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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 9h

TODAY! Lorebeards 40K ranks the minor xenos species of Warhammer 40,000! Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they decide which of the more obscure background aliens in the grim darkness of the far future are the best... and which deserve anonymity! youtube.com/live/HY1qkhg...

Tier List of Minor Xenos - Lorebeards 40K S2:B19

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying looks at making your game table spooky, just in time for October. Join Ross and Vera at 2pm MST as they discuss techniques for adding dread to your TTRPG experience! youtube.com/live/M_sT7aT...

Crafting Dread - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E14

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k takes a look at the minor xenos species of the Warhammer 40,000 setting. Ever wonder, "who are the Jokaero?" or "What is a Khrave?" Find out with Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST! youtube.com/live/BQA0ebS...

Minor Xenos Species - Lorebeards 40k S2:E18

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k ranks the most influential women in the grim darkness of the far future. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST to find out where your favorite ranks on our list! youtube.com/live/sco5JTJ...

Influential Women of 40K Tier List - Lorebeards 40k S2:B18

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying re-visits how to gamemaster an RPG, with plenty of tips about table control and handling players! Join Ross and Vera at 2pm MST to learn more about how to be a great GM! youtube.com/live/5EpBbs6...

GMing 201 - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2: E13

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k takes a look at the Grey Knights, the mysterious Chapter of Psychic Space Marines who specialize in hunting daemons. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they discuss these secretive warriors of Titan! youtube.com/live/4RYRUKn...

The Grey Knights - Lorebeards 40k S2:E17

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40K asks the question, "Are the Necrons still the Necrontyr?" It's a lore debate between Ross and Alexis, starting at 2pm MST. Join us to hear arguments for both sides! youtube.com/live/qwdZEU5...

Are Necrons Necrontyr? - Lorebeards 40K S2:B17

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k takes a look at one of the most prominent named Necron characters in the setting: Orikan the Diviner! Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they do a deep-dive into the lore for this mysterious chronomancer! youtube.com/live/0V0XAJn...

Orikan the Diviner - Lorebeards 40k S2:E16

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k ranks all of the Emperor's Worst Parenting Decisions! Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they figure out which of the Emperor's choices was the absolute worst of all time. youtube.com/live/YWiUg9-...

Emperor's Greatest Parenting Mistakes - Lorebeards 40k S2:E16

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying checks out the Marvel Multiverse RPG with special guest Scott Crosson! Join Ross, Vera, and Scott at 2pm MST as they discuss this new superhero TTRPG experience. youtube.com/live/niREKaV...

Marvel Multiverse RPG - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E12

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k takes a look at how the Emperor unified Terra and the Solar system under his rule: the Unification Wars! Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they discuss this mysterious period of Imperial history. youtube.com/live/nRpQITU...

The Unification Wars - Lorebeards 40k S1:E15

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k is going to build a daemon, a "medium-class" neverborn for Chaos. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they work with chat to create this unique creature! youtube.com/live/X0a2Jmo...

Let's Build a Medium Daemon - Lorebeards 40K S2:B15

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40K takes a look into one of the most important characters in the setting: Belisarius Cawl! He created the Primaris Marines and helped Guilliman rise from the dead, but who is he? Join Ross and Alexis at 2:30pm MST to find out! youtube.com/live/X1JARtn...

Belisarius Cawl - Lorebeards 40k S2:E14

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k ponders the question, "What if Sanguinius had been Warmaster?" Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST to find out what this would mean for the Horus Heresy! youtube.com/live/FqRUiYr...

What if Sanguinius was Warmaster? - Lorebeards 40k S2:E13

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying takes a look at one of the most grim settings of D&D: Dark Sun! We have a special guest joining us, the creator of Dark Sun himself, Timothy Brown! Joins Ross, Vera, and Tim at 2pm MST to hear all about it. youtube.com/live/EbOQ6Dg...

Dark Sun - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E11

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k looks at one of the most mysterious and lethal encounters in the Great Crusade: The Rangdan Xenocides. Is this the true defining conflict of the Dark Angels? Is this where the two lost legions were slain? Find out with Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST. youtube.com/live/vZEshlm...

The Rangdan Xenocides - Lorebeards 40k S2:E13

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k debates whether the Imperium should or should not ally with Xenos species. Would some alliances be good or bad for the grim darkness of the far future? Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST to find out! youtube.com/live/-vmkGfC...

Let's Debate Xenos Alliances with the Imperium - Lorebeards 40k S2:B13

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

TODAY! Special Lorebeards & Roleplaying episode today at 12pm MST! Join Ross and Vera as they talk about Owlcat, the company behind CRPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Wrath of the Righteous, Rogue Trader, and the upcoming Dark Heresy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUT4...

Owlcat CRPGS - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2: E10

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k takes a look at the Treaty of Mars, where the Imperium and the Mechanicus joined forces long before the Horus Heresy began. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST to dive into the lore of this momentous occasion! youtube.com/live/Z-2OiGZ...

The Treaty of Mars - Lorebeards 40k S2:E12

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k ranks the various orders of the Sisters of Battle, AKA the Adetpa Sororitas. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they decide which orders are best and which... are not. youtube.com/live/rtXrKxU...

Tier List: Sororitas Orders - Lorebeards 40K S2:B12

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying checks out the idea of Randomness in TTRPGs! Are you curious about the Deck of Many Things? Have you heard about dying in Traveller's character generation step? Join Ross and Vera at 2pm MST as they discuss all this and much more! youtube.com/live/8DE2N6H...

Randomness in RPGs - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E9

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

New Patreon Post! Today, I wrote up an idea for your next Forgotten Realms campaign -- add some super-spy flavor and check out the concept for Agents of H.A.R.P.E.R.S.! www.patreon.com/therosswatso...

Agents of H.A.R.P.E.R.S. | Ross Watson

Agents of H.A.R.P.E.R.S. by Ross Watson on Patreon. Join Ross Watson's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k explores the mysterious Adeptus Mechanicus. Who are these Tech-Priests of Mars? How did they come to be the pre-eminent masters of technology (or not) in the Imperium? Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST to find out! youtube.com/live/NAB253h...

The Adeptus Mechanicus - Lorebeards 40k S2:E10

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hey folks, I have a new FREE Patreon post up for people who are interested. I'm describing what the concept of "Grey Box Forgotten Realms" means to me and how I'd present that as a compelling setting. www.patreon.com/therosswatso...

Grey Box Forgotten Realms: What is it? | Ross Watson

Greetings patrons! I’ve talked about the Forgotten Realms before, and probably will again, because I have a long-standing affection for sett

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

TODAY! Let's Build an Imperial Knight House - Join Ross and Alexis as they work with chat to design a brand new Imperial Knight Household. Join us at 2pm MST if you'd like to take part in creating some chivalric grimdark mecha and the nobles who pilot them. youtube.com/live/SfWTcD4...

Let's Build an Imperial Knight House - Lorebeards 40k S2:B11

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

TODAY! A special episode of Lorebeards! I'm helping out Loremaster of Sotek as we discuss a strange scenario -- what if the gods of other universes invaded Warhammer the Old World? Join us at 2pm MST to check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrOT...

Gods of Other Realms Invade Warhammer! Community Request Fulfilled w/ Fantasy Lorebeards S5 B26

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying takes a look at running Superhero RPG Campaigns -- these can be very different than D&D! Join Ross, Vera, and special guest Bill Keyes of Harmless Forest Creature games as they discuss the secret origins of this concept. youtube.com/live/eTI0kP1...

Superhero RPG Campaigns - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E8

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k looks at the new-but-actually-old Leagues of Votann! The "space dwarves" of Warhammer 40,000, this faction managed to escape deletion. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they dig deep on this group! youtube.com/live/qPRbxxl...

The Leagues of Votann - Lorebeards 40k S2:E10

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I've just put up a new Patreon post -- this time, I'm presenting the random tables we used on Lorebeards to create an Aeldari Craftworld! You can use these tables to build your own for your own TTRPG needs or just for fun. www.patreon.com/therosswatso...

Random 40k Tables: Build Your Own Aeldari Craftworld | Ross Watson

Random 40k Tables: Build Your Own Aeldari Craftworld by Ross Watson on Patreon. Join Ross Watson's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Following up on this! Let me know!

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'll be going live at 3pm MST for a "Just Chatting" hanging-out stream. Come join me to ask anything, talk about RPGs, pop culture, movies, or whatever! www.twitch.tv/therosswatson

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Tabletop RPG designer and Warhammer 40K Lorebeard Ross Watson dives into games, worlds, and stories live on stream. Watch me play, answer lore questions, and chat about designing epic adventures.

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k ponders the question: What if... Angron lost the Butcher's Nails? Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they discuss what this change would mean for Angron and the rest of 30k! youtube.com/live/ZCBEvRQ...

What if Angron Lost the Nails? - Lorebeards 40k S2:B10

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying looks at possibly the most-overlooked and forgotten TSR D&D setting: Birthright! Join Ross and Vera at 2pm MST as they do a deep-dive on this hidden gem! youtube.com/live/q_cPfM0...

The Forgotten D&D Setting of Birthright - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E7

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Reposted by Ross Watson

Jordan Sorcery @jordansorcery.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Given the relative prominence of D&D in 1980s USA it's no surprise to see it pop up in the odd movie, but Warhammer rarely made it to Hollywood. Though it did occasionally... A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors features an ad for the Perrys sculpted Citadel Feudals torn from White Dwarf #82

Reposted by Ross Watson

Jordan Sorcery @jordansorcery.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

To support my work as a Warhammer historian and for free & paid access to Games Workshop history articles, research, early access, exclusive interviews, cool podcasts, behind-the-scenes updates, Warhammer fan-fiction, and loads more check out: Patreon.com/JordanSorcery

Jordan Sorcery | Patreon

Get more from Jordan Sorcery on Patreon. Warhammer historian and tabletop content creator. Support Jordan Sorcery and get exclusive access to their work.

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Don't forget Enemy of the State!

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k looks into the mysterious Arkhan Land, visionary Tech-Priest and creator of many of 40k's most famous vehicles. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they dive into who Arkhan Land is, what he's done, and why he's important to 40k! youtube.com/live/VJeuD1V...

Who is Arkhan Land? - Lorebeards 40k S2:E9

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k takes the Horus Heresy to Lore Court. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they debate the issue... could the Horus Heresy have been avoided? youtube.com/live/hvae8Ie...

Was The Horus Heresy Avoidable? - Lorebeards 40k S2:B9

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I've got a new post on my patreon today, talking about the development and possible future for one of my most popular creations: the dark fantasy setting of Acccursed. www.patreon.com/therosswatso...

Behind the Scenes: Accursed | Ross Watson

Behind the Scenes: Accursed by Ross Watson on Patreon. Join Ross Watson's community for exclusive content and updates.

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k looks at the mysterious Dark Cells of Terra. Who's in there? Why were they made? And who guards them? Find out with Ross and Alexis today at 2pm MST! www.youtube.com/live/wwj5XO_...

The Dark Cells of Terra - Lorebeards 40k S2:E8

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I do have some really cool stuff up for sale: here's Enemies Unleashed, a book full of really cool supervillains for your superhero RPG campaign! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k ranks the wildest mysteries of the grim darkness of the far future. Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they figure out which of these enigmas is the most compelling... and which are basically already solved! youtube.com/live/di-bSmW...

Tier List: 40k Mysteries - Lorebeards 40k S2:B8

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Hey everybody! I have a new post on my patreon about a "Cursed RPG," and this time, I'm discussing what went wrong with Exalted: Second Edition -- and it involves the infamous Infernals sourcebook. www.patreon.com/therosswatso...

Cursed RPGs: Exalted Second Edition | Ross Watson

Cursed RPGs: Exalted Second Edition by Ross Watson on Patreon. Join Ross Watson's community for exclusive content and updates.

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying looks at the "Cursed" Metaplots of tabletop RPGs! Come hear the legend of Samuel Haight, learn about the Second Sundering, and more. Ross and Vera start the discussion at 2pm MST! youtube.com/live/i8HEOKy...

Cursed RPG Metaplots - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E6

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I don't know about you, but I tried bourbon and... damn. People drink this shit voluntarily? It tastes absolutely god-awful.

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k looks at the Tau Empire -- this mysterious alien civilization on the rise in the grim darkness of the far future. How does their culture and ways of war influence the setting? Find out with Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST! youtube.com/live/Y5wo_bP...

The Tau Empire - Lorebeards 40k S2:E7

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k (and the chat!) builds an Aeldari Corsair Pirate Prince (or Princess). Join Ross and Vera at 2pm MST as they create a unique Space Elf Pirate Lord in the grim darkness of the far future. youtube.com/live/LBJfc3g...

Let's Build an Aeldari Corsair Prince

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards & Roleplaying takes a look at Cyberpunk 2020, the basis for the hit CRPG Cyberpunk 2077. Join Ross and Vera at 2pm MST as they discuss the state of roleplaying in Night City. youtube.com/live/QwGuFDE...

Cyberpunk 2020 - Lorebeards & Roleplaying S2:E5

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k looks at the Calixis Sector -- the mysterious setting for the tabletop rpg and CRPG Dark Heresy! Join Ross and Alexis at 2pm MST as they discuss this awesome sector. youtube.com/live/B-T8-K4...

The Calixis Sector - Lorebeards 40k S2:E6

YouTube video by Lorebeards

Ross Watson @rosswatson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

TODAY! Lorebeards 40k takes a look at the Heresy-era Space Marine Legions and decides which ones are best... and which ones are not. Join Ross and Alexis today at 2pm MST to discuss these Legions and figure out where they fit into a tier list! youtube.com/live/YFQB1-_...

Horus Heresy Legion Tier List - Lorebeards 40k S2:B6

YouTube video by Lorebeards

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