Hexcrawler
@hexcrawler.bsky.social
TTRPG and solo gaming enthusiast; US Army veteran; disabled; cat-lover; pro-democracy; old metal head; Dad.
He/him. AI sucks. Nazi punks fuck off.
He/him. AI sucks. Nazi punks fuck off.
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I mean, if Superman isn’t a friend why is he so clearly friend-shaped?
"Morrison sees his hero as a god capable of inspiring us all, while Gunn chooses to pull Superman down from Mount Olympus and bring him to our level. It makes the character more relatable, but at what cost?"
Because that's not what Superman is! He was created to help the downtrodden. He's a friend.
Because that's not what Superman is! He was created to help the downtrodden. He's a friend.
August 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I mean, if Superman isn’t a friend why is he so clearly friend-shaped?
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Instead of a hot take, have an earnest defense of rules light games against common criticisms. I make those games. I started TTRPGs with those games. I earnestly love them. So let's talk about what makes them great and address the critiques!
thoughtpunks.com/reb...
#TTRPG #Blog
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#TTRPG #Blog
Rebutting the Criticisms of Rules-Light Systems
Also be sure to check out the contrasting defense of rules heavy systems!
A Case for Simplicity and Accessibility
Rules-light tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Lasers & Feelings and Risus are often dismissed as overly simplistic, with critics claiming they shift too much work onto
thoughtpunks.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Instead of a hot take, have an earnest defense of rules light games against common criticisms. I make those games. I started TTRPGs with those games. I earnestly love them. So let's talk about what makes them great and address the critiques!
thoughtpunks.com/reb...
#TTRPG #Blog
thoughtpunks.com/reb...
#TTRPG #Blog
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Alchemizing @prismaticwasteland.com's blog into a book was an act of selfish love for physical objects, but also a gift for all you sickos facing down an impermanent, decaying internet.
Blog to the future: Safeguarding Wisdom for future sickos
Prismatic Wasteland’s blog-to-book transformation is, in part, defiance against entropy.
www.rascal.news
August 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Alchemizing @prismaticwasteland.com's blog into a book was an act of selfish love for physical objects, but also a gift for all you sickos facing down an impermanent, decaying internet.
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New pinned post! Prone to updates, but these links at least should be fairly static.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
🎮 twitch.tv/dicefunctional
📺 youtube.com/@dicefunctional
👯 discord.gg/HnFSjA8u4U
📓 dicefunctional.carrd.co/
🚫TTRPG Anti-AI Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/did:...
IMPORTANT LINKS:
🎮 twitch.tv/dicefunctional
📺 youtube.com/@dicefunctional
👯 discord.gg/HnFSjA8u4U
📓 dicefunctional.carrd.co/
🚫TTRPG Anti-AI Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/did:...
May 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
New pinned post! Prone to updates, but these links at least should be fairly static.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
🎮 twitch.tv/dicefunctional
📺 youtube.com/@dicefunctional
👯 discord.gg/HnFSjA8u4U
📓 dicefunctional.carrd.co/
🚫TTRPG Anti-AI Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/did:...
IMPORTANT LINKS:
🎮 twitch.tv/dicefunctional
📺 youtube.com/@dicefunctional
👯 discord.gg/HnFSjA8u4U
📓 dicefunctional.carrd.co/
🚫TTRPG Anti-AI Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Prophecies can be such a hard thing to handle at the gaming table. Let's make it easier! Come explore methods performers, would-be prophets, and charlatans have used for centuries to create convincing insights and predictions.
thoughtpunks.com/mas...
#TTRPG #Blog #GMTips
thoughtpunks.com/mas...
#TTRPG #Blog #GMTips
Mastering the Art of Illusion: GM & Play Tips for Prophecies
Creating the Illusion of Omniscience and Prophecy
In the world of tabletop role-playing games, creating the illusion of omniscience or crafting seemingly accurate predictions can elevate the storytelling experience. But it's also something a lot of players and GMs struggle with! Effectively con
thoughtpunks.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Prophecies can be such a hard thing to handle at the gaming table. Let's make it easier! Come explore methods performers, would-be prophets, and charlatans have used for centuries to create convincing insights and predictions.
thoughtpunks.com/mas...
#TTRPG #Blog #GMTips
thoughtpunks.com/mas...
#TTRPG #Blog #GMTips
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Bones fill all sorts of roles in fantasy tales, from protective talismans to medicines to spiritual relics; here are five short stories about bones and the uses people find for them (for good or ill...)
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Five Stories About Bones and Bone Magic - Reactor
Fantasy's favorite morbid material for talismans, relics, healing powders, etc.
reactormag.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Bones fill all sorts of roles in fantasy tales, from protective talismans to medicines to spiritual relics; here are five short stories about bones and the uses people find for them (for good or ill...)
reactormag.com/five-stories...
reactormag.com/five-stories...
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I unpacked Gygax's assertion in the AD&D DMG that the local municipality maintains a road to the dungeon. Who pays for it? You do!
There's a Road to the Dungeon, and It's Paid for by Adventurers
Here's something that I mentioned very briefly in my post about the AD&D DMG's section on "taxes" (including duties, excises, fees, tariffs,...
forlornencystment.blogspot.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I unpacked Gygax's assertion in the AD&D DMG that the local municipality maintains a road to the dungeon. Who pays for it? You do!
I'm prepping for a new solo #TTRPG project in August.
I'm going to begin a hexcrawl using FORGE (Fantasy Open Roleplaying Game Engine) and Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game, 4th Edition.
I'm going to begin a hexcrawl using FORGE (Fantasy Open Roleplaying Game Engine) and Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game, 4th Edition.
July 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm prepping for a new solo #TTRPG project in August.
I'm going to begin a hexcrawl using FORGE (Fantasy Open Roleplaying Game Engine) and Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game, 4th Edition.
I'm going to begin a hexcrawl using FORGE (Fantasy Open Roleplaying Game Engine) and Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game, 4th Edition.
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When exploring RPG mechanics and playstyles, two concepts frequently come to mind: immersion and authoring. These approaches are central to how we experience and create stories, yet they lead to profoundly different player experiences.
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog
Immersion and Authoring in TTRPGs
Immersion and Authoring: Two Pillars of TTRPG Playstyles
When exploring RPG mechanics and playstyles, two concepts frequently come to mind: immersion and authoring. These approaches are central to how we experience and create stories, yet they lead to profoundly different player experiences. Un
thoughtpunks.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
When exploring RPG mechanics and playstyles, two concepts frequently come to mind: immersion and authoring. These approaches are central to how we experience and create stories, yet they lead to profoundly different player experiences.
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog
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Come explore a large random selection of forever open source #TTRPG resources, from games to SRDs to art and more!
thoughtpunks.com/ope...
#OpenSource #TabletopGames #IndieGames
thoughtpunks.com/ope...
#OpenSource #TabletopGames #IndieGames
Open Source TTRPG Resources
Here's a collection of forever open licensed tabletop roleplaying games and resources. Borrowed from and inspired by the Forever Open Source RPG game jam series.
Example Open Licenses
Creative Commons Zero ("CC0"). Release your work into the public domain. The most open license. Creative Com
thoughtpunks.com
July 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Come explore a large random selection of forever open source #TTRPG resources, from games to SRDs to art and more!
thoughtpunks.com/ope...
#OpenSource #TabletopGames #IndieGames
thoughtpunks.com/ope...
#OpenSource #TabletopGames #IndieGames
My local coffee shop was my third place, and its doors will be closing in the next week. We will gather there one last time for #D&D before we have to find a new venue.
This is a reminder to support your third places.
This is a reminder to support your third places.
July 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My local coffee shop was my third place, and its doors will be closing in the next week. We will gather there one last time for #D&D before we have to find a new venue.
This is a reminder to support your third places.
This is a reminder to support your third places.
Coffee and a solo hexcrawl through Robert S. Conley's Blackmarsh campaign. This is a fine Sunday for gaming.
I hope you all are having fun at your tables this weekend. #ttrpg
I hope you all are having fun at your tables this weekend. #ttrpg
July 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Coffee and a solo hexcrawl through Robert S. Conley's Blackmarsh campaign. This is a fine Sunday for gaming.
I hope you all are having fun at your tables this weekend. #ttrpg
I hope you all are having fun at your tables this weekend. #ttrpg
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You can create deep, rich #TTRPG settings with succinct descriptions and minimalist #worldbuilding. Come explore some ideas about simple worldbuilding that leads to complex living worlds that inspire play imaginations.
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#Blog #RPGAdvice
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#Blog #RPGAdvice
Crafting Minimalist Settings for Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Create Worlds That Spark Imagination Without Overwhelming
Tabletop roleplaying games thrive on the limitless power of imagination. At their best, they transport players to extraordinary worlds brimming with wonder and possibilities, each decision weaving into an unforgettable tapestry of shared
thoughtpunks.com
July 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
You can create deep, rich #TTRPG settings with succinct descriptions and minimalist #worldbuilding. Come explore some ideas about simple worldbuilding that leads to complex living worlds that inspire play imaginations.
thoughtpunks.com/cra...
#Blog #RPGAdvice
thoughtpunks.com/cra...
#Blog #RPGAdvice
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Fascists hate art because it allows people to experience the power of a fantasy: that things are not what they seem, that other people experience things the way you do, that a better world is possible. Imagination is a dangerous weapon when your main tactic is "because I said so"
July 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Fascists hate art because it allows people to experience the power of a fantasy: that things are not what they seem, that other people experience things the way you do, that a better world is possible. Imagination is a dangerous weapon when your main tactic is "because I said so"
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Make the companies that handle the financial transactions averse to the risk of being associated with “adult” commerce, then control what gets placed in the “adult” category, and you control the public’s media options.
July 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Make the companies that handle the financial transactions averse to the risk of being associated with “adult” commerce, then control what gets placed in the “adult” category, and you control the public’s media options.