Judd Karlman (he/him)
@juddthelibrarian.bsky.social
Librarian, Grappler, Diagnosed ADHD late in life, TTRPG'S
Podcast: Daydreaming about Dragons
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daydreaming-about-dragons
Blog: Githyanki Diaspora
https://githyankidiaspora.com/
Podcast: Daydreaming about Dragons
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daydreaming-about-dragons
Blog: Githyanki Diaspora
https://githyankidiaspora.com/
RPG Whodunnits
tl:dr: Don't nix clues you hadn't considered when the players surprise you. Don't be scared of the case going cold. Don't hesitate to move past this and into the game's real content if the case has nothing to do with what the table is interested in.
tl:dr: Don't nix clues you hadn't considered when the players surprise you. Don't be scared of the case going cold. Don't hesitate to move past this and into the game's real content if the case has nothing to do with what the table is interested in.
RPG Whodunnits
tl:dr: Don't nix clues you hadn't considered when the players surprise you. Don't be scared of the case going cold. Don't hesitate to move past this and into the game's real content if the case has nothing to do with what the table is interested in.
githyankidiaspora.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
RPG Whodunnits
tl:dr: Don't nix clues you hadn't considered when the players surprise you. Don't be scared of the case going cold. Don't hesitate to move past this and into the game's real content if the case has nothing to do with what the table is interested in.
tl:dr: Don't nix clues you hadn't considered when the players surprise you. Don't be scared of the case going cold. Don't hesitate to move past this and into the game's real content if the case has nothing to do with what the table is interested in.
Forgotten Realms + Cairn = Forgotten Cairns: Surface Drow background
You were driven from the Underdark and now make your way in the harsh light of the surface world.
You were driven from the Underdark and now make your way in the harsh light of the surface world.
Forgotten Realms + Cairn = Forgotten Cairns: Surface Drow background
You were driven from the Underdark and now make your way in the harsh light of the surface world.
githyankidiaspora.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Forgotten Realms + Cairn = Forgotten Cairns: Surface Drow background
You were driven from the Underdark and now make your way in the harsh light of the surface world.
You were driven from the Underdark and now make your way in the harsh light of the surface world.
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Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
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Giveaway time! The person with the quickest finger can click on this link to get a free year-long subscription to Evlyn Moreau's Patreon, guaranteeing that your inbox will be graced by cool as heck drawings on the regular.
www.patreon.com/evlynmoreau/...
www.patreon.com/evlynmoreau/...
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Giveaway time! The person with the quickest finger can click on this link to get a free year-long subscription to Evlyn Moreau's Patreon, guaranteeing that your inbox will be graced by cool as heck drawings on the regular.
www.patreon.com/evlynmoreau/...
www.patreon.com/evlynmoreau/...
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Since im still looking for new employment at the moment i would be really glad to do some commission work at the moment! 2-3 slots, feel free to ask any questions you need!
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Since im still looking for new employment at the moment i would be really glad to do some commission work at the moment! 2-3 slots, feel free to ask any questions you need!
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Cairn: Flame and Silver for the Draugr
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
Cairn: Flame and Silver for the Draugr
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
githyankidiaspora.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Cairn: Flame and Silver for the Draugr
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
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Forgotten Cairns: Netheril Lostling background
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
Forgotten Cairns: Netheril Lostling background
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
githyankidiaspora.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Forgotten Cairns: Netheril Lostling background
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
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Now... my thing is, if media pointed out every time one of the politicians quoted these spaces, or you know, had ties with them directly (hello Steve Bannon) as a PROBLEM then, we wouldn't be in this position NOW.
Instead it was "alt-right" puff pieces and shock at Nazis getting punched.
Instead it was "alt-right" puff pieces and shock at Nazis getting punched.
This tracks: Cornell researchers: xAI's Grokipedia cites neo-Nazi website Stormfront 42 times, Infowars 34 times, and white nationalist website VDare 107 times www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites Stormfront — a neo-Nazi forum — dozens of times, study finds
An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project last month.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Now... my thing is, if media pointed out every time one of the politicians quoted these spaces, or you know, had ties with them directly (hello Steve Bannon) as a PROBLEM then, we wouldn't be in this position NOW.
Instead it was "alt-right" puff pieces and shock at Nazis getting punched.
Instead it was "alt-right" puff pieces and shock at Nazis getting punched.
Reddit GM Advice: Blank Space, History Everywhere, & Saying Terrible Things
In which I post comments to subreddits geared towards supporting rookie DM's...
In which I post comments to subreddits geared towards supporting rookie DM's...
Reddit GM Advice: Blank Space, History Everywhere, & Saying Terrible Things
In which I post comments to subreddits geared towards supporting rookie DM's...
githyankidiaspora.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Reddit GM Advice: Blank Space, History Everywhere, & Saying Terrible Things
In which I post comments to subreddits geared towards supporting rookie DM's...
In which I post comments to subreddits geared towards supporting rookie DM's...
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If you're doing any sort of Medieval #WorldBuilding, for game design or novels or whatever, & you haven't seen Ruth Goodman's "Tudor Monastery Farm", you're in for a treat. I highly recommend her & the crew, & not just for this particular series. #ttrpg #history
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Two - Tudor Monastery Farm, Series 1
Turning back the clock to early Tudor farming on monastery land.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
If you're doing any sort of Medieval #WorldBuilding, for game design or novels or whatever, & you haven't seen Ruth Goodman's "Tudor Monastery Farm", you're in for a treat. I highly recommend her & the crew, & not just for this particular series. #ttrpg #history
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Forgotten Cairns: Netheril Lostling background
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
Forgotten Cairns: Netheril Lostling background
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
githyankidiaspora.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Forgotten Cairns: Netheril Lostling background
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
You remember the sky cities of a lost age but do not yet remember how you got here.
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When Earth burned, black people and anyone desiring freedom left for the stars. Pilot soulships to find new homes and travel the universe in Black Future: Emancipation of Stars by Quinn Murphy, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
When Earth burned, black people and anyone desiring freedom left for the stars. Pilot soulships to find new homes and travel the universe in Black Future: Emancipation of Stars by Quinn Murphy, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
A giant spider that stalks its prey through time.
The characters start to remember the spider in their past as it tries to begin to web them up in their memories.
Cool thing: a fun way to flesh out back-stories
Uh-oh thing: maybe a too-on-the-nose metaphor for having survived abuse
The characters start to remember the spider in their past as it tries to begin to web them up in their memories.
Cool thing: a fun way to flesh out back-stories
Uh-oh thing: maybe a too-on-the-nose metaphor for having survived abuse
Hey.
I like fucked up monsters and spooky creatures in my TTRPG settings.
I'm sure you do too.
What's the most frightening creature you've made, and could you describe just what made it so frightening?
I like fucked up monsters and spooky creatures in my TTRPG settings.
I'm sure you do too.
What's the most frightening creature you've made, and could you describe just what made it so frightening?
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A giant spider that stalks its prey through time.
The characters start to remember the spider in their past as it tries to begin to web them up in their memories.
Cool thing: a fun way to flesh out back-stories
Uh-oh thing: maybe a too-on-the-nose metaphor for having survived abuse
The characters start to remember the spider in their past as it tries to begin to web them up in their memories.
Cool thing: a fun way to flesh out back-stories
Uh-oh thing: maybe a too-on-the-nose metaphor for having survived abuse
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Cloudflare is down, but you can still download and read Sprigs & Kindling! We have 5 free anthology volumes of Carved from Brindlewood and Trophy TTRPG supplements, including essays, art, and mysteries!
sprigsandkindling.com
sprigsandkindling.com
Sprigs and Kindling
An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games
sprigsandkindling.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Cloudflare is down, but you can still download and read Sprigs & Kindling! We have 5 free anthology volumes of Carved from Brindlewood and Trophy TTRPG supplements, including essays, art, and mysteries!
sprigsandkindling.com
sprigsandkindling.com
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Starting the day listening to @newmadras.bsky.social in conversation with @ehronlime.bsky.social about TTRPG & communities in Yes Indie’d — only fitting given that today is our final fall conversation at Auburn about play & communities with @itsquinns.bsky.social this afternoon.
Games Need Communities (w/ Aaron Lim)
Podcast Episode · Yes Indie'd Pod · 11/17/2025 · 1h 3m
podcasts.apple.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Starting the day listening to @newmadras.bsky.social in conversation with @ehronlime.bsky.social about TTRPG & communities in Yes Indie’d — only fitting given that today is our final fall conversation at Auburn about play & communities with @itsquinns.bsky.social this afternoon.
Cairn: Flame and Silver for the Draugr
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
Cairn: Flame and Silver for the Draugr
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
githyankidiaspora.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Cairn: Flame and Silver for the Draugr
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
Tonight I thought we'd get to Wyvern Point but...draugr attack.
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
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In 2016, the Apocalypse World 2nd Ed campaign ended at $149,681. We'd like to beat that!
At $149,682, we'll get with the original authors and update three classic playbooks:
• The Faceless by Bret Gillan
• The News by Josh Savoie
• The Show by Elliot Baker
At $149,682, we'll get with the original authors and update three classic playbooks:
• The Faceless by Bret Gillan
• The News by Josh Savoie
• The Show by Elliot Baker
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In 2016, the Apocalypse World 2nd Ed campaign ended at $149,681. We'd like to beat that!
At $149,682, we'll get with the original authors and update three classic playbooks:
• The Faceless by Bret Gillan
• The News by Josh Savoie
• The Show by Elliot Baker
At $149,682, we'll get with the original authors and update three classic playbooks:
• The Faceless by Bret Gillan
• The News by Josh Savoie
• The Show by Elliot Baker
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In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
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You can get that PROTECT TRANS YOUTH t-shirt, designed by @tombofnull.bsky.social, from @greenpeapress.bsky.social! Proceeds benefit Huntsville's Free LGBTQ+ Closet!
www.greenpeapress.com/shop/p/prote...
www.greenpeapress.com/shop/p/prote...
Protect Trans Youth — Green Pea Press
Due to the very sudden influx of orders of this product, we are currently working to restock low quantities. We must have gone viral, y’all! Please sign up to receive a restock notifications. Thank yo...
www.greenpeapress.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
You can get that PROTECT TRANS YOUTH t-shirt, designed by @tombofnull.bsky.social, from @greenpeapress.bsky.social! Proceeds benefit Huntsville's Free LGBTQ+ Closet!
www.greenpeapress.com/shop/p/prote...
www.greenpeapress.com/shop/p/prote...
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Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
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We've had these two little posters hanging on our wall for basically ever. They helped our kids get through middle school and high school and I personally still take a second to read them often.
Printable PDF here: lumpley.games/wp-content/u...
Printable PDF here: lumpley.games/wp-content/u...
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We've had these two little posters hanging on our wall for basically ever. They helped our kids get through middle school and high school and I personally still take a second to read them often.
Printable PDF here: lumpley.games/wp-content/u...
Printable PDF here: lumpley.games/wp-content/u...
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Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
Reading reviews of the new Forgotten Realms books and making FR backgrounds for Cairn has me thinking about the grey box.
I like the idea from the new books that I saw in some review of the players founding their own -Dale in the Dalelands.
So, Dalelands thoughts...
1/X
I've gotten many hours of gaming out of this book and I've barely scratched the surface.
Trilemma Adventures Compendium is the DTRPG deal of the day! This 2x ENnie award-winning book has 55 two-page adventure sites that you can immediately drop into your fantasy setting, or use as part of the embedded campaign setting. All for a measly nine bucks?!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2...
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I've gotten many hours of gaming out of this book and I've barely scratched the surface.