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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy Thursday!! Today is set-up day for AcadeCon. Volunteers from all around will descend on the DCC to make sure we are ready to go for tomorrow morning's kickoff. We will be onsite and ready to check folks in at 8 am with games starting at 9. See you very soon!

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Meet Jake! One of the newer Faculty but tremendously talented and helping both AcadeCon and The Rpg Academy reach new heights!

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Lets say hello and TY to Kaylee, another of our Special Guest / Faculty / wears many hats. #Boardgames #ttrpg #starwarsactualplay

Poster image shouting out Kaylee Jung as Faculty at AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Let's meet some more of the Faculty helping run AcadeCon each year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

AcadeCon is only able to continue due to some tireless volunteers who work with me all year long and especially over event weekend to keep things working and improving. For this last week - let's shout out some of these usually un-sung heroes! #ttrpg #karaoke #starwarsactualplay #YTStreaming

Poster Image shouting out Michael Waldschlager II as a Faculty Member of AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Elrik's Hobbies another brand new sponsor who sent along a HUGE shipment of terrain pieces. We're still figuring out how best to divide it up into prize bundles. TY TY TY for the kind donation to help support Sanctuary at Homestead and The Foodbank, Inc. #ttrpg #gamingterrain

Poster image saying TY to Elrik's hobbies for being a sponsor this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

This morning let's say TY TY to Goblins' Hut a brand new sponsor this year who sent us a wide selection of their Weathering Products for Miniatures, props and Costumes to support our Costume Contest and charity raffle. #ttrpg #costuming #cosplay #miniatures #weatheringmodels

Poster image shouting out Goblin's Hut as a Sponsor of AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Another Corporate Sponsor this year is Mythworks which sent along some prize support for our charity raffle! #boardgames #mythworks @mythworks.bsky.social

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We are close to 1,600 subscribers on our Youtube Channel. If you have found value in our podcast over the years for tips/tricks and insight in how to run games and have fun - the YT channel is offering similar content in new short form video content. www.youtube.com/therpgacademy #dnd #dnd5e

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Friday! And a BIG TY TY to Derek Stevens Art a new Sponsor this year who's donated some amazing art pieces to our Charity Raffle which supports Sanctuary at Homestead and now The Foodbank, Inc. #ttrpg #boardgames

Poster image shouting out Derek Stevens Art as a Sponsor of this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Big update today - Tl;dr our Charity Partner Sanctuary at Homestead will be donating a % of funds raised at AcadeCon to a Dayton area Food bank. SaH is already a food based charity helping families in Cincy and Datyon. Find all the info on FB or TTE news update #ttrpg

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Our final (for now?) local Business partner shout out is for Cosmic Comics and Games in Englewood. Drop by and pick up some new release comics or your CCG of choice. #daytonbusiness #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonohio

Poster image shouting out Cosmic Comic and games in Englewood, OH as a sponsor of AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Let's say TY TY to Tony and Pete’s for helping support AcadeCon this year! They have really good sandwiches for those looking for a lunch or early dinner spot. #daytonbusiness #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonohio

Poster image saying Thank you to Tony and Pete's in Dayton for supporting AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Today's Sponsor SHOUT OUT is to QuiverTime who sent us some very sweet Card Quivers, deck boxes and sleeves for our charity raffle supporting Sanctuary at Homestead. #cardsleeves #deckboxes #cardquiver @quivertime.com

Poster image shouting out Quiver-Time as a Sponsor of this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

It's a cold dreary Tuesday (where I am, at least) but you know what's not cold or dreary? - Thai 9 in Dayton. Another of my favorite places to eat over AcadeCon AND they're helping us out this year too! #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #thaifood

Poster image shouting out Thai 9 restaurant in Dayton for supporting AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

And lets through out a BIG TY TY to Blind Bob's one of the coolest pizza joints around and a favorite of many of the AcadeCon regulars! #pizzalovers #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness

Poster Image shouting out Blind Bob's bar in Dayton, Ohio as a supporter of AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Let's say TY TY to ANOTHER Corporate Sponsor today - Looney Labs has sent us another wonderful care package to fill out our Game Library with fun games for everyone to enjoy! #boardgames #looneylabs #FluxGames @looneylabs.bsky.social

Poster image shouting out Looney Labs as a Sponsor of this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

a HUGE THANK YOU to Dragon's Den Counseling ( Zach Webber ) who is a Special Guest this year, and a Vendor AND Corporate Sponsor. He's also hosting the Daggerheart LIVE - The Reaping Ride game on Saturday where you can watch and interact with the story. #daggerheart #daggerheartrpg #ttrpg

Poster image shouting out Dragon's Den Counseling as a Corporate Sponsor of AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Let's close out this Saturday saying TY TY to Darkhold Games a returning vendor and Sponsor with donations to our charity raffle supporting Sanctuary at Homestead #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #ttrpg #flgs

poster image shouting out Darkhold Games as as Sponsor at this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Let's send a big TY TY to Robin's Nerd Supplies for supporting our event this year with some beautiful #dice sets for our Charity Raffle!. #ttrpg #ttrpgdice @robinsnerdsupplies.bsky.social

Poster image shouting out Robin's Nerd Supplies as a sponsor of this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Happy Saturday. Let's celebrate with a big TY TY to Two Social for helping us spread the word about AcadeCon this year. #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

Poste image shouting out Two Social in Dayton as a supporter of AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

a BIG TY to DK Effect Located in Dayton - they offer a unique blend of entertainment with classic board games, thrilling pinball machines, and engaging activities for all ages. #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #pinball #VintageGaming

Poster image saying Thank you to DK Effect a Brewcade located in Dayton, Ohio for supporting AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Let's say a big TY TY to @nerdburgercraig.bsky.social who sent along some games for us to use for Charity raffle. They also currently have a new KS running for Cosmic Corsairs, Maybe give it a look www.kickstarter.com/projects/158... #ttrpg #boardgames #kickstarter

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Cosmic Corsairs RPG

Fly starships. Wield cosmic powers. Fight a brutal regime.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Let's give a big TY TY to MCDM Productions. They have sent along several copies of Draw Steel for our charity raffle AND a set to be given away at some of our Draw Steel events. Gorgeous books and a very lovely group of folks making them. #ttrpg #drawsteel #mcdmproductions @hellomcdm.bsky.social

Poster image shouting out MCDM as a sponsor of this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Kicking off this Thursday with a big TY TY to Oregon Express another fabulous place to grab a bite while taking a break from AcadeCon gaming! #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Time to say TY TY to another Corporate Sponsor for this year's AcadeCon: Lore Link is a premium-quality RPG campaign management tool for Dungeon Masters, Gamemasters, Storytellers and Keepers of all types. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder @lorelink.com

Poster imaging shouting out Lore Link as a Corporate sponsors for this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

and ANOTHER local Dayton Business helping AcadeCon this year: Wheat Penny Oven and Bar #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Let's keep the THANK YOUS flowing with a shout out to Lily's Dayton A wonderful place for bite or a drink. A short walk from the DCC while at AcadeCon #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

A poster image saying THANK YOU to Lily's dayton (bar and restaurant) for supporting AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Lets say TY TY to another Corporate Sponsor for this year - @ashyfeet.bsky.social who donated multiple copies of their latest game: Dark Heists for Game Library, Play to Win AND Charity raffle. #ttrpg #boardgames

Poster image shouting out Ashyfeet Entertainment as a sponsor for this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

A big TY TY TY to 2nd Street Market in Dayton for helping spread the word about AcadeCon! #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #daytonbusiness #daytonohio

Poster image saying Thank You to 2nd Street Market in Dayton, Ohio for supporting AcadeCon this year

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Lets give a shout out to Brent Bowser Merch who is a vendor this year AND donated some sweet stuff for our charity raffle as well! #ttrpg #SanctuaryAtHomestead

Poster image shouting out Brent Bowser Merch as a sponsor for AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

And another local business that is helping us spread the word of AcadeCon: Check Your Head #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness

Poster image shouting out a big Thank You to Check Your Head for supporting AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Let's say a Big TY TY TY to LUNA Gifts & Botanicals for helping support AcadeCon this year!! #daytonbusiness #daytonohio #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

We still have Sponsors to shout out this year, including - @lokebattlemats.bsky.social who sent us a HUGE donation this year! We have 2 large bundles in our charity raffle as well as Emergency GM kits for folks who may need ready to go battle mats. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #battlemaps

Poster image shouting out Loke Battle bats as a Corporate Sponsors for this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

And our LAST (but not least) Special Guest Shout out is for Curtis Baum of Dire Corgi Games and Organized Play Manager for Evil Genius Games #TTRPG #direcorgi #EvilGeniusGames #EverydayHeroes @evilgeniusgames.bsky.social

Poster Image shouting out Curtis Baum of Dire Corgi Games and Organized Player manager for Evil Genius Games as a Special Guest at this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

our latest Special Guest Shout Out: Chuck Cumbow, Community Outreach Director with Troll Lord Games @trolllordgames #ttrpg #castlesandcrusades #TrollLordGames

Poster image shouting out Chuck Cumbow, Community Outreach Director for Troll Lord Games as a Special Guest at this year's AcadeCon and highlighting the events he is running.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Another SPECIAL GUEST SHOUT OUT. This time its Marcus from Ghostlight Media! #ttrpg #voiceactor

Poster image shouting out Marcus of Ghostlight Media as a special guest at this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

MORE Special Guest shout outs? YES!! this morning's is Rin from Ghostlight Media. #ttrpg #Numenera #voiceactor

Poster image shouting out Rin from Ghostlight Media as a Special Guest at this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Lets continue to shout out our Ghostlight Media Special Guests. next up is Kaleb! #TTRPG #actualplaypodcast #gamemaster

Poster Image shouting out Kaleb Wade of Ghostlight Media as a Special Guest at this year's AcadeCon

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Let's circle back to more Special Guest SHOUT OUTS: We have a few more Ghost Light Media folks joining us this year including - Justin #ttrpg #ExaltedRPG

Poster Image shouting out Justin from Ghostlight media joining AcadeCon as a Special Guest this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Corporate Sponsor shout out Free League Publishing Who has continued to be a generous sponsor for years now (most likely moving to Legacy next year!) is sending us a very on theme #walkingdeadrpg bundle for our charity raffle. #walkingdead #ttrpg

Poster image shouting at Free League Publishing as a sponsor of AcadeCon this year.

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We still have LOTS of Corporate Sponsors to shout out, including: @brotherwisegames.bsky.social Games who has been generous to us for several years with donations into our Game Library and Charity Raffle. #ttrpg #boardgames

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Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

There are still seats available at two of the five Tabletop Journeys' game sessions during Acadecon the 13th: the "2 Die 4"(11/7/25 - 11/9/2025) Sign up now and help TTJ make this gaming convention LEGENDARY! #TTRPGFamily #TTRPGComunity #ConventionSeason #CallYourBoysTTJ tabletop.events/conv...

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Lets shout out another local business helping share AcadeCon with folks - Clarkade Get your game on in Huber Heights! #Arcade #ClassicVideoGames #HuberheightsOH

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Today's Corporate SHOUT OUT is to @baronofdice.bsky.social hich is donating some dice for our charity raffle! #TTRPG #dice

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Kaiju Stew @kaijustew.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Yay, tickets for my death metal Shadow of the Demon Lord games at AcadeCon are moving!

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Michael K. Ross @therpgacademy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Another of our Corporate Sponsors this year: @dispeldice.bsky.social who donated several beautiful dice sets for our charity Raffle benefiting Sanctuary at Homestead #ttrpg #dice

Poster image shouting out Dispel dice as a Corporate Sponsor of AcadeCon this year.

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