First, we unlocked @mirror-lock.bsky.social

S. Kaiya J. (she/her) is a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG writer, editor, performer and game designer. Her games focus on identity, belonging, self-conception and transformation. She's best known for her solo journaling games Her Odyssey and Galatea. She enjoys ludonarrative harmony, Chekhov's machine guns, and dying in dramatic ways. Her game, 'Children Of Heaven', is loosely based on folklore circulated by homeless children in Miami during the 90s.

Our next writer is @tgimenezrgm.itch.io

Tomas Gimenez Rioja (he/him) is a game designer, writer, project manager, software engineer. He wrote for Paizo's 'Divine Mysteries' book, was lead monster designer for 'Circus Borg', and designed for 'D&D Subclasses Revivified', amongst other projects. Tomas loves writing and telling stories filled with powerful feelings, and he creates mechanics that push players to do just that. His game, 'A Foul Errand', is themed around archeological research conducted in a mine, and will feature a rogue like mechanic.

Finally - meet @finleyjinley.bsky.social

Finley Palaniki (they/he) is a games scholar who has jumped into designing TTRPGs! Their academic interests are focused on solo RPGs & how they are pushing the boundaries of games design and storytelling. This love of solo gaming has driven a passion for crafting introspective solo experiences such as 'Darling, You're A Haunted House'. Their game, 'Red Skies', is heavily inspired by the video game 'Dredge' and will feature a mechanic to determine weather conditions.

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