Scriv The Bard

The Case for Making Art When the World Is on Fire | Amie McNee | TED YouTube video by TED

Art is an essential form of creation and rebellion.

I enjoyed this presentation and I think it'll resonate with y'all too. I touched upon the importance of creation in my last article at scrivthebard.com, but this topic deserves a deep-dive.

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A moth woman drenched in red stares at the viewer, holding intestines in her hands. Her mouth is bloodied. The white text reads CALPINI a dungeon game, compatible with MORK BORG.

The zine of CALPINI on a wooden floor

🩸CALPINI is officially released! If you missed the campaign you can now purchase it physically and digitally on our store. 🩸
Journey through the corrupted temple and see if you can survive long enough to uncover the mystery of the corrupted Priestess. #ttrpg #morkborg
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Self Pub Meet Up Pax U, Sunday 11:30am Community Room (202AB) shows teh Pax Unplugged logo and three speech bubbles with happy faces

Are you a TTRPG self-publisher going to #PaxU?

Meet other creators + have a common spot to say hi to friends at the TTRPG Self Pub Meet Up hosted by TTRPGkids!

Let me know if you'll be there, and I'm looking forward to seeing you at @officialpax.bsky.social!

Safeguarding the Spark Alternate title: “That time I struggled to find my creativity when I was so burnt out by the state of the world/life events outside of my control/normal daily stressors that all I could do wa…

First post in ages. This one has been in draft for a quite a long time...

Hope y'all enjoy it 💜

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Twitch Twitch is the world

Slowly but surely getting the channel & overlays stream-ready!!

I'll be easing back into things with some Chill Creation next Tues @ 1830GMT/ 1330 EST!

Hit follow on twitch if you want to join in...and don't forget your cozy snacks 😋

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A handled mug, filled with tea and decorated with pictures of ttrpg dice, gems, potions, musical instruments, and various melee weapons.

Planning for @jinglejam.co.uk is in full swing!!

I'll once again be raising money for @becomecharity.org.uk and @warchilduk.bsky.social, from 1-14 Dec.

The full program will be released soon, but get ready for games, coziness, and brand new adventures!

Now to choose some tea for the occasion 🤔

We're so glad to welcome @becomecharity.org.uk to Jingle Jam for the very first time.

Become exists to help every child and young person with experience of the care system in England to get the support they need and deserve.

For my part, I will be streaming some cozy games and running a new original Bard RPG adventure, "Homecoming", designed exclusively for Become's Jingle Jam event!

Watch this space for more as we prepare 💜

Jingle Jam - Become Bring your community together over 1-14 December and game for care-experienced young people at Jingle Jam 2025.

The countdown to Scribbler Hug 2025 begins!

I'm very excited to once again be partnering with Become UK for their big community Jingle Jam event! Catch me and other amazing "Become Players" from 1-14 December.

If you'd like to join the community, sign up here:

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Ever go back and read something you wrote...and actually still love it?? 😲

Anyhoo, Bard RPG is still selling over at IPR! 💜

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It's really good to be back 🤗 Hopefully it's more permanent this time haha

LOL.

Remember this?

Yeah...we never went back to the US.

We're setting our roots down in the EU 🐸 🇪🇺

I'VE MISSED Y'ALL TOO!!! 😭

Things are getting better and better each day.

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Dusting off my journals like

Better each day ☺️ I've missed this community so much!

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One bright spark of inspiration was a message from the lovely Will from Become UK (longtime charity partner).

I'm honored to be supporting their big Jingle Jam charity event this year, from 1-14 Dec🎄

I'll be writing a brand adventure just for the occasion! Event details coming soon 💜

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Time to resurface again 💜

I very nearly deleted all my social media, utterly burnt out for reasons I hope I'll be able to share soon.

With the current state of the world, it's easy to lose the inspiration to create.

But now, I'm eager to reconnect with you lovely souls. Anyone fancy a group hug?

Indie #ttrpgs donated to my local library this morning include Animon Story by @zakbfree.bsky.social, Wyrmlings by @lonecolossusgames.bsky.social, The Geologist’s Primer by @doubleproficiency.com, Bard RPG by @scrivthebard.bsky.social, and Kids on Brooms by @huntersent.bsky.social.

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DELTARUNE DELTARUNE DELTARUNE

...yes, I am breaking my silence to shout this to the expanse because I am THAT HYPED.

InfiniBrix: Dream it, Build it, PLAY it! Bring your toys to life in an action-packed, Saturday morning cartoon world of heroes, portals, and epic battle!

SCRIBBLERS!!!

If you haven't backed InfiniBrix yet, what are you even doin'?

This game has been a long time in the making and I cannot WAIT to play it with baby bardling one day.

LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!!

InfiniBrix: Dream it, Build it, PLAY it!, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...

Hi!! I'd love to help! I'm an editor/publishing consultant, largely for TTRPGs! If creating something in the family-friendly genre, I recommend @tatteredbear.bsky.social , but otherwise I provide support through my own service, Bard Commune.

1st two consultation/mentorship sessions are free ☺️

InfiniBrix! | Luck of Legends The story game for all ages that brings construction bricks to life!

Ran Michael's upcoming building block game Infinibrix yesterday. Watching adults turn into kids again is spectacularly fun, especially when they hit the exploding dice mechanics!
www.luckoflegends.com/infinibrix

Serious FOMO over missing InfiniBrix at SXSWedu!!

If you're heading out there in March, be sure to check it out! This one's going to be a total game-changer 👀

They'd be so coooool though!

I didn't tag @wranglerofchaos.bsky.social in my previous post because I couldn't find the tag T_T

BUT CHECK OUT THE ZINE ANYWAY SCRIBBLERS!!

Imagine Queer Worlds A Thoughtful Guide to Inclusive Worldbuilding

Y'ALL LIKE WORLDBUILDING??

@tatteredbear.bsky.social fam Jaclyn launched their zine & it's smashing through stretch goals!

I've had the honor of working with Jaclyn on this guide & the way queer identity is explored through worldbuilding is just *chef's kiss*

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A thread explaining this fucked up situation and our need for additional help.

Need at least £600

I know it's a lot, I'm so sorry

#MutualAid #Urgent #MutualAidRequest #HelpSky #HelpFolksLive2025 #Disabled #DisabilitySky 💸💕 ♿️

Want the full story? 😂

Review revist: Wyrmlings illustration shows the cover image of Wyrmlings where five young dragons of various colors are ready for action!

This month, I'll be highlighting games full of friendship, and we're kicking off with Wyrmlings by @lonecolossusgames.bsky.social!

Friendship is a bit factor in Wyrmlings, helping the group come together and making sure that everyone shines! Find my review here:

www.ttrpgkids.com/2023/03/30/r...

Editorial Freelancers Association This year, I decided to take the next step towards turning this passion into a career. I’ve been writing, designing games, and offering editorial services for several years now, and while I h…

2025 is my year for new growth/inspiration...

So I've joined @efafreelancers.bsky.social!

I've learned so much to complement my existing work in the indie games industry and I highly encourage all of my writer/editor fam to check it out.

Read more at scrivthebard.com/2025/02/02/e...