Disclaimer to the Disclaimer
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Why I Make What I Make
Do I think about my audience? Absolutely. But I think about you, not what some algorithm guesses you might click on. That's the difference. That's the freedom of this. And reading Filterworld reminds me that freedom is worth hanging onto.
Preparing for What's Next
While I’d love nothing more than a stable footing, a predictable way to plan and execute projects, the reality is that constant change is the new normal. The world shifts, the bills keep showing up, and adaptability is the only plan that works. So, I’m focusing on setting things up to roll with the punches, no matter what 2025 decides to do.
Loose Ends & Fresh Starts
It feels strange to say that I’m doing well—business is good, the creative process is flowing—because the truth is, a lot of people aren’t doing so great right now. Life’s messy, and not everything is running smoothly over here either. So, here’s the deal: I’m letting go of anything that looks like a schedule until the new year. Things will come out when they come out. That’s not just a business decision; it’s self-preservation. I’m forgiving myself and some other folks for things that have gone sideways, especially when they were outside anyone’s control.
Moving Forward With Intention
Creativity and collaboration are more important than ever in a landscape that sometimes feels unsteady. Together, I believe we’re building something that can speak to a new way of storytelling, one that values empathy over conflict, inclusion over exclusion, and creativity that challenges what roleplaying can be. So here’s to a fresh start, to pulling things together with purpose, and to making 2025 the year that we set new standards for ourselves and the community.
Changes to Newsletter Release Dates
The Manifesto is the official source for news on upcoming releases, articles and opinions, and assorted ramblings on our games and our philosophy of roleplaying. New issues are released four times a month, on the new moon, first quarter moon, full moon, and last quarter moon, with special quarterly issues for each equinox and solstice. Why? Because calendars are fake, but the moon and the sun are real. Stay connected and subscribe to The Manifesto now!
I’m Supposed to Be Hibernating
Here are this week’s new releases and 20% off discount code!
“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror”
The quote in the subject line is from A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It felt appropriate as we slide into the final days of spooky season. I’ll leave it up to you to parse what that might say about the current state of the world. Anyhow, here’s what’s new this week. I hope you’re doing well today.
Villain Mode Activated
"But to some people, this approach makes me the villain. They’re invested in our current parasocial norm, where creators are expected to not only churn out content but also smile, nod, and constantly seek validation through likes, follows, and endless engagement. I'm not playing the like and subscribe game, and that rubs a few folks the wrong way. Because, you know, to be truly indie, you need to do things the way everyone else does."
Handcrafted Truth
I’m not against putting real protections in place to stop AI-generated crap from pushing out actual creators. That’s something we need to be doing. But do I feel like that’s what’s happening here? No. It feels like these platforms are more interested in checking a box to appease the loudmouth conspiracy theorists out there than they are in actually protecting writers and artists. It’s like we’re dealing with AI hunters who are basically the equivalent of the “transvestigators.” You know, those whack jobs who look at someone’s collarbone and just “know” that male celebrity was assigned female at birth? Same energy, equal level of delusion, different flavor of ridiculousness.
This Book Was Unnecessary
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