This Effin’ GM

This Effin’ GM

@thiseffingm.bsky.social

GM, Husband, Father (x3), writer, game designer, terrain maker, miniature painter, best seller on DriveThru. He/Him. Slowly losing my mind Tiktok and Youtube: Thiseffingmgames

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When I run games at conventions, I sometimes get in my head about it When I run games for Limithron, they encourage surveys and then share the feedback so we know where we can make changes. My Gamehole con surveys reminded me that maybe I don’t suck at this.

“Don’t forget to pull your exercise book up” “I did” “You have your exercise book yeah?” “Yup” (Later) “You need help? Ok. Pull up your screen so I can see. Where’s your exercise booklet” “I never pulled it up” “Neat lie. Let’s do that first.”

Years of misgendering my kid and publically claiming efforts to make sure that nonbinary kid is raised as a good Christian woman at the same time villainizing my other child as moody/selfish, keeping the grandparents away from their favorite by wanting to be included I’m fuggin’ done.

Michael Hobbes@michaelhobbes.bsky.social

This is a quietly metastasizing moral panic

Vote for me! Career hiring is a democratic process, right? I’m sure it is.

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You know those videos of cybertruck adopters showing off their blind trust in Tesla and getting their fingers smashed in the door to the trunks? I can’t wait for these guys to get a flying roadster

GAMEHOLE con tomorrow. If about 200 of you buy this I can drink a ridiculous amount of alcohol. Just sayin’

This Effin’ GM@thiseffingm.bsky.social

I am really proud of this #Shadowdark gauntlet I made a few months back. A little puzzle dungeon. Also crazy close to getting a medal (wow!). Check it out if you are so inclined, it’s a buck. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

418 people ready for this. I’m pumped This is a MASSIVE collaborative effort. So many people joined us to make this book a reality and I can’t wait for you to see it

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Also reminds me of a design principle for TTRPGs: Know the size of the 2 popular Chessex battlemaps (22x25, 33x44). Most combats should easily fit on the first. Truly epic (and rare) fights should easily fit on the larger. Most RPGs should never use the larger size.

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Being the most creative writer might get you a writing gig, but one thing I’ve learned through managing a project is hitting deadlines and following the set guidelines might be way more important traits. If you are looking to get into freelance ttrpg writing, stick to schedules and the prompts.

Yeah yeah the game play looks fun and whatever, I’ll probably back it. But wait til you all see my next Kickstarter for tasteful Hobbit nudes. Talk about demand.

Gail Simone@gailsimone.bsky.social

This game is a showstopper, it's not just about a battle, it's about the story and the heroic quest, and it reminds me a little of visiting WETA in New Zealand when they were working on The Hobbit. It's just spectacular and actually built to be PLAYED. @restorationgames.bsky.social always nails it.

The Cornell 7 revelation is insane. Don’t give rapists a slap on the wrists for fucks sake. And if a victim changed their story or whatever, that doesn’t mean an investigation shouldn’t take place. People change their stories a lot for many reasons. Doesn’t change the truth.

I’ve been apart of over 50 projects since January 2025. Since then I’ve tried my hand at layout, editing, writing, marketing, crowdfunding, and fulfillment. I feel pretty good about this. Learning a lot. Debating taking a class or two in design.

I playtested this at GAMEHOLE 2025 and it’s good!

Matt Colville?@mattcolville.bsky.social

Congrats to James and Nick and everyone who thought the game looked pretty good! For Crows, this is just the beginning. Those 8,100 people are going to get a polished, tested, amazing product and they will spread the word.

I have used inkling twice and will use inkling again.

Inkling@printinkling.bsky.social

I don't have a fancy sticker site, at this point I'm still operating entirely word of mouth - less convenient than most, I know. And yet every time this dude does something, I get a rush of new clients 95% of whom specifically state in their email seeking to get away from Sticker Mule And as...