Why am I so against generative AI in games? Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.

I have no coins & I must spend

Oh, devil, I'm glad that you came Guess I should learn how to live Because it won't go away Someone's calling for me Something's calling for me again #BardicInspiration #JustWarlockThings youtu.be/eWc9hvNV3ko

get in the car loser we're making suboptimal moves

A comment on itch reminded me of this idea for creating #TTRPG dungeons I had a while back. I still think its neat and I don't think I've actually shared it here on bsky. So bsky.. meet Crossword Dungeons! Do a crossword, use the answers and designs as inspiration for the rooms, get creative!

For our #WeekOfWorldbuilding, the first poll results are in! As such, I'm going to settle on sentient humanoid history as having been developing for approximately 3,000 years now. With 3 major events, that would put at least 1 major event every 1,000 years - with minor events sprinkled between.

In this arid place, life exists among squat thorny bushes and dry grasses poking up out of sand and loose gravel. What life defines our eastern desert? Poll ends in one hour. strawpoll.com/poy9kX4l2gJ

The supplement that got me into UOP's stuff. Nice addition to any spooky 5e cabinet.

Any day can become a good day, especially if you disappear into the forest and open up a tea shoppe and used bookstore that caters primarily to the wild folk of the wood.

We continue our #WeekofWorldbuilding with a look at Theology. How the universe came into existence should have already set you on the path toward what comes next, so let's codify that a bit. But for anyone who's forgotten already, a primer on what we're working with from Cosmology yesterday. 1/

Everybody loves random tables :D

#WeekOfWorldbuilding Join the fun with the Runic Press crew! Not to be confused with the Runic Press gang.

More wisdom from AB! This is something I've encountered at the day job. Every platform has different requirements and that's just online. Print goes even wilder, then there's embroidery... Make vector versions while you're at it, they're as close to universal as I've come so far.

Thoughtful worldbuilding to enjoy vicariously on a late work night. Note to self to tune in.

Can anyone recommend a fun kids on bikes and/or brooms one shot? 🎲🪄

#DnD advice: Be sure you're using equipment responsibly! Proper maintenance of chain mail says you need to forward it to at least 3 other people or bad luck will befall you.

The Midgard Worldbook is a heck of a lot of book for $8. Looks like Miniature Market is clearing out some 5e.

Continuing my handy guide to help new players, today we tackle genre jargon! Eldritch Horror: the terrible implications of leaving your dishes in the sink a little too long. High Fantasy: 🍀💨

my mom taught me there's two kinds of businesses: hot dog stands and art galleries - hot dog stands protect territory and keep competition off their turf - art galleries benefit from more adjacent art galleries, cluster together to amplify reach/support youre an art gallery, not a hot dog stand

A new #mechanicalkeyboard build and a fresh writing project. Yes, it's a good weekend!

The Internet has discovered the Andean Condor and its unbelievable 11' wingspan. I can think of a Hobbit who could have used this bird's services. #ThatsGameable

This! 👇 After Alan tipped me off, I met with Brandon at @diceweaver.com and after taking a tour of things and listening to his platform policies, we're partnering with them for @undergroundoracle.com's catalog of #ttrpg titles.

In case you missed it, Dropout has crossed over to American Girl fandom and a lot of confused people want very pretty little shoes. brennansamericangirldollshoes.com/coming-soon

Never thought my SO would wake up to Brennan Lee Mulligan in her feed. You're going to have to make the tiny shoes now, Brennan. WE WANT THE SHOES, BRENNAN!

Incase you missed the announcement yesterday: @jorphdan.bsky.social and I are hosting an Itch Jam! It's all about making mini #OSR modules inspired by fake book titles. Check it out: itch.io/jam/appx-n-jam

Finally 30 familiars

The party of an Elf, a Tiefling and a Tabaxi stop at 3 near identical stone doors, radiating power in the gloom of the cave. "The riddle says to open the Ruby door in the Tomb of Ever Darkness." "I uh... I can't tell which one is red." "Shit."

Part two of this guide to hexcrawling covers how to handle the party getting lost. It's as easy as rolling a couple d6s! Simple visual guides like this help me ensure I'm not overlooking aspects of the game while doing prep. www.reddit.com/r/DnD/commen...

Reddit delivers! Love this handy guide to hexcrawling. Great information and a charming comic style. Taking a big concept and reducing it to a few manageable steps is an art. www.reddit.com/r/DnD/commen...

Alright TTRPG friends, I think it's time I finish padding out my starter pack. For a while now I've been curating what I'm proud to say is a well received pack, but I'd like to ensure I open my horizons! Who's someone you think I'm making a mistake by not having here yet? go.bsky.app/9A4PTtd

It's #MondayFunday, so that means it's #AskACreator day! Do you have burning questions for some one in the ttrpg space? Here's your chance! Ask away! Tag the creator, ask your questions, start a convo! #dnd #ttrpg #art #dndart #gaming #terrain #homebrew #vtuber #AP

Happy #FreeRPGDay to all, including the aspiring Heart of the Game in Fredonia, NY! A small but distinct selection of RPGs await inside, along with a couple private game rooms. I assume I have @shawnmerwin.bsky.social to thank for finding Grim Hollow stocked there. First time in the US!

🧙‍♀️🎲 It's Free RPG Day this June 21! Creators, share links to your free TTRPGs, quickstarts or one-shots in the replies. Community, check out as many games as you can and support indie creators by playing and sharing. #FreeRPGDay #TTRPG #IndieTTRPG #RPGCommunity #OneShotRPG

Shout-out to the closeted nerd trying to convert Michael's to a miniatures game store. I see you.

Sounds like Tom Cardy got to DM a season of Dragon Friends. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Tk...

First thought: Whoa. Second thought: Eldritch Lorecast will have a field day with this.

We're gonna get a lot of mileage out of @theonion.com's "Nation Can't Believe" headline format.

"Shoot the monks," is such a great hook for a concept DMs often get wrong: lean into the players' strengths! Sunder steel on their armor, lob volleys at the monks. Mike Shea calls these "lightning rods," softballs to make your players feel strong while still challenging them other ways.

The #TerraAspira project is live. You should back it before its short run is over. Inside you'll find hand-sketched artwork and clever stories like this one! Super proud of the work @caspi.bsky.social, @bchangart.bsky.social, and I have put together. www.kickstarter.com/projects/epi...

Saw this one stolen on my Insta feed and had to find the actual source. Great way to create interesting party dynamics before the campaign has even started. Every character thinking they know a little about every other character is a true roleplay hack!

In case you need this this morning (woke up with the Halo theme in my head) youtu.be/0jXTBAGv9ZQ

Alright we can finally spill the beans!! You all loved What's My Motivation as a tool to help build your TTRPG characters But what if we shot a lot wider? A lot more than 2 Cents for your TTRPG world... the whole damn thing. What's My Foundation - a system agnostic worldbuilding book KS July

Y'all think if we'd agreed to call the new D&D '5ex' we would have embarrassed WotC into giving it a proper title? Is it too late?

Who arrives by moonlight - and who skulks away in a rowboat? Does it look a little green tonight to anyone else? Has anyone investigated into why the mountain is SMOKING? 1800s romanticism holds no shortage of #worldbuilding prompts. The Bay of Naples at moonlight night. Vesuvius Ivan Aivazovsky

Now wait just a gosh darn minute. These two are friends and haven't produced a DND show together yet? Forget the economy, this is the real outrage!

Leave me with my books. Go on, and for God's sake close the door!

Emily Axford #naddpod energy! @naddpod.bsky.social