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Armaan Babu

@armaanautomatic.itch.io

Freelance writer, most often at ComicsXF. Critic, game designer and GM, fascinated with all the ways stories are told. Find me and my stuff at: https://linktr.ee/ArmaanBabu

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Your aid has been helping us quite a bunch, and we are working hard in doing things that can help us survive this month.

Any additional help would be greatly appreciated to liberate us from this existential dread 😬

05.03.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're back babyyyy! Go check all the amazing entries for the Blink redesign:

05.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon: Violent Delights A chess-based RPG about Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

Did you know that I have a game in prelaunch on Kickstarter?

It's called Violent Delights, and it's a chess-based RPG about Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Yes, you guessed it: Your goal is to make the kings smooch!

I'd be delighted if you followed itπŸ™‚

04.03.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
my job situation was heavily compromised during these past 3 months. next month things should get fixed, but as of now, i need to pay rent and credit card.
apart from donations, my partner and i accept jobs paid in advance for any of the following:
β–  Game Design | Writing
β–  Project Management
β–  Marketing/Ads help
β–  Website / App creation
β–  Editing | Proofreading
β–  SPA | ENG Translations
β–  Sensitivity Consulting
β–  TTRPG and Book layout

my job situation was heavily compromised during these past 3 months. next month things should get fixed, but as of now, i need to pay rent and credit card. apart from donations, my partner and i accept jobs paid in advance for any of the following: β–  Game Design | Writing β–  Project Management β–  Marketing/Ads help β–  Website / App creation β–  Editing | Proofreading β–  SPA | ENG Translations β–  Sensitivity Consulting β–  TTRPG and Book layout

I couldn't hate doing this more, but I've been avoiding it for quite too long.

@ladyazulina.bsky.social and I are offering our services for any kind of project from the ones below. If you have something else in mind, feel free to DM me, and I could accept it as well.

πŸ‘‡ LINKS ON HOW TO HELP BELOW πŸ‘‡

03.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 8
Solo But Not Alone 6! by Peach Garden Games and 74 others Solo But Not Alone 6!: 90 items for $10.00

Solo But Not Alone is running for one more month!
itch.io/b/3481/solo-...

Get your bundle of solo games to keep you company in the Lonely Times, and your money goes to help other people through THEIR Lonely Times!

Whoa!

02.03.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

also, if you'd like to subscribe, finally, I should have new writing soon here:

robsecundus.substack.com

03.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Levers that fill sections of the room with ice, fire or lightning. It's a puzzle battle - position your enemies vulnerable to those things in the right spots once you figure out the pattern. Some heal from some elements, others are vulnerable to them, but when all else fails, swords still work!

02.03.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

we’re funded at nearly €25k but we need YOUR help to get to our dream stretch goal: at *100k* we unlock a *mobile version* which brings our revenge fantasy against billionaires to a new audience. Share + back to help us break thru corporate controlled algorithms πŸ”₯
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...

02.03.2026 11:32 πŸ‘ 168 πŸ” 110 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 5
venmo qr code for @Nola-Pfau

venmo qr code for @Nola-Pfau

anyway if you're feeling generous I got about 40 bucks to last me for the next ten days

28.02.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's INCREDIBLE

27.02.2026 19:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What's the most joyfully unexpected thing you've seen after seeing art for the first time for a script you've written?

(or, if not most, the first that comes to mind)

27.02.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sixty years on, a Star Trek writer is still creating strange new worlds Diane Duane’s early days writing fan fiction have led to a remarkable career as a novelist, comic writer and screen writer.

Sixty years on, a Star Trek writer is still creating strange new worlds. Diane Duane’s early days writing fan fiction have led to a remarkable career as a novelist, comic writer and screen writer.

27.02.2026 08:40 πŸ‘ 810 πŸ” 239 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 55
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The Questgiver by Armaan of Stories A solo-journalling game, giving quests to a group of heroes to discover which of them will end the world.

Here's one I wrote!

armaanautomatic.itch.io/the-questgiver

25.02.2026 11:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Did words for @comicsxf.com about Marvel's recent throwbacks to things I'm very un-nostalgic for:

"If you care about Marvel as a publisher of comics, it’s worth observing the desperation attending these attempts to appeal to supposedly dependable demographics that are actually increasingly niche."

24.02.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 96 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 6

An absolute must read if superhero fan service costumes have ever bothered you.

And doubly so if they somehow haven't.

24.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey guess what? @sequentialscholars.bsky.social has started a new unit of threads focusing on Naoki Urasawa's "Monster"! #Manga #Monster #ComicsStudies

24.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
SAM ALTMAN: "People talk about how much energy it takes to train an Al model ... But it also takes a lot of energy to train a human. It takes like 20 years of life and all of the food you eat during that time before you get smart."

SAM ALTMAN: "People talk about how much energy it takes to train an Al model ... But it also takes a lot of energy to train a human. It takes like 20 years of life and all of the food you eat during that time before you get smart."

β€œEvil starts when you treat other people as things. There are perhaps worse crimes, but they begin when you treat other people as things.” - Terry Pratchett

22.02.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 4177 πŸ” 1614 πŸ’¬ 47 πŸ“Œ 51
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It’s the Most Dangerous Field Trip On This Week’s StarfleetΒ Academy It's field trip time on Starfleet Academy and things get real, fast, as the cadets get attacked by cannibalistic bat alien/human hybrids and Paul Giamatti returns for a heaping helping of scenery in "Come, Let's Away," written by Kenneth Lin & Kiley Rossetter, and directed by Larry Teng. Austin Gorton: Remember field trips, Mark? Any favorites? Mark Turestsky: We went to see a dubbed…

It’s the Most Dangerous Field Trip On This Week’s StarfleetΒ Academy

It's field trip time on Starfleet Academy and things get real, fast, as the cadets get attacked by cannibalistic bat alien/human hybrids and Paul Giamatti returns for a heaping helping of scenery in "Come, Let's Away," written by…

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She wasn't named! You can't know EVERYONE!

20.02.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is also to say: Hi editors, all of these announcements are for books that are already done on my end! I ABSOLUTELY have room for more work and will be riding a wild train of momentum this year!

19.02.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 157 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Superheroes for Minnesota: Buy cool stuff for a goodΒ cause! This weekend, Superheroes for Minnesota is hosting a charity auction featuring all kinds of comic goodies from folks like Fabian Nicieza and Bill Sienkiewicz.

This weekend, Superheroes for Minnesota is hosting a charity auction featuring all kinds of comic goodies from folks like Fabian Nicieza and Bill Sienkiewicz.

19.02.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Did you know?

If you send this to one(1) WOC who may be interested in GMing or running a panel, that you will get a Nat 20 on your next dice roll?

Do it. Tag them. Send this post to them.

19.02.2026 02:15 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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20 More, Somehow Even Smaller, Mazes on Steam A puzzle game with twenty small mazes.

My next game will be "20 More, Somehow Even Smaller, Mazes".

It will be free.

Wishlist it today!

store.steampowered.com/app/4428890/...

19.02.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 233 πŸ” 90 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 17
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Coaching for Writers Want to troubleshoot a sticky project? Level up your work or learn to tell stories in a new medium? Bring joy back to your writing practice, push past a block, or come back from burnout? Establish …

Hello, writers! Need support in developing a project, coming back from burnout, or learning a new medium?

I have a handful of openings for new coaching clients! If you're interested, drop me a line at jay(dot)edidin(at)gmail(dot)com, with COACHING QUERY in the subject line!

More info here:

19.02.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5
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Tabletop Diversity Foundation iTDF

Applications are open for the IGDN 2026 Diversity Scholarship by the iTDF: itdf.games

We have 4 spots for marginalized and underrepresented designers to receive mentorship plus $1000 USD no-strings-attached scholarship!

Apply before March 17th, 2026: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

18.02.2026 22:54 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Nala J. Wu - Portfolio - Graphic Design Graphics, Title Design, and TTRPG Layouts from various personal & commissioned projects.

just throwing it out there…I’ll design your business cards for $150 (if you provide your brand assets/desired textβ€”this is NOT a branding design service) πŸ‘οΈπŸ‘οΈβœ¨

Con season is starting up again soon and I’ve loved providing this service in the past for folks!!

Here’s my graphic design portfolio:

18.02.2026 00:14 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Fool revealed in Image’s DIE: LoadedΒ #4 What happens when you give a kid a world where they can pretend to be an adult, and the world bends to their desire for mayhem? Meet our Fool in DIE: Loaded #4.

What happens when you give a kid a world where they can pretend to be an adult, and the world bends to their desire for mayhem? Meet our Fool in DIE: Loaded #4.

18.02.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

It surprises me how many people (who are not flaming assholes like a certain COO) use AI just for 'fun and tinkering' in relation to design.

The whole point of design is ideation. You need to come up with the idea.

Not sift through a garbage pile of mediocrity to find the most polished turd.

18.02.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Zoe this makes me so happy.

YEAR OF ZOE!

17.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ON IT

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