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Mr. Puzzle Dungeon. Author of Aberrant Reflections and The Seers Sanctum. Currently working on: A Familiar Tower. Mid-life time achievement Carnie Award winner. πŸŽ‰

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Two more Flatline on the Block maps!

06.03.2026 10:37 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Building Out From the Megadungeon or Just in Time Prep Introduction If you've read many of my posts, or interacted with me much online you've probably gathered that I'm an inveterate procrastinator. This exte...

Just finished up a blog post about how I prepared for, and continue prepping for my Shadowdark/ Caverns of Thracia campaign. If you're like me and prefer improvisation and light work to Blorb and legwork, give it a read. Hell, give it a read anyway!

billhook.bearblog.dev/building-out...

06.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Anything from the bone man is an instant back

11.12.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lizard Wizard magic Song titles as spell names. Spread a little bit of authorial love for a whole lotta fun.

Here ANOTHER idea of how to grab some fresh spells. Lizard Wizard magic! puzzledungeon.com/lizard-wizar...

05.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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20 level-less spells Some fresh-ish magic to switch up your games. Born from spark tables.

Here are some spells I've been enjoying using at my table. πŸ§™
puzzledungeon.com/20-level-les...

05.03.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After several mishaps, they arrived at our warehouse! Shipping will start next week (a couple of weeks later for our US backers). This is the first time we've had a delay with our Kickstarter projects, and sorry about that!

05.03.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Fun look at how a fellow gm runs one of my favorites. I agree with a lot of the ratings/assessments. Replacing the turnstile with metal detectors sounds like a super fun change ❀️

05.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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D&D 5E (2024) - D&D 2024 Is Now OFFICIALLY Called "5.5e" Settling a debate that has lasted for over two years, the current edition of Dungeons & Dragons, which has been known by various names up until now, has finally received an official designation: D&D 5...

"You’re going to hear people say that they won, and we lost because we said this wasn't a 5.5e, but your voices calling it that forced us to admit it's actually 5.5e. Those people will only be half right. They wonβ€”and so did we."
www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-...

03.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2
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I'm Bringing Accuracy Back β€” Prismatic Wasteland Into the Odd famously jettisoned the β€œroll to hit” aspect of D&D derived combat. How can accuracy, specifically reducing an opponent’s accuracy by means of sand in the eyes or otherwise, be re-introdu...

If you ask someone how Into the Odd has streamlined their games, they will probably mention removing the "to hit" roll and just rolling damage.

I blasphemously ask the question: can we re-incorporate accuracy and missed attacks with Into the Odd without turning it into a major slog?
#osr #ttrpg

03.03.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 5

Great post from a great blogger.

If I could add one thing, it would be to *read* more blogs as well. I have been in a bit of a reading slump for a while, and getting out of it, it is amazing how much it inspires me to write. If nothing else, because I see something I disagree with and must respond

02.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great breakdown of contents and composition. Bookmarking this post for future reference. I need to get off my butt and write-up what I loved about the rest of this triptych by @bradkerr.net and @skullfungus.bsky.social

01.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tiny Epics: Small Souls in a Big World! The small ones among us are sometimes overlooked, but they surely have grand tales to tell! This March, let's explore these tiny epics for the RPG Blog Carnival!

The small ones among us are may be overlooked, but they surely have grand tales to tell! Let's explore these tiny epics in the #ttrpg Blog Carnival. Smol mouse & a needle sword? A Shadow of the Colossus boss fight? Share your creations early! Final roundup on March 31
errantthinking.com/tiny-epics/

01.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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The Explorateur: Issue #17 Monthly design jams, critique, theory, and inspiration for tabletop rpg designers by rpg designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.

A short and very busy month on the road means this month's Explorateur is light. I mean, it's still a mace to face with design links, but it's not the usual two-hander.

I'm doing this new thing with the intro where I share three design/creative/craft ideas.

www.explorersdesign.com/explorateur-...

01.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

We only need about a dozen more or so more backers in the next three hours to reach the Cloud Empress Conversion Kit goal, and bring @hodagrpg.bsky.social in on the action!

27.02.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The accomplishment of "We Read the Bloggies" is incredible. In just a few weeks they produces nearly the same number of episodes as Blogs on Tape has in almost 9 years. Bravo to everyone involved, that's incredible.

26.02.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Actually, it'd be neat if you displayed that info live and then folks will convince their friends to buy so their favorite color wins.

27.02.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I expect a stat breakdown of how many reds versus blues were Mr wasteland.

27.02.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

How dare @elmchu.bsky.social be such a helpful and efficient member of the community all the time!

26.02.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We hit a stretch goal. All physical orders get stickers included free of charge!

26.02.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Get Ready for Skullboy's Illustrated Guide to Demons From Better Legends - Get Ready for Skullboy's Illustrated Guide to Demons

This message has been brought to you by Skullboy’s illustrated guide to Demonsβ€”coming this May. www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

26.02.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the unlikely (but totally metal 🀘) event that A Familiar Tower reaches 666 backers @betterlegends.bsky.social shall enlist the aid of his dark patron and summon forth a demon sticker that is so rad your pinky and index finger may never retract again (sorry not sorry). #zinemonth

26.02.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

there's only a handful of folks out there doing puzzle dungeons and directsun's one of the first and best!

26.02.2026 18:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

WTB a 5 minute loop of the mootsack bumper from Between Two Cairns.

26.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

β€˜Twas a pleasure! This is a fantastic and approachable series on whipping something up for your table’s enjoyment, so definitely give it your vote!
#bloggies

23.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The current beat is actually @bobbymcelver.bsky.social . I put together the older bumper which features Brad batman.

26.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ninienne of the Lake #oc #sketchbook

26.02.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 290 πŸ” 79 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Familiar Tower A new escape room adventure for Old-School Essentials. A polished puzzle box dungeon you’ll solve from the inside.

Last 24 hours for my escape room wizard tower A Familiar Tower! Hop on now if you want a puzzle dungeon inspired by Zelda and 80s fantasy. puzzledungeon.com/tower?ref=bsky

26.02.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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The Bloggies: Bonus Rounds Welcome to The Bloggies. You're currently voting for the second week of the Bloggies, the bonus round! What are the Bonus Rounds? Best Debut Blog, Best Series, and Best Overall Post. What are The Blog...

Did you know it's the last day to vote for the bloggies!? I certainly had forgotten. Also, did you know that John from 3d6dtl narrated the designing dungeons course by @riseupcomus.bsky.social? What a pleasant surprise! Go vote now 😁
forms.gle/d6YbnUqiuypv...

26.02.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of the blog Rise Up Comus

A screenshot of the blog Rise Up Comus

Feeling stuck keying a room?
Look around you.
Look around you.
Look around you.

Then, write what you see.

riseupcomus.blogspot.com/2026/02/unbl...

24.02.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

Twist it for @hodagrpg.bsky.social !

26.02.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0