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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We're thrilled to kick off our pre-convention activities with an exciting new project: The Illusion Horror & Con Magazine This community-driven publication features fantastic articles on Horror TTRPG gaming, KULT, and the IHC and Elysium communities. ...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A Very B.E.A.R. System - Becoming Los Angeles, 1959. The city is bathed in neon, smoke, and the hard glare of streetlights, but some things look better in the dark. A murder should be simple. A suspect, a weapon, a confession, a case closed. But this one is different. ...

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A Very B.E.A.R. System - Actual Play | Becoming | LA Noir scenario | Episode 1

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🕯️ NEW EPISODE — The Black Madonna: Dark Dreams A wonderful Sunday to you all - and here is a little treat. MRTN and I step away from the waking world and explore one of The Black Madonna's defining elements: the strange, dangerous realm of dreams. ...

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The Black Madonna – Episode 13: Dark Dreams | A Kult: Divinity Lost Discussion | incl. FREE AddOns

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

KULT: Divinity Lost GM Guide (with Helmgast) We are continuing our video series in collaboration with Helmgast, focused entirely on how to GM @kultrpg.bsky.social - practical, system-aware, and rooted in what makes Kult unique.* 🕯️ KULT: Divinity Lost GM Guide – Episode 10: Craft Your Story ...

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Kult: Divinity Lost | GM Guide Ep 10: Craft Your Story

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🕯️ NEW EPISODE — The Black Madonna: Shadows from the Past The discussion of our guide takes MRTNJ and me out of Berlin and into Frankfurt an der Oder, where a seemingly "professional" psychiatric clinic hides deeply unsettling connections to the past. ...

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The Black Madonna – Episode 12: Shadows from the Past | A Kult: Divinity Lost Discussion

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

KULT: Divinity Lost GM Guide (with Helmgast) We are continuing our video series in collaboration with Helmgast, focused entirely on how to GM @kultrpg.bsky.social , practical, system-aware, and rooted in what makes Kult unique. 🕯️ KULT: Divinity Lost GM Guide – Episode 9: Kult Cosmology ...

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Kult: Divinity Lost | GM Guide Ep 9: Kult Cosmology

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

KULT: Divinity Lost GM Guide (with Helmgast) We are continuing our video series in collaboration with Helmgast, focused entirely on how to GM @kultrpg.bsky.social , practical, system-aware, and rooted in what makes Kult unique. 🕯️ Kult: Divinity Lost GM Guide – Episode 8: Scenarios

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Kult: Divinity Lost | GM Guide Episode 8: Scenarios

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

📢 Illusion Horror & Con Actual Play Alert 📢 The Shunned for @kultrpg.bsky.social Join me and my players, Mal and kevintheradioguy, for the finale! Content Warnings can be found in the video descriptions 👉 Watch it here on the Illusion Horror & Con YouTube Channel youtu.be/_mFGfMXHZRE

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IHC 2026 Actual Play || The Shunned || KULT: Divinity Lost - Part 8 - Finale

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

📢 Illusion Horror & Con Actual Play Alert 📢 The Shunned for @kultrpg.bsky.social Join Mal and kevintheradioguy, for Episode 7 of the published KDL scenario from the book Screams and Whispers. Content Warnings can be found in the video descriptions 👉 Watch it here: youtu.be/9RxSwgvYLrg

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IHC 2026 Actual Play || The Shunned || KULT: Divinity Lost - Part 7

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

📢 Illusion Horror & Con Actual Play Alert 📢 The Shunned for Kult: Divinity Lost is Live! Join me and my players, Mal and kevintheradioguy, for Episode 6 of the published KDL scenario from the book Screams and Whispers. Content Warnings found in the video descriptions youtu.be/I17bKz_FlxQ

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IHC 2026 Actual Play || The Shunned || KULT: Divinity Lost - Part 6

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

What does The Black Madonna look like from the player’s side of the table? A Guide to The Black Madonna ⚠️ Content Warnings: Due to the player characters' backgrounds and dark secrets... Listener discretion is HIGHLY advised youtu.be/i9dVX1HMHew

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The Black Madonna – Episode 10: Interview with campaign players | A Kult: Divinity Lost Discussion

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

@kultrpg.bsky.social GM Guide (with Helmgast AB) 🕯️Kult: Divinity Lost GM Guide – Episode 7: Combat Example GM Guide with an example scene showcasing combat, as well as other topics from the series so far, run by Gabe. youtu.be/dd86ls5qRLE 👉 Have questions? Form Below: forms.gle/nzxgVjgr6gSt...

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Kult: Divinity Lost | GM Guide Episode 7: Combat Example

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

📢 Illusion Horror & Con Actual Play Alert 📢 The Shunned for @kultrpg.bsky.social Join us for Episode 5 of the published KDL scenario from the book Screams and Whispers. Content Warnings can be found in the video descriptions 👉 Watch it here on YoutTube youtu.be/KeVlFTxhii0

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IHC 2026 Actual Play || The Shunned || KULT: Divinity Lost - Part 5

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🎉 Submissions for IHC Spring Con Community Weekend have been extended! 🎉 You can find the Player Submission Form and all the details on our website: www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/our-projects... Player Submissions will now end: Sunday, May 10th, 2026 @ 19:59 EST / 23:59 UTC

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🎉 GM Submission Extension for IHC Spring Con Community Weekend! 🎉 GM Submissions are open for a few more days! New submission deadline is: - Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at Noon EST (5pm UTC) You can find the form and all the details on our website: www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/our-projects...

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The Illusion Horror & Con - Community Con

The Illusion Horror Spring Con Community Weekend May 15 - 17, 2026 Click on the Images or titles to be redirected to the individual forms when available.

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📢 Two weeks left for A Very B.E.A.R System on Kickstarter! 📢 Go grab your narrative-first TTRPG designed to keep the story flowing, reduce rule friction, and put player decisions at the centre of the experience. Follow the link to put in in your pledge! www.kickstarter.com/projects/avb...

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A Very B.E.A.R System

A Boundless, Expressive, Adaptable, Roleplaying game that keeps narrative, rather than rules, at the centre of the table.

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📢 Illusion Horror & Con 2025 Actual Play Alert 📢 The Shunned for @kultrpg.bsky.social is Live on YouTube! Content Warnings can be found in the video description 👉 Watch it here on the Illusion Horror & Con YouTube Channel: youtu.be/a1T_xUOYatY

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IHC 2025 Actual Play || The Shunned || KULT: Divinity Lost - Part 1

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

🎉 GM Sign-ups are open for IHC Spring Con Community Weekend! 🎉 It's that time of the year again folks! Coming to you live: May 15th - May 17th Sign-Ups are now open! You can find the form and all the details on our website: www.theillusionhorrorcon.events/our-projects...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

KULT: Divinity Lost GM Guide (with Helmgast) We are continuing our video series in collaboration with Gabe from Helmgast, focused entirely on how to GM @kultrpg.bsky.social, practical, system-aware,

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Kult Divinity Lost GM Guide Ep 3 - Advantages & Disadvantages

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

We continue... In our next episode, we continue the Berlin chapter and talk about Magda's fate and new NPCs; you can find it in: A Guide to The Black Madonna for @kultrpg.bsky.social Episode 6 - A Killer's Dance - Part 2 youtu.be/OVEWy57swUU Best of greetings to you all!

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A Very B.E.A.R System Kickstarter drops on April 1st, in ONE WEEK Be sure to head over to the Kickstarter page to hit that 'Notify Me' button, so you don't miss launch day: www.kickstarter.com/projects/avb... ...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🎉 GM Game Submissions for the IHC Spring Con 🎉 Will start on: Monday, March 30th, 2026 @ 05:00 EST (10:00 UTC) IHC Spring Con runs from Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, completely online and on the Illusion Horror & Con discord server. ❤️ Spring Con Crew ❤️ www.theillusionhorrorcon.events

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Welcome to The Illusion Horror & Con, the ultimate virtual tabletop role-playing convention and community for horror enthusiasts. Join us for thrilling days of horror gaming, panel discussions, comm...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

👂Can anyone hear me... Is there anyone out there? I NEED to get a message out... 🥳 DATES REVEALED - THE ILLUSION HORROR CON THIS DECEMBER!!! 🥳 THE ILLUSION HORROR CON: THE ENDLESS VOID 📆 Event Dates: Friday, December 11th –Sunday, December 13th, 2026 www.theillusionhorrorcon.events

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

KULT: Divinity Lost GM Guide (with Helmgast) We are continuing our video series in collaboration with Gabe from Helmgast, focused entirely on how to GM @kultrpg.bsky.social Our second episode continues our discussion of the Player Moves: youtu.be/YIA6hxCLNXc

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A Kult Divinity Lost GM Guide - Episode 2 - The Basics Continued

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Onyx Path Publishing @theonyxpath.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The GM's Day Sale has a few days remaining! Get up to 40% off hundreds of Onyx Path titles:

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GM’s Day Sale is Back! – Onyx Path Publishing

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The Illusion Horror & Con's interview series, we sit down to chat with the creator of: A Very B.E.A.R System Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYX8... Then head over to the Kickstarter page to hit that *notify me* button! www.kickstarter.com/projects/avb...

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A Very B.E.A.R System (AVBS) - Interview with Creator Wesleigh Mori-Caruso

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Dear KULT'ers! For our next episode, we sat together with the editor Jason Fryer to talk about his experience with @kultrpg.bsky.social, writing and of course, The Black Madonna, which you can find in: A Guide to The Black Madonna Episode 5 - Interview with Jason Fryer youtu.be/PLqb88zgD1M

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A Guide To The Black Madonna - Ep 5 - Interview with Jason Fryer

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

@kultrpg.bsky.social - GM Guide (with Helmgast) We’re continuing our podcast/video series in collaboration with Gabe the Herald from HELMGAST, focused entirely on how to GM Kult: Divinity Lost. 👉 Submit your questions here: forms.gle/Wgg8Cgh7Mzcx...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We’re launching a new podcast/video series with Helmgast in February focused on how to GM Kult: Divinity Lost - practical, system-aware, and rooted in what makes Kult unique. Ep.1 covers GM Moves, Player Moves, pressure, and when to roll. Submit questions: forms.gle/Wgg8Cgh7Mzcx... #kultprg #kult

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

*We are back - awoken from slumber...* Martin and David are eager to continue. **A Guide to The Black Madonna** *Episode 4 - A Killer's Dance - Part 1 * Anything you need to know about the opening scene and getting started with the campaign. OUT NOW! #kultRPG #KultDL youtu.be/tDkdn1OJC6E

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A Guide To The Black Madonna - Ep 4 - A Killer's Dance - Part 1

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tommurr.bsky.social @tommurr.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

And we are back to the new year! Join me for RPG related ramblings as we Guide the Path! www.twitch.tv/theonyxpath

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

📹 IHC - REMASTERED PANEL SERIES || Incorporating Real-Life Legends and Myths in TTRPG 📹 Exploring how folklore, urban legends, and mythic tales can enrich horror storytelling—balancing respect, research, and creative adaptation. ...

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Illusion Horror & Con 2025 - Slot 2.5 || Incorporating Real-Life Legends and Myths in TTRPG

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Ferne Milton, CobbleSprite (She/Her) @cobblesprite.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Did you know that you can use Locus to play Sci-fi style horror? Well you can! and we wrote an extensive guide on how the theming and concepts of sci-fi horror can be most effectively used in the setting. We're pretty proud of the writing in this one and think it's valuable even outside of Locus.

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

📹 IHC - REMASTERED PANEL SERIES 📹 Techniques to allow players more agency in shaping the horror experience. ⭐ WITH CAST... - Matthew Dawkins (he/him) - D Lauzon (she/they) - Gabriel (Gabe the Herald) he/him - Gunilla Jonsson (she/her/they) - Bear Winters (he/him) ...

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Illusion Horror & Con 2025 - Slot 1.5 || Player-Driven Horror

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE IHC 🎉 We wish HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our server members and we hope you will enjoy your 2026! - Actual Plays from the IHC - Advice Series for The Black Madonna - Our end of year 2026 online convention - And other material in the queue 🙂 tenor.com/view/kristig...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

📹 IHC - REMASTERED PANELS📹 Advice for new horror GMs and what do you wish you knew when you started. ⭐ WITH CAST - Vince - Lorefall (he/him) - David Whitworth (he/they) - Stephen Koontz (he/him) - David Wartmann (he/they) - Crystal W. (she/her) 📺 FIRST-TIME HORROR GMs - youtu.be/7gMIXBDZve0?...

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Illusion Horror & Con 2025 - Keynote || First Time Horror GMs

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

🌐 IHC - IMPORTANT WEBLINKS 🌐 There are many places where you can stay up-to-date with everything IHC. Below is a list of social links where you can find us and or reach out to talk! Main Source of Info - Website: www.theillusionhorrorcon.events ...

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Seth Skorkowsky @sskorkowsky.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Last RPG Review of the year. Today we're delving into the world of Delta Green, a grim Lovecraftian horror game about conspiracies, investigation, trauma, isolation, and fear. youtu.be/PIv9PsUiwsg

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Delta Green - RPG Review

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

📹 IHC - REMASTERED PANELS - 2025 📹 For your viewing pleasure, we have posted the remastered Illusion Horror & Con 2025 horror panels! 📺 PANELS 📺 - Keynote || First Time Horror GMs - Slot 1.5 || Player-Driven Horror - Slot 2.5 || Incorporating Real-Life Legends and Myths in TTRPG ...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

📼 TRANSMISSION FROM THE UNDERGROUND 📼 🎸 DEAD BEATS — Actual Play is LIVE 🎸 Join Yeti, Eerie Lunarose, Crystal, and David, led by writer & GM David Kirkby, as they descend into *Dead Beats* — the 2025 ENNIE Gold Award–winning Call of Cthulhu scenario. ...

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Dead Beats with David Kirkby - 1980s Call of Cthulhu Actual Play

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

📣 RAFFLES FOR CHARITIES - LAST FEW DAYS 📣 🎁 Prize Packs: - RAFFLES FOR CHARITIES are in the last few days! - RAFFLES OFFICIALLY CLOSE: December. 17th, 2025 at 10 AM EST (3 PM UTC) 📚 Sponsorships from the following: - Helmgast AB - Chaosium Inc. - Onyx Path Publishing - Free League Publishing ...

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The Old Ways @theoldways.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We're running a special charity stream this Friday for Feeding America and offering tons of cool incentives for these amazing players! Pick your favorite and join us Friday, December 12th at 7pm, then share this to help raise awareness! #starwars #charitystream tilt.fyi/Fxguul44nK

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

IHC Slot 9.5 - Panel Horror Series Slot 9.5 - @kultrpg.bsky.social Topics - using the tarot deck/how the tarot was made, advice for running sleepers and enlightened characters When: Sunday, Dec. 7th 2025 @ 17:10 EST (22:10 UTC) ...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

IHC - Panel Horror Series Slot 8.5 - Horror in Non-Traditional Settings - How to build a horror experience in unexpected places With Paul Baldowski (he/him), Matthew Sanderson (he/him), Kim Godwin (she/her), D Lauzon (she/they), Michael Petersen, (he/him/they), and moderated by Camille (they/them)

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

IHC Slot 6.5 - Horror Panel Series Slot 6.5 - How to Develop a Scenario - Discussion of the writing process for horror TTRPGs. Tonight: 23:10 EST --> 00:50 EST With J.R. Fryer (he/him), Kim Godwin (she/her), Steve Anderson (he/him), D Lauzon (she/they), and moderated by Rachel (she/her) ...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Slot 4.5 - Horror Inspiration - how to incorporate ideas from film and media into your scenarios. With Vince - Lorefall (he/him), Jacqueline "Jax Romana" Bryk (she/they/fae), Stephen Koontz (he/him), Paweł Kicman (he/him), Topher Burk (he/him), and moderated by Scott Dorward (he/him) ...

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Jax O'Lantern, Bimbo Reprobate 🎃✨️ @rufflejax.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

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Slot 4.5 - Horror Inspiration - how to incorporate ideas from film and media into your scenarios
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Onyx Path Publishing @theonyxpath.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

A year ago today we released Operation: Lost in Reverie A Jumpstart for They Came From [CLASSIFIED] in POD and PDF via our partners at @drivethrurpg.com! This jumpstart has all the tools you need to start a story of They Came from [CLASSIFIED]! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Illusion Horror & Con @illusionhorror.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🔊ILLUSION HORROR & CON - ACTUAL PLAY STREAMING 🔊 For those unfortunately let out in the COLD🥶and were not able to get into some convention games, we have some special STREAM's playing during some different game time slots. Actual Plays: ...

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