[lexchxn]
@lexchxn.bsky.social
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Check out Humble Adventurers, a lightweight, high-compatibility variant rule that lets you play at your favourite level forever while still enjoying the ecstasy of character progression!
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/en/product/5...
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/en/product/5...
Humble Adventurers | Variant Rule - Paizo | Pathfinder and Starfinder Infinite | Pathfinder Infinite
A quick one-page variant rule for "flatter" games- play at your favourite level forever, without having to give up character progression!
www.pathfinderinfinite.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Check out Humble Adventurers, a lightweight, high-compatibility variant rule that lets you play at your favourite level forever while still enjoying the ecstasy of character progression!
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/en/product/5...
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/en/product/5...
Happy Halloween to all who celebrate!
I've been thinking about doing a multi-system review; I'm particularly drawn to games that do something exciting, unique, or masterful, and I'm thinking about tossing all my favourite mechanics into one video as a "Check out this awesomeness!" primer. Thoughts?
I've been thinking about doing a multi-system review; I'm particularly drawn to games that do something exciting, unique, or masterful, and I'm thinking about tossing all my favourite mechanics into one video as a "Check out this awesomeness!" primer. Thoughts?
November 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Happy Halloween to all who celebrate!
I've been thinking about doing a multi-system review; I'm particularly drawn to games that do something exciting, unique, or masterful, and I'm thinking about tossing all my favourite mechanics into one video as a "Check out this awesomeness!" primer. Thoughts?
I've been thinking about doing a multi-system review; I'm particularly drawn to games that do something exciting, unique, or masterful, and I'm thinking about tossing all my favourite mechanics into one video as a "Check out this awesomeness!" primer. Thoughts?
With how many isolated ideas I come up with but don't have a surrounding framework to slot into, you would think I would start to note them down in a big "Ideas" folder already for future use.
However, the twist: I have done so. Many times. I just keep forgetting it's there and not using it. T_T
However, the twist: I have done so. Many times. I just keep forgetting it's there and not using it. T_T
October 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
With how many isolated ideas I come up with but don't have a surrounding framework to slot into, you would think I would start to note them down in a big "Ideas" folder already for future use.
However, the twist: I have done so. Many times. I just keep forgetting it's there and not using it. T_T
However, the twist: I have done so. Many times. I just keep forgetting it's there and not using it. T_T
This is one of the biggest and first tips I teach anyone I see trying to get into GMing— it's a healthy, more absolute extension of the more general, more malleable "Don't tell the players what their characters do.".
GM Tip:
Narrate failures through the competence of the PCs against a hazardous world.
They're a skilled thief, but the trap is rusted.
They have a glib tongue, but the guard is already being coerced.
They're strong, but even a giant couldn't lift this portcullis.
Narrate failures through the competence of the PCs against a hazardous world.
They're a skilled thief, but the trap is rusted.
They have a glib tongue, but the guard is already being coerced.
They're strong, but even a giant couldn't lift this portcullis.
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM
This is one of the biggest and first tips I teach anyone I see trying to get into GMing— it's a healthy, more absolute extension of the more general, more malleable "Don't tell the players what their characters do.".
Welcome back to "So You Want to Make an RPG?"!
This episode: Burnout, scope creep, and how to actually achieve something!
Really proud of both this video and the system behind it, Expeditions RPG, which I hope to release at some point before I die of old age~
youtu.be/LWr9qoK6kIU
This episode: Burnout, scope creep, and how to actually achieve something!
Really proud of both this video and the system behind it, Expeditions RPG, which I hope to release at some point before I die of old age~
youtu.be/LWr9qoK6kIU
So You Want to Make an RPG? | Episode 2
YouTube video by [lexchxn]
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Welcome back to "So You Want to Make an RPG?"!
This episode: Burnout, scope creep, and how to actually achieve something!
Really proud of both this video and the system behind it, Expeditions RPG, which I hope to release at some point before I die of old age~
youtu.be/LWr9qoK6kIU
This episode: Burnout, scope creep, and how to actually achieve something!
Really proud of both this video and the system behind it, Expeditions RPG, which I hope to release at some point before I die of old age~
youtu.be/LWr9qoK6kIU
Guess who just finished the first playtest session of its new TTRPG system???
Meeeeeee!! :33
Even better?
It actually played well on a first draft-- Holy shit I did not expect that.
I'm gonna try to get a video out on this at some point.
Meeeeeee!! :33
Even better?
It actually played well on a first draft-- Holy shit I did not expect that.
I'm gonna try to get a video out on this at some point.
October 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Guess who just finished the first playtest session of its new TTRPG system???
Meeeeeee!! :33
Even better?
It actually played well on a first draft-- Holy shit I did not expect that.
I'm gonna try to get a video out on this at some point.
Meeeeeee!! :33
Even better?
It actually played well on a first draft-- Holy shit I did not expect that.
I'm gonna try to get a video out on this at some point.
Reposted by [lexchxn]
I GM'd #Lancer for the first time! Come check out how it went!
#ttrpg #CampaignDiary
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT26...
#ttrpg #CampaignDiary
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT26...
My FIRST TIME GMing Lancer! - Solstice Rain Campaign Diary - Session 1
YouTube video by Veneon
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I GM'd #Lancer for the first time! Come check out how it went!
#ttrpg #CampaignDiary
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT26...
#ttrpg #CampaignDiary
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT26...
Hey hey! I decided to sit down and put out whatever I got for my Starfinder 2e review 'cause I've been majorly stalling on it. It's been a difficult one to put together because I'm not one to be negative, but I have a lot of issues with the system and felt I need to share.
youtu.be/2lWQd94eIR0
youtu.be/2lWQd94eIR0
Starfinder 2nd Edition | System Review
YouTube video by [lexchxn]
youtu.be
October 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Hey hey! I decided to sit down and put out whatever I got for my Starfinder 2e review 'cause I've been majorly stalling on it. It's been a difficult one to put together because I'm not one to be negative, but I have a lot of issues with the system and felt I need to share.
youtu.be/2lWQd94eIR0
youtu.be/2lWQd94eIR0
I don't know that this is fair— discussing design incentives in a game doesn't automatically then include an opinion about people who play the game.
Minecraft's design incentivises you to rush endgame. That doesn't mean everyone does or that those who don't are playing wrong, but it's still a fact.
Minecraft's design incentivises you to rush endgame. That doesn't mean everyone does or that those who don't are playing wrong, but it's still a fact.
It's always fascinating how when I call out the 'PF2e cares more about balance than fun' crowd for insinuating that people who like the game don't like fun, they backtrack to 'we're not talking about the people, just the game.'
It's like the RPG discourse version of 'it's just my opinion bro.'
It's like the RPG discourse version of 'it's just my opinion bro.'
October 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I don't know that this is fair— discussing design incentives in a game doesn't automatically then include an opinion about people who play the game.
Minecraft's design incentivises you to rush endgame. That doesn't mean everyone does or that those who don't are playing wrong, but it's still a fact.
Minecraft's design incentivises you to rush endgame. That doesn't mean everyone does or that those who don't are playing wrong, but it's still a fact.
I wanted to add an addendum and unofficial third segment to "The Good" and "The Bad", called "The Contrary"; comebacks to common criticisms I've seen levied at the game that I disagree with.
I'll add more as I see fit, but here's two to kick it off.
I'll add more as I see fit, but here's two to kick it off.
I'm almost all of the way through Silksong, and I figured I'd post my own mini-review, because I've been seeing a lot of (what i feel to be) unfair backlash to the game, something I want to vocalise my own pushback against.
September 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I wanted to add an addendum and unofficial third segment to "The Good" and "The Bad", called "The Contrary"; comebacks to common criticisms I've seen levied at the game that I disagree with.
I'll add more as I see fit, but here's two to kick it off.
I'll add more as I see fit, but here's two to kick it off.
I'm almost all of the way through Silksong, and I figured I'd post my own mini-review, because I've been seeing a lot of (what i feel to be) unfair backlash to the game, something I want to vocalise my own pushback against.
September 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I'm almost all of the way through Silksong, and I figured I'd post my own mini-review, because I've been seeing a lot of (what i feel to be) unfair backlash to the game, something I want to vocalise my own pushback against.
I've got a couple projects brewing— I have some Pathfinder and Starfinder stuff to catch up on, and then I was recently exposed to HOLLOWS, a game with some extremely fun mechanics I want to talk about!
I inquired about the prospect of a review copy so I can put out something early, so stay tuned!
I inquired about the prospect of a review copy so I can put out something early, so stay tuned!
September 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I've got a couple projects brewing— I have some Pathfinder and Starfinder stuff to catch up on, and then I was recently exposed to HOLLOWS, a game with some extremely fun mechanics I want to talk about!
I inquired about the prospect of a review copy so I can put out something early, so stay tuned!
I inquired about the prospect of a review copy so I can put out something early, so stay tuned!
Check out the Magic+ expansion, Even More Magic! I was a writer on this project, and everyone's contributions are amazing- my personal highlights are:
- Essence Oracle~
- Aspect Summoner~
- Tons of Illusion spells~
- And my lightning Caller archetype!
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/product/5314...
- Essence Oracle~
- Aspect Summoner~
- Tons of Illusion spells~
- And my lightning Caller archetype!
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/product/5314...
Even More Magic - Paizo | Pathfinder Infinite
Foundry and Pathbuilder support in progress and will be published ASAP.
With all this excitement about magic, seven auth
www.pathfinderinfinite.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Check out the Magic+ expansion, Even More Magic! I was a writer on this project, and everyone's contributions are amazing- my personal highlights are:
- Essence Oracle~
- Aspect Summoner~
- Tons of Illusion spells~
- And my lightning Caller archetype!
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/product/5314...
- Essence Oracle~
- Aspect Summoner~
- Tons of Illusion spells~
- And my lightning Caller archetype!
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/product/5314...
Uploading and processing, should be up ~3 hours from post time- check out Magic+ with me! A third party expansion to magic in Pathfinder 2e. I've been on the playtest team for this and excited to share it for quite a while! Summons, resourceless casting, and archetypes oh my~!
youtu.be/gaTbgY3dH8Q
youtu.be/gaTbgY3dH8Q
Magic+ | Custom P2e Content
YouTube video by [lexchxn]
youtu.be
August 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Uploading and processing, should be up ~3 hours from post time- check out Magic+ with me! A third party expansion to magic in Pathfinder 2e. I've been on the playtest team for this and excited to share it for quite a while! Summons, resourceless casting, and archetypes oh my~!
youtu.be/gaTbgY3dH8Q
youtu.be/gaTbgY3dH8Q
Status update:
I have a Battlecry!, Starfinder 2e Player Core, and a couple other videos in the works. I was hoping to get some of them recorded this week, but I've been sicker than a dog for going on 8 days now, and I'm only just starting to get my voice back.
So, look forward to those!
xoxo
I have a Battlecry!, Starfinder 2e Player Core, and a couple other videos in the works. I was hoping to get some of them recorded this week, but I've been sicker than a dog for going on 8 days now, and I'm only just starting to get my voice back.
So, look forward to those!
xoxo
August 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Status update:
I have a Battlecry!, Starfinder 2e Player Core, and a couple other videos in the works. I was hoping to get some of them recorded this week, but I've been sicker than a dog for going on 8 days now, and I'm only just starting to get my voice back.
So, look forward to those!
xoxo
I have a Battlecry!, Starfinder 2e Player Core, and a couple other videos in the works. I was hoping to get some of them recorded this week, but I've been sicker than a dog for going on 8 days now, and I'm only just starting to get my voice back.
So, look forward to those!
xoxo
A grand return! No promises I'll be sticking to a schedule anymore, but I don't want to turn into one of those creators who uploads once a year. Check out Mothership with me! I've been branching back into the narrative RPG space and really enjoying it.
youtu.be/Fg2CNGhP42c
youtu.be/Fg2CNGhP42c
Mothership | System Review
YouTube video by [lexchxn]
youtu.be
July 30, 2025 at 7:19 AM
A grand return! No promises I'll be sticking to a schedule anymore, but I don't want to turn into one of those creators who uploads once a year. Check out Mothership with me! I've been branching back into the narrative RPG space and really enjoying it.
youtu.be/Fg2CNGhP42c
youtu.be/Fg2CNGhP42c
It's real!
I might take a couple days to actually put this out, depending on when I can fit the time in, but I properly sat down and recorded something usable for the first time in almost 3 months. I can't wait to release it for yall.
Hope you missed me~
I might take a couple days to actually put this out, depending on when I can fit the time in, but I properly sat down and recorded something usable for the first time in almost 3 months. I can't wait to release it for yall.
Hope you missed me~
July 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
It's real!
I might take a couple days to actually put this out, depending on when I can fit the time in, but I properly sat down and recorded something usable for the first time in almost 3 months. I can't wait to release it for yall.
Hope you missed me~
I might take a couple days to actually put this out, depending on when I can fit the time in, but I properly sat down and recorded something usable for the first time in almost 3 months. I can't wait to release it for yall.
Hope you missed me~
Should be a new video within about a month— I have something exciting I want to share, but I unfortunately have to keep it under wraps for now~
In the meantime, take this photo. Thanks everyone!
In the meantime, take this photo. Thanks everyone!
June 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Should be a new video within about a month— I have something exciting I want to share, but I unfortunately have to keep it under wraps for now~
In the meantime, take this photo. Thanks everyone!
In the meantime, take this photo. Thanks everyone!
I actually suggest doing this in my series on how to make an enjoyable boss—
I've found the sweet spot is to have extra high AC and saves for a creature of party level, average offensive options 3-4 levels higher, and about 50% more HP than recommended.
More here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi7H...
I've found the sweet spot is to have extra high AC and saves for a creature of party level, average offensive options 3-4 levels higher, and about 50% more HP than recommended.
More here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi7H...
May 6, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I actually suggest doing this in my series on how to make an enjoyable boss—
I've found the sweet spot is to have extra high AC and saves for a creature of party level, average offensive options 3-4 levels higher, and about 50% more HP than recommended.
More here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi7H...
I've found the sweet spot is to have extra high AC and saves for a creature of party level, average offensive options 3-4 levels higher, and about 50% more HP than recommended.
More here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi7H...
New video! Who said dropping weekly uploads meant I would disappear forever?
Mechanic and Technomancer are very interesting classes that seem to both have some small holes- But let's hear your thoughts!
youtu.be/51WLC7oZcHY
Mechanic and Technomancer are very interesting classes that seem to both have some small holes- But let's hear your thoughts!
youtu.be/51WLC7oZcHY
Tech Classes First Impressions (Mechanic & Technomancer) | Starfinder 2nd Edition
YouTube video by [lexchxn]
youtu.be
April 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
New video! Who said dropping weekly uploads meant I would disappear forever?
Mechanic and Technomancer are very interesting classes that seem to both have some small holes- But let's hear your thoughts!
youtu.be/51WLC7oZcHY
Mechanic and Technomancer are very interesting classes that seem to both have some small holes- But let's hear your thoughts!
youtu.be/51WLC7oZcHY
Hey everyone! I think I have to make the call— no more regular schedule for my videos. Weekly was fun and possible for a while, particularly when I was able to just focus on my art. It gave me a schedule and an outlet. But now it's weighing on me like an obligation.
April 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Hey everyone! I think I have to make the call— no more regular schedule for my videos. Weekly was fun and possible for a while, particularly when I was able to just focus on my art. It gave me a schedule and an outlet. But now it's weighing on me like an obligation.
Won't be able to get a video together until at least Saturday! Don't be surprised when noon rolls around today.
April 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Won't be able to get a video together until at least Saturday! Don't be surprised when noon rolls around today.
Check out my build & tactics for @skoll-veneon.bsky.social's excellent Gauntlight Tournament Invitational series in my latest video, released on time today! Optimisation thoughts for lower level characters, and general tactics overview all in a tight package.
youtu.be/WibG4hVmtcY
youtu.be/WibG4hVmtcY
Gauntlight Tournament Coverage | Pathfinder 2e Low-Level Optimisation
YouTube video by [lexchxn]
youtu.be
April 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Check out my build & tactics for @skoll-veneon.bsky.social's excellent Gauntlight Tournament Invitational series in my latest video, released on time today! Optimisation thoughts for lower level characters, and general tactics overview all in a tight package.
youtu.be/WibG4hVmtcY
youtu.be/WibG4hVmtcY
Reposted by [lexchxn]
And thanks for the wait! Welcome back to the Grand Tournament! Kicking it off strong with some spiky contenders- who will go on to round 3 and who will fall by the wayside? Excited to get back into this series and whittle down who's really the... strongest? Luckiest? Hah!
youtu.be/S--NSBpGnWk
youtu.be/S--NSBpGnWk
The Pathfinder 2e Grand Tournament Season 2 Premiere | S02 E01
YouTube video by [lexchxn]
youtu.be
April 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
And thanks for the wait! Welcome back to the Grand Tournament! Kicking it off strong with some spiky contenders- who will go on to round 3 and who will fall by the wayside? Excited to get back into this series and whittle down who's really the... strongest? Luckiest? Hah!
youtu.be/S--NSBpGnWk
youtu.be/S--NSBpGnWk