Chris Mastey
@chrismastey.bsky.social
Freelance RPG writer looking to make a living from writing. I run games at Origins, Gen Con, and small local gaming conventions.
Got writing work you want me to do? Contact me at cmastey@gmail.com
My website: http://cmastey.wixsite.com/chris-mastey
Got writing work you want me to do? Contact me at cmastey@gmail.com
My website: http://cmastey.wixsite.com/chris-mastey
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Chris Mastey
@chrismastey.bsky.social
· Feb 11
I've written two e-books and two short stories for Shadowrun.
I've created nearly a dozen Kobold Press monster profiles for D&D 4E and Pathfinder 1E.
I wrote up several Utility Gear items in Guns & Gears for Pathfinder 2E.
Interested in what I can do for you? Contact me at cmastey@gmail.com.
I've created nearly a dozen Kobold Press monster profiles for D&D 4E and Pathfinder 1E.
I wrote up several Utility Gear items in Guns & Gears for Pathfinder 2E.
Interested in what I can do for you? Contact me at cmastey@gmail.com.
Had an okay first day of U-Con 2025. My Star Trek game went well - the players seemed to like it - but the Pathfinder Society scenario I played in was just so badly designed.
November 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Had an okay first day of U-Con 2025. My Star Trek game went well - the players seemed to like it - but the Pathfinder Society scenario I played in was just so badly designed.
Finished Frieren Season 1. I HIGHLY recommend it - it's a fairly low-key series for the most part, it tugs at the heartstrings in all the right ways, and it has some very important messages about life and the limited time we all have that I think everyone can appreciate.
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Finished Frieren Season 1. I HIGHLY recommend it - it's a fairly low-key series for the most part, it tugs at the heartstrings in all the right ways, and it has some very important messages about life and the limited time we all have that I think everyone can appreciate.
I've got my badge info printed out, my business card wallet refilled, and my Star Trek Adventures scenario binder assembled. I'm officially ready for U-Con 2025!
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 AM
I've got my badge info printed out, my business card wallet refilled, and my Star Trek Adventures scenario binder assembled. I'm officially ready for U-Con 2025!
Did another bit of U-Con prep today - got my flu shot.
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Did another bit of U-Con prep today - got my flu shot.
U-Con is fast approaching. I'm looking forward to seeing how this new Star Trek scenario of mine plays.
October 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
U-Con is fast approaching. I'm looking forward to seeing how this new Star Trek scenario of mine plays.
"Know this first: your anxiety is a liar."
Just my own modification of a quote I saw in a Dark Heresy book that I felt like sharing.
Just my own modification of a quote I saw in a Dark Heresy book that I felt like sharing.
October 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
"Know this first: your anxiety is a liar."
Just my own modification of a quote I saw in a Dark Heresy book that I felt like sharing.
Just my own modification of a quote I saw in a Dark Heresy book that I felt like sharing.
Finished the Dragonbane Bestiary today. Loved the presentation:
-An in-universe entry from a character, describing the monster
-Stat block
-A random encounter idea
-A hook for a scenario that incorporates the monster in some way
It really fired up my imagination, got me thinking of story ideas.
-An in-universe entry from a character, describing the monster
-Stat block
-A random encounter idea
-A hook for a scenario that incorporates the monster in some way
It really fired up my imagination, got me thinking of story ideas.
October 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Finished the Dragonbane Bestiary today. Loved the presentation:
-An in-universe entry from a character, describing the monster
-Stat block
-A random encounter idea
-A hook for a scenario that incorporates the monster in some way
It really fired up my imagination, got me thinking of story ideas.
-An in-universe entry from a character, describing the monster
-Stat block
-A random encounter idea
-A hook for a scenario that incorporates the monster in some way
It really fired up my imagination, got me thinking of story ideas.
I'm 11 episodes into "Frieren" and it has to be one of the best D&D-style pieces of fantasy media I've ever seen. I love how the series constantly touches on elves' long lives, how a human lifetime is almost nothing to them - it makes for a main character with some interesting perspectives.
October 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I'm 11 episodes into "Frieren" and it has to be one of the best D&D-style pieces of fantasy media I've ever seen. I love how the series constantly touches on elves' long lives, how a human lifetime is almost nothing to them - it makes for a main character with some interesting perspectives.
Saw a post on Reddit today talking about how the poster's Vampire: the Masquerade games turn into "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" with vampires, and now I REALLY want to play in that chronicle.
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Saw a post on Reddit today talking about how the poster's Vampire: the Masquerade games turn into "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" with vampires, and now I REALLY want to play in that chronicle.
Cancelled my U-Con Power Rangers RPG event. It didn't sell any tickets, at least until I sent the takedown request (the message from U-Con said a couple tickets were refunded even though it had sold zero when I checked just before). Going to run another session of "The Pathos of Things" instead.
October 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Cancelled my U-Con Power Rangers RPG event. It didn't sell any tickets, at least until I sent the takedown request (the message from U-Con said a couple tickets were refunded even though it had sold zero when I checked just before). Going to run another session of "The Pathos of Things" instead.
Spooky Season is about the only time of the year I miss having cable TV as opposed to streaming platforms. It was fun just bouncing around channels and seeing what horror movies were on. Whether they were good, so bad they're good, or just plain awful, it was usually a fun way to kill time.
October 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Spooky Season is about the only time of the year I miss having cable TV as opposed to streaming platforms. It was fun just bouncing around channels and seeing what horror movies were on. Whether they were good, so bad they're good, or just plain awful, it was usually a fun way to kill time.
Does anybody else remember "Housing Complex C" on Adult Swim? That was a cool show - as soon as I saw the Elder Sign in the promo, I was sold. I hope someone makes a spiritual sequel to that series in the future (preferably with a few more episodes to allow the mystery to unfold at a better pace).
September 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Does anybody else remember "Housing Complex C" on Adult Swim? That was a cool show - as soon as I saw the Elder Sign in the promo, I was sold. I hope someone makes a spiritual sequel to that series in the future (preferably with a few more episodes to allow the mystery to unfold at a better pace).
Just finished Rick and Morty Season 8.
I've always said that while individual episodes of Rick and Morty vary in quality, when the show's good, it's REALLY good. The Season 8 finale was REALLY good! Very interesting sci-fi concepts, lots of emotional punch, and humor that didn't feel out of place.
I've always said that while individual episodes of Rick and Morty vary in quality, when the show's good, it's REALLY good. The Season 8 finale was REALLY good! Very interesting sci-fi concepts, lots of emotional punch, and humor that didn't feel out of place.
September 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Just finished Rick and Morty Season 8.
I've always said that while individual episodes of Rick and Morty vary in quality, when the show's good, it's REALLY good. The Season 8 finale was REALLY good! Very interesting sci-fi concepts, lots of emotional punch, and humor that didn't feel out of place.
I've always said that while individual episodes of Rick and Morty vary in quality, when the show's good, it's REALLY good. The Season 8 finale was REALLY good! Very interesting sci-fi concepts, lots of emotional punch, and humor that didn't feel out of place.
As a gamemaster and a writer, it's a nice ego boost to see a waiting list for tickets to your convention event form. Makes you feel wanted, like you're in demand.
September 13, 2025 at 2:42 AM
As a gamemaster and a writer, it's a nice ego boost to see a waiting list for tickets to your convention event form. Makes you feel wanted, like you're in demand.
I'm halfway through Rick and Morty Season 8, and I can't remember the last time I've laughed so hard so many times at this show. Feels like a welcome return to form.
September 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I'm halfway through Rick and Morty Season 8, and I can't remember the last time I've laughed so hard so many times at this show. Feels like a welcome return to form.
U-Con tickets went on sale for everyone today. My Star Trek game ("The Pathos of Things") is sold out, but so far not a single ticket has been sold for my other game ("Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout"). Hopefully I'll get some sign-ups for the latter soon.
September 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
U-Con tickets went on sale for everyone today. My Star Trek game ("The Pathos of Things") is sold out, but so far not a single ticket has been sold for my other game ("Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout"). Hopefully I'll get some sign-ups for the latter soon.
I have been really, REALLY hankering to run a post-apoc RPG for a couple months (either The Lost Citadel, Arora: Age of Desolation, or Unhallowed Metropolis). Unfortunately, it's been tough finding interested players in my area.
September 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I have been really, REALLY hankering to run a post-apoc RPG for a couple months (either The Lost Citadel, Arora: Age of Desolation, or Unhallowed Metropolis). Unfortunately, it's been tough finding interested players in my area.
I rarely watch writing advice videos on Youtube, but the title of this one got me curious enough to watch it. I'm glad I did - it's genuinely helpful and insightful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90S...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90S...
The 7 Ego-Shattering Truths Every Writer Hates to Hear
YouTube video by Roaming Trend
www.youtube.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I rarely watch writing advice videos on Youtube, but the title of this one got me curious enough to watch it. I'm glad I did - it's genuinely helpful and insightful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90S...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90S...
First non-ship PC character sheet for "The Pathos of Things" complete!
September 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
First non-ship PC character sheet for "The Pathos of Things" complete!
Just found out that U-Con gamemasters get to register for events a week early this year, so I just did that. Mostly Pathfinder/Starfinder Society events, as usual for my U-Cons, but I'm also finally going to play Mothership!
August 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Just found out that U-Con gamemasters get to register for events a week early this year, so I just did that. Mostly Pathfinder/Starfinder Society events, as usual for my U-Cons, but I'm also finally going to play Mothership!
Been statting NPCs for my upcoming Star Trek Adventures convention scenario "The Pathos of Things" lately. Values are probably the toughest part of the character creation process, but I really do love that part of the game system - it's a great integration of roleplaying tools and game mechanics.
August 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Been statting NPCs for my upcoming Star Trek Adventures convention scenario "The Pathos of Things" lately. Values are probably the toughest part of the character creation process, but I really do love that part of the game system - it's a great integration of roleplaying tools and game mechanics.
The event preview for U-Con 2025 went up today! Here are the events I'm writing/running:
-"The Pathos of Things" (Star Trek Adventures: 2nd Edition) - Friday, November 14 at 9 a.m.
-"Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout" (Power Rangers RPG) - Saturday, November 15 at 9 a.m.
-"The Pathos of Things" (Star Trek Adventures: 2nd Edition) - Friday, November 14 at 9 a.m.
-"Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout" (Power Rangers RPG) - Saturday, November 15 at 9 a.m.
August 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The event preview for U-Con 2025 went up today! Here are the events I'm writing/running:
-"The Pathos of Things" (Star Trek Adventures: 2nd Edition) - Friday, November 14 at 9 a.m.
-"Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout" (Power Rangers RPG) - Saturday, November 15 at 9 a.m.
-"The Pathos of Things" (Star Trek Adventures: 2nd Edition) - Friday, November 14 at 9 a.m.
-"Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout" (Power Rangers RPG) - Saturday, November 15 at 9 a.m.
Pretty sure I've got my Starfinder Society 2e character made, and the character concept was *neither* of the two ideas I had in mind before I picked up the core book at Gen Con.
August 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Pretty sure I've got my Starfinder Society 2e character made, and the character concept was *neither* of the two ideas I had in mind before I picked up the core book at Gen Con.
Just submitted my events for U-Con 2025!
-The Pathos of Things (Star Trek Adventures)
-Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout (Power Rangers RPG)
-The Pathos of Things (Star Trek Adventures)
-Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout (Power Rangers RPG)
August 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Just submitted my events for U-Con 2025!
-The Pathos of Things (Star Trek Adventures)
-Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout (Power Rangers RPG)
-The Pathos of Things (Star Trek Adventures)
-Power Rangers Unworthy: Blackout (Power Rangers RPG)