Derek Kagemann
@kagemann.bsky.social
Role playing games, writing, and post-apocalyptic nursing homes.
The 4th edition Gamma World rulebook occasionally references AD&D when explaining rules. It's fine shorthand for players of both games, but the information is somewhat barebones for anyone lacking that expertise. Assumed knowledge is not an uncommon pitfall for game designers.
December 4, 2024 at 9:13 PM
The 4th edition Gamma World rulebook occasionally references AD&D when explaining rules. It's fine shorthand for players of both games, but the information is somewhat barebones for anyone lacking that expertise. Assumed knowledge is not an uncommon pitfall for game designers.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 29, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Yeah, I gave a buck to the kids ringing the Salvation Army bell. They were singing terribly, enjoying each other's company, and laughing. A+ for effort on a rainy day.
November 28, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Yeah, I gave a buck to the kids ringing the Salvation Army bell. They were singing terribly, enjoying each other's company, and laughing. A+ for effort on a rainy day.
I met Gary Gygax at a trade show. We were promoting Ral Partha's Battlestorm and ate hot dogs together.
He talked mostly about boxing. A guy tried to butt in with D&D fan chatter and was dismissed. Gygax then went to a strip club.
He talked mostly about boxing. A guy tried to butt in with D&D fan chatter and was dismissed. Gygax then went to a strip club.
November 28, 2024 at 12:32 AM
I met Gary Gygax at a trade show. We were promoting Ral Partha's Battlestorm and ate hot dogs together.
He talked mostly about boxing. A guy tried to butt in with D&D fan chatter and was dismissed. Gygax then went to a strip club.
He talked mostly about boxing. A guy tried to butt in with D&D fan chatter and was dismissed. Gygax then went to a strip club.
My wife is taking her eye exam. The technician paused the test to explain that there are no numbers.
She will definitely be getting glasses today.
She will definitely be getting glasses today.
November 26, 2024 at 7:40 PM
My wife is taking her eye exam. The technician paused the test to explain that there are no numbers.
She will definitely be getting glasses today.
She will definitely be getting glasses today.
Several different groups competing in a shared adventure. Each party is endeavoring to find the same hidden treasure, and the GMs pass notes to one another when the PCs leave a trap to ensnare the other groups.
November 21, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Several different groups competing in a shared adventure. Each party is endeavoring to find the same hidden treasure, and the GMs pass notes to one another when the PCs leave a trap to ensnare the other groups.
My wife told me to call the pharmacy. I fell back asleep and dreamt that I'd been put on hold.
November 21, 2024 at 10:59 PM
My wife told me to call the pharmacy. I fell back asleep and dreamt that I'd been put on hold.
It would be cool to run a game based on the Mannequin movies and Today's Special. Either the PCs are (mostly) mannequins who come to life when the store shuts down or, as a one shot, the PCs have to fight off the store mannequins after hours. Either way, I get to play Hollywood.
Meshach Taylor Hollywood Montrose GIF
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November 21, 2024 at 2:20 AM
It would be cool to run a game based on the Mannequin movies and Today's Special. Either the PCs are (mostly) mannequins who come to life when the store shuts down or, as a one shot, the PCs have to fight off the store mannequins after hours. Either way, I get to play Hollywood.
I wasn't very happy with one of the games that I've been running even though the players were enjoying it just fine. Partly, I think it's that I was running D&D to satisfy a friend who ended up quitting the game. I've been in the mood for something else. I'm thinking Gamma World.
November 19, 2024 at 11:08 AM
I wasn't very happy with one of the games that I've been running even though the players were enjoying it just fine. Partly, I think it's that I was running D&D to satisfy a friend who ended up quitting the game. I've been in the mood for something else. I'm thinking Gamma World.
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Armatures for Storm (21') and Frost Giants (15'), and Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings (5' and less). As well as a wip Ankheg (10-20' long) and the Troll (9'). The scale is 1 cm:foot. I'm using the art from the 1e MM for reference.
November 16, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Armatures for Storm (21') and Frost Giants (15'), and Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings (5' and less). As well as a wip Ankheg (10-20' long) and the Troll (9'). The scale is 1 cm:foot. I'm using the art from the 1e MM for reference.
My wife just asked if I drew the penis when playing hangman.
November 16, 2024 at 8:35 AM
My wife just asked if I drew the penis when playing hangman.
Me and dogs:
a man with a beard is crying and saying he was licking me !!
ALT: a man with a beard is crying and saying he was licking me !!
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November 16, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Me and dogs:
I'm so sick of the Dollar Tree carrying merchandise priced well above $1.25. I keep going in there and filling my cart, thinking I've won the motherfucking candy lottery. Then, I notice the $5 sign.
November 16, 2024 at 12:59 AM
I'm so sick of the Dollar Tree carrying merchandise priced well above $1.25. I keep going in there and filling my cart, thinking I've won the motherfucking candy lottery. Then, I notice the $5 sign.
My wife thought I was wasting my time messing with scammers, but we don't get scam phone calls at our house anymore.
November 15, 2024 at 7:35 PM
My wife thought I was wasting my time messing with scammers, but we don't get scam phone calls at our house anymore.
The worst part about advertising is that the last thing I'll remember on my death bed is "Looks like a pump. Feels like a sneaker."
November 14, 2024 at 12:34 AM
The worst part about advertising is that the last thing I'll remember on my death bed is "Looks like a pump. Feels like a sneaker."
When people threaten to leave the country, it only reminds me that I can't afford to move across the street.
November 13, 2024 at 7:48 PM
When people threaten to leave the country, it only reminds me that I can't afford to move across the street.
I've learned that I can't plan ahead with my local players. My other group will doggedly explore a location until every option is exhausted. These guys, I've mapped out three full dungeons for them to explore, and they've fled each time never to return. Other adventurers have to step up.
I think they'll head north. There will be incentive to head north to a stalwart outpost that protects the civilized lands from the glacier of giants that occasionally thaws and releases monsters into the world. Based on past experience, they will then flee south. They always run away.
Still trying to schedule our next local game after a long hiatus. I had to cancel the last attempt since I've been sick for three weeks at this point. The fate of their fortress hangs in the balance, but I think they'll just screw off and go adventuring. Going to brainstorm here.
November 13, 2024 at 7:47 PM
I've learned that I can't plan ahead with my local players. My other group will doggedly explore a location until every option is exhausted. These guys, I've mapped out three full dungeons for them to explore, and they've fled each time never to return. Other adventurers have to step up.
Trolls in my campaign skulk at the fringe of human society, earning monikers like Weird Gary or Creepy Dan. They obsess over an individual, sometimes trailing after an adventuring party, picking off sentries for sustenance until they can eventually devour the object of their affection.
November 13, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Trolls in my campaign skulk at the fringe of human society, earning monikers like Weird Gary or Creepy Dan. They obsess over an individual, sometimes trailing after an adventuring party, picking off sentries for sustenance until they can eventually devour the object of their affection.
My first thought is that this settlement will be an anarchistic commune of hard scrabble survivors loosely unified by a wizard who holds things together with charm spells and other magic. They live in the ruins of a past civilization riddled with catacombs and danger. A good place for heroes.
I think they'll head north. There will be incentive to head north to a stalwart outpost that protects the civilized lands from the glacier of giants that occasionally thaws and releases monsters into the world. Based on past experience, they will then flee south. They always run away.
Still trying to schedule our next local game after a long hiatus. I had to cancel the last attempt since I've been sick for three weeks at this point. The fate of their fortress hangs in the balance, but I think they'll just screw off and go adventuring. Going to brainstorm here.
November 13, 2024 at 7:56 AM
My first thought is that this settlement will be an anarchistic commune of hard scrabble survivors loosely unified by a wizard who holds things together with charm spells and other magic. They live in the ruins of a past civilization riddled with catacombs and danger. A good place for heroes.
I think they'll head north. There will be incentive to head north to a stalwart outpost that protects the civilized lands from the glacier of giants that occasionally thaws and releases monsters into the world. Based on past experience, they will then flee south. They always run away.
Still trying to schedule our next local game after a long hiatus. I had to cancel the last attempt since I've been sick for three weeks at this point. The fate of their fortress hangs in the balance, but I think they'll just screw off and go adventuring. Going to brainstorm here.
November 13, 2024 at 7:54 AM
I think they'll head north. There will be incentive to head north to a stalwart outpost that protects the civilized lands from the glacier of giants that occasionally thaws and releases monsters into the world. Based on past experience, they will then flee south. They always run away.
Still trying to schedule our next local game after a long hiatus. I had to cancel the last attempt since I've been sick for three weeks at this point. The fate of their fortress hangs in the balance, but I think they'll just screw off and go adventuring. Going to brainstorm here.
November 13, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Still trying to schedule our next local game after a long hiatus. I had to cancel the last attempt since I've been sick for three weeks at this point. The fate of their fortress hangs in the balance, but I think they'll just screw off and go adventuring. Going to brainstorm here.
My local D&D group is finally getting back together after a hiatus. They are thinking about abandoning the fort that they command for a true adventurer's life. However, when last we left off, one of the PCs was considering taking control with the help of Fat Helga.
a cartoon of bart simpson standing in front of a cardboard castle with the words lower the drawbridge
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October 27, 2024 at 2:09 AM
My local D&D group is finally getting back together after a hiatus. They are thinking about abandoning the fort that they command for a true adventurer's life. However, when last we left off, one of the PCs was considering taking control with the help of Fat Helga.
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Argo-0 launches today on Kickstarter! 🚀
This tabletop RPG is inspired by Greek myths (Hades), retro cartoons (Ulysses 31), and classic anime (Mobile Suit Gundam). If any of these touchstones excite you, please follow the campaign using the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
This tabletop RPG is inspired by Greek myths (Hades), retro cartoons (Ulysses 31), and classic anime (Mobile Suit Gundam). If any of these touchstones excite you, please follow the campaign using the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
October 22, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Argo-0 launches today on Kickstarter! 🚀
This tabletop RPG is inspired by Greek myths (Hades), retro cartoons (Ulysses 31), and classic anime (Mobile Suit Gundam). If any of these touchstones excite you, please follow the campaign using the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
This tabletop RPG is inspired by Greek myths (Hades), retro cartoons (Ulysses 31), and classic anime (Mobile Suit Gundam). If any of these touchstones excite you, please follow the campaign using the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tat...
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I’m working on a AD&D retroclone named Bhakashal. I have completed the Bhakashal Spell Book, a tome with more than 400 new spells, designed for the setting and compatible with any old school fantasy TTRPG.
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
October 20, 2024 at 3:05 AM
I’m working on a AD&D retroclone named Bhakashal. I have completed the Bhakashal Spell Book, a tome with more than 400 new spells, designed for the setting and compatible with any old school fantasy TTRPG.
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
Search on www.lulu.com for “Bhakashal”
Looks like all of my creative friends have migrated here at this point. What culture shock to be reading posts by people doing things rather than spending all of my time blocking racists and porn bots on Twitter.
October 17, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Looks like all of my creative friends have migrated here at this point. What culture shock to be reading posts by people doing things rather than spending all of my time blocking racists and porn bots on Twitter.