Richard August
@rpgaugust.bsky.social
International man of misery. Dublin-dwelling game designer, writer, reader, and all round nerd (he/him)
https://rpggeek.com/rpgdesigner/89296/richard-august
https://rpggeek.com/rpgdesigner/89296/richard-august
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M&S Custard Cream Spread: Britain has completed food
One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint
@willyandbill.bsky.social
One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint
@willyandbill.bsky.social
M&S Custard Cream Spread: Britain has completed food
One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint
centralbylines.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM
M&S Custard Cream Spread: Britain has completed food
One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint
@willyandbill.bsky.social
One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint
@willyandbill.bsky.social
Another awesome project from Emmet Byrne, so obviously I’m in.
And WE'RE LIVE! Ink Ribbon, our survival horror #TTRPG, is now live on Backerkit!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/o...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/o...
September 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Another awesome project from Emmet Byrne, so obviously I’m in.
TTRPGs needs a genuine and discerning critical apparatus.
I can’t practice this sort of criticism of TTRPGs. I’m too embedded in the guts of it all to find perspective - I’m glad someone as discerning as @laurieoc.bsky.social and the writers here are leading that work, and I’m happy to support it!
I can’t practice this sort of criticism of TTRPGs. I’m too embedded in the guts of it all to find perspective - I’m glad someone as discerning as @laurieoc.bsky.social and the writers here are leading that work, and I’m happy to support it!
A serious one today.
"This is a call to our readers and future readers: please, consider before scrolling away, if you think our magazine is worth £18+postage. It is not just an investment in a bundle of paper, but in meaningful critique in the ttrpg space."
playtestmaterial.org/playtest-mat...
"This is a call to our readers and future readers: please, consider before scrolling away, if you think our magazine is worth £18+postage. It is not just an investment in a bundle of paper, but in meaningful critique in the ttrpg space."
playtestmaterial.org/playtest-mat...
Playtest Material launches its first ever subscription drive
Playtest Material needs 75 subscribers to break even — one of those could be you.
playtestmaterial.org
September 20, 2026 at 7:39 PM
TTRPGs needs a genuine and discerning critical apparatus.
I can’t practice this sort of criticism of TTRPGs. I’m too embedded in the guts of it all to find perspective - I’m glad someone as discerning as @laurieoc.bsky.social and the writers here are leading that work, and I’m happy to support it!
I can’t practice this sort of criticism of TTRPGs. I’m too embedded in the guts of it all to find perspective - I’m glad someone as discerning as @laurieoc.bsky.social and the writers here are leading that work, and I’m happy to support it!
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Critically Acclaimed ‘Ted Lasso’ Episode Just Stock Photos Of People Hugging Each Other https://theonion.com/critically-acclaimed-ted-lasso-episode-just-stock-pho-1847547843/
September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Critically Acclaimed ‘Ted Lasso’ Episode Just Stock Photos Of People Hugging Each Other https://theonion.com/critically-acclaimed-ted-lasso-episode-just-stock-pho-1847547843/
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This German comedy sketch (with English subtitles) perfectly captures so much of what is going on right now in the UK, the US, and across Europe.
"Playing the 'Nazi Card' in the Third Reich", by Browser Ballett.
"Playing the 'Nazi Card' in the Third Reich", by Browser Ballett.
September 10, 2026 at 11:24 AM
This German comedy sketch (with English subtitles) perfectly captures so much of what is going on right now in the UK, the US, and across Europe.
"Playing the 'Nazi Card' in the Third Reich", by Browser Ballett.
"Playing the 'Nazi Card' in the Third Reich", by Browser Ballett.
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80s Japanese game art clearly influenced by Moebius, Druillet, Corben, etc. slaps so hard. This is one of my favorite illustrations ever.
September 5, 2026 at 5:48 AM
80s Japanese game art clearly influenced by Moebius, Druillet, Corben, etc. slaps so hard. This is one of my favorite illustrations ever.
Transphobic AND creatively bankrupt?
The new Harry Potter series really is doing some heavy lifting.
The new Harry Potter series really is doing some heavy lifting.
September 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Transphobic AND creatively bankrupt?
The new Harry Potter series really is doing some heavy lifting.
The new Harry Potter series really is doing some heavy lifting.
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They're all dead, Dave.
September 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM
They're all dead, Dave.
Arium is an amazing game/set of tools/gesture of love to creativity!
All RIGHT! The Arium: Evolve & Arium Complete Box Set Kickstarter is LIVE.
You know what to do. Thanks for helping spread the word. It means so much to a small press games publisher.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ade...
You know what to do. Thanks for helping spread the word. It means so much to a small press games publisher.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ade...
Arium Complete Box Set
3x Ennie-Nominated Collaborative Tools for Any RPG Group.
www.kickstarter.com
August 29, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Arium is an amazing game/set of tools/gesture of love to creativity!
I’m not entirely sure how I ended up seeing this five times in the cinema, but for one reason or another I did. And I enjoyed it every time.
August 29, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I’m not entirely sure how I ended up seeing this five times in the cinema, but for one reason or another I did. And I enjoyed it every time.
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Our friend Darren has been hit by heartbreaking personal tragedy, losing his father, his partner of 31 years, and his pet over a matter of days. Green Ronin is honored to have contributed to this fundraiser bundle for his benefit. Please help us spread the word!
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5807...
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5807...
August 25, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Our friend Darren has been hit by heartbreaking personal tragedy, losing his father, his partner of 31 years, and his pet over a matter of days. Green Ronin is honored to have contributed to this fundraiser bundle for his benefit. Please help us spread the word!
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5807...
www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5807...
Never liked Tom Holland - I dislike his willingness to represent himself as a trained historian when he’s nothing of the sort, and doesn’t seem interested in actual scholarship. But this is a new low…
August 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Never liked Tom Holland - I dislike his willingness to represent himself as a trained historian when he’s nothing of the sort, and doesn’t seem interested in actual scholarship. But this is a new low…
Wild Pink’s new album out this week, and I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a release.
August 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Wild Pink’s new album out this week, and I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a release.
My long dreamed of epic about the Ptolemaic Dynasty - incest, war, murder, libraries, religious syncretism, persecution, incredible nicknames… it’s got everything you could possibly want!
youve got 5.6 billion to make a 7 season 56 episode show airing over 15 years, wdyd
Trying to do a daily dumb little prompt to not think about The Horrors
August 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
My long dreamed of epic about the Ptolemaic Dynasty - incest, war, murder, libraries, religious syncretism, persecution, incredible nicknames… it’s got everything you could possibly want!
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FIRST CONFIRMED TREBUCHET DEATH ON THE RECORD
The man's skeletal injuries looked like a train hit him, but he died in 1304 CE. At #ppa26Berlin last week, @uniofbradford.bsky.social scientist Jo Buckberry concluded he was likely whacked by a flying boulder, making him the first confirmed trebuchet death in the archaeological record. @science.org
Shattered skeleton in Scottish castle is first confirmed death from trebuchet
“Devastation” across body of 14th century warrior indicates horrific demise from flying boulder
www.science.org
August 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
FIRST CONFIRMED TREBUCHET DEATH ON THE RECORD
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In Tarot you sometimes will get the same reading over and over.
When this happens, take heed. The universe is trying to tell you: you are not very good at shuffling.
When this happens, take heed. The universe is trying to tell you: you are not very good at shuffling.
August 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
In Tarot you sometimes will get the same reading over and over.
When this happens, take heed. The universe is trying to tell you: you are not very good at shuffling.
When this happens, take heed. The universe is trying to tell you: you are not very good at shuffling.
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Honestly give it up to Gencon this year they finally found a way to make everyone take a fucking shower.
August 2, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Honestly give it up to Gencon this year they finally found a way to make everyone take a fucking shower.
Will Sheff’s latest, Extra Mile, is so good. Takes what made Okkervil River so good, but weds it to a gentler, if no less sardonic, perspective.
Last track Ancient Tourist builds to a delirious finale which manages to make the fact we just endlessly repeat patterns of the past sound almost noble.
Last track Ancient Tourist builds to a delirious finale which manages to make the fact we just endlessly repeat patterns of the past sound almost noble.
July 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Will Sheff’s latest, Extra Mile, is so good. Takes what made Okkervil River so good, but weds it to a gentler, if no less sardonic, perspective.
Last track Ancient Tourist builds to a delirious finale which manages to make the fact we just endlessly repeat patterns of the past sound almost noble.
Last track Ancient Tourist builds to a delirious finale which manages to make the fact we just endlessly repeat patterns of the past sound almost noble.
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If you're looking for editing or proofreading in the tabletop games space (or elsewhere!) in the next few months, do check out the info page and get in touch for a chat.
(Please share if you know of anyone! Also still interested in longer-term contracts.)
silverbranch.co.uk/ttrpg-editing/
(Please share if you know of anyone! Also still interested in longer-term contracts.)
silverbranch.co.uk/ttrpg-editing/
TTRPG editing
Hi, I'm Tim Gray. I provide freelance editing and proofreading for roleplaying game publishers, large and small, to make your work its best.
silverbranch.co.uk
July 28, 2026 at 1:17 PM
If you're looking for editing or proofreading in the tabletop games space (or elsewhere!) in the next few months, do check out the info page and get in touch for a chat.
(Please share if you know of anyone! Also still interested in longer-term contracts.)
silverbranch.co.uk/ttrpg-editing/
(Please share if you know of anyone! Also still interested in longer-term contracts.)
silverbranch.co.uk/ttrpg-editing/
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Familiar faces of the Gommune
July 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Familiar faces of the Gommune
What’s the description from The Call of Cthulhu… ‘a slushy nastiness as of a cloven sunfish’?
Turns out, it’s pretty good description. As demonstrated by Orcas.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Turns out, it’s pretty good description. As demonstrated by Orcas.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2026 at 5:38 AM
What’s the description from The Call of Cthulhu… ‘a slushy nastiness as of a cloven sunfish’?
Turns out, it’s pretty good description. As demonstrated by Orcas.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Turns out, it’s pretty good description. As demonstrated by Orcas.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cosmic horror but make it colourful
July 22, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Cosmic horror but make it colourful
The World Cup halftime show is like doing ketamine while watching YouTube adverts
July 19, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The World Cup halftime show is like doing ketamine while watching YouTube adverts
Only America could make a World Cup final ceremony even tackier than FIFA
July 19, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Only America could make a World Cup final ceremony even tackier than FIFA