Thor
@mimir9.bsky.social
Game designer, developer and editor at Burning Wheel Headquarters (BWHQ). Co-designer of Torchbearer and creator of the Middarmark setting. Roller derby enthusiast and coach with Gotham Roller Derby.
As Gen Con 2026 recedes in our rearview mirror, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments at the booth, playing games, and giving talks with @mimir9.bsky.social @keithsenkowski.com @greaterthangames.bsky.social @primarchspencer.bsky.social @jaredsorensen.bsky.social @ludopolitics.bsky.social +
If you’re at #GenCon swing by the #BurningWheel booth, 2703! We’ve got Roleplaying games! Fresh! Hot! New! Middarmark. Interceptor: Special Patrol Group. Dungeon World 2 Beta. Action Castle Trilogy. Schism: The New Flesh. Come say hi!
Day one is ready to begin. We have the brand new Middarmark book for Torchbearer and a new kind of role playing game, Interceptor at the booth (2703).
Torchbearer Second Edition Headlines New Bundle of Holding Deal - @burningwheelrpg.bsky.social #BundleofHolding #Torchbearer #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/save-money-o...
Torchbearer Second Edition Headlines New Bundle of Holding Deal - The Gaming Gang
You can now pick up a substantial collection of Torchbearer fantasy roleplaying material at a steep discount thanks to a new Bundle of Holding.
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Wanna hear Ross and I talk about #Torchbearer, analyze #DnD culture and it's shift from old D&D to modern D&D? Check this out 👇 I had a great time, and I really appreciate Born to Lose bringing some well earned love to Torchbearer.
Born To Lose - Torchbearer RPG podcast@borntolosepodcast.bsky.social · 5mo agoEp 31: Interview with Duamn (Mordite Press, MRDRHOBO) An amazing chat with the esteemable @duamn.bsky.social talking about the games he's playing and all of the sideways crazy inventive art he gets into. open.spotify.com/episode/0whg...
The preorder for Middarmark ends tomorrow, Mon, 4/20. Get your beautiful, ash wood box, engraved with Kurt Komoda's knot work designs for your entire Torchbearer collection now! We can only make these once! www.burningwheel.com/products/mid... #torchbearer #middarmark #limitededitionbox
More than a setting book. Midddarmark includes new rules to change your Torchbearer game and bring the setting to life. Dozens of new monsters including many spirits. Use Middarmark to make your game feel like a fairy tale or Norse saga. Preorder now: www.burningwheel.com/collections/...
Ep 15: Interview with Jack (Dark Fort) **Born to Lose ** podcast interview with Jack from Australia about using Torchbearer with grimdark adventures/settings, such as Lamentations of the Flame Princess open.spotify.com/episode/22Xd...
Interview with Jack (grim, dark dungeons)
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The Middarmark: Land of Beauty and Terror preorder is live! Expands Torchbearer with tons of new content, including 45 new monters and 3 new classes (elf dream witch, human sea raider and jotunn salt heart!), rules for ritual boasts, grudges, feuds and more! www.burningwheel.com/collections/...
Torchbearer: Middarmark 2E Preorder
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Episode 14: Interview with Keith (Yggdrasil, kids) An amazing interview with @keithsenkowski.com , author/creator of the Yggdrasil magazine. We talk about that, weird art, and the joys he has found running Torchbearer rpg for teenagers open.spotify.com/episode/36S2...
Interview with Keith (Gaming with kids, ADHD, Yggdrasil)
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The IOC's decision to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian flag bearer no less, is utterly disgraceful and a stain on the Olympic Games. Shame!
Ep 12: Interview woth Thor You know him, you love him, the big guy @thor2927 talks with me about the Middermark 2E update 🦀 , and using twists. Happy Birthday! open.spotify.com/episode/3TGa...
Interview with Thor (Middarmark 2E, Twists & Compromises)
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Have you played Torchbearer? Do you have a story or two to share? If so, get on my podcast! I'm looking for new guests throughout the rpg community to talk about this fascinating tabletop game. Reach oit to me here!
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Aaron Parnas@aaronparnas.bsky.social · 11mo agoNEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
3. Torchearer 1st and 2nd edition, by @mimir9.bsky.social and Luke Crane. I recently wrapped a campaign of this game. Mi favorte dungeon crawling rpg? Yes.
Come burn with us! Apply for the Burning Con Scholarship. What’s the intent of our scholarship? To invest in community building, and to extend our community into folks who feel shy, awkward, uncertain or who are curious but lack the means to attend. Apply here: forms.gle/neRReQdPRUE3...
Rachel from our video team somehow managed to compress an entire con's worth of fun into 2 minutes. Check it out! Also, we've only got 8 spots left for Burning Con, so don't dally: www.burningwheel.com/burning-con/
Burning Con 2025
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BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
For fans of Luke and Christopher’s podcast the Hypothesis come to our live taping tonight! They’ll be donning their vestments and joined by fellow Ludological Alchemist Sam Roberts. Last year’s Gen Con taping was a riot—this time they’ll return with better alchemy and more obstreperous golems.
For anyone curious about studying game design at university, Luke Crane, Sam Roberts and Christopher Badell will walk you through their curriculum for their tabletop game design courses at NYU, UCI and Washington University. 🎓🎲 This Gen Con event is sold out, but please come & we'll squeeze you in!
Join us way, way off the track for a night of glitter and glam as we swap our wheels for heels at the first ever Gotham Cabaret!
If you missed the Livestream, you can still watch the recording of Luke and Thor yapping away about RGPs in this podcast with Knights of Last Call: www.youtube.com/live/ZSUuHns...
Burning Wheel, Torchbearer & More! Game Design with Luke Crane & Thor Olavsrud - Livestream #281
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I am a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission. Earlier today, the president attempted to illegally fire me. This is corruption, plain and simple. I will see the president in court. My full statement:
