@lyssmenold

Lyss Menold bridges academic research and interactive media through work focused on speculative fiction and tabletop gaming. Their portfolio includes support for critical theory publications examining queer cyberpunk literature, notably Stefanie Carter-Cuthbert's "Trans in the Machine: Chronicling the New Cyberpunk Canon." Menold's academic background informs their analysis of narrative design in gaming spaces. Their curatorial work highlights independent tabletop roleplaying games that explore psychological horror and identity themes. Menold regularly reviews and promotes titles like "What Elegant Stars," a Forged in the Dark sci-fi horror TTRPG. Their analysis focuses on games that integrate complex narrative structures with innovative mechanical systems. Menold's community engagement spans both academic publishing circles and interactive gaming spaces. They facilitate connections between creators working in queer speculative fiction, cyberpunk literature, and tabletop game design. Their work emphasizes projects that combine cosmic horror elements with transformative storytelling approaches.