Christian Conkle
@geekrampage.bsky.social
My uncle Jerry passed away last night.
Apparently, while he was in hospice last week, he said, "Tell the boys at the bar I'm going to miss darts next week." Which, honestly, are fucking awesome last words!
Apparently, while he was in hospice last week, he said, "Tell the boys at the bar I'm going to miss darts next week." Which, honestly, are fucking awesome last words!
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
My uncle Jerry passed away last night.
Apparently, while he was in hospice last week, he said, "Tell the boys at the bar I'm going to miss darts next week." Which, honestly, are fucking awesome last words!
Apparently, while he was in hospice last week, he said, "Tell the boys at the bar I'm going to miss darts next week." Which, honestly, are fucking awesome last words!
(brings cup to lips, slurps, a whole solid thing went in my mouth, sputter spoo!) I JUST FOUND A WHOLE EFFING COFFEE BEAN IN MY COFFEE CUP! WHAT THE HELL!?!
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
(brings cup to lips, slurps, a whole solid thing went in my mouth, sputter spoo!) I JUST FOUND A WHOLE EFFING COFFEE BEAN IN MY COFFEE CUP! WHAT THE HELL!?!
Anime that I love for unexpectedly sweet stories that aren't Studio Ghibli:
Frieren
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
The Night is Short, Walk On Girl!
Suzume
Your Name
The Boy and the Beast
Mirai
Frieren
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
The Night is Short, Walk On Girl!
Suzume
Your Name
The Boy and the Beast
Mirai
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Anime that I love for unexpectedly sweet stories that aren't Studio Ghibli:
Frieren
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
The Night is Short, Walk On Girl!
Suzume
Your Name
The Boy and the Beast
Mirai
Frieren
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
The Night is Short, Walk On Girl!
Suzume
Your Name
The Boy and the Beast
Mirai
Anime that I love for sheer gonzo-ness:
Dandadan
Kill-la-Kill
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagaan
FLCL
Dorohedoro
Redline
Promare
One Punch Man
(I have not seen Chainsaw Man but I hear its good)
Dandadan
Kill-la-Kill
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagaan
FLCL
Dorohedoro
Redline
Promare
One Punch Man
(I have not seen Chainsaw Man but I hear its good)
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Anime that I love for sheer gonzo-ness:
Dandadan
Kill-la-Kill
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagaan
FLCL
Dorohedoro
Redline
Promare
One Punch Man
(I have not seen Chainsaw Man but I hear its good)
Dandadan
Kill-la-Kill
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagaan
FLCL
Dorohedoro
Redline
Promare
One Punch Man
(I have not seen Chainsaw Man but I hear its good)
Adventures I HAVE to write my current Challengers of Vanth campaign:
The Quest of the Horse Tamers
Adventures I WANT to write at some point:
The Search for Argus II (Damnation Vans and Mad Max road gangs in the Forbidden Waste)
The Abominations of the Screaming Scientist (cyaborgs and giant robots)
The Quest of the Horse Tamers
Adventures I WANT to write at some point:
The Search for Argus II (Damnation Vans and Mad Max road gangs in the Forbidden Waste)
The Abominations of the Screaming Scientist (cyaborgs and giant robots)
November 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Adventures I HAVE to write my current Challengers of Vanth campaign:
The Quest of the Horse Tamers
Adventures I WANT to write at some point:
The Search for Argus II (Damnation Vans and Mad Max road gangs in the Forbidden Waste)
The Abominations of the Screaming Scientist (cyaborgs and giant robots)
The Quest of the Horse Tamers
Adventures I WANT to write at some point:
The Search for Argus II (Damnation Vans and Mad Max road gangs in the Forbidden Waste)
The Abominations of the Screaming Scientist (cyaborgs and giant robots)
I recently learned that one of my coworkers and her husband produce quality D&D accessories! They did a kickstarter and everything!
www.tomeofsummoning.com
www.tomeofsummoning.com
Tome of Summoning: DnD 5e Reference Cards and Accessories
The all-in-one DnD 5e toolkit of creature cards, paper minis, and game accessories designed to streamline your gameplay and immerse your players.
www.tomeofsummoning.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I recently learned that one of my coworkers and her husband produce quality D&D accessories! They did a kickstarter and everything!
www.tomeofsummoning.com
www.tomeofsummoning.com
Yay! I finally got the photos of my wife and me from Halloween DEEZ!
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Yay! I finally got the photos of my wife and me from Halloween DEEZ!
The Haunting of Tillinghast Manor, my latest adventure-scenario for Challengers of Vanth, is available for free download from my itch.io store! 48 pages of SPOOKY ADVENTURE -- ABSOLUTELY FREE!
geekrampage.itch.io/the-haunting...
#encounter-critical #challengersofvanth #ttrpg
geekrampage.itch.io/the-haunting...
#encounter-critical #challengersofvanth #ttrpg
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
The Haunting of Tillinghast Manor, my latest adventure-scenario for Challengers of Vanth, is available for free download from my itch.io store! 48 pages of SPOOKY ADVENTURE -- ABSOLUTELY FREE!
geekrampage.itch.io/the-haunting...
#encounter-critical #challengersofvanth #ttrpg
geekrampage.itch.io/the-haunting...
#encounter-critical #challengersofvanth #ttrpg
Yesterday's costume at work. I did not win Best Overall. I knew the obscurity of my character would make that an uphill battle.
November 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Yesterday's costume at work. I did not win Best Overall. I knew the obscurity of my character would make that an uphill battle.
According to the doorbell camera, we had 21 groups of kids
Average 3.5 per group that puts it at 73-74 kids
It's now 9pm. We're going dark.
Average 3.5 per group that puts it at 73-74 kids
It's now 9pm. We're going dark.
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
According to the doorbell camera, we had 21 groups of kids
Average 3.5 per group that puts it at 73-74 kids
It's now 9pm. We're going dark.
Average 3.5 per group that puts it at 73-74 kids
It's now 9pm. We're going dark.
Happy Halloween! Ready for Trick or Treaters!
November 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Happy Halloween! Ready for Trick or Treaters!
Creepy Dolls
Precious little playthings, all pretty dresses and curls.
hp 4 Morale - Porcelain -d2 Move 15’
Knitting Needle 1: range 2', ignores armor.
Cling: up to 10 dolls can climb onto a target and hang on. Test Agility DR 12 to avoid. Each free hand may test Strength DR 10 to remove one doll.
Precious little playthings, all pretty dresses and curls.
hp 4 Morale - Porcelain -d2 Move 15’
Knitting Needle 1: range 2', ignores armor.
Cling: up to 10 dolls can climb onto a target and hang on. Test Agility DR 12 to avoid. Each free hand may test Strength DR 10 to remove one doll.
October 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Creepy Dolls
Precious little playthings, all pretty dresses and curls.
hp 4 Morale - Porcelain -d2 Move 15’
Knitting Needle 1: range 2', ignores armor.
Cling: up to 10 dolls can climb onto a target and hang on. Test Agility DR 12 to avoid. Each free hand may test Strength DR 10 to remove one doll.
Precious little playthings, all pretty dresses and curls.
hp 4 Morale - Porcelain -d2 Move 15’
Knitting Needle 1: range 2', ignores armor.
Cling: up to 10 dolls can climb onto a target and hang on. Test Agility DR 12 to avoid. Each free hand may test Strength DR 10 to remove one doll.
(long story 1/5) I was at a bar in North Portland last night (Oakshire Beer Hall on 42nd), attending a work-related happy hour thing.
While returning from the restroom, I see a guy sitting at a table with his laptop open.
While returning from the restroom, I see a guy sitting at a table with his laptop open.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
(long story 1/5) I was at a bar in North Portland last night (Oakshire Beer Hall on 42nd), attending a work-related happy hour thing.
While returning from the restroom, I see a guy sitting at a table with his laptop open.
While returning from the restroom, I see a guy sitting at a table with his laptop open.
Who's going into the gazebo to investigate that shiny thing?
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Who's going into the gazebo to investigate that shiny thing?
Lord Albertus Tillinghast, adventurer, explorer, collector. #ChallengersofVanth
October 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Lord Albertus Tillinghast, adventurer, explorer, collector. #ChallengersofVanth
(a workplace tale in three parts)
Part 1/3:
We deployed new site designs for our Solar and Renewable pages today. Said design includes a new image frame with an irregular amorphous shape:
Part 1/3:
We deployed new site designs for our Solar and Renewable pages today. Said design includes a new image frame with an irregular amorphous shape:
October 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
(a workplace tale in three parts)
Part 1/3:
We deployed new site designs for our Solar and Renewable pages today. Said design includes a new image frame with an irregular amorphous shape:
Part 1/3:
We deployed new site designs for our Solar and Renewable pages today. Said design includes a new image frame with an irregular amorphous shape:
Tillinghast Manor, what makes you think its haunted?
October 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Tillinghast Manor, what makes you think its haunted?
I've already got the next two Challengers of Vanth adventure-scenarios in my head.
1. Busting a Hobling Syndicate counterfeit operation in Bloodhaven-with white Armani suits and pastel t-shirts!
2. Ghost busting in a haunted mansion. Scooby Doo style-except with eon swords and phasic sniper rifles!
1. Busting a Hobling Syndicate counterfeit operation in Bloodhaven-with white Armani suits and pastel t-shirts!
2. Ghost busting in a haunted mansion. Scooby Doo style-except with eon swords and phasic sniper rifles!
October 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I've already got the next two Challengers of Vanth adventure-scenarios in my head.
1. Busting a Hobling Syndicate counterfeit operation in Bloodhaven-with white Armani suits and pastel t-shirts!
2. Ghost busting in a haunted mansion. Scooby Doo style-except with eon swords and phasic sniper rifles!
1. Busting a Hobling Syndicate counterfeit operation in Bloodhaven-with white Armani suits and pastel t-shirts!
2. Ghost busting in a haunted mansion. Scooby Doo style-except with eon swords and phasic sniper rifles!
The Catacomb of the Forgotten King, my latest adventure-scenario for Challengers of Vanth (compatible with MÖRK BORG), is available for free download from my itch.io store! 44 pages of HIGH ADVENTURE -- ABSOLUTELY FREE!
geekrampage.itch.io/the-catacomb...
geekrampage.itch.io/the-catacomb...
September 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Catacomb of the Forgotten King, my latest adventure-scenario for Challengers of Vanth (compatible with MÖRK BORG), is available for free download from my itch.io store! 44 pages of HIGH ADVENTURE -- ABSOLUTELY FREE!
geekrampage.itch.io/the-catacomb...
geekrampage.itch.io/the-catacomb...
I got my flu and Covid vaccines at Fred Meyer today and they gave me $20 off my next purchase! Well look what happens to cost around 20 bucks!
September 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I got my flu and Covid vaccines at Fred Meyer today and they gave me $20 off my next purchase! Well look what happens to cost around 20 bucks!
Saw this last night and it was the greatest most informative YouTube video ever made (about the history of punctuation, but I found it FASCINATING and ELUCIDATING)!!
The "paragraph symbol" is called a "pilcrow"!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKLT...
The "paragraph symbol" is called a "pilcrow"!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKLT...
Punctuation's Weird Backstory | Otherwords
YouTube video by Storied
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Saw this last night and it was the greatest most informative YouTube video ever made (about the history of punctuation, but I found it FASCINATING and ELUCIDATING)!!
The "paragraph symbol" is called a "pilcrow"!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKLT...
The "paragraph symbol" is called a "pilcrow"!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKLT...
Reposted by Christian Conkle
![Comic. PERSON 1: That movie was so good. Maybe even the greatest movie of all time question mark? PERSON 2: Yeah comma, but you said that about italics *Charlie’s Angels Colon: Full Throttle* period. Paragraph break. I question your judgement period. [caption] When people say “question mark” out loud as a rhetorical device, it always makes me want to say my other punctuation and formatting too.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihxesft4pcq3aeu62qofxlnddonvqehkf7o2n4kwtot3a6zh6qj6y@jpeg)
September 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Today, I'm listening to psychedelic Afro-surf-funk by the Golden Dawn Arkestra. Its Parliament Funkadelic-meets-the theme from SWAT ...with SURF GUITAR! open.spotify.com/artist/7b0pv...
Golden Dawn Arkestra
open.spotify.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Today, I'm listening to psychedelic Afro-surf-funk by the Golden Dawn Arkestra. Its Parliament Funkadelic-meets-the theme from SWAT ...with SURF GUITAR! open.spotify.com/artist/7b0pv...
I had a dream last night that I was a Kung Fu guy whose catch phrase was "I have a PhD in KICKING ASS!"
September 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I had a dream last night that I was a Kung Fu guy whose catch phrase was "I have a PhD in KICKING ASS!"