Phil V (he/him)
@dnaphil.bsky.social
TTRPG Podcaster and Blogger. Occasional Game Designer. Avid TTRPG Game Master. Aspiring cook and baker.
Project Manager to pays the bills.
https://linktr.ee/dnaphil
Project Manager to pays the bills.
https://linktr.ee/dnaphil
Gene Hackman has been in so many good movies, but the one that always comes to mind for me is The Quick and the Dead. I love this movie, and he was a great villain.
February 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Gene Hackman has been in so many good movies, but the one that always comes to mind for me is The Quick and the Dead. I love this movie, and he was a great villain.
This was peak video gaming for me. I have a port of this game that still runs on my Mac.
November 22, 2024 at 6:11 PM
This was peak video gaming for me. I have a port of this game that still runs on my Mac.
Folks. The Engine Publishing line of GMing books is currently a Bundle of Holding: bundleofholding.com/presents/Eng...
These books cover various GMing topics from plots, NPCs, prep, improv, campaigns, and table play.
They are one low price for a short time.
These books cover various GMing topics from plots, NPCs, prep, improv, campaigns, and table play.
They are one low price for a short time.
November 22, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Folks. The Engine Publishing line of GMing books is currently a Bundle of Holding: bundleofholding.com/presents/Eng...
These books cover various GMing topics from plots, NPCs, prep, improv, campaigns, and table play.
They are one low price for a short time.
These books cover various GMing topics from plots, NPCs, prep, improv, campaigns, and table play.
They are one low price for a short time.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #360,997!
September 18, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #360,997!
36 years ago this group played TMNT the rpg. Tonight we had a reunion and I ran @arbco.bsky.social Mutants in the Now, with characters based on our original campaign.
April 14, 2024 at 4:32 AM
36 years ago this group played TMNT the rpg. Tonight we had a reunion and I ran @arbco.bsky.social Mutants in the Now, with characters based on our original campaign.
A necessary tool for the Marvel Multiverse RPG. This way I can play Cyclops to its full effect.
#marvel616
#marvel616
December 17, 2023 at 7:05 PM
A necessary tool for the Marvel Multiverse RPG. This way I can play Cyclops to its full effect.
#marvel616
#marvel616
My big project is in the middle of the Valley of Despair, and it's been a rough week.
Then I remembered some words of Wisdom from Ted Lasso. So I sent them to my team.
Then I remembered some words of Wisdom from Ted Lasso. So I sent them to my team.
September 8, 2023 at 5:52 PM
My big project is in the middle of the Valley of Despair, and it's been a rough week.
Then I remembered some words of Wisdom from Ted Lasso. So I sent them to my team.
Then I remembered some words of Wisdom from Ted Lasso. So I sent them to my team.
Happy Star Trek Day!
I have been a Trek fan since I was a kid, but had a resurgence during the pandemic.
Here is a gift that @senda.bsky.social got me for my house.
#StarTrekDay
I have been a Trek fan since I was a kid, but had a resurgence during the pandemic.
Here is a gift that @senda.bsky.social got me for my house.
#StarTrekDay
September 8, 2023 at 12:20 PM
Happy Star Trek Day!
I have been a Trek fan since I was a kid, but had a resurgence during the pandemic.
Here is a gift that @senda.bsky.social got me for my house.
#StarTrekDay
I have been a Trek fan since I was a kid, but had a resurgence during the pandemic.
Here is a gift that @senda.bsky.social got me for my house.
#StarTrekDay
Favorite of all time…
I don’t know if I have a favorite of all time. I think an “all time” would have to be something that I have and would keep playing.
The closest I think I can get is Swords Without Masters. It is a game I can come back to and have a good time.
I don’t know if I have a favorite of all time. I think an “all time” would have to be something that I have and would keep playing.
The closest I think I can get is Swords Without Masters. It is a game I can come back to and have a good time.
August 31, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Favorite of all time…
I don’t know if I have a favorite of all time. I think an “all time” would have to be something that I have and would keep playing.
The closest I think I can get is Swords Without Masters. It is a game I can come back to and have a good time.
I don’t know if I have a favorite of all time. I think an “all time” would have to be something that I have and would keep playing.
The closest I think I can get is Swords Without Masters. It is a game I can come back to and have a good time.
Most obscure RPG…
The Whispering Vault
I could have gone with any number of itch.io games, but I picked a game that few people recognize when I mention it.
Created in the early 90s this Horror/Supers game is one that I have always enjoyed. An evocative setting and mythology and decent rules.
The Whispering Vault
I could have gone with any number of itch.io games, but I picked a game that few people recognize when I mention it.
Created in the early 90s this Horror/Supers game is one that I have always enjoyed. An evocative setting and mythology and decent rules.
August 30, 2023 at 11:45 AM
Most obscure RPG…
The Whispering Vault
I could have gone with any number of itch.io games, but I picked a game that few people recognize when I mention it.
Created in the early 90s this Horror/Supers game is one that I have always enjoyed. An evocative setting and mythology and decent rules.
The Whispering Vault
I could have gone with any number of itch.io games, but I picked a game that few people recognize when I mention it.
Created in the early 90s this Horror/Supers game is one that I have always enjoyed. An evocative setting and mythology and decent rules.
Most memorable encounter…
Over 40 years there have been several. The one that comes to mind is the finale from my Iron Heroes game.
The Demon King, a melee tank, fails to run over the Archer and is knocked prone. The Archer steps up and unleashes a volley of arrows into him, standing over him.
Over 40 years there have been several. The one that comes to mind is the finale from my Iron Heroes game.
The Demon King, a melee tank, fails to run over the Archer and is knocked prone. The Archer steps up and unleashes a volley of arrows into him, standing over him.
August 29, 2023 at 11:40 AM
Most memorable encounter…
Over 40 years there have been several. The one that comes to mind is the finale from my Iron Heroes game.
The Demon King, a melee tank, fails to run over the Archer and is knocked prone. The Archer steps up and unleashes a volley of arrows into him, standing over him.
Over 40 years there have been several. The one that comes to mind is the finale from my Iron Heroes game.
The Demon King, a melee tank, fails to run over the Archer and is knocked prone. The Archer steps up and unleashes a volley of arrows into him, standing over him.
The Scariest Game I’ve Played…
Ten Candles.
I played a few years ago and loved the way the candles went out and the light diminishing played with mood and tension.
I am not normally a horror RPG guy, but it was a great experience.
Ten Candles.
I played a few years ago and loved the way the candles went out and the light diminishing played with mood and tension.
I am not normally a horror RPG guy, but it was a great experience.
August 28, 2023 at 11:57 AM
The Scariest Game I’ve Played…
Ten Candles.
I played a few years ago and loved the way the candles went out and the light diminishing played with mood and tension.
I am not normally a horror RPG guy, but it was a great experience.
Ten Candles.
I played a few years ago and loved the way the candles went out and the light diminishing played with mood and tension.
I am not normally a horror RPG guy, but it was a great experience.
This is 100% true for me. I recently scrubbed a toilet while listening to "It Takes Two", a college, Friday night, pre-going out, party anthem.
August 27, 2023 at 11:55 PM
This is 100% true for me. I recently scrubbed a toilet while listening to "It Takes Two", a college, Friday night, pre-going out, party anthem.
Game I would like to see a new edition of…
Underground once again.
I would like an updated system but keep the same setting with minor updates and fixes.
Underground once again.
I would like an updated system but keep the same setting with minor updates and fixes.
August 27, 2023 at 4:20 PM
Game I would like to see a new edition of…
Underground once again.
I would like an updated system but keep the same setting with minor updates and fixes.
Underground once again.
I would like an updated system but keep the same setting with minor updates and fixes.
Favorite character sheet…
I don’t have a specific game, but my favorite sheets are PbtA playbooks.
I love how character gen, play, and advancement is all combined on one sheet.
I don’t have a specific game, but my favorite sheets are PbtA playbooks.
I love how character gen, play, and advancement is all combined on one sheet.
August 26, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Favorite character sheet…
I don’t have a specific game, but my favorite sheets are PbtA playbooks.
I love how character gen, play, and advancement is all combined on one sheet.
I don’t have a specific game, but my favorite sheets are PbtA playbooks.
I love how character gen, play, and advancement is all combined on one sheet.
Unplayed RPG I own… LOL
There are so many.
The ones that I want to get to the table the most:
Cartel
Twilight 2000 (the new one)
Mutants in the Now
Those are games I would like to get to the table in the near future.
There are so many.
The ones that I want to get to the table the most:
Cartel
Twilight 2000 (the new one)
Mutants in the Now
Those are games I would like to get to the table in the near future.
August 25, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Unplayed RPG I own… LOL
There are so many.
The ones that I want to get to the table the most:
Cartel
Twilight 2000 (the new one)
Mutants in the Now
Those are games I would like to get to the table in the near future.
There are so many.
The ones that I want to get to the table the most:
Cartel
Twilight 2000 (the new one)
Mutants in the Now
Those are games I would like to get to the table in the near future.
Complex/Simple RPG I play…
It’s the same game, Swords Without Master.
The mechanics are simple, roll a few dice. The procedures of the game are complex. Hold the dice here, roll there, pass now, etc.
I always struggle to keep the procedures straight.
That said, I love the game.
It’s the same game, Swords Without Master.
The mechanics are simple, roll a few dice. The procedures of the game are complex. Hold the dice here, roll there, pass now, etc.
I always struggle to keep the procedures straight.
That said, I love the game.
August 24, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Complex/Simple RPG I play…
It’s the same game, Swords Without Master.
The mechanics are simple, roll a few dice. The procedures of the game are complex. Hold the dice here, roll there, pass now, etc.
I always struggle to keep the procedures straight.
That said, I love the game.
It’s the same game, Swords Without Master.
The mechanics are simple, roll a few dice. The procedures of the game are complex. Hold the dice here, roll there, pass now, etc.
I always struggle to keep the procedures straight.
That said, I love the game.
Coolest looking RPG…
Underground
Everything about this book is cool. The artwork is amazing. The layout was excellent. The sidebars with hyperlinks… all cool.
The book was a full, color, glossy book in 1993 which was also something that was not common.
As looks go it was cool as hell.
Underground
Everything about this book is cool. The artwork is amazing. The layout was excellent. The sidebars with hyperlinks… all cool.
The book was a full, color, glossy book in 1993 which was also something that was not common.
As looks go it was cool as hell.
August 23, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Coolest looking RPG…
Underground
Everything about this book is cool. The artwork is amazing. The layout was excellent. The sidebars with hyperlinks… all cool.
The book was a full, color, glossy book in 1993 which was also something that was not common.
As looks go it was cool as hell.
Underground
Everything about this book is cool. The artwork is amazing. The layout was excellent. The sidebars with hyperlinks… all cool.
The book was a full, color, glossy book in 1993 which was also something that was not common.
As looks go it was cool as hell.
Best secondhand purchase…
I bought Jason Morningstar’s copy of The Mountain Witch after an informal G+ auction and @seannittner.bsky.social brokered the deal at GenCon.
My second best was getting a 1st edition copy of The Whispering Vault at a GenCon auction.
I bought Jason Morningstar’s copy of The Mountain Witch after an informal G+ auction and @seannittner.bsky.social brokered the deal at GenCon.
My second best was getting a 1st edition copy of The Whispering Vault at a GenCon auction.
August 22, 2023 at 12:33 PM
Best secondhand purchase…
I bought Jason Morningstar’s copy of The Mountain Witch after an informal G+ auction and @seannittner.bsky.social brokered the deal at GenCon.
My second best was getting a 1st edition copy of The Whispering Vault at a GenCon auction.
I bought Jason Morningstar’s copy of The Mountain Witch after an informal G+ auction and @seannittner.bsky.social brokered the deal at GenCon.
My second best was getting a 1st edition copy of The Whispering Vault at a GenCon auction.
Favorite licensed RPG…
Tales From The Loop.
I loved the setting. The artwork is evocative. The mechanics were solid and the publishing quality is superb.
I ran a wonderful campaign of Tales that was a mix of the published material and my own.
Tales From The Loop.
I loved the setting. The artwork is evocative. The mechanics were solid and the publishing quality is superb.
I ran a wonderful campaign of Tales that was a mix of the published material and my own.
August 21, 2023 at 12:10 PM
Favorite licensed RPG…
Tales From The Loop.
I loved the setting. The artwork is evocative. The mechanics were solid and the publishing quality is superb.
I ran a wonderful campaign of Tales that was a mix of the published material and my own.
Tales From The Loop.
I loved the setting. The artwork is evocative. The mechanics were solid and the publishing quality is superb.
I ran a wonderful campaign of Tales that was a mix of the published material and my own.
Will still play in 20 years time…
I will still be playing RPGs in my retirement. It is doubtful any of them will be games that are 20’years old.
I don’t play anything that is 20 years old now.
I will still be playing RPGs in my retirement. It is doubtful any of them will be games that are 20’years old.
I don’t play anything that is 20 years old now.
August 20, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Will still play in 20 years time…
I will still be playing RPGs in my retirement. It is doubtful any of them will be games that are 20’years old.
I don’t play anything that is 20 years old now.
I will still be playing RPGs in my retirement. It is doubtful any of them will be games that are 20’years old.
I don’t play anything that is 20 years old now.
Favorite published adventure…
I am big fan of DCC adventures and of those The One Who Watches From Below is one of my favorites.
It is 1st level Adventure that never feels like one. It has a unique mechanic that makes for a fun time 👀 (no spoilers).
I am big fan of DCC adventures and of those The One Who Watches From Below is one of my favorites.
It is 1st level Adventure that never feels like one. It has a unique mechanic that makes for a fun time 👀 (no spoilers).
August 19, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Favorite published adventure…
I am big fan of DCC adventures and of those The One Who Watches From Below is one of my favorites.
It is 1st level Adventure that never feels like one. It has a unique mechanic that makes for a fun time 👀 (no spoilers).
I am big fan of DCC adventures and of those The One Who Watches From Below is one of my favorites.
It is 1st level Adventure that never feels like one. It has a unique mechanic that makes for a fun time 👀 (no spoilers).
Favorite Game System...today.
This one is hard for me. I don't hold loyalty to any given system, so I don't have a favorite system, all-time.
Today, my favorite system is Cortex Prime. I'm running three different campaigns in it, and I love the toolkit style of how the Mods and the Prime Sets work
This one is hard for me. I don't hold loyalty to any given system, so I don't have a favorite system, all-time.
Today, my favorite system is Cortex Prime. I'm running three different campaigns in it, and I love the toolkit style of how the Mods and the Prime Sets work
August 18, 2023 at 4:54 PM
Favorite Game System...today.
This one is hard for me. I don't hold loyalty to any given system, so I don't have a favorite system, all-time.
Today, my favorite system is Cortex Prime. I'm running three different campaigns in it, and I love the toolkit style of how the Mods and the Prime Sets work
This one is hard for me. I don't hold loyalty to any given system, so I don't have a favorite system, all-time.
Today, my favorite system is Cortex Prime. I'm running three different campaigns in it, and I love the toolkit style of how the Mods and the Prime Sets work
The funniest RPG I have played has to be Paranoia 1st and 2ed.
There are so many great adventures published for this game, for these versions.
I have run a number of one shots and even one campaign. One of my favs was “Me And My Shadow Mark IV”.
There are so many great adventures published for this game, for these versions.
I have run a number of one shots and even one campaign. One of my favs was “Me And My Shadow Mark IV”.
August 17, 2023 at 11:43 AM
The funniest RPG I have played has to be Paranoia 1st and 2ed.
There are so many great adventures published for this game, for these versions.
I have run a number of one shots and even one campaign. One of my favs was “Me And My Shadow Mark IV”.
There are so many great adventures published for this game, for these versions.
I have run a number of one shots and even one campaign. One of my favs was “Me And My Shadow Mark IV”.