Fancy Zombie Games
@fancyzombiegames.bsky.social
Hello! I'm Jake (aka NoThatOtherJake)(33M), the sole proprietor of Fancy Zombie Games. Artist, Twitch Streamer, Forever-GM, Bird-Dad, Navy Sailor, and Avid Procrastinator. More to follow on products for OSR TTRPGs. Follow if you're interested. I love you!
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We got any TTRPG plans in the near future? Any projects you're working on and want to talk about?
I am having a blast running #Mothership #RPG ! It’s just such a great system with an ACE #GM guide (Warden Operations Manual). Started off the campaign with a bang using the Crashlanders framework, then started a slow burn towards the real #Horror. Shit’s about to get real for my players 😈 #TTRPG
November 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I am having a blast running #Mothership #RPG ! It’s just such a great system with an ACE #GM guide (Warden Operations Manual). Started off the campaign with a bang using the Crashlanders framework, then started a slow burn towards the real #Horror. Shit’s about to get real for my players 😈 #TTRPG
4) What do you guys think? Have you seen / done this? How did you feel about it? I’d love to hear!
#TTRPG #Starfinder #DnD #D&D #GM
#TTRPG #Starfinder #DnD #D&D #GM
3) But as a player, it felt awesome!! I took risks, I gloated, and I destroyed my opponent and we all cheered afterwards. As a player, I didn’t feel that it was a handout, but rather appropriate for the story we’re making together. And perhaps, in the future, I should reconsider my stance as the GM.
2) I wasn’t expecting favorable treatment, but it’s not the first time during the campaign that my PC and others in the group have been saved by the God Iomedae. To be clear - my PC would have died for sure without help. And my confliction is that I would not make someone invincible as the GM.
November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
4) What do you guys think? Have you seen / done this? How did you feel about it? I’d love to hear!
#TTRPG #Starfinder #DnD #D&D #GM
#TTRPG #Starfinder #DnD #D&D #GM
3) But as a player, it felt awesome!! I took risks, I gloated, and I destroyed my opponent and we all cheered afterwards. As a player, I didn’t feel that it was a handout, but rather appropriate for the story we’re making together. And perhaps, in the future, I should reconsider my stance as the GM.
2) I wasn’t expecting favorable treatment, but it’s not the first time during the campaign that my PC and others in the group have been saved by the God Iomedae. To be clear - my PC would have died for sure without help. And my confliction is that I would not make someone invincible as the GM.
1) So I’m a little conflicted about what happened in Sunday’s #Starfinder game. My Vesk Soldier had a climactic fight for the title of King 👑 During the fight, the GM messaged that I was buffed immensely by Iomedae (literally invincible). The fight was incredible! But my victory didn’t feel earned..
November 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
3) But as a player, it felt awesome!! I took risks, I gloated, and I destroyed my opponent and we all cheered afterwards. As a player, I didn’t feel that it was a handout, but rather appropriate for the story we’re making together. And perhaps, in the future, I should reconsider my stance as the GM.
2) I wasn’t expecting favorable treatment, but it’s not the first time during the campaign that my PC and others in the group have been saved by the God Iomedae. To be clear - my PC would have died for sure without help. And my confliction is that I would not make someone invincible as the GM.
1) So I’m a little conflicted about what happened in Sunday’s #Starfinder game. My Vesk Soldier had a climactic fight for the title of King 👑 During the fight, the GM messaged that I was buffed immensely by Iomedae (literally invincible). The fight was incredible! But my victory didn’t feel earned..
November 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
2) I wasn’t expecting favorable treatment, but it’s not the first time during the campaign that my PC and others in the group have been saved by the God Iomedae. To be clear - my PC would have died for sure without help. And my confliction is that I would not make someone invincible as the GM.
1) So I’m a little conflicted about what happened in Sunday’s #Starfinder game. My Vesk Soldier had a climactic fight for the title of King 👑 During the fight, the GM messaged that I was buffed immensely by Iomedae (literally invincible). The fight was incredible! But my victory didn’t feel earned..
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
1) So I’m a little conflicted about what happened in Sunday’s #Starfinder game. My Vesk Soldier had a climactic fight for the title of King 👑 During the fight, the GM messaged that I was buffed immensely by Iomedae (literally invincible). The fight was incredible! But my victory didn’t feel earned..
I just backed Entropic | A Death in Space Omnibus Hardcover on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/102...
This looks sick af! And I need an excuse to finally get #DeathInSpace on the table. #TTRPG #OSR #Zine @christianeichhorn.bsky.social has plenty of other great work!! 🔥
This looks sick af! And I need an excuse to finally get #DeathInSpace on the table. #TTRPG #OSR #Zine @christianeichhorn.bsky.social has plenty of other great work!! 🔥
Entropic | A Death in Space Omnibus Hardcover
Derelict, Xenophilia & CLVSTER in One Heavy Book
www.kickstarter.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I just backed Entropic | A Death in Space Omnibus Hardcover on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/102...
This looks sick af! And I need an excuse to finally get #DeathInSpace on the table. #TTRPG #OSR #Zine @christianeichhorn.bsky.social has plenty of other great work!! 🔥
This looks sick af! And I need an excuse to finally get #DeathInSpace on the table. #TTRPG #OSR #Zine @christianeichhorn.bsky.social has plenty of other great work!! 🔥
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I also have the core book but have not ran it yet. I recommend Haunted City from the Glass Cannon Network if you want a solid actual play of the game.
August 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I also have the core book but have not ran it yet. I recommend Haunted City from the Glass Cannon Network if you want a solid actual play of the game.
Calling myself out a bit on these “near future” projects, but I aim to have these all released by the end of the year. I mostly need to buckle down and work on art.
2/3 #MörkBorg scenarios are completely made (pending art) and playtested at least a few times so we’re gettin there!
#rpg #ttrpg
2/3 #MörkBorg scenarios are completely made (pending art) and playtested at least a few times so we’re gettin there!
#rpg #ttrpg
August 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I know I’m not the only one who struggles with #motivation sometimes. I watch this awesome video from Uncle Atom when I feel bad about my “pile of potential” and figured it could help you too!
youtu.be/NVbLpVcLc5g?...
#hobby #painting #miniatures #wargaming
youtu.be/NVbLpVcLc5g?...
#hobby #painting #miniatures #wargaming
Avoiding Your Hobby Motivation Traps
YouTube video by Tabletop Minions
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August 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I know I’m not the only one who struggles with #motivation sometimes. I watch this awesome video from Uncle Atom when I feel bad about my “pile of potential” and figured it could help you too!
youtu.be/NVbLpVcLc5g?...
#hobby #painting #miniatures #wargaming
youtu.be/NVbLpVcLc5g?...
#hobby #painting #miniatures #wargaming
Furthermore, even if you don’t run the other game, there’s still value as a GM to pick up a new book and peruse the setting and rules. Make a PC that you’ll never use just for fun. Grab a rule or story hook and tweak it as homebrew for the game you’re currently running. Give Solo-play a chance too!
Today’s #RPG thought: Play as many different #TTRPGs as you can! There’s (probably) not a perfect game system out there. Many have at least one mechanic that sticks with you.
One that comes to mind, “pushing the roll” from #CallOfCthulhu 7e. Most things can be re-attempted, but failure is harsh!
One that comes to mind, “pushing the roll” from #CallOfCthulhu 7e. Most things can be re-attempted, but failure is harsh!
August 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Furthermore, even if you don’t run the other game, there’s still value as a GM to pick up a new book and peruse the setting and rules. Make a PC that you’ll never use just for fun. Grab a rule or story hook and tweak it as homebrew for the game you’re currently running. Give Solo-play a chance too!
Today’s #RPG thought: Play as many different #TTRPGs as you can! There’s (probably) not a perfect game system out there. Many have at least one mechanic that sticks with you.
One that comes to mind, “pushing the roll” from #CallOfCthulhu 7e. Most things can be re-attempted, but failure is harsh!
One that comes to mind, “pushing the roll” from #CallOfCthulhu 7e. Most things can be re-attempted, but failure is harsh!
August 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Today’s #RPG thought: Play as many different #TTRPGs as you can! There’s (probably) not a perfect game system out there. Many have at least one mechanic that sticks with you.
One that comes to mind, “pushing the roll” from #CallOfCthulhu 7e. Most things can be re-attempted, but failure is harsh!
One that comes to mind, “pushing the roll” from #CallOfCthulhu 7e. Most things can be re-attempted, but failure is harsh!
Depends on the situation.
If the weaker one is a PC and they have a chance to kill a BBEG for instance, they earned it.
If a PC may die, is the enemy smart enough to a) recognize they’re down but not dead yet, b) decide this is the most tactical decision, and c) do so without risk then yeah
If the weaker one is a PC and they have a chance to kill a BBEG for instance, they earned it.
If a PC may die, is the enemy smart enough to a) recognize they’re down but not dead yet, b) decide this is the most tactical decision, and c) do so without risk then yeah
Hypothetical question for the GMs out there;
Let's say, you have a very powerful character who is helpless and a weaker character is about to take an action that would leave the stronger character dead to rights.
Do you kill the powerful character, or do something else?
#TTRPG
Let's say, you have a very powerful character who is helpless and a weaker character is about to take an action that would leave the stronger character dead to rights.
Do you kill the powerful character, or do something else?
#TTRPG
August 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Depends on the situation.
If the weaker one is a PC and they have a chance to kill a BBEG for instance, they earned it.
If a PC may die, is the enemy smart enough to a) recognize they’re down but not dead yet, b) decide this is the most tactical decision, and c) do so without risk then yeah
If the weaker one is a PC and they have a chance to kill a BBEG for instance, they earned it.
If a PC may die, is the enemy smart enough to a) recognize they’re down but not dead yet, b) decide this is the most tactical decision, and c) do so without risk then yeah
Introduce yourself with your top #TTRPG picks. Sure thing!
In somewhat particular order at this time:
#MörkBorg (all the “Borgs” really lol)
#Mothership
#CallOfCthulhu
#DungeonWorld
#ShadowDark
Honorable mentions:
#Pathfinder 2e
#Alien
#MonsterOfTheWeek
#ForbiddenLands
#OSR #BRP #PBTA
In somewhat particular order at this time:
#MörkBorg (all the “Borgs” really lol)
#Mothership
#CallOfCthulhu
#DungeonWorld
#ShadowDark
Honorable mentions:
#Pathfinder 2e
#Alien
#MonsterOfTheWeek
#ForbiddenLands
#OSR #BRP #PBTA
Introduce yourself with your top #TTRPG picks
No particular order, and subject to change daily:
Blades in the Dark
D&D 4E
Tachyon Squadron
Daggerheart
Legends of the Wulin
Stars Without Number
No particular order, and subject to change daily:
Blades in the Dark
D&D 4E
Tachyon Squadron
Daggerheart
Legends of the Wulin
Stars Without Number
Why not. Introduce yourself with your top #TTRPG picks. No particular order:
WEG Star Wars
Shadowrun 2nd Edition
Top Secret
D&D 4th edition (ohhhhh shit)
Marvel FASERIP RPG
Dogs in the Vineyard
Don't Rest Your Head
Fiasco
WEG Star Wars
Shadowrun 2nd Edition
Top Secret
D&D 4th edition (ohhhhh shit)
Marvel FASERIP RPG
Dogs in the Vineyard
Don't Rest Your Head
Fiasco
August 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Introduce yourself with your top #TTRPG picks. Sure thing!
In somewhat particular order at this time:
#MörkBorg (all the “Borgs” really lol)
#Mothership
#CallOfCthulhu
#DungeonWorld
#ShadowDark
Honorable mentions:
#Pathfinder 2e
#Alien
#MonsterOfTheWeek
#ForbiddenLands
#OSR #BRP #PBTA
In somewhat particular order at this time:
#MörkBorg (all the “Borgs” really lol)
#Mothership
#CallOfCthulhu
#DungeonWorld
#ShadowDark
Honorable mentions:
#Pathfinder 2e
#Alien
#MonsterOfTheWeek
#ForbiddenLands
#OSR #BRP #PBTA
Finished my first playthrough of the Dead Space remake last night. It was amazing to experience the setting and story again. So good!!
Very disappointed that #EA pulled the plug on a Dead Space 2 remake, which would be a 10/10 game.
#DeadSpace #Sci-Fi #Games #Twitch
Very disappointed that #EA pulled the plug on a Dead Space 2 remake, which would be a 10/10 game.
#DeadSpace #Sci-Fi #Games #Twitch
August 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Finished my first playthrough of the Dead Space remake last night. It was amazing to experience the setting and story again. So good!!
Very disappointed that #EA pulled the plug on a Dead Space 2 remake, which would be a 10/10 game.
#DeadSpace #Sci-Fi #Games #Twitch
Very disappointed that #EA pulled the plug on a Dead Space 2 remake, which would be a 10/10 game.
#DeadSpace #Sci-Fi #Games #Twitch
Sorry, been a bit since I posted..
#RPG tip: Consider using a “play-by-post” format to handle story transitions/downtime between sessions. Very handy when scheduling is difficult (we all know that’s the real BBEG). You may be surprised at how meaningful dialogue can be when you have time to think!
#RPG tip: Consider using a “play-by-post” format to handle story transitions/downtime between sessions. Very handy when scheduling is difficult (we all know that’s the real BBEG). You may be surprised at how meaningful dialogue can be when you have time to think!
August 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Sorry, been a bit since I posted..
#RPG tip: Consider using a “play-by-post” format to handle story transitions/downtime between sessions. Very handy when scheduling is difficult (we all know that’s the real BBEG). You may be surprised at how meaningful dialogue can be when you have time to think!
#RPG tip: Consider using a “play-by-post” format to handle story transitions/downtime between sessions. Very handy when scheduling is difficult (we all know that’s the real BBEG). You may be surprised at how meaningful dialogue can be when you have time to think!
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I love the concept of The Uncanny Valley because it implies that at some point in our evolution it was beneficial to identify when someone / something wasn’t *quite* human.
July 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I love the concept of The Uncanny Valley because it implies that at some point in our evolution it was beneficial to identify when someone / something wasn’t *quite* human.
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Chasing realism in games visuals is okay I guess.
I'd rather embrace characterful stylized weirdness.
I'd rather embrace characterful stylized weirdness.
July 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Chasing realism in games visuals is okay I guess.
I'd rather embrace characterful stylized weirdness.
I'd rather embrace characterful stylized weirdness.
I don’t get political often, but THIS. It’s got to happen.
The idea of a career politician should not exist , term limits should be installed across the board in all areas. The longer they remain in power the more distant they become to the public's wants and needs and the more susceptible they are to corruption.
July 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I don’t get political often, but THIS. It’s got to happen.
I can attest that reading Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master immediately helped me improve as a GM and has great lessons that are applicable to all genres / games. Definitely worth picking up!
#ttrpg #gm #dm #d&d #dnd
#ttrpg #gm #dm #d&d #dnd
Pick up Lazy DM books and fantastic adventures at the Sly Flourish Bookstore!
https://shop.slyflourish.com/
#dnd #ttrpg
https://shop.slyflourish.com/
#dnd #ttrpg
July 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM