I’ve been told, as I’m sure others have been told before me and others will continue to be told after me, that I’m a “valuable” and “important” voice in the TTRPG “community” but I’m not entirely sure that’s entirely true beyond a certain extent. Let me unpack why a little. Whenever I’ve been invited to… Continue reading Waiting to… be
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When Telling a Friend “No” (and Why) is the Kindest Option
Have you ever looked at a project and asked yourself "how did their friends let them do this? Didn't they talk to anyone?" Most of us want to help our friends with their projects and passions. If a buddy comes to us and asks if we'll write or draw or whatever, our instinct is to… Continue reading When Telling a Friend “No” (and Why) is the Kindest Option
Resources for Survivors
By now if you follow me you have heard the accusations made against Zak Smith/Sabbath by his former girlfriend Mandy Morbid. I believe her. I have spent the majority of my time in the gaming community dodging him and his attention online, having seen the harassment, brigading, and doxxing he can command against those who… Continue reading Resources for Survivors
#Feminism Gets an ENnie Nomination
So, #Feminism is up for an ENnie which sounds like it should be an amazing thing to be proud of right? Our little collection of 34 games from 11 countries around the world about various feminist topics that can all be played in under two hours is finally recognized... as an RPG Related Product. That's right.… Continue reading #Feminism Gets an ENnie Nomination
Twice as Good for Half as Much
“You have to be twice as good as them to get half as much as them.” It’s a mantra I’ve heard all my life. From my parents, from my grandparents, from aunts and uncles and neighbors and teachers. “You’re smart, but as a woman you’re going to have to work twice as hard to get… Continue reading Twice as Good for Half as Much
