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TTRPGS and other nerd stuff.
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wood-jasond.bsky.social
Last week, we talked about the impact that players have on your #ttrpg world. This week:

What do different RPGs and game groups demand of GMs, in terms of world generation...and upkeep?

If prepping for RPGs is starting to feel like work, what needs to change?

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#osr
A new model for classifying RPGs and Play Styles – Part “2”
The Y axis on Jason’s model for classifying RPGs and Play Styles: GM radius of management
madcleric.com
July 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
If you’re like me and begrudgingly use some of the apps and things available, this is a great post with other options. Thanks for writing this!
July 16, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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der-ajz.bsky.social
Here's a new spread from RAVAGED BY STORMS. We'll launch the Kickstarter on August 12th (link in the 2nd post). Yes, that's a Zombie Turtle from the #PirateBorg Core Book and one of our 9 explorable locations. Share the hell out of it, landlubbers! (Thank you to all who did!) #OSR #NSR #TTRPG
July 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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ericoscott.bsky.social
People are like “who would ever actually build a megadungeon, that’s so implausible” and then go to the City Museum
July 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
I made a thing! It’s a little dungeon I made in an afternoon. wilyirishhobo.itch.io/the-music-box it’s free! Onto the appendix N game jam. #ttrpg
The Music Box by wilyirishhobo
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July 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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wood-jasond.bsky.social
I personally find this DMing trick extremely rewarding and fun. Give it a shot!

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#ttrpg #osr #cairn
Mastering DMing: Tell Players “Yes”
Making a habit of telling players “no” ruins fun. So I’ve got three ways you can lean into telling them “yes” instead.
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June 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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wood-jasond.bsky.social
Love pirates, not piracy.

The best DMs steal ideas and inspiration from a wide array of sources. Have you been stealing from the right places?

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#ttrpg #inspiration #osr @limithron.bsky.social
Mastering DMing: Steal Stuff
Don’t plagiarize or bootleg. But borrow stuff liberally.
madcleric.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Post it note monster #rpg #doodle #osr
June 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Today’s edition of things I got in the mail: Secret of the Black Crag, Knock #3 and a phone case featuring artwork by the magnificent Sam Mameli #ttrpg #osr #merrymushmen #OSE #cottonbureau
June 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
This looks cool!
June 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Learning about point crawls today. Beautiful book. #osr
June 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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wood-jasond.bsky.social
I'm launching a new blog series today: Mastering DMing!

Today, I'm starting with the most basic principle of running your preferred TTRPG: have fun! And help the players have fun!

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#ttrpg #dnd #osr #DMing
Mastering DMing: Focus on Fun
So you want to be a Dungeon Master? Or maybe you’ve been a DM for a while and feel frustrated? Or perhaps your DMing is better than it’s ever been, but you want to keep growing? I&#8217…
madcleric.com
June 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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wood-jasond.bsky.social
I'm rebuilding Castle Greyhawk, one level at a time. And it's actually enjoyable! Here's my process:

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#ttrpg #osr #cairn #dnd
Designing Your Dungeon
Last week, I wrote a lengthy treatise on the history of megadungeons–and what role they might play in your current TTRPG campaign. It’s my sense that Game Masters want most sessions to …
madcleric.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Beginning my cover to cover read of the wardens guide for Cairn 2nd Edition. I used the region generation for my home group, and it’s #chefskiss #OSR
May 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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wood-jasond.bsky.social
Today, I wrote about the genesis of megadungeons, how they became normative for D&D, and whether they should have any place in your game in 2025.

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#ttrpg #blackmoor #dnd #gygax #arneson #osr
Should you run a megadungeon?
A historical essay on the genesis of megadungeons and their usefulness in the current TTRPG environment
madcleric.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Got to roll up a Cairn 2e character today and use this beautiful bad boy here. Look at that sword!
May 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Really interesting read about layout.
May 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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ajspadial.bsky.social
Sobre el diseño de Mork Borg, en el que no tenía ningún interés pero del que todo el mundo habla

www.explorersdesign.com/mork-borg
Mörk Borg (Layout Exhibit)
The doom metal roleplaying game with a masterclass layout.
www.explorersdesign.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Check this out. I have played in this adventure and I really enjoyed it. A friend wrote a review. I enjoyed that as well.
May 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Cut the grass ✅
Cleaned out the garage ✅
Took out the trash✅
Did the dishes✅

Now it’s time to eat fried chicken and watch The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers.
April 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
At work this morning and consistently distracted by the guy that brought his typewriter here to get it repaired. Not because it’s annoying, but because i think typewriters are cool. I have some stuff my Grandfather wrote on his typewriter. #tactile
April 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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prismaticwasteland.com
The two types of TTRPGs are Wanderhome and Mork Borg. All TTRPGs fall into these two categories.
Fabula Ultima? Wanderhome.
Forbidden Lands? Mork Borg.
Troika? Wanderhome.
Lancer? Mork Borg.
Despite featuring anthropomorphic animals that wear clothing, Mausritter is Mork Borg.
April 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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wood-jasond.bsky.social
My gaming group played AD&D 1e for seven years, with a special eye toward the work of Gary Gygax.

AD&D and Gygax will always hold a special place in my heart and imagination. But I've started to move on. Here's why:

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#ADND #1e #DnD
madcleric.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
Had a blast at #GaryCon this year. Always good to spend time with friends and family. Blessed our dice, learned about copyrights, engaged in a hijink or two, and got to run the Dream Shrine by Brad Kerr (been wanting to run it for a while). Great success. #dreamsarereal
March 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
wilyirishhobo.bsky.social
I drew this map. Feel free to use if you like #maps #dnd #gridcombat #isometric #drawing #sketch
January 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM