If I would distil my 950 or so Chatty DM blog posts in one sentence it would be: "Celebrate the free time of those ready to share it with you, including yours; but remember that it's forever your prime responsibility as a Game Master"

I don't know if its a sign of times, but I keep writing "Star screams" instead of "Starscream" in my documents. I'm dealing with a Lovecraftian take on Cybertronians. I guess I should read those 2 Void Walkers trade paperback I keep putting off.

I sense that a dad joke I just made here a few minutes ago will explode. I'm so sorry... ;)

I strongly believe that somewhere in the last 40 years, with the advent of "easier gaming" (Computers, golden age of board game), an awakening to "the value of players free time" has occurred. It's one of the reason while I'm WAY more of a fan of my D&D players Antics than I was when I started out

"5 min loop of named Transformers (Optimus Prime, Bumble Bee, Megatron, etc.) transforming from one form to the next in various times and places interspaced with sequences of Bumblebee doing bad break dancing. " I'm 99% sure this won't make the cut, but my boss has a very naive love for Bumblebee.

I love how it seems it needs be said that New Brunswick is one of our provinces. :) Also, go Premier Holt!

Ex-Husband Watch my dark comedy short film It's the story of a mean-ass lady boss who learns a hard lesson after getting hit with bad news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBCF...

This magnificent exhibits deals 1d4+1 MDC to my FOMO! :)

Me on every project

You know what warms my heart when I come here? Seeing old friends, people I haven't seen in years, sharing about their passions, geek outs, fears, concerns. I really miss going to the US and hang out at cons. But remaining in touch with all y'all helps me believe that this too shall pass.

Magic: The Gathering players came together and raised over $110,000 for Trans Lifeline in less than 24 hours. We are going until Saturday at 10am Pacific so be sure to Donate--> give.translifeline.org/tcc Our expanded prize list can be found here: bsky.app/profile/tola... #MagicTheGathering

Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest closes in Plano Texas this weekend; not enough ticket sales for an extension. It seems it's the end for this Immersive show as there's not enough mainstream demand on it to extend the tour for 5 years and not lose money.

Today's job: Doing a "Scope of Work" document for potential Game Design vendors for a yet to be announced Outdoor Immersive Adventure. Asking them to design gameplay over a dozen physical interactive stations and tie everything together with a "Quest Journal" the guest will have in their possession.

While Jill's and my job exist in different industries, I 100% agree with her. There's nothing like mapping story elements, active dialogues, establishing backgrounds, and creating layers for an immersive experience that aims at a wide range audience.

Brain: "There will be a Wreckoning!" Me: Okay, let's save that for a potential post-apocalyptic setting or adventure. Brain: Nah, I was just bored, go get me another coffee, meat doll.

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Things I didn't expect to write in a messaging app today: "Your eldest takes Eldritch Shits that Lovecraft would write about were he still alive."

The pink urinal puck at my office's closest bathroom shows, with its central circular indentation, that penis haver, no matter how old, will always be destructive toddlers.

D&D night highlight: My 9th level players charged a Behir and dealt it 100 HP total in the 1st round. Then the creature inflicted 300 total HP in lightning damage and told the party's Barbarian, "This could be done differently, adventurer." A parlay ensued. Everyone lived. #TTRPG

Is there a point in a TTRPG geek's life where unread gamebooks become something to be proud of? Like can I say that mechanics and setting get better with age, therefore making my unread collection like a wine cellar? I still haven't read Numenera. Bought the 1st edition.

I refused to adult tonight but I still had potatoes to use before they took root in their hutch. So I chose spite instead. Image 1: Pan-fried diced potatoes and baloney with garlic, onion salt, and pepper cooked in butter. Image 2: Played, served with mustard and a slice of "American Cheese".

Hey long time friends and readers of my old blog. Remember my 6 year old son Nico with whom I played interactive bedtime stories about Pokemons and flying knights? Nico turns 24 today. I'm not old, you're old. :)

Like any dudes liking electronica, I've noticed sloppy AI songs creeping into my Spotify. So far they're pretty easy to identify: 1) Unimaginative, simple repeating drums & synth beat 2) The words "Neon" in the lyrics 3) The same "girl in her 20s" and "German man in his 40s" voices.

Today I got to go deeper into the Transformers experience and start defining clear narrative beats per room. Also got approval for another project outside of the "Hasbro" umbrella, that's also exciting. And we've refined a project pitch for a less geeky, but no less fun Hasbro IP. A good day!

It's done. Took me 13 months and 2 weeks. I read all 42 Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. I need to digest the last one, The Sheperd's Crown, published after the author's death. It was a journey through a creative career, one that humbles me. Much to think about.

Took off for my b'day and my adult children are coming over for dinner and that makes me so happy! :)

Thank you so much to my dear friend, I have nothing but love for you! And I can't believe that my TTRPG legacy as a player is that Dread game by @twolemonades.com. I will never forget it.

Just one Discworld novel left to read: The Sheppard's Crown, the original reason why I embarked on this homage reading marathon of the series. I wanted to read Pratchett through my older, more experienced eyes as a writer and share his own creative journey.

Today I got to draw Energon tanks on a whiteboard and discuss how Charlie from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" conspiracy meme could be an inspiration for [redacted]. #TransformersImmersiveExperience

My writing brain: You need to put "should" or "would" in there. Fingers: Whould!

Spending Jan 1st playing "Tend" with Nico, the new Flip and Write game we ordered for our shared Xmas gift. I very much look forward to playing it.

A year ago I challenged myself to read all 42 Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett by year's end. Well I made it to 42% of book 41. I will call it a win and finish "Raising Steam" and "The Sheppard's Crown" before tackling something else. :) Happy new year, everyone.

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My beautiful girlfriend is a mood.

My call to fame in this game is having a playable Templar character quote Terry Pratchett. "It's not heights that scare me, it's hitting the ground." :)

"Failing Forward" in 13th Age #youtube #dungeonmaster

Hey @robheinsoo.bsky.social and @catthm.bsky.social, look what dropped! Time to revisit Skullforge Fortress v2.0, 12 years after the original! Holidays reading!

I did the thing! 3 years sober! Woot! Thanks to all of you for the support, and helping me be accountable for this, and everything else! 💕

Making a deck for Tomorrow's Commander Gameday at the store. Yeah, deck is a mood... #MTGCommander Will post list here if anyone is interesting (cutting the last 30 or so cards)

Last working day of the year. The place I'm working for ain't doing too well, but I remain filled with optimism. I enjoy every moment where I get paid to create concepts and lines based on cool properties I grew up with. And if this fails, I'll have acquired a lot of new skills I can monetize.

Oh, I forgot to share the good news! My revised Transformers Immersive Experience concept was approved by Hasbro and the Transformers team! Many many steps to go, but YES!

25 years ago, I declared to my friends that I had reached the apex of the art of DMing. I was so wrong! Today? I have put in my 10 000+ hours in the craft. I'm secure in the knowledge that I'm top tier. I no longer feel the need to write about the craft. New generations of GMs are doing it now.

So 2 days ago, I left my new MacBook in a car share. I retraced the car at the other end of the city and the laptop wasn't in it. I spent a 12 hours trying to come to terms with having lost it while multiplying the various ways to retrieve it.

Every paid Ironsworn game is 30% off at the itch winter sale. itch.io/s/172271/win...

"Did you hurt your butthole while creating content or doing a #2?" (Context: a TikTik interview of a pornstar) Me: I mean, technically #2 is also creating content, right?

My friends! The Apocalypse World 3rd Ed kickstarter ends on Friday night. We launched with a Q&A on Reddit and I think we'd like to wrap up with a Q&A here. Ask me anything! Ask @megueyb.bsky.social anything too! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...

Posting this again because I've been getting questions: at this moment there is no licensed merch for Murderbot or Sanctuary Moon except what is on Worldbuilders Market worldbuildersmarket.com/collections/... where it's sold for charity fundraising. And they are getting a new t-shirt design soon.

BOOM! 10x funded. 4 days remain. www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...

I try real hard to watch Commander at Home. But it annoys me... And I can't quite put my finger on it. I love dogs (but not as secondary characters, maybe?) I respect and admire Gobert-Hicks for her mad skillz. I think I could be friends with Kiebler...

Thanks Jayme. Know that seeing you on my feed always brings a smile on my face.