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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 2h

When I first read this, I thought it was a table of different derelicts. I laughed when I thought “Ah yes, I’m out for a stroll down the dirt road and there’s a crashed starship. Random, yet totally normal.” XD

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 8h

Not my world, but showing some love for the Duchy of Ashlar setting. In the nearby village of Ashford, it’s *said* a plague has laid the whole community low. But I find it pretty sus that no one has bothered to check if that’s actually the case. #ttrpg

Kiki Lee | Author ✒️ 🩷💜💙 @kikilegendlore.bsky.social · 12h

Authors and Gamemasters, today's world building question!

What are some conspiracy theories in your world? Do your characters believe them?

#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #worldbuilding #storydevelopment #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompts

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, that looks awesome!

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 2d

“I find your lack of faith disturbing…”
#starwars #lego

The helmet of Darth Vader, made out of LEGO bricks

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 3d

Pizza is pizza

a cartoon character is sitting at a table with a bunch of crumpled paper .

ALT: a cartoon character is sitting at a table with a bunch of crumpled paper .

media.tenor.com

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 3d

Had a great time playing Commander at my FLGS this evening! This was my first time attending one of their Commander nights, so I made some good connections, laughed a bunch, and even walked away with a dub!
#MTG

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 4d

I understand that it makes me sound old, but man I love libraries!

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 4d

I like “Missed Dues,” I’m running it for some friends for Halloween! Have fun!

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 4d

It’s bulk hunting time! #mtg #commander

A case of bulk Magic: The Gathering cards

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 5d

I can definitely see the appeal, even if I don’t own any myself. I haven’t painted in a while, but when I was doing it a lot, I enjoyed it as a separate hobby, but it got stressful when I tried to put deadlines on it. I also find 3D minis look better next to my terrain, but everyone’s different!

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

I often do the same thing when cataloguing my previous session notes. I used to just name them by the date, but I could never find any of the info I was looking for. Plus, naming each session makes it feel like an episode of a show!

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

One kind of TTRPG product I will always justify buying is books of random tables. I rely heavily on random tables in my game prep because it pushes me in directions I wouldn’t normally go. If I don’t have solid ideas for an NPC or location, I roll on some tables and let that spark my creativity #dnd

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

Can’t go wrong with Andy Weir, I’ve read both ”The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary.” I’m looking forward to the movie next year!

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

What I mean to say is, it’s an absolute crime that Maid Sama, Toradora, and Ouran Host Club never got second seasons. Fans would love it!
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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

It’s important for storytellers to experience new genres of storytelling. It helps us to continue to grow. Slice-of-life’s emphasis is on relationships, and understanding how relationships can be complicated helps me write better ones for my ttrpg games.
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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 6d

I never realized I would like slice-of-life anime until my wife introduced me to shows like Fruits Basket and Maid Sama. I wasn’t sure if I would like it at first, but I got super invested and now it’s one of my favorite genres of anime!
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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 10d

Agreed, they are both very LOTR coded. Personally, I enjoy dwarves in my world because they reliably fit the same niche, which is supplying metals and gems while protecting the world above from the world beneath. Halflings less so, but I like Eberron’s take where they‘re nomadic and ride dinosaurs

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 10d

I can see that. For yourself, is it more about dwarves and halflings appearance and aesthetics, or the role they fill in the world?

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The Tabletop Bellhop (Moe T) @tabletopbellhop.com · 11d

Southwest Ontario and MI followers:

Just a reminder that our Tabletop Swap board game trade day is tomorrow.

11-3pm at Hidden Trail Experiences in Windsor Ontario.

tabletopbellhop.com/swap/

Bring your old games, make room, and maybe pick up some new games!

Tabletop Swap - Board Game Swap Meet

Buy / Sell / Trade games at our Board Game Swap Meet.

tabletopbellhop.com

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 11d

One of the ways I’d let my players solve this is to find a landmark that has a shadow that points in a particular direction (a church steeple or obelisk). Since all the people’s shadows are on the move, the only shadows you can trust are ones not attached to people.

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 12d

Scheduling conflicts are the bane of all social functions 😂. Have you considered play by post? I have an online group that meets once a month, and having that alongside our normal session has helped get through some of the side quest stuff.

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 12d

Who knew sleeping outside in the monster-infested forest™️ would have consequences? 🤷‍♂️

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 12d

Looks really fun! Is it easy to pick up and play for a one-shot?

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 13d

Awesome thoughts! I think magic/tech development would depend a lot on a culture’s reception to magical abilities. Historical events, like wars, famines, and plagues might also impact what kind of magic is developed, but I can see magic societies like gnomes being really advanced compared to others.

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Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 13d

I didn’t make it very far 😅

Rayce Patterson @raycepatterson.bsky.social · 13d

I’m feeling creative, so it’s time to do some DnD prep!

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