Prof Murder, Your Host
@profmurder.bsky.social
AKA Adrian Berk
English Prof 25+ yrs
#TTRPG Plotter and Player 40+ yrs
Decidedly from NJ 50+ yrs
He/Him
English Prof 25+ yrs
#TTRPG Plotter and Player 40+ yrs
Decidedly from NJ 50+ yrs
He/Him
Pinned
“For, while the tale of how we suffer, and how we are delighted, and how we may triumph is never new, it always must be heard. There isn't any other tale to tell, it's the only light we've got in all this darkness.”
James Baldwin, Sonny's Blues
James Baldwin, Sonny's Blues
New #ttrpg acquisitions, some of which I got back at #metatopia 2025.
December 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
New #ttrpg acquisitions, some of which I got back at #metatopia 2025.
Teach. Write. Travel. Charity. Game.
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
Re-post with your quote or drop your take below.
November 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Teach. Write. Travel. Charity. Game.
Today’s GM blathering:
When bringing new people into the hobby in general or a specific game, try to avoid saying that they “don’t need to know the rules to play.” Instead go with “you don’t need to know the rules to start. I can help you learn them.” It helps avoid future heartache. Trust me.
When bringing new people into the hobby in general or a specific game, try to avoid saying that they “don’t need to know the rules to play.” Instead go with “you don’t need to know the rules to start. I can help you learn them.” It helps avoid future heartache. Trust me.
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today’s GM blathering:
When bringing new people into the hobby in general or a specific game, try to avoid saying that they “don’t need to know the rules to play.” Instead go with “you don’t need to know the rules to start. I can help you learn them.” It helps avoid future heartache. Trust me.
When bringing new people into the hobby in general or a specific game, try to avoid saying that they “don’t need to know the rules to play.” Instead go with “you don’t need to know the rules to start. I can help you learn them.” It helps avoid future heartache. Trust me.
“You see, having papal authority is a lot like… baseball. I get no where unless the team wins.”
November 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“You see, having papal authority is a lot like… baseball. I get no where unless the team wins.”
Rewatching Bronson with Tom Hardy. Still brilliant. Would love to screen it for my students but I doubt even I could get away with that.
November 29, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Rewatching Bronson with Tom Hardy. Still brilliant. Would love to screen it for my students but I doubt even I could get away with that.
So It may just be me, but I don't feel comfortable asking for people to back a crowdfunding I am interested in as a gift. So as a result, more than one yet to be released product was not eligible for the holiday gift listing. which is a touch disappointing.
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
So It may just be me, but I don't feel comfortable asking for people to back a crowdfunding I am interested in as a gift. So as a result, more than one yet to be released product was not eligible for the holiday gift listing. which is a touch disappointing.
Happy to see some suggestions. I already gave my partner 3 to choose from :)
Let's get an indie ttrpg HYPE TRAIN going and recommend some cool games for people to buy/gift.
If you're a small #ttrpg creator (or there's an indie game you really love) drop a quick pitch and a link below.
🚅🎲🎲🎲🌟🌟
If you're a small #ttrpg creator (or there's an indie game you really love) drop a quick pitch and a link below.
🚅🎲🎲🎲🌟🌟
November 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Happy to see some suggestions. I already gave my partner 3 to choose from :)
After leaving the cult she grew up in, joining an adventuring party seemed like a reasonable de-escalation.
DND QUESTION OF THE DAY!!
Why did your character decide to become an adventurer?
Why did your character decide to become an adventurer?
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
After leaving the cult she grew up in, joining an adventuring party seemed like a reasonable de-escalation.
Which archaic weapon is my partner?
Answer: Trebuchet
Answer: Trebuchet
November 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Which archaic weapon is my partner?
Answer: Trebuchet
Answer: Trebuchet
You have two muppets inside you.
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
You have two muppets inside you.
Introduce yourself with 5 Shows you’ve been to.
Nine Inch Nails
U2
Archers of Loaf
Lords of Acid
Carfax Abbey
Nine Inch Nails
U2
Archers of Loaf
Lords of Acid
Carfax Abbey
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
Kendrick Lamar
Freezepop
Lucky boys confusion
They might be giants
Postal service/death cab for cutie
Kendrick Lamar
Freezepop
Lucky boys confusion
They might be giants
Postal service/death cab for cutie
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve been to:
David Bowie
Prince
Nine Inch Nails
Tori Amos
The Monkeys
David Bowie
Prince
Nine Inch Nails
Tori Amos
The Monkeys
November 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 Shows you’ve been to.
Nine Inch Nails
U2
Archers of Loaf
Lords of Acid
Carfax Abbey
Nine Inch Nails
U2
Archers of Loaf
Lords of Acid
Carfax Abbey
Amen.
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Amen.
The Spycraft/Shadowforce Archer are some of my older game books I still have in my library which is wild in its own way. Not sure when I will get to run it again so may be passing them along at some point. A solid used of the D20 system with good GM tools.
On Wednesday We Wear Black
Shadowforce Archer by Patrick Kapera and Kevin Wilson published by Alderac Entertainment Group
#ttrpg
Shadowforce Archer by Patrick Kapera and Kevin Wilson published by Alderac Entertainment Group
#ttrpg
November 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Spycraft/Shadowforce Archer are some of my older game books I still have in my library which is wild in its own way. Not sure when I will get to run it again so may be passing them along at some point. A solid used of the D20 system with good GM tools.
“You are somebody’s world.”
Seems Slugblaster is going on the Xmas list
Seems Slugblaster is going on the Xmas list
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“You are somebody’s world.”
Seems Slugblaster is going on the Xmas list
Seems Slugblaster is going on the Xmas list
The Last Dragon prequel featuring Sho Nuff’s origin story.
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Last Dragon prequel featuring Sho Nuff’s origin story.
Could make for an interesting game centered around playing patrons for adventuring parties. All about coordination, logistics, politics and dealing with fallout of murder hobo shenanigans.
“We can just use gold to hire mercenaries to do the dungeon instead.”
Ok. The five mercs you hire go on to have an incredibly rewarding adventure slaying monsters, bonding, and come back with badass weapons while you all sit around. Great game, guys. See you next week.
Ok. The five mercs you hire go on to have an incredibly rewarding adventure slaying monsters, bonding, and come back with badass weapons while you all sit around. Great game, guys. See you next week.
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Could make for an interesting game centered around playing patrons for adventuring parties. All about coordination, logistics, politics and dealing with fallout of murder hobo shenanigans.
Amen. The last decade of social media has helped condition me to be more reserved in how I engage with it. Really wish such growth for everyone.
Among the things social media has caused, it's the lack of realization of boundaries. Some thoughts are for the group chat, some are for Discord, some are just to be shared on the phone or in person with your friends, some are to be kept to yourself.
Not every single thought needs to be public.
Not every single thought needs to be public.
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Amen. The last decade of social media has helped condition me to be more reserved in how I engage with it. Really wish such growth for everyone.
Some interesting discussions about colonialism around Orwell’s “Shooting and Elephant” in today’s class.
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Some interesting discussions about colonialism around Orwell’s “Shooting and Elephant” in today’s class.
Amen.
there is almost no feedback I will reflexively ignore as a game developer but “you shouldn’t name something X because people don’t know that word” is one of them. oh no! You might learn a new word! God forbid you take away a piece of knowledge from a game that’s not a brand of gun or some shit lol
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Amen.
Where my head is at:
Radiohead - Let Down
YouTube video by Newfound Recordings
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Where my head is at:
Introduce yourself with 4 spaceships
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Introduce yourself with 4 spaceships
A god damn holiday
Today in 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on KTMA in St. Paul Minnesota. #MST3K
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A god damn holiday
This was the backstory of The Matrix. It didn't work out well.
A 25-person startup is developing technology to block the sun and turn down the planet’s thermostat.
The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.
Read more: politi.co/4iaojIc
The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.
Read more: politi.co/4iaojIc
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This was the backstory of The Matrix. It didn't work out well.
Giving running #Daggerheart solo for my wife a go. Thus far, a rousing success.
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Giving running #Daggerheart solo for my wife a go. Thus far, a rousing success.