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vicnan.bsky.social
@vicnan.bsky.social
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I get to play in a whole variety of things: work in tech, adjunct teach futures & systems thinking, play indie games & TTRPGs.


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Just shipped something I'm genuinely excited about 🎲
You know that feeling when you're GMing and you have no idea what your players actually want? Like, is this person into roleplay or combat? Do they know anyone else at the table?
Screenshot of TTRPGoblin's GM session analytics showing: Player types section with Achiever (1), Socialiser (1), and Philanthropist (4). Table Overview section displaying metrics: 2 New to You, 1.4 Avg Sessions with You, 5 New to System, 0 Avg Sessions with System, 80% Know Each Other, 0.5 Avg Shared Sessions, 4.4 Avg Sessions Per Player, 5 Avg Rating. Bottom section shows start of Player Connections area
July 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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(but also)

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.

(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
Karen Eiffel in Stranger than Fiction saying "no, they came pre smoked"
April 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Instead of sleeping in the morning of my last session, I woke up extra early, inspired to reflavour these 16 Southeast Asian-inspired spells that my players are rather enjoying. 🧙‍♂️ #TTRPGs #KalaMandala #SoutheastAsianFantasy

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A spell table. The spells: 1-1: Water Buffalo Strength: Gain +4 STR and immunity to mind-affecting magic (1 watch) 1-2: Naga Form: Transform lower body into serpentine tail; swim effortlessly; tail strike (d8 damage) (d6 turns) 1-3: Jungle Camouflage: Skin patterns match surroundings; near-invisibility when still (1 turn) 1-4: Garuda Wings: Sprout wings allowing flight; create powerful gusts (1 turn) 2-1: Wayang Kulit: Create animated shadow puppets that can spy, distract, or deliver messages (1 watch) 2-2: Ancestor Calling: Summons ancestors who grants one skill to each all allies (all who gain a skill gain 1 Fatigue) (1 day) 2-3: Spirit House: Create shelter that pacifies local spirits and protects area (1 watch) 2-4: Betel Trance: Induce trance to communicate with spirits and see invisible entities (1 turn) 3-1: Batik Binding: Magical cloth patterns restrain target; DEX save to avoid (d6 turns) 3-2: Durian Shell: Skin becomes tough and spiked; +2 armor; attackers take 1 damage (3 turns) 3-3: Nine Spires Shield: Create magical dome; all inside gain +3 armor and magic immunity (d6 turns) 3-4: Sacred Thread Binding: Create boundary that spirits/demons cannot cross. Caster can choose other creatures with varying rates of success (1 watch) 4-1: Gamelan Charm: Summon ethereal musical instruments that play entrancing melodies. All who hear must save WIL or be transfixed (d4 turns) 4-2: Voice of Command: Target must save WIL or follow one reasonable command (Immediate) 4-3: Courtly Illusion: Create illusions of wealth/status that fool all senses (1 watch) 4-4: Spirit Palace: Transport to spectral palace where full rest takes only 1 turn of real time. Caster retains 1 Fatigue. Only once per week. Below the table are pencil sketches of characters performing magical rituals with mystical symbols or diagrams visible.
March 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Though I built this a while ago and I should fix reformatting, sharing some love for the upcoming game feature on #ttrpgoblin. I used this so much (#adhd brain) and especially love that it gives me links to the various chat groups!
A screenshot of an upcoming gaming sessions schedule from what appears to be TTRPGoblin. The command '/upcoming' is shown in a purple box at the top with timestamp 01:23. The list shows five scheduled tabletop RPG sessions: 'Josh's Learn to Play D&D' on March 1, 'Snakes and Cleavers' on March 2, 'Legends in the Mist (playtest)' on March 8, 'The Museum of Natural History Wants to Acquire My Sandwich' on March 23, and 'Learn to Play Paranoia: Stop the Bomb!' on March 29. Each entry includes the time, days from now, and a blue 'Link to Group Chat' text.
February 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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I know it seems like a small thing, but this was so painful to troubleshoot - we have automatic password reset available for GMs now!
#buildinpublic
A password reset screen for TTRPGoblin website with a dark background. The page displays the TTRPGoblin logo (a pixelated green goblin character) and name in teal text at the top. Below is an email input field, followed by a teal 'Request Password Reset' button. At the bottom, there's text reading 'Don't have an account?' with a blue 'Signup here' link underneath.
February 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🎲 Data showed per-player priced games filled faster, so we've streamlined pricing!

Simplified to per-player pricing only
New min/max player sliders protect GM downside
Session viability checks coming soon

GMs: Faster bookings, protected minimums 📈
#TTRPG #GameMaster #DnD #RPGSEA #BuildInPublic
A minimalist interface showing player count selection with two numbers: '4' labeled as 'min' and '6' labeled as 'max'. The numbers are displayed in large white text on dark grey squares. Below them is a grey slider bar with two movable points, currently set to 4 and 6. The question 'what is the minimum & maximum number of players?*' appears at the top. The entire interface has a soft sage green background.
February 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Having the tool I built for myself grow to a larger audience has meant that now GMs get people they don't know signing up for games. Lovely problem, but I always wanna keep folk safe - so this morning's build helps GMs get info on players (whether they've played on TTRPGoblin before or not) #ttrpg
A dark-themed notification screen showing a player signup for a "Paranoia: Shiny Edition" game session. The message includes player rating information (5.0/5 stars) and three response buttons: "Approve", "Reject", and "Unknown Player - Info Needed". A navigation bar at the bottom displays "Menu", "Message", and a link icon. Plant and flower emojis precede the greeting "Hi". A dark-themed information screen showing player details with a magnifying glass and user icon at the top. The screen lists shared group memberships between the viewer and another player, including various gaming communities and specific game sessions. A summary at the bottom indicates the player's participation in 6 oneshot games and membership in 11 TTRPGoblin telegram groups. The interface displays timestamps and uses a consistent text hierarchy for different information types. A dark-themed confirmation screen showing multiple messages: a signup confirmation at the top, followed by a welcome message emphasizing community safety and the need for player verification. The messages are timestamped at 12:49. A prominent "Verify Me" button appears below the messages, with a navigation bar at the bottom containing "Menu", "Message", and link icons. The interface uses white text on dark backgrounds with consistent message spacing and formatting.
February 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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A sneak peek of what I've been building - a web interface for the games that GMs organise using my telegram bot, so that they have a pretty looking landing page for their own marketing (link in bios, perhaps?).

Trying to get better at building in public, hold me honest to it please internet folk! 💕
A website interface showing a user profile and ttrpg oneshot listings. At the top is a navigation bar with a URL input and controls. Below that is a profile section displaying a username and location in Singapore. The main content features a game event card with an illustrated banner showing stylized text and artwork. The event details are presented in a structured format with icons for time, location, cost, and player count. A status indicator shows '1 seat left' and there's a location tag labeled 'Cairn'. At the bottom of the screen is a small badge indicating the platform 'Built in toddle'. The interface uses a clean, modern design with clear hierarchy and visual organization of information." A Telegram post from 'TTRPGoblin - Find Games' channel with 29 subscribers. The post features a game listing for 'Snakes & Cleavers', displayed with a banner image showing yellow text and a sepia-toned illustration. The post includes a waitlist notice, seeking one more player. Game details show GM Vicnan running Cairn system, with a flavor text about three sisters and Sisu Wa blade. Event information lists the date (2 Mar 25), time (02:00 pm GMT+08), location (Aljunied/Dakota/Paya Lebar), and $10 token fee. Current players (KJ, Agret, JC, j*, Lam) are listed at the bottom. The post has 31 views and includes a 'Sign Up' button. The interface uses Telegram's dark theme with navigation icons at the bottom.
February 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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How's this for an artefact to give folk who don't know Paranoia a bit of a taste for the game? I'm always looking to recruit new players to try the game! (but it's not D&D) #ParanoiaRPG #TTRPG
A cyberpunk-styled bingo card titled 'TROUBLESHOOTER BINGO' with bright cyan and magenta borders. The 4x4 grid contains humorous scenarios common to troubleshooters: Row 1: Used 'technically correct' to win an argument Received promotion for spectacular failure Fixed equipment by hitting it repeatedly Volunteered for mandatory fun time Row 2: Proved innocence using circular logic Filed form for form-filing Got medals for a mission you didn't do Found joy treasonous Row 3: Became team leader by process of elimination Followed contradictory orders perfectly Reported yourself before others could Survived a 'routine' equipment test Row 4: Made paperwork disappear with more paperwork Proved conspiracy theory with conspiracy theory Won argument by redefining all the words Got new clone before breakfast At the bottom, there's a reminder in futuristic font stating: 'REMINDER: FUN IS COMPULSORY'
January 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
A GIF showing Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation making a dismissive waving gesture with his hand. He's wearing his signature Starfleet command uniform in burgundy and black, and the scene takes place on what appears to be the bridge of the Enterprise. The gesture is often used as a reaction GIF to dismiss something.
January 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Thank you! And looking forward to hearing 😂 sheet wise I'd ideally move the armour number over to the left if I can figure it out - I moved the quick rules panel so that players could fold it up and have their stats + rules visible during (rare) combat!
A folded brochure-style character sheet for a tabletop roleplaying game, partially folded showing 2 panels. The left page contains empty sections for character details including 'Name,' 'People Folk' (with four attribute icons for STR, DEX, WIL, and HP), 'Skills/Spells,' and 'First Job.' The right page details game rules including '3 Rules' (Must Get Involved, Must Make Money, Must Prioritise Guild Orders), Quick Rules for saves and attacks, and extensive rest mechanics. The document has a hand-drawn aesthetic with medieval-style illustrations of adventurers decorating the corners and features bordered sections with decorative flourishes.
December 30, 2024 at 5:24 AM
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In any case - here's my take on the amazing signup brochure as a character sheet (that my players LOVED) from Kala Mandala; taking inspiration from Cairn's sheet, and making use of more of @munkao.bsky.social's amazing art. Will be giving it a shot in 2 weeks! #ttrpg #kalamandala
A detailed rulebook and character guide for 'The BAWAN Meddling Association', styled like a tabletop RPG manual. The page has three main sections: Left side contains game rules including combat mechanics and rest periods. Center shows the organization's structure with four ranks (Trainee, Junior, Senior, and Expert Meddler) and their benefits. Bottom center displays eight different playable non-human races illustrated as simple sketches: Monkey Folk (Macaque and Gibbon), Bear Folk, Bearcat Folk, Pig Folk, Buffalo Folk, Otter Folk, and Lizard Folk. The right side features an elaborate pencil illustration of three anthropomorphic characters. The page is decorated with fantasy-style borders and ornaments. The three core rules prominently displayed are: Must Get Involved, Must Make Money, and Must Prioritise Guild Orders. A character sheet template for The BAWAN Meddling Association. The form is divided into sections: Top left has spaces for Name and People Folk type, followed by four attribute boxes labeled STR (with a fist icon), DEX (with an up arrow), WIL (with a spiral sun), and HP (with a hand icon). Below that is a 'Skills/Spells' section with multiple blank lines. The center features an area styled like a Southeast Asian rattan backpack carrier with 10 blank slots titled 'Your Items' with an armour seal at the top. The bottom shows a 'GOLD' section with space for tracking currency, noting an '880g annual membership fee'. The right side has a blank 'More Information' section large decorated scroll-like. All sections are drawn in a hand-sketched style with decorative borders and medieval fantasy aesthetics.
December 30, 2024 at 4:49 AM
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Friday nights hit different when you need to get a roast started at eight in the morning.
Top view of a mortar and pestle with ground spices in it on a wooden table.
December 27, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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Players' feedback on the adventure, to others in a group chat of TTRPG players we're a part of. 🥹 To think it was a brand new adventure and system that has made me more confident in running games! I now want to run all the games and systems. Come play if you're in Singapore (or online?)
A chat conversation screenshot showing enthusiastic reactions after a gaming session. Messages include 'GAIS THIS GAME IS SUPER FUN', 'did y'all just end?', 'Yessss', '100/100 must try', and multiple people saying 'Time flew so fast'. Profile pictures are pixelated/blurred. Messages are timestamped around 23:15-23:37. There's also a purple crystal ball emoji next to a truncated system message saying 'This session is over, but here's a...'
December 22, 2024 at 7:24 AM
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We loved how deadly combat felt, and my players were monkeys channeling orang minyank, or had toyols; having music from SEA was also very special while playing a ttrpg (instead of ye olde tavern music). Absolutely recommend. Cat got jealous at how absorbed everyone was. 3/3
A tabletop gaming setup with a computer showing concept art of insect-like creatures in a digital workspace. A brown cat is walking across the wooden table, which is scattered with gaming materials including character sheets, dice, and a green dice rolling tray. Various gaming accessories and containers are visible in the background.
December 21, 2024 at 2:40 AM
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I ran @munkao.bsky.social 's Stirring the Hornet's Nest at Het Thamsya last night; also my first time playing Cairn (I'm newish to #ttrpg and rarely GM) and it was GLORIOUS. 1/3
A setup for a tabletop RPG session showing a monitor displaying the title 'Stirring the Hornet's Nest at Het Thamsya' with ornate decorative borders and a temple sketch. Below it are rulebooks including the 'Kala Mandala Playbook (Early Access 0.13)' with cover art showing warriors on horseback in an Asian-inspired style.
December 21, 2024 at 2:40 AM
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I'm so glad I started playing TTRPGs about 18 months ago - and that building my little toy ttrpgoblin has also let me meet so many other gamemasters and players, as well as explore new systems (and try running games myself!). #rpgsea #ttrpg #singapore
December 18, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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I had to do the cheat sheet - have it handy, so now actually looking forward to a social scene that I'm not sure what to do to ✨add spice✨

The graphic I whipped up, and the printout from my handy thermal printer.
December 14, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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Excited to running @munkao.bsky.social's adventure and a new system next week! Urgh so pretty that I had to also get PDFs of everything for the art and maps for the session.
A screenshot of a tabletop RPG game listing showing details for 'Stirring the Hornet's Nest at Het Thamsya'. The game is GM'ed by Vicnan, seeking 4 more players, scheduled for Dec 20 at 7:00 PM. The setting is described as a Southeast Asian-inspired fantasy world where players must help rescue an abbot from a temple filled with automatons and wasp monsters. The game costs $10 per player and currently has two players (KJ and JC) signed up. A pencil sketch of a Southeast Asian temple in traditional architectural style, with a peaked roof featuring ornate decorative elements and palm trees in the background. A lone figure in robes stands before the temple entrance, and large, swirling clouds loom overhead. A pencil sketch showing the interior of what appears to be a temple or tunnel. Large, nest-like structures are visible along the walls, and giant wasps can be seen flying in the background. The scene has a foreboding atmosphere with detailed shading and texture. A detailed pencil drawing of a mechanical device that appears to be an automaton or clockwork creation in the shape of a turtle or tortoise. It features ornate decorative patterns on its circular shell, mechanical legs, and a stylized head with gear-like elements.
December 14, 2024 at 2:49 AM
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Throwback to my first time running Paranoia's all new shiny edition - Paranoia was also the first system I ever ran, despite starting as a D&D player. Am still a baby GM & Player but I love #paranoia #ttrpg (and that's assistant GM Gytha, and yes after #pratchett 's Gytha Ogg 😂)
An overhead view of a wooden table with a tabletop gaming or role-playing character sheet on a red clipboard. A wheel of Brie cheese and what appears to be a dice organizer are also on the table. A brown tabby cat is sitting at the table, looking down at the items. Part of a gray chair and someone's bare feet are visible at the edge of the frame.
December 12, 2024 at 2:55 PM