Matt Whelehan // Flaming Brain Games
@flamingbraingames.bsky.social
Ignem Mittere in Cerebrum
TTRPG Game Designer and Writer
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WIP: Adirondark: The Weird Wilderness Beyond the Blue Line
A turn of the twentieth century wilderness horror game!
And I make other TTRPG things as well!
TTRPG Game Designer and Writer
patreon.com/flamingbraingames
WIP: Adirondark: The Weird Wilderness Beyond the Blue Line
A turn of the twentieth century wilderness horror game!
And I make other TTRPG things as well!
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This is pretty amazing <3
... the kids are interested in (super heroes, D&D, art, cats, etc) I can narrow down my recs.
And if you want to browse, I made a list of all ages TTRPGs that you can sort and that has links to any with reviews on TTRPGkids:
share.google/AZUyCoCJwnqZ...
And if you want to browse, I made a list of all ages TTRPGs that you can sort and that has links to any with reviews on TTRPGkids:
share.google/AZUyCoCJwnqZ...
Tabletop RPGs for kids and teens: A sortable list of amazing games! – TTRPGkids
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December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is pretty amazing <3
Themes and terms for "Descent into the Desiccated City," my intro chapter to a megadungeon
Discovery
Salt
Hopelessness
Necromancy
Skeletons
Arch-dameon
Salt mephits
Discovery
Salt
Hopelessness
Necromancy
Skeletons
Arch-dameon
Salt mephits
December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Themes and terms for "Descent into the Desiccated City," my intro chapter to a megadungeon
Discovery
Salt
Hopelessness
Necromancy
Skeletons
Arch-dameon
Salt mephits
Discovery
Salt
Hopelessness
Necromancy
Skeletons
Arch-dameon
Salt mephits
I'm still getting used to wearing reading glasses... this is my life now?
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I'm still getting used to wearing reading glasses... this is my life now?
Keeping my resolutions a bit more general this year. One is to read more. Another is to make more food I love for the people I love.
December 31, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Keeping my resolutions a bit more general this year. One is to read more. Another is to make more food I love for the people I love.
Just made some delicious oven-baked chicken wings at home. This recipe is legit!
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/crispy-baked...
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/crispy-baked...
How to Make Ultra-Crispy Chicken Wings Without Frying
Baked to golden perfection, these wings are your go-to grilling alternative—crispy outside, juicy inside, healthier, and way easier clean-up than the fryer.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Just made some delicious oven-baked chicken wings at home. This recipe is legit!
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/crispy-baked...
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/crispy-baked...
Doing layout and some editing of the intro section of my megadungeon...
December 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Doing layout and some editing of the intro section of my megadungeon...
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Embrace change and growth, both on and off the table. The journey to becoming your best self is filled with exciting adventures. #TTRPGMotivation
December 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Embrace change and growth, both on and off the table. The journey to becoming your best self is filled with exciting adventures. #TTRPGMotivation
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Buy Giant Size Criminal from OK Comics and you get a refresher/primer for the greatest crime drama in comics, and a chance to win an original piece of art by @seanphillips.bsky.social
Winner will be announced when we sell out, or when the TV show hits Pr!me.
okcomics.co.uk/products/gia...
Winner will be announced when we sell out, or when the TV show hits Pr!me.
okcomics.co.uk/products/gia...
December 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Buy Giant Size Criminal from OK Comics and you get a refresher/primer for the greatest crime drama in comics, and a chance to win an original piece of art by @seanphillips.bsky.social
Winner will be announced when we sell out, or when the TV show hits Pr!me.
okcomics.co.uk/products/gia...
Winner will be announced when we sell out, or when the TV show hits Pr!me.
okcomics.co.uk/products/gia...
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Victory in gaming isn't just about winning; it's about growth, friendship, and shared stories. Celebrate it all! #TTRPGMotivation
December 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Victory in gaming isn't just about winning; it's about growth, friendship, and shared stories. Celebrate it all! #TTRPGMotivation
Okay, so I'm in the midst of reading The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi and am inspired by the culture, intrigue, and folklore presented in this book.
Does anyone know of games/adventures that follow the folklore of the Arabian Sea? There is such historical and cultural diversity in this region.
Does anyone know of games/adventures that follow the folklore of the Arabian Sea? There is such historical and cultural diversity in this region.
December 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Okay, so I'm in the midst of reading The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi and am inspired by the culture, intrigue, and folklore presented in this book.
Does anyone know of games/adventures that follow the folklore of the Arabian Sea? There is such historical and cultural diversity in this region.
Does anyone know of games/adventures that follow the folklore of the Arabian Sea? There is such historical and cultural diversity in this region.
I've been enjoying Lockwood & Co. on Netflix. Anyone else?
December 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I've been enjoying Lockwood & Co. on Netflix. Anyone else?
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There’ll be those that love your “bad” art and those that hate it
There’ll be those that admire your “bad” art and want your skill; and those that find nostalgia in it
No one came in skilled. Enjoy the journey and love your craft. Not every piece of a mosaic is perfect but it’s still beautiful💙
There’ll be those that admire your “bad” art and want your skill; and those that find nostalgia in it
No one came in skilled. Enjoy the journey and love your craft. Not every piece of a mosaic is perfect but it’s still beautiful💙
As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
December 29, 2025 at 5:28 AM
There’ll be those that love your “bad” art and those that hate it
There’ll be those that admire your “bad” art and want your skill; and those that find nostalgia in it
No one came in skilled. Enjoy the journey and love your craft. Not every piece of a mosaic is perfect but it’s still beautiful💙
There’ll be those that admire your “bad” art and want your skill; and those that find nostalgia in it
No one came in skilled. Enjoy the journey and love your craft. Not every piece of a mosaic is perfect but it’s still beautiful💙
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Tabletop RPGs 2025 Year in Review – The Lazy RPG Talk Show: Sly Flourish Podcast
https://slyflourish.podbean.com/e/tabletop-rpgs-2025-year-in-review-%e2%80%93-the-lazy-rpg-talk-show/
#dnd #ttrpg
https://slyflourish.podbean.com/e/tabletop-rpgs-2025-year-in-review-%e2%80%93-the-lazy-rpg-talk-show/
#dnd #ttrpg
December 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tabletop RPGs 2025 Year in Review – The Lazy RPG Talk Show: Sly Flourish Podcast
https://slyflourish.podbean.com/e/tabletop-rpgs-2025-year-in-review-%e2%80%93-the-lazy-rpg-talk-show/
#dnd #ttrpg
https://slyflourish.podbean.com/e/tabletop-rpgs-2025-year-in-review-%e2%80%93-the-lazy-rpg-talk-show/
#dnd #ttrpg
This. I don't always like blood, sweat, or tears... but it is necessary to the entirety of the creative process.
Bleed, sweat, and cry for it will make it better for all of us.
Bleed, sweat, and cry for it will make it better for all of us.
I don’t believe in using AI in any part of the writing process
I don’t believe in using AI for ideas, moodboards, brainstorming, building outlines, none of that
From the first letter to the last period I believe it all should be done by a human hand
The blood, sweat, tears of it all is the appeal
I don’t believe in using AI for ideas, moodboards, brainstorming, building outlines, none of that
From the first letter to the last period I believe it all should be done by a human hand
The blood, sweat, tears of it all is the appeal
December 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This. I don't always like blood, sweat, or tears... but it is necessary to the entirety of the creative process.
Bleed, sweat, and cry for it will make it better for all of us.
Bleed, sweat, and cry for it will make it better for all of us.
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You are not a bad DM/GM if you forget an important bit of lore.
You are not a bad DM/GM if you forget or misunderstand a rule.
You are not a bad DM/GM if you are not feeling it that night.
You are not a bad DM/GM.
#ttrpg #dnd #daggerheart
You are not a bad DM/GM if you forget or misunderstand a rule.
You are not a bad DM/GM if you are not feeling it that night.
You are not a bad DM/GM.
#ttrpg #dnd #daggerheart
December 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
You are not a bad DM/GM if you forget an important bit of lore.
You are not a bad DM/GM if you forget or misunderstand a rule.
You are not a bad DM/GM if you are not feeling it that night.
You are not a bad DM/GM.
#ttrpg #dnd #daggerheart
You are not a bad DM/GM if you forget or misunderstand a rule.
You are not a bad DM/GM if you are not feeling it that night.
You are not a bad DM/GM.
#ttrpg #dnd #daggerheart
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I have officially launched TrueRef's new timed gesture tool (Flow) & free pose library (Pose)! Both are linked on trueref.io.
While limited right now, both will contain our full free library by the 1st. 🤍
Flow: community.trueref.io/trueref_gest...
Pose: community.trueref.io/free_referen...
While limited right now, both will contain our full free library by the 1st. 🤍
Flow: community.trueref.io/trueref_gest...
Pose: community.trueref.io/free_referen...
December 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I have officially launched TrueRef's new timed gesture tool (Flow) & free pose library (Pose)! Both are linked on trueref.io.
While limited right now, both will contain our full free library by the 1st. 🤍
Flow: community.trueref.io/trueref_gest...
Pose: community.trueref.io/free_referen...
While limited right now, both will contain our full free library by the 1st. 🤍
Flow: community.trueref.io/trueref_gest...
Pose: community.trueref.io/free_referen...
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You don't need AI as an indie author, you need community. You need people who can help you when you're burning out (and vice versa, importantly). Trade labor with each other, beta read for one another, connect with editors and cover artists. Teach & learn. Help promote one another.
December 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
You don't need AI as an indie author, you need community. You need people who can help you when you're burning out (and vice versa, importantly). Trade labor with each other, beta read for one another, connect with editors and cover artists. Teach & learn. Help promote one another.
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Calling All GMs for PAGE 2025!
Do you love exciting game conventions filled with thousands of gamers and hundreds of games to try? Do you love running RPGs and welcoming new, enthusiastic gamers into our fantastic community? If so, we need you!
Sign up below!
www.montecookgames.c...
Do you love exciting game conventions filled with thousands of gamers and hundreds of games to try? Do you love running RPGs and welcoming new, enthusiastic gamers into our fantastic community? If so, we need you!
Sign up below!
www.montecookgames.c...
December 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Calling All GMs for PAGE 2025!
Do you love exciting game conventions filled with thousands of gamers and hundreds of games to try? Do you love running RPGs and welcoming new, enthusiastic gamers into our fantastic community? If so, we need you!
Sign up below!
www.montecookgames.c...
Do you love exciting game conventions filled with thousands of gamers and hundreds of games to try? Do you love running RPGs and welcoming new, enthusiastic gamers into our fantastic community? If so, we need you!
Sign up below!
www.montecookgames.c...
I got @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi for Christmas. (Apologies, someone here on Bluesky had suggested it but I can't remember who.)
A few chapters in and, for what my opinion is worth, it is a great read:
Amina is older, witty, and a powerhouse personality.
A few chapters in and, for what my opinion is worth, it is a great read:
Amina is older, witty, and a powerhouse personality.
December 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I got @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi for Christmas. (Apologies, someone here on Bluesky had suggested it but I can't remember who.)
A few chapters in and, for what my opinion is worth, it is a great read:
Amina is older, witty, and a powerhouse personality.
A few chapters in and, for what my opinion is worth, it is a great read:
Amina is older, witty, and a powerhouse personality.
Absolutely agree!
I suggest daily creative writing (find prompts or partner with someone and create one for each othet) or daily improv exercises.
I suggest daily creative writing (find prompts or partner with someone and create one for each othet) or daily improv exercises.
As a TTRPG player, your creativity is your greatest asset. Nurture it with self-care practices, and give yourself permission to step back and recharge when needed. #TTRPGMotivation
December 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Absolutely agree!
I suggest daily creative writing (find prompts or partner with someone and create one for each othet) or daily improv exercises.
I suggest daily creative writing (find prompts or partner with someone and create one for each othet) or daily improv exercises.
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#Gamenightquotes: "You'd think HIDE armor wouldn't have as big a penalty to Stealth!"
December 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#Gamenightquotes: "You'd think HIDE armor wouldn't have as big a penalty to Stealth!"
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The brilliant thing about Cordova's games is that they distribute the cognitive burden of GMing more evenly to the players. This gives them much more story involvement and control. I highly recommend them.
I wish my games got more credit for how easy they are to run.
December 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The brilliant thing about Cordova's games is that they distribute the cognitive burden of GMing more evenly to the players. This gives them much more story involvement and control. I highly recommend them.
Well put. Absolutely well put.
Never seen this so devastatingly and lucidly articulated.
Essentially, I think that LLM-generated dialogue only makes sense if you believe that the product of writing is words.
But the product of writing isn't words, any more than the product of justice is prisoners, or the product of love is weddings. The product of writing is meaning.
But the product of writing isn't words, any more than the product of justice is prisoners, or the product of love is weddings. The product of writing is meaning.
December 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Well put. Absolutely well put.