in the $1M hall of fame and this is something everyone can help with 😍
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...
mymcg.info
September 26, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Less than 20 hours left and folks are on the Backertrain pushing this campaign up! 😍🤩
Let’s see where we can get to!
mymcg.info/cs2
Please share/talk about/recommend /push or gently prod the campaign! We’d love Cypher to be in the $1M hall of fame and this is something everyone can help with 😍
Let’s see where we can get to!
mymcg.info/cs2
Please share/talk about/recommend /push or gently prod the campaign! We’d love Cypher to be in the $1M hall of fame and this is something everyone can help with 😍
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We're now 8 HOURS into Overtime Mode, and the Cypher campaign is just shy of $1MM. It's still an amazing deal. Give it a look while it's still going!
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
September 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We're now 8 HOURS into Overtime Mode, and the Cypher campaign is just shy of $1MM. It's still an amazing deal. Give it a look while it's still going!
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
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WE'RE IN OVERTIME!
As long as the Backertrain is chugging along, Cypher is STILL LIVE! Join over 5,000 people to bring Cypher to life!
How long will overtime last?? That's entirely up to you! It's been HOURS on our last campaigns! Choo choo 🚂🚂🚂
mymcg.info/cypher
As long as the Backertrain is chugging along, Cypher is STILL LIVE! Join over 5,000 people to bring Cypher to life!
How long will overtime last?? That's entirely up to you! It's been HOURS on our last campaigns! Choo choo 🚂🚂🚂
mymcg.info/cypher
September 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
WE'RE IN OVERTIME!
As long as the Backertrain is chugging along, Cypher is STILL LIVE! Join over 5,000 people to bring Cypher to life!
How long will overtime last?? That's entirely up to you! It's been HOURS on our last campaigns! Choo choo 🚂🚂🚂
mymcg.info/cypher
As long as the Backertrain is chugging along, Cypher is STILL LIVE! Join over 5,000 people to bring Cypher to life!
How long will overtime last?? That's entirely up to you! It's been HOURS on our last campaigns! Choo choo 🚂🚂🚂
mymcg.info/cypher
Check out Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better! on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...
www.backerkit.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Check out Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better! on @BackerKit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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Ok: so it's the final stretch (with only 9 hours left) to jump on the new Cypher bandwagon.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
I've had the opportunity to playtest the system with the designers of @montecookgames.com, and here's a little thread with 3 reasons I am in love with the new system:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
I've had the opportunity to playtest the system with the designers of @montecookgames.com, and here's a little thread with 3 reasons I am in love with the new system:
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...
www.backerkit.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Ok: so it's the final stretch (with only 9 hours left) to jump on the new Cypher bandwagon.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
I've had the opportunity to playtest the system with the designers of @montecookgames.com, and here's a little thread with 3 reasons I am in love with the new system:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
I've had the opportunity to playtest the system with the designers of @montecookgames.com, and here's a little thread with 3 reasons I am in love with the new system:
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We're making SIX NEW BOOKS for the Cypher crowdfunding campaign!
Get the new corebook slipcase set, plus a new edition of Predation and the Strange, the Cypher bestiary, and (if we unlock it), the Cypher Character Options!
Back CYPHER now!
mymcg.info/cypher
Get the new corebook slipcase set, plus a new edition of Predation and the Strange, the Cypher bestiary, and (if we unlock it), the Cypher Character Options!
Back CYPHER now!
mymcg.info/cypher
September 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
We're making SIX NEW BOOKS for the Cypher crowdfunding campaign!
Get the new corebook slipcase set, plus a new edition of Predation and the Strange, the Cypher bestiary, and (if we unlock it), the Cypher Character Options!
Back CYPHER now!
mymcg.info/cypher
Get the new corebook slipcase set, plus a new edition of Predation and the Strange, the Cypher bestiary, and (if we unlock it), the Cypher Character Options!
Back CYPHER now!
mymcg.info/cypher
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🔓🔓 UNLOCKED: Expanded Predation!
🔒🔒 UP NEXT: Another book??? We want to bring a Cypher Character Options book to life! With less than 48 hours left in the campaign, will you help make it happen?!
Back now!
mymcg.info/cypher
🔒🔒 UP NEXT: Another book??? We want to bring a Cypher Character Options book to life! With less than 48 hours left in the campaign, will you help make it happen?!
Back now!
mymcg.info/cypher
September 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🔓🔓 UNLOCKED: Expanded Predation!
🔒🔒 UP NEXT: Another book??? We want to bring a Cypher Character Options book to life! With less than 48 hours left in the campaign, will you help make it happen?!
Back now!
mymcg.info/cypher
🔒🔒 UP NEXT: Another book??? We want to bring a Cypher Character Options book to life! With less than 48 hours left in the campaign, will you help make it happen?!
Back now!
mymcg.info/cypher
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THERE ARE JUST 2 DAYS LEFT TO GET CYPHER!
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
September 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
THERE ARE JUST 2 DAYS LEFT TO GET CYPHER!
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
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It's the FINAL WEEK of the new, upgraded Cypher crowdfunding campaign!
Don't miss out on this amazing deal, plus all the exclusive content we're making, including foil hardcovers, stickers, pins, and more! BACK NOW!
Hurry, it ends FRIDAY!
mymcg.info/cypher
Don't miss out on this amazing deal, plus all the exclusive content we're making, including foil hardcovers, stickers, pins, and more! BACK NOW!
Hurry, it ends FRIDAY!
mymcg.info/cypher
September 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It's the FINAL WEEK of the new, upgraded Cypher crowdfunding campaign!
Don't miss out on this amazing deal, plus all the exclusive content we're making, including foil hardcovers, stickers, pins, and more! BACK NOW!
Hurry, it ends FRIDAY!
mymcg.info/cypher
Don't miss out on this amazing deal, plus all the exclusive content we're making, including foil hardcovers, stickers, pins, and more! BACK NOW!
Hurry, it ends FRIDAY!
mymcg.info/cypher
Now with even more dinosaurs.
Cypher deck expanded—moar dinoasaurs, please!
🔒🔒🔒 We want to unlock a BRAND NEW BOOK! Help us bring an updated version of Predation to life, complete with new adventures, new creatures, and new character options and more of the world Grevakc.
mymcg.info/cypher
🔒🔒🔒 We want to unlock a BRAND NEW BOOK! Help us bring an updated version of Predation to life, complete with new adventures, new creatures, and new character options and more of the world Grevakc.
mymcg.info/cypher
September 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Now with even more dinosaurs.
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I am thrilled to be interviewing @montecookgames.com own Sean Reynolds tonight at 8:30 PM US Eastern. We’ll be talking about Cypher Evolved and what we can expect from the new Cypher! #ttrpg
youtube.com/live/06z2TAA...
youtube.com/live/06z2TAA...
Cypher Evolved with Sean Reynolds!
YouTube video by DM Tales
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September 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I am thrilled to be interviewing @montecookgames.com own Sean Reynolds tonight at 8:30 PM US Eastern. We’ll be talking about Cypher Evolved and what we can expect from the new Cypher! #ttrpg
youtube.com/live/06z2TAA...
youtube.com/live/06z2TAA...
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🧙♂️🚀 For 12 years, the Cypher System created countless diverse worlds, from mystical magic to ancient horrors!
The new edition, Cypher, makes character creation faster than ever while preserving everything fans love. Two beautiful corebooks, endless possibilities.
mymcg.info/cypher
The new edition, Cypher, makes character creation faster than ever while preserving everything fans love. Two beautiful corebooks, endless possibilities.
mymcg.info/cypher
September 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🧙♂️🚀 For 12 years, the Cypher System created countless diverse worlds, from mystical magic to ancient horrors!
The new edition, Cypher, makes character creation faster than ever while preserving everything fans love. Two beautiful corebooks, endless possibilities.
mymcg.info/cypher
The new edition, Cypher, makes character creation faster than ever while preserving everything fans love. Two beautiful corebooks, endless possibilities.
mymcg.info/cypher
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Better, faster, more: mymcg.info/cs2
August 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Better, faster, more: mymcg.info/cs2
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The Cypher campaign is going gangbusters! (Which is a relief; I've poured hundreds of hours into it!) We are now four backers--just FOUR--from hitting a stretch goal to send us into the holiday weekend. Maybe you could check it out, and give this a reskeet while you're at it?
Proud to be the 2,902nd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!! #cyphersystem @montecookgames.com www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...
www.backerkit.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Cypher campaign is going gangbusters! (Which is a relief; I've poured hundreds of hours into it!) We are now four backers--just FOUR--from hitting a stretch goal to send us into the holiday weekend. Maybe you could check it out, and give this a reskeet while you're at it?
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We're just 9 BACKERS AWAY from unlocking a gorgeous upgrade to the Divination Deck!
We want to add foil stamping on the card backs, upgraded paper and finish, and a deluxe box—won't you help us make it?
mymcg.info/cypher
We want to add foil stamping on the card backs, upgraded paper and finish, and a deluxe box—won't you help us make it?
mymcg.info/cypher
August 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We're just 9 BACKERS AWAY from unlocking a gorgeous upgrade to the Divination Deck!
We want to add foil stamping on the card backs, upgraded paper and finish, and a deluxe box—won't you help us make it?
mymcg.info/cypher
We want to add foil stamping on the card backs, upgraded paper and finish, and a deluxe box—won't you help us make it?
mymcg.info/cypher
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🔓🔓 UNLOCKED: We're bringing back a fan-favorite, dimension-hopping setting filled with intrigue, mystery, and planet-threatening danger. That's right: we're officially reprinting THE STRANGE!
Dive into Cypher now to add The Strange to your rewards!
mymcg.info/cypher
Dive into Cypher now to add The Strange to your rewards!
mymcg.info/cypher
August 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🔓🔓 UNLOCKED: We're bringing back a fan-favorite, dimension-hopping setting filled with intrigue, mystery, and planet-threatening danger. That's right: we're officially reprinting THE STRANGE!
Dive into Cypher now to add The Strange to your rewards!
mymcg.info/cypher
Dive into Cypher now to add The Strange to your rewards!
mymcg.info/cypher
Reposted by Christian Ellingsen
1/ As we launch the crowdfunder for the new edition of #CypherSystem, I wanna talk about one of the reasons (A) I'm excited and (B) why doing a new edition is helpful. I have some extra clarity on this topic because of this morning's convo with fellow #Cypher designer @brucecordell.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
1/ As we launch the crowdfunder for the new edition of #CypherSystem, I wanna talk about one of the reasons (A) I'm excited and (B) why doing a new edition is helpful. I have some extra clarity on this topic because of this morning's convo with fellow #Cypher designer @brucecordell.bsky.social
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We just passed 1000 BACKERS for Cypher on Backerkit! That's right—two hours after launch and our Backertain is still going strong! Choo choo! 🚆🚆
Were you backer 1,000?? (And if you weren't, do you want to be backer 1,500?!)
Were you backer 1,000?? (And if you weren't, do you want to be backer 1,500?!)
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus, and fast-paced play Cypher is famous for!
mymcg.info
August 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We just passed 1000 BACKERS for Cypher on Backerkit! That's right—two hours after launch and our Backertain is still going strong! Choo choo! 🚆🚆
Were you backer 1,000?? (And if you weren't, do you want to be backer 1,500?!)
Were you backer 1,000?? (And if you weren't, do you want to be backer 1,500?!)
Excited to be the 1st backer 😍 on BackerKit Crowdfunding for Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!! by @montecookgames.com
Really intrigued to see what they’ve got planned. #TTRPGS
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Really intrigued to see what they’ve got planned. #TTRPGS
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!
The award-winning TTRPG perfect for forging the stories YOU want to play. Lightning-quick character generation. Super easy to GM. Unique and imaginative campaigns. And all the flexibility, story focus...
www.backerkit.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Excited to be the 1st backer 😍 on BackerKit Crowdfunding for Cypher: Faster. Easier. And Even Better!! by @montecookgames.com
Really intrigued to see what they’ve got planned. #TTRPGS
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Really intrigued to see what they’ve got planned. #TTRPGS
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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Saying this again: there is a scammer out there targeting newbie authors, claiming I'm one of their clients. They use different names, and I'm already pursuing legal action. But I have never worked with a PR company, editing service, or book packager, so anybody saying so is lying, period full stop.
August 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Saying this again: there is a scammer out there targeting newbie authors, claiming I'm one of their clients. They use different names, and I'm already pursuing legal action. But I have never worked with a PR company, editing service, or book packager, so anybody saying so is lying, period full stop.
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"Have a Cypher character you love? Want to see that character gorgeously illustrated? Share your character on certain social media to enter MCG’s contest!"
Monte Cook Games wants to commission a custom illustration of your character ON YOUR BEHALF! Read more here:
Monte Cook Games wants to commission a custom illustration of your character ON YOUR BEHALF! Read more here:
Win a Free Drawing of Your Cypher Character!
Cypher players are some of the most inventive and creative gamers out there—and no one knows that better than the MCG team. We have the pleasure of seeing so many amazing fan-made supplements, tools, paintings, writings, drawings, sculptures, cosplays, and more, and we want to give back, so— Monte Cook Games wants to commission a custom illustration of your character on your behalf! Three imaginative winners will receive a full-body character illustration from fantasy artist Olivia Ryan (@oliv_pit), who just so happens to be MCG's social media coordinator! That’s right: we want to give you free art of your beloved Cypher character! Just like Cypher, this raffle is any genre, any setting. All Cypher characters are welcome, no matter if you’re playing Predation, Ptolus, Gunslinger Knights, or your own homebrew setting! The rules for entry are simple: Tell us your Cypher character’s sentence, plus anything else you’d like to include! Do you have art for them already? A playlist? Moodboard? What is their backstory? 500-character limit, please! Human-made work only! Any entries made with AI-generated images or text will be disqualified. You’re welcome to submit more than one character; however, each participant will only be eligible to receive a free drawing of one of their entered characters. Monte Cook Games will retain the copyright of each piece (and we may even use one or more of them in a future product!), however winners will have full, life-long permissions for non-commercial use. Winners will receive high-resolution files (including the full-body image and a cropped headshot for use on a character sheet!). Remember to tag us (@montecookgames) to be counted! While you are welcome to share your character wherever you'd like, at this time we can only officially count entries on Bluesky, Reddit, Pinterest, and Facebook. The MCG team will choose three winners based on their outstanding creativity and imagination! We cannot wait to see all of your fantastic characters. If you are selected to win a free drawing, the artist will contact you via the email address submitted on this form.
gleam.io
August 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"Have a Cypher character you love? Want to see that character gorgeously illustrated? Share your character on certain social media to enter MCG’s contest!"
Monte Cook Games wants to commission a custom illustration of your character ON YOUR BEHALF! Read more here:
Monte Cook Games wants to commission a custom illustration of your character ON YOUR BEHALF! Read more here: