Matt Whelehan // Flaming Brain Games
@flamingbraingames.bsky.social
Ignem Mittere in Cerebrum
TTRPG Game Designer and Writer
patreon.com/flamingbraingames
WIP: Adirondark: The Weird Wilderness Beyond the Blue Line
A turn of the twentieth century wilderness horror game!
And I make other TTRPG things as well!
TTRPG Game Designer and Writer
patreon.com/flamingbraingames
WIP: Adirondark: The Weird Wilderness Beyond the Blue Line
A turn of the twentieth century wilderness horror game!
And I make other TTRPG things as well!
Made feijoada the other day and looking forward to the leftovers for dinner tonight!
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Made feijoada the other day and looking forward to the leftovers for dinner tonight!
As it started snowing at my home today, and sticking... it got me thinking about The Gray, the Power of stone, weather, and particularly the cold. Here is a throwback to my Omens of the Gray table found on my Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/114814...
#TTRPGDesign
#Adirondark
#FlamingBrainGames
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#TTRPGDesign
#Adirondark
#FlamingBrainGames
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As it started snowing at my home today, and sticking... it got me thinking about The Gray, the Power of stone, weather, and particularly the cold. Here is a throwback to my Omens of the Gray table found on my Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/114814...
#TTRPGDesign
#Adirondark
#FlamingBrainGames
www.patreon.com/posts/114814...
#TTRPGDesign
#Adirondark
#FlamingBrainGames
I was once again blessed with the opportunity to experience sunrise on the seashore.
I share it in the hope that it brings calm and peace.
I share it in the hope that it brings calm and peace.
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I was once again blessed with the opportunity to experience sunrise on the seashore.
I share it in the hope that it brings calm and peace.
I share it in the hope that it brings calm and peace.
Wishing you all some serenity.
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Wishing you all some serenity.
Mushrooms added and stew ready to simmer...
November 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Mushrooms added and stew ready to simmer...
The Guru in Amber is a fossilized mystic that, when sunlight shines through this hexagonal artifact, blesses (curses) those within its golden refraction with visions.
Check out this d66 table and more in 🐝The Ancient Apiary of Mauri Mandiri🐝
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Check out this d66 table and more in 🐝The Ancient Apiary of Mauri Mandiri🐝
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Guru in Amber is a fossilized mystic that, when sunlight shines through this hexagonal artifact, blesses (curses) those within its golden refraction with visions.
Check out this d66 table and more in 🐝The Ancient Apiary of Mauri Mandiri🐝
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Check out this d66 table and more in 🐝The Ancient Apiary of Mauri Mandiri🐝
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
A great idea! And what better way to create the dishes and comfort foods of your characters than with our 4d12 Menu generator! It's more of a random table to farm thing...
#FlamingBrainGames
#TTRPGFood
#FlamingBrainGames
#TTRPGFood
October 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A great idea! And what better way to create the dishes and comfort foods of your characters than with our 4d12 Menu generator! It's more of a random table to farm thing...
#FlamingBrainGames
#TTRPGFood
#FlamingBrainGames
#TTRPGFood
October so here's the Omen of the Green table for Adirondark, a turn-of-the-20th-century wilderness horror survival game in development.
People enter the wilderness for mundane reasons. But then something catches their eye, something... not quite right.
#TTRPGDesign
#FlamingBrainGames
#Adirondark
People enter the wilderness for mundane reasons. But then something catches their eye, something... not quite right.
#TTRPGDesign
#FlamingBrainGames
#Adirondark
October 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
October so here's the Omen of the Green table for Adirondark, a turn-of-the-20th-century wilderness horror survival game in development.
People enter the wilderness for mundane reasons. But then something catches their eye, something... not quite right.
#TTRPGDesign
#FlamingBrainGames
#Adirondark
People enter the wilderness for mundane reasons. But then something catches their eye, something... not quite right.
#TTRPGDesign
#FlamingBrainGames
#Adirondark
While enjoying a pipe in backyard yesterday morning I saw a red squirrel. This is the first time I've seen them in my neighborhood.
August 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
While enjoying a pipe in backyard yesterday morning I saw a red squirrel. This is the first time I've seen them in my neighborhood.
Skyline of Spanish town Sos Del Rey Catolico
August 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Skyline of Spanish town Sos Del Rey Catolico
Era:
August 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Era:
Introduction:
August 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Introduction:
Some pages of the current draft of the Adirondark Explorer's Guidebook
#TTRPGDesign
#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
#IndieTTRPG
Cover:
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#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
#IndieTTRPG
Cover:
August 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Some pages of the current draft of the Adirondark Explorer's Guidebook
#TTRPGDesign
#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
#IndieTTRPG
Cover:
#TTRPGDesign
#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
#IndieTTRPG
Cover:
Found this on the interwebs and I'm hoping it inspires you as much as it does me. Perhaps these phrases and terms will show up in my turn of the 20th century wilderness horror game... got the morbs?
#TTRPGDesign
#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
#TTRPGDesign
#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
August 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Found this on the interwebs and I'm hoping it inspires you as much as it does me. Perhaps these phrases and terms will show up in my turn of the 20th century wilderness horror game... got the morbs?
#TTRPGDesign
#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
#TTRPGDesign
#flamingbraingames
#Adirondark
Sending mountain vibes to all those who need them...
July 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sending mountain vibes to all those who need them...
There is something about spending time in the mountains... the sights, smells, sounds...
July 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
There is something about spending time in the mountains... the sights, smells, sounds...
Made bacon jam:
Applewood smoked bacon (cut, cooked into crumbles)
Diced mushrooms
2 diced sweet onions
Mixed all together
Seasoned with a little salt, chipotle pepper powder
Brown sugar
Apple cider vinegar
Maple syrup
Applewood smoked bacon (cut, cooked into crumbles)
Diced mushrooms
2 diced sweet onions
Mixed all together
Seasoned with a little salt, chipotle pepper powder
Brown sugar
Apple cider vinegar
Maple syrup
July 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Made bacon jam:
Applewood smoked bacon (cut, cooked into crumbles)
Diced mushrooms
2 diced sweet onions
Mixed all together
Seasoned with a little salt, chipotle pepper powder
Brown sugar
Apple cider vinegar
Maple syrup
Applewood smoked bacon (cut, cooked into crumbles)
Diced mushrooms
2 diced sweet onions
Mixed all together
Seasoned with a little salt, chipotle pepper powder
Brown sugar
Apple cider vinegar
Maple syrup
It's juneberry season!
June 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It's juneberry season!
I was just gifted a beautiful dice by a friend. His friend Louisa makes these works of art.
ko-fi.com/louisah/shop
ko-fi.com/louisah/shop
June 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I was just gifted a beautiful dice by a friend. His friend Louisa makes these works of art.
ko-fi.com/louisah/shop
ko-fi.com/louisah/shop
Dark chocolate and butterscotch chip cookies!
March 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Dark chocolate and butterscotch chip cookies!
I put together a 4d12 menu and some ways it can be incorporated into your game... Trade wars, regional dishes, local produce, etc.
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February 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I put together a 4d12 menu and some ways it can be incorporated into your game... Trade wars, regional dishes, local produce, etc.
web.internal.patreon.com/_ssr_data/po...
web.internal.patreon.com/_ssr_data/po...
⚡thunder20⚡ rules are available for playtest! Let us know if you'd like to give them a go!
genre-neutral: use it for a variety of genres
mix of familiar and new TTRPG mechanics
#ttrpg #WIPWednesday #gamedesign #flamingbraingames #thunder20
genre-neutral: use it for a variety of genres
mix of familiar and new TTRPG mechanics
#ttrpg #WIPWednesday #gamedesign #flamingbraingames #thunder20
January 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
⚡thunder20⚡ rules are available for playtest! Let us know if you'd like to give them a go!
genre-neutral: use it for a variety of genres
mix of familiar and new TTRPG mechanics
#ttrpg #WIPWednesday #gamedesign #flamingbraingames #thunder20
genre-neutral: use it for a variety of genres
mix of familiar and new TTRPG mechanics
#ttrpg #WIPWednesday #gamedesign #flamingbraingames #thunder20
We are currently looking for playtesters for our new barebones, genre neutral TTRPG rules system. Let us know if you're interested!
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamedesign #thunder20rules #thunder20 #flamingbraingames
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamedesign #thunder20rules #thunder20 #flamingbraingames
January 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We are currently looking for playtesters for our new barebones, genre neutral TTRPG rules system. Let us know if you're interested!
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamedesign #thunder20rules #thunder20 #flamingbraingames
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamedesign #thunder20rules #thunder20 #flamingbraingames
It was snowy and cold in upstate NY today so I made vegetable stock which lead to some soup... This reminded me of our Thanksgiving week Table Tuesday: a 4d12 Menu.
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January 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
It was snowy and cold in upstate NY today so I made vegetable stock which lead to some soup... This reminded me of our Thanksgiving week Table Tuesday: a 4d12 Menu.
Become a patron for more content like this!
#ttrpg #flamingbraingames #TableTuesday
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Become a patron for more content like this!
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