Dylan Shad
@namy.bsky.social
Game Designer.
GM for The Children of Ash podcast. Game designer. Educator. Ex-audio engineer. Dice goblin. RPG nerd. Miniature painter. He/They
“CCP Coyote” while a designer for CCP Games and EVE Online.
All views my own, etc.
GM for The Children of Ash podcast. Game designer. Educator. Ex-audio engineer. Dice goblin. RPG nerd. Miniature painter. He/They
“CCP Coyote” while a designer for CCP Games and EVE Online.
All views my own, etc.
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HE’S HELPING, DAMMIT!
Episode 9 is out now! Listen wherever podcasts are found.
youtu.be/1S5PSzFcFRc?...
#dnd #dungeondanddragons #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast #dnd5e #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcastclips #actualplaypodcast
Episode 9 is out now! Listen wherever podcasts are found.
youtu.be/1S5PSzFcFRc?...
#dnd #dungeondanddragons #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast #dnd5e #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcastclips #actualplaypodcast
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November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
HE’S HELPING, DAMMIT!
Episode 9 is out now! Listen wherever podcasts are found.
youtu.be/1S5PSzFcFRc?...
#dnd #dungeondanddragons #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast #dnd5e #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcastclips #actualplaypodcast
Episode 9 is out now! Listen wherever podcasts are found.
youtu.be/1S5PSzFcFRc?...
#dnd #dungeondanddragons #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast #dnd5e #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcastclips #actualplaypodcast
In light of recent #CDC news, I want to reiterate something:
EVEN IF vaccines caused autism, I would HAPPILY prefer my son be autistic than dead or permanently damaged by preventable diseases.
Like, it’s not even a question. And I feel that way about pretty much every other child out there.
EVEN IF vaccines caused autism, I would HAPPILY prefer my son be autistic than dead or permanently damaged by preventable diseases.
Like, it’s not even a question. And I feel that way about pretty much every other child out there.
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In light of recent #CDC news, I want to reiterate something:
EVEN IF vaccines caused autism, I would HAPPILY prefer my son be autistic than dead or permanently damaged by preventable diseases.
Like, it’s not even a question. And I feel that way about pretty much every other child out there.
EVEN IF vaccines caused autism, I would HAPPILY prefer my son be autistic than dead or permanently damaged by preventable diseases.
Like, it’s not even a question. And I feel that way about pretty much every other child out there.
May 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Release day! Episode 7: The Spice Merchant, Pt 2 is available wherever podcasts are found!
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
May 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Release day! Episode 7: The Spice Merchant, Pt 2 is available wherever podcasts are found!
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
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Ep. 7: The Spice Merchant Pt 2 drops on Monday! Subscribe to our Patreon for early access at https://www.patreon.com/c/thechildrenofash
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode
May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ep. 7: The Spice Merchant Pt 2 drops on Monday! Subscribe to our Patreon for early access at https://www.patreon.com/c/thechildrenofash
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #newpodcastepisode
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The Spice Merchant, Part 2 is now up on our Patreon page! Patrons can listen for free, and anyone can drop a coin in the bucket to get immediate, early access. Expect it live (and free) everywhere else next week!
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
May 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Spice Merchant, Part 2 is now up on our Patreon page! Patrons can listen for free, and anyone can drop a coin in the bucket to get immediate, early access. Expect it live (and free) everywhere else next week!
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
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The Spice Merchant pt2 is officially finished! We are giving the table time to listen for any errors, and then it will go live on Monday for Patreon subscribers, and the following Monday for the rest of the world.
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
May 10, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The Spice Merchant pt2 is officially finished! We are giving the table time to listen for any errors, and then it will go live on Monday for Patreon subscribers, and the following Monday for the rest of the world.
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode
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As promised in our monthly update, we're now sharing with the world some of our favorite clips and outtakes from podcast recording. Here's the first!
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast
youtube.com/shorts/Q7AIW...
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast
youtube.com/shorts/Q7AIW...
Did you all get the rules?
YouTube video by The Children of Ash
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April 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
As promised in our monthly update, we're now sharing with the world some of our favorite clips and outtakes from podcast recording. Here's the first!
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast
youtube.com/shorts/Q7AIW...
#podcast #dnd #dnd5e #actualplay #ttrpg #ttrpgpodcast
youtube.com/shorts/Q7AIW...
I’m going through the desk in the study, which has been with us through nearly half a dozen moves - cross country and international - and found in the back of one drawer a bundle of bubble wrap. Inside was a glass jar. Inside that was a cloth bag. Inside THAT was a HEAVY bundle of coins. (1/2)
April 11, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I’m going through the desk in the study, which has been with us through nearly half a dozen moves - cross country and international - and found in the back of one drawer a bundle of bubble wrap. Inside was a glass jar. Inside that was a cloth bag. Inside THAT was a HEAVY bundle of coins. (1/2)
@ianholstead.bsky.social my local coffee shop has installed a pew bench, and all I can think as I sit in line is “yeah, I guess I’d worship at the altar of caffeine”
April 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
@ianholstead.bsky.social my local coffee shop has installed a pew bench, and all I can think as I sit in line is “yeah, I guess I’d worship at the altar of caffeine”
Look, ma! I did the thing! :D
The wait is over — Ep. 7: The Spice Merchant pt 1 is now live! Come with us, as the party departs Arches aboard a small river barge. Check it out wherever podcasts are found, or via our website at buff.ly/79sJjto
#actualplay #podcast #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode #ttrpg #dnd5e
#actualplay #podcast #ttrpgpodcast #releaseday #newpodcastepisode #ttrpg #dnd5e
March 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Look, ma! I did the thing! :D
Just for the record - @thechildrenofash.bsky.social is moving away from D&D after the season wraps. We were midway recording when the OGL stuff came down, and decided then that we were only going to have one season of D&D. We strongly support artists and the ethical use of intellectual property.
Way too late to the party on this one, but considering the CEO of Hasbro keep talking about using AI, y'all artists should stay the fuck away from WoTC on this stuff
Yes, MTG and DnD hold special places in many people's hearts, but I wouldn't trust the company with art when their CEO is an AI chud.
Yes, MTG and DnD hold special places in many people's hearts, but I wouldn't trust the company with art when their CEO is an AI chud.
March 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Just for the record - @thechildrenofash.bsky.social is moving away from D&D after the season wraps. We were midway recording when the OGL stuff came down, and decided then that we were only going to have one season of D&D. We strongly support artists and the ethical use of intellectual property.
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Hello everyone, and welcome to March! Here's our monthly update, direct from Dylan. :)
#actualplay #ttrpg #podcast
#actualplay #ttrpg #podcast
March Video Update | The Children of Ash
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March 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hello everyone, and welcome to March! Here's our monthly update, direct from Dylan. :)
#actualplay #ttrpg #podcast
#actualplay #ttrpg #podcast
There’s a brunch place we like to go to, and it’s quite good… but they always have a tv going playing gourmet kitchen shows. What a brave move. “Hey, before we serve you our food, have a look at all this amazing food we WON’T be serving you!”
February 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
There’s a brunch place we like to go to, and it’s quite good… but they always have a tv going playing gourmet kitchen shows. What a brave move. “Hey, before we serve you our food, have a look at all this amazing food we WON’T be serving you!”
So, some personal news to share (a thread)
tl;dr - I did a thing, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFncPlSOn64
1/4
tl;dr - I did a thing, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFncPlSOn64
1/4
The Journal of Chester Crumbletorch — Learn to Play Fate Accelerated, part 1
Join us for the first of two learn to play Fate Accelerated actual plays—The Journal of Chester Crumbletorch!For this game, GM Amazing Rando takes inspiratio...
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February 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
So, some personal news to share (a thread)
tl;dr - I did a thing, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFncPlSOn64
1/4
tl;dr - I did a thing, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFncPlSOn64
1/4
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This was such a fun #ttrpg #actualplay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnc...
Awesome folks to follow:
@hessanyongdi.bsky.social @amazingrando.com @namy.bsky.social @glerptiblip.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnc...
Awesome folks to follow:
@hessanyongdi.bsky.social @amazingrando.com @namy.bsky.social @glerptiblip.bsky.social
The Journal of Chester Crumbletorch — Learn to Play Fate Accelerated, part 1
YouTube video by Fate SRD
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February 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This was such a fun #ttrpg #actualplay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnc...
Awesome folks to follow:
@hessanyongdi.bsky.social @amazingrando.com @namy.bsky.social @glerptiblip.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnc...
Awesome folks to follow:
@hessanyongdi.bsky.social @amazingrando.com @namy.bsky.social @glerptiblip.bsky.social
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Check out this video where I play #Fate Accelerated for the first time with several other awesome folks!
I am joined by @namy.bsky.social, @glerptiblip.bsky.social, and @dgcloudrunner.bsky.social !
I am joined by @namy.bsky.social, @glerptiblip.bsky.social, and @dgcloudrunner.bsky.social !
1/ The Journal of Chester Crumbletorch is part 1 of a Learn to Play Fate Accelerated series.
Give it a thumbs up on YouTube when you watch it. 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnc...
Give it a thumbs up on YouTube when you watch it. 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnc...
Learn to Play FAE, part 1 • The Journal of Chester Crumbletorch
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February 12, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Check out this video where I play #Fate Accelerated for the first time with several other awesome folks!
I am joined by @namy.bsky.social, @glerptiblip.bsky.social, and @dgcloudrunner.bsky.social !
I am joined by @namy.bsky.social, @glerptiblip.bsky.social, and @dgcloudrunner.bsky.social !
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LIVE 👏 TO 👏 SEE 👏 THEM 👏 DIE
Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
January 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
LIVE 👏 TO 👏 SEE 👏 THEM 👏 DIE
Working on the meta loop for a game and realizing just how rarely games try to make their menus diegetic or otherwise integrated more fully in the game world.
Anyone have any good examples y’all wanna throw my way?
#gamedesign #gamedev
Anyone have any good examples y’all wanna throw my way?
#gamedesign #gamedev
January 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Working on the meta loop for a game and realizing just how rarely games try to make their menus diegetic or otherwise integrated more fully in the game world.
Anyone have any good examples y’all wanna throw my way?
#gamedesign #gamedev
Anyone have any good examples y’all wanna throw my way?
#gamedesign #gamedev
My two year old tonight took over my bedtime story tonight, turning it into a different tale with an expanded cast… and then followed it up with a NEW story of a (almost) entirely DIFFERENT cast.
They barely made any sense, but I am a VERY proud parent. :)
They barely made any sense, but I am a VERY proud parent. :)
January 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
My two year old tonight took over my bedtime story tonight, turning it into a different tale with an expanded cast… and then followed it up with a NEW story of a (almost) entirely DIFFERENT cast.
They barely made any sense, but I am a VERY proud parent. :)
They barely made any sense, but I am a VERY proud parent. :)
Just finished recording pt 1 of a learn-to-play of Fate, hosted and run by the wonderful @amazingrando.com . Excited for pt 2!
January 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Just finished recording pt 1 of a learn-to-play of Fate, hosted and run by the wonderful @amazingrando.com . Excited for pt 2!
Currently waiting on the domain to transfer from my old host to the new, but we should have a functional website for The Children of Ash podcast very soon!
After that, we’ll be setting up a bsky account for the podcast, and then I can finally sit back and focus on releasing episode 7. 😂
After that, we’ll be setting up a bsky account for the podcast, and then I can finally sit back and focus on releasing episode 7. 😂
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Currently waiting on the domain to transfer from my old host to the new, but we should have a functional website for The Children of Ash podcast very soon!
After that, we’ll be setting up a bsky account for the podcast, and then I can finally sit back and focus on releasing episode 7. 😂
After that, we’ll be setting up a bsky account for the podcast, and then I can finally sit back and focus on releasing episode 7. 😂
I swear, these damn groundhogs get more ambitious every year…
January 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I swear, these damn groundhogs get more ambitious every year…
My toddler: “My bellybutton is broken!”
Me, channeling my mother: “Careful! If your bellybutton comes unscrewed, your butt might fall off…”
Me, channeling my mother: “Careful! If your bellybutton comes unscrewed, your butt might fall off…”
January 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
My toddler: “My bellybutton is broken!”
Me, channeling my mother: “Careful! If your bellybutton comes unscrewed, your butt might fall off…”
Me, channeling my mother: “Careful! If your bellybutton comes unscrewed, your butt might fall off…”
