The RPG Magnifico Award 2025 was given to Oceania 2084. My game. That is flipping incredible. I have been surfing a wave of dopamine and gooey happy feeling since I found out!

The RPG Magnifico Award 2025 was given to Oceania 2084. My game. That is flipping incredible. I have been surfing a wave of dopamine and gooey happy feeling since I found out!

Press Release: Oceania 2084 – A Dystopian Tabletop RPG That Challenges Players’ Morals and Choices
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Step into the world of Oceania 2084, a darkly imaginative tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) inspired by George Orwell’s timeless novel, 1984. While not a direct adaptation, this game delves deeper into the dystopian landscape of a society that has long been eroded by state surveillance, corporate control, and the erosion of individual freedom.
Set in the year 2084, Oceania 2084 reimagines Orwell’s vision as though it were written today, offering players a harrowing yet thought-provoking experience.

About Oceania 2084
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Oceania 2084 is a tabletop roleplaying game that explores the moral and existential challenges of living in a world dominated by technofeudalism and totalitarian surveillance. The game is set within the superstate of Oceania, a society where resistance is met with brutal repression, but hope still flickers in the hearts of those who dare to resist.

The game’s narrative is not a mere rehashing of 1984’s themes but an expansion upon them. Players are invited to consider what freedom means when it has been erased from the collective consciousness, what it means to win when victory seems impossible, and whether resistance itself is worth the cost of certain annihilation.

Unique Gameplay Mechanics
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Unlike traditional TTRPGs, Oceania 2084 employs a novel system that removes the reliance on traditional dice rolls. Instead, players are tasked with making difficult choices about the actions they take, determining whether the risks and consequences are worth it. This approach forces players to confront the moral ambiguity of their decisions, as well as the long-term implications for themselves and their society.

The World of Oceania
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In Oceania 2084, the world is a blend of Orwell’s nightmarish vision and a speculative future where technology has become both a tool of control and a source of power. The state, known as the Conglomerate, wields total control over information, language, and dissent.
Corporations are intertwined with the state, using their resources to enforce compliance and suppress any signs of resistance.

Exploring Resistance and Hope
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At its core, Oceania 2084 is a game about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. Players are encouraged to explore the nuances of resistance, whether through guerrilla warfare, intellectual dissent, or acts of personal defiance. The game challenges players to grapple with questions of loyalty, identity, and survival in a world that seeks to extinguish individuality.

The developer of Oceania 2084 hope to stimulate conversations about the dangers of state surveillance, corporate control, and the erosion of freedom. By providing players with the tools to make difficult choices, the game aims to spark a deeper understanding of what it means to resist—and why it matters.

Available Now
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Oceania 2084 is available for purchase at select tabletop game stores and online retailers. The game comes with a beautifully illustrated rulebook, downloadable character sheets, and instructions for how to setup three types of campaigns that help players immerse themselves in the world of Oceania.

For more information about Oceania 2084, or to schedule an interview with the developer, please contact:

Press Contact:

Johan Eriksson
Jocher Symbolic Systems
jochergames@gmail.com

or visit the official website at https://jocher-symbolic-systems.itch.io/oceania-2084.

#TabletopGames #DystopianFiction #RolePlayingGames #Oceania2084
#ResistanceAndHope

I am thrilled to announce that pledge fulfillment for our highly anticipated dystopian tabletop role-playing game, Oceania 2084, are now in full motion. As we speak, the books are being mailed out to all of you dedicated backers who have eagerly awaited this moment. I deeply appreciate your patience and support throughout this journey.

In addition to fulfilling the pledges, I am excited to share that Oceania 2084 is now available for purchase beyond my Big Cartel page. You can now find the book at several esteemed online bookstores across Europe, including Bokus and Akademibokhandeln in Sweden, Suomalainen Kirjakauppa in Finland, and soon at Dungeon Marvels in Spain. This expansion marks a significant milestone for me, making it easier for fans to access and enjoy the game.

Oceania 2084 transports players to a dystopian future where they must navigate a world of intrigue, survival, and rebellion. With its immersive storytelling and rich world-building, the game promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned players and newcomers to the genre.

I am incredibly grateful for the support of our community and look forward to hearing your stories and experiences as you dive into the world of Oceania 2084. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to expand our reach and bring this thrilling adventure to even more players.

For more information, please visit the Big Cartel page, the Itch page, join the Discord server or contact me at Jochergames@gmail.com.

So, first things first, all US bases in the EU should be shut down as a matter of urgency. The last thing you want is soldiers of a hostile state within your own walls. Would we have Russian bases in the EU? No? (Well guess what? Now we do.)

Heck, at least the Greeks had the common courtesy to hide in a wooden horse.

#USA #fascism #EU

I am so incredibly happy that the podcast/twitch show Wandering Monster decided to play my dystopian game Oceania 2084! Seeing an actual-play recording of my own game really is amazing. If you want to see how a roleplaying game based on George Orwell's book 1984 plays check it out: https://www.youtube.com/live/_-jGsgilZVE?si=MbTWecZbVigX4apP

#anarchist #ttrpg #actualplay #dystopian #orwell #indiegame

If you are an American married woman (or any gender person who has changed their surname legally) you need to be aware of this NOW. You may lose your right to vote if you don’t prepare. https://www.glamour.com/story/save-act-could-stop-millions-women-voting

Not an exaggeration, not hyperbole. Millions of people, mostly women, turned away to vote.

A game rule set is always meant to place you in a specific decision space. The aesthetic of a game is the experience of that decision space.

The decision space can be understood as a bunch of vectors: Narrative context, rule limitations, visual presentation, ui components, etc.

As a game designer i am practicing the art of creating these temporary or fictional decision spaces that allows my players to experience the need to make decisions that aren't meeting through their everyday lives. I am playing with their agency. I am making art out of their choices and their agency.

Judith Butler: “Once you decide that a single vulnerable minority can be sacrificed, you’re operating within a fascist logic, because that means there might be a second one you’re willing to sacrifice, and a third, a fourth, and then what happens?” https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-15/judith-butler-philosopher-if-you-sacrifice-a-minority-like-trans-people-you-are-operating-within-a-fascist-logic.html

https://www.rascal.news/why-does-the-january-6-wargame-even-exist/

An article around the "why" of the war game/art installation/larp experience that was "January 6".

For a report on what the game was read: https://www.rascal.news/red-hats-red-blood-roleplaying-the-january-6-insurrection-in-a-brooklyn-warehouse/

When we unionized a few years ago, a lot of peanut gallery types on social media wanted to tell me it would be the end of Wired.

Hope it’s now clear (thanks mostly to our insanely talented and hardworking politics team) that it does not work that way.

Unions are good.

There is a reason why Big Tech has been so super-secretive about its water use. It’s because it was getting it so cheap that it wasn’t even worth measuring it. Water was this invisible externality, and because it was invisible to the public, Big Tech could keep telling the story of how it was becoming more and more efficient, more and more green, more and more “in the Cloud.” The cloud is on the ground.
https://gerrymcgovern.com/big-tech-lies-about-its-water-use/

Yesterday I finally got the hardback books of my game Oceania 2084 - a dystopian roelplaying game with a message. It is a game that is about human connection and fighting against overwhelming oppression. Heavily inspired by Orwell's book 1984, expanding on his ideas to give a chilling vision of our current situation and near future.

This asymmetric, adversarial role-playing game blends narrative-first storytelling with roguelike elements, crafted for 3-8 players. Every session weaves a tale of defiance against overwhelming odds, where the smallest acts of rebellion can spark revolutionary change. At its core, Oceania 2084 explores the power of human connection and hope in a world designed to crush both. Players navigate a web of social relationships, survival challenges, and moral choices as they fight to maintain their humanity under the watchful eye of Big Brother. Victory isn't measured in conquests, but in moments of truth shared between companions and the courage to resist despite the cost.

https://jocher-symbolic-systems.itch.io/oceania-2084

#ttrpg #orwell #dystopian #roleplaying #jocher #game #TTRPG #Hope

A 19 year old has been given admin access to the core US treasury financial system by Elon Musk’s DOGE.

He goes by the name of “Mr. Big Balls” online, is on Russian forums, and has tried to purchase DDoS botnets.

Elon has said sharing this information is illegal, so please do not press the boost button.

https://www.wired.com/story/edward-coristine-tesla-sexy-path-networks-doge/

Just a reminder, especially in this wild time we live in. DO NOT INSTALL WORK MDM ON YOUR PERSONAL DEVICE.
If your work requires Microsoft Intune or similar MDM, to get email/teams/slack. don't accept it. It opens your device up for them to access private data and disable/delete your phone (even if they say they wont, they can)

https://blog.cdemi.io/never-accept-an-mdm-policy-on-your-personal-phone/

#privacy #android #iphone #work #email #outlook #microsoft

Google, a brief history

2004: Don’t be evil
2018: OK, be evil but at least don’t kill people
2025: Fuck it, kill people

https://www.independent.co.uk/business/google-drops-pledge-not-to-use-ai-for-weapons-b2692533.html

#Google #BigTech #AI #SiliconValley #USA #capitalism #fascism

The entire archive of all CDC datasets uploaded before January 28th, 2025 has been backed up on Internet Archive.

Incredible work everyone. Science will never be silenced!

This is Edward "Bigballs" Coristine, 19. Special DOGE employee who now has access to every American's social security information. He has not passed any security clearances, nor has any expertise other than being [checks notes] an intern at Musk's Neuralink concern.

I also found another Israeli venture capitalist that invested in #Bluesky (https://accessipos.com/bluesky-stock-ipo/#Ownership). Stav Erez of Lab/02. She is recommended on LinkedIn by that other Israeli investor, Amir Shevat from Darkmode Ventures (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stav-erez-13b8974b/). Amir Shevat, who's posting without any shame Israeli propaganda on his LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7119701140899823617). Propaganda that makes the ridiculous, but still dangerous statement that the IDF is the most humane army in the world. 🙄 Or that Israel is just a decent country, so don't complain folks. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😭

This is were Bluesky is doing business with. Not that all the other venture capitalists or regular investors are any good. It's all evil capitalism in overdrive. Or business as usual.

I will probably remove my Bluesky Bridge tomorrow, because these are not my ethics.

#VC #Israel