Josh "Lore Merchant" Harrison
@loremerchant.com
(He/They) Dad, Writer, Gamer. Developer on Earthdawn Fourth Edition with FASA Games. Co-Host of the Earthdawn Survival Guide Podcast.
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Currently in action for me:
* Monster of the Week (running for my gf and kids)
* Apocalypse Keys (playing)
Wish list:
* Triangle Agency
* Monster of the Week (running for my gf and kids)
* Apocalypse Keys (playing)
Wish list:
* Triangle Agency
January 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Currently in action for me:
* Monster of the Week (running for my gf and kids)
* Apocalypse Keys (playing)
Wish list:
* Triangle Agency
* Monster of the Week (running for my gf and kids)
* Apocalypse Keys (playing)
Wish list:
* Triangle Agency
Is this a hint for the new show (coming next year!), or is it Shadows in Smoke related?
December 5, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Is this a hint for the new show (coming next year!), or is it Shadows in Smoke related?
Absolutely.
Hey, kids! Don't take 25 years to learn this lesson! Accept the wisdom of your elders!
Hey, kids! Don't take 25 years to learn this lesson! Accept the wisdom of your elders!
November 28, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Absolutely.
Hey, kids! Don't take 25 years to learn this lesson! Accept the wisdom of your elders!
Hey, kids! Don't take 25 years to learn this lesson! Accept the wisdom of your elders!
Oh, I know that *now*. It just took me too long to learn that lesson.
(Some of that was letting go of my own ego, to be fair.)
(Some of that was letting go of my own ego, to be fair.)
November 28, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Oh, I know that *now*. It just took me too long to learn that lesson.
(Some of that was letting go of my own ego, to be fair.)
(Some of that was letting go of my own ego, to be fair.)
YES!
The times I've suffered from GM burnout has almost always been from the amount of work I was doing on my own for the game. I didn't realize/learn what the problem actually was until I got into more collaborative game environments.
The times I've suffered from GM burnout has almost always been from the amount of work I was doing on my own for the game. I didn't realize/learn what the problem actually was until I got into more collaborative game environments.
November 28, 2024 at 3:59 PM
YES!
The times I've suffered from GM burnout has almost always been from the amount of work I was doing on my own for the game. I didn't realize/learn what the problem actually was until I got into more collaborative game environments.
The times I've suffered from GM burnout has almost always been from the amount of work I was doing on my own for the game. I didn't realize/learn what the problem actually was until I got into more collaborative game environments.
Uuugh.
Click-click-block.
(And I don't need to "ask his actual opinion" on stuff before blocking, because I've been around and he's made it perfectly clear what they are.)
Click-click-block.
(And I don't need to "ask his actual opinion" on stuff before blocking, because I've been around and he's made it perfectly clear what they are.)
November 28, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Uuugh.
Click-click-block.
(And I don't need to "ask his actual opinion" on stuff before blocking, because I've been around and he's made it perfectly clear what they are.)
Click-click-block.
(And I don't need to "ask his actual opinion" on stuff before blocking, because I've been around and he's made it perfectly clear what they are.)
(Now we need to work on her study habits and make sure homework gets done. She takes a little after me in the neuro-spicy department, and has trouble engaging with material that doesn't interest her. Test scores? Solid. Homework.... not so much.)
November 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM
(Now we need to work on her study habits and make sure homework gets done. She takes a little after me in the neuro-spicy department, and has trouble engaging with material that doesn't interest her. Test scores? Solid. Homework.... not so much.)
So today I am thankful for those educators, and the administration that supports them.
I am also thankful for my younger daughter, who has been advocating for herself since she was little.
I am also thankful for my younger daughter, who has been advocating for herself since she was little.
November 28, 2024 at 3:44 PM
So today I am thankful for those educators, and the administration that supports them.
I am also thankful for my younger daughter, who has been advocating for herself since she was little.
I am also thankful for my younger daughter, who has been advocating for herself since she was little.
It struck me how *wonderful* that is.
And... how normal it felt.
This is all we want; to see her treated with kindness and respect, and allowed to live her authentic self.
And... how normal it felt.
This is all we want; to see her treated with kindness and respect, and allowed to live her authentic self.
November 28, 2024 at 3:41 PM
It struck me how *wonderful* that is.
And... how normal it felt.
This is all we want; to see her treated with kindness and respect, and allowed to live her authentic self.
And... how normal it felt.
This is all we want; to see her treated with kindness and respect, and allowed to live her authentic self.
ALL of her teachers used her correct pronouns and chosen name. No issues, no grumbling, no need for corrections.
The school district, while not perfect, has been supportive through the entire process; this isn't a new thing.
But with everything that's been going on lately...
The school district, while not perfect, has been supportive through the entire process; this isn't a new thing.
But with everything that's been going on lately...
November 28, 2024 at 3:38 PM
ALL of her teachers used her correct pronouns and chosen name. No issues, no grumbling, no need for corrections.
The school district, while not perfect, has been supportive through the entire process; this isn't a new thing.
But with everything that's been going on lately...
The school district, while not perfect, has been supportive through the entire process; this isn't a new thing.
But with everything that's been going on lately...
This week is parent-teacher conferences, and I make it a habit to meet with all of my kids' teachers. Been doing this since they were in grade school.
Tuesday evening was my turn, nine meetings scheduled between the two kids.
My youngest is trans, and has been 'out' since 6th grade.
Tuesday evening was my turn, nine meetings scheduled between the two kids.
My youngest is trans, and has been 'out' since 6th grade.
November 28, 2024 at 3:34 PM
This week is parent-teacher conferences, and I make it a habit to meet with all of my kids' teachers. Been doing this since they were in grade school.
Tuesday evening was my turn, nine meetings scheduled between the two kids.
My youngest is trans, and has been 'out' since 6th grade.
Tuesday evening was my turn, nine meetings scheduled between the two kids.
My youngest is trans, and has been 'out' since 6th grade.
I've got digital copies of that... but not in print (yet).
November 28, 2024 at 3:27 PM
I've got digital copies of that... but not in print (yet).
You don't need to sell me on it, I already have a copy on my shelf (physical AND digital)!
November 28, 2024 at 1:39 AM
You don't need to sell me on it, I already have a copy on my shelf (physical AND digital)!