Shannon
@shannonmcmaster.bsky.social
Hobbyist ttrpg writer.
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Possibly more fun on Masto. https://dice.camp/@shannonmcmaster
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shannonmcmaster.itch.io
Possibly more fun on Masto. https://dice.camp/@shannonmcmaster
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To “my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
I Set A Trap To Catch My Students Cheating With AI. The Results Were Shocking.
"Students are not just undermining their ability to learn, but to someday lead."
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November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
To “my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
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Here's an odd enthusiasm of mine: I like looking at neat-o action figures, but I don't allow myself to collect them. I don't have space. They get dusty. Won't do it.
So sometimes I just share images of the best ones. Wanna see some cool toys?
www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
So sometimes I just share images of the best ones. Wanna see some cool toys?
www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Here's an odd enthusiasm of mine: I like looking at neat-o action figures, but I don't allow myself to collect them. I don't have space. They get dusty. Won't do it.
So sometimes I just share images of the best ones. Wanna see some cool toys?
www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
So sometimes I just share images of the best ones. Wanna see some cool toys?
www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
Found an oldy photo on my phone. Struck me as very @epidiah.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Found an oldy photo on my phone. Struck me as very @epidiah.bsky.social
doing my part for the cause
I'm going to do everything in my power to make this one of those weekly memes.
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
doing my part for the cause
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For their first project, my Kids and Society students have to create an infographic clarifying a common misconception about "kids these days." I'd prefer that they not use AI to create their projects, so I made my own infographic explaining why : )
September 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
For their first project, my Kids and Society students have to create an infographic clarifying a common misconception about "kids these days." I'd prefer that they not use AI to create their projects, so I made my own infographic explaining why : )
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The thing about there being 300 followers is that means that there is one person following the Swords Without Master Kickstarter campaign for every absolutely and entirely necessary character in this not at all run-on sentence artificially inflated to reach the character limit of your typical blusk.
Just checked in to see that we have 300 folks ready to venture forth into lands of swords and sorceries come 2026!
We should have a lot more to share soon about the campaign, including some artist announcements 🔥 and a kick-ass campaign-exclusive reward 🎲
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
We should have a lot more to share soon about the campaign, including some artist announcements 🔥 and a kick-ass campaign-exclusive reward 🎲
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Coming soon: Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, brutal violence and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The thing about there being 300 followers is that means that there is one person following the Swords Without Master Kickstarter campaign for every absolutely and entirely necessary character in this not at all run-on sentence artificially inflated to reach the character limit of your typical blusk.
reupping for your morning coffee break... east coasters
or your breakfast coffee break for the rest of north america
or for whatever time of day it is for you where ever you are in need of some serious rock
or your breakfast coffee break for the rest of north america
or for whatever time of day it is for you where ever you are in need of some serious rock
If me saying ho-lee carp isn't enough to lure you in, maybe the promise of David Bowie laying down all those swears in praise of Fanny will...
www.openculture.com/2024/05/fann...
www.openculture.com/2024/05/fann...
Meet Fanny, the First Female Rock Band to Top the Charts: “They Were Just Colossal and Wonderful, and Nobody’s Ever Mentioned Them”
When the Beatles upended popular music, thousands of wannabe beat groups were born all over the world, and many of them--for the first time ever, really--were all-female groups.
www.openculture.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
reupping for your morning coffee break... east coasters
or your breakfast coffee break for the rest of north america
or for whatever time of day it is for you where ever you are in need of some serious rock
or your breakfast coffee break for the rest of north america
or for whatever time of day it is for you where ever you are in need of some serious rock
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A toad seated upon a mushstool may be asked a single question. It's better the toad not answer.
November 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A toad seated upon a mushstool may be asked a single question. It's better the toad not answer.
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"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
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I backed Weird Little Elf by Atlas Games. You can see just by reading the summary how fun it's going to be to play.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
Weird Little Elf
The little bitty holiday game that's a little bit weird. This fast and easy family party game is the perfect not-boring activity for your next holiday gathering. The "12 Stocking Stuffers" tier lets y...
www.backerkit.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I backed Weird Little Elf by Atlas Games. You can see just by reading the summary how fun it's going to be to play.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
If me saying ho-lee carp isn't enough to lure you in, maybe the promise of David Bowie laying down all those swears in praise of Fanny will...
www.openculture.com/2024/05/fann...
www.openculture.com/2024/05/fann...
Meet Fanny, the First Female Rock Band to Top the Charts: “They Were Just Colossal and Wonderful, and Nobody’s Ever Mentioned Them”
When the Beatles upended popular music, thousands of wannabe beat groups were born all over the world, and many of them--for the first time ever, really--were all-female groups.
www.openculture.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If me saying ho-lee carp isn't enough to lure you in, maybe the promise of David Bowie laying down all those swears in praise of Fanny will...
www.openculture.com/2024/05/fann...
www.openculture.com/2024/05/fann...
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Must remember to link to this here Kickstarter landing page so folks can follow if they desire: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
Coming soon: Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, brutal violence and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Must remember to link to this here Kickstarter landing page so folks can follow if they desire: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
Thanks tonight! Some grabbers grabbed three copies of Fairly Simple d6 Dungeon Game! Four characteristics whose scores are also fungible resources! #ttrpg #thanks #itchio
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Fairly Simple d6 Dungeon Game by Shannon McMaster
When you need to show someone how easy a TTRPG dungeon game can be.
shannonmcmaster.itch.io
November 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Thanks tonight! Some grabbers grabbed three copies of Fairly Simple d6 Dungeon Game! Four characteristics whose scores are also fungible resources! #ttrpg #thanks #itchio
shannonmcmaster.itch.io/fairly-simpl...
shannonmcmaster.itch.io/fairly-simpl...
Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
November 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Post your favorite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only.
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
The production of TWELTH NIGHT with Lupita Nyong’o, Junior Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Daphne Rubin-Vega is now on the PBS app!!!!
www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
Also, probably, Steve Jackson for the same on-brand reason. But if I'm thinking of "so & so wrote this particular game I like" it's Costikyan for Paranoia.
Answer is probably technically Steve Jackson, but I didn’t really think of him as a person. He was a brand name.
Suspect the actual answer is either Monte Cook (for Dark Space) or Jonathan Tweet (for Over the Edge).
Suspect the actual answer is either Monte Cook (for Dark Space) or Jonathan Tweet (for Over the Edge).
November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Also, probably, Steve Jackson for the same on-brand reason. But if I'm thinking of "so & so wrote this particular game I like" it's Costikyan for Paranoia.
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Melville has the same gravitas found in sword and sorcery.
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Melville has the same gravitas found in sword and sorcery.
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Really proud of the work we put into this puppy. You should check this out!
We are happy to say that we (finally) have found favor with the eldritch and unknowable campus bookstore, and the Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025 is available to order in print!
92 color pages, 3 original system-adventurous scenarios, and more!
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92 color pages, 3 original system-adventurous scenarios, and more!
payhip.com/b/YQlHV
Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025
The Adventure & Hobbyist Annual is a collection of system-adventurous scenarios, maps and more for use with your favorite tabletop roleplaying games. This is a 92-page 6"x9" softcover book with full-c...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Really proud of the work we put into this puppy. You should check this out!
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Until next year, it remains the case that
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Until next year, it remains the case that
Just sitting here, chewing celery, reminiscing about how many decades it took me to get the teleportation like being drunk ask a glass of water joke in HHGTTG.
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Just sitting here, chewing celery, reminiscing about how many decades it took me to get the teleportation like being drunk ask a glass of water joke in HHGTTG.