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Tim Baker

@phantom-tim.bsky.social

I generally use Bluesky to learn more about my favorite tabletop roleplaying games, such as 13th Age.

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Tim Baker@phantom-tim.bsky.social · 2mo ago

D&D 4E is the system that got me back into TTRPGs after stepping away for nearly two decades. I had a blast playing 4E, and see its DNA each time my groups play 13th Age these days. #DnD #13thAge

Alphastream@alphastream.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy 18th birthday to D&D 4E! On this day in 2008, this teenager set out to fix every mistake its parents made. The edition is getting more love than ever, inspiring games like the Draw Steel, Daggerheart, 13th Age 2E, and more!

The covers of the three 4E core books, the DMG, PH, and MM.
Scott Fitzgerald Gray@scottfgray.bsky.social · 2mo ago

FRPG Player Tip: If there’s a specific aspect of your character’s backstory, personality, or goals that’s important to you, look for a chance to subtly reinforce that in every game session. Doing so helps to make sure the other players are seeing that aspect as clearly as their characters would.

Jennifer Kretchmer@dreamwisp.bsky.social · 5mo ago

This is a really, really great interview by Shawn and Teos, which includes Brian talking about why genAI is not part of DDB’s roadmap, and why paper-and-pen gameplay remains essential.

Mastering Dungeons@masteringdnd.bsky.social · 5mo ago

D&D Beyond’s Staff Looks to the Future! Brian Perry (DDB Executive Producer) and Zac Cohn (MAPS Product Manager) join Teos and Shawn to share D&D Beyond’s bold future! Listen or watch: masteringdungeons.podbean.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5nJ... #DnD #TTRPG

Zac Cohn and Brian Perry join Shawn and Teos on the podcast.
Alphastream@alphastream.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Playing 4E D&D again, it really saddens me that the marketing was such a wedge. I know it was because I hated 4E as a concept before I played it and had to be won over to it. It does so much so well. It really tried to fix all the issues 3E had.

Cover of the original 4E PHB
Jeff McAleer from The Gaming Gang 🔜 Gen Con 2026@thegaminggang.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Did you miss The 13th Age Second Edition Combined Heroes’ Handbook and Gamemasters’ Guide is Out in PDF? - @pelgranepress.bsky.social @drivethrurpg.com #13thAge2E #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/th...

The 13th Age Second Edition Combined Heroes' Handbook and Gamemasters' Guide is Out in PDF - The Gaming Gang

Pelgrane Press has combined a trio of core 13th Age second edition roleplaying releases in a single PDF.

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Chris Spivey (Author)@darkerhue.bsky.social · 9mo ago

It’s arrived! I’ve never played 13th Age, but I’ve heard so many great things I had to back it & hello gorgeous. I’m a sucker for a good GM screen, & now I might run it for my group or Patreon. Between Black Company, 13th Age, & my Conan-without-Conan playtest… have I become a fantasy fan? 👀🐉

Sealed box on a Haunted West mousepadThe 13th Age 2nd Edition boxset, still sealed and in the box13 Age Second Edition Players Book, GM's book, GM Screen and a Starbucks coffee all on a Haunted West mouse pad13th Age art of gold dragon
Alphastream@alphastream.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I really really love the exciting monsters in draw steel. Ogres that can surprise a grabbed character by bowling them into other party members? Or jump down with a shockwave? Pitchfork catapult? Yes, please.

Jonathan Tweet@jonathantweet.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Here's an interesting blog post about RPGs other the D&D, what they do, and how different systems support and demand different sorts of play. Thirty years ago, this is what I wanted to see one day: lots of story-oriented RPGs on the shelves. sagaofthejasonite.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/b...

Beyond D&D: A Complete RPG Guided Tour Through Tabletop Design Philosophies

I’ve created this guided tour for GMs and players who’ve played D&D and want to explore what else tabletop RPGs can do. It features 12 games arranged in a specific sequence, designed to show th…

sagaofthejasonite.wordpress.com

Tim Baker@phantom-tim.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Work on the next issue of Escalation is underway: In My Dragon Empire. We dedicate this issue to the ways your Dragon Empire, the default setting for 13th Age, is unique! For more info on what we're looking for check out this post: escalationfanzine.blogspot.com/2025/11/arti... #13thAge

Articles Needed: In My Dragon Empire

Work on Issue 12 is ready to begin, now that we've completed Issue 11. This issue is dedicated to a popular phrase in 13th Age social media ...

escalationfanzine.blogspot.com

Tim Baker@phantom-tim.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I'm pleased to announce that Escalation Issue 11 is now available! This issue's theme is the Orc Lord and all things orc. Who killed the Orc Lord? What happens to the Dragon Empire after his death? Can players create orc characters? #13thAge escalationfanzine.blogspot.com/2025/10/esca...

Escalation Issue 11 is Available

I'm pleased to announce that Escalation Issue 11 is now available! You can find it on  the Vault of the 13th Age . This issue's theme is the...

escalationfanzine.blogspot.com

Tim Baker@phantom-tim.bsky.social · 10mo ago

For me, that game is 13th Age. I'm so passionate about it, I'm the editor for its fanzine, Escalation. Members of the 13th Age community sometimes assume I work for Fire Opal Games. 😅 #13thAge

Dillin Apelyan - ENNIE NOMINATED BIG DOG & One Shot sexyman@superdillin.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Do you have a ttrpg that in your opinion is so under celebrated that you have appointed yourself head of the PR committee for that game? Where on at least one occasion someone mistakenly assumed you must have worked on it but really you're just unwell about it? What's that game to you?