Mike Taynton
@runlikecraig.bsky.social
Freelance sports content writer, average cricketer, TTRPG player, maker of puns and witticisms. Aspiring to be a decent human in an world full of c***s.
Come and play in game 1 with me... its a festive D&D romp based on the most Christmassy of movies, Die Hard.
Yippee-Ki-Ay!
Yippee-Ki-Ay!
It is time for #Pantsmas! Join us in this month-long TTRPG charity event benefitting Magic Bus - an incredible organization that brings children in India out of poverty. Player applications are now open for our 7 games across the entire month of December! Form below
#ttrpg #actualplay #castingcall
#ttrpg #actualplay #castingcall
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Come and play in game 1 with me... its a festive D&D romp based on the most Christmassy of movies, Die Hard.
Yippee-Ki-Ay!
Yippee-Ki-Ay!
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Something really cool happened recently! Pantsless Tables, along with a bunch of Indian people in the TTRPG space, was featured in an article by the Hindustan Times, one of the leading newspapers in the country! The article is behind a paywall but you can read it here: archive.ph/202511211039...
archive.ph
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Something really cool happened recently! Pantsless Tables, along with a bunch of Indian people in the TTRPG space, was featured in an article by the Hindustan Times, one of the leading newspapers in the country! The article is behind a paywall but you can read it here: archive.ph/202511211039...
Its me, again, in another cool thing.
Pantsless Tables Presents The Last Citadel, a #daggerheart miniseries about believing in yourself and finding hope in your fears.
Featuring DM Lenny with players @theanntagonist.bsky.social @roseblossom2468.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @tickyhead.bsky.social and G!
Fridays at 9:30pm IST
Featuring DM Lenny with players @theanntagonist.bsky.social @roseblossom2468.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @tickyhead.bsky.social and G!
Fridays at 9:30pm IST
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Its me, again, in another cool thing.
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What in the Skibidi
Featuring @theagentp.bsky.social @tanfighter.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lesbyearning.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @theoriginalorez.bsky.social
From Dark Waters Episode 29
Edited by @sassypants1996.bsky.social
#ttrpg #actualplay
www.youtube.com/shorts/V2pbC...
Featuring @theagentp.bsky.social @tanfighter.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lesbyearning.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @theoriginalorez.bsky.social
From Dark Waters Episode 29
Edited by @sassypants1996.bsky.social
#ttrpg #actualplay
www.youtube.com/shorts/V2pbC...
The jokes just write themselves #shorts
YouTube video by Pantsless Tables
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
What in the Skibidi
Featuring @theagentp.bsky.social @tanfighter.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lesbyearning.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @theoriginalorez.bsky.social
From Dark Waters Episode 29
Edited by @sassypants1996.bsky.social
#ttrpg #actualplay
www.youtube.com/shorts/V2pbC...
Featuring @theagentp.bsky.social @tanfighter.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lesbyearning.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @theoriginalorez.bsky.social
From Dark Waters Episode 29
Edited by @sassypants1996.bsky.social
#ttrpg #actualplay
www.youtube.com/shorts/V2pbC...
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Do you like lesbians and mechs? Messy power dynamics and half-alive robots you have to swap blood with? I just released GIRL FRAME, a TTRPG inspired by Mechsploitation, Armored Core, and Evangelion. Go check it out!
anxiousmimicrpgs.itch.io/girl-frame
anxiousmimicrpgs.itch.io/girl-frame
GIRL FRAME by anxiousmimicrpgs
Lesbians in mechs, struggling against oppression and eldritch horrors
anxiousmimicrpgs.itch.io
October 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Do you like lesbians and mechs? Messy power dynamics and half-alive robots you have to swap blood with? I just released GIRL FRAME, a TTRPG inspired by Mechsploitation, Armored Core, and Evangelion. Go check it out!
anxiousmimicrpgs.itch.io/girl-frame
anxiousmimicrpgs.itch.io/girl-frame
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Are you a BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ TTRPG game designer? Do you have a new game/kickstarter launching soon? Would you like to be featured on "BUT WHY?" our TTRPG talk show where we
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Are you a BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ TTRPG game designer? Do you have a new game/kickstarter launching soon? Would you like to be featured on "BUT WHY?" our TTRPG talk show where we
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
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Just a general shoutout: if anyone is after a creative writing workshop, writing on tabletop games, or you need an experienced SFF author on a project, hit me up. Also MS critique slots are available on my website. Funds v tight while I finish my book & some extra work would be lovely!
October 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Just a general shoutout: if anyone is after a creative writing workshop, writing on tabletop games, or you need an experienced SFF author on a project, hit me up. Also MS critique slots are available on my website. Funds v tight while I finish my book & some extra work would be lovely!
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Introducing "But Why?" A TTRPG Talk Show where we get curious about indie game designers! Our show premieres September 28 10:30pm IST/1pm EST/5pm GMT as part of our raid train! Join hosts @runlikecraig.bsky.social and @sassypants1996.bsky.social as they talk to @bennewbon.itch.io about Overgrown2e!
September 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Introducing "But Why?" A TTRPG Talk Show where we get curious about indie game designers! Our show premieres September 28 10:30pm IST/1pm EST/5pm GMT as part of our raid train! Join hosts @runlikecraig.bsky.social and @sassypants1996.bsky.social as they talk to @bennewbon.itch.io about Overgrown2e!
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We are back tomorrow 20:00 CET for the next part in our adventure in the feywild with an incredible cast @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @lilithwilde.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @sassypants1996.bsky.social
twitch.tv/feyearth
twitch.tv/feyearth
September 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
We are back tomorrow 20:00 CET for the next part in our adventure in the feywild with an incredible cast @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @lilithwilde.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @sassypants1996.bsky.social
twitch.tv/feyearth
twitch.tv/feyearth
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We're live with the newest episode of Dark Waters! The gang has been tasked to recruit a bunch of mercenaries and set off to Lionsgate to help the locals with a specific problem. It is time to don our best winter gear as the cold weather takes over..
www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
PantslessTables - Twitch
A TTRPG Actual Play studio that spotlights diverse indie creators, game devs and players, with a clear mission to showcase Asian talent. Logo by @whatapun
www.twitch.tv
September 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We're live with the newest episode of Dark Waters! The gang has been tasked to recruit a bunch of mercenaries and set off to Lionsgate to help the locals with a specific problem. It is time to don our best winter gear as the cold weather takes over..
www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
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Sharing is caring! Even if you can't back Skies Above right now, a retweet helps more people discover this JRPG-inspired TTRPG adventure. www.kickstarter.com/... #SkiesAbove #ttrpg
September 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Sharing is caring! Even if you can't back Skies Above right now, a retweet helps more people discover this JRPG-inspired TTRPG adventure. www.kickstarter.com/... #SkiesAbove #ttrpg
Subtly downgrade a band:
Neutral Charlotte
Neutral Charlotte
Subtly downgrade a band :
Equal to Ezra
Equal to Ezra
Subtly downgrade a band
Slim Boy Slim
Slim Boy Slim
September 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Subtly downgrade a band:
Neutral Charlotte
Neutral Charlotte
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They’re destroying our history!
A statue of Trump and Epstein was removed from the National Mall by U.S. Park Police, despite a permit allowing it to remain until Sept. 28
Trump-Epstein 'friendship' statue removed from National Mall one day after it appeared
A statue of Trump and Epstein was removed from the National Mall by U.S. Park Police, despite a permit allowing it to remain until Sept. 28.
www.wusa9.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
They’re destroying our history!
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Actual Play Players Wanted:
Plus One seeks to create play groups representing diverse voices with different lived experiences. BIPOC, Queer, & voices from the global south are highly encouraged to reach out about opportunities to join our streaming team.
All streams pay something.
3/5
Plus One seeks to create play groups representing diverse voices with different lived experiences. BIPOC, Queer, & voices from the global south are highly encouraged to reach out about opportunities to join our streaming team.
All streams pay something.
3/5
September 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Actual Play Players Wanted:
Plus One seeks to create play groups representing diverse voices with different lived experiences. BIPOC, Queer, & voices from the global south are highly encouraged to reach out about opportunities to join our streaming team.
All streams pay something.
3/5
Plus One seeks to create play groups representing diverse voices with different lived experiences. BIPOC, Queer, & voices from the global south are highly encouraged to reach out about opportunities to join our streaming team.
All streams pay something.
3/5
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Crockett: "I'm gonna honor someone who decided they were going to proclaim I was involved in the 'great white replacement'? Yeah, I'm not honoring that ... it's unfortunate more of my colleagues even on my side couldn't see the amount of harm this man was attempting to inflict upon our communities"
September 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Crockett: "I'm gonna honor someone who decided they were going to proclaim I was involved in the 'great white replacement'? Yeah, I'm not honoring that ... it's unfortunate more of my colleagues even on my side couldn't see the amount of harm this man was attempting to inflict upon our communities"
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I of course welcome the recognition of the state of Palestine.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
September 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I of course welcome the recognition of the state of Palestine.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
And there won't be a Palestinian state left if government's continue enabling Israel's unfolding genocide.
Labour can't credibly support Palestinian statehood whilst also continuing to arm Israel.
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Join us this evening 20:00 CET for the next part if our adventure in the feywild with @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lilithwilde.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @sassypants1996.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social
twitch.tv/feyearth
twitch.tv/feyearth
September 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Join us this evening 20:00 CET for the next part if our adventure in the feywild with @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lilithwilde.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @sassypants1996.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social
twitch.tv/feyearth
twitch.tv/feyearth
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You are under no obligation to mourn the death of people who would’ve celebrated yours.
September 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
You are under no obligation to mourn the death of people who would’ve celebrated yours.
Going live over at twitch.tv/panstlesstables at 5.00pm BST with our Ten Candles anthology series Wick and Tallow.
Episode 3: The Ashes of Tomorrow sees another group of doomed characters explore this strange new world. This time on the streets of Tokyo.
Episode 3: The Ashes of Tomorrow sees another group of doomed characters explore this strange new world. This time on the streets of Tokyo.
September 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Going live over at twitch.tv/panstlesstables at 5.00pm BST with our Ten Candles anthology series Wick and Tallow.
Episode 3: The Ashes of Tomorrow sees another group of doomed characters explore this strange new world. This time on the streets of Tokyo.
Episode 3: The Ashes of Tomorrow sees another group of doomed characters explore this strange new world. This time on the streets of Tokyo.
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I have *never* used ChatGPT. Not once.
I’m not saying I’m better than you… oh fuck it, I’m better than you.
I’m not saying I’m better than you… oh fuck it, I’m better than you.
September 18, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I have *never* used ChatGPT. Not once.
I’m not saying I’m better than you… oh fuck it, I’m better than you.
I’m not saying I’m better than you… oh fuck it, I’m better than you.
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We are back this Sunday 21st 20:00 CET continuing our adventures in the Feywild. The party fairy meets lost family @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lilithwilde.bsky.social @sassypants1996.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social twitch.tv/feyearth
September 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We are back this Sunday 21st 20:00 CET continuing our adventures in the Feywild. The party fairy meets lost family @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lilithwilde.bsky.social @sassypants1996.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social twitch.tv/feyearth
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Join us in an hour 20:00 CET as our amazing cast continues their adventures in the feywild @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lilithwilde.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @sassypants1996.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social
twitch.tv/feyearth
twitch.tv/feyearth
September 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join us in an hour 20:00 CET as our amazing cast continues their adventures in the feywild @luckyleafteas.bsky.social @peculiarplanets.com @lilithwilde.bsky.social @birdicinspiration.bsky.social @sassypants1996.bsky.social @runlikecraig.bsky.social
twitch.tv/feyearth
twitch.tv/feyearth
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Cancel culture = asking people to use correct pronouns.
Not cancel culture = getting people fired coz they weren’t sufficiently sad about a dead Nazi YouTuber.
Not cancel culture = getting people fired coz they weren’t sufficiently sad about a dead Nazi YouTuber.
September 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Cancel culture = asking people to use correct pronouns.
Not cancel culture = getting people fired coz they weren’t sufficiently sad about a dead Nazi YouTuber.
Not cancel culture = getting people fired coz they weren’t sufficiently sad about a dead Nazi YouTuber.
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We're live now with the newest episode of Wick and Tallow, our 10 candles miniseries! An elder care facility in the South of London seems like a perfect place for THEM to hit, doesn't it?
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
September 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're live now with the newest episode of Wick and Tallow, our 10 candles miniseries! An elder care facility in the South of London seems like a perfect place for THEM to hit, doesn't it?
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
Watch here: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
Going live now over at twitch.tv/pantslesstables with episode 2 of our Ten Candles anthology series Wick and Tallow.
Join us at Golden Sunsets Retirement Village for "Fading Horizons"
Join us at Golden Sunsets Retirement Village for "Fading Horizons"
September 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Going live now over at twitch.tv/pantslesstables with episode 2 of our Ten Candles anthology series Wick and Tallow.
Join us at Golden Sunsets Retirement Village for "Fading Horizons"
Join us at Golden Sunsets Retirement Village for "Fading Horizons"