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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This was so much fun!

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Jess Fink🍉🌈 @jessfink.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I had a great time talking to James!! He asks the best questions about all the stuff I want to talk about lol. Romance novels RULE !!! ! And I wish someone had introduced me to them sooner.

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @jessfink.bsky.social about erotica, the vulnerability of fanfiction, and processing trauma through turning it into fiction. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a magical sci-fi villain with an impending enemies to lovers storyline. 🔗⬇️

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! James talks to Alan Linic about improv comedy, Alan's new show, Roll for Recall, and more. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a dystopian sport, the god watching over said sport, and a former athlete turned politician who is being favored by said god. 🔗⬇️

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @rollforsandwich.com about Roll for Sandwich, and the cookbook that the series led to. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create an epic fantasy villain who can be best described as "untouchable, can see everything you're doing, and has absolute control". 🔗⬇️

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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I got to interview Mr. Roll for Sandwich himself!

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sam “ludonarrative disinterest” sorensen @samsorensen.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

it's me!! we talk about wargames, third-class relics, the resonance of chaos, unplanned stories, cannibalism, ritualistic hair-cutting, old-school design aesthetics, simulationism, and avuncular relationships!! give it a listen!!

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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I had the delight of talking to @samsorensen.bsky.social who has very different tastes in games than I do. I loved hearing about his play-by-post OSR Mega games and the way they creat emergent narritve.

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @samsorensen.bsky.social about his game Cataphracts, and the unintentional humanity in wargames. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a fictional death worshipping religion with special rites for bridging a connection to death in many different ways. 🔗⬇️

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Listen to @austinwalker.bsky.social & @oneshotrpg.bsky.social bond over their love of shonen tropes and create a killer framing for a tournament arc! Parts 1 & 2 of their conversation can be both found at oneshotpodcast.com/interview-di... or your on podcast app of choice!

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

NEW EPISODE! Part 2 of James's interview with @austinwalker.bsky.social in which he talks about inspirational texts for Realis. In the worldbuilding portion, they create a world with yearly global tournaments, the winning prize of which can be the ability to dictate ideology. 🔗⬇️

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Shaghik {ʃɑˈʁik} @shaghik.com · 30/04/2026

I'm seriously gonna need @austinwalker.bsky.social and @possibleworlds.bsky.social to make a Realis SRD cause I've already got a game in mind I want to use it for

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austin_walker @austinwalker.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Real joy to chat with @oneshotrpg.bsky.social about RPGs, world building, podcasting, and (of course) Realis. We get deep into the design of Realis, including bits of friction that James had with it—which I loved talking about, because it helps to pull what the game IS into relief.

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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For those people in the TTRPG world who were waiting for a deeper discussion of mechanics before backing Realis, @austinwalker.bsky.social and I have a great discussion out today on @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social!

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Two titans of TTRPG podcasting finally meet in the latest @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social! Join @oneshotrpg.bsky.social & @austinwalker.bsky.social as they get into the nitty-gritty of artistic practices, podcasting choices, and game design/influence in part 1 of a 2-part convo: pod.link/1760190402/e...

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Surprise Episode! Our schedule will stay biweekly and the next episode will come out in 2 weeks but we wanted to publish this one early.

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @austinwalker.bsky.social about his new game Realis, Friends at the Table, reexamining core nerd culture texts, cons of being in constant conversation with your audience, and RPGs that were foundational texts for him as a GM. Part 2 will be out in 2 weeks! 🔗⬇️

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

NEW EPISODE! James talks to Jim Butcher about the origin story of The Dresden Files, how he created characters in the earlier books, as well as about his writing habits. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a world where a powerful singing voice is what you need to win wars. 🔗⬇️

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @valiantdorian.bsky.social and @pmakesthings.bsky.social about global RPG communities and their new show Whole New World. Later, they create an elementally divided world with a hidden society that hides symbols of their resistance against these rigid structures in food 🔗⬇️

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One Shot Podcast Network @oneshotnetwork.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Did you want to know more about Whole New World? You should go listen to Val and Poorna discuss in length the process of developing the idea behind their new show! And if you wanted a quick summary of what the show is, here is a thread for you! 🧵

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The Ultimate RPG Podcast is BACK for season 2!! Did we know that we finished season 1 when we made our last episode? No we did not! We just happened to go on a hiatus and decided that 27 episodes seemed like a good number to end a first season at after the fact. Sooo Season 2 is now here!

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Poorna M @pmakesthings.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

This was SO MUCH FUN to record! I was a bit nervous but honestly, being in any AP setup with @valiantdorian.bsky.social always makes me feel better. He's such a natural. And @oneshotrpg.bsky.social was such a kind host. Also, we did some very fun storytelling/world building. Have a listen!

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Hey you wanna make a villain with me?? What if we all made a villain together and we can use an activity from mine and @oneshotrpg.bsky.social new book to make them good and interesting. And idk maybe what if I put them in a One Shot when we're done? 🧵 www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ul...

The book cover for the Ultimate RPG villain backstory guide. A dark blue background with bright green highlights and small illustrations of fantasy villain imagery along the outer boarder, including a fighter with an axe and shield, a masked figure, a mad scientist type, a pirate, an ogre, a skull and cross bones, a thief, a mace, and at the top is the opening of a toothed cave. The subtitle is Prompts and activities to create compelling antiheroes, enemies, and bad guys.

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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

It's the time of year again where I am looking to tour different shows ans streams to talk about my new book! If you have a show or you like one that I should contact, drop a link in the replies!

The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide: Prompts and Activities to Create Compelling Anti-heroes, Enemies, and Bad Guys

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

OH my god LOOK it's real it exists it's IN my HANDS @oneshotrpg.bsky.social www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ultima...

a physical copy of The Ultimate RPG villain backstory guide by James D'Amato and Dillin Apelyan. The cover features small greyscale fantasy villain figures, including a mad scientist, a pirate, an ogre, a thief, and dice iconography. The tagline in green is prompts and activities to create compelling antiheroes, enemies, and bad guys.

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

NEW EPISODE! James talks to @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social about solo games, designing games with digital play in mind, unique mechanics, Meghan's new game, Homecoming, and more! Later, they create a seaside town with unpredictable tides that may have been caused by the sea creature living nearby 🔗⬇️

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Meghan Cross 💜✨ @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

I loved every second of this conversation with James, and I hope you do too!

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Want to hear how much I pay Possible Worlds Games designers (and why I think other TTRPG publishers should pay theirs more too)? Listen to part 2 of my @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social interview w/ @oneshotrpg.bsky.social & stick around for some CCK worldbuilding after! oneshotpodcast.com/interview-di...

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

NEW EPISODE! Part 2 of James's conversation with Tyler Crumrine, in which they discuss the inner workings of @possibleworlds.bsky.social, and the publishing industry at large. Later, they create an artist commune in which everything is dictated by engineered ant colonies and goo! Links Below 🔗

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

According to my parents, this is a great summary of my creative career as well as Possible Worlds Games' goals & priorities! Listen to the interview that got @oneshotrpg.bsky.social the coveted Kip & Sandy stamp of approval & then back our campaign before it ends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Thanks @oneshotrpg.bsky.social for having me on @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social! If you want to hear about Possible Worlds Games' origins, my past life as a literary manager and dramaturg, or how I teach my TTRPG design course at Carnegie Mellon University, this is easily the most in-depth I've gone!

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

And of course go check out the ongoing kickstarter campaign from @possibleworlds.bsky.social that includes games from both James and Tyler! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

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PWG Presents: Cosmic Century Knights, Homecoming, and Chuck

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover.

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The Ultimate RPG Podcast @ultimaterpgpod.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

NEW EPISODE! James is joined by Tyler Crumrine in a discussion about his career before @possibleworlds.bsky.social, the future of Possible Worlds Games as a publisher of both known and emerging designers, teaching a TTRPG game design course, and more! Part 2 will be out in 2 weeks! Links below!🔗

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

This week's One Shot is coming out a tad late (Weds) but!! Big news! James D'Amato is back in the game master seat, and I got to sit back and be a funky little knight in his new game, Cosmic Century Knights! feat. @danielhkwan.itch.io, @vidityavoleti.bsky.social, @oneshotrpg.bsky.social & me!

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

WHAT A CREW! I'm SO excited to listen to @superdillin.bsky.social, @danielhkwan.itch.io, & @vidityavoleti.bsky.social put Cosmic Century Knights through its paces with @oneshotrpg.bsky.social later this week! Subscribe to oneshotpodcast.com/actual-play/... & back www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

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PWG Presents: Cosmic Century Knights, Homecoming, and Chuck

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover.

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Kalabajooie @kalabajooie.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Oodles of TTRPG world building, inspiring mythology, and even a cookbook or two in a Book Bundle on Humble right now! www.humblebundle.com/books/ultima... And books by some dude named Jim Tomato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social or something.

Screenshot of James D'Amato's "The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide" as part of a Humble Book Bundle

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Possible Worlds Games @possibleworlds.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover. Our campaign for Cosmic Century Knights (@oneshotrpg.bsky.social & @worldstoforge.bsky.social), Homecoming (@meghanlynnftw.bsky.social), and Chuck is live NOW through September 26! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...

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PWG Presents: Cosmic Century Knights, Homecoming, and Chuck

Three TTRPGs: one hundred swords, five missing matriarchs, and a very little lover.

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Meghan Cross 💜✨ @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We're LIVE!!! Check out the campaign and if you back for both CCK and Homecoming you get Chuck for free!!!

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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The day is finally here! Please go support Cosmic Century Knights, Homecoming, and Chuck on kickstarter! If you back both CCK and Homecoming you'll recieve Chuck for free, it's such a great deal. Help us grow from hopeful adventurers into legenday heroes!

A triptych rendered in the stlye of stained glass featuing images of an adventuerer claiming a century blade. In the first segment a young person drawing a century blade from the ground. the second features a stronger version of the same character with a scar fiercely posing with the blade. The thrid semen shows the character as an aged hero, sitting on a throne with a crown reagally resting their hands on the hilt of the blade.

This piece was created by Baptiste Pagani

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Grandma Apelyan is in and out of lucidity these days but she was so proud to know that her surname would be on a book and that has lived in my chest big time

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

How about a little commotion for the book cover

a book cover that features small illustrations of villain archetypes around the border. The title in block font is The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guid: Prompts and activities to create compelling antiheroes, enemies, and bad guys. by James D'Amato and Dillin Apelyan of the One Shot Podcast.

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Dillin Apelyan - Bob the Builder's #1 Guy @superdillin.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

HI!!!!!! SURPRISE!!!! I GOT TO WORK ON A VERY REAL BOOK WITH JAMES All about makin VILLAINS and morally grey characters and it's super cool and fun and the exercises are all so good

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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

For the past few months @superdillin.bsky.social and I have been collaborating on something really exciting! It's a new book in the Ultimate RPG line all about villains. Full of exercises and tools to make them more interesting and easier to play. www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ul...

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The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide

Enter your villain era with this indispensable resource for game masters and players eager to breathe life into their campaigns with captivating vi...

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Taylor Moore @taylordotbiz.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Was an absolute pleasure "hanging" with James and discussing our favorites smells and what holes/vessels they could be in.

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James D'Amato @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

On the latest episode of The Ultimate RPG Podcast, I spoke to @taylordotbiz.bsky.social about unions, the art of sound design, and scent-based hivemind dictatorship! open.spotify.com/episode/4PNP...

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Episode 24 - Sound Designing Actual Play with Taylor Moore!

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