Matt Dukes
@direflail.bsky.social
Always be kind to others, but wear one of those antenna headbands so they think it was an alien.
4/ (Descriptions for both campaigns are in the links!)
If you're interested, please let me know ASAP.
These are important because I need to get 5 reviews filed before I show up in the search so people can find my games. Thanks!
If you're interested, please let me know ASAP.
These are important because I need to get 5 reviews filed before I show up in the search so people can find my games. Thanks!
October 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
4/ (Descriptions for both campaigns are in the links!)
If you're interested, please let me know ASAP.
These are important because I need to get 5 reviews filed before I show up in the search so people can find my games. Thanks!
If you're interested, please let me know ASAP.
These are important because I need to get 5 reviews filed before I show up in the search so people can find my games. Thanks!
3/ Lords of VideoLand could also use another player or two.
That game is happening on Saturday 10/11 from 11am-3pm. https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8ebiqj00d2jo0425y0p6ou
That game is happening on Saturday 10/11 from 11am-3pm. https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8ebiqj00d2jo0425y0p6ou
October 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
3/ Lords of VideoLand could also use another player or two.
That game is happening on Saturday 10/11 from 11am-3pm. https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8ebiqj00d2jo0425y0p6ou
That game is happening on Saturday 10/11 from 11am-3pm. https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8ebiqj00d2jo0425y0p6ou
2/ I really need people to test Divine Family Matters.
I haven't landed on a day or time yet, but Friday during the day or sometime Sunday would be best for me.
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8eiej1001fjz047epcjfht
I haven't landed on a day or time yet, but Friday during the day or sometime Sunday would be best for me.
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8eiej1001fjz047epcjfht
October 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
2/ I really need people to test Divine Family Matters.
I haven't landed on a day or time yet, but Friday during the day or sometime Sunday would be best for me.
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8eiej1001fjz047epcjfht
I haven't landed on a day or time yet, but Friday during the day or sometime Sunday would be best for me.
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmg8eiej1001fjz047epcjfht
(I'll be checking in with a few of you I've talked to for playtesting soon!)
Do I think I'm going to fill all these slots I have open? Absolutely not, especially not at first.
Still SO much to get ready. But now I can start trying to get some players (and hopefully, a little income).
Do I think I'm going to fill all these slots I have open? Absolutely not, especially not at first.
Still SO much to get ready. But now I can start trying to get some players (and hopefully, a little income).
October 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
(I'll be checking in with a few of you I've talked to for playtesting soon!)
Do I think I'm going to fill all these slots I have open? Absolutely not, especially not at first.
Still SO much to get ready. But now I can start trying to get some players (and hopefully, a little income).
Do I think I'm going to fill all these slots I have open? Absolutely not, especially not at first.
Still SO much to get ready. But now I can start trying to get some players (and hopefully, a little income).
I'm trying to go with 1pm CST (which is 7pm for those in the UK) and 7pm CST (which is 7pm for me).
I'll also be running some one-shot adventures and maybe dipping my toes into PbP (play-by-post) just to see what works -- but one step at a time.
I'll also be running some one-shot adventures and maybe dipping my toes into PbP (play-by-post) just to see what works -- but one step at a time.
October 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I'm trying to go with 1pm CST (which is 7pm for those in the UK) and 7pm CST (which is 7pm for me).
I'll also be running some one-shot adventures and maybe dipping my toes into PbP (play-by-post) just to see what works -- but one step at a time.
I'll also be running some one-shot adventures and maybe dipping my toes into PbP (play-by-post) just to see what works -- but one step at a time.
The second is "Divine Family Matters", which features demigods trying to save humanity from the infighting and narcissism of their parents.
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Divine+Family+Matters
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Divine+Family+Matters
October 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The second is "Divine Family Matters", which features demigods trying to save humanity from the infighting and narcissism of their parents.
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Divine+Family+Matters
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Divine+Family+Matters
The first is "Lords of Video Land" - which is basically Captain N: The Game Master except with D&D characters instead of a kid with a pause button and a zapper.
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Video+Land
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Video+Land
October 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The first is "Lords of Video Land" - which is basically Captain N: The Game Master except with D&D characters instead of a kid with a pause button and a zapper.
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Video+Land
https://startplaying.games/search?q=Video+Land
11/ Not what I planned to be doing this fall, but when life hands you lemons, you have an owlbear make you lemonade.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
11/ Not what I planned to be doing this fall, but when life hands you lemons, you have an owlbear make you lemonade.
10/ If you've got any experience with roleplaying in a paid setting, either as a player or GM, I'd love to hear about it (either in the comments or privately).
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
10/ If you've got any experience with roleplaying in a paid setting, either as a player or GM, I'd love to hear about it (either in the comments or privately).
9/ I want to give people experiences they're not going to get other places, and I'm sure I can do that. Whether they're GOOD experiences... well, that will take some effort. There's a lot to worry about and a lot to prepare before any games get launched.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
9/ I want to give people experiences they're not going to get other places, and I'm sure I can do that. Whether they're GOOD experiences... well, that will take some effort. There's a lot to worry about and a lot to prepare before any games get launched.
8/ I'm also considering doing one-off events somewhat akin to the ones my Stupid Ranger and Critical Hits compatriots used to do at Gen Con nearly two decades hence (not that I can remember much :) ), although much more often and varied.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
8/ I'm also considering doing one-off events somewhat akin to the ones my Stupid Ranger and Critical Hits compatriots used to do at Gen Con nearly two decades hence (not that I can remember much :) ), although much more often and varied.
7/ Despite this, that's my plan. I'll run ongoing campaigns, for sure.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
7/ Despite this, that's my plan. I'll run ongoing campaigns, for sure.
6/ Using it live is much different than doing it in a weekly column. It's even more different when you don't know who your audience will be, and more so when you don't know who your audience will be several times a week.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
6/ Using it live is much different than doing it in a weekly column. It's even more different when you don't know who your audience will be, and more so when you don't know who your audience will be several times a week.
5/ That either works really well, or it doesn't.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
5/ That either works really well, or it doesn't.
4/ The fact is, if I intend to stand out in the sea of other game masters, I'm going to have to play to my strengths, and the one major thing I'll have that others won't is my WTF generator.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
4/ The fact is, if I intend to stand out in the sea of other game masters, I'm going to have to play to my strengths, and the one major thing I'll have that others won't is my WTF generator.
3/ I've gotten much better at crafting long-term stories (or so my book leads me to believe), and organizing characters and locations and other stuff should translate pretty easily. That's not the part I'm worried about.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
3/ I've gotten much better at crafting long-term stories (or so my book leads me to believe), and organizing characters and locations and other stuff should translate pretty easily. That's not the part I'm worried about.
2/ I have several friends who have done this to great effect ( @dmbobyo.bsky.social comes immediately to mind). I hope I can do that too. I'll have to shake the rust off a bit, and it's going to be rough, especially at first.
September 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
2/ I have several friends who have done this to great effect ( @dmbobyo.bsky.social comes immediately to mind). I hope I can do that too. I'll have to shake the rust off a bit, and it's going to be rough, especially at first.
(in all seriousness yes that does feel really good and I need to do that again regularly. well done)
August 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
(in all seriousness yes that does feel really good and I need to do that again regularly. well done)
how many dead did you lift
unrelated: are you good at digging
possible job opportunity
unrelated: are you good at digging
possible job opportunity
August 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
how many dead did you lift
unrelated: are you good at digging
possible job opportunity
unrelated: are you good at digging
possible job opportunity