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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

They don't tell you this but Minecraft Datapack coding is a secret tool that lets you turn ten hours into oh shit I should go to bed.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'm going to start doing this, or something similar— in the past few months I've noticed the standard terminology (Success, <Mixed/Partial> Success, <Miss/Badness>) is incredibly open to bad faith arguments about treadmilling and failing forward. This is more accurate to play and harder to twist.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'd take this further— rulebooks need to make it explicit that their rules are *rules*, and they're not to be broken. Not using the rules is playing a different game. Designers put a lot into crafting a specific experience and deserve to be able to say "Do it this way. This is the right way.".

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Say what you mean well enough to let it stand, that has to be enough.". What a beautiful sentence. I've been trying to practice this more; the issue is that I *like* critical conversation— a lot! But often people aren't looking for dialogue, even offline but 100% online, they're looking to "win".

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I didn't realise how happy a positive review would make me. It's been a busy few months, and this actually made me tear up a little. Thank you dearly to whoever left it, and I hope my work continues to bring you (and others) joy!

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Check it out, a finished project! The Familiar Face, a playbook for #Stonetop focused on teaching new players, enabling oneshots, and faithfully embodying NPCs stepping into PC roles. Expanded pitch in the link! Free now and forever. lexchxn.itch.io/the-familiar...

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The Familiar Face by lexchxn

A third party Stonetop playbook.

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blackle mori @blackle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

the more unfinished projects you have the better. the bigger your graveyard the more strange zombies you can sew together from the body parts. do not feel self-conscious about it. just keep making.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I've been seeing this a decent amount as I've been moving into and advocating for the Powered by the Apocalypse space more, even from some I consider friends; this idea that moves and playbooks "preordain" how the game will go in some unique or extreme way.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I find myself cherishing genuine, even-footed and even-tempered conversations more and more these days.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is a good video! I enjoyed reading Nimble even though it isn't my style of game, and Veneon continues to improve his style with every video. (secret bonus: Veneon has a custom system-agnostic dungeon turn design hidden in this video! i think it's really well put together, go check it out!)

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

There are so many awesome homebrew playbooks being actively worked on, it's a dream.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I have GOT to be a player in a Stonetop campaign. I'm dying for it, dawg.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The upload is super duper slow, but this is a more edited video than usual covering my favourite booths at the Smithed Summit Minecraft Convention- it was a blast, and I highly recommend anyone who it interests to hop on before they close on Monday! IP: summit.smithed.net youtu.be/nR6QDkmXb84

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Smithed Summit | Attend a Convention in Minecraft!

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I finished my four-day attendance of the @smithed.net Minecraft Summit— a vanilla/datapack creators convention— last night. It was an absolute joy, and I'm going back and forth on either expanding on it here, in a blog post, or in video form. Check it out if you like Minecraft! It's worth it.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I have more babies floating lifelessly in my pool than I know what to do with.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Been considering making smaller, less "designed" videos and essays— things like first time read-throughs, isolated design thoughts, off-hand critiques. Problem is I'm not sure stuff so small is worth all the effort it takes to make a video. Maybe I could make it its own series?

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This video is coming out months after recording due to some production issues, but my love for the PBTA space has only grown in the time between. But yeah! I discuss how PBTA moves work and what it looks like when the system you're running actually aids the GMing process! youtu.be/6v54wLCJtqA

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GMing and How Systems Support You

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This is a good thread. In short, yeah. This is one of the biggest kinds of player entitlement I see, and it's something that trad mechanics encourage through their adversarial design; play as "conquering". To take challenges laid before you and "beat" them, rather than the focus being on the story.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I'll be one of the many lovely judges for this competition, so if you've ever wanted to make Pathfinder 2e homebrew, now's your chance to be a big shot!

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I've always wished the TTRPG space had a bigger critical community, the same way movies/video games do. It's likely a byproduct of the adolescence of the medium combined with its relative lack of popularity, but when I see awards I want them to be more than just popularity markers.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I feel like I did really well! I'll find out the results one way or the other next Wednesday. Fingers crossed!

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Have an interview at my LGS in the morning— the one I've been applying to for years since moving to the city. Wish me luck everyone! I feel like I have a pretty great portfolio, but these things are unpredictable.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Double double, toil and trouble... A blog post and accompanying audio-visual version! All about the beauty of a properly designed Session 0, making the world feel real, and Stonetop. lexchxn.blogspot.com/2026/07/inve... youtu.be/_6WDjOq1hyY

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Blog Read-Along | Invested Reality and the Importance of Session 0

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Unbelievably excited to see Seven Part Pact in its finished state. Been waiting and wanting on this for a long time. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sjg...

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

brindlewood bay was such an amazing read, i need to play it and also finish reading the between

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I should really get around to that Seven Part Pact preview-review before the full game comes out, huh? It's been a tough one for me because I want to do the game justice but I'm just so bad with maintaining long projects.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#makeaterriblecomicday2026 featuring physical art instead of my usual digital. very happy to be a part of this this year. go take a look through the tag and see if you like any other contributors' work, eh?

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Hot off the presses (almost a week ago! wow!)! WARDEN, taking the better parts of the Paizo engine elsewhere. youtu.be/h5pJm1aWKKs

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WARDEN RPG | System Review

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Caldwell is an incredible author, and to see us having something in common— to have such a big inspiration to me come out as part of my community? I'm stoked, as they say. Go check out their YouTube channel if you like personal video game essays. Some of the best work around. You'll love it.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

(9) photo credit to monstermonger : www.tumblr.com/monstermonge...

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I should export my files at a higher resolution so Bluesky and Tumblr stop making them blurry by upscaling them with antialiasing. Lesson learned!

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

@bobworldbuilder.bsky.social Hey Bob, I know you don't know me and I'm a much smaller creator, but I figured I'd ask- How do you deal with bird sounds in your audio process? I've got a real messy clip what with springtime and I'm just learning outdoor shooting, so figured I'd ask a pro. Thanks!

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

i'm gonna start uploading any drawings i do in my spare time here, in the hopes they can be enjoyed and that maybe itll encourage me to actually do more ahaha ill be labelling them sequentially: (1)

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Seven-Part Pact has 7 GMs as the default mode of play. It seems to be making a big push towards finishing, so I'd recommend giving it a look now. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sjg...

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Coming soon: Seven-Part Pact

A fantastical, ornate TTRPG from Jay Dragon about the might and folly of powerful wizards bound by a venerable Pact.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Check out this thread by Dan; this is definitely an issue I've faced in my own game groups, seeing players unable to handle themselves in the face of unfavourable outcomes and being unwilling to work on that part of themselves. We shouldn't be encouraging that kind of behaviour in our hobby, imo.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A new video crests the horizon! Raspberry Flavoured, my favourite way to experience Minecraft (and imo, the best way period). This Friday! youtu.be/q9-_pm_QZ9k

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Raspberry Flavoured | Minecraft as it Should Be

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Alright my original announcement was for a video, but the video fell apart when the topic got totally changed (game is in alpha). So! Here's a music playlist. Been wanting to put one of these up forever anyway~ "taste for bounce" - when you want to bounce your head : www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg9n...

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PUPPYPLAY! (feat. femtanyl & sixwing)

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I am STILL ALIVE. Something is coming. But it's decently different from my prior work~ Hoping to have it by this or next Thursday.

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[lexchxn] @lexchxn.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Hey hey people! Got a new one for you. Jackian Magic! It's all about demons that live in your head and how to cast them by playing a tile game! Reminds me a lot of Seven Part Pact with how evocative its themeing is- I should really finish that video. Going live in a week! youtu.be/kPxS0BwZZBY

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Jackian Magic | Subsystem Review

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