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ThatGamerAjax

@thatgamerajax.bsky.social

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He/Him. TTRPG content creator and writer. Follow for GM advice, random musings, discussions and indie RPG suggestions!

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · Jan 1

New year, so I figure it’s time for a new introduction. So, hi y’all I’m Andrew or Ajax, and I’m a TTRPG enthusiast, recent game designer and content creator! Feel free if you enjoy any of the following:

TTRPGs
Video games
Writing
Game design
Indie TTRPGs
Game mastering

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 1d

@curlyinsaneguy.bsky.social, hands down

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 1d

I have a lot done on it but this game has had the project holder on it for far longer than I would like to admit

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 1d

I swear, naming a TTRPG thing is the hardest part of writing the damn project

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Translunar Travelers Lounge @translunartl.bsky.social · 4d

Submissions are open until 15 October!

Translunar Travelers Lounge @translunartl.bsky.social · 16d

The general submissions portal is now open for all writers. We are looking for speculative fiction stories, 5000 words or under, and our preference is for something that is, more or less, fun.

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 1d

#Tabletop folks, particularly those that watch/listen to actual plays: Are there any games or systems you're surprised don't have more traction or aren't shown a lot?

I know for me, Fantasy Age is a big one, and I have trouble finding folks playing it as a whole

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Tales Yet Told | New Episodes Bi-Monthly @talesyettold.com · 1d

🩸Blood in the Snow🩸
A gothic horror actual play about Vampire Knights hunting monsters. Coming Oct 31st.

System: Hunt by @gilarpgs.bsky.social
Game Master: @straynerdboy.bsky.social
Cast: @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social @rocketsandpens.bsky.social @scarydogfriend.bsky.social

A promo image for Blood in the Snow from Tales Yet Told. In black and white text it reads: "From the mind of Oleander. Our Vampire Knights: Kendrick as Elvira Jibril, Fabian as Blythe, and Josephine as Swan Arcati. Coming October 31st." Behind it is a a grungy, black and white picture of a castle on a mountain surrounding by a red halo of red. The art is framed by gothic corner piece.

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 2d

This was one of those shows I fell in love with almost right away…and it truly has only improved. I can’t believe it’s been four years, but go and congratulate this amazing group!

Reckless Attack Podcast @recklessattack.bsky.social · 2d

On October 5, 2021, a stack was born.

136 campaign episodes (and a bunch of A-Talks, Behind the Screens, Adjacents, etc. etc...) later, we stack ever higher.

And it's only getting better from here.

Unspeakable amounts of thanks to the froggy folks who have joined us for this adventure.

Text: Celebrating Four Stackin' Years of Reckless Attack hot damn we're still here PICTURE: A group f adventurers including a humanoid woman holding a spear, a grung with a crossbow and tricorn hat riding a frog, a dragonborn monk, and a dwarf wielding a large hammer

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 3d

Got to finally run Masks for the first time last night and it was an absolute blast! Huge thanks to @curlyinsaneguy.bsky.social, @goggleboy.bsky.social and @itsdrakelionheart.bsky.social for being an awesome table!

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PVincent (Table Cat Games) @tablecatgames.com · 4d

*Pulls air horn*

Breaker breaker 1 9, be prepared for the digital release of Monster Truckers coming real soon!

PVincent (Table Cat Games) @tablecatgames.com · 7d

It's October and Halloween is around the corner... you know what ttrpg would be perfect for the season? Monster Truckers! Coming soon!

*Okay maybe more heroic and over the top goofy than spooky, but still!

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 5d

Fellow TTRPG #gamedesigners, got a question for you: How do you organize your notes, drafts, and layout? Asking for myself because I have a game practically laid out, but I know I need to go back in and make tweaks, so I'm trying to find a balance

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 5d

Hitting the point where I'm debating on dusting off the #StartPlaying profile again. At the very least, I'm confident that people have fun playing at my tables, and quite frankly I could use the side hustle.

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 5d

Oh....oh that sounds horrible

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 5d

Giving this a boost. The premise of the game looks really fun and is unique, plus it could be perfect for this time of year! Let’s spread the word folks

PVincent (Table Cat Games) @tablecatgames.com · 5d

If I'm being honest, I'm a little worried Monster Truckers isn't going to do well. I really need folks to help talk about it if they like it. It's really, really hard to get the word out on indie rpg projects and I've really been flying under the radar for awhile.

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 5d

You know, I’ve been jotting down books/games/shows/movies, but hadn’t thought to include this. It’ll be so helpful for folks playing it to pull from

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 5d

#Tabletop folks, hit me with your favorite spell. Any game, any system, any edition. I want to know what sticks out to you!

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 6d

Somebody please clap, I had a bad day and then used that as motivation to get some exercise to attempt to cope in a healthy manner

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 6d

Do I have a record player? Nope. Do I have the sudden urge to collect vinyls? Yep.

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JT 💜🤍🖤 @weebjeet.bsky.social · 7d

Just finished up my first stint as a guest on another show it was very fun! If you want guests on your show hit me up 🙂‍↕️

I will heckle your players

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 7d

Just ran Backwater from @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social and had an absolute blast. The setting is incredibly cool, combat was smooth as butter and easy to pick up, and has a ton to offer, especially if you have players that enjoy monster hunting while not being walking tanks

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 7d

But Jordan, how would we get that sweet sweet engagement otherwise?

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 7d

Ow...harsh but fair

Evil Ernest Luckman @ernieluckman.bsky.social · May 30

my body is a machine that turns
purchased TTRPGS
into unplayed TTRPGSs

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 7d

I’ve got one I’ve been working on for a bit, and I definitely want to get it released before the end of the year!

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ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 7d

Want a game that's built with one shots and short arcs in mind that can be *perfect* for this time of year? Let me draw your attention to my game Dreamwardens, with inspirations from Monster of the Week and The Matrix, with a bit more magic thrown in there!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

Dreamwardens - Andrew Christman | DriveThruRPG

The Nightmares are coming, tearing down the Dream to take over our world. It’s up to you to stop them. Are you up to the task? Dreamwardens is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game where players take on the ro...

www.drivethrurpg.com

ThatGamerAjax @thatgamerajax.bsky.social · 7d

Huh. Not only is it Oct. 1, the beginning of spooky season, but I get to run a spooky #tabletop game for folks tonight too…and that wasn’t even intentional!