Ben Clifford

Book nerds be like "It's one of the great American novels" and then it's just 700 pages and 4 generations of fixing a farm until the youngest of seventeen kids toys with the possibility of one day, maybe, moving to a city.

I'm writing a bit fiction at the moment, and I've realised I'm a writer who routinely goes "Doesn't matter if most of the chapter is dogshit, that line is great."

So dear readers, one self-acclaimed good line per chapter. That is what I offer you.

... you know how deep this cuts.

I dunno about you but if given the choice between gifting a bowl of shamrocks to a pedo and not doing that, I'd rather shit on my hands and clap.

Roses are red, violets are blue.
Only sith deal in absolutes,
May the force be with you ⚘️

The Secret works!

feels like Bob's Burgers and @dungeonsanddads.bsky.social could exist in the same universe, so that's my new headcanon.

Yes, and thank you for jumping in with me. When learning is the goal, there's no being shite... only growing what we knowing.

Me, every time I step off the back line and enter a scene: My name's Wild Dog Crazy Bones "and don't call me crazy" McGraaaww

... I'm going to leave a strongly worded voicenote about this.

Listen, I leave a mean voicenote. I'll yap all day. But sometimes, I can't listen and a transcribe button would be unreal.

Voicenotes should have a 'transcribe' option. Best of both worlds.

Who are we to say that Scrooge's batshit crazy work obsession wasn't just a coping mechanism to keep himself sane between Dec 27th and the following year?

St. Stephen, patron saint of suddenly and abruptly giving up something, cold turkey.

Being good at impressions is fun but being bad is a constant delight.

Trying to do Aussie? Spin the wheel! Guess what, today you have a ✨️spot on✨️ Tom Hanks for about 15 minutes.

Fun fact: Most improv shows are called "[Name] and friends" because the comic wants you to know it's possible to do improv and still have friends*

*other improvisers you know

Fuuuuuuuu, I ATM machines'd it.

Wizards in TTRPG games should occassional drop stuff the same way that astronauts forget zero gravity doesn't exist to hold their pen when they return to earth.

YouTube video by Homebrew Quest James Introcaso Lead Designer at MCDM | On A Roll With Draw Steel

I had a blast talking with Ben! Check out our interview on On A Roll! Great show! youtu.be/_mplmUfAr7I?...

Stop the press, a talking cat?!?

I am more than halfway through the first book and I'm really enjoying them. Expect random "wtf?! [This part!]" messages for... 30 or so books..

Nice little haul from #Dragonmeet yesterday. Not pictured, some fantasy and spicy hockey recs from @lalionnecosplay.bsky.social which will become my flight home reads 🏒

The year is 3025. The American empire has fallen. In its place a loose confederation of confections emerged. This is Donut world.

Orpheus must hate the christmas panto.

Paint a picture of dispair. Fastest wins. Your time starts when Alex blows his whistle.

This year, @d8dungeon.bsky.social and @hexesandvexes.bsky.social are making the #D8DungeonDrive an antipodean affair, raising funds for Project HOPE.

We need a few more GMs though and there's only a little time left to get on board!

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www.projecthope.org

A colorful promotional graphic for “D8DungeonDrive 2025: D8ing My Hex,” a 48-hour TTRPG charity event. The background features soft clouds in pastel pink, purple, and blue tones. Bold bubble text reads: “48 Hours, 16 Games, 1 Mission.” The event supports Project HOPE, with their logo prominently displayed alongside the phrase “In aid of.” A QR code at the bottom left includes an arrow pointing to it with the caption “donate here!” At the bottom right are the logos for D8Dungeon and Hexes and Vexes, the event's collaborating organizers.

Join us and @hexesandvexes.bsky.social for D8DungeonDrive: D8ing My Hex — a 48-hour TTRPG charity marathon in support of @projecthopeorg.bsky.social

Sign up now to grab a seat at the table:
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#D8DungeonDrive #TTRPG #CharityGaming #ProjectHOPE #Tabletop

Bad news: I'm so bad at this, it's taken me 22 days to plug this show.

Good news: doesn't stop you giving it a watch on YouTube now. Pop over to @hearthfiretales.bsky.social, click them links, sit back, tie your socks down, because otherwise they'll be blown right off.

Happy Paddy's Day everyone! If you're looking for a way to weave some beautiful Irish mythology into your games, then backing Beyond the Woods is the way to do it 🇮🇪

@athventurecon.bsky.social is such a great event in the TTRPG calendar. Roll on 2026!