Data analyst and writer. Deputy editor on & frequent contributor to (2X ENNIE-nominated & CRIT-nominated!) Sprigs & Kindling. Husband to @ryokley.bsky.social .
when a moment has an impact on a character— physically, emotionally, whatever— it can be memorialized with a Condition because that moment has changed who they are.
Yes, mechanically, it could lead to a penalty on a roll, but what it'll really do is signpost who the character /is/.
I must be super tired because I just forgot the word "categories" for a full two minutes
hopefully it's just tiredness, because that's something I can try to fix
I must be super tired because I just forgot the word "categories" for a full two minutes
hopefully it's just tiredness, because that's something I can try to fix
Sean Tibbitts Is Submitting to Sprigs & Kindling! reposted
Hey #ttrpg World!
I turn 46 on October 27th 2026 and I am putting ALL my games into a Birthday Bundle on itch for you folks! Get them for the low price of $25.00 including both Editions of Faire Season. Running until 10/31.
keichiokami.itch.io/eb6ehrvt5q#selfpromo#Indiegames#mutualaid
Getting to do some campaign play of @signalstation.bsky.social's dustbowl era carnival mystery game and having a blast. It's a wonderful build on the Brindlewood Bay mystery system by @jasoncordova.bsky.social.
I saw one of the best flirting scenes I've ever seen in play today also.
Sean Tibbitts Is Submitting to Sprigs & Kindling! reposted
One thing I learned from LucasArts games was that when describing something you should not stop at the evident, you should be a little extra and add a something that makes the person reading/hearing the description understand better the essence of the object described.
My friend Joshua got me into @rosemarykirstein.bsky.social's Steerswoman books, by recommending them patiently to me for about a decade. I'm glad it finally worked! I just finished book 2 and I'm floored.
BLACKTHORNE: Tell him while that it may be common to hide behind half-truths and innuendos HERE, seeking TRUTH over convenience will always be the mark of TRUE bravery. Tell him he could stand to do a little more READING!
MARIKO: The Anjin prefers subs over dubs.
Coming Soon!
The last child in the decaying village of Tahil has died. Like a seed, its body carries the dormant promise of the entire town. But three wanderers know of this as well, and are coming to use it to their own ends.
Trophy Dark: Husk Blossom
October 28th
twitch.tv/findoutproductions
OUR DM DIDN'T KNOW WHAT A POLYCULE WAS HE'S BEEN TELLING PEOPLE HE'S GOING TO GO HOME AND GAME WITH HIS POLYCULE!! HE'S A DALLAS REAL ESTATE AGENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Morning, friends! My nephew got himself in a bind and I'm trying to help him out. If you can spare a coffee it's much appreciated. But I've also made my Community Support Editing unlimited so anyone who wants to can hire me to edit their work. ko-fi.com/brentdorklor...
2ish hours left on this unique pair of Carved from Brindlewood games.
Ritual Deck centers around JRPG drama and a super clever dueling mechanic, while 7th Order feels like a cult-classic TV show that you recommend to all your friends.
Check em out & help these creators get full editions in print.
THE END IS NIGH!!!
The final hours of The 7th Order & Ritual Deck funding are here! We are a few backers away from our next stretch goal!
Join us for the end!
ttrpg.link/kcc
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THE END IS NIGH!!!
The final hours of The 7th Order & Ritual Deck funding are here! We are a few backers away from our next stretch goal!
Join us for the end!
ttrpg.link/kcc
29/X
‘Wildwood’ director Travis Knight on AI:
“A pencil is a tool. A paintbrush is a tool. A 3D printer is a tool. A digital capture is a tool. AI is not a tool. AI can go fuck itself.”
Hi! I'm running for office in B̵e̸l̷o̷w̷ ̴t̷h̸e̸ ̶H̸i̷l̶l̵s̷. Do you have $5 you can spare? Do you have two potatoes you can leave in a little saucer with some blood? My opponent believes that t̴h̸e̷ ̵s̷t̶a̸r̶s̷ ̸a̸r̸e̶ ̸a̴s̶h̷e̸s̶ ̷a̷n̸d̵ ̶w̵e̶ ̸d̸w̴e̶l̸l̶ ̶i̶n̴ ̷m̴i̶d̵n̶i̸g̷h̷t̸ but with your help w̷e̶ ̸c̵a̴n̸ ̶b̷u̴r̸n̵ ̵f̷o̸r̵e̸v̸e̷r̶
For The Mary Sue, I wrote about Taash’s storyline in #DragonAgeTheVeilguard and how it impacted me. This is a wildly vulnerable piece and I hope it reaches the right audience. 🩵 #VeilguardSpoilers
Finally had a chance to actually run Into Darkness. Can confirm that it hits like a truck. It can be done in 3 hours, but plan for 4 if you want to let the scenes breathe a bit.
one of my students sent me the origin of the children yearning for the mines and it is BOTH about child labor AND about minecraft and suddenly I understand everything so much better
To Feel Your Warmth launched earlier today and we are already over 50% funded!! If you haven't backed yet, now is a great time. If you've already backed, tell a friend!
To Feel Your Warmth is LIVE on BackerKit!
A tragic duet vampire TTRPG about two people in love, one of which has been cursed with vampirism, in the final hours before sunset. A conversation about love, trust, and the decision to move forward together or say goodbye forever.
🩸🚪🌅
To Feel Your Warmth is LIVE on BackerKit!
A tragic duet vampire TTRPG about two people in love, one of which has been cursed with vampirism, in the final hours before sunset. A conversation about love, trust, and the decision to move forward together or say goodbye forever.
🩸🚪🌅
There were so many epic set pieces. My Skyknight jumped over famous Big Pig Old Ghorr, who was then dispatched by Sam. @clearkeep.bsky.social got to behead an orator + drink his blood. And @heckmueller.bsky.social got to be badass so often that it made the rest of our characters look like amateurs.
The 2026 Gauntlet Writing Retreat was great! Just a fantastic week of creativity and camaraderie, and a whole lot of writing. I’m much better at this than I was six years ago, and so I’m able to be more helpful in my guidance. And TLR is going to be something special!
I made this very simple white bean and garlic soup for the Gauntlet Writing Retreat, and everyone liked it so much they somehow forgot to leave any for me. 😭 So I made it again last night and my husband ate three whole servings! I will definitely be making this again.
If the above hasn't convinced you to try it, here are some other reasons it's great:
- It's vegan if you use vegetable stock
- It's super, super easy to make and comes together fast
- The combination of garlic and herbs is a match made in heaven (I used tarragon and parsley)
Sean Tibbitts Is Submitting to Sprigs & Kindling! reposted
At the Gauntlet Writers Retreat, attendees studied how to craft good Paint the Scene questions. Our group created a terrible town named Big Rock:
Crocodile Alley Wax Museum
What needed downtown service should have been in this beautiful space and central location rather than this stupid wax museum?
In just two days, the campaign for To Feel Your Warmth launches on BackerKit!
A game about love. A two play vampire game played at an open doorway. Will you reconcile this new change? Will you say goodbye forever? Will you invite them in?
Can we hit 600 pre-saves before launch?
I can now say I've played The Lands Remaining, if only a few sessions of it. My Fallen Skyknight, @clearkeep.bsky.social 's Lone Famisher, @heckmueller.bsky.social 's Lock & Key, & Sam Amberg's Crown's Pearl ended the Pall-Bearer's vigil, satisfied the Boatman, and laid the Putrescent Queen to rest.
Incidentally, this week I participated in a four-shot of dark fantasy TTRPG The Lands Remaining run by creator @jasoncordova.bsky.social and I would describe it as quite literally life changing. I’m still coming down from that high. You all must play this game.
There were so many epic set pieces. My Skyknight jumped over famous Big Pig Old Ghorr, who was then dispatched by Sam. @clearkeep.bsky.social got to behead an orator + drink his blood. And @heckmueller.bsky.social got to be badass so often that it made the rest of our characters look like amateurs.
genAI boosters are always like “you think you’re better than me because you drew a picture? You think you’re better than me because you read a book?”
and it’s like, well, no, but you seem very unhappy
The Retreat was fantastic. Thanks to @jasoncordova.bsky.social and everyone at The Gauntlet and among the attendees who worked together to make it such a transformative, creative, special week. I woke up this morning raring to write TTRPG content, especially for The Lands Remaining.
My first Gauntlet Writing Retreat was amazing. Just on the last leg of travel home now, but so much to think and reflect on.
Oh, and I got some writing done too, so that's nice! But I also started three new WIPs. We'll see how many make it to completion.
Today I got up two hours after I went to bed so I could catch my flight home—but then the shuttle I had ordered almost made my group miss their flights anyway. Ugh. Looking forward so much to getting a (hopefully) good night’s sleep tonight
This is next month, guys! A full week of Carved from Brindlewood & Trophy TTRPG learning, networking, and collaboration. Sign up now and beat the rush!
Sprigs & Kindling is hosting a free online writing retreat!
November 9–15, 2026.
This is a free week of writing, designing, playing, learning, and hanging out with other people who make and love CfB and Trophy TTRPGs.
To register fill out the form linked on our website!
sprigsandkindling.com
Incidentally, this week I participated in a four-shot of dark fantasy TTRPG The Lands Remaining run by creator @jasoncordova.bsky.social and I would describe it as quite literally life changing. I’m still coming down from that high. You all must play this game.
Can someone explain to me why I thought it was a good idea to get up a full four hours before my flight when it takes less than twenty minutes to get to the airport? There is not enough coffee in the WORLD
We have received so much generosity in the past week. We also just received a massive donation that is helping cover the deposit and pet deposit!
We're only $6.1k away from the goal! Thank you so much!
Last year, a bunch of you helped Bran and I get out of a terrible living situation, heading to the first stage of us getting out of Washington DC.
We're ready for Stage 2: Move to New Orleans.
We updated the #GoFundMe page with new info and where the rest of the money we're raising will be going.
We have locked down a place in what is quite literally the most perfect spot in the city.
Any share leads to larger chances on hitting our goal. Feel free to share around!
Last year, a bunch of you helped Bran and I get out of a terrible living situation, heading to the first stage of us getting out of Washington DC.
We're ready for Stage 2: Move to New Orleans.
We updated the #GoFundMe page with new info and where the rest of the money we're raising will be going.