Deck of Many Aces

We are a group of people who identify as aro and/or ace spec, currently playing 5th edition D&D! Each PC’s story arc is based on cards drawn from the Deck of Many Things. Love a backlog? We’ve got over 100 episodes! Rather jump in? Head to ‘Ace Week 23 - The Story So Far’, then ep 63 onwards!

This was SO MUCH fun. I love getting to talk to people who actually got a chance to play with these books. Ellie was so insightful and creative, it made me wish we had even more time to make stuff up.

REALLY sweet interview experience!!!! also sometimes I'm still like "we wrote a book?!>>??"

Greetings, all - we've got a mid-hiatus bonus for you! In this special episode, Ellie chats to @oneshotrpg.bsky.social and @superdillin.bsky.social (superdillin.carrd.co) of the One Shot Network (oneshotpodcast.com) about their new book, 'The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide'. Check it out now!💜

Union Strong! We’re fighting to make Wizards of the Coast the best place to work—and you can help! Click through the thread and learn how you can get involved.

I just watched this video and Michelle does such a brilliant job of breaking down many of the harms of generative AI and why we should care about it! I'm gonna use this video next time someone doesn't believe me when I tell them these things - with plenty of cited sources, they can't ignore it

I can't stop thinking how wrong the tech bros have understood creativity and creators. Or even just having hobbies. #erliart

I am so proud of Dillin and what he is doing with One Shot and within the industry generally. He is a good guy who tries hard to make good art and good spaces. I welcome every recognition and celebration of Dillin anf his accomplishments.

A.I. and corporate lingo are dragging language ynto drugged realmes of vague, airy, plastic nothingnesse: glitz and hyperbole wythout meaning. Language must have fur and clawes, make the floorboardes creake and leave wet dirtye footprintes. Wordes are rayne and fyre and stone. Wielde them. Save us.

Well, well, well. Good.

Anyway a decent 30% of the reason I made my own Bluesky account is to tell people that I wrote a game and I realised that my extremely romance-centred TTRPG might not work so well with the branding of my (checks notes) aromantic and asexual podcast. welshwebster.itch.io/coffeeshop-au

I finally bowed to peer pressure (@clowiththeflow.bsky.social telling me how nice it is on here)

Share the last 4 TTRPGs you played and expose your gaming habits (Ellie) DND 5e Wood Heart This Spells Trouble Lunar System Most of these were played in our monthly one-shot games that we play on our Patreon! It’s my favourite way to discover new games 💜

Advert: @deckofmanyaces.bsky.social, a D&D 5e actual play podcast made with actual asexuals and aromantics! They are in the final days of a new casting call, so if you are ace/aro and a person of the global majority, this could be an opportunity to do some Actual Play! bsky.app/profile/deck...

#audiodrama #actualplay #casting

We’re really keen to hear from seasoned AP players and first timers! If you know someone outside of the bluesky bubble who is aro/ace and global majority, let them know that they’ve got a week left to apply 💜

Fabian is an amazing person to have in your corner! Compassionate, thorough, and no nonsense - we loved working with you and would recommend to any APs looking for sensitivity reading/cultural consultancy! 💜

I made a little template for use by cool small businesses! Enjoy!

We over at DOMA are casting for our new campaign! Ace and aro global majority folks get in here now, we are so excited to play with you 💜

DOMA is such a great group! Whoever joins them will have an amazing time!

We are casting! We're looking for 2 new cast members to join us for Season 2 (and beyond) of Deck of Many Aces! We're casting 2 global majority players. More info can be found at the link below. Deadline is Friday 11th September. Please share this far and wide! forms.gle/sLK4uQthhUmW...

“How will we ever replace them?” FUND. THE. ARTS.

May the *checks notes* DICE be ever in your favour ...? Episode One of 'Overgrown', created by our fantastic guest GM, @bennewbon.itch.io, is out now wherever you get your podcasts. 💚 💜 🐾

I'm so incredibly proud of this oneshot. The DoMA crew were fantastic to run for, had amazing ideas and the production worked out superb. We had a quick self-contained story with a bunch of ups n downs and some really satisfying conflicts, I very much enjoyed. Give it a listen when you can!

Come and join our creative critters as they get themselves into even more situations! Episode Two of 'Overgrown', created by our fantastic guest GM, @bennewbon.itch.io, is out now wherever you get your podcasts. 💚 💜 🍀

This is 100 percent true! And having just moved out, that is extra money coming in is so vital ✨

Reminder that DOMA will be on hiatus for a while after August while we work on a new, sustainable schedule for season 2! Rest is GOOD and we like it!

Did you know you can browse a complete database of every game we've ever featured on EU Creatives We 💛 ? A cornucopia of games by diverse European creatives, with filters for player number, creator, and genre. Check it out and support global designers! euphoriaap.com#ttrpgsbyeuro...

Sometimes, the snacks just look too good ... 🤷‍♀️ Episode One of 'Overgrown', created by our fantastic guest GM, Ben Newbon, is out now wherever you get your podcasts! 💚 💜 🐾

Small animals, HUGE adventures! Episode One of 'Overgrown', created by our fantastic guest GM, @bennewbon.itch.io, is out now wherever you get your podcasts. 💚 💜 🐾

Longing to play some new, indie TTRPGs with cool folk online? Scheduling woes making it tough? Our community Discord's Looking For Group channel always has something on - and always at European-friendly times, with friendly, fun folk. Join us! discord.gg/rnBkXDcYTG

A malevolent threat, or something else entirely? The second part of our 'What Haunts Us' one-shot, with a system created by our wonderful GM @innocentgoblin.bsky.social and featuring @anusiabattersby.bsky.social as a guest player, is now available wherever you get your podcasts! 👀👻💜

A malevolent threat, or something else entirely? The second part of our 'What Haunts Us' one-shot, with a system created by our wonderful GM @innocentgoblin.bsky.social and featuring @anusiabattersby.bsky.social as a guest player, is now available wherever you get your podcasts! 👀👻💜

*insert that one meme here* The first of our 'What Haunts Us' one-shot episodes, with a system created by our wonderful GM @innocentgoblin.bsky.social and featuring @anusiabattersby.bsky.social as a guest player, is now available wherever you get your podcasts! 👀👻💜

We answer YOUR questions! And get way too EXCITED ABOUT IT 🎉

Immortal beings, huh? Sometimes, they just don't get it (meanwhile, the mortals are getting loot!). Our Campaign 1 Finale Q&A is available now wherever you get your podcasts. 💜

How different would the journey have been if certain characters hadn't been around? Which member of the party is most akin to a cricket? And what role do Pokémon play in this particular episode? Find out the answers to these questions (and many more!) in our Campaign 1 Finale Q&A! 💜 💚

Today’s episode will be releasing on YouTube tomorrow due to some technical difficulties- apologies folks!

I've spoken about how we need to go beyond not using genAI, and start actively resisting it in our everyday lives. This is a fantastic resource full of practical ideas for how we can do that airesistlist.org#resist-list

Games Not (Only) By Cis-Dudes 🧵 (list in progress I keep on my phone & pasting here) * Apocalypse World * For the queen * The quiet year * Yazeba’s bed and breakfast * Seven part pact * Kagematsu & A single man * Tales of the Fisherman’s Wife * Steal Away Jordan * A Mending * Field guide to memory

Public Domain Art is the lifeblood of small tabletop rpgs, but it can be a nightmare trying to find the right art and license. This week, I’ve re-uploaded my old list from 2020 (with updates) of public domain websites. That's 500,000+ public domain paintings, photos, maps, and film. Link below 🔗👇

Fantastic video and essential viewing for any all-white APs. This is something we’ve been considering as a team and we are actively working on improving for Campaign 2. Great video, Michelle. You are very smart. 💜💚

I'm not even in this one and I'm still really proud of what we've put together for this one shot! Thanks @innocentgoblin.bsky.social for a wonderful story and forcing me to write sad music (my favourite kind!)

If you enjoyed the investigation of Alex Moss' manor, you can play it yourself in this collection of oneshots! Cults, Cave Lions to Graveyard Grims, this collection is themed around ghost hunts with an animal twist!