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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 19h

Time for a My Little Pony TTRPG Halloween special!

Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 1d

I have run a few sessions in my campaign for a max of 7 players and that was a lot. On the plus side, it was easier and safer to split the party for all concerned, and I don't think we ever had a combat with all 7 at the table.

10 is amazing, and what Brennan is doing is next-level.

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 1d

Back when I was a teen, a friend and I were planning to do something stupid. My Friend's Dad overheard us, and said "I want you to imagine this as a news headline written in the least flattering way." Friend's Mom was a newly elected Judge.

Been a good guideline for what I say and do, ymmv.

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 1d

That is great, but... Now I am thinking about the crossover for ammo cases and dice. BRB.

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Phineasferatu @phineas.bsky.social · 2d

We are under siege by an army of Paul Blarts that all think they are Judge Dredds

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 3d

As if you needed more incentive to move... I am convinced more than every that place is some combo of cursed/haunted.

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Birthday!

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Chaotic Wholesome @chaoticwholeso.me · 14d

Join us Saturday, October 4th when @fullrubberducky.bsky.social will be doing a mutual aid fundraising stream to help keep Ducky afloat! 🦆

Donate to make him play Default Dan, make him suffer through a horror game, and nab one of our codes for a free PC game! 🥳

More here:
ko-fi.com/fullrubberdu...

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 5d

Love your insights into this, and knowing the lived experience you have adds weight to your words.

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 6d

I had to do that for both front wheels last year (twice for one, as the mechanic did not get one on right...).
> Somehow gives a knowing nod with an sympathetic 'Oof' in there

Good luck on the interview!

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 6d

Happy to announce that I'll be moderating a panel on how to run your first game for your friends, with @urbanbohemian.com @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @damphyr.com @dmjazzyhands.bsky.social and @gammaliz.bsky.social
11/22 12-1 PM in the Crab God Theatre (Lvl 1, 1113C)
#PAXUnplugged

Title: So Your Friends Have Suckered You Into Running a Game, What now? ("What Now?" is on wooden letter tiles, with an upright dice cup beside it, and another dice cup has spiled two 6 sided dice
Pictures of each panelist are in order below:
Brian Gray, Candace the Magnificent, Kay Purcell, Eugenio Vargas, Elizabeth Ferrara, and Ryan Greene.
Nov 22 12 PM Crab God Theatre (Lvl 1, 1113C)

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 6d

> Deep sigh
I really, really hope that this is not the case. But...
>Gestures at the world

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 7d

Glad you lived, and hope you have a quick recovery!

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 7d

The Sun and Moon stones of Summer and Winter courts respectively. They are signs of authority in the Feywild, and are brought to the Solstice and Equinox meetings. They grant control of land, & the largest of each is held by the queens of the courts. Beyond that, my players follow me on here soo...

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 7d

Chef’s kiss…

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 7d

Same. A long career delivering beautiful work. RIP.

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Wrex Verdi @wrexverdi.bsky.social · 7d

Click through to see more posters, as well as his obit and an interview from a '22. Between him and Drew Struzan, I think the majority of the films I watched and loved growing up had their art on the posters.

The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 8d

RIP renowned Italian film poster artist Renato Casaro.

Considered one of the most influential Italian poster designers, Casaro leaves behind a legacy of hand-painted artwork for thousands of films, including such classics as Conan the Barbarian, Octopussy, and A Fistful of Dollars.

He was 89.