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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 23/09/2026

Fallen Tear: The Ascension is out today, and since my client is super late sending me any scripts, I thought I would stream it! twitch.tv/klausvonh

A starry, cloudy sky with little light elements, and the sillhouette of a character, along with the title of the game.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 10/09/2026

I was reminded of this when talking with some of my dearest friends, and they mentioned remembering me having them try out games (Oblivion or something) and having the WORST time trying to use my unholy abomination of a mouse. This was the original. A thing of beauty.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 10/09/2026

Back in the day, I exclusively used this huge, off-set trackball mouse. Loved it for a decade, but it finally bit the dust. When I looked for an identical one, there were none, so I've used a "normal" mouse for the last 8 or so years. But then I looked again...and the style is back and improved!

A trackball mouse, with a larger trackball and a number of additional function keys on either side of it, with Klaus' hand in the picture for comparison.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 04/09/2026

"Oh don't worry, I'm unaffected by the AI we used. It only affected the people I don't give a shit about." Gal, are you sure they didn't replace your performance with a lifeless, flat AI replacement? I'm not sure I could tell the difference...

An AV Club article snippet, showing an image of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, and the great paragraph which says:

Gal Gadot may be done with Wonder Woman, but she has crypto and artificial intelligence in her future. In fact, the unholy marriage of those two things—an AI-assisted movie called Bitcoin from director Doug Liman and actors Casey Affleck, Pete Davidson, and Isla Fisher—is next on Gadot’s docket. The AI use, Gadot says on her recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, is strictly to replace below-the-line workers like set and lighting workers. “As far as the performances, it’s all me,” Gadot says.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 01/08/2026

I think I've spent more time tinkering with and getting deep into SO MANY VTTs than most anyone I know. I've sunk hundreds of hours each into Foundry, Roll20, and Alchemy. But god damn if I keep just coming back to Owlbear Rodeo. Just having all the info for everyone is just...so perfect.

A screen cap of an Owlbear Rodeo tabletop. It is covered in notes labelled as Clues, pictures of players and NPCs, character sheets, lore, reference cards, and interesting graphics and drawings. It is truly a glut of information available in once glance.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 28/07/2026

Don't get me wrong, they were still like...pretty tasty, but biting into a burrito and pulling out a big broccoli floret is weird as shit. I know most menus are built around meats, but it isn't THAT hard to come up with some decent, cheap alternatives that aren't a fucking California veggie medley

A bag of frozen broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, labeled "California Blend."

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 16/07/2026

Had to step outside to take out the garbage and take care of a couple things for less than a minute, and genuinely I already feel the effects a little (doesn't help I have some minor lingering lung issues). If you're in the smokey areas, be careful. This crap is no joke!

An air quality graphic, showing a current condition of 349, at the highest level, with the description: Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 29/06/2026

We've had Verizon In-Home 5G internet for a couple years now, no complaints. It's been smooth as could be. The last month or two, it has been BAD. Real bad. We look, and oh, hey, there is now a higher-speed tier available for $25 more a month, reaching speeds...we used to just get. HOW CONVENIENT.

A close up of Dennis, from It's Always Sunny, sitting in a living room, staring forward clearly exhausted and furious.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 06/06/2026

The more I play Public Access, the more I desperately want to play even more. This is absolutely some of the most fun I've had running a TTRPG, and that is saying something! Seeing my players come up with the story, and then twisting it on them in weird ways is just...[chef's kiss]. 10 outta 10.

The cover of Public Access, showing a analog-looking image of a tall shadowy figuring standing under a street light in a dark road.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 31/05/2026

I was fully prepared for Mina the Hollower to be a bit challenging, but I was not prepared for just how much of a challenge! But damn if they didn't include an absolute buffet of accessibility options for people to cater their experience however they might like! This image is like 20% of 'em.

The "All Modifiers" menu screen from Mina the Hollower," with options like Auto Jump, No Pit Damage, Infinite Burrow, and so on. The list goes on well past the screen

A mouse in a red jacket with a whip and a castle in the background

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 26/05/2026

Well this was just too perfect not to share 🤣

Two posts on bluesky.
The first, from Luna P, says, "Okay people you are just making up those convention names" and the second, from Chris Hooper, says, "Heading to Chupacabracon this weekend as my first foray into local conventions!"

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 12/05/2026

Don't worry, this is mostly a joke. I mean, I'm not feeling mentally *great* today, but I'm not awful. Sometimes a mood like this is just an opportunity for self-reflection and a reminder to stop and process days of mental backlog. You don't have to be concerned, I just wanted to make a silly. <3

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 04/05/2026

Caught a different song of their that I was obsessing over, but then the internet maybe ruined it... Apparently there's a decent chance Frugit uses AI in their music. Rapid releases, certain aspects of the music fit AI, and then their refusal to address if it's AI when asked except sort of here...

A youtube comment of someone saying "AI could never." and a response from Frugitofficial that says, "Who knows."

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 13/04/2026

If you are in the Twin Cities and want to connect with a community while playing/learning a new TTRPG, then come to Roll 4 Community! This Friday from 5-8pm at Angel Food Bakery and Coffee Bar in St. Louis Park! Games run by myself and @sheerspec.bsky.social!

A poster for a Roll 4 Community event. The top corner says...
Want to learn how to play some lesser known Tabletop Role-playing Games/ Or maybe just find a community of players to be a part of?
Then the date of Friday, April 17th from 5-8pm at Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar, located at 8100 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park
It indicated that the games being run will be Brindlewood Bay, a Murder Mystery game where you play as elderly women from a book club, and Mothership, a Sci-fi horror game not unlike the Alien franchise.
It states it is free, for ages 18+, and you can either reserve a seat via a QR code, or just show up!
It also says that if you want to help, you can donate to a giftcard at Angel Food register!
Finally, it says if you have questions, email klausvonh@gmail.com, or join the discord at discord.roll4community.com

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 04/04/2026

Did I spend hours in the @alchemyrpg.bsky.social system builder creating a fully loaded module for an upcoming game of Public Access? Yes. Am I absolutely delighted with the ambience and flow of it all, to the point where I can hardly wait for our first session in a week? Also yes.

A screencap of an Alchemy virtual tabletop scene of an old TV with static on the screen. There are a few test rolls of moves on the chat pannel, a list of 5 moves from the game in the bottom left corner, and the current character is named "HELP" with the subcaption of "You shouldn't have come back" both in distorted text. It also lists Klaus as the GM and the player as HELP

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 18/03/2026

My ship looks like a flying brick, but I love it. I am not considering turning it into a flying 3 story building. Because I FUCKING CAN AW YEEAAAAHHHHHHH

A block-style video game image of a pretty ugly wooden airship flying over some hills

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 16/03/2026

Yep! There are a few books that will use the same characters that are...pseudo-sequels, but still work great as stand-alone books. Funny, clever, and just a fun take on fantasy. Death is actually one of, if not the, most recurring (side) characters in the entire series, and is always a delight.

An image of death petting a cat, with the text...

"I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"...

Death thought about it. "CATS," he said eventually. "CATS ARE NICE."

by Terry Pratchett (Sourcery)

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 16/03/2026

Immediately made me think of one of my all-time favorite Discworld moments/quotes...

A comic strip depicting a scene from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather, with Death in a Santa Claus-life outfit, having given a little girl a sword. The Mom yells "You can't give her that. It's not safe!"
In the next panel Death replies, "IT'S A SWORD. THEY'RE NOT MEANT TO BE SAFE."
In the next panel, the store manager says, "She's a Child!" to which Death says, "IT'S EDUCATIONAL." The store manager says, "What is she cuts herself?"
The last panel is a close us of Death saying, "THAT WILL BE AN IMPORTANT LESSON."

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 05/03/2026

Outrage content is exhausting. "Ooo, can you believe we posted this? Are you replying with how silly an article this is? Oh nooo, please, stop all the engagement." Just walk away. Ignore them. They want you to think it is dumb. They love that you hate it. They are *desperate* for you to hate it.

A bluesky post from IGN saying "Crimson Desert's Fast Forward button lets you speed through dialogue, sparking a debate among fans," with an image of the game which looks like a bog-standard medieval city.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 04/02/2026

That moment you know a mandarin is going to be amazing.

A peeled mandarin next to the peel which is all in one continuous strip.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 26/01/2026

I will always attempt a little patience and compassion, but I have to admit, even I'm getting worn down with this. I know, I should just ignore the comment and move on. I just can't help but hope it maybe, maybe reaches someone. Probably not, but I'll still try. Do NOT harass this person, please!

A youtube comment saying: "I'm disappointed by this video. The type of people they're capturing are repeat offenders and people who've caused physical damage other than just crossing a border. If a family is separated that father is more than likely to be extremely abusive, not to mention we've seen the biggest drop in murder rates in a long time in 2025."

The reply from Klaus says, "If you can see everything that is happening in my state, and actually see how awful and unconstitutional this occupation is, and still support it, then I'm afraid we're both disappointed. I have had friends harassed, seen videos of an execution, and heard constant misinformation from the white house. I would recommend you look deeper into what you've heard, double check sources, and hopefully you'll understand why we here in Minnesota (and many people across the country) are scared and angry. Looking at just one figure, like murder rates, isn't giving a complete picture.

Do not feel a need to reply to this, as I don't plan to engage further. I don't mean any disrespect, I am just so tired. Know that I do what I do for what I believe would be a better country for all in it, and I wish you and yours well."

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 23/01/2026

When I renovated a room in my basement to be my studio, I knew it would be a little chilly down here in the winter. But holy shit the cement floor is cold when it feels like -40F outside. Even with my house shoes and socks on, my feet are COLD. Send more space heaters.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 21/01/2026

Not gonna lie, I only gave this like a 20% chance of working, and with just two Oreo Thins I did have to add just a pinch of sugar... That said, it's pretty damn good 😅

Hot cocoa in a green mug, made out of Irish cream Oreo Thins

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 21/01/2026

My lactose intolerant ass making mistakes at 9:16pm

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 16/01/2026

When I say I genuinely love the old Street Fighter movie, it is 90% because of Raul Julia, for his awesome performance, dedication, and passion. An absolute treasure.

Raul Julia's son, an adult, standing in a closet, crying and holding the M. Bison costume his father wore in Street Fighter. At the bottom is text reading "Raul Julia's son preserved the M. Bison Costume honoring a final role his father performed for his children while fighting cancer."

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 12/01/2026

I see videos of people's TTRPG rooms with huge tables, and I kinda laugh, because I would never want that. See, most of the games I play don't require a tabletop. In fact, my ideal set up would be a huge u-shaped sectional. Keep your huge tables and battlemaps, my dream TTRPG room has one of these!

A fancy image of a huge, wrap-around grey sectional couch with lots of extra sections for lounging and laying down, all in a very magazine-cover living room.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 08/01/2026

Remove the colon after "BREAKING" and I think you have a more accurate title. Can hardly wait to see how poorly they can make it run.

A screencap of a facebook post that says "BREAKING: A Fallout: New Vegas remaster is now in development at Bethesda" and a picture of new vegas with text saying the same

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 30/12/2025

Well, since I'm seeing this, here is the correct answer. And if I see one "MINNESOTA TOO COLD" comment, know that my eyes will roll right out of my fuckin' head.

A map of the US labelled living preferences, where Minnesota is teh only "Absolutely" answer.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 29/12/2025

I know it would be...stupidly expensive and not worth it, but once upon a time I dreamed of having a bluray Jukebox that could hold and play all the discs and would like...rotate through and display the jackets. Maybe just a digital display, so you could load it with digital files as well. I dunno

A close up of a Crosley jukebox, with a panel displaying music choices, the top holding discs, and the rest is that classic, retro jukebox style

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 15/12/2025

Me: "Designing a quick logo for this community TTRPG project should be easy. I've learned a thing or two over the years." The Logo, after an hour of work:

An image of the meme Sanic, which is a pretty bad drawing of Sonic the Hedgehog done in MSPaint.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 01/12/2025

Today had been a much, much needed rest day, where the most difficult thing I've done is bake a simple boule de campagne. This? This is healing.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 24/11/2025

I worked at a bakery/deli, and when I see pullmans I think of sandwich loafs. For those not in the know, a sandwich loaf is... a cake, but it's bread with different sandwich slops (chicken salad, ham salad, etc) in between, and cream cheese for frosting. It's horrifying...but good...but awful.

A long sandwich loaf. It looks like cake, but the cake part is bread, the filling looks to be probably a ground ham salad, and it is covered in cream cheese instead of frosting, topped with what looks like beet roses and herbs, with a slice in a place, a fork resting in it.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 14/11/2025

My partner was trying to remember the name of an actor, and said "I think it's Fred Nice??" We both laughed at how wrong yet close she was...

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 12/11/2025

I'm more of a Unico in the Island of Magic fan personally, but I respect the hell out of this choice! Unico fans, unite!!!

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 06/11/2025

Been up since 3am. I am tired, but I cannot sleep. Brain is stressy. No thank you, I don't care for this. But hey, at least I turned it into productivity. Yay.

A screen capture of an Affinity Publisher file, zoomed out so the only text that can be read is the title, "Tales by Tavern Light"

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 24/10/2025

Moves like this are why I am so excited. Could you do this in other games? Sure. Plenty of games look at a GM and say "On a success or miss... figure it out!" But I love a game that gives you specific results because it feels more transparent for players and gives the MC(GM) clear options.

Picture of an Urban Shadows move called "Put a Face to a Name" with the description...
When you put a name to a face or vice versa, roll with their Circle. On a hit, you know their reputation; the MC will tell you what most people know about them. On a 10+, you’ve dealt with them before; learn something interesting and useful about them or they owe you a Debt, your choice. On a miss, you don’t know them or you owe them, MC’s choice.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 14/10/2025

I quite liked KPop Demon Hunters when I saw it. After seeing this, I love it. There is nothing inherently wrong with the idea of a live action version of animated stuff, but I just love to see animators stating how some stuff just works better/only works as animation.

A screenshot of the main three characters from KPop Demon Hunters posing on stage, with the text "News: Kpop Demon Hunteres Creators don't want a live action version" from IGN.

Above that is text from the article reading: "There's so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation," KPop Demon Hunters creator Maggie Kang told BBC in a recent interview. "It's really hard to imagine these characters in a live action world. It would feel too grounded. So totally it wouldn't work for me."

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 14/10/2025

Youtube/Tiktok chefs: "Next we're gonna add around 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil...I'll just eyeball it..."

A picture of a person pouring oil into a dutch over than looks to be about half full, and is continuing to pour that oil

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 12/10/2025

I got Little Rocket Lab, which is like Stardew Valley meets Factorio, and I can already tell that I'm going to like this game, because your character gets tired at 10pm, instead of friggin midnight or 1am. This is a character I can relate to.

The thumbnail of Little Rocket Lab. It is a cartoon scene on green rolling hills, with the main chracter in overalls and goggles in the foreground, and a conveyor belt of boxes and a farm dog next to them.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 24/09/2025

Michael Rapino just bought himself a ticket to the GoFuckYourself concert. VIP (Very Irritating Prick).

Lucile Bluth from Arrested Development, with text reading "Honestly Michael, it's a sports ticket. What could it cost? 70 grand?"

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 29/08/2025

I will always, aaaalways encourage a tres leches cake, especially if you have a great supermercado in the area with those cases full of gorgeous, in house made cakes. Was literally just talking to my partner about getting one for my birthday...

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 22/08/2025

Adobe has spent the last decade training in the Hyperbolic Enshitification Chamber, making sure everything they make is as close to unusable as possible, while costing as much as they can possibly get away with.

The "It's good, but it could be better" meme from Wonder Woman 84, it Padro Pascal's character pointing them smiling, but instead is says "Adobe Exec: It's Bad. But it could be worse!"

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 12/08/2025

There IS an extension for it called "Decked!" that allows for some custom card stuff, though how *easy* it is to set up is hard to say. I was planning on using it to test a game I'm working on but have yet to actually try figuring it out.

An image of the Custom card deck feature for Owlbear's Decked extension, showing the face and back of a card, and various upload and alteration options to choose from

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 11/08/2025

In this case, it looks to be because of the AI you are using. I just tested it on Google, which is using Gemini, and got the same oreO result. You used GPT5. The point is less about the specific example, though, and more the overall unreliability of AI, I think.

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Klaus von Hohenloe @dungeonnewbs.guide · 08/08/2025

How cool was I in high school? Uhhhh pretty coo!

Klaus with hair, no faicial hair, and sunglasses, sporting an open button up shirt and some jeans. It's a very late 90s-early 00's look.

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