Ferne (they/them)
@tootallferne.bsky.social
Hi! I’m Ferne, TTRPG designer and GM, 🏳️⚧️ genderqueer, 🇵🇰 TCK. Hoping to make some friends and write some games!
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Gods these are incredible. I can’t wait for more
I wrote a d100 random advancement table for humans. Ostensibly for my Middle-earth Hexcrawl ruleset, I think this could easily be used for any fantasy adventure game. As I think that humans are the most warlike of peoples, this list could be used for your fighter random advancements:
Random Human Advancement
When you level up, you gain a random benefit based on your race or class. Here's what humans get. You can either roll a d9 for your culture ...
riseupcomus.blogspot.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Gods these are incredible. I can’t wait for more
I’ve been put in charge of finding the right RPGs to introduce a friend to the hobby! She doesn’t like heavy mechanics and lots of numbers and enjoys psychological thrillers and fantasy. I’m very open to suggestions!
February 10, 2026 at 8:04 AM
I’ve been put in charge of finding the right RPGs to introduce a friend to the hobby! She doesn’t like heavy mechanics and lots of numbers and enjoys psychological thrillers and fantasy. I’m very open to suggestions!
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The Bloggies Nominees are here!
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
This year's Bloggies Nominees
Over 90+ blog posts. And a surprise category for 2026.
www.explorersdesign.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Bloggies Nominees are here!
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
We are 1 week away from voting, so I need everyone's help spreading the word. Congrats to all the nominees and blogs submitted—this last year was incredible. Forming the lists was equal parts rewarding and painful.
www.explorersdesign.com/this-years-b...
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The hardest part of working at a game store is meeting lots of people that love the same thing you love and remaining professional instead of dropping to your knees and begging them to play games with you.
February 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The hardest part of working at a game store is meeting lots of people that love the same thing you love and remaining professional instead of dropping to your knees and begging them to play games with you.
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Alright, it's official.
I'll be working with the amazing team at @mythworks.bsky.social to create a full set of solo rules and procedures of the Eternal Ruins RPG by designed by @felixisaacs.bsky.social Sam Carr and Rob Leigh.
It's wild, the game now has over 175K in funds on Kickstarter!
I'll be working with the amazing team at @mythworks.bsky.social to create a full set of solo rules and procedures of the Eternal Ruins RPG by designed by @felixisaacs.bsky.social Sam Carr and Rob Leigh.
It's wild, the game now has over 175K in funds on Kickstarter!
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Alright, it's official.
I'll be working with the amazing team at @mythworks.bsky.social to create a full set of solo rules and procedures of the Eternal Ruins RPG by designed by @felixisaacs.bsky.social Sam Carr and Rob Leigh.
It's wild, the game now has over 175K in funds on Kickstarter!
I'll be working with the amazing team at @mythworks.bsky.social to create a full set of solo rules and procedures of the Eternal Ruins RPG by designed by @felixisaacs.bsky.social Sam Carr and Rob Leigh.
It's wild, the game now has over 175K in funds on Kickstarter!
Super excited to back Eternal Ruins: The Roleplaying Game on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/myt...
Eternal Ruins: The Roleplaying Game
The Eternal Ruins is a tabletop roleplaying game about exploring an endless labyrinth of ancient mysteries.
www.kickstarter.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Super excited to back Eternal Ruins: The Roleplaying Game on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/myt...
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I don't know why they need to make short AI films about the American Revolution when the perfect one was created 18 years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRo...
George Washington
YouTube video by unvmebad86
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January 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I don't know why they need to make short AI films about the American Revolution when the perfect one was created 18 years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRo...
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Want to know more about Crows, the dungeon survival horror RPG from MCDM? I got you covered like a quilt with this FREE Patreon post (and a look at some incredible art from Nick De Spain). www.patreon.com/posts/introd...
Introducing CROWS | MCDM Productions
Get more from MCDM Productions on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Want to know more about Crows, the dungeon survival horror RPG from MCDM? I got you covered like a quilt with this FREE Patreon post (and a look at some incredible art from Nick De Spain). www.patreon.com/posts/introd...
Yo we played Nova tonight at Indies Club and it totally kicks ass. And you can pick up a copy here on the cheap! We also carry it (and a bunch of Spencer's other games) at my local game store, so make sure to check there too.
If you don't mind a minor blemish or two, you can get a lot of my games at a nice discount!
gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/imp...
gilarpgs.myshopify.com/products/imp...
Imperfect Books
Sometimes books get a little dinged up during travel. Why waste a perfectly good book? All imperfect books are completely readable and ready for play. They just have some cosmetic damage, such as a be...
gilarpgs.myshopify.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Yo we played Nova tonight at Indies Club and it totally kicks ass. And you can pick up a copy here on the cheap! We also carry it (and a bunch of Spencer's other games) at my local game store, so make sure to check there too.
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Eternal Ruins: The Roleplaying Game is now LIVE on KICKSTARTER!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Explore an endless labyrinth of ancient mysteries! 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/eapzjcebbv
Explore an endless labyrinth of ancient mysteries! 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/eapzjcebbv
January 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Eternal Ruins: The Roleplaying Game is now LIVE on KICKSTARTER!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Explore an endless labyrinth of ancient mysteries! 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/eapzjcebbv
Explore an endless labyrinth of ancient mysteries! 👉
https://f.mtr.cool/eapzjcebbv
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Talk of the Table | Building the Eternal Ruins w/ Sam Carr
Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Carr, the creator & illustrator of The Eternal Ruins to discuss his approach to world building and how an art project became the latest TTRPG from @mythworks.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Carr, the creator & illustrator of The Eternal Ruins to discuss his approach to world building and how an art project became the latest TTRPG from @mythworks.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Building the Eternal Ruins w/ Sam Carr
Podcast Episode · Talk of the Table · 01/26/2026 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Talk of the Table | Building the Eternal Ruins w/ Sam Carr
Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Carr, the creator & illustrator of The Eternal Ruins to discuss his approach to world building and how an art project became the latest TTRPG from @mythworks.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Brian and Elliot are joined by Sam Carr, the creator & illustrator of The Eternal Ruins to discuss his approach to world building and how an art project became the latest TTRPG from @mythworks.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Had a wonderful chat with Jon about all things Draw Steel: content, community, freelancing, and more!
Go give it a listen ⚔️
Go give it a listen ⚔️
The Dice Society is back on! It's been a year since we last talked, and a lot has happened since then: the release of Draw Steel, Jams of the Timescape, You Meet in an Ambush, Hooked on Crafting and him writing for the Encounters book.
GoblinPoints.com/2603
#drawsteel
GoblinPoints.com/2603
#drawsteel
The Dice Society: A Pillar of the Community | Interview - Goblin Points
News and interviews about Draw Steel and MCDM. New episodes thrice a month. Hosted by Jon de Nor.
goblinpoints.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Had a wonderful chat with Jon about all things Draw Steel: content, community, freelancing, and more!
Go give it a listen ⚔️
Go give it a listen ⚔️
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Ultimately we've got to reckon with the fact that much of the OSR movement is merely reacting to indie TTRPGs' tendency to lose sight of why many folks take up the hobby: for a safe and budget-friendly way to satisfy the natural human impulse to put one's friends in some kind of fucked up labyrinth.
January 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Ultimately we've got to reckon with the fact that much of the OSR movement is merely reacting to indie TTRPGs' tendency to lose sight of why many folks take up the hobby: for a safe and budget-friendly way to satisfy the natural human impulse to put one's friends in some kind of fucked up labyrinth.
I got to run Cloud Empress for the first time last night! One of my players printed a very nice image from it along with a 3D printed frame, so that's going on my shelf too. We had a great time!
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 AM
I got to run Cloud Empress for the first time last night! One of my players printed a very nice image from it along with a 3D printed frame, so that's going on my shelf too. We had a great time!
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We're back! @thedicesociety.bsky.social and I are doing another Draw Steel game jam! It starts in a week, with the theme reveal. In the meantime, here are some details: youtu.be/1w5i8KyUlD0
Jams of the Timescape: Volume 2! A Game Jam for Draw Steel
YouTube video by Goblin Points
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 AM
We're back! @thedicesociety.bsky.social and I are doing another Draw Steel game jam! It starts in a week, with the theme reveal. In the meantime, here are some details: youtu.be/1w5i8KyUlD0
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Nightmare Scenario for @hellomcdm.bsky.social 's #DrawSteel is funding on backerkit! New dream-themed character options! Vex your players with a new nightmarish enemy band!
Thanks to my co-contributors @tintenseher.bsky.social and @onkeen.bsky.social !
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
Thanks to my co-contributors @tintenseher.bsky.social and @onkeen.bsky.social !
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
Nightmare Scenario: Dream-Themed Options for Draw Steel
Nightmare Scenario is a third party supplement product for Draw Steel, filled with options and goodies for creating encounters in a dreamscape, and more!
www.backerkit.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Nightmare Scenario for @hellomcdm.bsky.social 's #DrawSteel is funding on backerkit! New dream-themed character options! Vex your players with a new nightmarish enemy band!
Thanks to my co-contributors @tintenseher.bsky.social and @onkeen.bsky.social !
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
Thanks to my co-contributors @tintenseher.bsky.social and @onkeen.bsky.social !
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
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Doom of the Dragon Grafter is a level 9-10 adventure for Draw Steel about confronting Lord Pulposa— a voiceless talker who keeps creating dragons, harvesting their DNA, and grafting it onto himself to become the ultimate draconic life form.
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
January 4, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Doom of the Dragon Grafter is a level 9-10 adventure for Draw Steel about confronting Lord Pulposa— a voiceless talker who keeps creating dragons, harvesting their DNA, and grafting it onto himself to become the ultimate draconic life form.
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
barilleon.itch.io/dragon-grafter
For the new year, got the best pizza in the area - the New York style New Yorker at Sourdough Willies in Kingston. First slice got dedicated to Zohran.
January 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM
For the new year, got the best pizza in the area - the New York style New Yorker at Sourdough Willies in Kingston. First slice got dedicated to Zohran.
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Happy New Year, start it off smiling with this golden oldie
4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
January 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Happy New Year, start it off smiling with this golden oldie
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Dont sleep on @aavoigt.bsky.social channel. It is amazing.
I'm proud of the Golden Age video, but I much prefer video essay style pieces. If you are interested in my other work, here's my 5 best videos from this year:
Arguably my best writing of the year is my video on Titanomachy's "NIGHTHAWKS," where I talk about how its relationship to Edward Hopper
Arguably my best writing of the year is my video on Titanomachy's "NIGHTHAWKS," where I talk about how its relationship to Edward Hopper
Translating NIGHTHAWKS' Agonized Layout [TTRPG Video Essay]
YouTube video by A.A. Voigt
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Dont sleep on @aavoigt.bsky.social channel. It is amazing.
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That’s right, I did it! ⚔️✨
I’ve started my Draw Steel Fan Artist’s pack! Want to see more from the community? Follow these lovely people!! 🧡
Did I miss someone? Want to be added? Comment below!! ⬇️
#mcdm #mcdmfanart #drawsteel #trrpg #starterpack
go.bsky.app/MfMXwW5
I’ve started my Draw Steel Fan Artist’s pack! Want to see more from the community? Follow these lovely people!! 🧡
Did I miss someone? Want to be added? Comment below!! ⬇️
#mcdm #mcdmfanart #drawsteel #trrpg #starterpack
go.bsky.app/MfMXwW5
December 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
That’s right, I did it! ⚔️✨
I’ve started my Draw Steel Fan Artist’s pack! Want to see more from the community? Follow these lovely people!! 🧡
Did I miss someone? Want to be added? Comment below!! ⬇️
#mcdm #mcdmfanart #drawsteel #trrpg #starterpack
go.bsky.app/MfMXwW5
I’ve started my Draw Steel Fan Artist’s pack! Want to see more from the community? Follow these lovely people!! 🧡
Did I miss someone? Want to be added? Comment below!! ⬇️
#mcdm #mcdmfanart #drawsteel #trrpg #starterpack
go.bsky.app/MfMXwW5
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New #DrawSteel adventure! In which you fight a moon in space!
Wait, that's not a moon! That's... dima-serbin.itch.io/the-matter-o...
Wait, that's not a moon! That's... dima-serbin.itch.io/the-matter-o...
The MATTER of an OVERMIND — 4th Level Timescape adventure for Draw Steel by Dima Serbin
A 4th-level Timescape adventure where you fight the overmind-moon!
dima-serbin.itch.io
December 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New #DrawSteel adventure! In which you fight a moon in space!
Wait, that's not a moon! That's... dima-serbin.itch.io/the-matter-o...
Wait, that's not a moon! That's... dima-serbin.itch.io/the-matter-o...
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My End of Year video is on the "Golden Age of Indie RPGs," from roughly 2010 to 2025. I start with Apocalypse World's release, work through the Google+ Era, and follow design lineages and historical events that have impacted the hobby up through 2025.
The Golden Age of Indie RPGs: 2010-2025
YouTube video by A.A. Voigt
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
My End of Year video is on the "Golden Age of Indie RPGs," from roughly 2010 to 2025. I start with Apocalypse World's release, work through the Google+ Era, and follow design lineages and historical events that have impacted the hobby up through 2025.