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LARP 2.15

What sorts of backstories do you write for your RPG characters?

Secretary to CEO 3:17

Zoe's Reflections: Session 0

[This is the first of a few updates that are "Zoe's Reflections" -- gaming discussion written from the perspective of Zoe in character. This will be the only ZR (Zoe's Reflection) post with this explanation. I definitely would appreciate comments, and note that I will try to do any responses 'in character' from Zoe's perspective.]

Hey gang! 

So, there's lots of things that are tricky in having a weekly gaming session. So, I thought I'd talk a bit about how I'...

Secretary to CEO 3.16

LARP 2.14 - Defiance

As I made my way further into the Heights, and made my way to my 'stronghold,' I realized that it really wasn't much to look at. In fact, it was just an open field in a valley, nestled between the two valley walls filled with hastily constructed squatter's housing.

Here was where the elves and dwarves and humans of the continent had fled, in the city of Cliffside. I had no way to charge tickets, nor did they have money to pay. (Part of me, a distant part of me, thought -- oh, how cleve...

Secretary to CEO 3.15

Harlem By Langston Hughes:

What happens to a dream deferred?

      Does it dry up

      like a raisin in the sun?

      Or fester like a sore—

      And then run?

      Does it stink like rotten meat?

      Or crust and sugar over—

  &nbs...

LARP 2.13

I feel like "downtime" is an interesting concept that a lot of games avoid. Generally in a tabletop game, everyone basically is aware of everything that happens at the table, so sometimes it's tempting not to have 'solo' scenes since it can risk being boring for the other players. Some games try to manage this by having downtime systems that allow the character to quickly establish what they do when they're not around the rest of the party.

Secretary to CEO 3.14

Come on, Abigail . . .

Arrested (Body Thief)

Just a little involuntary body-swap. Maybe she can confront her body thief before it's too late... all she has to do is figure out how to get from a jail in New York to the suburbs of Colorado with no money.

2025 Welcome Bundle - Updated March 19

Hi there! This is a post that I'm planning to link in a revision for the Welcome Message. If you're a long-time subscriber, it might be useful for easy access. If you're a new subscriber, Welcome!

Staying organized on Patreon is a bit tricky, since I generally release content daily. You probably want to get started on whichever series is currently running without getting 'lost' on Patreon, and this post is meant to help you out on that front!

It might sometimes take a month or so ...

Secretary to CEO: 3.13

One little thing I really like about how this one turned out is that Marissa in top left ends up looking down at Gail at bottom right with Gail looking back up to her, with the 'unframed' panel of Gale dividing them.

LARP 2.12: We're Back

There was a small part of me that wanted to resist Moon's request, to wave off with a sarcastic comment. We hadn't talked at all during the week when we were gone, and in the world of the game he had kissed me without warning last night. And now here he was the next morning, requesting a song! As I felt myself more in character, I suddenly could remember the feel of his lips on mine -- and I felt my heart briefly race.

I should spite him -- but I had wanted to come back here, t...

New Poe Bot: Cursed Dungeon

Been a while since I really messed with a poe bot, but had this idea recently and decided to run with it. I'm relatively pleased with how it came out, especially since it handles you inputting different rolls (including fails) relatively well. Any suggestions on future bots appreciated.

Secretary to CEO: 3.12

Who wouldn't enjoy being called beautiful by your girlfriend in the snow? Seems very cis and masculine to me

LARP 2.11

We're back!

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Secretary to CEO 3.11

Or maybe Gail's just overthinking it...

but what if...?

LARP 2.10

Seb here watching everyone else transform, then annoyed that Kalim is watching her back . . .

Secretary to CEO, Issue 3, Page 10

The longer Gail stays transformed, the more she's going to have to sort out her family life and more . . . but how would her life be different if she'd been seen as a girl growing up?

Disguise Mod

Why did I pay for the extra large boobs? Are you COMPLAINING? Because I can deactivate them if you want...

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Secretary to CEO: 3.9

"I didn't work these long hours so you could get a risky artistic job! I WANT YOU TO BE A DOCTOR! MAKE A LOT OF MONEY!" -- Marissa's mom.

LARP 2.9

 Yeah, Malik looks pretty busy with his transform

Secretary to CEO: Issue 3, Page 8

She was a sk8r girl, she said . . . I like that sk8r style.

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LARP 2.8

Isekai'd into a fantasy world... as yourself. Would there be anything worse? (Wait, isn't that the plot of Narnia . . .)

Secretary to CEO: Issue 3, Page 7

Getting cozy in after-hours . . .

LARP 2.7

Feel like if I was doing this in pure prose, I'd do a whole little thing about who chooses which drink. Seb probably chooses orange. What color drink would you choose?

Flipped Flirts: Victor and Yuri

What is Victor[ia] saying to Yuri here? Share your caption!

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Victor and Yuri ...

Wish Granted: "With" vs. "Be"

I mean, technically speaking, he is 'with her' in a way, right? I don't know, that genie seems pretty sus in how they interpreted this one...

Secretary to CEO: Issue 3, Page 6

Time flies when you're having fun!

LARP 2.6

[The same joke I think of every few pages of this -- the true fantasy is a gaming group having the full group show up despite no scheduling or confirmations.]

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Patreon Preview: March 2025

L.A.R.P. Issue 2 continues throughout March, with two more songs (and alternate cuts) coming! (I particularly like "Defiance", coming March 24)

Secretary to CEO issue 3 also continues throughout March! When Gail and Marissa go out for drinks after work, will their relationship start to change?

There's a regular spread of short comics and animations throughout the month, including a "Wish Granted" micro-comic on March 4, "Flipped Flirts" animation on March 5, and a caption comic ca...