Small PSA for creators:
Please don't undervalue the time you put into being on social media during the day- especially if you deal with time blindness.
Maintaining a presence is hard. It can feel like a time suck! Or like you didn't do anything for an hour/hours...
(1/2)
You can be professional and kind.
You can be professional and respectful.
You can be professional and not 👏 an 👏 asshole.
Respect for the freelancers in our community that should not have to put up with HALF THE B.S. they put up with.
#TTRPGs
Finally headed home from
#PAXUnplugged
so it's high time we shared the news with everyone.
This was an extra special PAX because...
@gm_waffles
and I got engaaaaagedddddd 🥹.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I.. I have a confession.
I've *never once* seen the picture on those Magic Eye folders from when we were kids.
I tried.. really I did. I'm still not fully convinced there really was a hidden image on those things. 🤣
You wanna know what's NEAT?
Having people genuinely uplift, validate, comfort, and welcome you with warmth & open arms. Creating a safe space to not only BE you, but to explore and develop.
Entering the
#TTRPG
space has legitimately changed my life.
#nerdsdogood
#positivity
Listen, I'm just saying.
With more info coming out about the
#onednd
OGL royalties, etc... I'll shoot my shot.
If any of the companies that have concerns want the assistance of a
#Pathfinder2e
creator/producer/GM Badass - hit this girl up. 😘
📬My DMs are open & email in bio.
More
#bigbadcon2023
musings:
✨ Find Your Adventuring Party ✨
It was said on a panel- I don't remember who 😅. But it struck home for me.
Find the people you trust. Find the people that support you & uplift the heck out of them.
Find YOUR Adventuring Party & set out together
Happy Anniversary
@gm_waffles
💖
For 4 years we've grown, learned, & loved side by side. And for 4 years you have blown my expectations out of the water. I can't wait to see what the future brings with you by my side.
Thanks for hitting on my D&D char. all those years ago 😘
I completely agree with Brian's points here! I know I'll be looked at as 'that person' but I truly wonder why
#Pathfinder2e
isn't talked about more in these convos. D&D5e &
#PF2e
developed from 3.5, but one addressed ALL these things since 2019. Isn't that worth something?
Since no one asked, I'm of the opinion that "race" in D&D has, for many editions, been asked to do too much. I'm glad that the term is going away, but it needs to be clear what it will be tasked with before we can properly decide what new term is best to use.
#OneDnD
*Reminiscing on how I LOVED hanging out at Borders and B&N as a kid.*
Me: ..I think I was a nerd.
Waffles: You think? You play TTRPGs on camera.
Me: Fair. 🤣
A little birdie told me
#pathfinder2e
is trending. (See what I did there? 😛)
But I absolutely adore the system.
Do you have any questions or curiosities about the system that you've been too shy or unsure to ask?
Let's make a shame-free zone to chat about it! ⬇️ 💕
But you did. You interacted & were present in your community.
You connected & networked.
Add it to your 'Done List' for the day and be proud of yourself. Please! 🙏
(2/2)
Nah I'm sorry, while I AM glad that it's being reworked- I can't praise that response. It teeters too far into gas-lighting and misdirection in an attempt to regain control of the narrative.
Leaves a bad taste in my mouth. 🤷♀️
#ogl
It has come to my attention that due to a post I made last month, I have been made a target behind the scenes.
I have been kicked off panels & live shows so I want to bring the situation out in the open for you to make your own decisions.
My statement:
Today I was required to take 2 'training' courses at work. Re: Active Listening & Interpersonal Communication.
Today I wrote up a long email to all those involved on how problematic and harmful those trainings were to individuals with ADHD & Autism.
Don't test me.😤
(🧵)
Goooood morning to the early birds!
We're headed to the airport with our sights set on Saaan Fraaansisco!!
See you soon
#BigBadCon
!
(Pssst. Mask up 💕)
Hey, don't just go around joining folk's *Community* Discords for the SOLE purpose of promoting your own stuff... It's not cool and it's not doing nearly as much as you think it is.
Ours is a gathering space, not a marketing board. Respect that.
was recently made aware of little Anchor Root from
@paizo
's "Strength of Thousands" adventure path, and reading the short story about her by
@Aleshakills
got me feeling very attached. So small and so anxious, yet still trying her best. I love her.
#pathfinder2e
#dnd
@TTRPGifs
-takes a deep breath-
Hey friends! I'm Syrup, aka: Ada. I'm a Bisexual, Israeli, Jewish GM Badass. I am Co-Founder of
@WafflesMaple
and am passionate about ADHD and Mental Health advocacy.
Also, Tigers are the best animal in the world, fight me. 🐯
Psssst.
A little secret.
Your GM is not all knowing.
TTRPGs are a collaborative game.
It's okay to get things wrong sometimes.
💕
#notahottake
#ttrpgfamily
This girl's got a fresh side shave, courtesy of one talented
@gm_waffles
.
I got on my GM Badass stripes.🐯
And I'm ready to rumblleeeeeee! 💪
See you for O&O cuties! 8p ET! 😘
So tell me,
#ttrpgfamily
-
What is a positive impact that @/RekItRaven has had on you? Personally or professionally, in the TTRPG space or out.
(I promise I will tag them after we have a nice little thread going 💕)
Yes! I want to be at your tables in 2024!
But I want it to be a good fit. So if you like my play style, my DMs are open!
And likewise, if I reach out to you, please know I have done my research- I'm not just asking- & I truly want to play with you.
Ok y'all...
I'm mad that noone warned me about the part of being a GM... where you START SHIPPING YOUR PCS TOGETHER.
It's all my brain can think about!!!
😂😂😂🤩
I'm going to dream of this food.
We went on to a barcade & turned around at the door.
Too loud, too crowded, too much.
We walk in the rain and duck into a chocolate factory. We walk around and learn about cacao. We hold hands. We go home.
It's a perfect date.
Just like him.
Friends.
I did it.
I unpacked all our bags from the trip. They're not going to be sitting on the floor for weeks.. because I friggin UNPACKED.
I WILL be taking accolades at this time. Thank you.
#Neurodivergent
#adhd
For those of us hurting, tired, and in pain over today's news... I have a question.
What can we do?
I'm looking for legitimate suggestions.
I'm exhausted. But I refuse to let this slip into just another dystopian reality to accept.
How can we make a difference? ⬇️
Ok but, I think a lot of us would love a
#TTRPG
-themed Rage Room.
Like it's just a dungeon and you paint skeletons and other monsters on the walls. Or a tavern brawl and you break tables and throw ale mugs.
You could use a war hammer instead of a bat...
👀 y/n?
Fuck it, sites dying, might as well switch to my new handle.
It's 👉 syrup-ticious 👈 on the other blue site & discord!
Find me, please. I want to hug you all <3
Doing this first and foremost for the comments lol. SO if you wanna collab in 2022, I wanna hear about it! Let's brainstorm! Let's get inspired!
--edited out the hottie cuz I didn't like it lol
As I sit here in my post-con decompression, I want to give one very specific shoutout.
@tkjoinsthefray
is Inspiring. Watching how intentional they are with their interactions, how action-oriented & focused they keep their discussions, their absolute wealth of knowledge (1/2)
Every day I am bewildered, honored, amazed, & GRATEFUL for the reception of Outcast & Outclassed. But also like.. 🤯😳
And it's thanks to these absolute ALL STARS:
@gm_waffles
@DuvalKingJacob
@StarShinobi
@HappyCapster
(I mean, just look at these booties 😘)
I am better for the people I have met on my journey in this TTRPG space.
A reminder to myself to acknowledge some good. This is my affirmation today and I am grateful. 💕
Yesterday I said.. what if instead of doodling on paper, I doodle on Procreate? Well I decided I liked it so now it's my iPad lock screen....
Where is this unexpected confidence coming from? 😅
(But like.. if you like it too I am also happy to just share it 👉👈😌✨)
Hey y'all?
Can I ask a favor?
I'm working really hard for this episode. Can you please share this far and wide? Tell everybody?
The players deserve all the support for this amazing show. And you know what? I try really hard too. ❤️
Dearest Friends,
Please join us tomorrow for the festivities!! And be on the lookout because an extra special something may be revealed earlier in the day. 👀
This one's gonna be a blast, and OFCOURSE there'll be giveaways!
Now's also time to kick that Ko-Fi goal's butt!! 😌💕
LOOKING FOR PANELISTS:
I'm excited to be running a panel for
@bigbadcon
!
✨ Navigating Roadblocks: Content Creation in a Hobbyist Industry ✨
I'm looking to finalize the panelists for this so please reach out and let me know if you're interested!
Mgr: You good to present our big project in front of all the department managers next week?
Me: Yeah sure.
Mgr: Cool 👍
....
Me to myself, *impressed*: Wow really? No anxiety?
Also me: I've been GMing TTRPGs in front of an audience for over a year. That's way harder 🤷♀️ 😂
I am BLESSED.
As a GM I cannot ask for more than the beautiful cast of
#OnO
With players like
@HappyCapster
,
@DuvalKingJacob
,
@gm_waffles
, &
@StarShinobi
who without fail just go "YES AND" to everything thrown their way. 😍
CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW! We're BACK BABY!!
It's
@DuvalKingJacob
's birthday today! 🎉
Jacob, it's an honor & a privilege to have gotten even closer to you this past year. You're a truly kind & generous soul. Thank you for being unapologetically you and showing me how it's done. 💕🫂❤️
Love you SO MUCH!
You may have noticed I've been a little quiet lately. More offline. Less messages.
I'm doing my best and trying to take care of my mental..
But it kinda sucks to also feel the effects of it on some relationships in this space. (1/?)
Thinking about our eventual wedding (there's time) and just completely heart warmed and humbled by the amount of folks from this community that I realize I *want* to be apart of it. 🥺🥰
Happy Birthday, love of my life!❤️🎂
@gm_waffles
thanks for being my partner in crime, my partner in business, & my partner in life.
Seeing the strides you've made in the past year blows me away. I'm so proud of everything you do.
May this next year fulfill all your dreams! 💕
I got to see so many wonderful people this past weekend and took absolutely no pictures together.
Except for the joy that is
@DMJazzyHands
✨
So please enjoy this one selfie to rule them all! 😂
Y'all want to know something wild?
You need zero excuses to post pictures of your pet.
(I say to myself as I post a photo-dump of my adorable babies 😏🤭🥰)
And you know... if you replied to this and posted your own pet pictures.... I certainly won't stop you... 👀
Can we declare today a 'Soft Monday'?
Shit's been rough...
Let's gather some blankets.
A warm drink.
Dote on your pets with a little extra affection.
Let's go through the day gently and leave room for self-care.
Take care of yourselves out here. 💕
So excited for so many friends that are getting invited to the creator summit!! Y'all absolutely deserve it 💕💖
-twiddles thumbs-
Hey
@aaronwshanks
🥺🥺🥺 can we get a
#Pathfinder
Creator summit? 😅💕
#neverknowunlessyouask
What's this?!
A wild
@sidneyrubino
?!
If you thought Sidney was as kind, sweet, empathetic, and lovely as she seems on
@Nat20Production
...
Well, you'd be right.
She's all that and more. 💖
So happy we got to meet up!!!!! (Look at how short I am 🤣)
#ttrpgfamily
#kindhearts
I hung out at the pool today.
I was wearing a sports bra + tank top, not thinking I'd go in. Ended up going in anyways and saying fuck it. Hung out in just a sports bra.
I usually only wear bathing suits that cover my stomach...
Body confidence win??
This 👏 Is 👏 Todaaaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!
I'm SO EXCITED to GM my... very first (😳) oneshot!
I'm sure it'll be a blast.
And uh.. I'm sure the donation incentives won't absolutely derail the plan. 🤣🤣🤣
See you at 7p ET (4p PT)!
#pathfinder2e
I don't know that I can express just how happy getting these in the mail made me!! ✨
Also.. Bisexual Tiefling Vibes?
@DungeonGlitch
is vibing on my wavelength. 😂😍
I got a call where I legitimately got talked over every single time I started speaking.
Finally when he told me "How about you give me your address and I'll--" I cut HIM off and said, "HOW ABOUT, you let me finish explaining the situation first."
Felt impowering 💪😤
HAPPY 3 YEARS to the most kind, intelligent, wonderful,
@gm_waffles
!
We moved in together right before COVID hit. We've dealt with more mental health journeys & life trials then I can count.. & we're still here together😊.
There is no one I'd rather roll initiative with.
I💖U!
Can we all please take a moment to wish:
🎈🎂 A very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the incomparable
@davidtilstra
!!! 🎂🎈
One of the first incredibly kind folks that I had the honor to meet in this space. And one I'm so honored to still call a friend.
Love you David! Happy Bday!
Got a little haul today on date night with
@gm_waffles
😍
First- I can not express enough how GORGEOUS Impossible Lands is.
Second- It is SO wonderful to see this call-out in the first pages of the book. 🥺.
Amazing job
@paizo
. I'm so excited to dive in!
The free Gatewalker's Players Guide is out now! Learn about the 'Missing Minute' and the mysterious Dr. Ritalson! Included are the abridged deviant abilities rules from Dark Archive so you can customize your new character quickly!
#ttrpg
#pathfinder2e
1) This space. (Yes,
#TTRPGs
!) gave me the tools and confidence to take a stance against this. I outlined the issues to my manager, who said 'wow, thanks for this. This is super insightful.'
I emailed the learning team, and involved leadership.
I'm so proud of myself.
🧵
Alright hear me out-
Shit's been rough. I would really appreciate if you could help Jordan out.
Asks like this can be rough- I am vouching that Jordan has done the math, considered her situation, and would NOT be asking if it didn't make an impact.
LRT- I'm really proud of the logo I made last night for our new show.
I think this is also the first time I drew a mermaid?
Much fun, 10/10😛
(Also, credit to TTRPGs for single handedly keeping my design skills alive)
#graphicdesign
#syrupart
#mermaid
I was struggling with burnout. Then I took 2 shots of earnest, pure, kind-hearted Waffles straight to the heart.
(That's Waffles with a capital W 😉)
#grateful
We bought a house,
It has a screened porch.
I bought a pretty rug, but nothing else.
And now I sit in a beautiful space, listening to the sounds of the night.
The cicadas, the crickets, the leaves.
I feel a deep seated peace that I didn't know I was missing.
Quiet summer night.
Alright so hear me out
#ttrpg
fam. It's time to drop some
#sweetfacts
.
@davidtilstra
is a bright light, a warm smile, a kind heart.
@Ashen_Works
is a guiding hand, a trusted friend, a steadfast warmth.
@JessPendley
is a charged beacon, a motivation, a motherfucking sweetheart.