Adam Ma, Optional Quest NPC
@34thgingerbread.bsky.social
He/Him. Chinese/Puerto Rican. Ennie award winning writer, professional GM, and all-around nerd. Author of the comic, Folklore. http://adam34th.com
I finished painting my undersea Plague Marine Kill Team today!
This team was so much fun to paint, and a huge departure from what I normally work on. Now I'm just excited to get a game in with them.
This team was so much fun to paint, and a huge departure from what I normally work on. Now I'm just excited to get a game in with them.
February 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I finished painting my undersea Plague Marine Kill Team today!
This team was so much fun to paint, and a huge departure from what I normally work on. Now I'm just excited to get a game in with them.
This team was so much fun to paint, and a huge departure from what I normally work on. Now I'm just excited to get a game in with them.
Zara is being a very lovely lady while I watch videos and paint.
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Zara is being a very lovely lady while I watch videos and paint.
When you're sad, you buy things. Sometimes you need to search for things to buy. Sometimes your local comic shop gets in an Alien Queen and you say 'if this is still here by the end of the week I'll buy it.'
One week later, my collection now has a proper Queen! Now I need a better display for her.
One week later, my collection now has a proper Queen! Now I need a better display for her.
February 8, 2026 at 10:22 PM
When you're sad, you buy things. Sometimes you need to search for things to buy. Sometimes your local comic shop gets in an Alien Queen and you say 'if this is still here by the end of the week I'll buy it.'
One week later, my collection now has a proper Queen! Now I need a better display for her.
One week later, my collection now has a proper Queen! Now I need a better display for her.
I've been pretty quiet over the past few days, but I think it's worth sharing that I lost my boy last Friday.
Gryphon had a lot of complications suddenly arise from nowhere. Neither my partner and I were prepared. I am devastated.
14 years old. I will miss him forever.
Gryphon had a lot of complications suddenly arise from nowhere. Neither my partner and I were prepared. I am devastated.
14 years old. I will miss him forever.
January 27, 2026 at 5:40 AM
I've been pretty quiet over the past few days, but I think it's worth sharing that I lost my boy last Friday.
Gryphon had a lot of complications suddenly arise from nowhere. Neither my partner and I were prepared. I am devastated.
14 years old. I will miss him forever.
Gryphon had a lot of complications suddenly arise from nowhere. Neither my partner and I were prepared. I am devastated.
14 years old. I will miss him forever.
Today was a nightmare. Gryphon is an extreme case of vertigo, possibly caused by thyroid issues. Vomiting, stumbling, drooling, unable to stand or sit upright.
I don't think it's Gryphon's time. Channel energy his way as he rests tonight. Tomorrow he'll be on new meds, so he may grow older still.
I don't think it's Gryphon's time. Channel energy his way as he rests tonight. Tomorrow he'll be on new meds, so he may grow older still.
January 22, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Today was a nightmare. Gryphon is an extreme case of vertigo, possibly caused by thyroid issues. Vomiting, stumbling, drooling, unable to stand or sit upright.
I don't think it's Gryphon's time. Channel energy his way as he rests tonight. Tomorrow he'll be on new meds, so he may grow older still.
I don't think it's Gryphon's time. Channel energy his way as he rests tonight. Tomorrow he'll be on new meds, so he may grow older still.
Had my first 40k game of 2026 today! It was also the first game against a Space Marine team - the Black Templars.
It was a lot of fun! I spread out to keep him from teleporting jerks into my lines. A solid win for me! I really need to finish painting my Votann army so I look pretty at 2k points.
It was a lot of fun! I spread out to keep him from teleporting jerks into my lines. A solid win for me! I really need to finish painting my Votann army so I look pretty at 2k points.
January 21, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Had my first 40k game of 2026 today! It was also the first game against a Space Marine team - the Black Templars.
It was a lot of fun! I spread out to keep him from teleporting jerks into my lines. A solid win for me! I really need to finish painting my Votann army so I look pretty at 2k points.
It was a lot of fun! I spread out to keep him from teleporting jerks into my lines. A solid win for me! I really need to finish painting my Votann army so I look pretty at 2k points.
Would you all like two more questions? Remember, both of these are level 1 so I expect everyone to do really well. Basic D&D knowledge, right?
January 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Would you all like two more questions? Remember, both of these are level 1 so I expect everyone to do really well. Basic D&D knowledge, right?
The game categorizes all of its questions by 'level' difficulty. Here's a small taste of level 1 for you all. NO CHEATING OK?
I'll post the answers later today.
I'll post the answers later today.
January 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The game categorizes all of its questions by 'level' difficulty. Here's a small taste of level 1 for you all. NO CHEATING OK?
I'll post the answers later today.
I'll post the answers later today.
Before you play you obviously need to choose your class. There were a bunch of these cards but these are the standout winners. I'll let you all pick which you love the most before we move onto the questions.
Including different genders was an unexpected but low bar for TSR to clear in the 90s.
Including different genders was an unexpected but low bar for TSR to clear in the 90s.
January 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Before you play you obviously need to choose your class. There were a bunch of these cards but these are the standout winners. I'll let you all pick which you love the most before we move onto the questions.
Including different genders was an unexpected but low bar for TSR to clear in the 90s.
Including different genders was an unexpected but low bar for TSR to clear in the 90s.
Last night our local friends came over to play MTG and board games. They brought this 8$ find they got at a random bring-and-buy: AD&D Trivia game.
A game 100% dedicated to niche scenario triva from possibly the worst iteration of the game. Join me as I share our findings from the evening.
A game 100% dedicated to niche scenario triva from possibly the worst iteration of the game. Join me as I share our findings from the evening.
January 18, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Last night our local friends came over to play MTG and board games. They brought this 8$ find they got at a random bring-and-buy: AD&D Trivia game.
A game 100% dedicated to niche scenario triva from possibly the worst iteration of the game. Join me as I share our findings from the evening.
A game 100% dedicated to niche scenario triva from possibly the worst iteration of the game. Join me as I share our findings from the evening.
More explosions!
I finished painting the bigger explosion. Not perfect, just till I was happy with them. It's been a nice feeling to just work on something until I'm satisfied.
It'll make for fun 'decor' during 40k matches and TTRPG sessions.
I finished painting the bigger explosion. Not perfect, just till I was happy with them. It's been a nice feeling to just work on something until I'm satisfied.
It'll make for fun 'decor' during 40k matches and TTRPG sessions.
January 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
More explosions!
I finished painting the bigger explosion. Not perfect, just till I was happy with them. It's been a nice feeling to just work on something until I'm satisfied.
It'll make for fun 'decor' during 40k matches and TTRPG sessions.
I finished painting the bigger explosion. Not perfect, just till I was happy with them. It's been a nice feeling to just work on something until I'm satisfied.
It'll make for fun 'decor' during 40k matches and TTRPG sessions.
I painted an explosion! I'm happier with this one than the last explosion I painted. Which to me says I need to just paint more explosions!
Enjoy this lil gross shark man for scale.
Enjoy this lil gross shark man for scale.
January 14, 2026 at 2:23 AM
I painted an explosion! I'm happier with this one than the last explosion I painted. Which to me says I need to just paint more explosions!
Enjoy this lil gross shark man for scale.
Enjoy this lil gross shark man for scale.
In the latest Teldramir session I finally got to use the purple worm mini I painted!
The group helped a young teen realize his potential as The Wormcaller and now must contend with his wish to use the worms to start a war.
I'm really enjoying this YA Novel level plot that's manifested.
The group helped a young teen realize his potential as The Wormcaller and now must contend with his wish to use the worms to start a war.
I'm really enjoying this YA Novel level plot that's manifested.
January 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
In the latest Teldramir session I finally got to use the purple worm mini I painted!
The group helped a young teen realize his potential as The Wormcaller and now must contend with his wish to use the worms to start a war.
I'm really enjoying this YA Novel level plot that's manifested.
The group helped a young teen realize his potential as The Wormcaller and now must contend with his wish to use the worms to start a war.
I'm really enjoying this YA Novel level plot that's manifested.
Prepping for D&D tomorrow and someone wants to come to the store with me!
January 11, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Prepping for D&D tomorrow and someone wants to come to the store with me!
First mini of the new year! Still deciding on what I need to paint for fantasy, so here's a underwater themed plague marine for Kill Team. Base is all that's left as a WIP.
All things return to crab.
#minispainting #40k
All things return to crab.
#minispainting #40k
January 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
First mini of the new year! Still deciding on what I need to paint for fantasy, so here's a underwater themed plague marine for Kill Team. Base is all that's left as a WIP.
All things return to crab.
#minispainting #40k
All things return to crab.
#minispainting #40k
New year, new Folklore update.
Will Diana's journalistic urge to interview a weird glowing child be her undoing? We already know the answer but feel free to guess.
www.folklorecomic.com
Will Diana's journalistic urge to interview a weird glowing child be her undoing? We already know the answer but feel free to guess.
www.folklorecomic.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
New year, new Folklore update.
Will Diana's journalistic urge to interview a weird glowing child be her undoing? We already know the answer but feel free to guess.
www.folklorecomic.com
Will Diana's journalistic urge to interview a weird glowing child be her undoing? We already know the answer but feel free to guess.
www.folklorecomic.com
My copy of Fens Guide to Myriad Realms came in!
This was a project that seemed to fly by because it was so fun to write. 'Make it sexier' was a driving force behind my contribution to the horror chapter, so I hope you lil freaks go crazy with the character options I designed!
This was a project that seemed to fly by because it was so fun to write. 'Make it sexier' was a driving force behind my contribution to the horror chapter, so I hope you lil freaks go crazy with the character options I designed!
January 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
My copy of Fens Guide to Myriad Realms came in!
This was a project that seemed to fly by because it was so fun to write. 'Make it sexier' was a driving force behind my contribution to the horror chapter, so I hope you lil freaks go crazy with the character options I designed!
This was a project that seemed to fly by because it was so fun to write. 'Make it sexier' was a driving force behind my contribution to the horror chapter, so I hope you lil freaks go crazy with the character options I designed!
For years I've joked about owning this 'mini'. It seemed wrong to buy for myself. What do you do with such a centerpiece?
So anyway, the holidays are over now and I'm thinking my players are about to find the nation of Towertopia. I'm sorting my room decor. I'm looking up stat blocks for mimics...
So anyway, the holidays are over now and I'm thinking my players are about to find the nation of Towertopia. I'm sorting my room decor. I'm looking up stat blocks for mimics...
January 1, 2026 at 9:47 PM
For years I've joked about owning this 'mini'. It seemed wrong to buy for myself. What do you do with such a centerpiece?
So anyway, the holidays are over now and I'm thinking my players are about to find the nation of Towertopia. I'm sorting my room decor. I'm looking up stat blocks for mimics...
So anyway, the holidays are over now and I'm thinking my players are about to find the nation of Towertopia. I'm sorting my room decor. I'm looking up stat blocks for mimics...
Each year I reflect on the progress I made as a minis painter with a 'group photo' of my work. At times it felt like I fell short of my goals in 2025 - but looking back it's clear that I did a lot.
I couldn't fit it everything in one shot, so I split it into two sets: 40k and D&D!
#40k #dnd #ttrpg
I couldn't fit it everything in one shot, so I split it into two sets: 40k and D&D!
#40k #dnd #ttrpg
December 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Welcome back artists!🖌🎨👄
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
I'm still proud of this guy! In hindsightI could have made the brights brighter and the darks darker, but it was my first time painting such a big creature and I think I handled it well.
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
I'm still proud of this guy! In hindsightI could have made the brights brighter and the darks darker, but it was my first time painting such a big creature and I think I handled it well.
December 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Welcome back artists!🖌🎨👄
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
I'm still proud of this guy! In hindsightI could have made the brights brighter and the darks darker, but it was my first time painting such a big creature and I think I handled it well.
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
I'm still proud of this guy! In hindsightI could have made the brights brighter and the darks darker, but it was my first time painting such a big creature and I think I handled it well.
Geez, maybe playing Persona 3r on Christmas wasn't such a great idea. These aren't very uplifting vibes.
December 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Geez, maybe playing Persona 3r on Christmas wasn't such a great idea. These aren't very uplifting vibes.
Today I had to defend the cost of my in-person D&D sessions to a stinky jerk. My community was kind in standing up for my value as a creator. It's a nice confidence boost.
Teldramir's shared narrative has been running for 3+ years. I feel the table exeriences I deliver are worth $20 once a month.
Teldramir's shared narrative has been running for 3+ years. I feel the table exeriences I deliver are worth $20 once a month.
December 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Today I had to defend the cost of my in-person D&D sessions to a stinky jerk. My community was kind in standing up for my value as a creator. It's a nice confidence boost.
Teldramir's shared narrative has been running for 3+ years. I feel the table exeriences I deliver are worth $20 once a month.
Teldramir's shared narrative has been running for 3+ years. I feel the table exeriences I deliver are worth $20 once a month.
Zara was being extra cute today so I tried taking a fun photo with her but all I can see is my sad girl sweater taking psychic damage.
December 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Zara was being extra cute today so I tried taking a fun photo with her but all I can see is my sad girl sweater taking psychic damage.
In today's update, Diana goes full investigative journalist mode and may finally be living the dream of interviewing a weird fortune teller?
Alternatively, this is just a regular, normal child.
www.folklorecomic.com/
Alternatively, this is just a regular, normal child.
www.folklorecomic.com/
December 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In today's update, Diana goes full investigative journalist mode and may finally be living the dream of interviewing a weird fortune teller?
Alternatively, this is just a regular, normal child.
www.folklorecomic.com/
Alternatively, this is just a regular, normal child.
www.folklorecomic.com/
We wrapped up our community finale for Teldramir today! It was great getting to run a multi-table event for everyone, closing off a storyline the community has been working through for the past year!
We tied up a lot of loose ends. Excited for what's next!
#dnd #5e #ttrpg #tabletopminis
We tied up a lot of loose ends. Excited for what's next!
#dnd #5e #ttrpg #tabletopminis
December 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
We wrapped up our community finale for Teldramir today! It was great getting to run a multi-table event for everyone, closing off a storyline the community has been working through for the past year!
We tied up a lot of loose ends. Excited for what's next!
#dnd #5e #ttrpg #tabletopminis
We tied up a lot of loose ends. Excited for what's next!
#dnd #5e #ttrpg #tabletopminis