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Hi, this is Chris Hutton of @ttrpginsider.bsky.social. This is my more 'personal'/non-TTRPG feed. As I'll explain tomorrow in a post on the newsletter, I'm doing less writing for it in the coming year. I still love TTRPGs, but I have other things on my plate and must focus there.
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Hi, this is Chris Hutton of @ttrpginsider.bsky.social. This is my more 'personal'/non-TTRPG feed. As I'll explain tomorrow in a post on the newsletter, I'm doing less writing for it in the coming year. I still love TTRPGs, but I have other things on my plate and must focus there.
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🎁 ROLL20 GIVEAWAY 🎁
It's the time of year to give back. We want to show some love to Roll20 GMs & players!
Enter for a chance to win 1 Year of Roll20 Pro:
1️⃣ Follow @roll20app
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a GM/player you're thankful for, and share why below!
We'll DM the winner in 4 days (Dec 22.)! 🏆
It's the time of year to give back. We want to show some love to Roll20 GMs & players!
Enter for a chance to win 1 Year of Roll20 Pro:
1️⃣ Follow @roll20app
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a GM/player you're thankful for, and share why below!
We'll DM the winner in 4 days (Dec 22.)! 🏆
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
🎁 ROLL20 GIVEAWAY 🎁
It's the time of year to give back. We want to show some love to Roll20 GMs & players!
Enter for a chance to win 1 Year of Roll20 Pro:
1️⃣ Follow @roll20app
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a GM/player you're thankful for, and share why below!
We'll DM the winner in 4 days (Dec 22.)! 🏆
It's the time of year to give back. We want to show some love to Roll20 GMs & players!
Enter for a chance to win 1 Year of Roll20 Pro:
1️⃣ Follow @roll20app
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a GM/player you're thankful for, and share why below!
We'll DM the winner in 4 days (Dec 22.)! 🏆
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Internal memo: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US unit; Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX will collectively own 45% of the US entity, and ByteDance will retain ~20% (Sara Fischer/Axios)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Internal memo: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US unit; Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX will collectively own 45% of the US entity, and ByteDance will retain ~20% (Sara Fischer/Axios)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
I'm that silly person who willingly watches a Trump address. My need to watch newsworthy content will remain a constant.
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I'm that silly person who willingly watches a Trump address. My need to watch newsworthy content will remain a constant.
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Here's $10. Give it to a charity—on us—or get $10 off the MCG Shop! Our 2025 Holiday Gift is HERE! 🎁
Choose between 3 effective charities relevant to today’s concerns and donate $10 on us, or get $10 off a perfect holiday gift for yourself or a loved one!
Lasts til Dec 31!
Choose between 3 effective charities relevant to today’s concerns and donate $10 on us, or get $10 off a perfect holiday gift for yourself or a loved one!
Lasts til Dec 31!
2025 Holiday Gift - Monte Cook Games Store
Give $10 to a great charity—on us!It's the season of giving, so let's make it a great holiday season for some great causes! 100% of your donation goes to the designated charity (or you can use the discount to buy a gift for a loved one or yourself!).
www.montecookgames.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Here's $10. Give it to a charity—on us—or get $10 off the MCG Shop! Our 2025 Holiday Gift is HERE! 🎁
Choose between 3 effective charities relevant to today’s concerns and donate $10 on us, or get $10 off a perfect holiday gift for yourself or a loved one!
Lasts til Dec 31!
Choose between 3 effective charities relevant to today’s concerns and donate $10 on us, or get $10 off a perfect holiday gift for yourself or a loved one!
Lasts til Dec 31!
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Sign up to be notified when the Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition campaign launches on Kickstarter! The new edition has updated and streamlined game systems, new options, and an all-new look! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
December 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Sign up to be notified when the Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition campaign launches on Kickstarter! The new edition has updated and streamlined game systems, new options, and an all-new look! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
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Hey, new announcement for DIE RPG. Next year, @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social will be crowdfunding DIE RPG: THE METADUNGEON - a huge dungeon where each level is explicitly about a different period of RPG history.
@mytholder.bsky.social has gone berserk. Sign up!
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@mytholder.bsky.social has gone berserk. Sign up!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Get Ready for DIE: Metadungeon
From Rowan, Rook and Decard - Get Ready for DIE: Metadungeon
www.backerkit.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Hey, new announcement for DIE RPG. Next year, @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social will be crowdfunding DIE RPG: THE METADUNGEON - a huge dungeon where each level is explicitly about a different period of RPG history.
@mytholder.bsky.social has gone berserk. Sign up!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
@mytholder.bsky.social has gone berserk. Sign up!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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SCOOP: James Ohlen is stepping down as studio head of Archetype Entertainment, developer of the ambitious (and much-delayed) sci-fi RPG Exodus.
At the same time, Wizards of the Coast is bringing in a new exec, Paul Della Bitta, to oversee its video-game division www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
At the same time, Wizards of the Coast is bringing in a new exec, Paul Della Bitta, to oversee its video-game division www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hasbro Hires New Video-Game Boss as ‘Exodus’ Studio Head Steps Down
Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta will take over the video-game division
www.bloomberg.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
SCOOP: James Ohlen is stepping down as studio head of Archetype Entertainment, developer of the ambitious (and much-delayed) sci-fi RPG Exodus.
At the same time, Wizards of the Coast is bringing in a new exec, Paul Della Bitta, to oversee its video-game division www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
At the same time, Wizards of the Coast is bringing in a new exec, Paul Della Bitta, to oversee its video-game division www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The post-apocalypse comes to @dimension20.bsky.social this January in Dimension 20: Gladlands. Witness the full trailer now!
www.thefandomentals.com/dimension-20...
www.thefandomentals.com/dimension-20...
Vic Michaelis and Kimia Behpoornia Enter The Dome In Post Apocalyptic New Dimension 20 Series - The Fandomentals
Check out the full cast and trailer for Dimension 20: Gladlands, set to debut January 7
www.thefandomentals.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The post-apocalypse comes to @dimension20.bsky.social this January in Dimension 20: Gladlands. Witness the full trailer now!
www.thefandomentals.com/dimension-20...
www.thefandomentals.com/dimension-20...
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After announcing the Dragon Dowser #ttrpg project just a few days ago, we’ve already surpassed 100 pre-launch followers!
@loremistress93.bsky.social @kessabrae.bsky.social and I are determined to fully complete the design and writing before the July #Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
@loremistress93.bsky.social @kessabrae.bsky.social and I are determined to fully complete the design and writing before the July #Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
Coming soon: Dragon Dowsers
A Campaign Guide for the Daggerheart Tabletop RPG.
www.kickstarter.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
After announcing the Dragon Dowser #ttrpg project just a few days ago, we’ve already surpassed 100 pre-launch followers!
@loremistress93.bsky.social @kessabrae.bsky.social and I are determined to fully complete the design and writing before the July #Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
@loremistress93.bsky.social @kessabrae.bsky.social and I are determined to fully complete the design and writing before the July #Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
"There was a 300% increase after you were laid off!"
Bruh.
Bruh.
No, I do not need a LinkedIn Year in Review.
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"There was a 300% increase after you were laid off!"
Bruh.
Bruh.
NEW FROM TTRPG INSIDER: We spoke with @stevejacksongames.bsky.social about TOON's Second Edition and what the 40-year old game will bring to the table.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NEW FROM TTRPG INSIDER: We spoke with @stevejacksongames.bsky.social about TOON's Second Edition and what the 40-year old game will bring to the table.
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Have you thought about GMing—maybe always wanted to give it a shot—but haven’t taken the plunge? What if we told you that by the first week in February, you could be an honest-to-goodness GM—and it’ll be easy!
GM Numenera, Trail of Cthulhu, Tales of the Valiant—and more!
newgamemastermonth.com/
GM Numenera, Trail of Cthulhu, Tales of the Valiant—and more!
newgamemastermonth.com/
December 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Have you thought about GMing—maybe always wanted to give it a shot—but haven’t taken the plunge? What if we told you that by the first week in February, you could be an honest-to-goodness GM—and it’ll be easy!
GM Numenera, Trail of Cthulhu, Tales of the Valiant—and more!
newgamemastermonth.com/
GM Numenera, Trail of Cthulhu, Tales of the Valiant—and more!
newgamemastermonth.com/
Baldur’s Gate 3 dev Larian Studios is facing serious flak over the leadership claiming to use AI tools during development (concept art, slideshows, etc). www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/ba...
Larian defends itself as fans react to generative AI use: 'I'm not entirely sure we are the ideal target for the level of scorn'
Larian says that nothing AI-generated will appear in its games, and that it does not "develop concept art" with AI tools.
www.pcgamer.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Baldur’s Gate 3 dev Larian Studios is facing serious flak over the leadership claiming to use AI tools during development (concept art, slideshows, etc). www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/ba...
There’s been a small flurry of YouTube videos all talking about Professor DM aka Dungeoncraft’s recent allegation that “DungeonTube is dying”. youtu.be/zvvbmOtigMM?...
Most creators appear unconvinced by the claims, leading to some responses. It’s an interesting inside conversation to observe.
Most creators appear unconvinced by the claims, leading to some responses. It’s an interesting inside conversation to observe.
DungeonTube is Dying. Here's why.
YouTube video by Dungeon Craft
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
There’s been a small flurry of YouTube videos all talking about Professor DM aka Dungeoncraft’s recent allegation that “DungeonTube is dying”. youtu.be/zvvbmOtigMM?...
Most creators appear unconvinced by the claims, leading to some responses. It’s an interesting inside conversation to observe.
Most creators appear unconvinced by the claims, leading to some responses. It’s an interesting inside conversation to observe.
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Got any thoughts on what defined TTRPGs in 2025 or might define them in 2026? Working on an end-of-year prediction story for TTRPG Insider, and I would love to include your thoughts! Send any ramblings, thoughts, and predictions to [email protected], and I'll do my best to include them!
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December 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Got any thoughts on what defined TTRPGs in 2025 or might define them in 2026? Working on an end-of-year prediction story for TTRPG Insider, and I would love to include your thoughts! Send any ramblings, thoughts, and predictions to [email protected], and I'll do my best to include them!
Might be on my to-do list outside of TTRPG writings.
you should start a blog
December 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Might be on my to-do list outside of TTRPG writings.
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Announcing Jewel in the Sky, a huge adventure for the Cypher game system that harkens to the classic dungeon experience—but with a very cool twist!
Well over 100 encounters. Two ways to play. One astonishing twist! Sign up now to be notified when the campaign launches!
www.montecookgames.c...
Well over 100 encounters. Two ways to play. One astonishing twist! Sign up now to be notified when the campaign launches!
www.montecookgames.c...
December 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Announcing Jewel in the Sky, a huge adventure for the Cypher game system that harkens to the classic dungeon experience—but with a very cool twist!
Well over 100 encounters. Two ways to play. One astonishing twist! Sign up now to be notified when the campaign launches!
www.montecookgames.c...
Well over 100 encounters. Two ways to play. One astonishing twist! Sign up now to be notified when the campaign launches!
www.montecookgames.c...
I just really want to talk about WAKE UP DEAD MAN. The Knives Out series is still a film series I love returning to. This one was no exception.
December 15, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I just really want to talk about WAKE UP DEAD MAN. The Knives Out series is still a film series I love returning to. This one was no exception.
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New from TTRPG Insider. We got the latest news from Brotherwise Games, the Game Awards and MCDM www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
December 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New from TTRPG Insider. We got the latest news from Brotherwise Games, the Game Awards and MCDM www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
New from TTRPG Insider. We got the latest news from Brotherwise Games, the Game Awards and MCDM www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
December 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New from TTRPG Insider. We got the latest news from Brotherwise Games, the Game Awards and MCDM www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
SciShow (Hank Green's educational channel) took a look at the therapeutic benefits of D&D. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvVm...
DnD Really Is Therapy
YouTube video by SciShow
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
SciShow (Hank Green's educational channel) took a look at the therapeutic benefits of D&D. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvVm...
Apparently, there's a Kung Fu Panda TTRPG? Catalyst Game Labs made it, bt I didn't hear anything about its release outside of some random links. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Kung Fu Panda: The Roleplaying Game - Catalyst Game Labs | DriveThruRPG
Skadoosh!
Kung Fu Panda: The Roleplaying Game takes you to the Valley of Peace for action, adventure, and kung fu power! Take on the role of Po, the Furious Five, or other denizens of the valley and d...
www.drivethrurpg.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Apparently, there's a Kung Fu Panda TTRPG? Catalyst Game Labs made it, bt I didn't hear anything about its release outside of some random links. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Geek Native takes a closer look at how the under-16 social media ban in Australia might affect the ability for teens to play TTRPGs. It mostly focuses on questions of legal definitions, so it’s unclear if the companies have restricted access in Australia yet. www.geeknative.com/216982/austr...
Australia’s social media ban creates a digital divide for young roleplayers
Australia has banned social media for under-16s. We analyse how this impacts tabletop RPGs, from the safety of VTTs to the loss of Reddit LFG communities.
www.geeknative.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Geek Native takes a closer look at how the under-16 social media ban in Australia might affect the ability for teens to play TTRPGs. It mostly focuses on questions of legal definitions, so it’s unclear if the companies have restricted access in Australia yet. www.geeknative.com/216982/austr...
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December 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM