Robin Marx
@ashigaru.dice.camp.ap.brid.gy
Tokyo-based American working in the video game industry. Role-playing gamer and goth/industrial music fan. He/him.
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://dice.camp/@Ashigaru, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://dice.camp/@Ashigaru, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 51:
We were barricaded in the Library of Thoth with a massive horde of baboons (led by giant four-armed ones) just outside.
As they broke down the door we threw out flaming oil flasks, stabbed through with spears, attacked their morale with displays of […]
We were barricaded in the Library of Thoth with a massive horde of baboons (led by giant four-armed ones) just outside.
As they broke down the door we threw out flaming oil flasks, stabbed through with spears, attacked their morale with displays of […]
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dice.camp
October 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 51:
We were barricaded in the Library of Thoth with a massive horde of baboons (led by giant four-armed ones) just outside.
As they broke down the door we threw out flaming oil flasks, stabbed through with spears, attacked their morale with displays of […]
We were barricaded in the Library of Thoth with a massive horde of baboons (led by giant four-armed ones) just outside.
As they broke down the door we threw out flaming oil flasks, stabbed through with spears, attacked their morale with displays of […]
Reposted by Robin Marx
October 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Brindlewood Bay Session 5:
We solved a murder mystery at an antique store silent auction. We did it in the same way we always do: collect random unconnected clues until we no longer have a penalty on the Theorize dice roll and then the most engaged player BSes a semi-plausible story around them […]
We solved a murder mystery at an antique store silent auction. We did it in the same way we always do: collect random unconnected clues until we no longer have a penalty on the Theorize dice roll and then the most engaged player BSes a semi-plausible story around them […]
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dice.camp
October 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Brindlewood Bay Session 5:
We solved a murder mystery at an antique store silent auction. We did it in the same way we always do: collect random unconnected clues until we no longer have a penalty on the Theorize dice roll and then the most engaged player BSes a semi-plausible story around them […]
We solved a murder mystery at an antique store silent auction. We did it in the same way we always do: collect random unconnected clues until we no longer have a penalty on the Theorize dice roll and then the most engaged player BSes a semi-plausible story around them […]
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The halls of #ardenvul, sessions 49 and 50.
The party was looking for its captured friends, and instead found the druid Gerrilad and the mage Isocritis at the library of Thoth.
A successful ambush quickly took down the squishy druid and mage. The fight against the Logovores (one of the coolest […]
The party was looking for its captured friends, and instead found the druid Gerrilad and the mage Isocritis at the library of Thoth.
A successful ambush quickly took down the squishy druid and mage. The fight against the Logovores (one of the coolest […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
October 8, 2026 at 6:33 AM
The halls of #ardenvul, sessions 49 and 50.
The party was looking for its captured friends, and instead found the druid Gerrilad and the mage Isocritis at the library of Thoth.
A successful ambush quickly took down the squishy druid and mage. The fight against the Logovores (one of the coolest […]
The party was looking for its captured friends, and instead found the druid Gerrilad and the mage Isocritis at the library of Thoth.
A successful ambush quickly took down the squishy druid and mage. The fight against the Logovores (one of the coolest […]
Good to be playing again after nearly a month off. My group managed some board game nights with a visiting former member during that time, but RPGs >>> board games in my book.
October 8, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Good to be playing again after nearly a month off. My group managed some board game nights with a visiting former member during that time, but RPGs >>> board games in my book.
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 50(!):
Last session we took out Garrilad, druid ruler of the baboon level, leaving his reluctant mage assistant(?) Isocritis and a squad of zombie baboons. We tried to talk him down, but he was hostile. Turn Undead with a Destroy result took care of the […]
Last session we took out Garrilad, druid ruler of the baboon level, leaving his reluctant mage assistant(?) Isocritis and a squad of zombie baboons. We tried to talk him down, but he was hostile. Turn Undead with a Destroy result took care of the […]
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dice.camp
October 8, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 50(!):
Last session we took out Garrilad, druid ruler of the baboon level, leaving his reluctant mage assistant(?) Isocritis and a squad of zombie baboons. We tried to talk him down, but he was hostile. Turn Undead with a Destroy result took care of the […]
Last session we took out Garrilad, druid ruler of the baboon level, leaving his reluctant mage assistant(?) Isocritis and a squad of zombie baboons. We tried to talk him down, but he was hostile. Turn Undead with a Destroy result took care of the […]
Reposted by Robin Marx
"Welcome! Come on in."
Skeletons: "Ayyy, you're here!"
Skeletons: "Ayyy, you're here!"
October 6, 2026 at 6:12 AM
"Welcome! Come on in."
Skeletons: "Ayyy, you're here!"
Skeletons: "Ayyy, you're here!"
If you want to get a bunch of new or previously released Conan RPG & board game stuff by Monolith, here’s your opportunity.
The board game catch-up options look great, but I have shelves full of as yet unplayed HeroQuest stuff, so I’m sticking with just the new RPG books (ignoring the unplayed […]
The board game catch-up options look great, but I have shelves full of as yet unplayed HeroQuest stuff, so I’m sticking with just the new RPG books (ignoring the unplayed […]
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dice.camp
October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
If you want to get a bunch of new or previously released Conan RPG & board game stuff by Monolith, here’s your opportunity.
The board game catch-up options look great, but I have shelves full of as yet unplayed HeroQuest stuff, so I’m sticking with just the new RPG books (ignoring the unplayed […]
The board game catch-up options look great, but I have shelves full of as yet unplayed HeroQuest stuff, so I’m sticking with just the new RPG books (ignoring the unplayed […]
Reposted by Robin Marx
Another new 3D printed resin miniature for #HeavyGear. This time the Mastodon, the beefed-up version of the Mammoth, created for Heavy Gear Blitz.
#miniatures #mecha #mechagaming #wargaming #miniatureswargames […]
[Original post on dice.camp]
#miniatures #mecha #mechagaming #wargaming #miniatureswargames […]
[Original post on dice.camp]
September 30, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Another new 3D printed resin miniature for #HeavyGear. This time the Mastodon, the beefed-up version of the Mammoth, created for Heavy Gear Blitz.
#miniatures #mecha #mechagaming #wargaming #miniatureswargames […]
[Original post on dice.camp]
#miniatures #mecha #mechagaming #wargaming #miniatureswargames […]
[Original post on dice.camp]
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Wizards of the Coast has really been dropping the ball on a whole new segment of D&D players: Retirement Communities. You got millions of people all hanging out in the same place all the time with nothing to do. Get them into TTRPGs.
Make large print versions of key books, oversized high […]
Make large print versions of key books, oversized high […]
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infosec.exchange
September 28, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Wizards of the Coast has really been dropping the ball on a whole new segment of D&D players: Retirement Communities. You got millions of people all hanging out in the same place all the time with nothing to do. Get them into TTRPGs.
Make large print versions of key books, oversized high […]
Make large print versions of key books, oversized high […]
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“The practice ended in a draw and took 18 months to complete alongside their jobs and everyday lives.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgyqyzk947o
#thecampaignfornorthafrica #spi #wargames #games
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgyqyzk947o
#thecampaignfornorthafrica #spi #wargames #games
Newcastle friends embark on 20-year board game battle
James Purcell and Andy Taeger are confident their friendship will survive the test.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
“The practice ended in a draw and took 18 months to complete alongside their jobs and everyday lives.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgyqyzk947o
#thecampaignfornorthafrica #spi #wargames #games
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgyqyzk947o
#thecampaignfornorthafrica #spi #wargames #games
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I enjoyed the latest televised adventures of notorious murder hobo Jack Reacher.
September 17, 2026 at 12:05 AM
I enjoyed the latest televised adventures of notorious murder hobo Jack Reacher.
Brindlewood Bay Session 3:
We solved another mystery, this time involving a murder at a charity poker tournament.
Still not digging the game. I came up with a plausible solution to the mystery, but failed the Theorize roll so I was wrong. I’m not good at roleplaying an old woman. I’m not a […]
We solved another mystery, this time involving a murder at a charity poker tournament.
Still not digging the game. I came up with a plausible solution to the mystery, but failed the Theorize roll so I was wrong. I’m not good at roleplaying an old woman. I’m not a […]
Original post on dice.camp
dice.camp
September 12, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Brindlewood Bay Session 3:
We solved another mystery, this time involving a murder at a charity poker tournament.
Still not digging the game. I came up with a plausible solution to the mystery, but failed the Theorize roll so I was wrong. I’m not good at roleplaying an old woman. I’m not a […]
We solved another mystery, this time involving a murder at a charity poker tournament.
Still not digging the game. I came up with a plausible solution to the mystery, but failed the Theorize roll so I was wrong. I’m not good at roleplaying an old woman. I’m not a […]
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 49:
No sign of our captured comrades, but we stumbled across the evil druid ruler of the baboon-infested dungeon level separated from the bulk of his guards.
After some debate we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and ambush him. We set up […]
No sign of our captured comrades, but we stumbled across the evil druid ruler of the baboon-infested dungeon level separated from the bulk of his guards.
After some debate we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and ambush him. We set up […]
Original post on dice.camp
dice.camp
September 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 49:
No sign of our captured comrades, but we stumbled across the evil druid ruler of the baboon-infested dungeon level separated from the bulk of his guards.
After some debate we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and ambush him. We set up […]
No sign of our captured comrades, but we stumbled across the evil druid ruler of the baboon-infested dungeon level separated from the bulk of his guards.
After some debate we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and ambush him. We set up […]
Reposted by Robin Marx
Hot take: when you run a crowdfunder, you're obligated to update backers once a month until fulfilled. And you can't be (publicly) grumbly about it. Just pop in and make the update. Might be not-fun if you have no news or bad news, but them's the breaks. You opted-in to that responsibility.
September 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Hot take: when you run a crowdfunder, you're obligated to update backers once a month until fulfilled. And you can't be (publicly) grumbly about it. Just pop in and make the update. Might be not-fun if you have no news or bad news, but them's the breaks. You opted-in to that responsibility.
Reposted by Robin Marx
A new puzzle game with an RPG theme to try, should such a thing appeal: Word Dungeon.
https://word-dungeon.com/
#wordgames #puzzles #games #rpg
https://word-dungeon.com/
#wordgames #puzzles #games #rpg
Word Dungeon — A Hand-Drawn Word Puzzle Dungeon Adventure
Hand-drawn word puzzle dungeons. Spell your way from entrance to exit, looting treasure and claiming gems.
word-dungeon.com
September 6, 2026 at 7:53 AM
A new puzzle game with an RPG theme to try, should such a thing appeal: Word Dungeon.
https://word-dungeon.com/
#wordgames #puzzles #games #rpg
https://word-dungeon.com/
#wordgames #puzzles #games #rpg
Reposted by Robin Marx
September 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by Robin Marx
ICYMI, my recent Grimdark Magazine review of Cormac Mac Art: Isle of Swords by Matthew John is now mirrored at my review archive blog.
Mud-caked melees and dirty tactics!
https://robinmarx.writeas.com/review-archive-cormac-mac-art-isle-of-swords-by-matthew-john
#bookreview #books #booksky […]
Mud-caked melees and dirty tactics!
https://robinmarx.writeas.com/review-archive-cormac-mac-art-isle-of-swords-by-matthew-john
#bookreview #books #booksky […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
September 2, 2026 at 2:06 AM
ICYMI, my recent Grimdark Magazine review of Cormac Mac Art: Isle of Swords by Matthew John is now mirrored at my review archive blog.
Mud-caked melees and dirty tactics!
https://robinmarx.writeas.com/review-archive-cormac-mac-art-isle-of-swords-by-matthew-john
#bookreview #books #booksky […]
Mud-caked melees and dirty tactics!
https://robinmarx.writeas.com/review-archive-cormac-mac-art-isle-of-swords-by-matthew-john
#bookreview #books #booksky […]
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Mork Borg has an official hot sauce now. I've seen everything. That's a wrap folks, we're done here.
https://www.chachosauce.com/shop/p/liquid-misery-pre-order-d6l29
#ttrpg #MorkBorg #hotsauce #food #absurdity #capitalism
https://www.chachosauce.com/shop/p/liquid-misery-pre-order-d6l29
#ttrpg #MorkBorg #hotsauce #food #absurdity #capitalism
Liquid Misery Pre-Order — Chacho Hot Sauce
THE END IS NIGH. IT TASTES LIKE MISERY. Be the first to burn your mouth— STOCKHOLM KARTELL ✚ CHACHO join up at the cauldron to conjure the official, blistering MÖRK BORG hot sauce, Liquid Misery . Perfect for when your character just died but you still want to feel something. LIQUID MISERY
www.chachosauce.com
September 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Mork Borg has an official hot sauce now. I've seen everything. That's a wrap folks, we're done here.
https://www.chachosauce.com/shop/p/liquid-misery-pre-order-d6l29
#ttrpg #MorkBorg #hotsauce #food #absurdity #capitalism
https://www.chachosauce.com/shop/p/liquid-misery-pre-order-d6l29
#ttrpg #MorkBorg #hotsauce #food #absurdity #capitalism
Brindlewood Bay Session 2:
We fumbled our way through, solving the murder mystery with pretty scant evidence. A yacht captain had killed his employer to cover up an affair and love child with the employer’s wife.
I’m trying to be a good sport, but I’m not feeling this game at all. I’m not a […]
We fumbled our way through, solving the murder mystery with pretty scant evidence. A yacht captain had killed his employer to cover up an affair and love child with the employer’s wife.
I’m trying to be a good sport, but I’m not feeling this game at all. I’m not a […]
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dice.camp
August 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Brindlewood Bay Session 2:
We fumbled our way through, solving the murder mystery with pretty scant evidence. A yacht captain had killed his employer to cover up an affair and love child with the employer’s wife.
I’m trying to be a good sport, but I’m not feeling this game at all. I’m not a […]
We fumbled our way through, solving the murder mystery with pretty scant evidence. A yacht captain had killed his employer to cover up an affair and love child with the employer’s wife.
I’m trying to be a good sport, but I’m not feeling this game at all. I’m not a […]
Reposted by Robin Marx
I just noticed that my coffee table book, Nordic Larp, which came out in 2010, won the Diana Jones award, and has been available as a free download for over a decade, has been downloaded more than 30 thousand times.
trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024...
trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024...
August 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I just noticed that my coffee table book, Nordic Larp, which came out in 2010, won the Diana Jones award, and has been available as a free download for over a decade, has been downloaded more than 30 thousand times.
trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024...
trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024...
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Halls of #ardenvul, session 48 (after a big hiatus!)
The group goes back to the Baboon level, with the objective of trying to find their friends who got captured by the druid Gerrilad.
Carefully exploring the rooms, they avoid encountering any baboons.
They do not find their friends, but come […]
The group goes back to the Baboon level, with the objective of trying to find their friends who got captured by the druid Gerrilad.
Carefully exploring the rooms, they avoid encountering any baboons.
They do not find their friends, but come […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
August 26, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Halls of #ardenvul, session 48 (after a big hiatus!)
The group goes back to the Baboon level, with the objective of trying to find their friends who got captured by the druid Gerrilad.
Carefully exploring the rooms, they avoid encountering any baboons.
They do not find their friends, but come […]
The group goes back to the Baboon level, with the objective of trying to find their friends who got captured by the druid Gerrilad.
Carefully exploring the rooms, they avoid encountering any baboons.
They do not find their friends, but come […]
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 48:
Back in the dungeon after a month of cancelled sessions!
We’ve decided that “Never leave a man behind” is our party ethos, so we returned to the druid-ruled baboon hell level in search of our Charmed fighter henchman and downed magic-user, both MIA […]
Back in the dungeon after a month of cancelled sessions!
We’ve decided that “Never leave a man behind” is our party ethos, so we returned to the druid-ruled baboon hell level in search of our Charmed fighter henchman and downed magic-user, both MIA […]
Original post on dice.camp
dice.camp
August 27, 2026 at 3:46 AM
The Halls of Arden Vul (OSRIC) Session 48:
Back in the dungeon after a month of cancelled sessions!
We’ve decided that “Never leave a man behind” is our party ethos, so we returned to the druid-ruled baboon hell level in search of our Charmed fighter henchman and downed magic-user, both MIA […]
Back in the dungeon after a month of cancelled sessions!
We’ve decided that “Never leave a man behind” is our party ethos, so we returned to the druid-ruled baboon hell level in search of our Charmed fighter henchman and downed magic-user, both MIA […]
Reposted by Robin Marx
S&S fans: the first issue of Swords Against! Sword & Sorcery Fiction Magazine is now available!
https://www.mysticbull.com/post/swords-against-sword-sorcery-fiction-magazine
#fantasy #swordandsorcery
https://www.mysticbull.com/post/swords-against-sword-sorcery-fiction-magazine
#fantasy #swordandsorcery
Swords Against! Sword & Sorcery Fiction Magazine
Pick up issue #1 of Swords Against! A sword & sorcery fiction periodical packed with heart-pounding stories accented by great art. Our magazine explores the boundaries between the old and new, challenges where the genre is and was, and tells some kick-ass stories. This is the digital version of the magazine.
www.mysticbull.com
August 26, 2026 at 1:41 AM
S&S fans: the first issue of Swords Against! Sword & Sorcery Fiction Magazine is now available!
https://www.mysticbull.com/post/swords-against-sword-sorcery-fiction-magazine
#fantasy #swordandsorcery
https://www.mysticbull.com/post/swords-against-sword-sorcery-fiction-magazine
#fantasy #swordandsorcery
Reposted by Robin Marx
Today I had a disappointing visit to a large, bright, clean, and crowded tabletop gaming store that had a significant section dedicated to RPGs but it stocked only and exclusively Dungeons & Dragons. They're doing their patrons a disservice.
If You’ve Only Ever Played D&D, You’re Missing Out
Tabletop RPGs are story engines. Why would you want to tell only one kind of story?
www.aaronrosspowell.com
August 22, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Today I had a disappointing visit to a large, bright, clean, and crowded tabletop gaming store that had a significant section dedicated to RPGs but it stocked only and exclusively Dungeons & Dragons. They're doing their patrons a disservice.