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Bryan SpellBURN

@bryanspellman.bsky.social

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Native New Yorker in Indiana. Husband, Father, Eagle Scout & Nerd. Boardgamer, Roleplayer, Movie Buff, & Reader #TTPRG #DCC #ShadowDark #Mothership #CallOfCthulhu #D&D #Mausritter #Rush

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · Nov 23

Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks!

1. DCC
2. Weird Heroes of Public Access
3. ShadowDark
4. Mothership
5. Mausritter

Plus in a 5E bi-weekly campaign for 7 years

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 3h

Not that I've seen! Maybe @waywardstudios.bsky.social can answer.

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 12h

Finally @waywardstudios.bsky.social Horror Cinema Classics (HCC). It's DCC with 80s VHS Horror Tropes, be kind, back this (I was #1, eat it Meyers)! Retro Horror fun on a DCC Engine! They're coming to get you @waywardstudiosmark.bsky.social

#TTRPG #DCC #Horror

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...

Horror Cinema Classics RPG

Step into the chilling world of Horror Cinema Classics, a role-playing game that plunges players into the eerie, neon-lit nightmares of 1980s horror movies. Will you be the one to rewrite the script ...

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 12h

Next @ericanerdyyogi.bsky.social RagnaBorg! I got to play this at GenCon with Erika & it was a fantastic Viking Romp filled with Borgy action and DCC Magic. A fantastic blend, done right. A fun night at the table with tons of #YAYVIOLENCE & FROM THE REAR!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rag...

RAGNABORG RPG

Sail around Broken Midgard during the days of Ragnarok. A Viking-hack compatible with Mork Borg and Pirate Borg.

www.kickstarter.com

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 12h

3rd Party Creator ShoutOut: WHPA Zine! A fun romp through skate culture in the 70s/80s for WHPA! @kablooeyshane.bsky.social gave me a sneak peek...WOW

#TTRPG #WHPA

www.kickstarter.com/projects/148...

Coming soon: ROXIE'S ROLLERS a 3rd party zine for WHPA 13

Roxie’s Rollers is a 32-page zine for Weird Heroes of Public Access — a tribute to late-’70s and early-’80s Roller Derby + Beyond...

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 1d

Awesome Halloween Mail-Call!

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 3d

I am beside myself! HOLY SHIT!!!

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 8d

John The Balladeer by Manly Wade Wellman, an incredible collection of supernatural short stories set in Appalachia. Wonderful folklore of life in the mountains, its people & things that haunt the night. A MUST READ. Thanks @ceronomus.bsky.social @manlymikecurtis.bsky.social for the recommendation

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 12d

Purple Sorcerer’s Pledge Drive has just one day left!

If you don’t know them, they power @goodmangames.bsky.social with tools for DCC / MCC / Xcrawl & more. They also create amazing 3pp adventures.

They’ve done so much for the community—let’s support them!

#TTRPG

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Purple Sorcerer Games: 2025 Free Tools Pledge Drive

Purple Sorcerer Games is your source for exciting, affordable, fun-to-play adventures compatible with the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG from Goodman Games.

purplesorcerer.com

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 12d

Give me a day to get my Mani/Pedi done and I will be there :)

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 14d

@crawlclub.bsky.social
Proud to be the 2nd on BackerKit for Righteous Vow 3: A RPG Zine for Old School Gaming. Thanks @Crawl_Club!

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 15d

3d6 Down The Line. It's the only way to go! Thanks @manlymikecurtis.bsky.social I use this now in all my #TTRPG sessions. Even as a player I just do it while others mix and match. #ThisIsTheWay

youtu.be/Ye6tqaG-99Y?...

Emergent Play and the Funnel Experience

YouTube video by Goodman Games

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 16d

Backed and playing it at GameHole Con. Can't wait and THANK YOU for the recommendation!

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 16d

Proud to be the 1st backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Horror Cinema Classics RPG!

Let's GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @waywardstudios.bsky.social

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...

Horror Cinema Classics RPG

www.backerkit.com

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 16d

Damn dude...you be Raw Doggin' that flight ;)

youtube.com/shorts/j_NT8...

raw dogging is whatever you want it to be #AlwaysSunny

YouTube video by FX Networks

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 16d

will do...if I ignore you at GameHole then you have my answer ;)

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 16d

I am so HYPE for this game! @waywardstudios.bsky.social & the whole gang are just awesome people! Then you see the game, the theme, and their track record & I've been waiting for this release FOREVER! Noon CST / 1pm EST I will be there #TTRPG #DCC #Support3PP

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Get Ready for Horror Cinema Classics RPG

From Wayward Studios - Get Ready for Horror Cinema Classics RPG

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 17d

in the queue, up next. you better be good ;)

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 17d

Happy Birthday Bilbo, Frodo and The Hobbit!

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 18d

hahahaha. ENJOY!

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 18d

can't wait to hear/read the reports :) Hope you are having a blast!!! Also, please leave something for us bibliophiles at Powell's. I'll be there in November & hoping you don't gut the place ;)

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 19d

I love me some Half-Price Books! DCC, Call of Cthulhu, Christmas Albums and a CYOA Book for a friend. Good Haul Saturday @grapeape.bsky.social @goodmangames.bsky.social #TTRPG #HalfPriceBooks

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 20d

Proud to be the 134th 😎 on @BackerKit for Weird Frontiers Reference Guide.

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 22d

Nice read! Great blog! Need to read the Folklore posts but help needed: finished John The Balladeer (fantastic)...where do I go next????

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Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 22d

Safe Travels!!! Heading to portland about a month too late :( Though will be going to Powells Books for the big festival in November :)

Bryan SpellBURN @bryanspellman.bsky.social · 25d

Nice WHPA screen