Michael Van Vleet (he/him)
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Michael Van Vleet (he/him)
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Writing type person. TTRPG work: Ennie award-winning Wassailing of Claus Manor; Devil, Aim For Me; DIE, GRAVE ROBBER, DIE!, writer on Trophy, Brindlewood Bay, Public Access, Planet Raygun etc. etc. | signalstation.itch.io
Every time I look at horror-themed toys/decorations/merch I'm so glad that I'm not invested in any of the properties that are widely licensed.

I'd be in real trouble if The Abominable Dr Phibes appeared on Spirit Halloween shelves alongside Chucky and that lot.
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Came across this early rough I sketched for a possible character sheet for Step Right Up, designed as a clown's painted face. The blocky teeth were to have the stats written on them.
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Giveaway time! The person with the quickest finger can click on this link to get a free year-long subscription to Evlyn Moreau's Patreon, guaranteeing that your inbox will be graced by cool as heck drawings on the regular.

www.patreon.com/evlynmoreau/...
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I'll jump at any opportunity to rave about Escape from Dino Island's character sheets, which are dripping with flavor, from the move names, to "stories you tell" to a sidebar full of resources to draw from to evoke your character background with expertise you may not have yourself.
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Looking through old photos, came across this moment from 2015 where I was happily sipping beer and reading B. Kliban comics.

"Look, honey! It's God!"
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Some action figure designers seem to be riffing on He-Man designs, but making them... fantasy-ish?

"Giant feathered wings combined with incredible stamina enable the Oraphim to travel great distances."

Got it. That is NOT Stratos.

www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
November 21, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Did you know that back in 1986, Marvel Comics' Thor got turned into a frog?

Doesn't matter. Context isn't important.

Frog Thor. Just lookee!

www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I don't know what a Zoid is, but: little hermit crab guy!

With a gun!
November 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Hard to mess up a Black Lagoon Creature. Classic design.

www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I don't need Worm Guy Scholar. But I feel the pull.

store.unboxindustries.info/product/book...
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Whose life wouldn't be improved by having some kung fu/karate animal-headed figures on their shelves?

Doberman: www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
Fox: www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I love these Ben Cooper 80s-style Halloween costume figures.

I'll keep adding to this thread as I have time to type all the alt text and whatnot.

www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Here's an odd enthusiasm of mine: I like looking at neat-o action figures, but I don't allow myself to collect them. I don't have space. They get dusty. Won't do it.

So sometimes I just share images of the best ones. Wanna see some cool toys?

www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/Vari...
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
oh, that reminds me: the footer link labeled "Twitch" on POE leads to an empty page

Maybe it was meant to lead to an archive of VODs, or link to the twitch page, but at present, it does neither, near as I can tell.
November 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Been at this long enough to anticipate player reactions a bit.

"What's the tattoo say?" Can't read it.

"Ask the tattoo person." They can't explain it.

It's just flavor text. I'm not going to make a GM invent something and create a red herring if I can help it.

Still a good moment, though.
November 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Gotta admit, I've having a lot of fun writing Trophy Gold stuff again. It's been awhile.
November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
An NPC from STEP RIGHT UP, my carnival/Dust Bowl RPG based on the ruleset of The Between.

Kept my players horrified/amused by drawing from online lists of dirty jokes while they chatted with Gina.
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Years back, I spent an afternoon taking distorted macro photos of dollar bin comics. Enjoy this giant chef face from a man obviously thrilled to be cooking for Dr. Doom.
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
They won't let you do it.
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Better late than never.
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Kids don't come around our place, so Halloween is pretty quiet. Whole neighborhood seemed quiet, actually. Went for a short walk to grab a burrito and the taco truck's little picnic bench area was all decked out. A party with no guests.
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Added alt text
October 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Getting online used to take some effort. You felt like you earned it.
October 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Have you ever seen a game before that describe rations in such a way that you're jealous of the adventurer who gets to eat it?
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 AM