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PaizoCon Online 2026 008 – Influence Finders
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The Thursday Thing #258, 18th June 2026
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 05:00:02
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On Trying new workflows
by [username=Bifford]Bifford[/username]
I never used to make lists; I just got on with whatever, whenever. This didn't really work.
Then I started making a list in an A5 book. Things to do, a breakdown of those things into smaller things. It sort of worked, but then I gave up looking in that book.
Now I've moved on to an A4 whiteboard list which I can erase, tick, cross off, add notes to, or whatever. It seems to be working, so far, but it's only week one so who knows how long it will last?
Layout wise, I used to get one article completely finished before moving on to the next. Text, art, composition, the whole shebang.
I've just started trialing throwing the article text onto the page in roughly the right format, but not sweating the details, and not worrying too much about images (unless I already had one) or the layout until all the articles are roughly in place. We'll see how that workflow goes over the next week or two I expect.
Anyway, my point is that it is good to try different workflows; see what works better for you. Maybe what worked for you a year ago no longer does. Maybe in a year's time it will work for you once more. But we have to change our workflow to match our needs. At least, I think we do.
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A 1960's world askew, vibed liked many a graphic novel series.
The Troubleshooters - What's it about?
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If it looks like there might be ghouls, then there probably is.
Abomination Vaults Session 27
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Every day there's a new Question of the Day. Most of them are game-related but once in a while we get one that'a more geek-related like favorite movies or books. The question changes every day and you can even suggest a QOTD. When you check out this week's Question of the Week, you can see a link to all the old questions and the chance to suggest a question of your own. Here's this week's QOTD:
QOTD JUN 12: What was your latest, or most noticeable, "facepalm" moment in a game? What was it about (the party, the scenario, the players' ideas, the rules, the props, the dice rolls etc.)?
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Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 05:00:02
by Bifford [White Hare Games] (Sam)
Highlighting interesting things on RPG Geek. Please Geekmail me suggestions and In My Own Words articles.
On Trying new workflows
by [username=Bifford]Bifford[/username]
I never used to make lists; I just got on with whatever, whenever. This didn't really work.
Then I started making a list in an A5 book. Things to do, a breakdown of those things into smaller things. It sort of worked, but then I gave up looking in that book.
Now I've moved on to an A4 whiteboard list which I can erase, tick, cross off, add notes to, or whatever. It seems to be working, so far, but it's only week one so who knows how long it will last?
Layout wise, I used to get one article completely finished before moving on to the next. Text, art, composition, the whole shebang.
I've just started trialing throwing the article text onto the page in roughly the right format, but not sweating the details, and not worrying too much about images (unless I already had one) or the layout until all the articles are roughly in place. We'll see how that workflow goes over the next week or two I expect.
Anyway, my point is that it is good to try different workflows; see what works better for you. Maybe what worked for you a year ago no longer does. Maybe in a year's time it will work for you once more. But we have to change our workflow to match our needs. At least, I think we do.
Need some podcasts to listen to? Here's a great place to see what other's have in their ears.
What podcast episode are you listening to?
A 1960's world askew, vibed liked many a graphic novel series.
The Troubleshooters - What's it about?
If it looks like there might be ghouls, then there probably is.
Abomination Vaults Session 27
Every day there's a new Question of the Day. Most of them are game-related but once in a while we get one that'a more geek-related like favorite movies or books. The question changes every day and you can even suggest a QOTD. When you check out this week's Question of the Week, you can see a link to all the old questions and the chance to suggest a question of your own. Here's this week's QOTD:
QOTD JUN 12: What was your latest, or most noticeable, "facepalm" moment in a game? What was it about (the party, the scenario, the players' ideas, the rules, the props, the dice rolls etc.)?
2026 RPG Geek 24-Hour RPG Contest
2026 RPG Geek 24 hour RPG contest is open for entries until Monday, July 6, 2026
Here are some other things you might want to check out.
Geek of the Month is a chance to learn more about our community members.
Behind the Screen is an archive of advice by/for GMs written by our community.
RPG Spotlight Event Tracker focuses on questions and ideas for specific games.
Solo RPGs you have played - Subscription Thread
European RPG - Heap of Generosity is the European "Pay it Forward" geeklist (you do not have to give something to receive!)
[US] RPGG Pay It Forward: Traditional List is for the US traditional swap of things (2026 edition).
[US] RPGG Pay It Forward: No Obligation List is for the US non-traditional swap/not of things (2026 edition).
Kickstarter RPG Game Books - 2026 details Kickstarter crowdfunding projects in 2026.
BackerKit RPG Projects details Backerkit crowdfunding projects 2021-2026.
Contest Subscription Thread is where we go to find contests on the RPG side.
2026 RPG Character Creation Challenge
2026 Run 5 RPGs New to You in 2026 Challenge
2026 Play 5 RPGs New to You in 2026 Challenge
2026 Ladder of Insanity
2026 Review Challenge
Banners are by the talented [username=pdzoch]Patrick[/username].
Reply: The Tavern:: Re: Name the TV Series from the Synopsis
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 04:35:10
It's entirely possible I reveal the answer and nobody's heard of it ^^". If this drags on too far I'll just give the answer and hold a lottery for the next person, or maybe I'll just give full Google-Fu freedom for this particular one. Hmm actually that might be interesting, in a few days at least.
It's not the Incredible Hulk. That one was how I found out y'all have a wiki with series I shouldn't choose again.
Nah. It’s much more likely to be a facepalm, “I should’a thought of that!” moment. Let the clues continue! This what the thread is all about!
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 04:35:10
by Ryuu
Derang3d wrote:
It's entirely possible I reveal the answer and nobody's heard of it ^^". If this drags on too far I'll just give the answer and hold a lottery for the next person, or maybe I'll just give full Google-Fu freedom for this particular one. Hmm actually that might be interesting, in a few days at least.
It's not the Incredible Hulk. That one was how I found out y'all have a wiki with series I shouldn't choose again.
Nah. It’s much more likely to be a facepalm, “I should’a thought of that!” moment. Let the clues continue! This what the thread is all about!
New comment on GeekList Solitaire Games On Your Table -- June 2026
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 04:20:33
Hey, I got that same blurb!
Me too!
Are we all Stephen Fry in disguise? 👀
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 04:20:33
randomcamel wrote:
kingofanything wrote:
Hey, I got that same blurb!
Me too!
Are we all Stephen Fry in disguise? 👀
Reply: News:: Re: Export collections has been updated (XMLAPI developers read this)
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 04:20:21
you can get collection easy enough
//https://www.boardgamegeek.com/xmlapi2/collection?username=cg...
but plays is a nightmare as you need to get by game
playurl = "https://www.boardgamegeek.com/xmlapi2/plays?id=" + gameid + "&username=" + user;
but BGG has a limit rate so this can take quite a while to do
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 04:20:21
by cgarvie
serjexx wrote:
Is there a possibility to upload data for user's collection/plays?
you can get collection easy enough
//https://www.boardgamegeek.com/xmlapi2/collection?username=cg...
but plays is a nightmare as you need to get by game
playurl = "https://www.boardgamegeek.com/xmlapi2/plays?id=" + gameid + "&username=" + user;
but BGG has a limit rate so this can take quite a while to do
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