Matt Sanders is here
@iammattsanders.bsky.social
Nerd clobberer at Rowan Rook & Decard.
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Hello! I'm Matt, he/him. I'm based in the UK and I do a few things in RPGs. This intro thread will tell you about them and me, and hopefully it'll both gain and lose me some followers. Curate your damn feed.
Am I seeing any of you at ThoughtBubble?
I got a whole of Christmas shopping to do and that's a threat.
I got a whole of Christmas shopping to do and that's a threat.
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Am I seeing any of you at ThoughtBubble?
I got a whole of Christmas shopping to do and that's a threat.
I got a whole of Christmas shopping to do and that's a threat.
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Real suggestions from Real RRD employees
November 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Real suggestions from Real RRD employees
So many people have entirely false perceptions of the breadth of what RPGs are. Whether that is an inaccurate idea of DnD, an *accurate* idea of DnD, an understanding Pathfinder exists too, or also that GURPS exists.
Most people I have introduced to RPGs are surprised by them.
Most people I have introduced to RPGs are surprised by them.
TTRPG Question of the Day
What do you think keeps more people from playing TTRPGs?
It's be said that TTRPGs are in the spotlight more than ever before. They're referenced frequently in shows. There are movies & TV series based on them. Some have become video games. So why don't more people play?
What do you think keeps more people from playing TTRPGs?
It's be said that TTRPGs are in the spotlight more than ever before. They're referenced frequently in shows. There are movies & TV series based on them. Some have become video games. So why don't more people play?
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
So many people have entirely false perceptions of the breadth of what RPGs are. Whether that is an inaccurate idea of DnD, an *accurate* idea of DnD, an understanding Pathfinder exists too, or also that GURPS exists.
Most people I have introduced to RPGs are surprised by them.
Most people I have introduced to RPGs are surprised by them.
Starting to really look forward to DragonMeet this year. A lot of you UK folks it feels like I've not seen in age.
Please say hello to me, it's my 98th con and I'm extremely confident meeting new people.
Con tip: bring a spork. Excellent for food eating and better than a banana for self defence.
Please say hello to me, it's my 98th con and I'm extremely confident meeting new people.
Con tip: bring a spork. Excellent for food eating and better than a banana for self defence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Starting to really look forward to DragonMeet this year. A lot of you UK folks it feels like I've not seen in age.
Please say hello to me, it's my 98th con and I'm extremely confident meeting new people.
Con tip: bring a spork. Excellent for food eating and better than a banana for self defence.
Please say hello to me, it's my 98th con and I'm extremely confident meeting new people.
Con tip: bring a spork. Excellent for food eating and better than a banana for self defence.
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UKGE official socials deleting/hiding comments calling out their support for games that use AI is not a good look… yikes
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
UKGE official socials deleting/hiding comments calling out their support for games that use AI is not a good look… yikes
Today I had an email from a book printer with some images of the types of books they make.
AI images.
A company that makes real books that chooses not to use real books to show what it can do.
Ugh. UGH.
AI images.
A company that makes real books that chooses not to use real books to show what it can do.
Ugh. UGH.
October 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today I had an email from a book printer with some images of the types of books they make.
AI images.
A company that makes real books that chooses not to use real books to show what it can do.
Ugh. UGH.
AI images.
A company that makes real books that chooses not to use real books to show what it can do.
Ugh. UGH.
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Dang it, the Baron has rounded up an array of prisoners to take part in a gauntlet inside his castle. He 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 keep getting away with this!
The Baron's Sport is a 0-level funnel for Dungeon Crawl Classics adapted from the #VALLEY100.
Available to download now: alfredvalley.itch.io/the-barons-s...
The Baron's Sport is a 0-level funnel for Dungeon Crawl Classics adapted from the #VALLEY100.
Available to download now: alfredvalley.itch.io/the-barons-s...
July 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Dang it, the Baron has rounded up an array of prisoners to take part in a gauntlet inside his castle. He 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 keep getting away with this!
The Baron's Sport is a 0-level funnel for Dungeon Crawl Classics adapted from the #VALLEY100.
Available to download now: alfredvalley.itch.io/the-barons-s...
The Baron's Sport is a 0-level funnel for Dungeon Crawl Classics adapted from the #VALLEY100.
Available to download now: alfredvalley.itch.io/the-barons-s...
It's a shame because hiring a diverse and skilled bunch of people and paying them well for their time seems like a cool idea.
But I am so not on board with anything that elevates GMing into a mysterious art form beyond the ken of mere mortals that takes wads of cash or years of esoteric study.
But I am so not on board with anything that elevates GMing into a mysterious art form beyond the ken of mere mortals that takes wads of cash or years of esoteric study.
Two grand and change for a weekend of courses? And you get a special douche jacket to identify you as having more disposable income than the povvos who could only pony up a grand?
Weird business. Whole thing squicks me out. Reminds me of pick-up artist seminars.
Just play games with each other.
Weird business. Whole thing squicks me out. Reminds me of pick-up artist seminars.
Just play games with each other.
July 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It's a shame because hiring a diverse and skilled bunch of people and paying them well for their time seems like a cool idea.
But I am so not on board with anything that elevates GMing into a mysterious art form beyond the ken of mere mortals that takes wads of cash or years of esoteric study.
But I am so not on board with anything that elevates GMing into a mysterious art form beyond the ken of mere mortals that takes wads of cash or years of esoteric study.
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I saw a comment in this thread - which Grant responded to perfectly - about how we shouldn't criticize this since some of the teachers are POC.
Sure, don't rock POCs for their hustle. But it doesn't change the fact that this does NOT help our industry or marginalized workers as a whole very much.
Sure, don't rock POCs for their hustle. But it doesn't change the fact that this does NOT help our industry or marginalized workers as a whole very much.
Two grand and change for a weekend of courses? And you get a special douche jacket to identify you as having more disposable income than the povvos who could only pony up a grand?
Weird business. Whole thing squicks me out. Reminds me of pick-up artist seminars.
Just play games with each other.
Weird business. Whole thing squicks me out. Reminds me of pick-up artist seminars.
Just play games with each other.
July 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I saw a comment in this thread - which Grant responded to perfectly - about how we shouldn't criticize this since some of the teachers are POC.
Sure, don't rock POCs for their hustle. But it doesn't change the fact that this does NOT help our industry or marginalized workers as a whole very much.
Sure, don't rock POCs for their hustle. But it doesn't change the fact that this does NOT help our industry or marginalized workers as a whole very much.
Come work with me. It's really good.
So we are hiring at the moment for two jobs - one in social media & marketing, and the other across customer experience & community. Links are here rowanrookanddecard.com/work-with-us... and I want to talk for a minute about what we’re offering beyond “a job in games”.
Work with us - Rowan, Rook and Decard
We post open staff roles on our social media channels, on our regular email, and below. We are currently hiring for two roles: We are always looking for freelancers to work with us on a project basis....
rowanrookanddecard.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Come work with me. It's really good.
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Games I Want to Play That AREN’T D&D — Hollows by @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Games I Want to Play That AREN’T D&D — Hollows by @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social
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We are hiring! If you're UK based (or willing to become so), we've got two new part-time roles open till the end of the month; we're open to applications for either or both. 👇
July 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We are hiring! If you're UK based (or willing to become so), we've got two new part-time roles open till the end of the month; we're open to applications for either or both. 👇
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Rowan, Rook and Decard - makers of Heart, Spire, Voidheart Symphony and Eat the Reich- has two new part-time positions available in marketing and customer relations.
You can find the details and apply here: rowanrookanddecard.com/work-with-us...
You can find the details and apply here: rowanrookanddecard.com/work-with-us...
Work with us - Rowan, Rook and Decard
We post open staff roles on our social media channels, on our regular email, and below. We are currently hiring for two roles: We are always looking for freelancers to work with us on a project basis....
rowanrookanddecard.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Rowan, Rook and Decard - makers of Heart, Spire, Voidheart Symphony and Eat the Reich- has two new part-time positions available in marketing and customer relations.
You can find the details and apply here: rowanrookanddecard.com/work-with-us...
You can find the details and apply here: rowanrookanddecard.com/work-with-us...
If you'd like to see my face at work on a more regular basis, applying to this is a way you could make that happen.
Other options include:
A Pinterest board with photos of me
A cardboard cut out (DM me for a hi res photo)
Spy drones
Moving to the house opposite me
Do what you will.
Other options include:
A Pinterest board with photos of me
A cardboard cut out (DM me for a hi res photo)
Spy drones
Moving to the house opposite me
Do what you will.
We are hiring! If you're UK based (or willing to become so), we've got two new part-time roles open till the end of the month; we're open to applications for either or both. 👇
July 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If you'd like to see my face at work on a more regular basis, applying to this is a way you could make that happen.
Other options include:
A Pinterest board with photos of me
A cardboard cut out (DM me for a hi res photo)
Spy drones
Moving to the house opposite me
Do what you will.
Other options include:
A Pinterest board with photos of me
A cardboard cut out (DM me for a hi res photo)
Spy drones
Moving to the house opposite me
Do what you will.
Overt political agendas? In my art and entertainment?! NOT IN THIS HOUSE.
a man is sitting in a chair reading a newspaper called the press-herald
ALT: a man is sitting in a chair reading a newspaper called the press-herald
media.tenor.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Overt political agendas? In my art and entertainment?! NOT IN THIS HOUSE.
The number of folks publicly cancelling GenCon attendance is growing, and the number quietly not attending is growing more.
I can't yet decide if it'll have a big enough impact to make the con feel different overall, but the number of people who will notice as con-goers must be going up too.
I can't yet decide if it'll have a big enough impact to make the con feel different overall, but the number of people who will notice as con-goers must be going up too.
Incredibly sad to announce that we've had to cancel our #gencon show. Details below.
May 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The number of folks publicly cancelling GenCon attendance is growing, and the number quietly not attending is growing more.
I can't yet decide if it'll have a big enough impact to make the con feel different overall, but the number of people who will notice as con-goers must be going up too.
I can't yet decide if it'll have a big enough impact to make the con feel different overall, but the number of people who will notice as con-goers must be going up too.
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My greatest contribution to the team was failing every single roll, tripping devil balls, throwing a bomb in a small chamber and rolling a nat 1, and ultimately being dissolved in demonic acid.
Fun was had.
Fun was had.
You put the Mork in the Borg and drink them both up.
I said, Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?
I said doctor, to relieve this devilache?
This is not going well.
I said, Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?
I said doctor, to relieve this devilache?
This is not going well.
May 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
My greatest contribution to the team was failing every single roll, tripping devil balls, throwing a bomb in a small chamber and rolling a nat 1, and ultimately being dissolved in demonic acid.
Fun was had.
Fun was had.
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"I'm struggling to decide which I'm more attached to, my life or my hat."
Friday evening Mörk Borg is going well.
Friday evening Mörk Borg is going well.
May 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"I'm struggling to decide which I'm more attached to, my life or my hat."
Friday evening Mörk Borg is going well.
Friday evening Mörk Borg is going well.
You put the Mork in the Borg and drink them both up.
I said, Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?
I said doctor, to relieve this devilache?
This is not going well.
I said, Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?
I said doctor, to relieve this devilache?
This is not going well.
May 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
You put the Mork in the Borg and drink them both up.
I said, Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?
I said doctor, to relieve this devilache?
This is not going well.
I said, Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take?
I said doctor, to relieve this devilache?
This is not going well.
My Masks of Nyarlathotep blog was mostly well received but foundered due to my players jobs and quite frankly, the racism.
Yesterday when I said I was planning to run Tomb of the Serpent Kings with my group and discuss each lesson with them openly as we went someone said I should blog about it.
Yesterday when I said I was planning to run Tomb of the Serpent Kings with my group and discuss each lesson with them openly as we went someone said I should blog about it.
May 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
My Masks of Nyarlathotep blog was mostly well received but foundered due to my players jobs and quite frankly, the racism.
Yesterday when I said I was planning to run Tomb of the Serpent Kings with my group and discuss each lesson with them openly as we went someone said I should blog about it.
Yesterday when I said I was planning to run Tomb of the Serpent Kings with my group and discuss each lesson with them openly as we went someone said I should blog about it.
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I spoke with @iammattsanders.bsky.social about RRD's decision to not attend this year's Gen Con, which he says is primarily based on the safety of the team.
RRD are one of the most prominant names to drop their attendance, and one of the most vocal about it.
RRD are one of the most prominant names to drop their attendance, and one of the most vocal about it.
Rowan, Rook and Decard pull out of Gen Con 2025 over international travel concerns
Rowan, Rook and Decard pull out of Gen Con 2025 over international travel concerns
"Crossing the border into the US simply isn’t safe for us at the moment, and it doesn’t appear to be getting safer."
www.rascal.news
May 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I spoke with @iammattsanders.bsky.social about RRD's decision to not attend this year's Gen Con, which he says is primarily based on the safety of the team.
RRD are one of the most prominant names to drop their attendance, and one of the most vocal about it.
RRD are one of the most prominant names to drop their attendance, and one of the most vocal about it.
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This is a difficult announcement to make.
We're not coming to GenCon 2025. We don't feel safe moving through the US border.
Full statement here: buff.ly/CIO20Xg
We're not coming to GenCon 2025. We don't feel safe moving through the US border.
Full statement here: buff.ly/CIO20Xg
May 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
This is a difficult announcement to make.
We're not coming to GenCon 2025. We don't feel safe moving through the US border.
Full statement here: buff.ly/CIO20Xg
We're not coming to GenCon 2025. We don't feel safe moving through the US border.
Full statement here: buff.ly/CIO20Xg
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We adore this part of Rowan, Rook and Decard's recent newsletter:
"We might also experience other cost pressures. If we need to pay our US artists and writers more to eat and live, we will. That might mean price changes to future products"
"We might also experience other cost pressures. If we need to pay our US artists and writers more to eat and live, we will. That might mean price changes to future products"
April 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We adore this part of Rowan, Rook and Decard's recent newsletter:
"We might also experience other cost pressures. If we need to pay our US artists and writers more to eat and live, we will. That might mean price changes to future products"
"We might also experience other cost pressures. If we need to pay our US artists and writers more to eat and live, we will. That might mean price changes to future products"
Putting the FFS back into tariffs.
April 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Putting the FFS back into tariffs.
Mapping the dungeon is a serious business.
April 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Mapping the dungeon is a serious business.