Dylan Wolf
@dylanwolf.com
Coder, mostly working with .NET. Analog gamer, old grognard. Hobbyist TTRPG writing and game dev. Knoxville, TN. He/him. Everything else: https://links.dylanwolf.com/
Most NPCs should be defined by motivations and actions, not whether they're bad guys or good guys. Leave space for your players to create their own meaning at the table. As a GM you are not an omniscient god, you should experience your world unfolding through play just like your players do.
Mörkticia@morkticia.bsky.social · 7mo agoHit me with your nuanced ttrpg take.
Gamemastering is essentially a magic trick. You play with attention to make the world feel bigger and more compelling than your actual plan. But remember stage magicians and con men use similar techniques; the difference is how they relate to the audience. travelcheck.dylanwolf.com/p/gamemaster...
Gamemastering is a Magic Trick
What do we think we're doing when we're gamemastering?
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Mörkticia@morkticia.bsky.social · 7mo agoHit me with your nuanced ttrpg take.
So this past weekend we got a very special opportunity to get an interview with Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and Toshio Murouchi aka "Foxclon!" It was a lot of fun, and we got some really interesting answers. Keep a lookout later this week at carbunclechronicle.com! #FFXIV #FF14 #Otakon #Otakon2026
Oh hey, more badges! All 22 current jobs are represented, plus the two for youth and child badges. (If you haven't seen some of the designs show up yet, there are some other badge types around like industry, guests, exhibitors, artists, etc.)
Otakon@otakon.bsky.social · 3mo agoOtakon is excited to reveal more of our amazing collab with @en.finalfantasyxiv.com! In addition to the TEN (10!) different weekend badges, there are also 2 badges each for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and wonderfully whimsical Child and Youth badges! Get them only at #Otakon2026 July 31-August 2.
Spent my whole life having my name mispronounced and misspelled and now I'm in "why should I change my name, he's the one who sucks" territory.
USA TODAY@usatoday.com · 3mo agoPodcaster Bunnie Xo revealed how Jelly Roll reacted to a TMZ video of her kissing 24-year-old "Calabasas Confidential" star Dylan Wolf at his bar.
Still a couple of days left on this Free RPG Day bundle of 250 titles (including one of my Ryuutama adventures).
RPG Trader@rpgtrader.com · 3mo agoLive for the next few days - go grab this awesome bundle now! rpg-trader.com/products/102...
Tonight in D&D: I finally got to reveal that the plane the party has been in for the last 6 sessions (and 1.5 weeks of in-game time) is Ravenloft. They also now have 1 charge on their Amulet of the Planes to get home, but they're also fairly invested in the turmoil in the realm.
Unlike many other franchises of comparable size and longevity, there is a definitive best place to get started with Warhammer 40k and it is by making an appointment with the loan officer at your bank
I am pretty sure my only two D&D characters are - deconstructing divine/primal caster - operator with a heart of gold who gets in his own way by overplanning For other TTRPGs - skills guy, old - skills guy, young - let's try this weird magic option
Kevin's Blue Sky Adventures@rebelrobo.bsky.social · 5mo agoMy favorite TTRPG classes: 1: Very heroic and good but also very evil vibes 2: Actually Dr. Herbert West in a fake mustache 3: The Dude 4: Spoony Bard w/extra spoon 5: Axe Lesbian
a social network, a protocol, & a ragamuffin band
Aaron King@aaronmfking.bsky.social · 5mo agoEvery time I open Bluesky,
I had a lot of audio fun in this episode, in some goofy ways but you do have to get to near the end to listen to it. But honestly? We had a lot of fun recording this one! If you are excited for Evercold, please give it a listen. The future of FFXIV is bright, I really am Looking Forward To It.
The Carbuncle Chronicle@carbunclechronicle.com · 5mo agoHello Adventurers! We're back from FanFest with a whole new episode, talking about our trip to Anaheim but mostly out excitement for the new FFXIV expansion that was announced: Evercold! www.osmcast.com/2026/05/the-... #FFXIV #Evercold #FFXIVFanFest @en.finalfantasyxiv.com
Oh shit love getting a chance to share this
Descent PS1 Video Game Ad with Rodney Dangerfield (1996)
YouTube video by Movie & Video Game TV Spots
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I've run two sessions of The Wildsea TTRPG and I have really enjoyed the system. (To be fair, I need to I refresh myself on the rules so I've been playing very fast and loose.) I've hardly had to do any crunchy GM prep, just kind of think about the factions involved and what they're up to.
I ran a couple of TTRPG panels over the weekend at @mtac.bsky.social. Here's slide decks + a list of references: travelcheck.dylanwolf.com/p/mtac-2026-...
MTAC 2026 Panels
Slide decks and references
travelcheck.dylanwolf.com
I don't totally remember what I said in this interview but it's probably nothing that I'll get arrested for so I guess it's fine!!
The OSMcast!@osmcast.com · 6mo agoWe are in no way joking when we say that we are very excited to finally post this interview! Last year at @mtac.bsky.social we got the chance to chat with the legendary @mc.frontalot.com! He has more experience talking into microphones than us. www.osmcast.com/2026/04/osmi...
In this OSMinterview we chat with voice actor Lauren Landa at MTAC Another World aka @mtac.bsky.social. She's had voices in Sailor Moon, Puella Magi Madoka Magicaa, and more! www.osmcast.com/2026/03/osmi...
And if you want to actually play some games with @dylanwolf.com, hey @mtac.bsky.social is this weekend! And he's going to be running some games there. You can find out more at mtac.net!
MTAC - Middle Tennessee Anime Convention
3 Days of Anime™ in Nashville, TN. April 3-5, 2026
mtac.net
The OSMtable has once been assembled and @dylanwolf.com, @rtobias.bsky.social, @nicholasqualls.com, and @itsbasiltime.com have talked about TTRPGs some more! This time it's how and where to find inspiration for your games and characters. www.osmcast.com/2026/03/osmt... #ttrpg #podcast
OSMtable! TTRPGs & Finding Inspiration
The OSMtable! is back to chat about TTRPGs. This time we're here to talk about how and where to find inspiration, and the struggles therein.
osmcast.com
Still need to buy your badge? Buy a 3-Day Pass before the con to save and not miss out in case we sell out! MTAC.net/register/ #mtac #mtacsuper #anime #animecons #nashville
25 years ago today, ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US began its worldwide invasion on @newgrounds.com.
You non-sports fans have to understand that for people who are really into pro football, today is basically their Super Bowl
It's about time we talked about @wanderindreamr.bsky.social's favorite anime* of 2025! The brand new season of King of the Hill! www.osmcast.com/2026/01/osmc... *May or may not be anime, but was mentioned in Manga In Your Ears' Best Manga of 2025 Episode as anime so it counts**? **It doesn't.
Tonight in D&D: Make an Intelligence (Arcana) check to see if it would be a good idea to harvest meat from the Fiendish Lovecraftian tentacled monstrosities.
I am still listening back through this. I don't remember where we came down but I remember it required some negotiation on the final ranking to avoid ending friendships. (I'm not sure how much I'm kidding about that.)
The OSMcast!@osmcast.com · 9mo agoWe teamed up with our other half @carbunclechronicle.com to rank all the mainline Final Fantasy games (plus two bonus games)! Come for the friendship, stay for the bloodshed! www.osmcast.com/2026/01/the-... #finalfantasy #podcast #whydidwedothistoourselves
