Happy Thursday!! Today is set-up day for AcadeCon. Volunteers from all around will descend on the DCC to make sure we are ready to go for tomorrow morning's kickoff. We will be onsite and ready to check folks in at 8 am with games starting at 9. See you very soon!

2 more days till AcadeCon 2025

Meet Jake! One of the newer Faculty but tremendously talented and helping both AcadeCon and The Rpg Academy reach new heights!

Say hello to Brad Knipper Long time faculty and friend! #ttrpg #ironkingdoms #shadowrun #SavageWorlds

Lets say hello and TY to Kaylee, another of our Special Guest / Faculty / wears many hats. #Boardgames #ttrpg #starwarsactualplay

Let's meet some more of the Faculty helping run AcadeCon each year.

AcadeCon is only able to continue due to some tireless volunteers who work with me all year long and especially over event weekend to keep things working and improving. For this last week - let's shout out some of these usually un-sung heroes! #ttrpg #karaoke #starwarsactualplay #YTStreaming

Elrik's Hobbies another brand new sponsor who sent along a HUGE shipment of terrain pieces. We're still figuring out how best to divide it up into prize bundles. TY TY TY for the kind donation to help support Sanctuary at Homestead and The Foodbank, Inc. #ttrpg #gamingterrain

This morning let's say TY TY to Goblins' Hut a brand new sponsor this year who sent us a wide selection of their Weathering Products for Miniatures, props and Costumes to support our Costume Contest and charity raffle. #ttrpg #costuming #cosplay #miniatures #weatheringmodels

Another Corporate Sponsor this year is Mythworks which sent along some prize support for our charity raffle! #boardgames #mythworks @mythworks.bsky.social

We are close to 1,600 subscribers on our Youtube Channel. If you have found value in our podcast over the years for tips/tricks and insight in how to run games and have fun - the YT channel is offering similar content in new short form video content. www.youtube.com/therpgacademy #dnd #dnd5e

Happy Friday! And a BIG TY TY to Derek Stevens Art a new Sponsor this year who's donated some amazing art pieces to our Charity Raffle which supports Sanctuary at Homestead and now The Foodbank, Inc. #ttrpg #boardgames

Big update today - Tl;dr our Charity Partner Sanctuary at Homestead will be donating a % of funds raised at AcadeCon to a Dayton area Food bank. SaH is already a food based charity helping families in Cincy and Datyon. Find all the info on FB or TTE news update #ttrpg

Our final (for now?) local Business partner shout out is for Cosmic Comics and Games in Englewood. Drop by and pick up some new release comics or your CCG of choice. #daytonbusiness #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonohio

Let's say TY TY to Tony and Pete’s for helping support AcadeCon this year! They have really good sandwiches for those looking for a lunch or early dinner spot. #daytonbusiness #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonohio

Today's Sponsor SHOUT OUT is to QuiverTime who sent us some very sweet Card Quivers, deck boxes and sleeves for our charity raffle supporting Sanctuary at Homestead. #cardsleeves #deckboxes #cardquiver @quivertime.com

It's a cold dreary Tuesday (where I am, at least) but you know what's not cold or dreary? - Thai 9 in Dayton. Another of my favorite places to eat over AcadeCon AND they're helping us out this year too! #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #thaifood

And lets through out a BIG TY TY to Blind Bob's one of the coolest pizza joints around and a favorite of many of the AcadeCon regulars! #pizzalovers #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness

Let's say TY TY to ANOTHER Corporate Sponsor today - Looney Labs has sent us another wonderful care package to fill out our Game Library with fun games for everyone to enjoy! #boardgames #looneylabs #FluxGames @looneylabs.bsky.social

Lets say a big TY TY to OMEGA MUSIC for helping support AcadeCon this year!! #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonohio #daytonbusiness #vinyl #vinylrecords

a HUGE THANK YOU to Dragon's Den Counseling ( Zach Webber ) who is a Special Guest this year, and a Vendor AND Corporate Sponsor. He's also hosting the Daggerheart LIVE - The Reaping Ride game on Saturday where you can watch and interact with the story. #daggerheart #daggerheartrpg #ttrpg

Let's close out this Saturday saying TY TY to Darkhold Games a returning vendor and Sponsor with donations to our charity raffle supporting Sanctuary at Homestead #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #ttrpg #flgs

Let's send a big TY TY to Robin's Nerd Supplies for supporting our event this year with some beautiful #dice sets for our Charity Raffle!. #ttrpg #ttrpgdice @robinsnerdsupplies.bsky.social

Happy Saturday. Let's celebrate with a big TY TY to Two Social for helping us spread the word about AcadeCon this year. #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

a BIG TY to DK Effect Located in Dayton - they offer a unique blend of entertainment with classic board games, thrilling pinball machines, and engaging activities for all ages. #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #pinball #VintageGaming

Let's say a big TY TY to @nerdburgercraig.bsky.social who sent along some games for us to use for Charity raffle. They also currently have a new KS running for Cosmic Corsairs, Maybe give it a look www.kickstarter.com/projects/158... #ttrpg #boardgames #kickstarter

Let's give a big TY TY to MCDM Productions. They have sent along several copies of Draw Steel for our charity raffle AND a set to be given away at some of our Draw Steel events. Gorgeous books and a very lovely group of folks making them. #ttrpg #drawsteel #mcdmproductions @hellomcdm.bsky.social

Kicking off this Thursday with a big TY TY to Oregon Express another fabulous place to grab a bite while taking a break from AcadeCon gaming! #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

Time to say TY TY to another Corporate Sponsor for this year's AcadeCon: Lore Link is a premium-quality RPG campaign management tool for Dungeon Masters, Gamemasters, Storytellers and Keepers of all types. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder @lorelink.com

and ANOTHER local Dayton Business helping AcadeCon this year: Wheat Penny Oven and Bar #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

Let's keep the THANK YOUS flowing with a shout out to Lily's Dayton A wonderful place for bite or a drink. A short walk from the DCC while at AcadeCon #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

Lets say TY TY to another Corporate Sponsor for this year - @ashyfeet.bsky.social who donated multiple copies of their latest game: Dark Heists for Game Library, Play to Win AND Charity raffle. #ttrpg #boardgames

A big TY TY TY to 2nd Street Market in Dayton for helping spread the word about AcadeCon! #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

Lets give a shout out to Brent Bowser Merch who is a vendor this year AND donated some sweet stuff for our charity raffle as well! #ttrpg #SanctuaryAtHomestead

And another local business that is helping us spread the word of AcadeCon: Check Your Head #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness

Let's say a Big TY TY TY to LUNA Gifts & Botanicals for helping support AcadeCon this year!! #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness

We still have Sponsors to shout out this year, including - @lokebattlemats.bsky.social who sent us a HUGE donation this year! We have 2 large bundles in our charity raffle as well as Emergency GM kits for folks who may need ready to go battle mats. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #battlemaps

And our LAST (but not least) Special Guest Shout out is for Curtis Baum of Dire Corgi Games and Organized Play Manager for Evil Genius Games #TTRPG #direcorgi #EvilGeniusGames #EverydayHeroes @evilgeniusgames.bsky.social

our latest Special Guest Shout Out: Chuck Cumbow, Community Outreach Director with Troll Lord Games @trolllordgames #ttrpg #castlesandcrusades #TrollLordGames

Another SPECIAL GUEST SHOUT OUT. This time its Marcus from Ghostlight Media! #ttrpg #voiceactor

MORE Special Guest shout outs? YES!! this morning's is Rin from Ghostlight Media. #ttrpg #Numenera #voiceactor

Lets continue to shout out our Ghostlight Media Special Guests. next up is Kaleb! #TTRPG #actualplaypodcast #gamemaster

Let's circle back to more Special Guest SHOUT OUTS: We have a few more Ghost Light Media folks joining us this year including - Justin #ttrpg #ExaltedRPG

Corporate Sponsor shout out Free League Publishing Who has continued to be a generous sponsor for years now (most likely moving to Legacy next year!) is sending us a very on theme #walkingdeadrpg bundle for our charity raffle. #walkingdead #ttrpg

We still have LOTS of Corporate Sponsors to shout out, including: @brotherwisegames.bsky.social Games who has been generous to us for several years with donations into our Game Library and Charity Raffle. #ttrpg #boardgames

There are still seats available at two of the five Tabletop Journeys' game sessions during Acadecon the 13th: the "2 Die 4"(11/7/25 - 11/9/2025) Sign up now and help TTJ make this gaming convention LEGENDARY! #TTRPGFamily #TTRPGComunity #ConventionSeason #CallYourBoysTTJ tabletop.events/conv...

Lets shout out another local business helping share AcadeCon with folks - Clarkade Get your game on in Huber Heights! #Arcade #ClassicVideoGames #HuberheightsOH

Today's Corporate SHOUT OUT is to @baronofdice.bsky.social hich is donating some dice for our charity raffle! #TTRPG #dice

Yay, tickets for my death metal Shadow of the Demon Lord games at AcadeCon are moving!

Another of our Corporate Sponsors this year: @dispeldice.bsky.social who donated several beautiful dice sets for our charity Raffle benefiting Sanctuary at Homestead #ttrpg #dice