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Award-winning TTRPG designer/idiot

His Majesty the Worm Out Now! http://hismajestytheworm.games/
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Rise Up Comus - CASTLE AUTOMATIC Crowdfunding Now! @riseupcomus.bsky.social · Mar 20
Hello! My name is Josh and I like RPGs.

Here's an overview of some of my current projects:

His Majesty the Worm - A new/old-school, tarot-based, megadungeon crawler

Dungeon Design Course - Make a dungeon with me!

Knock! - Adventure gaming bric-a-brac
His Majesty the Worm - New-school game, old-school sensibilities. Slice of life gameplay using tarot cards in an infinite megadungeon. Designing Dungeons Course: Or, How to Kill a Party in 30 Rooms or Less. Step-by-step course on making fun dungeons. Like if Bob Ross taught dungeon design. Knock! #5. Cover art of adventurer with sword gripping onto crumbling ledge, almost dropping into a swirling abyss below.
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Oh shit it's Jolkien Rolkien Rolkien Tolkien's birthday? That seems like something this account should create some hullabaloo about, I guess.

Ask me a question about Tolkien and get an opinion, if you want!

In the meantime, my favorite clip of the man: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Uz...
Tolkien explains why the Fellowship didn't fly the Eagles to Mordor
YouTube video by Asher Puls
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
BECOME YE HYPE
themerrymushmen.bsky.social The Merry Mushmen @themerrymushmen.bsky.social · 14h
Coming soon on Kickstarter

Rulebook cover: Peter Mullen
Mission booklet cover: Jacob Fleming
January 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
If His Majesty the Worm sounded interesting, I have a new dungeon coming out with oodles of new content: new character options, magic items, and monsters. Grab The Castle Automatic and a copy of the core book and get the game to your table.

www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
January 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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brandonocles.bsky.social
This idiotic air supply meme I made years ago popped in my phone memories.
The band Air Supply as silhouettes in a dark blue room with the words "I'm all out of apes, I'm so lost without apes" and apes is clearly added later with black text over a white block background.
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
The five virtues of a knight are honkyness, gruntitude, boy tiddy, yellow, and having that shit on.
January 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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egallagher.bsky.social
I am really hoping to release more of these decks soon(ish)
iknowadamseats.bsky.social The Wreck of the Adam Seats @iknowadamseats.bsky.social · 2d
What am I bringing to 2026 from last year? What's the tone for 2026? Where will 2026 take me?

A fairly auspicious reading, if you ask me - bringing the new beginnings from 2025 into a year of sudden changes & shedding the things I've been afraid to let go of to allow myself to do something new.
January 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
My daily writing project for the year
The Trollshaws A note on history 2,000 years ago, Arnor was divided into three kingdoms, each ruled by one of the High King's sons. The Kingdom of Rhudaur stretched from the Weather Hills near Bree to the Misty Mountains. 1,000 years ago, the three kingdoms of Arnor fell, destroyed in wars with the Witch-King of Angmar. Today, much of the former territory of Rhudaur lies within the Trollshaws. Its ruins, made with art and skill now lost in Middle-earth, remain throughout the land. A note on geography The Trollshaws are defined as the lands between the Rivers Hoarwell (S. Mitheithel) to the west and Loudwater (S. Bruinen) to the east, with the Misty Mountains forming its northeastern border. The Great East Road cuts through the Trollshaws, stretching from the Last Bridge to the Fords of Bruinen in Rivendell, the home of Elrond Half-elven. The area south of the East Road is called "The Angle." In the past, the Angle has served as part of the kingdom of Rhudaur, a home for Dunedain refugees, and a home for Stoors. Today, it is only the home of trolls. The current situation No large groups of the Free Peoples make permanent settlements in the Trollshaws, but need and adventure sometimes bring travelers to this land. Importantly, the Great East Road is an important connection to the High Pass over the Misty Mountains: Men, Elves, Rangers, and Dwarves travel this path. Dunlendings dwell in the lands south, and occasionally make forays into the Trollshaws. The nearest pieces of "civilization" are the Inn at the Last Bridge (46.87) and Rivendell (45.101). Trolls are the main inhabitants of the land. They live alone or in small family groups. The factions of the Trollshaws can be thought of as the following: The Ogres are a group of bandits who style themselves as monsters. Their leader is named Eadred. They are provisioned by the Necromancer, and have a tense alliance with Mormog and an ostensible truce with Mother Lump. Their camp is in 46.89. Mormog is the captain of the Necromancer's forces in the Trollshaws. His small army currently holds Cameth Brin (38.94), the former capital city of Rhudaur. His goal is to press the local trolls into his service. He has extorted an oath of loyalty from Mother Lump (she intends to betray him). He sees the Ogres as his subordinates (they do not agree). If there was a leader to the trolls, Mother Lump (45.93) would be it. After all, she is the mother of many. To Mormog, she feigns a false helplessness and promises that she'll do everything she can to keep her boys from interfering with the Necromancer's plans or devouring the Ogres. She bides her time, confident that both annoying groups of interlopers will soon be residents of her cauldron.
January 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Research for a travel system in the Middle-earth Hexcrawl game.

Dunedain could apparently could hike 8 leagues (24 miles!) per day in full armour "with ease."
Notes from The Unfinished Tales about how Numenorean men could hike like 12 leagues a day in full armor like it was nothing
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
It's on like Donkey Kong
explorersdesign.bsky.social Clayton @explorersdesign.bsky.social · 2d
The Bloggies 2026 submissions are now open!

Submit your favorite posts, series, and debut blogs via the official Bloggies page between now and Jan 31st!

Please share this around. I'll be making regular Bloggies-themed announcements throughout the month.

www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-2026/
The Bloggies 2026
A yearly celebration of blogging in tabletop roleplaying games.
www.explorersdesign.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Happy New Year! If you are digging into a daily dungeon writing project this year, let me remind you about the Dungeon Design Course. Follow along with the guide step by step with examples, prompts, worksheets, and links to other resources.

dungeons.hismajestytheworm.games
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Do you remember my post about the Tolkien fan artist Kay Woollard (see below)?

Well, check out what my partner got me for Christmas this year. Two books (and accompanying CDs!) of illustrated fanfiction written by Kay Woollard. What a gift!

Check out her bio if you haven't yet! It's fascinating.
Two black and white zines and accompanying CDs. The names of the stories are Wilmot's Very Strange Stone and The Terror of Tattywalk. Cover of The Terror of Tatty Walk, a Frightener, by Kay Woollard Cover of Wilmot's Very Strange Stone, or, What came of building "snobbits" by Kay Woollard Inside look at Wilmot's Very Strange Stone
December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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gilarpgs.bsky.social
My resolution is to get back to working on my dungeon using the class designed by @riseupcomus.bsky.social and @icastlight.bsky.social

dungeons.hismajestytheworm.games

Here's the start of the map!
A black and white lineart drawing of a dungeon map using an isometric perspective
December 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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ktrey.bsky.social
Warning: Long 🧵 incoming!
With the start of a New Year approaching, I decided to look back on the d100 tables I wrote and posted this year (24! Rather slow year for me!) and give them a quick once over.
December 30, 2024 at 3:52 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Heated Rivalry, TA 3018
A painting of Legolas and Gimli by John Howe
December 31, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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mxdshipwreck.bsky.social
deems nutz
riseupcomus.bsky.social Rise Up Comus - CASTLE AUTOMATIC Crowdfunding Now! @riseupcomus.bsky.social · 4d
Nobody ever "deems" anything anymore. What was the last thing you "deemed"?
December 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Nobody ever "deems" anything anymore. What was the last thing you "deemed"?
December 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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plusoneexp.bsky.social
Because I have had to explain it a lot already, but more so in the last month...

If you have a #ZineMonth project set up.
USPS mail is really resistant to sending zines as letter mail (especially in a rigid mailer).

If your zine is more 2.6oz you should anticipate sending it media or parcel.

1/2
December 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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emfields.bsky.social
I'm back from hiatus and opening 5 Commission slots! First come first serve. I will be raising my prices (as I do every year) January 5th, so this your last chance to get 2025's rate!

More examples in replies.

Shares appreciated!
My Lancer Art Commission Sheet! Mechs (full color no background) are $400 (black and white $350). Lancers are $200 (fc no bg)/$150 (bw). Mech and Lancer together are a discount package for $500 total. All art comes with complimentary hex tokens if you want them. Contact emfieldsart@gmail.com! My Lancer Portraits Commission Sheet! A portrait of your Lancer on one of four preset cockpit backgrounds is $125. A custom background is $75 more, or $50 if you let me add your custom background to the standard options for others. Contact emfieldsart@gmail.com! My TTRPG Character Art Commission Sheet! Full color no background characters are $200 ($150 for black and white only). You can add 6 inventory items depicted for $30, and $5 per additional item. Contact emfieldsart@gmail.com! My Commissions are OPEN! First come, first serve. Full payment up front. PayPal preferred. After we agree to terms, you send the creative brief and once I receive full payment, I will send sketches for initial approval. My goal is to finish the piece 2 weeks from first sketch approval. I will send progress images at each stage. Excessive revisions will incur further charges at my hourly rate. Listed prices are for the presented options ONLY. Personal use, non-exclusive rights. For commercial work or different personal commission inquiries, email me at emfieldsart@gmail.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Hello Twitter refugees. I like to talk about RPGs! That's mostly what I do here on Bluesky.

This is the RPG stuff that I'm doing right now.
riseupcomus.bsky.social Rise Up Comus - CASTLE AUTOMATIC Crowdfunding Now! @riseupcomus.bsky.social · Mar 20
Hello! My name is Josh and I like RPGs.

Here's an overview of some of my current projects:

His Majesty the Worm - A new/old-school, tarot-based, megadungeon crawler

Dungeon Design Course - Make a dungeon with me!

Knock! - Adventure gaming bric-a-brac
His Majesty the Worm - New-school game, old-school sensibilities. Slice of life gameplay using tarot cards in an infinite megadungeon. Designing Dungeons Course: Or, How to Kill a Party in 30 Rooms or Less. Step-by-step course on making fun dungeons. Like if Bob Ross taught dungeon design. Knock! #5. Cover art of adventurer with sword gripping onto crumbling ledge, almost dropping into a swirling abyss below.
December 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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alexrineh.art
I was just gifted a copy of His Majesty the Worm, and I don't think I did the game justice in this interview

blog.alexrinehart.net/posts/his-ma...
His Majesty The Worm: Interview with Josh McCrowell
I spoke to award-winning TTRPG designer Josh McCrowell about His Majesty The Worm, the dungeon crawling RPG currently nominated for two ENNIE awards.
blog.alexrinehart.net
December 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
Approaching magic item design from the assumption that +1s are boring, I thought about how to make something like the periapt of wisdom interesting: riseupcomus.blogspot.com/2025/12/peri...
Periapt of Celestial Wisdom
A magic item inspired by Phlox's version, here . Approaching from my premise that + 1s are boring magic items , how can I adapt the classic ...
riseupcomus.blogspot.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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directsun.bsky.social
Got to chat with Warren D of I Cast Light about dungeons both "mega" and "puzzle."

Puzzle Dungeon Workshop continues with feedback for Forgotten Shrin 01 by David Garrett.

youtu.be/irtxnbHC_4g?...
Warren D helps me give feedback on Forgotten Shrine 01 by David Garrett
YouTube video by Direct Sun
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
riseupcomus.bsky.social
NEVERLAND. TREASURE PLANET.
Only known world where the geriatric spice pixie can be harvested, the substance that makes interplanetary flight possible. The pirates led by Capt. Hook hold the planet in pseudo-fiefdom. But the natives believe a voice from the outer world will come. They call him PAN.
December 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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themerrymushmen.bsky.social
Gorgoola, prudent and hairy giant spider, level 1 character for Dungeon Inc (on Kickstarter in January, stay tuned!) is about to embark on a glorious career!
Character sheet by Jerome Huguenin.
December 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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pixelatedboat.bsky.social
This might sound harsh, and judgmental, but if video is your preferred way of getting information about a topic, you’re a fucking moron
December 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM