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@vaklam.bsky.social
Gamer, podcaster (Infectious Enthusiasm - @iepodcast.bsky.social), editor
#TTRPG system analyst. Curling fan.
He/him. I make jokes for 12 people at a time.
Black Lives Matter.
Trans rights are human rights.
I have friends everywhere.
#TTRPG system analyst. Curling fan.
He/him. I make jokes for 12 people at a time.
Black Lives Matter.
Trans rights are human rights.
I have friends everywhere.
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@vaklam.bsky.social
· Oct 12
Hello. I am a #TTRPG editor. If you want your awesome game to be awesome-est, get in touch.
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New!
Grum Hall: Visitor's Guide
Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025: Caught Between Worlds
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/
Grum Hall: Visitor's Guide
Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025: Caught Between Worlds
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
New!
Grum Hall: Visitor's Guide
Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025: Caught Between Worlds
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/
Grum Hall: Visitor's Guide
Adventure & Hobbyist Annual 2025: Caught Between Worlds
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/
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Do you think your band of Halloween nightmares could run Christmas better than that skeleton guy? You're in the right place!
Stumble your way through a successful holiday season, or make a hilarious mess of things in Spirits of the Season, a #ttrpg for 3-6 players.
thoughtcrimegames.it...
Stumble your way through a successful holiday season, or make a hilarious mess of things in Spirits of the Season, a #ttrpg for 3-6 players.
thoughtcrimegames.it...
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Do you think your band of Halloween nightmares could run Christmas better than that skeleton guy? You're in the right place!
Stumble your way through a successful holiday season, or make a hilarious mess of things in Spirits of the Season, a #ttrpg for 3-6 players.
thoughtcrimegames.it...
Stumble your way through a successful holiday season, or make a hilarious mess of things in Spirits of the Season, a #ttrpg for 3-6 players.
thoughtcrimegames.it...
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Playlist Dungeon, a 1-page "songcrawl" #ttrpg where you build characters and dungeons from your favorite songs, is out in the wild, along with the Wu-Tang inspired intro adventure, "Last Chamber".
Check it out and start your own playlist below!
Check it out and start your own playlist below!
Playlist Dungeon by Thoughtcrime Games
Micro-musical TTRPG dungeoncrawl
thoughtcrimegames.itch.io
November 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Playlist Dungeon, a 1-page "songcrawl" #ttrpg where you build characters and dungeons from your favorite songs, is out in the wild, along with the Wu-Tang inspired intro adventure, "Last Chamber".
Check it out and start your own playlist below!
Check it out and start your own playlist below!
I just ran across this sentence in some #TTRPG campaign notes I wrote a while back:
"Various groups are trying to make some stupid metaplot shit happen."
"Various groups are trying to make some stupid metaplot shit happen."
November 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I just ran across this sentence in some #TTRPG campaign notes I wrote a while back:
"Various groups are trying to make some stupid metaplot shit happen."
"Various groups are trying to make some stupid metaplot shit happen."
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Born #OTD in 1898: C. S. Lewis, creator of Narnia!
This hand-drawn map is his own sketch, later redrafted by Pauline Baynes for Prince Caspian.
Spot Aslan’s How, Cair Paravel and Lantern Waste on the map. 🦁
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. lett. c. 220/1, fol. 160
This hand-drawn map is his own sketch, later redrafted by Pauline Baynes for Prince Caspian.
Spot Aslan’s How, Cair Paravel and Lantern Waste on the map. 🦁
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. lett. c. 220/1, fol. 160
November 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Born #OTD in 1898: C. S. Lewis, creator of Narnia!
This hand-drawn map is his own sketch, later redrafted by Pauline Baynes for Prince Caspian.
Spot Aslan’s How, Cair Paravel and Lantern Waste on the map. 🦁
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. lett. c. 220/1, fol. 160
This hand-drawn map is his own sketch, later redrafted by Pauline Baynes for Prince Caspian.
Spot Aslan’s How, Cair Paravel and Lantern Waste on the map. 🦁
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. lett. c. 220/1, fol. 160
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I wish I could say I learned through this just through my own insight and wisdom, but the truth is I smashed myself against the rocks several times and had my need for expression and love for design outweigh that need for validation. But I have learned some things i can share...
As someone who is new in this space, I definitely struggle with searching for validation in TTRPGs. Obviously it's bad for my mental health, but any tips that helped you learn that lesson?
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I wish I could say I learned through this just through my own insight and wisdom, but the truth is I smashed myself against the rocks several times and had my need for expression and love for design outweigh that need for validation. But I have learned some things i can share...
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Ok, I said no sales and I meant it... but I have but up community copies for Community Radio, Griot Anthology, and Wildfire Trilogy!
And Playlist Dungeon is always free!
Thoughtcrimegames.itch.io
And Playlist Dungeon is always free!
Thoughtcrimegames.itch.io
Thoughtcrime Games
Thoughtcrimegames.itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ok, I said no sales and I meant it... but I have but up community copies for Community Radio, Griot Anthology, and Wildfire Trilogy!
And Playlist Dungeon is always free!
Thoughtcrimegames.itch.io
And Playlist Dungeon is always free!
Thoughtcrimegames.itch.io
My family and I are thankful for Indian restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 3:09 AM
My family and I are thankful for Indian restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving.
I love that there are so many different #TTRPGs right now but with the state of the world today, I can't get excited about a game that's gonna make me feel like I've been kicked in the ribs for an hour.
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I love that there are so many different #TTRPGs right now but with the state of the world today, I can't get excited about a game that's gonna make me feel like I've been kicked in the ribs for an hour.
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The curious, playful, and intentionally unfinished Oddfolk left @newmadras.bsky.social completely charmed.
Oddfolk is the most fun you can have with four lines
Warning: can cause game design.
www.rascal.news
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The curious, playful, and intentionally unfinished Oddfolk left @newmadras.bsky.social completely charmed.
Pool of Radiance.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Pool of Radiance.
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I am working hard to make the playmaps etc available outside of my local neighbourhood! If you are looking for my comics, The Beguiling ships internationally: beguilingbooks.com and if you want my games, 401 Games and Sword and Board have your back: store.401games.ca www.theswordandboardtoronto.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I am working hard to make the playmaps etc available outside of my local neighbourhood! If you are looking for my comics, The Beguiling ships internationally: beguilingbooks.com and if you want my games, 401 Games and Sword and Board have your back: store.401games.ca www.theswordandboardtoronto.com
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We are very happy to announce some of the artists that we will be working with to envision, explore and enhance Swords Without Master: @goblinprincete.bsky.social, Goran Gilgović, @portablecity.bsky.social (of course) and Erin Vest! Preview page has more info.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We are very happy to announce some of the artists that we will be working with to envision, explore and enhance Swords Without Master: @goblinprincete.bsky.social, Goran Gilgović, @portablecity.bsky.social (of course) and Erin Vest! Preview page has more info.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
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“There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.” - Tom Waits
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
“There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.” - Tom Waits
Your periodic reminder that the rules for both editions of Pathfinder and Starfinder are free and online at the excellent @archivesofnethys.bsky.social site!
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Home - Archives of Nethys: Pathfinder 2nd Edition Database
2e.aonprd.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Your periodic reminder that the rules for both editions of Pathfinder and Starfinder are free and online at the excellent @archivesofnethys.bsky.social site!
2e.aonprd.com?AspxAutoDete...
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Hi everyone! We have a new update live on our 2e AoN with a new feature for PFS folks and some new books. We've also added info about our next big update, which will include some major architecture changes to resolve errors we've seen in the early US timezone. Check out the front page for details!
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hi everyone! We have a new update live on our 2e AoN with a new feature for PFS folks and some new books. We've also added info about our next big update, which will include some major architecture changes to resolve errors we've seen in the early US timezone. Check out the front page for details!
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I'm thinking about SRDs, but meanwhile...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'm thinking about SRDs, but meanwhile...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Today's NYT Spelliing Bee has led to a string of "There's no 'I' in..." jokes. My favorite so far:
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today's NYT Spelliing Bee has led to a string of "There's no 'I' in..." jokes. My favorite so far:
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
There's no "I" in alfalfa!
"How did you get into #TTRPGs?"
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
“How did you get into ttrpgs”
After receiving a full pardon from the governor I found a great deal on a trailer in Malibu and just haven’t had a good reason to get a real job yet.
After receiving a full pardon from the governor I found a great deal on a trailer in Malibu and just haven’t had a good reason to get a real job yet.
"how did you get into ttrpgs"
i got hit by a truck and woke up here
i got hit by a truck and woke up here
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"How did you get into #TTRPGs?"
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
I was on a routine expedition with my family when we met the greatest earthquake ever known.
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Thanks to Philly for an awesome #PAXUnplugged ✨️ shoutout to our fantastic friends/booth-mates at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social for the amazing vibes all weekend!
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thanks to Philly for an awesome #PAXUnplugged ✨️ shoutout to our fantastic friends/booth-mates at @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social for the amazing vibes all weekend!
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
@gamefiend.bsky.social @hanbandit.bsky.social
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Are you ready to bring the house down? Explore the delicate balance of sharing your culture without compromising your community in Intergalactic Teaz by Bluu Smith and BrieAnna Allen, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Are you ready to bring the house down? Explore the delicate balance of sharing your culture without compromising your community in Intergalactic Teaz by Bluu Smith and BrieAnna Allen, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg
thoughtcrimegames.it...
thoughtcrimegames.it...
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Day 2 of #PAXUnplugged - let's gooooo! Drop by and see us and the beautiful Griot Anthology with our friends from @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social Booth 3850!
@gamfield.bsky.social
@gamfield.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Day 2 of #PAXUnplugged - let's gooooo! Drop by and see us and the beautiful Griot Anthology with our friends from @turtlebun.com and @moreblueberries.bsky.social Booth 3850!
@gamfield.bsky.social
@gamfield.bsky.social
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Your town has deep secrets, terrifying monsters, unspeakable evils, a clandestine city council...and a public radio station!
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Your town has deep secrets, terrifying monsters, unspeakable evils, a clandestine city council...and a public radio station!
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...
Tell the tales of your own strange town in Community Radio. #ttrpg
Itch: thoughtcrimegames.it...
IPR: www.indiepressrevolu...
TBS: tabletopbookshelf.co...