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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6h

I often do the same thing when cataloguing my previous session notes. I used to just name them by the date, but I could never find any of the info I was looking for. Plus, naming each session makes it feel like an episode of a show!

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6h

One kind of TTRPG product I will always justify buying is books of random tables. I rely heavily on random tables in my game prep because it pushes me in directions I wouldn’t normally go. If I don’t have solid ideas for an NPC or location, I roll on some tables and let that spark my creativity #dnd

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 22h

Can’t go wrong with Andy Weir, I’ve read both ”The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary.” I’m looking forward to the movie next year!

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 22h

What I mean to say is, it’s an absolute crime that Maid Sama, Toradora, and Ouran Host Club never got second seasons. Fans would love it!
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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 22h

It’s important for storytellers to experience new genres of storytelling. It helps us to continue to grow. Slice-of-life’s emphasis is on relationships, and understanding how relationships can be complicated helps me write better ones for my ttrpg games.
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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 22h

I never realized I would like slice-of-life anime until my wife introduced me to shows like Fruits Basket and Maid Sama. I wasn’t sure if I would like it at first, but I got super invested and now it’s one of my favorite genres of anime!
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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 4d

Agreed, they are both very LOTR coded. Personally, I enjoy dwarves in my world because they reliably fit the same niche, which is supplying metals and gems while protecting the world above from the world beneath. Halflings less so, but I like Eberron’s take where they‘re nomadic and ride dinosaurs

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 4d

I can see that. For yourself, is it more about dwarves and halflings appearance and aesthetics, or the role they fill in the world?

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The Tabletop Bellhop (Moe T) @tabletopbellhop.com · 5d

Southwest Ontario and MI followers:

Just a reminder that our Tabletop Swap board game trade day is tomorrow.

11-3pm at Hidden Trail Experiences in Windsor Ontario.

tabletopbellhop.com/swap/

Bring your old games, make room, and maybe pick up some new games!

Tabletop Swap - Board Game Swap Meet

Buy / Sell / Trade games at our Board Game Swap Meet.

tabletopbellhop.com

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 5d

One of the ways I’d let my players solve this is to find a landmark that has a shadow that points in a particular direction (a church steeple or obelisk). Since all the people’s shadows are on the move, the only shadows you can trust are ones not attached to people.

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

Scheduling conflicts are the bane of all social functions 😂. Have you considered play by post? I have an online group that meets once a month, and having that alongside our normal session has helped get through some of the side quest stuff.

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

Who knew sleeping outside in the monster-infested forest™️ would have consequences? 🤷‍♂️

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 7d

Looks really fun! Is it easy to pick up and play for a one-shot?

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 7d

Awesome thoughts! I think magic/tech development would depend a lot on a culture’s reception to magical abilities. Historical events, like wars, famines, and plagues might also impact what kind of magic is developed, but I can see magic societies like gnomes being really advanced compared to others.

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 7d

I didn’t make it very far 😅

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 8d

I’m feeling creative, so it’s time to do some DnD prep!

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 8d

I’m feeling creative, so it’s time to do some DnD prep!

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 8d

You’ve got this! I also get nervous leading up to every game session—it keeps me on my toes.

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 9d

I’m thinking about getting into Pauper, but I’m not well-versed in 60-card constructed…is it a format where net-decking is expected/encouraged?
#mtg #pauper #magicthegathering

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 9d

I’m sorry to hear that. A couple of years ago a few of my games fell apart because of scheduling conflicts and my absolute burnout with the weekly schedule. It can be frustrating when life gets in the way of things we enjoy. I hope you’re able to get a regular DnD game back together soon.

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 9d

Screenshot of a scene from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” where two commoners say “Listen: strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.”

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 9d

Same haha! I like to think I’m old school or serious, but I think I have too many 5e tendencies to be that hardcore. I’m more interested in telling a fun story than killing characters or making an (extremely) challenging game experience.

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 9d

Wish I could attend, this sounds really fun!

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 9d

Share the last 4 TTRPGs you played and expose your gaming habits:

D&D 5e
Cairn
Tales of the Valiant
Call of Cthulhu

Marty Jopson @martyjopson.bsky.social · 9d

Share the last 4 TTRPGs you played and exposed your gaming habits.

Vaesen
The Wildsea
Dragonbane
Traveller (latest Mongoose version)

Steve Dempsey @gbsteve.bsky.social · 10d

Share the last 4 TTPRGs you played and expose your gaming habits.
Swyvers
Trail of Cthulhu
Cloud Empress
Mythic Bastionland

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 10d

Looking to personalize your Spelljammer campaign? Get rid of the Astral Sea and replace it with something more sci-fi. I went with something like Stargates, but pick something that fits your vision!
#dnd #ttrpg

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 10d

Excuse the pun, but what is the point of a sign like that?

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