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I imagine AI truly does have the appearance of Super Intelligence to some who... well... isn't.

True story: I once got classic horror movie recommendations from Alice Cooper. Salem's Lot (1978) Dracula's Daughter (1936) He didn't disappoint.

I'm a U2 fan, so I welcomed the music. But it was botched by Apple. Should have been easy to delete. But my, oh my, the things happening on our devices now, with and without our consent. I wonder how many of those people angry about the U2 iTunes incident are as raged about what's done now.

Bitch, I already said no thanks. Just like I said No Thanks yesterday. We now have adversarial relationships with our technology and devices. It may be time for a Lite Phone or something.

YOU DON'T "CONSUME" ART MOTHERFUCKER. YOU EXPERIENCE IT. YOU FEEL IT. YOU ENGAGE WITH IT. YOU WRESTLE WITH IT. YOU LIVE IT. ART ISN'T A LITTLE MORSEL YOU GOBBLE UP.

Isn't it beautiful? I've added another member to the vintage computer replica family. The PiDP-1 now joins the 10 and 11. Man, computers back then had style.

Don't ask questions. Don't engage in critical thinking. Don't criticize our leaders. You are only here to consume. Work without complaint and spend your money on increasingly low quality goods and unsafe food. Do it every day. Don't read books. Only scroll mindlessly. Consume. Buy. Obey. Consume.

I've divorced yet another big tech service. After years with Github, I'm now self-hosting Forgejo. I'm so pleased to be rid of another connection to Microsoft.

Modern computers are mostly pretty boring, so I'm tapping into the glory of the 1970s minicomputer. This is a PiDP-11, powered by a #RaspberryPi but running an accurate simulation of the PDP-11/70. It's currently running 2.11 #BSD #retrocomputing #unix

Share a great male villain.

In a world where tech giants are constantly gathering your information and trying to sell you something on every available surface, I find my peace using a 14 year old netbook running #OpenBSD without a GUI. I now get most of my creative work done in this private, distraction free environment.

Merry Christmas from our excited kitteh Ridley to all of the new friends and acquaintences here on Bluesky.

This was a fun Christmas gift. My wife is supporting my BECMI #DnD fixation, though she's one of the players, so the way I see it, it's a gift for her too. Right? I'm really looking forward to running these adventures.

I have added to my BECMI #DnD collection once again. I got PDFs of all the BECMI books, but I really missed having an actual book in my hand, so the local hobby shop gave me a good deal. The Expert book is very well used, but that's ok. I just needed the book.

The Duchy of Karameikos in the Mystara setting is roughly the same size and similar shape of the state of Ohio. Lawrence Schick & Tom Moldvay were college students in Ohio at the time they started developing what would become Mystara. Coincidence? What say the historians? @bruceheard.bsky.social?

Expanded Dungeon Stocking Table Coming Along! This uses *both* d6s used for Room Stocking in B/X (that Treasure one is often wasted!) Referencing a lot of my other Tables and providing *prompts* as an Inspiration Tool. I can already see a few more d100s I might need to whip up! 😅

When I'm not DM, I'm usually a player in my friend's 2e adventures. I'm Cialech. A former soldier who survived a hanging. Sick of everyone's shite, and ready to find some treasure and find a good place to retire.

I've been looking forward to this one. I admit I have a tendency to use a lot of tropes for NPCs, and they could be a lot more interesting. I think this book by @caspi.bsky.social will be a big help.

BBEG: NO! MY DEATH TOWER! Cleric: You are defeated! Yield, and we will spare you! BBEG: Ok. Cleric: Wait, what? BBEG: Yeah, I don't want to die. Bard: Want to grab some lunch? I know a gnomish place that has great soup. BBEG: Sure, my schedule just cleared up. #DnD #TTRPG

FWIW #TTRPG #DND #D&D #BECMI #OSR www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImgF...

Can you describe your #TTRPG character/NPC without mentioning: -character class -race -equipment used -spells known

In case you missed it, here's an article I published yesterday about the differences between characters and adventurers in Dungeons and Dragons. #dnd #ttrpg

A question for the #BECMI DMs out there: I currently have the five boxed set books, the RC, most of the #Mystara Gazetteers, Book of Marvelous Magic, Shady Dragon Inn, Creature Catalog, and several adventure modules. Any other old school/ #OSR resources that I should know about?

You don't have to figure out a solution to everything your players face. Create conflicts and problems, and let them figure it out. Good players are an inventive bunch. Also, like so many others in this thread, create situations, not plots.

I love adding rival adventuring parties to campaigns, and I love ktreys d100 tables. So this is a perfect list for what those rivals may be up to.

A question for the 2e #DnD scholars: my wife and I each have our own copy of the PHB, same 1989 printing with the Jeff Easley cover. This is the exact same page number, but each shows a different ability for the same "Set Snares" NWP. Which is correct? Anyone else ever notice this?

I expanded the #BECMI collection today with the Book of Marvelous Magic (items). There are so many fun magic items in here that are not all +1 weapons or stored spells, that could be used very creatively. And of course more wonderful cover art by Clyde Caldwell.

If you see this, post a #TTRPG cover that you love.

I love using festivals, holidays and birthdays in games! They're perfect for being introduced to a new town or region, and a great background for significant events. One of my players once got to celebrate his birthday in game in King Arthur's Court. This is a great article on the topic.

This year, I'm thankful for all of the creative, artistic and inspiring new people I've met here on Bluesky. A few I know from other platforms, but most are completely new to me. A few are names whose works I've known for a long time and had the pleasure of meeting here. It has been rejuvenating.

Exactly. I actually warn my players up front: I rarely balance encounters, and fighting to the death may not be the best way to handle it. Lie, bribe, sneak, bargain, flee, or even surrender. Conversely, not all enemies will want to fight to the death either by using morale checks.