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Carl D.

@carljaydee.bsky.social
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Dad, hubs, friend, TTRPGer, and some other things that don’t matter as much. (He/him) Blog: Transorbital Game Pit gamepit.bearblog.dev

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Peter @spezbaby.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Done and dusted. Here's my entry into the Appendix N Jam. Please have a look, rate and leave some feedback. spezbaby.itch.io/empirev1 #osr #ttrpg #AppxNJam
My cover to the Appendix N Jam entry: Empire of the Enchanters Vol. 1 Brig of the Enchantmen
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Finally getting a new post about the new game out of the brain and into the world. Hopefully the world, and my brain, survives 2026… #Dolmenwood #TTRPG #TimesThatFryMensSouls
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Weird ‘76: New Year, New Campaign
Using Dolmenwood, but not for Dolmenwood...kinda
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Every year I populate a wishlist with rad TTRPG stuff. Every year my family looks at it, is confused, and just buys me something else. Like a hand mixer. Except my mother-in-law. She’ll spring for the weird thing with wizards riding dinosaurs. She’s a champion.
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I think this is one of best “what is the OSR?” Posts. I fall on the “principles” side of things as well, and I think that perspective is definitively captured here.
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Yochai Gal @yochaigal.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Mr @betterlegends.bsky.social is making a zine about demons or something. It's for OSE Month. Pay attention. www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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Get Ready for Skullboy's Illustrated Guide to Demons
From Better Legends - Get Ready for Skullboy's Illustrated Guide to Demons
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The Dungeon Plunger🪠 @thedungeonplunger.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
If you’re dying for a DP check out the YouTube version of the podcast. Like it, share it, subscribe it! Also a guy at my work says my YouTube thumbnails are lame. Tell me what you think in the comments! youtu.be/QKDHnYDhsVE?...
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Chatting Solo Roleplaying with Cup of Solo
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Murkdice ✒️ Inkvein @murkdice.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Turns out, there's only 12 kinds of NPC in existence: murkdice.substack.com/p/the-only-1... #ttrpg #osr
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The only 12 NPCs you need
Lean and gameable NPC templates
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
I sat down and chatted with my buddy Jason @thedungeonplunger.bsky.social about game mastering, and the games we’ve played over the last year. Topics touched on include the OSR, Mothership RPG, Cairn 2e/play by post, Free League games (YZE), and procedures. Maybe you’ll find it interesting
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Carl D - The Worlds Most Consistently OK Game Master | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
THIS EPISODE WILL BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF!In this episode I chat with Carl D. A man of mystery who states that “he’s on a mission to become the world’s most consistently OK Game Master”. What does that me...
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Seth Skorkowsky @sskorkowsky.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Check out this 2 hour interview/chat I did with @thedungeonplunger.bsky.social where we talk about... pretty much everything RPG. It was a lot of fun talking as he's trying to keep up with my ADHD ass that's bouncing all over the place. youtu.be/p_F5lduKeOI?...
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Chatting Skilled Based RPGs and a LOT more with Seth Skorkowsky
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Another Bug Hunt is awesome, but I really love Dead Planet. Partly nostalgia and partly the fact that as an intro module it teaches a slightly different way to play: by trapping you in terrifying little sandbox. #MothershipRPG #TTRPG #OSR
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Dead Planet for Mothership - A Retrospective Play Report from 2023
Pulling together reports and memories of running the excellent Mothership RPG module Dead Planet!
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Another great podcast from @thedungeonplunger.bsky.social . I totally backed this #MothershipMonth project and the interview/discussion has some great tips for running #Mothership and RPGs. I also get a little shoutout which made my day. #TTRPG #OSR #MothershipRPG
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Oh hell yeah.
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
It’s been available for years but I don’t think enough people give this edition credit as a very accessible version of the game. If you print on lulu you have great inexpensive copies for your table or to give away to get people excited. Don’t sell them, that would be a —— move. #OSR #MorkBorg
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Bare Bones Mork Borg – Stop Complaining it’s Hard to Read or Expensive
Cheap and easy to read, all Mork Borg complaints answered. I still think you should buy the real thing though. Its glorious.
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Obligatory gloating about a thing I paid money for so long ago I live in a different house. #Dolmenwood #OSE #OSR #TTRPG #AncientKickstarter
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Dolmenwood Unboxing (Finally!)
Oh My! I’ve been waiting so long (if ya know, ya know) I almost forgot why I was so excited for this!
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Play report with prep notes and whatnots for the first 3 or 4 sessions of my current Twilight:2000 campaign. Just wrapped session 7 last week. Great sandbox game with excellent referee support. #twilight2000 #ttrpg #hexcrawl
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Twilight: 2000 (4e) Campaign Update
I have been very remiss in any sort of play report for my campaign using Free League’s 4th edition of *Twilight:2000*. I attempt to catch up a bit.
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Link to the homepage for my home brewed Sword and Planet / Planetary Romance / Planetary Science Fantasy game. It’s going to be powered by the Year Zero Engine, but like Forbidden Lands will be inspired by and OSR adjacent. I’m going to link back here for WIP comments if you want to share.
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The Empty Reach
An Roleplaying game of Planetary Adventure (Work in Progress)
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Prismatic Wasteland @prismaticwasteland.com · 08/09/2025
For the appendix N blog bandwagon, I talk about smashing together disparate inspirations as a method for coming up with new ideas for your games #osr #ttrpg
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Pick Two Inspirations and Combine Them — Prismatic Wasteland
I present a cheat code for breaking through writer’s block and coming up with a gameable idea from all the cultural detritus that has built up inside your brain.
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Cats Have No Lord @catshavenolord.itch.io · 07/09/2025
Beta version of my sci-fi horror Cairn hack is up on my blog now if anyone wants to check it out. Still needs work, but my first playtest last week went well and I feel good about what I’ll be able to do with this over time. #TTRPG #OSR blog.catshavenolord.page/lucky-star-v...
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Lucky Star (V 0.1)
“You are my lucky star…” \- Ellen Ripley, Alien (1979) The following principles define this game and it’s intended playstyle. \- Lucky Star is...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
It feels good to start writing the introduction to a RPG setting that’s been growing in my head for years. Hopefully I can follow through on the writing and design and get it to the table. #TTRPG #scifi #SwordandPlanet #worldbuilding
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The Empty Reach: A Sword and Planet Setting (Part 1)
This is the beginning of a campaign world that has been rattling around in my brain for the last couple years. Inspired by the sword and planet and planetary...
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Der_AJZ | Golem Productions @der-ajz.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Do #TTRPG s have a grimdark problem? I explore why endless bleakness isn’t always as “mature” as it looks—and how games like #PirateBorg and #Mothership show different ways to handle darkness. I’ve shared my thoughts on how #OSR play handles morality and would love to hear your take.
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Do TTRPGs Have a Grimdark Problem?
#014 - Grimdark Overload vs. “Mature” Themes. And why I don't need another (grim)dark fantasy setting.
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Brad Kerr @bradkerr.net · 04/09/2025
Between Two Cairns is back. "Into the Depths of Kreuger Castle." Podcasting! Indie D&D adventure module review! Male conversation! It's all here, folks. www.patreon.com/posts/into-d...
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Into the Depths of Kreuger Castle | Between Two Cairns
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James Holloway: monsterman.org @gonzohistory.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Patreon backer Hex brings you this special episode all about the denizens of Patrick Stuart's nightmare underworld, The Veins of the Earth! monsterman.libsyn.com/special-epis...
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Monster Man: Special Episode: The Veins of the Earth
Patreon backer Hex brings you this special episode all about Patrick Stuart's guide to dying underground, Veins of the Earth. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to ...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Random project I found languishing on my hard drive. House rules for The Black Hack intended to make running DCCRPG adventures a little more on-theme. Completely unnecessary and have not and likely never will be play-tested…beware… #OSR #TBH2e #DCCRPG
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Dangerously Untested: DCC Inspired House-rules for The Black Hack
So when I finally got the nerve to start GMing a few years ago the game I decided to use was by David Black. It's super simple yet loaded with awesome vibes...
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Paul Baldowski 🔜 Grogmeet, Preston (Nov. 21st) @paulbaldowski.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
With your support, we have secured the Forensics Expert Optional Class and more Random Tables for #CörkBord core. Next stretch goal: strange encounters to complicate your #NordicNoir investigations followed by Midwinter Feast, an adventure. Like, share, repost. www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
I could probably be convinced to run a campaign using D&D 2024 but I’d have to excise some (read many) of the options and tropes to really get behind it. To be honest I’d do something like this even if I were going to play with OSE or some other OSR clone.
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Addition by Subtraction: If I ran Dungeons & Dragons 2024…
Not saying I will. Not saying I won’t. If I did, there probably wouldn’t be any dragons… My first ever RPG was 3rd Edition D&D. It was probably 20...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Mothership Month is starting to bear fruit…should be the first of, well, more than I care to admit…😆 #MothershipRPG
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Is an investigation game of Nordic noir powered by Mork Borg OSR? NSR? Noir School Revolution? Does any of it mean anything at all at this point? The don’t know, but it sounds pretty cool. Listen to Jason’s interview with Cork Bord creator, Paul Baldowski, to learn more!
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Tried *Blade Runner the RPG* and ran my first session of a new “secondary” campaign to keep us busy when one player couldn’t make it. They missed out. Game is a blast and hits all the right vibes. Also my first foray into designing my own investigation scenario. #TTRPG #BladeRunnerRPG
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Blade Runner the RPG: Prep, Play, and Sorta Review
Recently I ran my first game of Blade Runner, and y’all, I couldn’t have been more pleased with how it went. While I did pick up the starter set and its ap...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Jason interviews Daniel from Bandits Keep discussing his chainmail and OD&D home game/system and other OSR adjacent stuff. Give it a listen!
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
On my mind recently so I wanted to send some positive waves to anyone thinking about taking the plunge to become a TTRPG game master, or to any GMs maybe stuck in a rut. The way out is to just play. Disappointing biographical details included. Be well y’all.
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PSA: Just Play
For a very long time I didn’t think I could be a gamemaster. I wondered, “What kind of genius must you be to create and hold a world in your head?” Not only ...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Jason Bulmahn talks the birth of Pathfinder and his new game Hellfinder. Another great interview from the Dungeon Plunger! #TTRPG #HorrorRPG #Pathfinder
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The Dungeon Plunger🪠 @thedungeonplunger.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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Paizo"s Jason Bulmahn Talks Pathfinder, Minotaur Games and HELLFINDER!!! | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
I talked to Jason Bulmahn from Paizo Publishing about his newest creation for his personal game imprint called Minotaur Games, HELLFINDER! We talk about how he got into working in the hobby, his time ...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
My buddy Jason interviews old school D&D legend, Zeb Cook! Check it out and give him a follow! #TTRPG #OSR #D&D #AD&D
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
If you’re in the market for another great TTRPG podcast you definitely need to check out my friend Jason’s Dungeon Plunger Podcast. He’s one of the nicest and funniest dudes I know and his cast is truly insightful. Good stuff for modern D&D and OSR play. It’ll probably make you laugh too.
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Somatic & Material Components @somaticmaterialcomp.itch.io · 01/03/2025
And that's how I made 'em... . #digital #illustration #dwarf #dog #medieval #character #design #art #dnd #ttrpg #rpg #osr #ose #dcc #5e #shadowdark
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Trying a new style of play report starting with how I prepped for the game and then how it went. It was fun. #MothershipRPG #TTRPG #OSR #APoundofFlesh
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Prep and Play Report: A Pound of Flesh – Into the Choke – Mothership RPG
Describing how I prepped and ran a game of Mothership from session concept to after action report.
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Trying a new style of play report starting with how I prepped for the game and then how it went. It was fun. #MothershipRPG #TTRPG #OSR #APoundofFlesh
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Prep and Play Report: A Pound of Flesh – Into the Choke – Mothership RPG
Describing how I prepped and ran a game of Mothership from session concept to after action report.
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
A detailed description of smart and exciting combat with Cairn in Nightmare over Ragged Hollow. Includes juvenile humor…sorry… #OSR #TTRPG #Cairn2e #NightmareOverRaggedHollow
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Quest of the Kobold King!: Nightmare over Ragged Hollow and Cairn
Two more weeks of play by post while the real world collapses in on itself. These daily touch points to a fantastic world have been a welcome repri...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The crew attempts a daring takeover of any enemy ship and some thoughts on combat in Mothership RPG: Mothership combat is deadly, planning is essential. #OSR #TTRPG #MothershipRPG gamepit.bearblog.dev/mothership-m...
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Mothership Mission Log - Taking the Deimos – Session 7
ROSTER: • Vegas Hemmings - Marine (Jack) • Dr. Kirk Kawaguchi - Scientist (Jason) • Anders Togurtson - Teamster (Matt) Contractors A...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Continuing our adventures in Nightmare over Ragged Hollow with Cairn, the party asks, "Can we eat the Doom Goat?" "Yes, yes you can..." #OSR #TTRPG #PlaybyPost gamepit.bearblog.dev/how-to-eat-a...
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How to Eat a Doom Goat: Nightmare over Ragged Hollow and Cairn PbP
Life got busy in the new year and the play-by-post slowed down a bit, but we’ve kept up the minimum daily posts. The party managed to slip the magical sh...
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Zedeck Siew @zedecksiew.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Yochai is one of the best, most community-oriented persons in OSR-and-adjacent spaces. He'll do his work elsewhere. His departure isn't a loss to him, but to TTRPGs here on Bluesky. You fucking idiots. PS: go sign up for the Between Two Cairns patron: www.patreon.com/c/betweentwo...
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Bryan Smart @smartone.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Great blogpost with tips on OSR RPG play: newschoolrevolution.com/basic-osr-pr...
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Basic OSR Principles
On December 29th, 2024 asked on : "This might be an overly broad question, but: does anyone have specific advice on encouraging #osr style play in a gro...
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Prismatic Wasteland @prismaticwasteland.com · 02/01/2025
Good adventure
Beyond the Pale, an OSR/NSR adventure by Yochai Gal inspired by Jewish folklore, being held by a normal human hand
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Idle Cartulary @idlecartulary.itch.io · 31/12/2024
Happy new year, everyone! I wrote a manifesto for 2025! In 2025, I'm doing to review as many ZUNGEONS as I can get my hands on. Let's lower the bar on making dungeons, but keep in gorgeous. Here's how to make a zungeon. playfulvoid.game.blog/2025/01/01/t... #osr
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The Zungeon Manifesto: Demystifying Dungeon Creation
I have a really large earring collection; I have perhaps as many earrings as I have TTRPGs, and I mainly buy them from local craft markets, not jewellers. They’re all made from resin or clay,…
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Reflections on play by post and a review of the experience using #Cairn2e to run Nightmare over Ragged Hollow. Spoiler…it’s fun. #Cairn #OSR #NSR #playbypost gamepit.bearblog.dev/cairn-2e-and...
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Cairn 2e and Nightmare over Ragged Hollow: Reflections on Play-by-Post
I’m more of a sci-fi guy than a fantasy guy. I came to my nerdery by way of the Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, Doom, Alien(s), Predator, Terminator...
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
I’m currently running Nightmare over Ragged Hollow with Cairn 2e in a PbP game, and it’s a perfect combo - we’re loving it - Looking forward to more JRL adventures stated for Cairn!
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
My players and I still talk about our experience playing CY_BORG so I wanted to capture some thoughts about it before my memory completely fades. Awesome session. gamepit.bearblog.dev/cy_borg-luck... #CY_BORG #TTRPG #OSR
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Carl D. @carljaydee.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Played through Moonbase Blues a couple nights ago and had a great time! #TTRPG #MothershipRPG #OSR gamepit.bearblog.dev/moonbase-blu...
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Moonbase Blues: One-Shot Play Report and Mini-Review
The holidays always have the potential to be a gaming drought and this last weekend one of my usual Mothership players (Matt) couldn’t make the game. Rather ...
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