Mark Meredith
@dicemonkey.itch.io
Author of “Curse: The City of One Thousand Martyrs,” “The Doom of Blackwinter,” and “Song of the River Prince”
He/Him
https://linktr.ee/markmeredith
He/Him
https://linktr.ee/markmeredith
I've been writing a ton of poetry over the last year, and now have enough to fill TWO books. I'm going to get one made up and published on Lulu for my wife for Christmas. I'd love to make this a legit thing, but I have no idea how to start.
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I've been writing a ton of poetry over the last year, and now have enough to fill TWO books. I'm going to get one made up and published on Lulu for my wife for Christmas. I'd love to make this a legit thing, but I have no idea how to start.
I'm getting antsy to get this 4e campaign off the ground, but I have to wait until JANUARY to start, because otherwise it'll fall apart at Christmastime, because THAT'S WHAT CAMPAIGNS DO.
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I'm getting antsy to get this 4e campaign off the ground, but I have to wait until JANUARY to start, because otherwise it'll fall apart at Christmastime, because THAT'S WHAT CAMPAIGNS DO.
Just made a big presentation to the CEO, and he was REALLY impressed. I love being good at my job.
November 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Just made a big presentation to the CEO, and he was REALLY impressed. I love being good at my job.
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Joyce Carol Oates should say he can't do backflips off the roof next
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Joyce Carol Oates should say he can't do backflips off the roof next
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some years, Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day just completely sneaks up on you
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
some years, Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day just completely sneaks up on you
#DnD 4e is, at its heart, a war of attrition.
Every encounter, every power choice, and every tactical decision is built around wearing down the enemy while carefully managing your own resources. It’s not about striking the decisive blow in the first round or hoping for one lucky crit,
Every encounter, every power choice, and every tactical decision is built around wearing down the enemy while carefully managing your own resources. It’s not about striking the decisive blow in the first round or hoping for one lucky crit,
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#DnD 4e is, at its heart, a war of attrition.
Every encounter, every power choice, and every tactical decision is built around wearing down the enemy while carefully managing your own resources. It’s not about striking the decisive blow in the first round or hoping for one lucky crit,
Every encounter, every power choice, and every tactical decision is built around wearing down the enemy while carefully managing your own resources. It’s not about striking the decisive blow in the first round or hoping for one lucky crit,
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Relating to Spider-Man at 19: I too am underemployed, unsure how to pursue girls, and trying to find my place in the adult world.
Relating to Galactus at 42: I am from an unrecognizable previous millennium, hungry all the time, everything hurts and I live with a tiny person who won’t do what I ask.
Relating to Galactus at 42: I am from an unrecognizable previous millennium, hungry all the time, everything hurts and I live with a tiny person who won’t do what I ask.
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Relating to Spider-Man at 19: I too am underemployed, unsure how to pursue girls, and trying to find my place in the adult world.
Relating to Galactus at 42: I am from an unrecognizable previous millennium, hungry all the time, everything hurts and I live with a tiny person who won’t do what I ask.
Relating to Galactus at 42: I am from an unrecognizable previous millennium, hungry all the time, everything hurts and I live with a tiny person who won’t do what I ask.
So, it looks like I may be running an RPG at work for lunch time.
I’m thinking about running Knave, but saying I’m running DnD, because if you’ve got a bunch of corporate newbies, none are going to understand if I ask if they want to play Knave.
I’m thinking about running Knave, but saying I’m running DnD, because if you’ve got a bunch of corporate newbies, none are going to understand if I ask if they want to play Knave.
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
So, it looks like I may be running an RPG at work for lunch time.
I’m thinking about running Knave, but saying I’m running DnD, because if you’ve got a bunch of corporate newbies, none are going to understand if I ask if they want to play Knave.
I’m thinking about running Knave, but saying I’m running DnD, because if you’ve got a bunch of corporate newbies, none are going to understand if I ask if they want to play Knave.
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The preorder for my next ONE RING rpg supplement, HANDS OF THE WHITE WIZARD, is up!
freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-one...
freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-one...
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The preorder for my next ONE RING rpg supplement, HANDS OF THE WHITE WIZARD, is up!
freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-one...
freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/the-one...
Bridget has convinced me to watch Downton Abbey, and I think my favorite line so far is "Oh dear, is there anything else worse on earth than losing your maid?"
The impossible disconnect these folks have from reality is pretty entertaining.
The impossible disconnect these folks have from reality is pretty entertaining.
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Bridget has convinced me to watch Downton Abbey, and I think my favorite line so far is "Oh dear, is there anything else worse on earth than losing your maid?"
The impossible disconnect these folks have from reality is pretty entertaining.
The impossible disconnect these folks have from reality is pretty entertaining.
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I made a "barebones" version of Cairn. Sort of. It's the 2e rules but with swingy and random character generation (no tables, no implied setting). I'm still tweaking it a lot so expect some changes.
It's SRD only now, but here you go I guess.
cairnrpg.com/barebones/
It's SRD only now, but here you go I guess.
cairnrpg.com/barebones/
Barebones
cairnrpg.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I made a "barebones" version of Cairn. Sort of. It's the 2e rules but with swingy and random character generation (no tables, no implied setting). I'm still tweaking it a lot so expect some changes.
It's SRD only now, but here you go I guess.
cairnrpg.com/barebones/
It's SRD only now, but here you go I guess.
cairnrpg.com/barebones/
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You deserve to celebrate
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
You deserve to celebrate
I didn't end up releasing an RPG in October, so you know what that means: TWO RPGs in November! Which should I release, based on the green ones here?
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I didn't end up releasing an RPG in October, so you know what that means: TWO RPGs in November! Which should I release, based on the green ones here?
We watched the new Jurassic World last night, and i liked it a lot! Way better than any of the films with Chris Pratt. Everyone was a lot more charismatic. My main problem is this storyline that all the dinosaurs are dying out. It's a MUCH more interesting story that everyone is trying to
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
We watched the new Jurassic World last night, and i liked it a lot! Way better than any of the films with Chris Pratt. Everyone was a lot more charismatic. My main problem is this storyline that all the dinosaurs are dying out. It's a MUCH more interesting story that everyone is trying to
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This year for ttrpg projects I have contributed in some way to:
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This year for ttrpg projects I have contributed in some way to:
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
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I laughed so hard I hurt myself.
November 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I laughed so hard I hurt myself.
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High Tide 🌊 ✨ Hey guys I just finished this new painting in my ongoing series of paintings called ‘A Starry Place’ where I explore spaces that are meaningful and nostalgic to me. This piece is inspired by overcoming insurmountable challenges.
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
High Tide 🌊 ✨ Hey guys I just finished this new painting in my ongoing series of paintings called ‘A Starry Place’ where I explore spaces that are meaningful and nostalgic to me. This piece is inspired by overcoming insurmountable challenges.
In my upcoming 4e campaign, I'm considering stealing 5e's Advantage system to replace Combat advantage. Rolling extra dice is always fun.
November 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In my upcoming 4e campaign, I'm considering stealing 5e's Advantage system to replace Combat advantage. Rolling extra dice is always fun.
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Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
I’m looking at running a 4e campaign, going back to the good old days, likely adapting the big 9 part Orcus storyline, removing a lot of unnecessary stuff, like reducing the size of the Keep on the Shadowfell to not be such a slog.
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I’m looking at running a 4e campaign, going back to the good old days, likely adapting the big 9 part Orcus storyline, removing a lot of unnecessary stuff, like reducing the size of the Keep on the Shadowfell to not be such a slog.
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Free art by dead people. 👻🎨🖌️
Using public domain art in tabletop game design: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom... (Part 1 of 2)
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #publicdomain #art #freeart
Using public domain art in tabletop game design: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom... (Part 1 of 2)
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #publicdomain #art #freeart
Public domain art resources
Using public domain art in tabletop game design
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Free art by dead people. 👻🎨🖌️
Using public domain art in tabletop game design: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom... (Part 1 of 2)
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #publicdomain #art #freeart
Using public domain art in tabletop game design: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom... (Part 1 of 2)
#ttrpg #boardgames #gamedesign #publicdomain #art #freeart