James Holloway: monsterman.org
@gonzohistory.bsky.social
Game writer, podcaster, occasional educator. Cambridge, UK. Host of Monster Man: monsterman.libsyn.com. He/him. Games are for everyone who thinks games are for everyone. My website: monsterman.org
Nothing inspires an author's desire to reminiscence like reading a royalty statement and seeing how close a book is to earning out. In unrelated news, I was thinking about my LANDS OF THE FIRSTBORN trilogy - what becomes of heroes after the quest is done? www.hachettebookgroup.com/series/garet...
More premise-questioning, but also a favourite monster of mine in today's episode! monsterman.libsyn.com/episode-644-...
Monster Man: Episode 644: Dhole and Dimensional Shambler
A couple of Lovecraft classics star in today's episode, although I didn't mention that "Through the Gates of the Silver Key" is by Lovecraft and E. Hoffman Price. If you're enjoying the show, why not ...
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Almost out of time to back this OSR/BREE-YARC adventure compilation from @thirdkingdom.bsky.social featuring a scenario by me! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
In Search of Adventure
A collection of starter adventures for Old School Essentials and Bree-YARC
backerkit.com
Sometimes I run into a monster I haven't covered in seven years, but the episode I made about it is still good, so ... here's a little nostalgia! monsterman.libsyn.com/episode-642-...
Monster Man: Episode 642: Dark Crawler and Deep One
A worm that might be a dream and a fish that might be a person star in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including m...
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Don't forget that you still have a few days left to back this OSE adventure anthology that I contributed a scenario to! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
In Search of Adventure
A collection of starter adventures for Old School Essentials and Bree-YARC
backerkit.com
There's four days left of In Search of Adventure, a compilation of five adventures by @gonzohistory.bsky.social @dgchapman.bsky.social and others, tied together by a starting village, and used as a jumping off point for your OSE or other OSR campaign. #ttrpg #dnd #osd
In Search of Adventure
A collection of starter adventures for Old School Essentials and Bree-YARC
backerkit.com
Sometimes I feel like monsters with connections to humanity are a blind spot in the way I think about monsters. I often don't find them as compelling as humans -- like, if this orc is basically going to be a viking, I'd rather have a viking. There are exceptions, but in general I would say ...
Just finished up writing on this: www.historicenvironment.scot/whats-on/all... I have this thing where when I finish something I am filled with doubt about it which makes it hard to promote, but honestly I think it's going to be a lot of fun!
A Viking in the Sun presents The King's Call - Cthulhu in Medieval Scotland | Historic Environment Scotland
Call of Cthulhu actual play in Stirling Castle's Great Hall. Watch a cast of professional gamers solve an intriguing mystery set in the castle
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The pre-launch page of Winter and the Wolf Princess. Suscribe!
Coming soon: Winter and the Wolf Princess
An adventure playable with Old School Essentials and any other derivative of the classic Dragon game
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Just in time for my birthday – TERMINUS has been awarded 5 stars by @gonzohistory.bsky.social in the @forteantimes.bsky.social ! 🥳 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 To celebrate this happy confluence of events, I'm offering 15% off both Darkened Hill & Dale and TERMINUS on my web shop this weekend. ☺️ shop.patchworkfez.games
Patreon backer Michael brings you this special episode all about what happens when the monsters turn the tables on the monster hunters! monsterman.libsyn.com/special-epis...
Monster Man: Special Episode: Hunters Become the Hunted
Patreon backer Michael brings you this special episode all about what happens when the monsters turn the tables on the heroes! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots...
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In today's episode, we meet some monsters who work for the guy whose name is on the sign! monsterman.libsyn.com/episode-641-...
Monster Man: Episode 641: Cthulhu, Star-spawn of and Cthulhu, Thrall of
You knew there was going to be a lot of Cthulhu stuff! Clue's in the name. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podca...
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Just as I was beginning to recover my writing and painting mojo... It is fine but a little frustrating.
1 day left to grab our System Neutral Kit bundle. This bundle is packed with 75 adventures, settings, NPCs, items, tools & more - all designed to work with whatever system you play! PWYW / $15 min. Grab it before it’s gone! rpgtrader.com/products/927...
System Neutral Kit on RPG Trader
A bundle of 75 modules for use in any TTRPG
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Huuuge Space Dwarf news! Exö-Squad Wârnug boxed sets are available! To you! Now! Today! Right now! ontosgames.co.uk Please help spread the news!
Patreon backer Spuzz brings you this special episode all about what happens when it's easy to cross the line between life and death! monsterman.libsyn.com/special-epis...
Monster Man: Special Episode: Easy Resurrection
Patreon backer Spuzz brings you this special episode all about making death less of an obstacle. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, inclu...
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Quick reminder that until the end of the month RPGTrader (the new independent RPG digital store) has a fantastic bundle of 75 system-neutral RPG books, modules and kits for just $15... including one of mine. Recommended. rpg-trader.com/products/927...
System Neutral Kit on RPG Trader
A bundle of 75 modules for use in any TTRPG
rpg-trader.com
In today's episode we have maybe my favourite monster so far from the Malleus Monstrorum! monsterman.libsyn.com/episode-640-...
Monster Man: Episode 640: Crawling One and Crystallizers of Dreams, Guardians of
An absolute classic and a monster that needs a little spicing up star in today's episode! But which is which? If you're enjoying the show, why not consider ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus c...
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I am going through the process, at present, of trying to regain my mojo, which departed after a pretty stressful August. One nice thing about good routines is that my level of work, both creative and teaching, is pretty good even without my mojo. 12 years ago, mojoless James couldn't do shit.
A big bundle of system-neutral RPG resources, including one of my zines! Get it for as little as USD15! rpg-trader.com/products/927...
System Neutral Kit on RPG Trader
A bundle of 75 modules for use in any TTRPG
rpg-trader.com
WS8, 50% off all w/e at @drivethrurpg.com! Jam-packed with interviews with John Harper (Blades in the Dark), Gavin Norman (Dolmenwood), Pablo Clark (Old King's Crown), Caesar Ink (Doomsoong), Scott Robinson (Bunnies & Burrows) & Lee Gold (Alarums & Excusrions)! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
This is another of those projects I have been working on for a while and not talking about!
BackseatGamer.com@backseatgamer.com · 4w agoCall of Cthulhu Is Being Played Live in Stirling Castle #BoardGames #CallOfCthulhu #Chaosium #Scotland #TTRPG #BackseatGamer Would you travel to Stirling for a live Call of Cthulhu?
As few as three new backers could get this exploration-focused #ttrpg adventure anthology from @thirdkingdom.bsky.social -- featuring one by yours truly -- funded! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
In Search of Adventure
A collection of starter adventures for Old School Essentials and Bree-YARC
backerkit.com
95% funded: an anthology of exploration-focused old-school adventures including one by me! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
In Search of Adventure
A collection of starter adventures for Old School Essentials and Bree-YARC
backerkit.com
I liked this article about the RPG scene in Mexico. Does anyone have recommendations for games I could check out? I want to combine reading new games and practicing my Spanish.
Rascal News@rascal.news · last mo.In Guadalajara, kids who once photocopied game books now design RPGs and run conventions www.rascal.news/in-guadalaja...
Patreon backer @amazonchique.bsky.social brings you this special episode all about the creatures and space empires of the TMNT Guide to the Universe! And about action-adventure world building in general, really. monsterman.libsyn.com/special-epis...
Monster Man: Special Episode: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guide to the Universe
Patreon backer Crystal brings you this special episode all about the creatures of another 80s classic! Thanks to for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" ...
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Share the last 4 TTRPGs you played and expose your gaming habits (Or don't. I'm not a cop). Playtest of a game a friend is working on Age of Vikings Mythic Bastionland Runequest? Might be D&D; not sure about the order.
Gareth Hanrahan@mytholder.bsky.social · 4w agoShare the last 4 TTRPGs you played and expose your gaming habits (Or don't. I'm not a cop). Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective* Mythic Bastionland Merryshire Detective Club Trail of Cthulhu *: if we eliminate this as being more of a board game, then, uh, Sleepaway I think.
Also, don't forget that I have a scenario in this anthology, which is almost funded! It's about looking for a missing person in a lonely valley full of suspicious folks, dangerous creatures and ancient ruins. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
In Search of Adventure
A collection of starter adventures for Old School Essentials and Bree-YARC
backerkit.com
I don't know where I acquired this habit, but I find the feeling of being pandered to profoundly upsetting and sort of ... humiliating. This makes the experience of an internet designed to pander to its users in general and users like me in particular pretty challenging.