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The TL;DR version is that the convention went very well and I'm planning on doing it again next year. If you want all the juice details, here's part one... https://vengersatanis.blogspot.com/2023/07/venger-con-aftermath-convention-report.html Thanks, VS

You know Chat GPT? Well, this is like that, but different. The just-released PDF is free. Cha'alt-GPT is a Cha'alt game session created by A.I. Let's try to see into machine consciousness, hoss! Eldritch, gonzo, science-fantasy, post-apocalypse...

Before the beginning of this year, I hadn't run a legit RPG campaign since 2018 or so. Well, I'm in campaign mode now and want to let people know what's happening in my Crystals of Chaos Cha'alt campaign of 2023 (nine sessions so far)... Session One...

Who wouldn't want to see a Cha'alt webcomic come to fruition... and perhaps an Alpha Blue and Purple Islands webcomic, as well? You... ok, and you... you over there with your hand up. Dude, you just raised a tentacle... come on! Apparently lots of people. Damn, tough forum. But maybe...

Ok, this is my post about the new book, Advanced Game Mastering Like A Fucking Boss. What is it? A full-color, 111-page PDF going for $10. Just me trying to make sense of everything that's happened in the 9 years since I wrote How To Game Master Like A Fucking Boss. If you already know the...

I did a big write-up on my blog, so just going to link to that. Basically, I want players to voluntarily put themselves in jeopardy (for the benefit), and then experience the downfall... and possibly spiritual oblivion: https://vengersatanis.blogspot.com/2023/03/thirsty-for-chaalt.html Thanks...

As many of you know, I've got a new Kickstarter to fund this book on GMing. While I have a lot of loyal KS backers (this is my 24th project, I think), my stuff doesn't get a lot of reach (if it wasn't for the steady stream of money from loyal but eerily silent KS backers, I'd think most of them...

Let's get more people into the Kort'thalis Publishing pool! I'd like to formally invite the RPG Pub bros and bro-ettes to my Cha'alt Game Jam happening between January 1st and February 14th. It covers Cha'alt, Crimson Dragon Slayer, Alpha Blue, and Encounter Critical (both old and new)...

Yet another way to handle crits in combat. This one's pretty wild. Just uploaded the 5-page PDF last week and already have a 5-star review. Check out Obsidian Escalation... https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413805/Obsidian-Escalation Thanks, VS

A lot of OSR games focus on combat, some focus on exploration. I'm trying to find new ways (or those currently unknown to me) to make social interaction the dominant pillar. Here's what I don't want - social interaction mechanics that actually replace social interaction and roleplaying with a...

What say you, regarding my most recent theory? Every single encounter should, in some way, further the GM's chosen paradigm? Is that a reachable goal? Worth doing? Will you help test my theory out? If you want to read a whole blog post (and possibly watch a stream of consciousness video)...

Now that I have the custom banners to show off, I'm officially announcing next July's Madison, WI old-school, OSR, and traditional RPG convention... VENGER CON II: Electric Boogaloo! Here's the page: https://tabletop.events/conventions/venger-con-ii:-electric-boogaloo If you have questions...

Here's the TL;DR: The first VENGER CON went very well. I've been encouraged by many of the attendees to keep it going. I'm linking my blog post which has pics, video, etc. https://vengersatanis.blogspot.com/2022/07/venger-con-success.html Hoping to see more post-con reflections in the next...

I'll be using this thread to let everyone know what I'm posting over on my SubscribeStar account... https://www.subscribestar.com/vengersatanis Last night, I uploaded a couple different versions of a home-made, hand-drawn Cha'alt character sheet (usable with Crimson Dragon Slayer D20). Most...

So, this time it took about one hour for DTRPG's protocols to trigger a pull from the shelves and review of my latest Cha'alt adventure. Only 6 downloads, but a number of complaints. It's called Rainbow Crystal Utopia. I take a few satirical jabs at prevailing concerns of the day...

If you've already heard about the controversy, I don't have to go into detail. If you haven't, there are videos on YouTube or my own blog post. Until DriveThru has finished their internal review (it got pulled from their virtual shelves a couple days ago because of one or more complaints of...

Just wondering if anyone on here considers their gaming world a real place, albeit subjectively, in our imaginations, or perhaps another dimension? If so, I'd love to hear more about your experiences. Personally, I've put in the work to make Cha'alt just as real as objective reality... if not...

Over the last couple days, I've been posting screenshots (along with eloquent rants) against abusive owners, admins, moderators, and users on social media. Specifically, places like the Exalted Funeral and OSR discord. Obviously, places like Twitter and Reddit are notorious for removing posts...

In the vein of The Onion and Babylon Bee, I'm satirizing progressive woke culture in our RPGs: https://yourdungeonisracist.blogspot.com/ If you like it, please share! VS p.s. If it's alright, I'll include new blog posts as replies to this thread.

Yep, I decided to create my own gaming convention next year (July 22nd - 24th, 2022). It's called Venger Con! Way back in 2005, I organized a Cthulhu Mythos / H.P. Lovecraft convention in the very same city, Madison WI. That went really well. So, I'm hoping Venger Con is also successful...