Rick Schmelz TTRPG
@rickschmelzttrpg.bsky.social
He/Him
Alt Account for my TTRPG Stuff
Current Running: Old Gods of Appalachia
Currently Playing: Pathfinder2e, Old Gods of Appalachia
Everyone (except jerks) is welcome at my table.
Proud GM for Lurking Fears (https://lurkingfears.com)
and Monte Cook Games
Alt Account for my TTRPG Stuff
Current Running: Old Gods of Appalachia
Currently Playing: Pathfinder2e, Old Gods of Appalachia
Everyone (except jerks) is welcome at my table.
Proud GM for Lurking Fears (https://lurkingfears.com)
and Monte Cook Games
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AYO! The new #Tombpunk book, Shallow Graves, is currently live on KS & *I* wrote the titular adventure for it! 🌙🕷
Please do me a favor, and share this far & wide, in the hopes that its success will lead to more opportunities to write with/for other wonderful people's #TTRPG projects 🎲 #OSR
Please do me a favor, and share this far & wide, in the hopes that its success will lead to more opportunities to write with/for other wonderful people's #TTRPG projects 🎲 #OSR
Shallow Graves: Cult of the Moon Spider for Tombpunk RPG
All-new adventures, Stick Figures, and a reprint for the lo-fi, high-chaos roleplaying game TOMBPUNK!
www.kickstarter.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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#TTRPG folks, if you need license-able art for your projects (or even just assets for your home game) you can't go wrong supporting @salvaterra.bsky.social.
The ratio of quality art, maps, etc... you get vs the cost per month is incredible.
Support real artists in this AI hellcape if you can!
The ratio of quality art, maps, etc... you get vs the cost per month is incredible.
Support real artists in this AI hellcape if you can!
How was October on my Patreon.
We had 5 personal-use maps or map related pieces, 1 personal-use magic item, plus 11 stock art posts totalling 30 unique stock art pieces, 2 of which are October-exclusive.
www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...
#ttrpg #patreon #stockart #cartography
We had 5 personal-use maps or map related pieces, 1 personal-use magic item, plus 11 stock art posts totalling 30 unique stock art pieces, 2 of which are October-exclusive.
www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...
#ttrpg #patreon #stockart #cartography
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#TTRPG folks, if you need license-able art for your projects (or even just assets for your home game) you can't go wrong supporting @salvaterra.bsky.social.
The ratio of quality art, maps, etc... you get vs the cost per month is incredible.
Support real artists in this AI hellcape if you can!
The ratio of quality art, maps, etc... you get vs the cost per month is incredible.
Support real artists in this AI hellcape if you can!
I would have been at a local Con this weekend running games, but I lost another brother.
Easier to repost than retype.
Easier to repost than retype.
I can't believe this is happening.
I lost another Brother today.
We were 4, now we're 2.
I'm a wreck. I hate this. My Mom and Stepmom have to bury another Son. I have to bury another Brother. Another SisInLaw has to bury her Husband. Another Child has to bury his Father.
Fuck 2025.
#grief
I lost another Brother today.
We were 4, now we're 2.
I'm a wreck. I hate this. My Mom and Stepmom have to bury another Son. I have to bury another Brother. Another SisInLaw has to bury her Husband. Another Child has to bury his Father.
Fuck 2025.
#grief
October 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I would have been at a local Con this weekend running games, but I lost another brother.
Easier to repost than retype.
Easier to repost than retype.
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So, here's what's going on:
I've got until November 8th to achieve a zero balance on my rent (amid all this program butchery) or my family gets evicted.
I'm currently selling music gear, comics, and trying to sign up for anything I can to prevent this. If interested lmk.
Anything helps!
I've got until November 8th to achieve a zero balance on my rent (amid all this program butchery) or my family gets evicted.
I'm currently selling music gear, comics, and trying to sign up for anything I can to prevent this. If interested lmk.
Anything helps!
October 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
So, here's what's going on:
I've got until November 8th to achieve a zero balance on my rent (amid all this program butchery) or my family gets evicted.
I'm currently selling music gear, comics, and trying to sign up for anything I can to prevent this. If interested lmk.
Anything helps!
I've got until November 8th to achieve a zero balance on my rent (amid all this program butchery) or my family gets evicted.
I'm currently selling music gear, comics, and trying to sign up for anything I can to prevent this. If interested lmk.
Anything helps!
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I only need another $400 to hit the first $1000 milestone. If that happens today, it'll be a huge load off my shoulders going into the weekend.
A few people have asked me what I need to be secure again, and what the hell, maybe a miracle will happen. I need about $10,000 all-in - not just back rent, but other shit. 200 people, $50 each. I doubt it'll happen, but throwing it out there. paypal.me/colbosch
October 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I only need another $400 to hit the first $1000 milestone. If that happens today, it'll be a huge load off my shoulders going into the weekend.
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They dwell all right... in the dead realm.
They haunt together now as a stock art pack.
Dead Denizens of the Dead Realm:
👻 www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
👻 salvaterra.itch.io/monstrosilis...
#monstrosilist #stockart #bsmm #ttrpg #b&wart #darkart #ghost
They haunt together now as a stock art pack.
Dead Denizens of the Dead Realm:
👻 www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
👻 salvaterra.itch.io/monstrosilis...
#monstrosilist #stockart #bsmm #ttrpg #b&wart #darkart #ghost
October 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
They dwell all right... in the dead realm.
They haunt together now as a stock art pack.
Dead Denizens of the Dead Realm:
👻 www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
👻 salvaterra.itch.io/monstrosilis...
#monstrosilist #stockart #bsmm #ttrpg #b&wart #darkart #ghost
They haunt together now as a stock art pack.
Dead Denizens of the Dead Realm:
👻 www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
👻 salvaterra.itch.io/monstrosilis...
#monstrosilist #stockart #bsmm #ttrpg #b&wart #darkart #ghost
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A few people have asked me what I need to be secure again, and what the hell, maybe a miracle will happen. I need about $10,000 all-in - not just back rent, but other shit. 200 people, $50 each. I doubt it'll happen, but throwing it out there. paypal.me/colbosch
October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A few people have asked me what I need to be secure again, and what the hell, maybe a miracle will happen. I need about $10,000 all-in - not just back rent, but other shit. 200 people, $50 each. I doubt it'll happen, but throwing it out there. paypal.me/colbosch
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Look I've been holding off from months asking this on Bluesky because of my pride but I need help.
My car needs brakes, my rent is past due and my step kid needs shoes.
I hate having to ask this
My car needs brakes, my rent is past due and my step kid needs shoes.
I hate having to ask this
October 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Look I've been holding off from months asking this on Bluesky because of my pride but I need help.
My car needs brakes, my rent is past due and my step kid needs shoes.
I hate having to ask this
My car needs brakes, my rent is past due and my step kid needs shoes.
I hate having to ask this
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If every follower I have donated 50 cents I would have enough to cover Benny's surgery.
If you can afford it please throw me anything you can, if you can't please share the link.
ko-fi.com/owllog
#animalsinneed #catsinneed #helpme #donatetoday #donate #donations #catsurgery
If you can afford it please throw me anything you can, if you can't please share the link.
ko-fi.com/owllog
#animalsinneed #catsinneed #helpme #donatetoday #donate #donations #catsurgery
October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If every follower I have donated 50 cents I would have enough to cover Benny's surgery.
If you can afford it please throw me anything you can, if you can't please share the link.
ko-fi.com/owllog
#animalsinneed #catsinneed #helpme #donatetoday #donate #donations #catsurgery
If you can afford it please throw me anything you can, if you can't please share the link.
ko-fi.com/owllog
#animalsinneed #catsinneed #helpme #donatetoday #donate #donations #catsurgery
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You can now buy this art bundle of 12 nice hand-drawn high-resolution dungeon maps, all connected as a megadungeon, for just 1 buck per map. Personal use:
⚔️ www.patreon.com/posts/99598281
#ttrpg #dungeon #ttrpgmaps #art
⚔️ www.patreon.com/posts/99598281
#ttrpg #dungeon #ttrpgmaps #art
April 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
You can now buy this art bundle of 12 nice hand-drawn high-resolution dungeon maps, all connected as a megadungeon, for just 1 buck per map. Personal use:
⚔️ www.patreon.com/posts/99598281
#ttrpg #dungeon #ttrpgmaps #art
⚔️ www.patreon.com/posts/99598281
#ttrpg #dungeon #ttrpgmaps #art
So, a highlight from #GameHoleCon. (Thread)
Running #OldGodsofAppalachia for a group who'd never played the game and was barely familiar with the podcast.
They find the skeletons of a couple who were probably on the same quest they were on, for the same reason - to get a curse removed.
1/?
Running #OldGodsofAppalachia for a group who'd never played the game and was barely familiar with the podcast.
They find the skeletons of a couple who were probably on the same quest they were on, for the same reason - to get a curse removed.
1/?
October 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
So, a highlight from #GameHoleCon. (Thread)
Running #OldGodsofAppalachia for a group who'd never played the game and was barely familiar with the podcast.
They find the skeletons of a couple who were probably on the same quest they were on, for the same reason - to get a curse removed.
1/?
Running #OldGodsofAppalachia for a group who'd never played the game and was barely familiar with the podcast.
They find the skeletons of a couple who were probably on the same quest they were on, for the same reason - to get a curse removed.
1/?
Le ConCrash. Eet ees real, and eet ees le merde. I ‘ope I do not end up wis le ConCrud.
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Le ConCrash. Eet ees real, and eet ees le merde. I ‘ope I do not end up wis le ConCrud.
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My internet just went out. I'm using my phone as a hotspot, but y'all know how miserable that is, and soon it'll be turned off too. I've got three days of my medicines left. I'm at about $80/$500 and really need help here.
I had a couple commissions fall through (no shade, times are tough!) so I've got to pass to plate around. My internet is getting turned off in a couple of days and I'm almost out of meds. Anything helps right now, especially sharing this post. Thank you!
Pay Colonel Bosch's Mech Hanger
Tap to finalize your purchase. No PayPal account? No worries.
paypal.me
October 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My internet just went out. I'm using my phone as a hotspot, but y'all know how miserable that is, and soon it'll be turned off too. I've got three days of my medicines left. I'm at about $80/$500 and really need help here.
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Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
#GameHoleCon has been great. TIRING, but great. It's become my favorite Con, honestly.
Ran some awesome games, met some really great folks, and as always, the folks at @montecookgames.com have been just plain lovely to work with.
And I may have some amazing stuff brewing for this next year!
Ran some awesome games, met some really great folks, and as always, the folks at @montecookgames.com have been just plain lovely to work with.
And I may have some amazing stuff brewing for this next year!
October 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
#GameHoleCon has been great. TIRING, but great. It's become my favorite Con, honestly.
Ran some awesome games, met some really great folks, and as always, the folks at @montecookgames.com have been just plain lovely to work with.
And I may have some amazing stuff brewing for this next year!
Ran some awesome games, met some really great folks, and as always, the folks at @montecookgames.com have been just plain lovely to work with.
And I may have some amazing stuff brewing for this next year!
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Stand up on No Kings Day
October 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Stand up on No Kings Day
Arrived and all set up for #GameHoleCon!
I’ll be running #OldGodsofAppalachia for @montecookgames.com and generally Nerding Out.
If you’re here at GameHole, leave a comment or DM if you’d like to say Howdy.
I’ll be running #OldGodsofAppalachia for @montecookgames.com and generally Nerding Out.
If you’re here at GameHole, leave a comment or DM if you’d like to say Howdy.
October 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Arrived and all set up for #GameHoleCon!
I’ll be running #OldGodsofAppalachia for @montecookgames.com and generally Nerding Out.
If you’re here at GameHole, leave a comment or DM if you’d like to say Howdy.
I’ll be running #OldGodsofAppalachia for @montecookgames.com and generally Nerding Out.
If you’re here at GameHole, leave a comment or DM if you’d like to say Howdy.
I haven't talked about this on this account, just on my non-TTRPG account, but this is why I've been so quiet since GenCon.
Today we inter my brother's ashes. This song came across my TikTok feed. I'm changing the lyrics. Sue me.
You were once my staunch companion
Made me feel I mattered
You were once my friend and Brother
Now my world is shattered
Wishing you were somehow here again
Wishing you were somehow near
1/2
You were once my staunch companion
Made me feel I mattered
You were once my friend and Brother
Now my world is shattered
Wishing you were somehow here again
Wishing you were somehow near
1/2
September 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I haven't talked about this on this account, just on my non-TTRPG account, but this is why I've been so quiet since GenCon.
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It's yet another #selfpromosaturday and you might enjoy reading my newest blog post, where I discuss the media that most inspires my writing & the way I run my home games
There are also still 7 slots remaining in my next zine, The Azurite Armory, starting at just $5!
🎲 #OSR #TTRPG
There are also still 7 slots remaining in my next zine, The Azurite Armory, starting at just $5!
🎲 #OSR #TTRPG
Appendix DaN
Creative Wronging published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
September 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It's yet another #selfpromosaturday and you might enjoy reading my newest blog post, where I discuss the media that most inspires my writing & the way I run my home games
There are also still 7 slots remaining in my next zine, The Azurite Armory, starting at just $5!
🎲 #OSR #TTRPG
There are also still 7 slots remaining in my next zine, The Azurite Armory, starting at just $5!
🎲 #OSR #TTRPG
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Happy Wizard Wednesday! 🧙♂️
I am now officially collecting entries for my next #OSR #TTRPG zine; The Azurite Armory ⚔
This is the sequel to last year's music-based system-neutral Azurite Spellbook & the rules to become a part of the zine are listed below 🎲
ko-fi.com/creativewron...
I am now officially collecting entries for my next #OSR #TTRPG zine; The Azurite Armory ⚔
This is the sequel to last year's music-based system-neutral Azurite Spellbook & the rules to become a part of the zine are listed below 🎲
ko-fi.com/creativewron...
August 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Happy Wizard Wednesday! 🧙♂️
I am now officially collecting entries for my next #OSR #TTRPG zine; The Azurite Armory ⚔
This is the sequel to last year's music-based system-neutral Azurite Spellbook & the rules to become a part of the zine are listed below 🎲
ko-fi.com/creativewron...
I am now officially collecting entries for my next #OSR #TTRPG zine; The Azurite Armory ⚔
This is the sequel to last year's music-based system-neutral Azurite Spellbook & the rules to become a part of the zine are listed below 🎲
ko-fi.com/creativewron...
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Making some of my art into stock art for people to use in their gaming projects. A selection of my esoteric hell knights and angels right now, but there will be a wider selection soon. Find them here: legacy.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4... #ostensiblecatdesign #oldschoolgaming
August 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Making some of my art into stock art for people to use in their gaming projects. A selection of my esoteric hell knights and angels right now, but there will be a wider selection soon. Find them here: legacy.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4... #ostensiblecatdesign #oldschoolgaming
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Hello, Bluesky! Welcome to Crossroads: Folk Horror in the United States. We are now accepting proposals for our first issue. Read on...
August 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Hello, Bluesky! Welcome to Crossroads: Folk Horror in the United States. We are now accepting proposals for our first issue. Read on...
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PLEASE REPOST! WRITERS! Uncanny Magazine will be open to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! Uncanny Magazine will be open to Poetry Submissions from August 9 to August 26. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR SHINY WORDS! buff.ly/9AyStcb
August 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
PLEASE REPOST! WRITERS! Uncanny Magazine will be open to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! Uncanny Magazine will be open to Poetry Submissions from August 9 to August 26. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR SHINY WORDS! buff.ly/9AyStcb
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A new, evolved version of Cypher is CROWDFUNDING SOON!
The campaign will offer the new corebooks in a EXCLUSIVE upgraded finish, along with accessories, and perhaps even a few surprises that will delight existing fans and new games alike!
Read more—and sign up—here!
www.montecookgames.c...
The campaign will offer the new corebooks in a EXCLUSIVE upgraded finish, along with accessories, and perhaps even a few surprises that will delight existing fans and new games alike!
Read more—and sign up—here!
www.montecookgames.c...
August 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A new, evolved version of Cypher is CROWDFUNDING SOON!
The campaign will offer the new corebooks in a EXCLUSIVE upgraded finish, along with accessories, and perhaps even a few surprises that will delight existing fans and new games alike!
Read more—and sign up—here!
www.montecookgames.c...
The campaign will offer the new corebooks in a EXCLUSIVE upgraded finish, along with accessories, and perhaps even a few surprises that will delight existing fans and new games alike!
Read more—and sign up—here!
www.montecookgames.c...
Home from #GenCon! Ran 3 #OldGodsofAppalachia games for @montecookgames.com and got to meet a BSky moot in person! (Ain't gonna tag w/out permission, tho.)
I'm bushed, y'all. And proving that there is no justice in this world, I have to work tomorrow.
Probably more soon, assuming I has brains.
I'm bushed, y'all. And proving that there is no justice in this world, I have to work tomorrow.
Probably more soon, assuming I has brains.
August 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Home from #GenCon! Ran 3 #OldGodsofAppalachia games for @montecookgames.com and got to meet a BSky moot in person! (Ain't gonna tag w/out permission, tho.)
I'm bushed, y'all. And proving that there is no justice in this world, I have to work tomorrow.
Probably more soon, assuming I has brains.
I'm bushed, y'all. And proving that there is no justice in this world, I have to work tomorrow.
Probably more soon, assuming I has brains.