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Ris
@stilldormant.bsky.social
South African geek who occasionally rambles on lekkertwakpraat.blogspot.com 🏳️‍🌈
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December 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A reflection on time spent in my busiest hobby.
TTRPG Babble: Stats!
I see that I always share my stats around October every year, so I figured better late than never. This year was a little weird prep-wise. U...
lekkertwakpraat.blogspot.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Got December Blues (yes, I know we're in summer, doesn't matter). Told my friends and they took turns kicking my ass and cheering each other on. Gotta love them ;)
December 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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The DM started describing a thieves cant symbol

I got this far into drawing it, at his instruction, before realising what it was and getting So Mad
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I have an idea. It's both an excellent and terrible idea because I'm going to need capacity to do it, so I'm looking for ways to make it happen.

Why is doing something good always contrary to taking care of myself? Dangit.
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The convention went well, except for the drunk and loud gent who made me uncomfortable at my own table. I really need to work on my backbone...
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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I'm old.

If you're not, listen to this.

Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.

Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.

It's literally never been more important.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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Right then fuckers. #APSWAP time. You know the drill.

A lot of AP creators don’t seem to watch APs. Some of you have told me you don’t. That’s no good. Let’s change that. Give me your AP, I’ll watch/listen, rate and review. Your watch one of mine in return.

Hit me.
a man in a suit and tie is saying " give it to me "
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is saying " give it to me "
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November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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When you create a dungeon, always consider having multiple exits or shortcuts built in. Because backtracking can really annoy players and it wouldn't make sense to only have one entrance/exit anyway. Most of the time, I mean.
#D&D #TTRPG
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Are you more of a deep planner, or fly by the seat of your pants GM?

I find I go in cycles. I'll spend two weeks planning out all the details for an adventure, and then we'll spend a month adventuring in another dimension because I was making choices based on vibes 😂
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Having run multiple oneshots and even campaigns with multiple groups, I found this article a great read.
Running the same adventure twice might seem repetitive. One author argues it is actually a powerful technique for mastering the craft of GMing. It reveals flaws in design you might otherwise miss.
Genre Police: Catch It On A Re-Run
Running the same roleplaying game one-shot for different groups? It's a masterclass in GMing. Learn how re-running a scenario teaches vital skills in design, pacing, refinement, and adapting to group dynamics.
www.geeknative.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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I'm going to be running games of D&D and Valor by www.valorousgames.com with the proceeds going to this charity! Each game will have SP.G match my contribution!

Valor game links as soon as the template’ approved! And yes, one of the OVA’s I’ll do is Valor is Wonders of Mundus

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October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I'm excited to have this conversation with people and excited about those who've signed up.
Join GM Workshop Series - First Considerations - Discord - Game Master Workshop | StartPlaying Games
This series is focused on those prospective GMs who are haven't run or are new to running TTRPG games. Discussions will be about how to run session zeros, considering what material to run, benefits of...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Con.ect tomorrow. Feeling a little iffy to go, but will be doing it. Will probably be fun...
October 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Ironsworn: Starforged is the deal of the day at @drivethrurpg.com! Save 50% on this spacefaring evolution of the Ironsworn #ttrpg. Supports solo, co-op, and guided play, and includes a massive array of random generators for a universe of adventure and peril.

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Ironsworn: Starforged - Shawn Tomkin | DriveThruRPG
The Sci-Fi Evolution of the Ironsworn RPG is Here! In Ironsworn: Starforged, you are a spaceborne hero sworn to undertake perilous quests. You will explore uncharted space, unravel the secrets of a my...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Here's the babble about my previous post ;)
The GM workshop - Big Reveal
In my previous post, I talked about wanting to do something about the GM shortage that we have. And... I did a thing. THE THING In short, I'...
lekkertwakpraat.blogspot.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Never GM-ed a TTRPG before? Let's discuss demystifying what happens behind the screen.

startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

Focusing on the European/African time zones first, but depending on how this goes and evolves, I could do other sessions too that might be more friendly to the Americas.
Join GM Workshop Series - First Considerations - Discord - Game Master Workshop | StartPlaying Games
This series is focused on those prospective GMs who are haven't run or are new to running TTRPG games. Discussions will be about how to run session zeros, considering what material to run, benefits of...
startplaying.games
October 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Remember our mantra:

Don't Engage, Just Block.
October 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Had a funny exchange last night:
Unaware friend "Having ADHD is bad, but at least you don't have something like depression, right?"

Me: *starts chuckling, then laughing, then full-belly cackling*
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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📣 Notorious: Tales of Hardscrabble Bounty Hunting is now live on Kickstarter! 📣

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🚀 Forge a sci-fi trilogy in this solo boxed card game
🃏 450+ unique cards with tons of cool art by @turbotorbo.bsky.social
🖊️ A brand new game & system, in collab w/ @mousehole.press
Notorious: Tales of Hardscrabble Bounty Hunting
Forge your own sci-fi trilogy in this solo narrative card game.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Got YET ANOTHER tattoo idea in mind....

Damnit. haha
October 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM