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Homecoming: Miranda's Final Showdown With Braddock House

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 3d

Third and final episode of Homecoming! Will Miranda succumb to the same fate as her mother, or is there something far worse — or greater waiting for her on the other side?

youtu.be/pcR6THc03LU

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 6d

Finally 40k words into the novel, genuinely it would never happen. Still on track to be finished by Christmas! 😯

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 9d

Want to know what happens next?Of course you do! 😁

Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 9d

Episode two of @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social's solo preview of @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social's Homecoming is now on YouTube!

PWG Presents: Cosmic Century Knights, Homecoming, and Chuck

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 23d

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 23d

I've been loving @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social's content, so was more than happy to send them a Homecoming ARC when they reached out! If you're interested in recording & sharing an actual play of one of our games—past, present, or preview—always feel free to ask for a comp PDF & I'll do what I can!

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover.

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I'm Playing Homecoming Solo! Sneak Peek ARC

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 23d

New video! Solo playthrough of Homecoming, I received a free ARC copy from Possible Worlds Games!

youtu.be/6TXqtZFqB1E?...

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I Played Better Strangers Solo: A Card Journalling Game

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 26d

Such a compliment, thank you! It's genuinely such a clever game as you can use it in so many ways 😊

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 26d

This is SUCH a fantastic demo of how Better Strangers can be played 1) using existing pieces of art and 2) from the comfort of your own home. Thanks so much to @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social for showcasing the game, and you can buy a deck of your own at store.possibleworldsgames.com/product/bett...!

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Sep 7

New video! This one is about a card-based journalling game that prompts you to create connections between people – either in real life, or as subjects in paintings or photography.

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youtu.be/MaxwP7ZIWfg

Strahd von Zarovich: The Tragic Story Arc Of D&D's Most Notorious Villain

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 28d

As the countdown to Halloween begins, here is one of my older videos that focuses on Strahd's story arc :D

youtu.be/4HCX1AZJ3lc

I Played Better Strangers Solo: A Card Journalling Game

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Sep 7

New video! This one is about a card-based journalling game that prompts you to create connections between people – either in real life, or as subjects in paintings or photography.

@possibleworlds.bsky.social

youtu.be/MaxwP7ZIWfg

I wrote 11,000 words of my novel! Plus Game Writing Updates

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Sep 7

Totally forgot to share my next vlog on here! I've written 11,000 words of my novel. Plus updates on some of the art direction for my solo game – powered by Wretched and Alone system

youtu.be/VfKHjKdMiuc

Iggwilv or Tasha? The Witch Queen's legendary story arc explained | Loren Makes Videos

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Sep 3

New Patreon offering is live as a standalone purchase or as part of the Plot Gremlin Tier. This month's handout is all about Tasha and her legendary story arc. It's based on my channel's most popular video :D

www.patreon.com/posts/iggwil...

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PWG Presents: Cosmic Century Knights, Homecoming, and Chuck

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · Sep 2

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover. Our campaign for Cosmic Century Knights (@oneshotrpg.bsky.social & @worldstoforge.bsky.social), Homecoming (@meghanlynnftw.bsky.social), and Chuck is live NOW through September 26! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover.

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 31

New video is live, solo playthrough of Beak, Feather, and Bone

Loved playing this game! It's an excellent tool for world building :D

Writers, if you have this game already please put it to use during TTRPG design and novel writing too

youtu.be/oTG3tBmwlDA?...

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Beak, Feather, and Bone: A Solo Worldbuilding Experience

My Writing Routine: Full Time Library Hours & Writing Progress

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 25

New video! Vlog on writing progress, novel and game writing updates

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In Memory Of: How a solemn storytelling game helped me on my novel-writing journey | Loren Makes Videos

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 20

New free post on Patreon about my experiences of playing In Memory Of! Sign up as a free member to get alerts every time I write stuff :D

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30 Minutes Of Emotional Storytelling While Playing In Memory Of

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 18

A truly touching game, creatives should play this if they need to tap into their melancholic or reflective side. It's helped me so much in my novel brainstorming – especially as time has gone on

youtu.be/Z2XAqBok91c

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 10

At the time that poetry blog (haikus about movies) was my only public creative outlet. I had been working as a copywriter for 3 years and wanted to create something that was just for me.

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 10

For years I was submitting to poetry anthologies – with no success, might I add 😂 I suppose I took it very seriously back then. Nevertheless all those experiences put me on the path to writing a novel and creating a YouTube channel.

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 10

Sadly, from today, that website is no more. However I've sneakily moved it on to a subdomain, so it shall begin its new life on my YouTube website – instead of being an entity in its own.

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 10

I'm thinking of revisiting it some day and may resurrect my writing there. Not sure what the point of this post is but maybe it's about finding something and acknowledging its worth, long after it was forgotten about.

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 10

Today I received an email that the domain name of an old poetry blog I owned was expiring. The blog is about 10 years old.

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 9

Didn't realise I already followed you @ipr.bsky.social got some of your games in this short!

Minihaul from #gencon2025 I chose games and tools to help with ideation and writing #solorpg #tttrpg

Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · Aug 7

Mini haul from Gen Con a very curated collection of goods that I bought to benefit my writing, game design, and story telling 😁

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