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Hello! My name is Josh and I like RPGs.
Here's an overview of some of my current projects:
His Majesty the Worm - A new/old-school, tarot-based, megadungeon crawler
Dungeon Design Course - Make a dungeon with me!
Knock! - Adventure gaming bric-a-brac
Here's an overview of some of my current projects:
His Majesty the Worm - A new/old-school, tarot-based, megadungeon crawler
Dungeon Design Course - Make a dungeon with me!
Knock! - Adventure gaming bric-a-brac
I have said before and will say again that it is such a loss that we no longer get covers of this caliber for fantasy books.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I have said before and will say again that it is such a loss that we no longer get covers of this caliber for fantasy books.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
This art is by Jean-Léon Huens. These covers are for the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. They lit my imagination on fire as a kid.
Looking forward to this
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Looking forward to this
Back from Pax! Exhausted!
I need to do a post to express my appreciation to many people for their kindness, consideration, and generosity. In the meantime, here's a quick photodump of the many games I played!
Barkeep!
Cairn!
Paranoia!
Break!!
Picklebacks with @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social!
I need to do a post to express my appreciation to many people for their kindness, consideration, and generosity. In the meantime, here's a quick photodump of the many games I played!
Barkeep!
Cairn!
Paranoia!
Break!!
Picklebacks with @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social!
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Back from Pax! Exhausted!
I need to do a post to express my appreciation to many people for their kindness, consideration, and generosity. In the meantime, here's a quick photodump of the many games I played!
Barkeep!
Cairn!
Paranoia!
Break!!
Picklebacks with @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social!
I need to do a post to express my appreciation to many people for their kindness, consideration, and generosity. In the meantime, here's a quick photodump of the many games I played!
Barkeep!
Cairn!
Paranoia!
Break!!
Picklebacks with @exaltedfuneral.bsky.social!
Wayspell was kind enough to work on this so I could take my players through a Study Abroad trip through Warpspace on a Space Whaling mission.
Are you looking to go whaling on an astral sea? On a pure coincidence, I've got a meat grinder table for you.
#hismajestytheworm #hmtw
wayspell.blogspot.com/2025/11/hmtw...
#hismajestytheworm #hmtw
wayspell.blogspot.com/2025/11/hmtw...
[HMtW] Encounters Upon the Astral Sea
Whaling Upon an Astral Sea Some dang fool blorbed an astral whaling ship into their prep, but never reckoned the players would set foot on t...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Wayspell was kind enough to work on this so I could take my players through a Study Abroad trip through Warpspace on a Space Whaling mission.
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@directsun.bsky.social Invited me onto his podcast talking about Puzzle Dungeons and it was real fun. Give it a listen.
Youtube: youtu.be/NNiIE3DwChE
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5JyZ...
Youtube: youtu.be/NNiIE3DwChE
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5JyZ...
The Tomb of Eight Gates: Puzzle Dungeon Workshop
YouTube video by Direct Sun
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November 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
@directsun.bsky.social Invited me onto his podcast talking about Puzzle Dungeons and it was real fun. Give it a listen.
Youtube: youtu.be/NNiIE3DwChE
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5JyZ...
Youtube: youtu.be/NNiIE3DwChE
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5JyZ...
In case you missed it, this last weekend I went to GenCon and announced the (preorder!) launch of my new Worm megadungeon, THE CASTLE AUTOMATIC. I'm avoiding a traditional Kickstarter campaign and doing a long-form crowdfund with Exalted Funeral.
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In case you missed it, this last weekend I went to GenCon and announced the (preorder!) launch of my new Worm megadungeon, THE CASTLE AUTOMATIC. I'm avoiding a traditional Kickstarter campaign and doing a long-form crowdfund with Exalted Funeral.
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
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I preordered this exciting new dungeon by @riseupcomus.bsky.social and if you can, so should you! #osr
In case you missed it, I just launched a pre-order campaign for my upcoming 100+ room, 5 level dungeon The Castle Automatic.
Instead of doing a "traditional" Kickstarter, I opted for a pre-order campaign through Exalted Funeral instead. We're calling it the Early Worm campaign.
Why?
Instead of doing a "traditional" Kickstarter, I opted for a pre-order campaign through Exalted Funeral instead. We're calling it the Early Worm campaign.
Why?
Why the Castle Automatic is doing a preorder campaign instead of a Kickstarter
In case you missed it, I just launched a pre-order campaign for my upcoming 100+ room, 5 level dungeon The Castle Automatic . Click to bec...
riseupcomus.blogspot.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I preordered this exciting new dungeon by @riseupcomus.bsky.social and if you can, so should you! #osr
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The Castle Automatic is a dungeon where you control the time of year, time of day, and the weather to solve puzzles, avoid vampires, and reclaim the world's most magical treasures.
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Castle Automatic is a dungeon where you control the time of year, time of day, and the weather to solve puzzles, avoid vampires, and reclaim the world's most magical treasures.
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
Goodbye, goodbye Philly. Pax was a blast.
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Goodbye, goodbye Philly. Pax was a blast.
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I’m the one in the pink championship belt
At 1 pm @prismaticwasteland.com at #paxu booth 4143.
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m the one in the pink championship belt
If you're in driving distance, you owe yourself a visit. Biggest selection of indie games outside of a con!
One side of the spinner rack at Sabre Games. Check us out for one of the largest selections of indie titles on the east coast. www.sabregamesandcards.com/products #ttrpg #indiegames #zines
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
If you're in driving distance, you owe yourself a visit. Biggest selection of indie games outside of a con!
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The long hex road to great games starts here at Unpub, up at the Terrace level of PAX Unplugged.
Come on up to shape the future of tabletop with @unpub.org !
Come on up to shape the future of tabletop with @unpub.org !
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The long hex road to great games starts here at Unpub, up at the Terrace level of PAX Unplugged.
Come on up to shape the future of tabletop with @unpub.org !
Come on up to shape the future of tabletop with @unpub.org !
In case you missed it, I just launched a pre-order campaign for my upcoming 100+ room, 5 level dungeon The Castle Automatic.
Instead of doing a "traditional" Kickstarter, I opted for a pre-order campaign through Exalted Funeral instead. We're calling it the Early Worm campaign.
Why?
Instead of doing a "traditional" Kickstarter, I opted for a pre-order campaign through Exalted Funeral instead. We're calling it the Early Worm campaign.
Why?
Why the Castle Automatic is doing a preorder campaign instead of a Kickstarter
In case you missed it, I just launched a pre-order campaign for my upcoming 100+ room, 5 level dungeon The Castle Automatic . Click to bec...
riseupcomus.blogspot.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In case you missed it, I just launched a pre-order campaign for my upcoming 100+ room, 5 level dungeon The Castle Automatic.
Instead of doing a "traditional" Kickstarter, I opted for a pre-order campaign through Exalted Funeral instead. We're calling it the Early Worm campaign.
Why?
Instead of doing a "traditional" Kickstarter, I opted for a pre-order campaign through Exalted Funeral instead. We're calling it the Early Worm campaign.
Why?
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Me @riseupcomus.bsky.social and @prismaticwasteland.com met up, but it would be better with a @hodagrpg.bsky.social! One day we'll see this cryptid's true face.
(Also thank you for tolerating my intrusion Warren!)
(Also thank you for tolerating my intrusion Warren!)
November 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Me @riseupcomus.bsky.social and @prismaticwasteland.com met up, but it would be better with a @hodagrpg.bsky.social! One day we'll see this cryptid's true face.
(Also thank you for tolerating my intrusion Warren!)
(Also thank you for tolerating my intrusion Warren!)
Had fun yesterday playing Paranoia with Chris McDowall!
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Had fun yesterday playing Paranoia with Chris McDowall!
New to His Majesty the Worm? Want a ready-made dungeon to get started with? The Castle Automatic is for you! Add the core book to your purchase for a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
November 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
New to His Majesty the Worm? Want a ready-made dungeon to get started with? The Castle Automatic is for you! Add the core book to your purchase for a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
I am at the Exalted Funeral booth! I have these flyers as part of the announcement for the Early Worm campaign for Castle Automatic, my Metroidvania dungeon for HIS MAJESTY THE WORM. Come get one!
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I am at the Exalted Funeral booth! I have these flyers as part of the announcement for the Early Worm campaign for Castle Automatic, my Metroidvania dungeon for HIS MAJESTY THE WORM. Come get one!
Who is The Castle Automatic for?
Have you been meaning to get HIS MAJESTY THE WORM to the table? Get started right away with 100+ room dungeon for your Underworld, without building your own.
Have you been meaning to get HIS MAJESTY THE WORM to the table? Get started right away with 100+ room dungeon for your Underworld, without building your own.
November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Who is The Castle Automatic for?
Have you been meaning to get HIS MAJESTY THE WORM to the table? Get started right away with 100+ room dungeon for your Underworld, without building your own.
Have you been meaning to get HIS MAJESTY THE WORM to the table? Get started right away with 100+ room dungeon for your Underworld, without building your own.
Hey! Come see Gavin Norman (famous guy, cool) and if you get there early, you can even see me (weird guy, avuncular) by the Exalted Funeral booth from 3-4 today!
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Hey! Come see Gavin Norman (famous guy, cool) and if you get there early, you can even see me (weird guy, avuncular) by the Exalted Funeral booth from 3-4 today!
PHILLY. I AM IN YOU.
I'll be at PaxU at the Exalted Funeral booth from 3-4 on Friday. Come see me! I'll be bored if you don't!
I'll be at PaxU at the Exalted Funeral booth from 3-4 on Friday. Come see me! I'll be bored if you don't!
November 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
PHILLY. I AM IN YOU.
I'll be at PaxU at the Exalted Funeral booth from 3-4 on Friday. Come see me! I'll be bored if you don't!
I'll be at PaxU at the Exalted Funeral booth from 3-4 on Friday. Come see me! I'll be bored if you don't!
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New games just dropped! 📚 📚
@riseupcomus.bsky.social's tarot-driven mega-dungeon, cyberpunk rebellion from @fraggingunicorns.bsky.social, an occult medieval OSR, 2 x @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social, @evlynmoreau.bsky.social's experimental adventure, and a cool new Tarot deck! 🐀
@riseupcomus.bsky.social's tarot-driven mega-dungeon, cyberpunk rebellion from @fraggingunicorns.bsky.social, an occult medieval OSR, 2 x @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social, @evlynmoreau.bsky.social's experimental adventure, and a cool new Tarot deck! 🐀
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New games just dropped! 📚 📚
@riseupcomus.bsky.social's tarot-driven mega-dungeon, cyberpunk rebellion from @fraggingunicorns.bsky.social, an occult medieval OSR, 2 x @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social, @evlynmoreau.bsky.social's experimental adventure, and a cool new Tarot deck! 🐀
@riseupcomus.bsky.social's tarot-driven mega-dungeon, cyberpunk rebellion from @fraggingunicorns.bsky.social, an occult medieval OSR, 2 x @forbiddenpsalm.bsky.social, @evlynmoreau.bsky.social's experimental adventure, and a cool new Tarot deck! 🐀
The Castle Automatic is a dungeon where you control the time of year, time of day, and the weather to solve puzzles, avoid vampires, and reclaim the world's most magical treasures.
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Castle Automatic is a dungeon where you control the time of year, time of day, and the weather to solve puzzles, avoid vampires, and reclaim the world's most magical treasures.
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
Be an Early Worm and back the preorder at a discounted price!
www.exaltedfuneral.com/pages/the-ca...
The Trashcat wants to go to Pax!
November 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Trashcat wants to go to Pax!
Last night, my players surprised me (they always will) when they boarded an astral ship and went to space. I was saved by the only non-Worm book I have at the table. I am reminded just how valuable this resource is. It gave me the freedom to adapt and still run the game in a radically new direction.
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Last night, my players surprised me (they always will) when they boarded an astral ship and went to space. I was saved by the only non-Worm book I have at the table. I am reminded just how valuable this resource is. It gave me the freedom to adapt and still run the game in a radically new direction.