Highlybread
@highlybread.bsky.social
Thea Adora, 27, she/her🏳️⚧️.
Historian of various gender fuckery.
I mostly talk about roleplaying games and gamedesign.
Historian of various gender fuckery.
I mostly talk about roleplaying games and gamedesign.
As a new years project ive been tinkering away at my take on Hoarblight Keep for Dolmenwood, having fun making it a sadistic funhouse dungeon.
I wanna start sharing bits, but also its hard to let go of the perfectionist want to wait until its all done before starting to share it.
I wanna start sharing bits, but also its hard to let go of the perfectionist want to wait until its all done before starting to share it.
January 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
As a new years project ive been tinkering away at my take on Hoarblight Keep for Dolmenwood, having fun making it a sadistic funhouse dungeon.
I wanna start sharing bits, but also its hard to let go of the perfectionist want to wait until its all done before starting to share it.
I wanna start sharing bits, but also its hard to let go of the perfectionist want to wait until its all done before starting to share it.
I keep looking lustilly looking at the DURF preview ruleset as im running Dolmenwood, wanting to steal like half of the rules and mash them together.
Theres just such elegance to some of those mechanics that are so seductive.
Theres just such elegance to some of those mechanics that are so seductive.
January 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM
I keep looking lustilly looking at the DURF preview ruleset as im running Dolmenwood, wanting to steal like half of the rules and mash them together.
Theres just such elegance to some of those mechanics that are so seductive.
Theres just such elegance to some of those mechanics that are so seductive.
Can't stop thinking about so many of the clever and elegant mechanics in DURF, from the light dice to the Supply system to how it does classless character creation, to the Hit Dice reimagining, to how Ammo and lockpicks are tracked.
December 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Can't stop thinking about so many of the clever and elegant mechanics in DURF, from the light dice to the Supply system to how it does classless character creation, to the Hit Dice reimagining, to how Ammo and lockpicks are tracked.
Since we ended up not using XP modifiers in our Dolmenwood game, I wanted to rework the Human kindred trait that gave a +10% xp into something that kept the same idea, but maybe a bit more fun. I ended up with this, which I think is still mundane enough for humans, but made them fun to play also:
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Since we ended up not using XP modifiers in our Dolmenwood game, I wanted to rework the Human kindred trait that gave a +10% xp into something that kept the same idea, but maybe a bit more fun. I ended up with this, which I think is still mundane enough for humans, but made them fun to play also:
I tried and failed to finish working on the surrounding gardens of Hoarblight Keep before doing the keep itself.
Im using it as an excuse to try going through @riseupcomus.bsky.social 's dungeon design course, and having a fun time. Having fun trying to capture the farietale castle feel.
Im using it as an excuse to try going through @riseupcomus.bsky.social 's dungeon design course, and having a fun time. Having fun trying to capture the farietale castle feel.
Designing Dungeons Course
The landing page for the Designing Dungeons course.
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August 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I tried and failed to finish working on the surrounding gardens of Hoarblight Keep before doing the keep itself.
Im using it as an excuse to try going through @riseupcomus.bsky.social 's dungeon design course, and having a fun time. Having fun trying to capture the farietale castle feel.
Im using it as an excuse to try going through @riseupcomus.bsky.social 's dungeon design course, and having a fun time. Having fun trying to capture the farietale castle feel.
Often TTRPGs are just an excuse to give your friends gifts.
One of my players Loves dragons 🐉, and I recently gave him the gift that his characters would always be able to speak to dragons in my games.
The smile on his face! What a great gift that cost me Nothing to give.
One of my players Loves dragons 🐉, and I recently gave him the gift that his characters would always be able to speak to dragons in my games.
The smile on his face! What a great gift that cost me Nothing to give.
August 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Often TTRPGs are just an excuse to give your friends gifts.
One of my players Loves dragons 🐉, and I recently gave him the gift that his characters would always be able to speak to dragons in my games.
The smile on his face! What a great gift that cost me Nothing to give.
One of my players Loves dragons 🐉, and I recently gave him the gift that his characters would always be able to speak to dragons in my games.
The smile on his face! What a great gift that cost me Nothing to give.
My current fixation is ideating on how to make my version of Hoarblight Keep for Dolmenwood.
I dissagree with making it a megadungeon, it would be big, but it would crucially be a Funhouse dungeon, but like, freaky frozen faerietale.
I dissagree with making it a megadungeon, it would be big, but it would crucially be a Funhouse dungeon, but like, freaky frozen faerietale.
August 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
My current fixation is ideating on how to make my version of Hoarblight Keep for Dolmenwood.
I dissagree with making it a megadungeon, it would be big, but it would crucially be a Funhouse dungeon, but like, freaky frozen faerietale.
I dissagree with making it a megadungeon, it would be big, but it would crucially be a Funhouse dungeon, but like, freaky frozen faerietale.
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Some thoughts on rules for sending mail in #Dolmenwood and #OSR games.
Mail for the OSR?
A different kind of Play By Post
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August 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Some thoughts on rules for sending mail in #Dolmenwood and #OSR games.
Some thoughts on rules for sending mail in #Dolmenwood and #OSR games.
Mail for the OSR?
A different kind of Play By Post
highlybread.bearblog.dev
August 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Some thoughts on rules for sending mail in #Dolmenwood and #OSR games.
The Motherlocket might benmy new favorite minor magic item, not only did i got to ask my player what their PCs' moms look like, but it also gives the fun opportunities for them to phone home once a day.
Can't wait to see what nonsense follows from this.
Can't wait to see what nonsense follows from this.
August 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Motherlocket might benmy new favorite minor magic item, not only did i got to ask my player what their PCs' moms look like, but it also gives the fun opportunities for them to phone home once a day.
Can't wait to see what nonsense follows from this.
Can't wait to see what nonsense follows from this.
I recently rewatched The Old Guard, and got possessed with the question of how to adapt it to a ttrpg.
Im thinking a phase based game that switches between action heavy missions, similar to Nights Black Agents, and more abstract timeskip segments, similar to Thousand Year Old Vampire.
Im thinking a phase based game that switches between action heavy missions, similar to Nights Black Agents, and more abstract timeskip segments, similar to Thousand Year Old Vampire.
August 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I recently rewatched The Old Guard, and got possessed with the question of how to adapt it to a ttrpg.
Im thinking a phase based game that switches between action heavy missions, similar to Nights Black Agents, and more abstract timeskip segments, similar to Thousand Year Old Vampire.
Im thinking a phase based game that switches between action heavy missions, similar to Nights Black Agents, and more abstract timeskip segments, similar to Thousand Year Old Vampire.
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The White Flash, the Silicon Ghost. Enter the first Rival sent from the ranks of UNISOL: Veladrankho, the memonek shadow
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
May 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The White Flash, the Silicon Ghost. Enter the first Rival sent from the ranks of UNISOL: Veladrankho, the memonek shadow
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
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The most decorated sniper of the Protean Wars - now a veteran in disgrace, stripped of the rank. And ready for vengeance.
Here is the second Rival to join the fray: Sirenatthva, the memonek tactician
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
Here is the second Rival to join the fray: Sirenatthva, the memonek tactician
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
May 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The most decorated sniper of the Protean Wars - now a veteran in disgrace, stripped of the rank. And ready for vengeance.
Here is the second Rival to join the fray: Sirenatthva, the memonek tactician
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
Here is the second Rival to join the fray: Sirenatthva, the memonek tactician
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
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His judgement burns like the very stars, his mantle shines as bright.
The will of the Far Gods, incarnate.
Here is the third Rival sent from the upper planes: Adjudicator 9, the memonek censor
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
The will of the Far Gods, incarnate.
Here is the third Rival sent from the upper planes: Adjudicator 9, the memonek censor
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
June 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
His judgement burns like the very stars, his mantle shines as bright.
The will of the Far Gods, incarnate.
Here is the third Rival sent from the upper planes: Adjudicator 9, the memonek censor
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
The will of the Far Gods, incarnate.
Here is the third Rival sent from the upper planes: Adjudicator 9, the memonek censor
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
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From the dark depths of Hell to the shining heights of Axiom, the Time Witch is UNISOL’s most prized prisoner. Until it keeps aligning with her plans…
The team is close to complete, and has its fourth Rival: her majesty, THE ASSET
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
(Actually quite proud of it!!)
The team is close to complete, and has its fourth Rival: her majesty, THE ASSET
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
(Actually quite proud of it!!)
July 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
From the dark depths of Hell to the shining heights of Axiom, the Time Witch is UNISOL’s most prized prisoner. Until it keeps aligning with her plans…
The team is close to complete, and has its fourth Rival: her majesty, THE ASSET
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
(Actually quite proud of it!!)
The team is close to complete, and has its fourth Rival: her majesty, THE ASSET
1/🧵
#drawsteel #mcdm #digitalart
(Actually quite proud of it!!)
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This really sounds like a helping hand for the GM’s imagination, something that is always welcome. It’s crazy how little things go a long way. Dolmenwood has been a buzzword for a while but I’m afraid I am out of the OSR loop: is it out yet?
July 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This really sounds like a helping hand for the GM’s imagination, something that is always welcome. It’s crazy how little things go a long way. Dolmenwood has been a buzzword for a while but I’m afraid I am out of the OSR loop: is it out yet?
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A Pond in a Forest
May 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A Pond in a Forest
An aspect of Dolmenwood that I've seen rather few people mention but which to me is rather innovative in the OSR space, is a little table in every monster description.
Under each statblock is a d4 four encounter table for the scenario in which the party encounters the monster.
Under each statblock is a d4 four encounter table for the scenario in which the party encounters the monster.
May 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
An aspect of Dolmenwood that I've seen rather few people mention but which to me is rather innovative in the OSR space, is a little table in every monster description.
Under each statblock is a d4 four encounter table for the scenario in which the party encounters the monster.
Under each statblock is a d4 four encounter table for the scenario in which the party encounters the monster.
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Okay, here’s what I think Piranesi looks like as a 2010s indie game. Some perfunctory survival elements (fishing, crafting, using the tides table to predict the next tides), a very minimal UI, and you go around exploring this massive empty place with different biomes looking for clues etc.
March 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Okay, here’s what I think Piranesi looks like as a 2010s indie game. Some perfunctory survival elements (fishing, crafting, using the tides table to predict the next tides), a very minimal UI, and you go around exploring this massive empty place with different biomes looking for clues etc.
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November 14, 2024 at 4:24 AM
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Heya, I'm available for freelance work. For more examples please see my site: www.chrislewislee.com
Reposts are appreciated!
Reposts are appreciated!
November 12, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Heya, I'm available for freelance work. For more examples please see my site: www.chrislewislee.com
Reposts are appreciated!
Reposts are appreciated!
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The goths sack Rome, 410 AD. 😏
January 27, 2024 at 7:48 PM
The goths sack Rome, 410 AD. 😏
@mattcolville.bsky.social Can you recommend any good books on music theory/making/history?
Im looking for a gift for my brother who's much further ahead of me in Knowing Bout Music.
From what youve talked about on streams, you might know some of the more obscure/interesting ones,
Im looking for a gift for my brother who's much further ahead of me in Knowing Bout Music.
From what youve talked about on streams, you might know some of the more obscure/interesting ones,
November 28, 2023 at 5:22 PM
@mattcolville.bsky.social Can you recommend any good books on music theory/making/history?
Im looking for a gift for my brother who's much further ahead of me in Knowing Bout Music.
From what youve talked about on streams, you might know some of the more obscure/interesting ones,
Im looking for a gift for my brother who's much further ahead of me in Knowing Bout Music.
From what youve talked about on streams, you might know some of the more obscure/interesting ones,