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My Black Shield crew got interviewed at Orcacon - around the 15 minute mark of this podcast. I am pretty proud to note that half the interview is just one of our players talking about how awesome we are. #ttrpg share.transistor.fm/s/4fe567e2

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I sort of assume anyone following me also follows The Onion, but I still repost them occasionally anyway just so you know which jokes wound me the most.

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Nadir Of Western Civilization To Be Reached This Friday At 3:32 P.M. theonion.com/nadir-o...

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Apparently I've got more things to say in the same blog article. 'Many excellent GMs end up filling in the gaps in badly written game systems. The best of them do it so well and so seamlessly that the players or the AP listeners never notice.' #ttrpgs #actualplay #rpgs

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Was talking about it again today and just reminded how much I dislike imitative as a mechanic. And adding into that how action economy and action types defining specific round actions add into the break in story flow that happens during initiative run scenes. #ttrpg

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This week was a reminder that habits (writing routine, lifting), unexpected kindness (notes in office mail, conversations, tea from @mobyprof.bsky.social), & things to look forward to (Claudia Rankine AU visit, time with friends now & future) really does refuel for the work to be done.

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In children per year, the US birth rate is at an all-time low, but in Miles’ per hour it’s at an all time high.

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For my next Call of Cthullhu game I am going to replace the Sanity mechanic with Hope. Same mechanic, except you lose Hope instead of Sanity when the darkness comes. And when you run out of hope... #ttrpg

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The biggest challenge of ttrpg story telling (vs. books, film, etc.) is that you start with a basic requirement of having 4-6 main characters and needing to tell a real story for each of them. Many standard narrative structures don't fit well into that model.

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I believe that the amount of role-playing I am planning over the next few months is...unwise. Wish me luck.

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Did a double feature of House (1977) and The Substance last night and they had kind of a strange weird synergy. Anyway, I have had a enough close up face shots and random strange body parts for a bit.

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As it is a politics day, just want to let anyone out there expecting me to have political takes that my job requires me to not have a public political stance on anything. If you want hot takes politics (or particularly money in politics or prisons) you need to DM me directly.

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Open casting call for players for Black History Month! Black and POC players are especially encouraged to apply. AU is raising money for Black Girls Rock, an org that empowers and celebrates Black girls and women. Form closes Monday, January 20th at 8:00 pm PST docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Hey if anyone wants a paid LARP camp counciler gig in the Greenlake area of Seattle, the group my friend of 15 years Blaise works with is hiring. Caveat Emptor of course, but its a real job fron June to September. seattle.craigslist.org/see/edu/d/se...

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Reminded how easy it is to get focused on the wrong things in an rpg session when you are in a hurry - players actively asked for a camp with the NPCs and talk session last week and as usual those are the best sessions. Take time for the little things, in life and in ttrpg sessions.

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I did a (Fantasy) Hero Workout this week based on Sam climbing Mt. Doom. You've got the lower slopes, carrying Frodo, chasing Gollum, more carrying Frodo, wrestling Gollum, chasing Frodo and throwing the ring into the lava. (35 lb dumb bells, 25lb slam ball, 31:31) #wod #geek #lotr

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I'm looking to hire for conventions! If you're interested in being part of the #CATAN Crew, go here: catanevents.com/community/#D... Feel free to ask me any questions!

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If you like epic games based on a beloved novel then help a guy out...

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Don't let those secrets be like a healing potion you never use because the time is never right. A secret unfound is a story lost.

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My critical GMing advice I've not repeated on this social yet... 'Hold off from speaking for 4 beats longer that you are comfortable with... because a player will likely fill the void with something better.' You don't want to miss that gold by rushing in to fill the gap! #ttrpg #Annisonsfirstlaw

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Seeking performers for a paid 10-episode campaign of UNDYING CORRUPTION, a 5e adventure book of Korean folklore & mythology. This casting call closes Jan 28th. Apply: forms.gle/9F6yBfP6oauR... Sponsored by @nineheavenspress.bsky.social 👻 #TTRPG #Casting

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That time in the congame when the crew all decided to sit down and play different heads of the same hydra. Along with our imaginary friend dragon we faced the evil magician making dragons into wax statues. Or rather we took a nap. Treasure saved. #orcacon #ttrpg

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God of chaos: Look I have trapped you here and want you to join my divine army?! PCs: what's your management style? What's a typical day in this army like? God of chaos: Uh...chaos? PCs: Sold. #orcacon

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Work asked me what I am doin this weekend and I said going far away and telling stories to strangers. #orcacon #ttrpg

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At least I know that they're bad now... #TTRPG

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I always get excited about going to conventions to meet new people and see folks in the industry. Then instead I just run RPGs the whole convention. Anyway, I will be running RPGs all of Orcacon starting on Friday. I will then see a small select group of gamers at my table all con. #ttrpglife

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This is the other way around for us, this is what Laura says to me...

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Psst. Game designers! Yes, you! I don’t care how insignificant you think you are or how unworthy you fear your work might be (your brain is lying to you!) If you published a #TTRPG last year, submit it to the #ENNIES You can’t win if you don’t try ennie-awards.com/new-submissi...

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Save the world in three words challenge: Quality over qantity

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Not going to explain myself in any detail, but telling you that if you want to save the world, role-play with someone new this year. Do it with joy and love, and see that same spark grow in their eyes. #ttrpg #newyearresolutions

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Game Till the New Year is here! Probably a quieter one this year, as fully avoided facebook for letting people know. But either way, 23rd(?) consecutive game till the new year in progress. We miss you, Keith.

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31 December 1995. Still the perfect goodbye.

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Post your queen.

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Much to my surprise, I learned the new Nosferatu is a Christmas movie.

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What if we put a pool on the moon? Watch the latest What If? video collaboration with Minute Earth! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIIB...

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Celebrating Winter Solstice today. It has been my best dark season in recent memory (maybe ever?) with only a few days of mild depression. Hoping to make it February in the same mode, and welcoming in each little new bit of light every day.

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OrcaCon playmats are back!! We will have them available in the Merchant Hall at the OrcaCon Merch booth. We'll have enamel pins, all kinds of dice, shirts, hoodies, and a limited number of beanies! SO excited!

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Comfort. 😌

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What's an opinion you have that would make a bunch of people angry? Write it down in a notebook called, "Why would I want to make a bunch of people angry right now?" and then close that notebook and have some tea.

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Just got back from War of the Rohirrim and it was strangely animated, full of tropes, had a one dimensional weak villain, and stretched for some callbacks/lore dumps. I loved every minute of it, 9/10. Will watch again.

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Just sent this to a new ttrpg player: What's your preferred method of joining the party: A. Doing wayfarer stuff B. Just got pushed out of a portal to hell C. Surfacing in a magical lake of prophecy D. Hunting down and taking revenge on a paladin of vengeance E. On a mission from god Thoughts?

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Build your support network like you'd build a party. Surround yourself with those who complement your strengths and shore up your weaknesses. #TTRPGMotivation

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