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GMuary is here!!! Happy New Year New GMs!
A quick shoutout for GMuary. An Update for 2025.
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  • @richardgarrettjr4431
    @richardgarrettjr4431 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Just bought this book from my local game shop. Have only flipped through it, but it is awesome. Cant wait to put it to use.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It really is a great resource, I love to pick it up when I'm just not feeling inspired, and get some ideas to shake up normal monsters.

  • @juauke
    @juauke 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Happy New GMYear!

  • @LeicaDork
    @LeicaDork วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice review

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching!

  • @IanBoyte
    @IanBoyte วันที่ผ่านมา

    Philosophize away, Gob-man. Love this channel's vibe.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I really appreciate that.

  • @TalesFromElsewhereGames
    @TalesFromElsewhereGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Apes stronger together, my friend! So glad our paths crossed this year! 🤠 And you know I'm super down to do discussions with you on TTRPGs!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same friend, let's do that soon!

  • @TalesFromElsewhereGames
    @TalesFromElsewhereGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So great seeing you back in the woods! 🤠 Sadly, my GMuary plans won't be on TH-cam; one of the guys I work with on TFE is running an internal playtest, something we haven't had in a very, VERY long time! It's already been so informative to be a player of my own game, rather than always having to be the GM! Such a great idea for January!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks. And that's okay, GMuary can be anytime of the year! Plus it's cool that you're working towards your game! I need to do that with my own 😅

  • @RIVERSRPGChannel
    @RIVERSRPGChannel 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy New Year I like your idea, bummed I forgot to make a video on it.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There's always whenever 😅

  • @robinbarton3093
    @robinbarton3093 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are awesome! Have a fantastic 2025. I’ll be following along for sure!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No you're awesome (I'm sure)! 😁

  • @Gossamer3592
    @Gossamer3592 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    TH-cam is my preferred social media platform 😉

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well then, you have already arrived!

  • @devourlordasmodeus
    @devourlordasmodeus 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you tried GURPS yet? One of my new years resolutions is to read the entire book and hopefully start some youtube videos for GURPS related things

  • @agilemonk6305
    @agilemonk6305 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy GMuary and Happy New Year 🎆. Love and blessings to you and yours. ❤️🙏🇺🇸 Looking forward to your 2025 content. Thank you for what you are doing.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Right back at you! Happy New Year! 🎉

  • @sirguy6678
    @sirguy6678 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Of course! Happy new year! 🎊

  • @Ellohir
    @Ellohir 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For 2025 I will set myself some reasonable goals. I am playing PF2 next week so that's a new game. I will publish something on the next Mausritter game jam so that's something written. Maybe my last goal should be to GM a new game one-shot or play something solo. Anyway, happy new year everyone!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Very reasonable goals. I hope you accomplish them!

  • @PlayinRPGs
    @PlayinRPGs 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good luck!

  • @dadapotok
    @dadapotok 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey, I'm glad you've made it, everything. Nailed it with a substack on ShadowDark. Lately, I've been devouring forums and blogs about FKR and Braunstein, appreciate you joining slow public texts' part of the rpg scene: discord gets a little too hectic at times, books and blogs never do. Thank you, and Happy New Year ) -izois

  • @David-su4is
    @David-su4is 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My 15 year old son and 13 year old daughter have just started GMing Shadowdark. And he bought Free League's lord of the Rings to run. I gave her Blades in the dark for her birthday.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Those are some excellent choices! Hope it goes well!!

  • @unaseckler1959
    @unaseckler1959 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy New Year May all your saves be successes.

  • @gingerwhiskered
    @gingerwhiskered 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy GMuary and Happy New Year!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Merry GMuary!!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @CantRIP9389
    @CantRIP9389 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There's an algorithm. This is a comment. But publishing THIS YEAR. Oh dear. An indie publisher curses himself by mentioning an actual deadline.... good luck.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If I've learned one thing about "art" if you don't set deadlines, you'll never get accounting done 😁

  • @jacobgerhard9525
    @jacobgerhard9525 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Merry GMuary and happy new year!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Merry GMuary has a nice ring to it!

  • @TwinSteel
    @TwinSteel 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🥳🫂👍🏿 One of my players is going behind the screen next week ❤

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's exciting! Hope it goes well! 🎉🧌🎲

  • @LibrariesandLattes
    @LibrariesandLattes 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy new year!! 🎉🎉🎉

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Happy new year!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @DMTalesTTRPG
    @DMTalesTTRPG 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy GMuary!

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Let's make it a good one! 🎲

  • @ChenHsunChiu
    @ChenHsunChiu 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy New Year and have a wonderful GMuary!

  • @CantRIP9389
    @CantRIP9389 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've found you to be a stellar example. I'd like to see more videos from you. However, before one is to worry about falling into faithlessness, you should ask... "faith in what?". Creative pursuits seem to entail a faith in oneself, in one's own process, more than anything else. Your message about fellowship and all that is great, but that's not what being a creative is like... no, it would seem that's what being successful in the eyes of an industry, or in the eyes of a community based around commercialism or on the exaltation of those deemed successful on account of something like subscription or views numbers and following of those. So many will probably have an immediate reaction of "who the hell is this guy to say something like that?" or "oh man, just another a$$h0%$... why don't they just shut it". Yes. I am no one of note. I do just not make videos. The conversation exists nonetheless... the ideas without the views.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I.. think I understand what you're asking? There is a question within a question here and I'll attempt to answer that. I believe the point of the video is battling this idea of worth within a creative pursuit. Society (at least the one I grew up in) devalues creativity that "isn't productive" in some way. Usually this means monetarily. So I've always found that I struggle against this notion that I should stop doing something that isn't making money. That it isn't "worth my time." But my argument is there is so much intrinsic value in art or community or the effort of creative pursuits that we can't value on a scale. You have to learn to ignore those voices that tell you something isn't important. You have to learn to push through perceived "failures" when outside pressure tells you something isn't worthwhile and trust your heart. There are many things in life we find value in that others will tell us don't matter, and it takes a concise effort to keep going. And that's what I hope I can encourage others to do. To keep going when you can't see the fruit of your efforts, if it feels like something that should be important to your, despite outside pressure. Hopefully that makes sense.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And also that it takes community to remind you the importance of those things and to help dust yourself off when you stray from the path and stumble.

    • @CantRIP9389
      @CantRIP9389 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@ElderGoblinGames I've completely allowed myself to be held back from trying creative endeavors (anything that takes real commitment or dedication anyway) because other obligations have always gotten in the way, and because I don't really have confidence that communities appreciate what I would want to create. Most of my first response is just along the lines of general cynicism toward TH-cam communities, or social media communities... they all seem to fall, to various degrees, along the lines of the pitfalls of parasocial relationships. My general point is that TH-cam success is measured in mobs and algorithms, while I think that success at creative pursuits is personal and measurable by criteria which are too often contrary to mass appreciation. Most people on TH-cam are too busy succeeding at attempting the opposite of how you seem yourself to represent an authentic person doing things authentically.

  • @CheesyCheeks01
    @CheesyCheeks01 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Videos are still popping. Hope you are doing well man. Life’s a valley not a mountain. Thank you for you amazing year of content. :)

  • @Sacred_Art_of_Gaming
    @Sacred_Art_of_Gaming 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Couldnt agree more. Finally starting to enjoy the process of creating content and it feels great. If you haven’t hit the threshold for TH-cam to pay you then I should just forget about that as a possibility 😅

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I gave up all expectations about TH-cam and I'm just enjoying the process.

    • @Sacred_Art_of_Gaming
      @Sacred_Art_of_Gaming 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ this is the way

  • @AboveTheTableGames
    @AboveTheTableGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As someone who also started as a dungeon tuber within the last year this video is inspiring and has a lot of truth in it. You’ve brought me me personally fresh ideas and inspiration on concepts I previously might have thought I had figured out , and you’ve definitely shown the light on some systems that have brought me some really fun ideas, that I don’t think I would’ve found otherwise. It definitely can be a lonely, creative pursuit for sure it’s a weird dynamic. It can be ever so fulfilling and somewhat soul sucking… we will for sure Have to do our chat sometime soon and make sure we as a community help each other combat some of that loneliness

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks man, appreciate hearing that.

  • @dadapotok
    @dadapotok 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ah, Dragon Heist... the one our GM burned out on. 100+ NPCs for a cognitive overload and scripted events to teach you railroading, what not to like? Things like Dragon Heist and Curse of Strahd also can take years to finish. What kind of group finds this form of adventure the most fun and have enough time and commitment?

  • @SamDark
    @SamDark 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the great recommendations. Going Runehammer Crown & Skull. Mystery

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I will say, that is one game that will take some extra conversion (for monsters) but it's worth it!

  • @agilemonk6305
    @agilemonk6305 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, Jorbin. You’ve been fantastic and one of my favorite channels. Love and blessings to you and yours. ❤🙏🇺🇸

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you my friend. Appreciate the kind words! 😊

  • @agilemonk6305
    @agilemonk6305 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, Jorbin. You’ve been fantastic and one of my favorite channels. Love and blessings to you and yours. ❤🙏🇺🇸

  • @EruditeDM
    @EruditeDM 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well said. Nice work my man! Good luck!

  • @edwardromero3580
    @edwardromero3580 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keep fighting the good fight!

  • @ogrepa
    @ogrepa 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just watched the video and lost iked through your video list. As a 40+ year forever DM I have Never really run a pre made and have been home brewing. How much do you home brew vs use pre made and what advice would you give the up and coming DM.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey there! I have lots of videos on supporting new GMs. Check out either my GMuary playlist or my Back to Basics playlist. Honestly it depends on the campaign whether I homebrew at all. If it's a complete system with a "loose" group of players (like West Marches) I hardly homebrew. I just find ways to connect simple, prewritten module style adventures. If it's a longer dedicated group, I might take a few adventures and like them in a more dedicated overarching way. Perhaps this is a topic that deserves a dedicated video though.

  • @davidrobertson5996
    @davidrobertson5996 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is the first time I've watched one of your videos, and what you're saying about community and taking heart really resonates. I am facing health issues which impact my ability to work and give me daily pain. Your comments about not being alone are welcome. Keep up the good work mate. I needed to hear this today. Thank you.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Health issues are tough. Especially chronic ones. Stay strong, take time and take care of yourself. You're not alone. Find joy where you can and keep on gaming. ✊

    • @davidrobertson5996
      @davidrobertson5996 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ElderGoblinGames Thanks buddy

  • @Runehammer1
    @Runehammer1 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    also, this message cannot be boosted enough… it’s about fellowship

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Goodwill, respect, fellowship. This is the pact.

  • @Runehammer1
    @Runehammer1 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    a fine start, my man, let’s keep goblin’ing!!!

  • @richardrdotson
    @richardrdotson 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    People rock!

  • @Skulliver-t8q
    @Skulliver-t8q 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Totally nailed it, man. Doing this, especially as a GM, is about creating a place where we are allowed to just be, laugh, explore and cultivate fellowship. "Nobody needs it" is sort of the big WHY for me of how many people really do need it. Art and expression are enrichment to life. They are proof that we are more than just surviving the struggle bus. Doing something beyond pratical necessity out of joy is a deeply human thing which we can train ourselves out of over time. Showing up for yourself and others in play recharges the battery for the other parts of our lives. Thank YOU for not chasing the algorithm with empty reviews, hot takes, drama and negging. That is not community building or joy fostering and I know there are financially successful channels which just do not take the high road at all. So, thank you for sticking to bringing fellowship, wonder and positivity to the fore in all you do.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Very well said. It's easy to forget in our modern society. Thanks for all the kind words. 🧌

  • @mikelarsen6457
    @mikelarsen6457 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video, you are an amazing person

  • @christophseel8757
    @christophseel8757 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You really touched my hearth with the Tolkien quote! Thank you so much and all the best to you from Germany! ❤😎✌🏻

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! That Tolkien guy had some wise words. 🇩🇪

  • @Joshuazx
    @Joshuazx 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like this channel. I have good expectations.

  • @SheppyHand
    @SheppyHand 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    *burp* almost a year later. Love your work man, best channel in this tube 2024, hands down.

  • @peedee5324
    @peedee5324 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I clicked link. See you on twitch.

  • @zueglitz
    @zueglitz 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!

  • @jaykaye594
    @jaykaye594 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Finding your channel was one of the few bright lights this year.

    • @ElderGoblinGames
      @ElderGoblinGames 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks friend, I'm glad you're here.