Doug Pirko
@waiwode.bsky.social
ttrpg GM/player without portfolio. Likes games with Samurai, realizes they aren't champions of the working class. He/him.
The system is, sadly, a mess. Avalon Hill's first foray into RPGs, it doesn't hide it's wargaming roots. There is math.
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The system is, sadly, a mess. Avalon Hill's first foray into RPGs, it doesn't hide it's wargaming roots. There is math.
I love this module, and have used it as a "rustic fantasy" setting a number of times. (And yes, the third adventure needs *a lot* of revision). (And the map I made based on the module's map)
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I love this module, and have used it as a "rustic fantasy" setting a number of times. (And yes, the third adventure needs *a lot* of revision). (And the map I made based on the module's map)
Yeah, seems on point. Also, based on some metric I don't understand I am 7% below average--that's on point as well.
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Yeah, seems on point. Also, based on some metric I don't understand I am 7% below average--that's on point as well.
US force move to interdict airborne drug smugglers....
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
US force move to interdict airborne drug smugglers....
Ceti Alpha V Eel Larvae didn't just make the victim vulnerable to suggestion. they also did a fantastic job keeping the aural canal free of wax build-up.
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Ceti Alpha V Eel Larvae didn't just make the victim vulnerable to suggestion. they also did a fantastic job keeping the aural canal free of wax build-up.
Well the first problem is you assigned inflated values to something that was worthless to begin with.
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Well the first problem is you assigned inflated values to something that was worthless to begin with.
“It’s over, Shōhō! I have the high ground!”
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
“It’s over, Shōhō! I have the high ground!”
Then they weaponize the language with phrases like "Quiet Quitting." I bet Ms Morris has taken her share of vacation days, and it wasn't just a stay-cation because the family budget was too tight.
November 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Then they weaponize the language with phrases like "Quiet Quitting." I bet Ms Morris has taken her share of vacation days, and it wasn't just a stay-cation because the family budget was too tight.
#boardgames Played two rounds of Dice Kingdoms of Valeria, a fun and quick Valeria-themed roll & write. Came last both times, would absolutely play again.
November 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#boardgames Played two rounds of Dice Kingdoms of Valeria, a fun and quick Valeria-themed roll & write. Came last both times, would absolutely play again.
Tales Not Told on the Second Monday of October, a Right and Proper Date for Giving Thanks
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Tales Not Told on the Second Monday of October, a Right and Proper Date for Giving Thanks
“You’ll be visited by three spirits….”
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 AM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits….”
Most of you can't even find Ottawa on a map!
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Most of you can't even find Ottawa on a map!
Started several months ago, still the first fire of many....
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Started several months ago, still the first fire of many....
#boardgames We played two games of Doomlings and a game of Port Royale last night. Went for short, easy to learn games as a bit of a change-up from our usually more complex fare.
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#boardgames We played two games of Doomlings and a game of Port Royale last night. Went for short, easy to learn games as a bit of a change-up from our usually more complex fare.
Y'all are playing Dispatch and I'm still out here waiting for Champions, due in 1992! #vaporware
(Seriously though, I enjoyed Dispatch very much).
(Seriously though, I enjoyed Dispatch very much).
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Y'all are playing Dispatch and I'm still out here waiting for Champions, due in 1992! #vaporware
(Seriously though, I enjoyed Dispatch very much).
(Seriously though, I enjoyed Dispatch very much).
I've played a lot of superhero #ttrpg games over the years.
When it comes to "knockback"--super attacks sending the opponent flying backwards--I don't think any game handled it as smoothly (and entertainingly) as Champions/HERO.
When it comes to "knockback"--super attacks sending the opponent flying backwards--I don't think any game handled it as smoothly (and entertainingly) as Champions/HERO.
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I've played a lot of superhero #ttrpg games over the years.
When it comes to "knockback"--super attacks sending the opponent flying backwards--I don't think any game handled it as smoothly (and entertainingly) as Champions/HERO.
When it comes to "knockback"--super attacks sending the opponent flying backwards--I don't think any game handled it as smoothly (and entertainingly) as Champions/HERO.
Politics aside, Thatcher was a hell of a DJ!
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Politics aside, Thatcher was a hell of a DJ!
What movie villain is a horrible "person", but an absolute joy to watch on screen?
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
What movie villain is a horrible "person", but an absolute joy to watch on screen?
Out for dinner with the folks!
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Out for dinner with the folks!
Sentinel Comics RPG is one of the games I'm too cowardly to run*
Still, I had an itch to review it, take a second look. And their publisher is having an absolute fire sale on all their games. Which makes me a bit sad.
*These days, games with a lot of fiddly bits. I tend to run simpler things now.
Still, I had an itch to review it, take a second look. And their publisher is having an absolute fire sale on all their games. Which makes me a bit sad.
*These days, games with a lot of fiddly bits. I tend to run simpler things now.
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Sentinel Comics RPG is one of the games I'm too cowardly to run*
Still, I had an itch to review it, take a second look. And their publisher is having an absolute fire sale on all their games. Which makes me a bit sad.
*These days, games with a lot of fiddly bits. I tend to run simpler things now.
Still, I had an itch to review it, take a second look. And their publisher is having an absolute fire sale on all their games. Which makes me a bit sad.
*These days, games with a lot of fiddly bits. I tend to run simpler things now.
I mean, there's millions of people in the city. I bet you could find more than just one if you even tried.
November 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I mean, there's millions of people in the city. I bet you could find more than just one if you even tried.