Buzzard Brain
@buzzardbrain.bsky.social
RPG storyteller, world builder, fantasy cartographer, battlemap artist, consultant, & web developer.
☮️ May all People know Peace
☮️ May all People know Peace
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Travel eats up a huge chunk of most DnD campaigns, and it's usually the most boring part. Here are 5 tips (and a bonus video) to fix that.
5 Tips for Making DnD Travel Interesting
Travel is a part of most D&D campaigns. Here are 5 tips (and bonus video) for making the journey more fun!
academy.worldanvil.com
September 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Travel eats up a huge chunk of most DnD campaigns, and it's usually the most boring part. Here are 5 tips (and a bonus video) to fix that.
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Heads up! CC4 from @profantasy.bsky.social is coming to Kickstarter soon and word on the street is that I’ll have a hand in helping you build great village & city maps for your next campaign. Huzzah! Discover more at www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#RPG #fantasymap #cartography #mapmaking
#RPG #fantasymap #cartography #mapmaking
September 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Heads up! CC4 from @profantasy.bsky.social is coming to Kickstarter soon and word on the street is that I’ll have a hand in helping you build great village & city maps for your next campaign. Huzzah! Discover more at www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro...
#RPG #fantasymap #cartography #mapmaking
#RPG #fantasymap #cartography #mapmaking
Recently received my latest crowd funding reward: Faerie: A Realm Wanderer's Guide by Dragons Vault. It's a beautiful book and I'm looking forward to incorporating some of this lore into my RPG stories.
September 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Recently received my latest crowd funding reward: Faerie: A Realm Wanderer's Guide by Dragons Vault. It's a beautiful book and I'm looking forward to incorporating some of this lore into my RPG stories.
Got to enjoy a private screening of the newish Spider Man movie today. Been a long time since I had a theatre to myself. It was a thoroughly enjoyable watch. 🕷️
September 12, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Got to enjoy a private screening of the newish Spider Man movie today. Been a long time since I had a theatre to myself. It was a thoroughly enjoyable watch. 🕷️
I started Worldbuilding at a very early age. I can personally attest to its many benefits.
Worldbuilding isn't just a hobby for your novel or campaign. Experts say it can genuinely boost your happiness and social life, and it might make or break your published work.
Surprising Benefits of Worldbuilding, for your brain and your pocket!
Experts agree—Worldbuilding can enhance your happiness, social life, and if you’re hoping to publish, it can make-or-break your product, too!
academy.worldanvil.com
September 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I started Worldbuilding at a very early age. I can personally attest to its many benefits.
I am suddenly faced with a dearth in RPG gaming. 2 of the groups I play in have had life issues pop up that have forced us into unplanned hiatus. Many of our summer sessions were canceled due to vacations. Guess I'll start GMing another campaign. GMing 3 active games/week might be a stretch...
September 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I am suddenly faced with a dearth in RPG gaming. 2 of the groups I play in have had life issues pop up that have forced us into unplanned hiatus. Many of our summer sessions were canceled due to vacations. Guess I'll start GMing another campaign. GMing 3 active games/week might be a stretch...
My time at Worldcon is just about done. One more session this morning and then I'm off for the long and circuitous journey home. Met some great people and learned lots of good stuff. All-in-all a good time was had.
August 31, 2026 at 2:11 PM
My time at Worldcon is just about done. One more session this morning and then I'm off for the long and circuitous journey home. Met some great people and learned lots of good stuff. All-in-all a good time was had.
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Religion can drive motivation, magic, and conflict in your world, or it can sit there doing nothing. Here's how to make it do the former.
Worldbuilders Guide to Fantasy Religions
Religion can be a source of motivation, magic & conflict for the characters in your game or novel setting. Here are some resources for worldbuilding one!
academy.worldanvil.com
August 21, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Religion can drive motivation, magic, and conflict in your world, or it can sit there doing nothing. Here's how to make it do the former.
New Stream Deck audio controller setup and configured. This is a great upgrade for my RPG Sound Tracks. Next step: setup sound effects & environments.
August 19, 2026 at 6:57 PM
New Stream Deck audio controller setup and configured. This is a great upgrade for my RPG Sound Tracks. Next step: setup sound effects & environments.
Please consider donating to this research grant if it speaks to you. Your gift will support research to cure/treat primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), pseudomonas aeruginosa, and NTM. secure.qgiv.com/for/rebekahm...
Rebekah Memorial Grant
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August 18, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Please consider donating to this research grant if it speaks to you. Your gift will support research to cure/treat primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), pseudomonas aeruginosa, and NTM. secure.qgiv.com/for/rebekahm...
The new and improved Ehrto RPG Command Center.
August 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The new and improved Ehrto RPG Command Center.
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Portal fantasy is the genre of escape, and it has rules most writers ignore until their wardrobe stops making sense. Here's the guide.
Worldbuilding Guide to Portal Fantasy
Sick of the real world? Want to escape to a place of wonder and danger? Then climb into this wardrobe as we explore PORTAL FANTASY!
academy.worldanvil.com
August 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Portal fantasy is the genre of escape, and it has rules most writers ignore until their wardrobe stops making sense. Here's the guide.
Big cooking day. I'm going to be on a soft food diet for a week. So I made creamy potato broccoli soup, pureed black bean soup, & a pot of oatmeal to keep me fed for a bit.
August 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Big cooking day. I'm going to be on a soft food diet for a week. So I made creamy potato broccoli soup, pureed black bean soup, & a pot of oatmeal to keep me fed for a bit.
Working on home network upgrades for fiber internet install. This time next week we should have 2gb/s fiber Internet. House wasn't wired for data, but was wired for cable TV. Using 2.5gb/s MoCA adapters for ethernet over coax. Installed & tested MoCA network today & it looks like we're fiber-ready!
August 11, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Working on home network upgrades for fiber internet install. This time next week we should have 2gb/s fiber Internet. House wasn't wired for data, but was wired for cable TV. Using 2.5gb/s MoCA adapters for ethernet over coax. Installed & tested MoCA network today & it looks like we're fiber-ready!
Progress has been made on the new MoCA network. Coax cables traced and tested. Testing the adapters later today. New fiber internet service getting installed tomorrow. Now to get power outlets into the closet where all of this stuff will be housed.
August 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Progress has been made on the new MoCA network. Coax cables traced and tested. Testing the adapters later today. New fiber internet service getting installed tomorrow. Now to get power outlets into the closet where all of this stuff will be housed.
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We're thrilled to announce Janet will be attending @laworldcon as a ✨Featured Guest!✨ Her full schedule's below. If you're in the LA area (or will be in August), join us for this incredible event sure to level-up your skills as a storyteller. www.lacon.org/featur...
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July 29, 2026 at 7:35 PM
We're thrilled to announce Janet will be attending @laworldcon as a ✨Featured Guest!✨ Her full schedule's below. If you're in the LA area (or will be in August), join us for this incredible event sure to level-up your skills as a storyteller. www.lacon.org/featur...
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My favorite new techno-toy: Stream Deck. Useful for all kinds of automation tasks, not just streaming.
www.elgato.com/us/en/s/expl...
www.elgato.com/us/en/s/expl...
Explore Stream Deck
Explore the full Stream Deck lineup—from customizable hardware to powerful software. Automate tasks, control apps, and streamline workflows for gaming, production, content creation, and more.
www.elgato.com
July 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
My favorite new techno-toy: Stream Deck. Useful for all kinds of automation tasks, not just streaming.
www.elgato.com/us/en/s/expl...
www.elgato.com/us/en/s/expl...
New #GURPS Power-Ups supplement!
GURPS Power-Ups 11: Roll Your Own Skills is now available on Warehouse 23! This 17-page PDF supplement has options that can enhance certain action-oriented playing styles: wildcard skills that modify character sheets by replacing many standard skills. Download yours today!
bit.ly/gurpspowerups11
bit.ly/gurpspowerups11
July 26, 2026 at 2:18 PM
New #GURPS Power-Ups supplement!
I remember getting my first GURPS Basic Set, but I don't remember exactly when that was. Sometime around 1989-1990. Took some time to find others that wanted to play. Since then, it's been my favorite RPG!
Long Live #GURPS!!
Long Live #GURPS!!
Daily Illuminator: GURPS Turns 40
The GURPS Basic Set, First Edition was released at the 1986 Origins Game Fair in Los Angeles. That took place July 3-6, meaning that GURPS is 40 years old this week!
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July 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I remember getting my first GURPS Basic Set, but I don't remember exactly when that was. Sometime around 1989-1990. Took some time to find others that wanted to play. Since then, it's been my favorite RPG!
Long Live #GURPS!!
Long Live #GURPS!!
Proud to be the 1,033rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for GURPS Ring of Fire! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
GURPS Ring of Fire
GURPS Ring of Fire, based on Eric Flint's 1632 series, is an all-new roleplaying book compatible with GURPS Fourth Edition.
www.backerkit.com
June 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Proud to be the 1,033rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for GURPS Ring of Fire! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
New GURPS Supplement! 🎉
✨ An all-new GURPS supplement just released on Warehouse 23! GURPS Magical Styles: Modern Magic, a 26-page PDF, is full of magic from our times, exploring choices based loosely on both real and fictional present-day practices.
bit.ly/gurpsmsmm
bit.ly/gurpsmsmm
June 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM
New GURPS Supplement! 🎉
Big cooking day today. Smoked BBQ ribs, coleslaw, 4 experimental batches of NM red chile sauce, and 2 batches of carne adovada. Trying to emulate a NM pork dish and red sauce from one of my favorite restaurants.
June 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Big cooking day today. Smoked BBQ ribs, coleslaw, 4 experimental batches of NM red chile sauce, and 2 batches of carne adovada. Trying to emulate a NM pork dish and red sauce from one of my favorite restaurants.
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In this episode of Learning Foundry VTT we look at installing a Game System, creating a World, adding accounts for your players, setting up an Administrator Password, and backing up your data.
In our next episode we'll start making our first Scenes!
Check it out: youtu.be/ZwIXsX1SyPk
In our next episode we'll start making our first Scenes!
Check it out: youtu.be/ZwIXsX1SyPk
Create a World, Add Players, and Make a Backup
YouTube video by Foundry Virtual Tabletop
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May 25, 2026 at 7:45 PM
In this episode of Learning Foundry VTT we look at installing a Game System, creating a World, adding accounts for your players, setting up an Administrator Password, and backing up your data.
In our next episode we'll start making our first Scenes!
Check it out: youtu.be/ZwIXsX1SyPk
In our next episode we'll start making our first Scenes!
Check it out: youtu.be/ZwIXsX1SyPk
Today I'm roleplaying a plumber. Installing a new kitchen faucet and reverse osmosis water filter. Let the foul language commence! 😄 It's been my experience that plumbing projects absent foul language rarely go well.
May 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Today I'm roleplaying a plumber. Installing a new kitchen faucet and reverse osmosis water filter. Let the foul language commence! 😄 It's been my experience that plumbing projects absent foul language rarely go well.
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Q: Bard, I’m lost. People keep talking about culture, subculture, and counter‑culture like they’re obvious... How do u actually tell them apart & where do movements like Joy‑Punk even come from?
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#Skyforge #Worldbuilding #AskTheBard #JoyPunk
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#Skyforge #Worldbuilding #AskTheBard #JoyPunk
May 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Q: Bard, I’m lost. People keep talking about culture, subculture, and counter‑culture like they’re obvious... How do u actually tell them apart & where do movements like Joy‑Punk even come from?
open.substack.com/pub/skyforge...
#Skyforge #Worldbuilding #AskTheBard #JoyPunk
open.substack.com/pub/skyforge...
#Skyforge #Worldbuilding #AskTheBard #JoyPunk