Mean GM
@mean-gm.bsky.social
TTRPG writer, helpful tips for GM's, Adventure reviews and anything else to help people get started with this great hobby.
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After 3 nights & 2 full days that had a whopping 107 gaming tables (holding somewhere in the region of 550 gamers!) #AthCon3 is done.
Once again, we've been wholeheartedly supported by our beautiful gaming community.
Team #AthCon3 thanks you all from the bottom of our hearts.
Tired/happy now.
Once again, we've been wholeheartedly supported by our beautiful gaming community.
Team #AthCon3 thanks you all from the bottom of our hearts.
Tired/happy now.
a baby is sitting in a car seat making a sad face .
ALT: a baby is sitting in a car seat making a sad face .
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February 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Magma and ice para-elemental minions.
Perfect foes if you’re thinking of running Scions of Elemental Evil!
Perfect foes if you’re thinking of running Scions of Elemental Evil!
February 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Magma and ice para-elemental minions.
Perfect foes if you’re thinking of running Scions of Elemental Evil!
Perfect foes if you’re thinking of running Scions of Elemental Evil!
Getting my grubby paws on the monster manual this weekend. Can't wait to dig into it and see if the changes have given the monsters more flavour
February 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Getting my grubby paws on the monster manual this weekend. Can't wait to dig into it and see if the changes have given the monsters more flavour
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2025 Monster Manual - Major Takeaways!
My main impressions, looking at stat block simplifications, spell list and monster type adjustments, legendary actions, and so much more. See examples and learn what works and where the design falls short.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMHX...
#DnD #TTRPG
My main impressions, looking at stat block simplifications, spell list and monster type adjustments, legendary actions, and so much more. See examples and learn what works and where the design falls short.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMHX...
#DnD #TTRPG
February 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
2025 Monster Manual - Major Takeaways!
My main impressions, looking at stat block simplifications, spell list and monster type adjustments, legendary actions, and so much more. See examples and learn what works and where the design falls short.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMHX...
#DnD #TTRPG
My main impressions, looking at stat block simplifications, spell list and monster type adjustments, legendary actions, and so much more. See examples and learn what works and where the design falls short.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMHX...
#DnD #TTRPG
With Storm Eowyn knocking out electricity/Internet for the past few days prepping my D&D game is a nightmare. @slyflourish.com is right, it's time to get physical media. You can't turn off paper !
January 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
With Storm Eowyn knocking out electricity/Internet for the past few days prepping my D&D game is a nightmare. @slyflourish.com is right, it's time to get physical media. You can't turn off paper !
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November 16, 2024 at 11:21 PM
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When you know how RPGs are supposed to work, but the only thing you know how to prep is a railroad.
January 12, 2025 at 6:43 AM
When you know how RPGs are supposed to work, but the only thing you know how to prep is a railroad.
Happy new year to all and I wish you happiness in your Gming for all of 2025
December 31, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Happy new year to all and I wish you happiness in your Gming for all of 2025
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CHAPTER 4: CREATING ADVENTURES.
We're continuing our Let's Read of the 2024 DMG... with a twist.
I've been backwards and forwards through this section. I realized I didn't want to do a true Let's Read/Reaction Off-the-Cuff to this chapter because it would really warp my understanding of the text.
We're continuing our Let's Read of the 2024 DMG... with a twist.
I've been backwards and forwards through this section. I realized I didn't want to do a true Let's Read/Reaction Off-the-Cuff to this chapter because it would really warp my understanding of the text.
December 18, 2024 at 3:29 AM
CHAPTER 4: CREATING ADVENTURES.
We're continuing our Let's Read of the 2024 DMG... with a twist.
I've been backwards and forwards through this section. I realized I didn't want to do a true Let's Read/Reaction Off-the-Cuff to this chapter because it would really warp my understanding of the text.
We're continuing our Let's Read of the 2024 DMG... with a twist.
I've been backwards and forwards through this section. I realized I didn't want to do a true Let's Read/Reaction Off-the-Cuff to this chapter because it would really warp my understanding of the text.
Inspiration can so often strike at the wrong times due to work/life stresses and strains. What do you do to relax and help the creativity ?
December 11, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Inspiration can so often strike at the wrong times due to work/life stresses and strains. What do you do to relax and help the creativity ?
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Our Let's Read of the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide for D&D continues with
CHAPTER 8: BASTIONS
We're skipping ahead and will circle back to Adventures/Campaigns later.
CHAPTER 8: BASTIONS
We're skipping ahead and will circle back to Adventures/Campaigns later.
December 10, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Our Let's Read of the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide for D&D continues with
CHAPTER 8: BASTIONS
We're skipping ahead and will circle back to Adventures/Campaigns later.
CHAPTER 8: BASTIONS
We're skipping ahead and will circle back to Adventures/Campaigns later.
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It is very hard to assess TTRPG adventures based on player reviews - because what they are often assessing is how their DM did.
Doesn't matter how great the adventure is if the DM doesn't run it well. (And yeah, there are DM-adventure mismatches too!)
Doesn't matter how great the adventure is if the DM doesn't run it well. (And yeah, there are DM-adventure mismatches too!)
November 26, 2024 at 1:46 AM
It is very hard to assess TTRPG adventures based on player reviews - because what they are often assessing is how their DM did.
Doesn't matter how great the adventure is if the DM doesn't run it well. (And yeah, there are DM-adventure mismatches too!)
Doesn't matter how great the adventure is if the DM doesn't run it well. (And yeah, there are DM-adventure mismatches too!)
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Hi everyone!
Wanted to show you guys this ancient dragon, the Great Earth Wyrm, I did for @enpublishingrpg.bsky.social's most recent kickstarter: Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes.
Please, go check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/enw...
And let me know what you think!
#dndart
Wanted to show you guys this ancient dragon, the Great Earth Wyrm, I did for @enpublishingrpg.bsky.social's most recent kickstarter: Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes.
Please, go check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/enw...
And let me know what you think!
#dndart
November 25, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Hi everyone!
Wanted to show you guys this ancient dragon, the Great Earth Wyrm, I did for @enpublishingrpg.bsky.social's most recent kickstarter: Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes.
Please, go check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/enw...
And let me know what you think!
#dndart
Wanted to show you guys this ancient dragon, the Great Earth Wyrm, I did for @enpublishingrpg.bsky.social's most recent kickstarter: Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes.
Please, go check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/enw...
And let me know what you think!
#dndart
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Prefer listening to TTRPG APs as podcasts? Catch 'Heartbeats in Perfect Sync', our 3-part story from October's Black History Month wherever you get your podcasts
November 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Prefer listening to TTRPG APs as podcasts? Catch 'Heartbeats in Perfect Sync', our 3-part story from October's Black History Month wherever you get your podcasts
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Our UK & Europe starter pack has been updated! If you're looking for a curated list of diverse good beans, this is the one for you.
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Now with added feed! View posts from folk in the pack, plus extra added friends of friends on this side of the pond!
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go.bsky.app/Kn89bPh
Now with added feed! View posts from folk in the pack, plus extra added friends of friends on this side of the pond!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 23, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Our UK & Europe starter pack has been updated! If you're looking for a curated list of diverse good beans, this is the one for you.
go.bsky.app/Kn89bPh
Now with added feed! View posts from folk in the pack, plus extra added friends of friends on this side of the pond!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
go.bsky.app/Kn89bPh
Now with added feed! View posts from folk in the pack, plus extra added friends of friends on this side of the pond!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Who's missing on of these? 👀
November 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Who's missing on of these? 👀
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Gobert here! I finally made the move over here. So i'm thinking of taking this occasion to reupload all of my work on this platform! (Daily posting time) here's my first gobert knight (my oc of sort)
November 18, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Gobert here! I finally made the move over here. So i'm thinking of taking this occasion to reupload all of my work on this platform! (Daily posting time) here's my first gobert knight (my oc of sort)
Naming things for homebrew TTRPGs can be difficult but there is a real place called wood green. Yes, woods are generally green.
November 18, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Naming things for homebrew TTRPGs can be difficult but there is a real place called wood green. Yes, woods are generally green.
Who doesn't love getting up at 4am for an early flight 😪
November 18, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Who doesn't love getting up at 4am for an early flight 😪
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It's a massive collection of human-made, AI-free TTRPG creation resources!
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The TTRPG Resources Masterpost is for you!
It's a massive collection of human-made, AI-free TTRPG creation resources!
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TTRPG Creator Resources Masterpost
A collection of free, Creative Commons and paid resources for TTRPG creators.
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January 9, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Are you making a ttrpg? Do you need cheap or free images, layouts, fonts, or other resources to take your game to the next level?
The TTRPG Resources Masterpost is for you!
It's a massive collection of human-made, AI-free TTRPG creation resources!
starshinescribbles.com/ttrpg-resour...
The TTRPG Resources Masterpost is for you!
It's a massive collection of human-made, AI-free TTRPG creation resources!
starshinescribbles.com/ttrpg-resour...
I picked Mean GM because you do have to be a bit mean to your players (in a nice way) and I think that can be hard for new Dms/GM's.
Mean is also the shortened version of my surname and something I was called a lot growing up.
Mean is also the shortened version of my surname and something I was called a lot growing up.
My ex and I were a team: WitchNWizard; I was the witch, he was the wizard.
I made maps for one-shots, he helped put the one-shots together.
When we broke up, I was just.. witch. So, itsjustwitch.
Love that he and I are still best friends and we have a loving friendship dynamic with us and Aonbarr
I made maps for one-shots, he helped put the one-shots together.
When we broke up, I was just.. witch. So, itsjustwitch.
Love that he and I are still best friends and we have a loving friendship dynamic with us and Aonbarr
Explain your username:
The year is 2020 and everything sucks. I was stuck in the depths of the pandemic and depression and I needed a way out. The best way out for me is through insane dedication to project.
Abyss = Infinite depths
AbyssalBrews = Things born out of those depths.
I'm better now 🥰
The year is 2020 and everything sucks. I was stuck in the depths of the pandemic and depression and I needed a way out. The best way out for me is through insane dedication to project.
Abyss = Infinite depths
AbyssalBrews = Things born out of those depths.
I'm better now 🥰
November 17, 2024 at 11:17 AM
I picked Mean GM because you do have to be a bit mean to your players (in a nice way) and I think that can be hard for new Dms/GM's.
Mean is also the shortened version of my surname and something I was called a lot growing up.
Mean is also the shortened version of my surname and something I was called a lot growing up.
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TTRPG CREATORS: Help rebuild here by REPOSTING
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Repost. Regrow. Easy.
I'm going to lead by example here and check my following feed often for things to share with my audience. There is no "algorithm" here, so reposting is the only way to boost visibility and it's how we can regrow businesses here.
Repost. Regrow. Easy.
November 15, 2024 at 1:47 PM
TTRPG CREATORS: Help rebuild here by REPOSTING
I'm going to lead by example here and check my following feed often for things to share with my audience. There is no "algorithm" here, so reposting is the only way to boost visibility and it's how we can regrow businesses here.
Repost. Regrow. Easy.
I'm going to lead by example here and check my following feed often for things to share with my audience. There is no "algorithm" here, so reposting is the only way to boost visibility and it's how we can regrow businesses here.
Repost. Regrow. Easy.
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