We (Still) Need Separatist Spaces

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Have you ever felt that you can go several days at work without really being able to relax? Without feeling entirely safe in the space you spend at least 8 hours a day? Because I have, on and off for as long as I’ve been in game development. It is part of the nature of... Continue Reading →

2023-03-08 0

Map of Desired Outcome

The map of desired outcome is a powerful artifact for those delving into dungeons. The map will show every trap in the location the carrier is in. The map won’t indicate what type of trap it is, just that there is a trap. Item type: Wondrous Rarity: Very Rare Attunement: Yes Value: 950 GP Item... Continue Reading →

2023-03-06 0

The Cost of Being an Ally

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I write quite a bit about allyship on discorda. I write about the dark side of game development, those horrible, icky, “let’s not examine this too closely” subjects. I write about sexism, racism (although not as much), transphobia and homophobia. Bigotry. I haven’t yet written about the price you have to pay to be a... Continue Reading →

2023-03-04 0

The Glue of Hectora Rubande

Upon inspection, the Glue of Hectora Rubande may not look like much. It is a bland, beige fluid that - unheated - feels rubbery to the touch. Hectora Rubande herself has said to have exclaimed “phew, that stinks” when she created her glue. It is true. Once the glue is heated it gives off a... Continue Reading →

2023-03-02 0

The Wonders of Rialsa

Rialsa is a kingdom on the coast, blessed with artificers and mechanical engineers who can build the most wondrous things. Powered by imagination and magic, the people of Rialsa are used to seeing the oddest of creations wandering down the Main Street of the capital or meandering along in the countryside. Lately, though, a more... Continue Reading →

2023-02-28 0

Hallowed Hearts

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Hallowed Hearts is a brooch created by an artificer named Amelia Penn. Amelia created the brooch for her then lover, Giorgio Santander. When Santander left her, she took the brooch back, and the previously next to unkillable rogue took a nosedive into a hail of arrows. Amelia is reputed to have said “good riddance”. Hallowed... Continue Reading →

2023-02-24 0