Ross Payton
@rosspayton.bsky.social
Podcaster and writer. I focus mostly on tabletop RPGs, and obscure electronic music. Host of Role Playing Public Radio, Ludonarrative Dissidents, and Night Clerk Radio.
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Ross Payton
@rosspayton.bsky.social
· Nov 13
I published an architectural horror RPG scenario for fans of liminal spaces, creepy hotels, and infinite labyrinths. Check out The Night Clerk! www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/The-Ni...
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You might know Call of Cthulhu is the most popular TTRPG in Japan but what you might not know is that Japan is simply playing Call of Cthulhu at an entirely different plane of thought than everyone else
January 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
You might know Call of Cthulhu is the most popular TTRPG in Japan but what you might not know is that Japan is simply playing Call of Cthulhu at an entirely different plane of thought than everyone else
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Just discovered the subreddit r/accidentalrockwell and it is delightful
January 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Just discovered the subreddit r/accidentalrockwell and it is delightful
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i like how the official mega man 2 novelization does the “bane is the scariest guy i’ve ever seen in my life” thing completely straight
June 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
i like how the official mega man 2 novelization does the “bane is the scariest guy i’ve ever seen in my life” thing completely straight
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psycho goreman and the skaven, two things that work great together
January 2, 2026 at 10:25 PM
psycho goreman and the skaven, two things that work great together
The Avatar film series is so successful because it tapped into the same tropes of James Fenimore Cooper and a lot of people it turns out want those kind of stories - look at these tropes and see how many appeal to Avatar tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwik...
James Fenimore Cooper - TV Tropes
James Fenimore Cooper (September 15, 1789 – September 14, 1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century. Many of his works were historical adventure stories, including t...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The Avatar film series is so successful because it tapped into the same tropes of James Fenimore Cooper and a lot of people it turns out want those kind of stories - look at these tropes and see how many appeal to Avatar tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwik...
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 3
The heroes explore the basement and find a cursed ice cavern! Frozen monsters lurk in the walls of the cavern, but the team must press on to clear the dungeon. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as…
The heroes explore the basement and find a cursed ice cavern! Frozen monsters lurk in the walls of the cavern, but the team must press on to clear the dungeon. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as…
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 3
The heroes explore the basement and find a cursed ice cavern! Frozen monsters lurk in the walls of the cavern, but the team must press on to clear the dungeon. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as Belhymm, aasimar monk, warrior of mercy David as Dharjiiik, tiefling bard, college of lore Chris as Felswort Ringbelly, lizardfolk fighter, battlemaster Tom as Tarasska, lizardfolk fighter, champion Dan as the DM
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January 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Ptolus – The Night of Dissolution – Episode 3
The heroes explore the basement and find a cursed ice cavern! Frozen monsters lurk in the walls of the cavern, but the team must press on to clear the dungeon. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as…
The heroes explore the basement and find a cursed ice cavern! Frozen monsters lurk in the walls of the cavern, but the team must press on to clear the dungeon. Ross as Thelonious , kobold sorcerer, clockwork soul Jason A as…
I'm running Delta Green and Mothership for patrons this month and you can play too! Investigate a haunted television for a Youtube channel in Delta Green or a mysterious planet in Mothership! www.patreon.com/posts/147190...
January 1, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I'm running Delta Green and Mothership for patrons this month and you can play too! Investigate a haunted television for a Youtube channel in Delta Green or a mysterious planet in Mothership! www.patreon.com/posts/147190...
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Welcome to the Public Domain, I GOT RHYTHM (1930) 🎷
Rhythm changes + a swinging 32-bar progression x now free for everyone to play = remix & rediscover!
Who could ask for anything more?
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #PublicDomain #CopyrightFree
Rhythm changes + a swinging 32-bar progression x now free for everyone to play = remix & rediscover!
Who could ask for anything more?
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #PublicDomain #CopyrightFree
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Welcome to the Public Domain, I GOT RHYTHM (1930) 🎷
Rhythm changes + a swinging 32-bar progression x now free for everyone to play = remix & rediscover!
Who could ask for anything more?
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #PublicDomain #CopyrightFree
Rhythm changes + a swinging 32-bar progression x now free for everyone to play = remix & rediscover!
Who could ask for anything more?
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
#PublicDomainDay #PublicDomain #CopyrightFree
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Outlook for the new year ...
December 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Outlook for the new year ...
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Not only a perfect denouement, it was the end of an era. Thirty years ago today, this strip was published.
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Not only a perfect denouement, it was the end of an era. Thirty years ago today, this strip was published.
incredible art
December 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
incredible art
randomly browsing a Rifts book and huh they just fucking mad-libbed these things didn't they?
December 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
randomly browsing a Rifts book and huh they just fucking mad-libbed these things didn't they?
I just posted part 2 of the RPPR deep dive podcast series on the Moria book for the One Ring RPG - find out what the stats of the Balrog are and the dangers of Mocker Crawe, the evil talking crow! www.patreon.com/posts/146949...
Megadungeon Meandering: Moria for The One Ring RPG - Episode 2 | Ross Payton
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December 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I just posted part 2 of the RPPR deep dive podcast series on the Moria book for the One Ring RPG - find out what the stats of the Balrog are and the dangers of Mocker Crawe, the evil talking crow! www.patreon.com/posts/146949...
I haven't had time to watch this yet but I am intrigued.
My End of Year video is on the "Golden Age of Indie RPGs," from roughly 2010 to 2025. I start with Apocalypse World's release, work through the Google+ Era, and follow design lineages and historical events that have impacted the hobby up through 2025.
The Golden Age of Indie RPGs: 2010-2025
YouTube video by A.A. Voigt
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I haven't had time to watch this yet but I am intrigued.
New episode of @nightclerkradio.bsky.social - reviewing Secrets in Motion IV: The Ghost Writer by Halogen Star and
Tranquilizer by Oneohtrix Point Never in our last episode of the year! Listen now here www.nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dec... or on Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjZi...
Tranquilizer by Oneohtrix Point Never in our last episode of the year! Listen now here www.nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dec... or on Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjZi...
December New Music: Halogen Star and Oneohtrix Point Never | Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews
In our last new music episode of 2025, we’re checking out some recent albums with a focus on experimental electronic music. First up, we have an evocative journey through supernatural and eerie memori...
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December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New episode of @nightclerkradio.bsky.social - reviewing Secrets in Motion IV: The Ghost Writer by Halogen Star and
Tranquilizer by Oneohtrix Point Never in our last episode of the year! Listen now here www.nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dec... or on Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjZi...
Tranquilizer by Oneohtrix Point Never in our last episode of the year! Listen now here www.nightclerkradio.com/episodes/dec... or on Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjZi...
Watched Man Finds Tape last night - excellent new found footage horror movie. You could use it as the basis for a Delta Green campaign. Have your players watch it and then say "this movie was handed to your agents. You need to find out what's really going on." www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9g...
Man Finds Tape - Official Trailer | Available Everywhere December 5
YouTube video by Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Watched Man Finds Tape last night - excellent new found footage horror movie. You could use it as the basis for a Delta Green campaign. Have your players watch it and then say "this movie was handed to your agents. You need to find out what's really going on." www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9g...
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey more like "Oh dang I gotta finish my painting army for the tournament and I guess primer, brown, grey and a bit of red is enough to qualify, right?"
December 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey more like "Oh dang I gotta finish my painting army for the tournament and I guess primer, brown, grey and a bit of red is enough to qualify, right?"
this is a philosophically significant kick in the dick
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
this is a philosophically significant kick in the dick
A large chunk of the new Avatar movie is Jake Sully telling the Navi to sit down or stand up
December 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A large chunk of the new Avatar movie is Jake Sully telling the Navi to sit down or stand up
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Handlers Only - New Episode: NERVOUS BREAKDOWN - PART 3
open.spotify.com/episode/5ho7...
Available on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
#DeltaGreenRPG #ActualPlay #Podcast
@chaosenginepod.bsky.social @rosspayton.bsky.social @zerodeadpod.bsky.social @thenerdyape.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/5ho7...
Available on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
#DeltaGreenRPG #ActualPlay #Podcast
@chaosenginepod.bsky.social @rosspayton.bsky.social @zerodeadpod.bsky.social @thenerdyape.bsky.social
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Handlers Only - New Episode: NERVOUS BREAKDOWN - PART 3
open.spotify.com/episode/5ho7...
Available on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
#DeltaGreenRPG #ActualPlay #Podcast
@chaosenginepod.bsky.social @rosspayton.bsky.social @zerodeadpod.bsky.social @thenerdyape.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/5ho7...
Available on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
#DeltaGreenRPG #ActualPlay #Podcast
@chaosenginepod.bsky.social @rosspayton.bsky.social @zerodeadpod.bsky.social @thenerdyape.bsky.social
I'm skipping this week for RPPR AP - next week should have a new megadungeon meandering episode on the RPPR Patreon!
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I'm skipping this week for RPPR AP - next week should have a new megadungeon meandering episode on the RPPR Patreon!
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Godzilla Earth, Megalon, Manda, and Lil Godzilla Jr are hyped for the holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Godzilla Earth, Megalon, Manda, and Lil Godzilla Jr are hyped for the holidays!
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PRESENT DAY
PRESENT...TIME!
PRESENT...TIME!
December 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
PRESENT DAY
PRESENT...TIME!
PRESENT...TIME!