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Matt Whelehan // Flaming Brain Games

@flamingbraingames.bsky.social

Ignem Mittere in Cerebrum TTRPG Game Designer and Writer patreon.com/flamingbraingames WIP: Adirondark: The Weird Wilderness Beyond the Blue Line A turn of the twentieth century wilderness horror game! And I make other TTRPG things as well!

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Making chicken pot pie. Hoping all of you get to enjoy your favorite comfort foods too!

08.03.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Deep Lake road sign

Deep Lake road sign

There are roughly 5000 residents of Deep Lake, NM, but only 4200 followers on the campaign so far. Give it a follow and help us get to 5000! You don't even have to move to a strange, isolated town in the desert! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...

06.03.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 5
A black and white illustration of a woman in black standing among reeds and tall grass. Big clouds overhead.

A black and white illustration of a woman in black standing among reeds and tall grass. Big clouds overhead.

A black and white illustration of a horse & cart making its way towards a large Victorian house situated on a small island at the end of a causeway.

A black and white illustration of a horse & cart making its way towards a large Victorian house situated on a small island at the end of a causeway.

A black and white illustration of a large Victorian house situated on a small island at the end of a causeway that cuts across an estuary.

A black and white illustration of a large Victorian house situated on a small island at the end of a causeway that cuts across an estuary.

A black and white illustration of a woman in black standing amongst the ruins of an abbey and headstones in an abandoned graveyard. In the distance looms a large Victorian house shrouded in fog, a lone figure of a man stares back at the woman.

A black and white illustration of a woman in black standing amongst the ruins of an abbey and headstones in an abandoned graveyard. In the distance looms a large Victorian house shrouded in fog, a lone figure of a man stares back at the woman.

Original artwork still available to purchase directly from me. Very affordable if I say so myself.

Email: nicktankardart@gmail.com

05.03.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Static image of a man screaming

Static image of a man screaming

Public Access is a horror game about childhood trauma and the treacherous nature of memory. In an industry obsessed with cartoon gloss and chasing mass market appeal, Public Access just wants to scare you.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...

05.03.2026 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

Make the games that live in your heart. Show us what lives in your bones. The world needs it.

05.03.2026 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome and congrats!

04.03.2026 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Feeling emotional about the release of Hellbreakers. I've been an editor at Paizo for almost 3 years, but this is the first time I've *written* for us. It comes almost 7 years to the day that @scribemind.bsky.social's Uncaged Anthology Vol. 1 came out, marking my debut in TTRPGs.

What a journey!

04.03.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

The only official continuation of the Hugo Award-winning TV series!

All 12 issues of #TheExpanse Dragon Tooth collected in a single 368-page hardcover!

On sale now! πŸš€

ISBN: 979-8892157377

04.03.2026 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It better not use any of that dihydrogen monoxide!

04.03.2026 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm fine with a character that is reluctant to adventure if the *player* is all about adventure.

That can be a shtick that can work. They stumble into danger, don't want to be left behind, complain the whole time but still are effective because they just want to survive and get back home, etc.

03.03.2026 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But what is happening in the barn district is cromulent

03.03.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey Torchbearers, Lorekeepers, and Worldshapers! | Patreon Get more from Mark Ezra Stokes on Patreon

This week's Patreon drop pairs with my latest blog post β€” 5 prompts to help GMs and players navigate conflict with empathy and intention. I wish I'd had these years ago.

www.patreon.com/post...

#Patreon #TTRPG #SocialEmotionalLearning #TabletopGaming

02.03.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

RPG tip: Add your own random tables when your system of choice lets you down.

#dnd #ttrpg

02.03.2026 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really not doing well. Truly appreciate every last boost

26.02.2026 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon: Public Access Analog Horror Mystery TTRPG From the creator of Brindlewood Bay and The Between, Public Access is a roleplaying game inspired by analog and found footage horror!

Can we get to 3000 followers by the end of the day? Possibly!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...

25.02.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

In the quest for a stronger community, our greatest allies are empathy and respect. Let these guide our interactions and growth. #TTRPGMotivation

25.02.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
VOID 1680 AM

VOID 1680 AM

No-Tell Motel

No-Tell Motel

Lighthouse at the End of the World

Lighthouse at the End of the World

Standing offer to all TTRPG journalists, Actual Players, streamers, designers, and other pros: I'm always good to send you PDFs and/or print copies of my stuff. Drop me a DM or email me at bannerless games at gmail!

22.10.2024 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering a giant purple binder (3 inch) or maybe even a Trapper Keeper for my Public Access game stuff.

24.02.2026 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon: Public Access Analog Horror Mystery TTRPG From the creator of Brindlewood Bay and The Between, Public Access is a roleplaying game inspired by analog and found footage horror!

Public Access RPG is coming to Kickstarter on March 17th! If you haven't already done so, please sign up for prelaunchβ€”we're aiming for 5000 followers before launch.

And please help spread the word!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gau...

23.02.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 187    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 12

Congratulations! Well deserved!

23.02.2026 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dead State

Dead State

At the icy headwaters of the Kaan River, the dead have built a nation. Dead State explores the undead citadel of Polopan, a city-state ruled by those who have defied the grave. Uncover its secrets and survive the cold!

Dead State is available!
tinyurl.com/55jhm96z


#ttrpg #dnd #rpg

22.02.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey! Check out a couple of #TTRPG things I created! I hope you like them!

#FlamingBrainGames
#TTRPGDesign

22.02.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Adventures of Cliff Booth

22.02.2026 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is purchasing physical copies of my games and cool stickers the path to genuine fulfillment? One way to find out

bannerless.games/shop

20.02.2026 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
A dark blue tin ash tray. The center bowl says "No-Tell Motel" in the starburst logo, and around the rim  it reads "Sleep among the stars at the Stellar Motel"

A dark blue tin ash tray. The center bowl says "No-Tell Motel" in the starburst logo, and around the rim it reads "Sleep among the stars at the Stellar Motel"

Also you get one of the No-Tell Motel "Dice Trays" (for rolling DICE and smoking DICE) free with any purchase of $20+. Just add it to cart and it automagically becomes free. Matchbooks (unrelated) are automatically added to every order.

bannerless.games/shop

20.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I have to admit that the Brad Pitt promo during the Super Bowl got me all surprised and fired up... am I the only one who thought it was a promo for Criminal?

22.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, man. I love this.

22.02.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ABSOLUTELY!

The longer I play rpgs, the more I want all of us to write the story together!

22.02.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is pretty cool. I got to about the 16th century before I felt unsure but got most of it. Then the 1600s and 1500s I knew less and less...

22.02.2026 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As you know, you can use space at your local library, sometimes for free, for meetings & events such as informing people about the impacts of data centers & "generative AI," how to use a 3D printer, legal observer training, and more. In some cases, you can even put on multi-day events like symposia.

22.02.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 154    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3