Tyler
@theidleneon.bsky.social
Editor, writer, game designer, co-host of Much Abu About Nothing podcast.
www.tylerdenison.com
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www.muchabuaboutnothing.com
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Lovers Bleed on Red Earth
This is a snippet of fiction/flavor text from the upcoming TTRPG, ASTRA ARCANUM. It takes place in the 25th century Solar System, wherein Earth has been lost and most of the remnants of humanity live on Mars. Terraforming and atmospheric control are inchoate; life is…
This is a snippet of fiction/flavor text from the upcoming TTRPG, ASTRA ARCANUM. It takes place in the 25th century Solar System, wherein Earth has been lost and most of the remnants of humanity live on Mars. Terraforming and atmospheric control are inchoate; life is…
Lovers Bleed on Red Earth
This is a snippet of fiction/flavor text from the upcoming TTRPG, ASTRA ARCANUM. It takes place in the 25th century Solar System, wherein Earth has been lost and most of the remnants of humanity live on Mars. Terraforming and atmospheric control are inchoate; life is tough and cheap; and monsters, both human and otherwise, abound on the regolith. The excerpt depicts a couple, two armigers (skilled mercenaries), returning from a dangerous mission: …
tylerdenison.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Lovers Bleed on Red Earth
This is a snippet of fiction/flavor text from the upcoming TTRPG, ASTRA ARCANUM. It takes place in the 25th century Solar System, wherein Earth has been lost and most of the remnants of humanity live on Mars. Terraforming and atmospheric control are inchoate; life is…
This is a snippet of fiction/flavor text from the upcoming TTRPG, ASTRA ARCANUM. It takes place in the 25th century Solar System, wherein Earth has been lost and most of the remnants of humanity live on Mars. Terraforming and atmospheric control are inchoate; life is…
This is a pretentious post about doors and what they symbolize. You know, it's the end of a year. Doors are closing. Some stay ajar. Others open. That kind of thing.
Doors
This is a pretentious post about doors and what they symbolize. You know, it's the end of a year. Doors are closing. Some stay ajar. Others open. That kind of thing. Happy New Year one and all. Hope you find the next year to be to your liking. And I hope the world gets its act together (not holding my breath).
tylerdenison.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is a pretentious post about doors and what they symbolize. You know, it's the end of a year. Doors are closing. Some stay ajar. Others open. That kind of thing.
Encounter Hook #3
Here's another hook to inspire your TTRPG games. Use it, change it, or ignore it. If you do use it, let me know! I had fun with this one.
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/19/encounter-hook-3/
Here's another hook to inspire your TTRPG games. Use it, change it, or ignore it. If you do use it, let me know! I had fun with this one.
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/19/encounter-hook-3/
December 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Encounter Hook #3
Here's another hook to inspire your TTRPG games. Use it, change it, or ignore it. If you do use it, let me know! I had fun with this one.
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/19/encounter-hook-3/
Here's another hook to inspire your TTRPG games. Use it, change it, or ignore it. If you do use it, let me know! I had fun with this one.
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/19/encounter-hook-3/
An absolute masterpiece. Floored and inspired every time I listen to it. #disasterpeace #videogames #soundtracks #gamesoundtracks #electronic
open.spotify.com/album/358HhL...
open.spotify.com/album/358HhL...
Hyper Light Drifter
open.spotify.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
An absolute masterpiece. Floored and inspired every time I listen to it. #disasterpeace #videogames #soundtracks #gamesoundtracks #electronic
open.spotify.com/album/358HhL...
open.spotify.com/album/358HhL...
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Here's another Encounter Hook inspired (loosely) by song lyrics (and by a statue). Feel free to use the hook however you please; let me know if you do!
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/10/encounter-hook-2/
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/10/encounter-hook-2/
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here's another Encounter Hook inspired (loosely) by song lyrics (and by a statue). Feel free to use the hook however you please; let me know if you do!
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/10/encounter-hook-2/
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/10/encounter-hook-2/
This is the first in a planned series of TTRPG Encounter Hooks inspired by song lyrics (and potentially other random things).
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/01/encounter-hook-1/
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/01/encounter-hook-1/
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This is the first in a planned series of TTRPG Encounter Hooks inspired by song lyrics (and potentially other random things).
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/01/encounter-hook-1/
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/12/01/encounter-hook-1/
Digging and digging
This is another post about mining memories for inspiration and for clarity. To find ideas for a new project, one about nostalgia, longing, and the future, I delve into moments, buildings, and fleeting emotions. To begin: a song from an album which has been a guiding star for…
This is another post about mining memories for inspiration and for clarity. To find ideas for a new project, one about nostalgia, longing, and the future, I delve into moments, buildings, and fleeting emotions. To begin: a song from an album which has been a guiding star for…
Digging and digging
This is another post about mining memories for inspiration and for clarity. To find ideas for a new project, one about nostalgia, longing, and the future, I delve into moments, buildings, and fleeting emotions. To begin: a song from an album which has been a guiding star for the past several years.
tylerdenison.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Digging and digging
This is another post about mining memories for inspiration and for clarity. To find ideas for a new project, one about nostalgia, longing, and the future, I delve into moments, buildings, and fleeting emotions. To begin: a song from an album which has been a guiding star for…
This is another post about mining memories for inspiration and for clarity. To find ideas for a new project, one about nostalgia, longing, and the future, I delve into moments, buildings, and fleeting emotions. To begin: a song from an album which has been a guiding star for…
In honor of my favorite late Renaissance diva, Isabella Andreini. In writing her character for Historica Arcanum: Serenade for the Damned, I drew upon her own words to help flesh out her character and bring life to the setting. True,…
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/11/22/isabella-the-burning-one/
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/11/22/isabella-the-burning-one/
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
In honor of my favorite late Renaissance diva, Isabella Andreini. In writing her character for Historica Arcanum: Serenade for the Damned, I drew upon her own words to help flesh out her character and bring life to the setting. True,…
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/11/22/isabella-the-burning-one/
https://tylerdenison.com/2025/11/22/isabella-the-burning-one/
I love this song (and the rest of the album) so much. A slow burn--beautiful, mournful, and menacing. 🖤🌌
open.spotify.com/track/6gq0pJ...
open.spotify.com/track/6gq0pJ...
Front Row Gallows View
open.spotify.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I love this song (and the rest of the album) so much. A slow burn--beautiful, mournful, and menacing. 🖤🌌
open.spotify.com/track/6gq0pJ...
open.spotify.com/track/6gq0pJ...
bleary / static, 2013-2019
Recently, I have been combing through old photographs, in search of lost time and looking for references for an upcoming game project. These are some of the memories which have been floating around in the back of my mind. Bonus Tim Hecker here at the start because his…
Recently, I have been combing through old photographs, in search of lost time and looking for references for an upcoming game project. These are some of the memories which have been floating around in the back of my mind. Bonus Tim Hecker here at the start because his…
bleary / static, 2013-2019
Recently, I have been combing through old photographs, in search of lost time and looking for references for an upcoming game project. These are some of the memories which have been floating around in the back of my mind. Bonus Tim Hecker here at the start because his work always works nicely fuzzy, nasty, serene, haunted things.
tylerdenison.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
bleary / static, 2013-2019
Recently, I have been combing through old photographs, in search of lost time and looking for references for an upcoming game project. These are some of the memories which have been floating around in the back of my mind. Bonus Tim Hecker here at the start because his…
Recently, I have been combing through old photographs, in search of lost time and looking for references for an upcoming game project. These are some of the memories which have been floating around in the back of my mind. Bonus Tim Hecker here at the start because his…
gods damn, this man is a treasure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebi5...
brennan lee mulligan interview where he’s casually handing out priceless wisdom like candy
YouTube video by junkee
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October 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
gods damn, this man is a treasure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebi5...
Kudos to the @supergiantgames.bsky.social team for another perfect game, and to @darrenkorb.bsky.social on another amazing soundtrack. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT98...
Hades 2 Composer Darren Korb Spills His Songwriting Process
YouTube video by Viewport: Inside Looks At Video Games
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September 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Kudos to the @supergiantgames.bsky.social team for another perfect game, and to @darrenkorb.bsky.social on another amazing soundtrack. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT98...
A wonderful interview with Jen Zee of Supergiant Games about the art of Hades II (interview by Game Informer): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9v...
The Art of Hades II with Supergiant Games' Jen Zee | Interview
YouTube video by Game Informer
www.youtube.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A wonderful interview with Jen Zee of Supergiant Games about the art of Hades II (interview by Game Informer): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9v...
Reposted by Tyler
March 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
@polygon.com listed Metis Creative's Era of the Crusades as one of its best rpg books of 2024! It's super exciting and humbling to be mentioned along with such illustrious company! #ttrpg #dnd #rpg #dnd5e www.polygon.com/best-of-the-...
The best new tabletop RPG books of 2024
Starfinder, Triangle Agency, Shadowdark, and more games that stood out this year
www.polygon.com
December 13, 2024 at 9:08 PM
@polygon.com listed Metis Creative's Era of the Crusades as one of its best rpg books of 2024! It's super exciting and humbling to be mentioned along with such illustrious company! #ttrpg #dnd #rpg #dnd5e www.polygon.com/best-of-the-...
Reposted by Tyler
Remarkable how readily a council can construct temporary shelter for people, provided it's for a Christmas market.
November 25, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Remarkable how readily a council can construct temporary shelter for people, provided it's for a Christmas market.
This is an incredible feat, big up to Barbara Zangerl!
www.planetmountain.com/en/news/clim...
www.planetmountain.com/en/news/clim...
Barbara Zangerl flashes Freerider on El Capitan
Austrian climber Barbara Zangerl has flashed 'Freerider' (VI 5.13a), making her the first person in history to flash El Capitan, Yosemite, USA.
www.planetmountain.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:24 PM
This is an incredible feat, big up to Barbara Zangerl!
www.planetmountain.com/en/news/clim...
www.planetmountain.com/en/news/clim...
Rhystic Studies is one of my favorite voices on art and Mtg. This is one of those videos I return to often, as a writer and someone with deep affection for concise, evocative flavor text. Hatred outlives the Hateful. youtu.be/0VK9D1ti-Yg?...
Hatred Outlives the Hateful | Magic's Best Flavor Text
YouTube video by Rhystic Studies
youtu.be
November 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Rhystic Studies is one of my favorite voices on art and Mtg. This is one of those videos I return to often, as a writer and someone with deep affection for concise, evocative flavor text. Hatred outlives the Hateful. youtu.be/0VK9D1ti-Yg?...