Creator Spotlight – Page 2 – Ms. Bella's World

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It’s time for another Creator Showcase, and this gentleman is a master of dice, a Dungeon Master (DM) of great renown, and a lover of old-school tabletop gaming – The Dungeon Delver.

I came across The Dungeon Delver, or Bill, over a year ago when Wizards of the Coast dropped a nuke on their reputation by making some undesirable changes to the Open Game License (OGL). These changes angered the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) community and, while they’ve since rolled back most of the changes (for now), the anger and distrust they garnered continues to simmer to this day.

While I haven’t played any tabletop games in decades, I do keep my eye on it as perhaps one day I’ll feel ready to try again. However, I do have many RPGs, a few even D&D branded and the OGL news and aftermath were of some interest to me.

Thus I was searching for straightforward news on the topic when I came across a video by Bill. His was a no-nonsense look at the situation from the perspective of someone who had played tabletop games for decades and known the late Gary Gygax. On top of clearly being knowledgeable and loving the topic he spoke of, he was a huge fan of old-school tabletop gaming, especially games like 1st edition D&D and Gamma World.

Of course I had to watch more and learn what I could. What were the differences between the new D&D vs. the original version? What exactly was Gamma World? I’d heard of it but I didn’t have the first clue.

It turned out that not only does he have informative videos on D&D and other tabletop news of interest, but he holds livestreams where he talks old game modules, regales his audience with tales from his past, and even runs various games’ sessions on his channel. He is a treasure trove of information and his streams draw a group of fun people to listen to and chat with. I was welcomed, despite not playing myself, and I have since had fun watching and learning. His streams even conclude with a catchy little song about owl bears that I frequently stay until the very end to listen to.

Aside from Bill being a fun DM, the various players all bring distinct styles of play to the table which means each game session is fresh with unexpected things happening.

So, if you’re a fan of TTRPGs and curious about old-school games, or already a fan and looking for a like-minded community of gamers, then I highly recommend The Dungeon Delver. Check him out.

Until next time, bye for now!

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Well good morning and welcome to another Creator Spotlight, where I share some hidden gems on YouTube that I personally enjoy. Today, let’s check out a gentleman whose State of Decay 2 livestreams are like a breath of zombie-infested air: Scrubby Games.

I stumbled upon Scrubby’s channel when he was playing Red Dead Redemption 2 on stream. Imagine, if you would, a cowboy outlaw navigating the Wild West with all the grace of excited chickens and enjoying every minute of it. His gameplay style resonated with me – relaxed and humorous. I’ll confess, I was very tempted to buy the game just from watching him play. Unfortunately, I found myself torn between cowboy fights and a hugely discounted graphics program. Guess who won? Hint: it wasn’t the cowboys.

However, I returned to his stream to see what adventures he was finding himself in. He moved on from Red Dead to The Last of Us 1 & 2 before settling on a game that, by his admission, is one of his personal favorites – State of Decay 2.

I tend to shy away from scary games with jumpscares like a green witch shrinking from a bucket of water. However, after watching Scrubby play, I was compelled to add the game to my collection. After all, he made it look fun and easy, weaving through the undead with the practiced skill of a veteran. All of this while cracking jokes and keeping his audience laughing and watching along.

Shooting zombies isn’t his only skill though. He’s a great all around guy who will share advice on the game, interesting conversations about other games or life, and all interspersed with a fine sense of humor. His livestreams draw all sorts of people and the chat’s usually as lively as he is, making it a great place to hang out.

In a world overrun by clickbait thumbnails and over-the-top reactions, Scrubby Games stands as a shining example of authenticity and good old-fashioned fun. With a subscriber count that’s climbing faster than a zombie scaling a barricade, it’s clear that Scrubby’s only going up. So, if you’re looking for a stream that’s both entertaining and infectious, head over to the saloon and pay a visit to Scrubby’s corner of the internet. But be warned, you might run into the undead along the way!

Until next time, bye for now!