Alan of All Trades
@alanofalltrades.bsky.social
Professional Game Master | Writer of Sundry Stuff | He/They/It | Neurodivergent as Hell (ADHD, Anxiety, Depression) | Citizen of a Second World Country | Polyam
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Howdy, I'm Alan and I tend to allow shenanigans at my table! The first time I ever played a role-playing game, we used the manual for Icewind Dale 2, since actual rulebooks were not available in our q...
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Howdy, I'm Alan! I'm a neurodivergent Game Master and writer of stuff from Poland. I nerd out about Star Trek, Doctor Who, Transformers, and – sometimes – obscure media stuff a lot. All opinions mine, all takes correct.
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It's been hard, y'all
my partner's grandma is in a pretty bad condition and we are worried... we can't even see her to lower the risk of her getting more infected while she's already fighting flu and another infection
February 7, 2026 at 10:31 PM
It's been hard, y'all
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"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
February 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
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LETS GO! Proof copy is here and it looks good. I think I underestimated how much I wrote cuz it's bigger then I expected. It's officially schedule to publish Friday the 13th. Yes, I did that on purpose cuz I thought it was funny. #booksky #writersky
February 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
LETS GO! Proof copy is here and it looks good. I think I underestimated how much I wrote cuz it's bigger then I expected. It's officially schedule to publish Friday the 13th. Yes, I did that on purpose cuz I thought it was funny. #booksky #writersky
I don't want to do West Marches. I don't want a megadungeon. I want my friends to create fantastic characters and then save the world.
February 6, 2026 at 10:27 AM
I don't want to do West Marches. I don't want a megadungeon. I want my friends to create fantastic characters and then save the world.
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You all have free range to use this image in response to any transphobia now
February 2, 2026 at 10:21 PM
You all have free range to use this image in response to any transphobia now
She's right, you know
From the brilliant mind of Magnolia Keep comes Part One in my new series: Prepping Plots!
Linearity tends to get a bad rep in the RPG circles I frequent, so I thought I'd talk about why a more on-rails experience can be desirable to some players and GMs.
magnoliakeep.blogspot.com/2026/02/prep...
Linearity tends to get a bad rep in the RPG circles I frequent, so I thought I'd talk about why a more on-rails experience can be desirable to some players and GMs.
magnoliakeep.blogspot.com/2026/02/prep...
Prepping Plots, Part One: Why Prep Plots?
"Don't prep plots" is a fairly common saying in RPG circles. I can't prove it, but I'm pretty sure the precise phrase was originated by Jus...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
She's right, you know
I still haven't finished Baldur's Gate 3, but a live-action TV show continuation doesn't strike me as a great idea
February 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I still haven't finished Baldur's Gate 3, but a live-action TV show continuation doesn't strike me as a great idea
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I guess I’m not spending money on gog anymore. @gog.com way to misread the room, holy shit
GOG did an AMA and they all but confirmed that they will continue using Gen AI.
"AI tools are one of many technologies we test and try out, and in some contexts it genuinely helps us push the company (and the mission) forward".
I mean, no way they could pay an artist like before, right?
"AI tools are one of many technologies we test and try out, and in some contexts it genuinely helps us push the company (and the mission) forward".
I mean, no way they could pay an artist like before, right?
February 6, 2026 at 9:23 AM
I guess I’m not spending money on gog anymore. @gog.com way to misread the room, holy shit
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every xenoblade 1 cutscene
February 3, 2026 at 1:34 AM
every xenoblade 1 cutscene
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Daily bunny no.3218 is an appreciator of the arts
February 3, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Daily bunny no.3218 is an appreciator of the arts
It's true! Also the term "megubara" has been rejected for... reasons...
my partner said i'm capymegu bc i have a relaxing vibe and i'm friendly with most
don't go near me or we are having a nap session
don't go near me or we are having a nap session
February 2, 2026 at 10:06 PM
It's true! Also the term "megubara" has been rejected for... reasons...
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Get this occult action thriller ttRPG for 1-7 people. Perfect if you enjoy playing powerful undead revenants embroiled in breakneck action, interpersonal drama, and occult investigation. Soundtrack by @mollynoise.bsky.social and human-made art by @stregawolf.art. Jump in now for early bird deals!
Coming soon: The Thunder Perfect Mind
An Occult Action Thriller Tabletop RPG
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February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Get this occult action thriller ttRPG for 1-7 people. Perfect if you enjoy playing powerful undead revenants embroiled in breakneck action, interpersonal drama, and occult investigation. Soundtrack by @mollynoise.bsky.social and human-made art by @stregawolf.art. Jump in now for early bird deals!
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Another one of the trio
#digitalart #swordandsorcery #elricofmelnibone #elric #jirelofjoiry #conanthecimmerian #michaelmoorcock #robertehoward #clmoore
#digitalart #swordandsorcery #elricofmelnibone #elric #jirelofjoiry #conanthecimmerian #michaelmoorcock #robertehoward #clmoore
January 31, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Another one of the trio
#digitalart #swordandsorcery #elricofmelnibone #elric #jirelofjoiry #conanthecimmerian #michaelmoorcock #robertehoward #clmoore
#digitalart #swordandsorcery #elricofmelnibone #elric #jirelofjoiry #conanthecimmerian #michaelmoorcock #robertehoward #clmoore
before invoking death of the author, first dig two graves
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 AM
before invoking death of the author, first dig two graves
Slightly diminish a game:
Middle-earth: Shadow of Bree
Middle-earth: Shadow of Bree
Slightly diminish a game:
Wave Politely To The Hawkmoth King
Wave Politely To The Hawkmoth King
Monstergallbladders
January 23, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Slightly diminish a game:
Middle-earth: Shadow of Bree
Middle-earth: Shadow of Bree
(Suddenly realizes after four years)
Hey, what happened with Fate of Umdaar?
Hey, what happened with Fate of Umdaar?
January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
(Suddenly realizes after four years)
Hey, what happened with Fate of Umdaar?
Hey, what happened with Fate of Umdaar?
These new sleeping meds better start helping me immediately, I swear to god
January 22, 2026 at 8:18 PM
These new sleeping meds better start helping me immediately, I swear to god
I want to call an Orc bombardier a "boomer", but I think that word is now ruined.
January 22, 2026 at 2:31 AM
I want to call an Orc bombardier a "boomer", but I think that word is now ruined.
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I wonder how the Polish government will embarrass me once the USA actually invades Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I wonder how the Polish government will embarrass me once the USA actually invades Greenland.
Playing Shadow of War. Everything is just how Tolkien would've wanted.
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Playing Shadow of War. Everything is just how Tolkien would've wanted.
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This post isn’t about Star Wars.
January 20, 2026 at 7:06 AM
This post isn’t about Star Wars.
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What is hope, if not spite persevering?
January 19, 2026 at 10:35 PM
What is hope, if not spite persevering?
Switching meds is such a bother. I just want to be well.
January 19, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Switching meds is such a bother. I just want to be well.
I woke up on Saturday with a thought that I should get a degree in history and it hasn't gone away yet
January 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM
I woke up on Saturday with a thought that I should get a degree in history and it hasn't gone away yet