Black Shield Greg
@schneiderlorax.bsky.social
Creator of storytelling events with the people of Black Shield Productions. Writer, Gamer, Data Enthusiast, Outdoorsman, Recovering Basketball player.
But mostly, storyteller.
#TTRPG
#RPG
But mostly, storyteller.
#TTRPG
#RPG
#thisyearsbestrpgmoments
Call of Cthulhu session were they were trekking across a swamp in the winter in the middle of the night and decided to turn it into a flirting session about carrying each other through the swamp into certain doom.
Call of Cthulhu session were they were trekking across a swamp in the winter in the middle of the night and decided to turn it into a flirting session about carrying each other through the swamp into certain doom.
December 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#thisyearsbestrpgmoments
Call of Cthulhu session were they were trekking across a swamp in the winter in the middle of the night and decided to turn it into a flirting session about carrying each other through the swamp into certain doom.
Call of Cthulhu session were they were trekking across a swamp in the winter in the middle of the night and decided to turn it into a flirting session about carrying each other through the swamp into certain doom.
I am not (in any way) the best networker at cons. But I have used this specific piece of advice for everyone that sat down at my table for a con event and it only took a few years before I always had a full table at my regular cons.
Lots of great stuff already out there about networking and socializing at cons, but I will add this one bit:
Treat everyone like they matter, because they do. Not just because of what it could mean for you career-wise, but for what environment it creates.
Treat everyone like they matter, because they do. Not just because of what it could mean for you career-wise, but for what environment it creates.
December 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I am not (in any way) the best networker at cons. But I have used this specific piece of advice for everyone that sat down at my table for a con event and it only took a few years before I always had a full table at my regular cons.
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SEEKING PERFORMERS for SEASON 2 CAMPAIGN of UNDYING CORRUPTION, a 5e Korean Folk & Mythology adventure book, sponsored by @nineheavenspress.bsky.social & streaming live on Saturdays, starting in February 2026.
Casting call closes January 10th.
Apply: forms.gle/QVwbSC5hk1XF... 👻
#TTRPG #Casting
Casting call closes January 10th.
Apply: forms.gle/QVwbSC5hk1XF... 👻
#TTRPG #Casting
December 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
SEEKING PERFORMERS for SEASON 2 CAMPAIGN of UNDYING CORRUPTION, a 5e Korean Folk & Mythology adventure book, sponsored by @nineheavenspress.bsky.social & streaming live on Saturdays, starting in February 2026.
Casting call closes January 10th.
Apply: forms.gle/QVwbSC5hk1XF... 👻
#TTRPG #Casting
Casting call closes January 10th.
Apply: forms.gle/QVwbSC5hk1XF... 👻
#TTRPG #Casting
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Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan https://theonion.com/cat-clinging-to-side-of-christmas-tree-admits-that-was-1849899567/
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan https://theonion.com/cat-clinging-to-side-of-christmas-tree-admits-that-was-1849899567/
Four years ago we had two of the tallest trees in town. Two wind storms later, we only have one of the longest trees. For a little bit longer. #MT
December 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Four years ago we had two of the tallest trees in town. Two wind storms later, we only have one of the longest trees. For a little bit longer. #MT
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“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
Oprah Pursues Dr. Phil On Ship Through Arctic
THE ARCTIC CIRCLE—With a vow to destroy the abomination she had created if it was the last thing she ever did, television host Oprah Winfrey has spent weeks on a ship pursuing Dr. Phil through the Arc...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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Eleven years ago, I wrote to Tom Stoppard to ask about this coup de théâtre from 1949. It took me down an unexpected rabbit hole - in memory of Stoppard, here's what I found.
November 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Eleven years ago, I wrote to Tom Stoppard to ask about this coup de théâtre from 1949. It took me down an unexpected rabbit hole - in memory of Stoppard, here's what I found.
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OrcaCon is looking for more events! Got an idea for a panel, workshop, Actual Play, or other special events? The form for programming is live, so check out our policies and submit your event today! www.orcacon.org/panels/
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
OrcaCon is looking for more events! Got an idea for a panel, workshop, Actual Play, or other special events? The form for programming is live, so check out our policies and submit your event today! www.orcacon.org/panels/
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Good morning! It's the last day to apply for our 2026 #ActualPlay Grants. Reach out to the serial procrastinator in your life and make sure they get their show in before the deadline!
Head on over to apply.tabletoparts.fund/actualplay2026 and make sure our judges get to see your show!
Head on over to apply.tabletoparts.fund/actualplay2026 and make sure our judges get to see your show!
October 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Good morning! It's the last day to apply for our 2026 #ActualPlay Grants. Reach out to the serial procrastinator in your life and make sure they get their show in before the deadline!
Head on over to apply.tabletoparts.fund/actualplay2026 and make sure our judges get to see your show!
Head on over to apply.tabletoparts.fund/actualplay2026 and make sure our judges get to see your show!
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Hello friends! Our Volunteer Coordinator is looking for more great folks who'd like to help us out at OrcaCon! Got a few hours? Help during the whole show? You can fill out our volunteer form here: www.orcacon.org/volunteers/
We hope for a great 10th Anniversary and would love to see you there!
We hope for a great 10th Anniversary and would love to see you there!
October 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Hello friends! Our Volunteer Coordinator is looking for more great folks who'd like to help us out at OrcaCon! Got a few hours? Help during the whole show? You can fill out our volunteer form here: www.orcacon.org/volunteers/
We hope for a great 10th Anniversary and would love to see you there!
We hope for a great 10th Anniversary and would love to see you there!
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Fancy Man Enjoys Tea https://theonion.com/fancy-man-enjoys-tea-1819569438/
October 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fancy Man Enjoys Tea https://theonion.com/fancy-man-enjoys-tea-1819569438/
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness
October 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness
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Vaccines do not cause autism.
August 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Vaccines do not cause autism.
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National Park Service Begins Offering Annual Body-Dumping Pass theonion.com/nationa...
August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
National Park Service Begins Offering Annual Body-Dumping Pass theonion.com/nationa...
If you want to know what we do that isn't like most ttrpgs, you can hear about it here.
I don't generally like saying we do anything unique or different, but there aren't a lot of GM groups doing things like this that I have encountered - if you know of any I would love to connect.
I don't generally like saying we do anything unique or different, but there aren't a lot of GM groups doing things like this that I have encountered - if you know of any I would love to connect.
Greg (@schneiderlorax.bsky.social) and Casey share their experience running large-scale games at conventions. We hear about the flow of information between players and tables, deciding whom to leave behind on a doomed planet, and the trope of a preacher with a gun.
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A Table Full of Chaos Monkeys: Con Games with Greg and Casey [S4E3] | Campaign Spotlight | Episode 7
In this week's episode, Greg and Casey of Black Shield Productions share their experience running large-scale games at conventions. We hear about the flow of information between players and tables, de...
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August 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
If you want to know what we do that isn't like most ttrpgs, you can hear about it here.
I don't generally like saying we do anything unique or different, but there aren't a lot of GM groups doing things like this that I have encountered - if you know of any I would love to connect.
I don't generally like saying we do anything unique or different, but there aren't a lot of GM groups doing things like this that I have encountered - if you know of any I would love to connect.
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And... CUT! 🎬 That's a wrap on OokiiSoraCon 2025!
Congratulations to the Fantasy Fellowship for being this year's House Cup winners! 🏆
This weekend we reached our 1000+ registered attendees milestone— THANK YOU!
See you in 2026!
#ookiisora2025 #ookiisoracon
☁️☁️☁️
Congratulations to the Fantasy Fellowship for being this year's House Cup winners! 🏆
This weekend we reached our 1000+ registered attendees milestone— THANK YOU!
See you in 2026!
#ookiisora2025 #ookiisoracon
☁️☁️☁️
July 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
And... CUT! 🎬 That's a wrap on OokiiSoraCon 2025!
Congratulations to the Fantasy Fellowship for being this year's House Cup winners! 🏆
This weekend we reached our 1000+ registered attendees milestone— THANK YOU!
See you in 2026!
#ookiisora2025 #ookiisoracon
☁️☁️☁️
Congratulations to the Fantasy Fellowship for being this year's House Cup winners! 🏆
This weekend we reached our 1000+ registered attendees milestone— THANK YOU!
See you in 2026!
#ookiisora2025 #ookiisoracon
☁️☁️☁️
We are playing Doom Theory at @ookiisoracon.bsky.social and we got all three assassin variants together at the same table to combine their powers. Three great players doing great things
#faterpg #ttrpg
#faterpg #ttrpg
July 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We are playing Doom Theory at @ookiisoracon.bsky.social and we got all three assassin variants together at the same table to combine their powers. Three great players doing great things
#faterpg #ttrpg
#faterpg #ttrpg
Yes, the #1 rule in ttrpg is "maximize player fun" but practically the number one rule to doing that is "make character actions matter" and that applies to all styles of ttrpg from story to gamist.
Might also be too generic to be useful, but ends up being relevant a lot to my game design.
Might also be too generic to be useful, but ends up being relevant a lot to my game design.
July 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Yes, the #1 rule in ttrpg is "maximize player fun" but practically the number one rule to doing that is "make character actions matter" and that applies to all styles of ttrpg from story to gamist.
Might also be too generic to be useful, but ends up being relevant a lot to my game design.
Might also be too generic to be useful, but ends up being relevant a lot to my game design.
Prepping for @ookiisoracon.bsky.social this weekend. I will be there next weekend running a LARP (Gods of Story), a continuous multi-table ttrpg event (Doom Theory), some D&D (Inn to Chaos) and a horror tarot card game (Prom Night)
Excited for the old and new players I will meet!
Excited for the old and new players I will meet!
July 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Prepping for @ookiisoracon.bsky.social this weekend. I will be there next weekend running a LARP (Gods of Story), a continuous multi-table ttrpg event (Doom Theory), some D&D (Inn to Chaos) and a horror tarot card game (Prom Night)
Excited for the old and new players I will meet!
Excited for the old and new players I will meet!