Slots are open for Alien: The Draconis Campaign and The One Ring: The Darkening of Mirkwood via startplaying.
We're seeing the Shadow return to Mirkwood in The One Ring.
In Alien, they've found a distress signal. Things are starting to go wrong.
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We're seeing the Shadow return to Mirkwood in The One Ring.
In Alien, they've found a distress signal. Things are starting to go wrong.
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October 3, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Slots are open for Alien: The Draconis Campaign and The One Ring: The Darkening of Mirkwood via startplaying.
We're seeing the Shadow return to Mirkwood in The One Ring.
In Alien, they've found a distress signal. Things are starting to go wrong.
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
We're seeing the Shadow return to Mirkwood in The One Ring.
In Alien, they've found a distress signal. Things are starting to go wrong.
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
Ars Magica s2e15: The Ladies of Thessaloniki
Sunday 6pm Central
The Legion of Mithras discovers that Xander has joined an old version of the cult. They send someone to enlist Xander on an investigation of the holy Covenant of Thessaloniki, suspected of interfering with mundanes
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Sunday 6pm Central
The Legion of Mithras discovers that Xander has joined an old version of the cult. They send someone to enlist Xander on an investigation of the holy Covenant of Thessaloniki, suspected of interfering with mundanes
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August 29, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Ars Magica s2e15: The Ladies of Thessaloniki
Sunday 6pm Central
The Legion of Mithras discovers that Xander has joined an old version of the cult. They send someone to enlist Xander on an investigation of the holy Covenant of Thessaloniki, suspected of interfering with mundanes
twitch.tv/improvgm
Sunday 6pm Central
The Legion of Mithras discovers that Xander has joined an old version of the cult. They send someone to enlist Xander on an investigation of the holy Covenant of Thessaloniki, suspected of interfering with mundanes
twitch.tv/improvgm
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Got some slots open for The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
Darkening of Mirkwood chronicles the return of the Shadow to Mirkwood after the Necromancer was driven off. Alien takes us through the Draconis Cinematic Campaigns.
Got some slots open for The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
Darkening of Mirkwood chronicles the return of the Shadow to Mirkwood after the Necromancer was driven off. Alien takes us through the Draconis Cinematic Campaigns.
August 25, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Got some slots open for The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
Darkening of Mirkwood chronicles the return of the Shadow to Mirkwood after the Necromancer was driven off. Alien takes us through the Draconis Cinematic Campaigns.
Got some slots open for The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
Darkening of Mirkwood chronicles the return of the Shadow to Mirkwood after the Necromancer was driven off. Alien takes us through the Draconis Cinematic Campaigns.
Ars Magica: S2E14: Stories in Arcadia Part 2
7pm Central Sunday
In Arcadia, the Lir and the others must finish out the fairy tale, "How the Dragon Was Tricked." Next up: Capturing a dragon in a box.
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7pm Central Sunday
In Arcadia, the Lir and the others must finish out the fairy tale, "How the Dragon Was Tricked." Next up: Capturing a dragon in a box.
twitch.tv/improvgm
August 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Ars Magica: S2E14: Stories in Arcadia Part 2
7pm Central Sunday
In Arcadia, the Lir and the others must finish out the fairy tale, "How the Dragon Was Tricked." Next up: Capturing a dragon in a box.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
In Arcadia, the Lir and the others must finish out the fairy tale, "How the Dragon Was Tricked." Next up: Capturing a dragon in a box.
twitch.tv/improvgm
Hey check out what @improvgm.bsky.social has to say about #PsiRun2e! Then go check out the kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/117... You have....42 hours remaining.
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July 22, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Hey check out what @improvgm.bsky.social has to say about #PsiRun2e! Then go check out the kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/117... You have....42 hours remaining.
#DnD #pbta #roleplaying #DungeonsAndDragons #superhero #superpowers #comic
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#DnD #pbta #roleplaying #DungeonsAndDragons #superhero #superpowers #comic
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After watching this video by @improvgm.bsky.social I'm freshly excited to check this out!
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#dnd #rpg #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #psirun
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July 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
After watching this video by @improvgm.bsky.social I'm freshly excited to check this out!
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Ars Magica s2E13: Stories in Arcadia
7pm Central Sundays
Lir has gone into Faerie to initiate into a mystery cult. Now that they're here, they have to live out an ancient tale and hope they don't find themselves destroyed by the shifting nature of the Fae.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sundays
Lir has gone into Faerie to initiate into a mystery cult. Now that they're here, they have to live out an ancient tale and hope they don't find themselves destroyed by the shifting nature of the Fae.
twitch.tv/improvgm
July 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Ars Magica s2E13: Stories in Arcadia
7pm Central Sundays
Lir has gone into Faerie to initiate into a mystery cult. Now that they're here, they have to live out an ancient tale and hope they don't find themselves destroyed by the shifting nature of the Fae.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sundays
Lir has gone into Faerie to initiate into a mystery cult. Now that they're here, they have to live out an ancient tale and hope they don't find themselves destroyed by the shifting nature of the Fae.
twitch.tv/improvgm
I've got room for 2 more players in both Alien and The One Ring. The One Ring game has been going for awhile and is an easy one to bring people into. The Alien game will be a go with one more person.
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July 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I've got room for 2 more players in both Alien and The One Ring. The One Ring game has been going for awhile and is an easy one to bring people into. The Alien game will be a go with one more person.
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
Ars Magica: S2E11: Arcadia
7pm Central Sunday
To gain more power, Lir needs to travel from the underwater Covenant of Aegaea to the mountains of Morea and, from there, to Arcadia.
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7pm Central Sunday
To gain more power, Lir needs to travel from the underwater Covenant of Aegaea to the mountains of Morea and, from there, to Arcadia.
twitch.tv/improvgm
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June 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Ars Magica: S2E11: Arcadia
7pm Central Sunday
To gain more power, Lir needs to travel from the underwater Covenant of Aegaea to the mountains of Morea and, from there, to Arcadia.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
To gain more power, Lir needs to travel from the underwater Covenant of Aegaea to the mountains of Morea and, from there, to Arcadia.
twitch.tv/improvgm
Ars Magica S2E11: The Bjornaer
7pm Central 6/21
The wild magicians of House Bjornaer argue on how strictly humanity should be kept away from the wilds and ancestor spirits. Tonight, the two Bjornaer of Apano Meria will be called to decide.
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7pm Central 6/21
The wild magicians of House Bjornaer argue on how strictly humanity should be kept away from the wilds and ancestor spirits. Tonight, the two Bjornaer of Apano Meria will be called to decide.
twitch.tv/improvgm
June 21, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Ars Magica S2E11: The Bjornaer
7pm Central 6/21
The wild magicians of House Bjornaer argue on how strictly humanity should be kept away from the wilds and ancestor spirits. Tonight, the two Bjornaer of Apano Meria will be called to decide.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central 6/21
The wild magicians of House Bjornaer argue on how strictly humanity should be kept away from the wilds and ancestor spirits. Tonight, the two Bjornaer of Apano Meria will be called to decide.
twitch.tv/improvgm
Ars Magica S2E10: Into the Maze
7pm Central Sunday
Haveing returned to the Covenant, our newest Magi contemplates a minotaur's horn and the labyrinth hidden in the depths.
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7pm Central Sunday
Haveing returned to the Covenant, our newest Magi contemplates a minotaur's horn and the labyrinth hidden in the depths.
twitch.tv/improvgm
June 7, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Ars Magica S2E10: Into the Maze
7pm Central Sunday
Haveing returned to the Covenant, our newest Magi contemplates a minotaur's horn and the labyrinth hidden in the depths.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
Haveing returned to the Covenant, our newest Magi contemplates a minotaur's horn and the labyrinth hidden in the depths.
twitch.tv/improvgm
Ars Magica S29: Who's the Boss
7pm Central on Sunday
While the Magi are away, other Magi come to the covenant to try to exert their power over Apano Meria
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7pm Central on Sunday
While the Magi are away, other Magi come to the covenant to try to exert their power over Apano Meria
twitch.tv/improvgm
May 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Ars Magica S29: Who's the Boss
7pm Central on Sunday
While the Magi are away, other Magi come to the covenant to try to exert their power over Apano Meria
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central on Sunday
While the Magi are away, other Magi come to the covenant to try to exert their power over Apano Meria
twitch.tv/improvgm
Ars Magica: S2E9 The Grass Crown
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
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May 18, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Ars Magica: S2E9 The Grass Crown
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
My Gencon improv workshops!
Look up improvgm or “Mikel” to find them.
Look up improvgm or “Mikel” to find them.
May 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
My Gencon improv workshops!
Look up improvgm or “Mikel” to find them.
Look up improvgm or “Mikel” to find them.
My improv workshops for GenCon are finally up. Using improv techniques to improve your GMing and playing.
May 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
My improv workshops for GenCon are finally up. Using improv techniques to improve your GMing and playing.
Ars Magica: S2E9 The Grass Crown
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
April 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Ars Magica: S2E9 The Grass Crown
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
Now that they've joined the Cult of Mithras to please the long dead priests who guard the artifact, the Magi go in search of that which has haunted their dreams with impending attacks by demons.
twitch.tv/improvgm
Ars Magica S2E8: Into the Dark
7pm Central Sunday
Having defeated a demon to open the way into the Cult of Mithras and the Grass Crown, the Magi accompany the Tremere of Coeris to find old enemies.
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7pm Central Sunday
Having defeated a demon to open the way into the Cult of Mithras and the Grass Crown, the Magi accompany the Tremere of Coeris to find old enemies.
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March 29, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Ars Magica S2E8: Into the Dark
7pm Central Sunday
Having defeated a demon to open the way into the Cult of Mithras and the Grass Crown, the Magi accompany the Tremere of Coeris to find old enemies.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central Sunday
Having defeated a demon to open the way into the Cult of Mithras and the Grass Crown, the Magi accompany the Tremere of Coeris to find old enemies.
twitch.tv/improvgm
C'est marqué dessus mais y a des confusions récurrentes quand on est nouveau et tout seul au lieu de rejoindre une table d'habitués.
Mais oui, essaie.
Si tu maîtrises l'anglais y a une paire de vidéos très courtes de ImprovGM que je peux te recommander.
Mais oui, essaie.
Si tu maîtrises l'anglais y a une paire de vidéos très courtes de ImprovGM que je peux te recommander.
March 19, 2026 at 11:24 AM
C'est marqué dessus mais y a des confusions récurrentes quand on est nouveau et tout seul au lieu de rejoindre une table d'habitués.
Mais oui, essaie.
Si tu maîtrises l'anglais y a une paire de vidéos très courtes de ImprovGM que je peux te recommander.
Mais oui, essaie.
Si tu maîtrises l'anglais y a une paire de vidéos très courtes de ImprovGM que je peux te recommander.
Ars Magica S2E7: Demon Hunting
7pm Central 3/8/2026
In order to find the Grass Crown, the Magi need to join the Cult of Mythras which means killing a demon to please the long dead priest guarding the artifact.
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7pm Central 3/8/2026
In order to find the Grass Crown, the Magi need to join the Cult of Mythras which means killing a demon to please the long dead priest guarding the artifact.
twitch.tv/improvgm
March 8, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Ars Magica S2E7: Demon Hunting
7pm Central 3/8/2026
In order to find the Grass Crown, the Magi need to join the Cult of Mythras which means killing a demon to please the long dead priest guarding the artifact.
twitch.tv/improvgm
7pm Central 3/8/2026
In order to find the Grass Crown, the Magi need to join the Cult of Mythras which means killing a demon to please the long dead priest guarding the artifact.
twitch.tv/improvgm
Still love seeing folks discovering my game #RobotechReconstruction for the first time
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#boardgames #robotech
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March 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Still love seeing folks discovering my game #RobotechReconstruction for the first time
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Ars Magica: Reing of Spring 7pm Central
Haunted by visions of demons, the Magi travel to Transylvania to acquire the Grass Crown.
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Haunted by visions of demons, the Magi travel to Transylvania to acquire the Grass Crown.
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March 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Ars Magica: Reing of Spring 7pm Central
Haunted by visions of demons, the Magi travel to Transylvania to acquire the Grass Crown.
twitch.tv/improvgm
Haunted by visions of demons, the Magi travel to Transylvania to acquire the Grass Crown.
twitch.tv/improvgm
New Blog:
Why Use Systems?
I talk about the 4 things any system brings to the table and why they help create more interesting fiction than we'd create on our own.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm
Why Use Systems?
I talk about the 4 things any system brings to the table and why they help create more interesting fiction than we'd create on our own.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm
Improvgm - Obsidian Publish
Here's a place for my thoughts and writings on ttrpgs. 2/22/2026: Mistaking the Spectacular for the Important--The MCU Problem 2/15/2026: PC Background Through Justifying Actions 1/27/2026: How 'yes…
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March 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
New Blog:
Why Use Systems?
I talk about the 4 things any system brings to the table and why they help create more interesting fiction than we'd create on our own.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm
Why Use Systems?
I talk about the 4 things any system brings to the table and why they help create more interesting fiction than we'd create on our own.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm
New blog post:
Mistaking the Spectacular for the Important--The MCU Problem
I tend to find world-ending stakes to be boring as hell in ttrpgs, so I've written about what to do to make the stakes more personal and, I believe, much more impactful.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/Imp...
Mistaking the Spectacular for the Important--The MCU Problem
I tend to find world-ending stakes to be boring as hell in ttrpgs, so I've written about what to do to make the stakes more personal and, I believe, much more impactful.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/Imp...
Improvgm - Obsidian Publish
Here's a place for my thoughts and writings on ttrpgs. 2/22/2026: Mistaking the Spectacular for the Important--The MCU Problem 2/15/2026: PC Background Through Justifying Actions 1/27/2026: How 'yes…
publish.obsidian.md
February 22, 2026 at 3:59 PM
New blog post:
Mistaking the Spectacular for the Important--The MCU Problem
I tend to find world-ending stakes to be boring as hell in ttrpgs, so I've written about what to do to make the stakes more personal and, I believe, much more impactful.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/Imp...
Mistaking the Spectacular for the Important--The MCU Problem
I tend to find world-ending stakes to be boring as hell in ttrpgs, so I've written about what to do to make the stakes more personal and, I believe, much more impactful.
publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/Imp...
2 games with slots open.
The One Ring: The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
One is one of the great campaigns, a 30 year struggle for the soul of Mirkwood from the Shadow and the other is a tour through all of the Cinematic Campaigns in Alien.
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
The One Ring: The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
One is one of the great campaigns, a 30 year struggle for the soul of Mirkwood from the Shadow and the other is a tour through all of the Cinematic Campaigns in Alien.
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
February 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
2 games with slots open.
The One Ring: The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
One is one of the great campaigns, a 30 year struggle for the soul of Mirkwood from the Shadow and the other is a tour through all of the Cinematic Campaigns in Alien.
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
The One Ring: The Darkening of Mirkwood and Alien: The Draconis Cycle.
One is one of the great campaigns, a 30 year struggle for the soul of Mirkwood from the Shadow and the other is a tour through all of the Cinematic Campaigns in Alien.
startplaying.games/gm/improvgm
PC Background Through Justifying Actions
One improvisational technique that I think would help a lot of players is to throw out backstory and react in the moment. THEN justify why your character did that.
I find it creates characters who feel 3d.
New blog post up: publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/
One improvisational technique that I think would help a lot of players is to throw out backstory and react in the moment. THEN justify why your character did that.
I find it creates characters who feel 3d.
New blog post up: publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/
Improvgm - Obsidian Publish
Here's a place for my thoughts and writings on ttrpgs. 2/15/2026: PC Background Through Justifying Actions 1/27/2026: How 'yes, and...' is Misunderstood in TTRPGs 1/18/2026: Prep Situations, not Pl…
publish.obsidian.md
February 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
PC Background Through Justifying Actions
One improvisational technique that I think would help a lot of players is to throw out backstory and react in the moment. THEN justify why your character did that.
I find it creates characters who feel 3d.
New blog post up: publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/
One improvisational technique that I think would help a lot of players is to throw out backstory and react in the moment. THEN justify why your character did that.
I find it creates characters who feel 3d.
New blog post up: publish.obsidian.md/improvgm/