Another oldie but goodie:

Spotted this a couple years ago and still just love it! Artist: Dixon Dubow

Back when I was writing and editing RPG gaming stuff, I used to rather like florid descriptions and chunks of flavor text. Now that I’m back on the consumer side (and …you know… old), I want to edit the fuck out of almost everything I’m reading these days.

Last call before I shut down my Etsy! I will be taking my stock to Detroit for a pop-up, and then I will begin my transition to shopify. So it may take me some time to make that happen. #dice #ttrpg #dnd

I like reading/watching reviews of different RPG game systems. One of the criteria I always keep in mind is "would this be a fun game to run a 1-shot with at GenCon?" I came to the sad realization today that, since 2027 will likely be my last GenCon (my 50th), I need to dismiss that criteria now. 😞

It’s apparently “promote other people’s cool shit” day for Doug. Fine.

Next up, two drafts of the Magic online RPG design doc, also by @mikeselinker.bsky.social, @wolfgangbaur.bsky.social & co. Slimmer & later than the TTRPG. Also unreleased & unannounced. Raising $ for Planned Parenthood ($6872 so far). Secret silent auction of indeterminate length. DM w offers. #mtg

Need some weird little guys for your next product or game? Absolutely delightful work here!

Hey, take a look at these! I’ve seen some really fun stuff coming from DNGN CLUB.

Respond to this with an image from a movie that always cheers you up, but don't name the movie. just share an image. (Don’t judge me.)

Well, here we are…

Children, don’t fight. No one’s going to take your paragraphs/bullet points away from you. (I feel like that’s the fear… that at some point there’s somehow going to be a vote, and one or the other will be banned forever.)

On Friday the 13th, the WHPA hardcover will be 20% off in my Etsy shop. Use the code: JASONLIVES www.etsy.com/listing/4317...

Hey, it’s Friday the 13th, and that means it’s TAKE YOUR DINOSAUR TO DINNER DAY! Explanation in alt text, because I can have way more characters there. It’s a whole story!

*ting!*

Allow me to present the first of my semi-regular messages to @bsky.app that, as a left handed scroller, I LOATHE the placement of the refresh button. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Why, I posted this fresh meme just yesterday!

I maintain one of the biggest missed casting opportunities in history was not casting James Spader as Captain Kirk in the movies. I am certain he would do an absolutely perfect Shatner/Kirk.

Inspired to a quick & dirty photoshop.

I mean, just look at this. Save some talent for the rest of us, you guys! bsky.app/profile/hand...

In all my years in the industry (“back in my day”), even with the big swings we took with layout in Archmagic, I never would have guessed ttrpg book layout would have evolved into what it’s become. I keep seeing new stuff and thinking, “I wish we’d done that!” Just amazing work, you guys!

I made a thing. I feel very clever.

"money, money, money (saviour inc.)", oil on vintage print, 10 1/4 x 14 1/4", 2026- $400(Cdn) #art

An old favorite.

Drop something red 🩸 Red is harder in ceramics, but I do have this:

It’s been three days since I saw The Bride!, and I still can’t decide if it’s an amazing movie or a terrible movie. I do know that it is definitely not something in between.

Man, if I had $200k burning a hole in my pocket… www.nostalgicinvestments.com/comic-art/ki...

Often on my mind:

When gamers post pics of their shelves, I like looking for books I was involved in. Just saw this interview with Monte Cook (of enviably successful Monte Cook Games), and look, in the corner… Demons II, Demons, Sentinels, and To Hell and Back, all from my line editor days at Mayfair! Big nostalgia!

Corpses of enormous traveling beasts are investigated; heart chambers have become sleeping chambers; the paladin feels sure she’s not noticing something; lizardmen on snakeback arrive; and one of the porters tries to kill them in their sleep; on tonight’s session of Into the Sunken Lands!

My players got me gourmet cookie assortments for National GM Day! We also got to play today, so double win!

Million dollar idea: Some coffee bean producer needs to come up with a coffee that tastes good after it’s reheated in the microwaved.

Happy GM’s Day to all the GMs who’ve worked so hard to entertain me over the years and those who I’ve learned so much from! Thank you. 🎉 🎲🧙

My players are back in The Sunken Lands tomorrow. Very excited!

Blogrog. Feel free to steal that.

Reading the comments will be the best 15 minutes you’ll spend today!

I have the t-shirt. Suitable for protests.

Terrific design, limited edition. Maybe you need to be seen in one!

Also, congratulations to @svengoolieofficial.bsky.social and his namesake snowplow!

Phineas does beautiful work. He’s got shirts and prints and stuff, and can be hired for your game artwork. Take a look.

Oh my god! James Hong’s 97th birthday was yesterday! Utmost respect for him, as an actor and human, and I hope he had the finest birthday!

Honestly, it’s kind of strange… in all the years I’ve participated in the housing lottery, I’ve *never* gotten a time earlier than this year (1:38). I means, you’d think the odds would put me in the first hour at least once.

In the GenCon lottery, I ended up with a hotel by the airport. So, now the upgrade game begins. This is always very stressful for me. Next year is my 50th, and likely last, Gen Con. Do you suppose they’d just put me up at the Weston in recognition?

I still have lots of ceramic dice up on my Etsy! But in March, I'll be taking everything down to do a pop up shop in Detroit. After that, I am aiming to switch everything over to Shopify. If you have a Shopify, I want to know your tips and tricks 🙂 #dice #ttrpg #dice

For the first time in years, I got a not hopeless time in the GenCon hotel lottery. 1:38 (eastern)

If you see this, post a monster.

You know, those people who say, “I always know when someone’s lying,” or, “I can drive just as good as a formula 1 driver.”

Still unreasonably mad at the game designer I follow who only allows comments from people he follows. HE WOULD WANT TO HEAR MY OPINIONS

A game in which the PCs *believe* they have exceptions skills or special abilities but really don’t. The results of attempts to use these abilities during the game are resolved with a SUPER-swingy dice system instead of the game’s regular, more stable mechanic. Comedy and/or "I told you so!" ensues.

Show me your Uber driver.