Dave Kirkby

Dave Kirkby

@drmonkeyface.bsky.social

“Awwww, he’s so cute. He thinks he’s people." Proud to be the only gold ENNIE award winning, Cthulhu worshipping, dice throwing, mini painting, armoured idiot in Ipswich. find out more at kirkd.co.uk

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It is because of AI and how the social media platforms are harvesting the data that I have been very inactive in showing my art. But now I am planning to be more active, though to see them you will have to visit my homepage / blog. www.archipictor.com/blog/2026/10...

archipictor.comThe Making of the art of Lands of RuneQuest: Sartar — ArchipictorChaosium has released Lands of RuneQuest: Sartar, a sourcebook for RuneQuest RPG. Check out the numerous illustrations and read what I have to say about them.

This was very entertaining to watch live, I will have to try running it at some point.

Miskatonic Playhouse@miskatonicplayhouse.com

I am pleased and proud to announce the Miskatonic Playhouse has released 🏌️‍♂️ ‘Par for the Course ⛳️ NOW ON SALE www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5903... Previously seen as a live AP in NEWMAN/OLDGODS at Chaosium Con Uk 2026 here: www.youtube.com/live/xOOUBLN... @chaosium.bsky.social

I don't know who John M is, but if you're on here, thank you. Its reviews which help me know people are actually engaging with my content.

Dave Kirkby@drmonkeyface.bsky.social

The Kirkby Cthulhu Catalogue collection. The million Flavoured ones (modern), pallid and wan (1920s), dead beats (80s) and Emily (modern) are all available now on drivethrurpg. Coming next, the wicker heart (dark ages) followed by mist and snow (gaslight) legacy.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?a...

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Hey Microsoft Copilot, make my charts beautiful! Microsoft Copilot probably:

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A follow-up to our post about the recent proliferation of AI creations in our community content programs at @drivethrurpg.com and our efforts to combat it... 🧵

Chaosium@chaosium.bsky.social

Update on the use of AI text in Chaosium Community Content programs @drivethrurpg.com. TL/DR: Don't use it in our programs. AI is not art. It is theft from you and every writer who has gone before you, repackaged dishonestly and shamelessly as original. www.chaosium.com/blogupdate-o...

Following my mini rant about AI this morning, more of my artwork is available in Dead Beats. It clearly shows my lack of respect of anything like seriousness in my scenarios.

Dave Kirkby@drmonkeyface.bsky.social

Giving a little shout out for my Call of Cthulhu scenario, Dead Beats. Set in an 80s punk club, the investigators only have to deal with the events that unfold in it, but the keeper has to deal with my stupid jokes and artwork. #ttrpg #callofcthulhu #rpg www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

Back in art college, in the dim mists of time, one of my art tutors said to me "you're one of these people who haven't learnt to draw". He put me off drawing and I ended up focusing on sculpting. Flash forward to now and i start writing scenarios. Despite those words ringing in my ears...

Chaosium@chaosium.bsky.social

Update on the use of AI text in Chaosium Community Content programs @drivethrurpg.com. TL/DR: Don't use it in our programs. AI is not art. It is theft from you and every writer who has gone before you, repackaged dishonestly and shamelessly as original. www.chaosium.com/blogupdate-o...

... I started getting back into doing some 2d art. First in photoshop, then with pens. I'm not as good as I'd like, some pictures look like I spat ink out and smushed it around, and I lean heavily on Photoshop to clean things up or photobash images together... BUT I HAVE FUN DOING IT!

Theres no excuse, beyond lazyness, to not pick up free tools, like a pen and paper, inkscape, your own blood (I don't recommend this one) and make your own marks. If cavemen could do it centuries ago, so can you. Typing a few words into a prompt is not art, it's theft. #fuckai

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Update on the use of AI text in Chaosium Community Content programs @drivethrurpg.com. TL/DR: Don't use it in our programs. AI is not art. It is theft from you and every writer who has gone before you, repackaged dishonestly and shamelessly as original. www.chaosium.com/blogupdate-o...

chaosium.comUpdate on the use of AI text in Chaosium Community Content programsHello to all members of this group: thanks for the inspiration you bring us daily through your work for Chaosium roleplaying games, published via our community content programs. We always love to see ...

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The posts about this project are getting so suppressed on Facebook, can you give me a hand? Launching Wed 21st October, 20 brand new miniatures - hand sculpted and hand cast. Deeply researched non conventional members of the Dutch Resistance! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bad...

kickstarter.comComing soon: WW2: Heroes of the Dutch Resistance - 28mm Pewter MiniaturesTop Quality 28mm Pewter Miniatures for WW2 Historical & Pulp Gaming & Painting. Hand Sculpted & Cast.

Fun fact, I met John Carpenter a few years ago when he was touring and I was so scared I could hardly talk. I think I managed to avoid making too big a tit of myself though. Best gig I’ve ever been to though. And I got him to sign my Fog record.

Scott Dorward@sdorward.bsky.social

blasphemoustomes.com/2026/10/20/i... @stardustandsigil.bsky.social joins the Good Friends once again, peering In the Mouth of Madness. Opinions may be divided.

One of my favourite carpenter films (after prince of darkness, the thing and possibly escape from NY)

Scott Dorward@sdorward.bsky.social

blasphemoustomes.com/2026/10/20/i... @stardustandsigil.bsky.social joins the Good Friends once again, peering In the Mouth of Madness. Opinions may be divided.

life goals.

With the world slipping towards conflict, it is scandalous that these lowly tradesmen are attempting to ban such hastiludes as jousting. They’ll be trying to prevent our young men from improving their archery next. What of Agincourt?

And it's funded now. Someone bought in at the £5k mark (not me, as if I'd have that much). I'm really happy as this is what Kickstarter should be used for, helping bring projects for small companies and individuals to life.

Question for the masses. Which sounds better? Thats Fhtagn folks or Thats all fthtagn

Dave Kirkby@drmonkeyface.bsky.social

I've been spending my lunchtimes redrawing @zombiemedia.bsky.social Cthulahula design because the silly sausage has lost it. But I need it... For... Reasons...

A chap brought some fencing sabres along last night and they are really fast. I was told my normal swashbuckling style works with them as I tend to wave my arm too much with Sabre. Great fun. Now eying up a pair for myself.

A really enjoyable talk which looked at the roots of Folk Horror and up through to the classic films and to more modern resurgence of Folk Horror. The fact she started by trying to explain the Great God Pan was funny. If anyone can make sense of that story, they’re a genius.

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This gets said constantly, but it worth reiterating: Games Workshop being bigger than fishing is important to shout about because you wouldn't know it from government talking points, which are rarely about anything creative or artistic. Growth won't involve fish or steel, it will involve goblins.

Nearly 400 people have claimed a copy of my free Call of Cthulhu Scenario, Emily. If you haven't got it, you can find it in the KCC(TM) collection, along with my other scenarios. Including the one that someone tried to get reported for having a supposedly rude cover. #CallOfCthulhu #TTRPG

Dave Kirkby@drmonkeyface.bsky.social

The Kirkby Cthulhu Catalogue collection. The million Flavoured ones (modern), pallid and wan (1920s), dead beats (80s) and Emily (modern) are all available now on drivethrurpg. Coming next, the wicker heart (dark ages) followed by mist and snow (gaslight) legacy.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?a...