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Nick Butler

@fallonmyblade

I make #ttrpgs and try to convince nerds to play #StreetFighter cause the #FGC is lit. fallonmyblade.itch.io nickbutler@tidebreakerrpg.com

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Plus One (2013) isn't *amazing* but I was entertained. At a wild party, a strange phenomenon creates duplicates of everyone. Some people freak out, a few murder their doubles, and the quiet girl gets along with her doppelganger just fine.

10.03.2026 15:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't threaten me with the (unfortunate) truth, Sandy.

10.03.2026 20:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Easy.

An adventure is a preset of situations and supporting elements (characters, momsters, locatioms, etc.) a GM works with when beginning the traditional call and response loop of "This is situation, what is response" that you (hopefully) used as part of the "what is a #ttrpg".

I good #ganedev?

10.03.2026 20:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Y'all can also leave reviews as well as talking. There really are so many ways to help. Mention the game, talk about what it was playing it, both the good and the bad; we need people to simply have them in their conversation because it's really frustrating to work so much and see so little.

10.03.2026 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

To clarify because it's come up in discussion:

I have it on good authority that Con-Verse is eligible for Best Related Work, which should also make me eligible for Best Fan Writer!

If you appreciated reading about what speculative poetry can do for and mean to us, consider nominating Con-Verse!

10.03.2026 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really need people to stop doing the "I asked the AI machine how it feels about X"

Cause you just look stupid. I would say it's as bad as asking a rock how it feels, but asking the rock doesn't burn up a lake and give a Black person a repository illness

10.03.2026 16:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hate how effective he is at it though. Like, how do we market things while retaining our souls?

Bsky is even worse than Twitter cause there's 0 algorithm magic to draw random traffic to post.

Feels like a graveyard in this bitch.

10.03.2026 20:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A screenshot from itch.io dashboard showing views over the past two weeks. It jumps from around 30 per day on average to 80+ per day in the last two days.

A screenshot from itch.io dashboard showing views over the past two weeks. It jumps from around 30 per day on average to 80+ per day in the last two days.

I cannot stress enough how important it is that you recommend indie TTRPGs you like online. Someone on Reddit asked for a game rec, only like 3 out of 20 people said my game, but it made for a massive wave of visits to the Itch page. Word of mouth is real.

www.reddit.com/r/rpg/commen...

10.03.2026 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 167 ๐Ÿ” 67 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

It really is just money in the pocket for indies; so many folks *want the thing*, they just haven't heard of it, in my experience.

In Reddit in particular, self-promotion is heavily discouraged, so we rely heavily on fans and peers to bring up our work when relevant.

10.03.2026 16:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 85 ๐Ÿ” 40 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Did you make a game? Congratulations, you can now never post about it on r/rpg

10.03.2026 16:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 77 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I genuinely think that designers especially should play at many games and as many kinds of games as possible. Steal from everything.

Art is better when the artist is well rounded.

10.03.2026 17:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I lowkey dislike ttrpg people who arent board game nerds too tbh, just coming at design from a different (although i trangress a probably needed if far too common) angle to myself

10.03.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Fede cooking. The tweet Fede quotes is cooking. Just a lot of aromatic skeets coming from the kitchen over there, #ttrpg. Read, learn, create.

10.03.2026 20:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There is so much research out there that's unethical and/or lacking in rigour. As a researcher who cares about those things, it makes me want to scream ๐Ÿ˜ญ Especially because the avg person doesn't have the skills to critically evaluate studies, so when they become pop knowledge... The misinformation!

10.03.2026 18:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's what we like to hear! You kick those brain worms in the teeth!

10.03.2026 19:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OK, I've become supreme omnipotent being (SOB, heh) After I clean up everything that is wrong and fucked up about the world, my first FRIVOLOUS act as SOB is...

obliterating the concept of concurrent player count tracking. So sick of hearing about it!

What's your first frivolous act as SOB?

10.03.2026 19:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm opening up ttrpg consultations once again, but I'm going about it a little differently this time. It'll be two hours for 40USD, and you can reply to this post to sign up. I'll get to as many people as I can.

You'll want to read this whole thread though. There's a developer-wide bonus.

10.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 53 ๐Ÿ” 29 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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a cartoon of a girl with a bandana on her head that says gan battle !! Alt: a cartoon of a girl with a bandana on her head that says ganbatte!!
10.03.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A screenshot showing a bank balance of $85.86, with 0 in savings.

A screenshot showing a bank balance of $85.86, with 0 in savings.

bills for the biopsy and other medical stuff is hitting and I have $85 in my account.

I also have meds to get and desperately need groceries.

I have no right to ask for help, but if you can, it'd be so appreciated.

ko-fi.com/tinychaosmouse

09.03.2026 23:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New crib I built in Valheim with @eggchan.bsky.social. Been forever since I did some building. I'm really happy with the porch. It's got some nice depth too it and the upper balcony is both functional and stylish imho!

09.03.2026 23:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promo image of Found Out Productions Missing Month Stream. March 15 2026 at 7:30 EST. Featuring Glaiza, a nonbinary Asian American person with a side shave and wavy hair dyed purple with glasses on, wearing a black top, winking at the camera. 

And Shiv, a white woman with long blonde hair, blunt bangs, and a black headband. Wearing orange earrings that say 'Boo' a silver nosering, and 60s inspired makeup

Promo image of Found Out Productions Missing Month Stream. March 15 2026 at 7:30 EST. Featuring Glaiza, a nonbinary Asian American person with a side shave and wavy hair dyed purple with glasses on, wearing a black top, winking at the camera. And Shiv, a white woman with long blonde hair, blunt bangs, and a black headband. Wearing orange earrings that say 'Boo' a silver nosering, and 60s inspired makeup

This Sunday, join us for the first installment of Shiv's show: Parallel Play! This show is to explore the magic of Solo TTRPGs! Our first month includes the creator of Missing Month @classicalglaiza.com playing alongside Shiv. Sunday March 15 at 7:30 EST/4:30 Pacific
#ttrpg #actualplay

09.03.2026 18:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Happening tomorrow! Tomorrow!!!

Follow @findoutproductions.bsky.social on twitch to get notified when we go live!

www.twitch.tv/findoutprodu...

09.03.2026 18:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Heavy Steps On Hollow Ground by Chris Bissette Green Room meets From Dusk Till Dawn

Heavy Steps On Hollow Ground is Green Room meets From Dusk Till Dawn. Your gig goes very wrong, and there's very little you can do about it.

https://loottheroom.itch.io/heavysteps

09.03.2026 19:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let's schedule a time to talk. Add me on Discord @ Fallonmyblade.

09.03.2026 19:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

May you find your way out, but I hope that it is safely. I hope that it leads to happier feelings. I hope that if and when you get there, its good enough that moments like this become a bit fuzzier and emotions seem worth the trade off for these darker times.

I hope you take care of yourself, Mouse

09.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But my friend, I am here with you. We can play Alice in Chains or something in the background and giggle at the irony that the theme song is so on the nose. (the joke is the song is called "Down in a hole"). So if you choose to allow yourself to keep waking up, keep feeling. I am here with you.

09.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But the real escape is one that leads to joy, fulfillment, and acceptance I think. We should not have to work so hard to obtain those things. I know it can feel impossible. Lord knows this is exactly where I was yesterday. I'm not quite out of that hole, I may not even have found a foothold yet.

09.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The point is that we are in pain, and we need help. I will say we cause I assume that you are in a similar enough position to me that I can make that claim, if that's ok. If not, sorry in advance. So I hope that things improve, that you find your numbness and it carries you out of this duldrum.

09.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That may have no value in your darkest moments. I find myself thinking that nothing matters all the time when I get into these spaces. I won't just go "not uh, you are worth it! Smile!" Like so many people. Logically, I know you know that deep down. That's not the point.

09.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The not wanting to wake up feelings? The feeling like a burden constantly?

I am there with you.

Looking from the outside though, everyday you choose to get up and keep going, even if it is simply to talk about these feelings is another day you may have made somebody else's burden lighter.

09.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0