We came to this conclusion, btw

Not your toothbrush.

Hey, I've only got a couple of days left on the Galleons of the Thunderosa campaign, and it looks like it's not going to fund. I've mostly accepted this, but if it miraculously got funded, it would make my YEAR. I'm pretty proud of my Wacky Racing TTRPG! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

We did a big heist with @roleplayretcon.bsky.social ! Come and take a listen right here!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmCA...

Oh shit! I wrote that! (In theory, I am finishing writing that. I swear I'm gonna get there, finishing things is scary. Kickstarters are even scarier.) Gonna listen to this throughout my day, you should too.

Jensie and Ben are on a special standalone one-shot of @avoidpod.bsky.social playing Janet Doe and Canter "Can't" Hitchcock as they execute a heist of famous child actor Calvin McCathy's fast-food themed birthday party! We're playing HEIST by @madpierrot.design! youtu.be/EmCAhpWw9Ps?...

Today is Alex's birthday and it's a Big One, so we commissioned @sketchisnotreal.bsky.social to illustrate some of his iconic characters from Roleplay Retcon! First person* to guess who's who gets a high five! *not you, Sketch

Launching our Oscar campaign, except it's to guest on this podcast For your consideration, three people who have been recontextualizing movies through TTRPGs since 2018 and making games based on movies

On Friday, I last minute subbed as a facilitator for a City of Winter game at my FLGS. Overall went well (still a bit rusty - haven’t run anything in person since last year). So well in fact that I am running it again for the folks at @roleplayretcon.bsky.social in a few days. Can’t wait! #ttrpg

Profion enjoyers, rise up

CALL US

On Patreon: The Olive Garden-sponsored movie Chef's Kiss somehow doesn't involve Olive Garden, so we broke down our own Olive Garden rom com IN an Olive Garden while ENJOYING an Olive Garden meal. I promise the podcast doesn't usually sound like this. www.patreon.com/posts/152570...

She's great. Really. I hope she finds happiness. But she's standing in the way of the movie's best ship.

My friends, today is the day my new book with @superdillin.bsky.social is out! Available everywhere books are sold, the Ultimate RPG Villains Backstory Guide is your companion for making the the best of the worst! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

When I was A young boy I dreamed of making video games. Turns out, I don't know how to do that. I don't just mean I don't know how to code, I mean I discovered I have no sense for designing levels, etc. But I did have a slight knack for coming up with a cool central mechanic.

Every RPG is a one-page RPG if you only read one page of it

It's Jensie's birthday, show a little respect, squares

We are 9 episodes away from 200 episodes.

Promoting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a DnD thing: Fish Out of Water! Those Who Swim (you know, mermaids) have legs for three days so you they can complete their business on land. But they don't have a phone, money, nor have they ever seen a dog before. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

Impromptu live stream planned for night! 9:30 pm Central US time on TikTok, Twitch and YouTube! www.tiktok.com/t/ZThGefFSu/

It's LIIIIIVE! (Again!) The first hours are crucial! If you pledge in the first 48 hours, I'll send you an ashcan/demo version of the game for no extra charge! Work together as a crew to race giant vehicles across the world! Win fabulous prizes! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

If you pledge for Galleons of the Thunderosa in the first 48 hours, I'll send you a plain text ashcan/demo/quickstart version of the game rules! I'm launching in the next couple of days, so if you wanna get in on the ground floor, follow the project on Backerkit! www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

The Kickstarter campaign for Galleons of the Thunderosa was plagued by bots and some other issues, so I've moved it over to Backerkit! But, I can't launch a Backerkit campaign without followers, so I need your help! Please click that button! www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

Happy 40th Zelda Anniversary from Hank for no reason in particular!

Day 10 promoting an indie TTRPG for zine month as penance for doing a DnD thing: Dragonfly Motel by @blackfiskpub.bsky.social! Live your Twin Peaks-style fantasies by concocting meandering dreams together! The PDF tier is pay-what-you-want! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bla...

Today is my 40th birthday, and I just launched Galleons of the Thunderosa for #zinequest! Race cross-country on giant vehicles operated by your whole #DnD party! (Pretty sure the guy who pledged $1000 is a bot, so I'm not even close to funded!) www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...

I dig the (PENANACE-BASED) shout out. Suffer for your crime! ... however ... Galleons of the Thunderosa looks pretty fuckin' fun! Imagine feeding adventurers into a giant living dungeon to get it to race faster so you can be the first to eat that delicious sun! First hack is already written. DIBS!

Oh shit

I worked really hard to make it look like I didn't work hard on my Kickstarter video for Galleons of the Thunderosa, please watch it, I'm so clever and funny

I had a lot of fun doing this except when I didn't

Yes this last note is so important! Sometimes a well GMd session is helpful for new players but pick-up-and-play oneshots, in my experience, open even very inexperienced players up to the possibility of *making* a game

Saw a Youtuber say "I have a Patreon, if you're interested" and we've decided to take another approach. If you need something to tide you over between Trial by Fieri, how about an Ocarina of Time Randomizer run that isn't quite as good but still pretty good? patreon.com/roleplayretcon

Starting in March, we've hosting our very own #podcast called Tabletop Touchstones. We'll be interviewing indie #ttrpg creators we respect to uncover the media influencing their current work and exploring the childhood passions that led them to RPGs. #TabletopPodcast #RPGPodcast #indieRPG #Tabletop

The next episode of What Am I Rolling is now out! 🎲 🎙️ 🎧 Episode #162: The Zone with @roleplayretcon.bsky.social Pt. 2 Catch up on previous episodes of What Am I Rolling? wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧 pod.link/1351842802 #RPG #ttrpg #wair #TheZone #RoleplayRetCon #scifi #horror

If you hate ICE, love games, and have $10 check out the No ICE in Minnesota Charity Bundle supporting Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota with over 1,400 games from 651 creators! itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...

This is us! We Zoned!

Aw fuck yeah, we're back

I may be a Basic B for making a D&D thing, but even I don't use ANY AI to make it. I wrote every word and all the art and illustration is by real humans, either commissioned (like @sketchisnotreal.bsky.social) royalty-free, public domain, or licensed. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ben...

Day 7 of promoting indie TTRPG Zine Month projects as penance for making a D&D thing: Punderworld by @twicerolledtales.bsky.social! Goof off at the table to build power, then unleash it as wordplay to manifest reality-shifting powers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/twi...

A quick note: if u find yourself face-to-face with a Mattress Firm ad starring my lovable memepooch, know that it was a legit licensing agreement and it's all on the up and up. Thank you!

For this commission I even did what AI peddlers deem impossible, I learned a new skill. I'll admit, I did some simple 3d modelling classes in school, the same way we all do a few art classes in school, but that was 10 years ago and I remember nothing, however I still rolled up my sleeves and did it.

Day 6 of spotlighting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a D&D thing for #zinequest The Deepest Dark! GM-less horror about being trapped underground! Beautiful and eerie inkpen illustrations! Play in the dark and track morale and supplies with D6s! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...

Time to start canceling nitro and shouting from the rooftops how we won't stand for this. @discord.com is collecting our information and censoring our communications and claiming its for our safety. Don't let them get away with this.

Day 5 of promoting indie TTRPGs as penance for making a D&D thing for Zine Month: Axolotl with a gun! Fight the jerks destroying your environment with GUNS! Each gun has a different dice mechanic! There's rules for solo, duets, GM-less, and even 10 players! www.kickstarter.com/projects/res...

Day 4 of promoting an indie Zine Month TTRPG as penance for making a D&D thing: Rise, Wizards! Build a wizard's tower with dice! When it falls, how the dice land affects the world you're building! A little bit TTRPG, a little bit board game! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...