Open Hearth Gaming Community
@openhearthrpg.bsky.social
Managed by Lowell Francis aka edige23 designer for Hearts of Wulin. An online ttrpg community focused on indie rpgs, storygames & other ttrpgs-- with a commitment to safety and inclusivity.
openhearthgaming.com
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Holy wow-- the pdf preview for Tormentas, the big supplement to one of the greatest rpgs of all time (Pasión de las Pasiones), just dropped. So excited to read through this! @blg.bsky.social
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October 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Holy wow-- the pdf preview for Tormentas, the big supplement to one of the greatest rpgs of all time (Pasión de las Pasiones), just dropped. So excited to read through this! @blg.bsky.social
#ttrpg
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The only thing I can imagine is that the algorithm flagged it as spam because I use the same title card for sessions in a series. Maybe they read that as me uploading the same video?
If anyone has help, suggestions, someone they know-- or who has had the same thing happen, I'd love some advice.
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If anyone has help, suggestions, someone they know-- or who has had the same thing happen, I'd love some advice.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The only thing I can imagine is that the algorithm flagged it as spam because I use the same title card for sessions in a series. Maybe they read that as me uploading the same video?
If anyone has help, suggestions, someone they know-- or who has had the same thing happen, I'd love some advice.
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If anyone has help, suggestions, someone they know-- or who has had the same thing happen, I'd love some advice.
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I have this year's sessions backed up but nothing beyond that.
The other gut punch is that I can't watch YouTube on my account: saved videos, subscriptions, favs. I have a Premium sub and they even charged me for that last week, even though I don't have access to it.
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The other gut punch is that I can't watch YouTube on my account: saved videos, subscriptions, favs. I have a Premium sub and they even charged me for that last week, even though I don't have access to it.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I have this year's sessions backed up but nothing beyond that.
The other gut punch is that I can't watch YouTube on my account: saved videos, subscriptions, favs. I have a Premium sub and they even charged me for that last week, even though I don't have access to it.
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The other gut punch is that I can't watch YouTube on my account: saved videos, subscriptions, favs. I have a Premium sub and they even charged me for that last week, even though I don't have access to it.
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I've had people reach trying to refer folks to one of my sessions. I post to preserve play, but more to show off games & stories. I have a little over 1K subscribers. Most comments are from folks thanking me because they want to the game or saying that they enjoyed the characters and tales.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I've had people reach trying to refer folks to one of my sessions. I post to preserve play, but more to show off games & stories. I have a little over 1K subscribers. Most comments are from folks thanking me because they want to the game or saying that they enjoyed the characters and tales.
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I filed an appeal right away. You get 800 words to explain yourself. They say it takes at least two business days but it has been two weeks now. There's no way to follow up- it takes me to the "we're reviewing page" when I do.
I'm kind of terrified. That's a lot of work and good memories there.
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I'm kind of terrified. That's a lot of work and good memories there.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I filed an appeal right away. You get 800 words to explain yourself. They say it takes at least two business days but it has been two weeks now. There's no way to follow up- it takes me to the "we're reviewing page" when I do.
I'm kind of terrified. That's a lot of work and good memories there.
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I'm kind of terrified. That's a lot of work and good memories there.
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I don't monetize; I mark sessions as not for children; I link to our community, my blog & sometimes the games being played; I don't do paid videos. I've gone through the YouTube guidelines for what they cited and literally have no idea what they could be talking about.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I don't monetize; I mark sessions as not for children; I link to our community, my blog & sometimes the games being played; I don't do paid videos. I've gone through the YouTube guidelines for what they cited and literally have no idea what they could be talking about.
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For the last 8+ years I've recorded my online sessions and posting them unedited. With 1-3 games a week, it's 1000+ sessions over dozens & dozens of systems, campaigns, and series. That's 99%+ of my channel.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For the last 8+ years I've recorded my online sessions and posting them unedited. With 1-3 games a week, it's 1000+ sessions over dozens & dozens of systems, campaigns, and series. That's 99%+ of my channel.
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I'm looking for suggestions/help for dealing with an issue I'm having with YouTube. Two weeks ago they removed my channel, Age of Ravens Games, for "severe or repeated violations of our spam, deceptive practices and scams policy."
I make TTRPG actual play videos.
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#ttrpg #youtube
I make TTRPG actual play videos.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Sessions are 3-4 hours; we have one-hour breaks throughout. All sessions follow our community code of conduct & use a layered set of safety tools.
New folks are welcome. We use a Discord for mustering & help during the event.
You can see a list of current events by day here: bit.ly/4mST5ad
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New folks are welcome. We use a Discord for mustering & help during the event.
You can see a list of current events by day here: bit.ly/4mST5ad
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September 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sessions are 3-4 hours; we have one-hour breaks throughout. All sessions follow our community code of conduct & use a layered set of safety tools.
New folks are welcome. We use a Discord for mustering & help during the event.
You can see a list of current events by day here: bit.ly/4mST5ad
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New folks are welcome. We use a Discord for mustering & help during the event.
You can see a list of current events by day here: bit.ly/4mST5ad
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Shared Hearth Free Online TTRPG Con
This is a 4-day con of ttrpgs, with a ton of different games. We have games in times friendly to the Americas, APAC & Europe.
Sign ups open Tuesday 9/16 at Noon US Eastern. The con runs from 10/2 to 10/5.
openhearthgaming.com/shared-hearth
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This is a 4-day con of ttrpgs, with a ton of different games. We have games in times friendly to the Americas, APAC & Europe.
Sign ups open Tuesday 9/16 at Noon US Eastern. The con runs from 10/2 to 10/5.
openhearthgaming.com/shared-hearth
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September 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Shared Hearth Free Online TTRPG Con
This is a 4-day con of ttrpgs, with a ton of different games. We have games in times friendly to the Americas, APAC & Europe.
Sign ups open Tuesday 9/16 at Noon US Eastern. The con runs from 10/2 to 10/5.
openhearthgaming.com/shared-hearth
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#ttrpg
This is a 4-day con of ttrpgs, with a ton of different games. We have games in times friendly to the Americas, APAC & Europe.
Sign ups open Tuesday 9/16 at Noon US Eastern. The con runs from 10/2 to 10/5.
openhearthgaming.com/shared-hearth
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But one of the most interesting releases is the Kaiin Player's Guide. It is entirely a set of district descriptions with hooks and rumors which the players are supposed to read and then pick out which ones they want to follow up on, connect to, or explore. It's a unique and dynamite approach.
August 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
But one of the most interesting releases is the Kaiin Player's Guide. It is entirely a set of district descriptions with hooks and rumors which the players are supposed to read and then pick out which ones they want to follow up on, connect to, or explore. It's a unique and dynamite approach.
For the wild combination of player-facing material and striking mystery, the original City of Lies is pretty amazing.
August 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
For the wild combination of player-facing material and striking mystery, the original City of Lies is pretty amazing.
May the Fourth: Star Wars Minicon 2025
Free online ttrpg event-- seats still available in some events.
Come check out our celebration of all things Star Wars, with a variety of games set in the SWU-- any era, any system. This runs Thursday May 1st through Sunday May 4th
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Free online ttrpg event-- seats still available in some events.
Come check out our celebration of all things Star Wars, with a variety of games set in the SWU-- any era, any system. This runs Thursday May 1st through Sunday May 4th
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#ttrpg
April 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
May the Fourth: Star Wars Minicon 2025
Free online ttrpg event-- seats still available in some events.
Come check out our celebration of all things Star Wars, with a variety of games set in the SWU-- any era, any system. This runs Thursday May 1st through Sunday May 4th
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#ttrpg
Free online ttrpg event-- seats still available in some events.
Come check out our celebration of all things Star Wars, with a variety of games set in the SWU-- any era, any system. This runs Thursday May 1st through Sunday May 4th
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#ttrpg
For my birthday, my sister @catrambo.bsky.social bought me (edige23) a Korean BBQ Place Cat Scratch center. Nice open entrances on the end and a corrugated cardboard flooring.
Here's Lucy inspecting the menu.
Here's Lucy inspecting the menu.
February 25, 2025 at 1:26 AM
For my birthday, my sister @catrambo.bsky.social bought me (edige23) a Korean BBQ Place Cat Scratch center. Nice open entrances on the end and a corrugated cardboard flooring.
Here's Lucy inspecting the menu.
Here's Lucy inspecting the menu.
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theaters as a kid...
January 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theaters as a kid...
NEW PRINT ON DEMAND FROM AGE OF RAVENS
I've finally gotten a handle on setting up PoD Drivethru PoD. Previously I put together a dozen card deck ttrpg generators and tools & Numberless Secrets, a mystery supplement for Hearts of Wulin.
Now I've gotten proofs for 3 more projects
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I've finally gotten a handle on setting up PoD Drivethru PoD. Previously I put together a dozen card deck ttrpg generators and tools & Numberless Secrets, a mystery supplement for Hearts of Wulin.
Now I've gotten proofs for 3 more projects
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#ttrpg
December 17, 2024 at 8:33 PM
NEW PRINT ON DEMAND FROM AGE OF RAVENS
I've finally gotten a handle on setting up PoD Drivethru PoD. Previously I put together a dozen card deck ttrpg generators and tools & Numberless Secrets, a mystery supplement for Hearts of Wulin.
Now I've gotten proofs for 3 more projects
1/4
#ttrpg
I've finally gotten a handle on setting up PoD Drivethru PoD. Previously I put together a dozen card deck ttrpg generators and tools & Numberless Secrets, a mystery supplement for Hearts of Wulin.
Now I've gotten proofs for 3 more projects
1/4
#ttrpg
Felt off last night and open doored from the session of DIE I was going to run. Had chills and some other stuff while trying to sleep. I'm a little better today
But the dreams I had didn't help.
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But the dreams I had didn't help.
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December 3, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Felt off last night and open doored from the session of DIE I was going to run. Had chills and some other stuff while trying to sleep. I'm a little better today
But the dreams I had didn't help.
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But the dreams I had didn't help.
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TTRPG AP Community Roundup
Collected videos from recent Open Hearth Gaming Community games. This roundup includes sessions of great games like Outblastered, Hearts of Wulin, Swoop Gangs & more. Check the full post for details on how to join in the fun!
#ttrpg
openhearthgaming.com/blog/open-he...
Collected videos from recent Open Hearth Gaming Community games. This roundup includes sessions of great games like Outblastered, Hearts of Wulin, Swoop Gangs & more. Check the full post for details on how to join in the fun!
#ttrpg
openhearthgaming.com/blog/open-he...
December 3, 2024 at 6:50 PM
TTRPG AP Community Roundup
Collected videos from recent Open Hearth Gaming Community games. This roundup includes sessions of great games like Outblastered, Hearts of Wulin, Swoop Gangs & more. Check the full post for details on how to join in the fun!
#ttrpg
openhearthgaming.com/blog/open-he...
Collected videos from recent Open Hearth Gaming Community games. This roundup includes sessions of great games like Outblastered, Hearts of Wulin, Swoop Gangs & more. Check the full post for details on how to join in the fun!
#ttrpg
openhearthgaming.com/blog/open-he...
Cœurs du Wulin
Hearts of Wulin is now available in French. Khelren and studio Absinthe have put together an amazing translation and new layout-- with a tweaked presentation and great editorial insight. Really pleased to see this out in the world.
khelren.itch.io/coeurs-wulin
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Hearts of Wulin is now available in French. Khelren and studio Absinthe have put together an amazing translation and new layout-- with a tweaked presentation and great editorial insight. Really pleased to see this out in the world.
khelren.itch.io/coeurs-wulin
#ttrpg
November 22, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Cœurs du Wulin
Hearts of Wulin is now available in French. Khelren and studio Absinthe have put together an amazing translation and new layout-- with a tweaked presentation and great editorial insight. Really pleased to see this out in the world.
khelren.itch.io/coeurs-wulin
#ttrpg
Hearts of Wulin is now available in French. Khelren and studio Absinthe have put together an amazing translation and new layout-- with a tweaked presentation and great editorial insight. Really pleased to see this out in the world.
khelren.itch.io/coeurs-wulin
#ttrpg
Kingdoms: Far Stations & Arcane Covenants
Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a riff on the space station on the border of something great, ala DS9 and B5. The second considers how you'd play out the story of an Ars Magica covenant in Kingdom.
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
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Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a riff on the space station on the border of something great, ala DS9 and B5. The second considers how you'd play out the story of an Ars Magica covenant in Kingdom.
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
#ttrpg
November 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Kingdoms: Far Stations & Arcane Covenants
Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a riff on the space station on the border of something great, ala DS9 and B5. The second considers how you'd play out the story of an Ars Magica covenant in Kingdom.
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
#ttrpg
Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a riff on the space station on the border of something great, ala DS9 and B5. The second considers how you'd play out the story of an Ars Magica covenant in Kingdom.
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
#ttrpg
Kingdoms: Fallen Archmagi & Student Mutants
Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a fantasy city trying to rebuild after the defeat of a great evil. The second is a riff on the X-Men’s school for gifted mutants.
#ttrpg
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a fantasy city trying to rebuild after the defeat of a great evil. The second is a riff on the X-Men’s school for gifted mutants.
#ttrpg
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
November 15, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Kingdoms: Fallen Archmagi & Student Mutants
Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a fantasy city trying to rebuild after the defeat of a great evil. The second is a riff on the X-Men’s school for gifted mutants.
#ttrpg
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
Two seeds for the Kingdom RPG. The first is a fantasy city trying to rebuild after the defeat of a great evil. The second is a riff on the X-Men’s school for gifted mutants.
#ttrpg
www.ageofravensgames.com/blog/kingdom...
NUMBERLESS SECRETS
This supplement for wuxia mystery in Hearts of Wulin is now available Print on Demand and pdf.
Inspired by Ancient Detective and Detective Di, you play investigators untangling a web of clues while dealing with matters of heart and duty.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
This supplement for wuxia mystery in Hearts of Wulin is now available Print on Demand and pdf.
Inspired by Ancient Detective and Detective Di, you play investigators untangling a web of clues while dealing with matters of heart and duty.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
November 14, 2024 at 8:38 PM
NUMBERLESS SECRETS
This supplement for wuxia mystery in Hearts of Wulin is now available Print on Demand and pdf.
Inspired by Ancient Detective and Detective Di, you play investigators untangling a web of clues while dealing with matters of heart and duty.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
This supplement for wuxia mystery in Hearts of Wulin is now available Print on Demand and pdf.
Inspired by Ancient Detective and Detective Di, you play investigators untangling a web of clues while dealing with matters of heart and duty.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana or Pearl Jam or The Breeders
October 17, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana or Pearl Jam or The Breeders
SHARED HEARTH
Some seats still open!
Our free online ttrpg con happens next weekend (Thurs. Sept 5th to Sun. Sept 8th). We still have sessions with available places. I also recommend putting yourself on waitlists for cool things, as we do get player drops due to schedule changes.
List->
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Some seats still open!
Our free online ttrpg con happens next weekend (Thurs. Sept 5th to Sun. Sept 8th). We still have sessions with available places. I also recommend putting yourself on waitlists for cool things, as we do get player drops due to schedule changes.
List->
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#ttrpg
August 30, 2024 at 2:53 PM
SHARED HEARTH
Some seats still open!
Our free online ttrpg con happens next weekend (Thurs. Sept 5th to Sun. Sept 8th). We still have sessions with available places. I also recommend putting yourself on waitlists for cool things, as we do get player drops due to schedule changes.
List->
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#ttrpg
Some seats still open!
Our free online ttrpg con happens next weekend (Thurs. Sept 5th to Sun. Sept 8th). We still have sessions with available places. I also recommend putting yourself on waitlists for cool things, as we do get player drops due to schedule changes.
List->
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#ttrpg