Welcome adventurer! I'm Mike "Malix" Nystul, also known as the Wandering Wizard. I design and run games of all kinds. I also create and facilitate events. There is more about me on my "About Me" page (links are on the sidebar on the right.)

WHAT AM I UP TO?

The easiest way to keep up with what I am doing is to follow me on my Wandering Wizard page on Facebook. Below is an incomplete overview of the projects I am involved in, or have been involved with recently: 




 


NUKED  is happening now! 


I will be live on Tavern Talks with Tabletop Misfits talking about all things NUKED!


NUKED launching
(see what we did?)
full blast May 15th.


Check out all the things below!



GAME MASTERING: If you would like me to create or run a game or event feel free to reach out and will see if we can arrange something. I love doing birthday parties. I also work for companies both large and small to provide events and "nerd night" experiences. I am currently taking on new clients for summer campaigns. For more info email me at nystulgm@gmail.com with the subject line "GM". 





THE GATEWAY CHRONICLES LARP: I have been running a LARP on and off for more than 20 years. The most recent Austin based incarnation is in its second year. It is an "Adventure LARP" that doesn't use boffers - expeditions are resolved in side rooms ttrpg style. You can find out more at gatewaylarp.com.  

CONSULTING: Put my experience to work for you. I have worked for individuals preparing a game to take to market, I have helped GMs hone their craft and I have worked with companies on both computer and traditional games of all kinds. If you are interested reach out to me at nystuldm@gmail.com with "Consultation" in the subject line and explain what you need. 

APPEARANCES: I have started doing conventions again. I call myself the Wandering Wizard for a reason. If you have a cool event that I could improve as a guest let me know and I'll try to join you. I can do talks on various subjects related to the gaming and the games industry, I love moderating panels and I can present games run with and for large groups. If you are interested reach out to me at nystuldm@gmail.com. Be sure to include links to the event in question.

GENCON 2023 - I finally returned to GenCon Indy this year!

GARYCON - I will be an "Industry Notable" guest at GaryCon XVI this year in lake Geneva - celebrating 50 years of D&D! I'll be running a lot of games and celebrating my birthday Friday night. See you there!

PERFORMING: I have run a series of Live Play games for 819 Entertainment and Nat 21 Adventures. We most recently played JAMMED - a Spelljammer game before the 5e Spelljammer was officially released campaign. For a couple of years I ran NUkED (and may one day do so again). NUkED is a post apocalyptic ttrpg "Magic and Mayhem in a World Gone Mad" on 819 Entertainment. We had a phenomenal core cast with folks like Shannon McCormick and Jen Brown and some amazing guests such as Todd Stashwick, Travis McElroy, Aabria Iyengar and Ify Nwadiwe (among others). 


SERVICE: Since the first lockdown I have been regularly running games via Zoom for front line heroes such as health care professionals and teachers. I have worked with Extra Life and am always open to opportunities to help out wherever and however I can. If you know of a charitable organization who could benefit from a game or event I could put together please direct them to me by having them email nystuldm@gmail.com with the subject line "Service".   



COMICPALOOZA: I ran roleplaying games for kids at this enormous comic and pop culture show in Houston in the Kidtopia area. I debuted a ttrpg I designed explicitly for gaming with the younger set. 
https://www.comicpalooza.com/activities/tracks/kids/ 


DUNGEONS AND DRAFTHOUSE: I had the privilege of running D&D for my beloved Alamo Drafthouse in support of the release of Honor Among Thieves. It was a great time at a great event for a great movie. Win, win, win!!






COACHING: I worked with Deep Eddy Psychotherapy for several yeats. They called me their "In House Wizard". I facilitated the Personal Enrichment Adventures Program in which I ran roleplaying sessions for kids who were working on their social skills. I was also a Skills Coach, a role in which I work one on one with folks who could use some guidance achieving personal goals that seem out of reach. I am currently not accepting new patients but that may change. Watch this space.

SUMMER CAMP: Last year, in conjunction with Deep Eddy I offered a half day fantasy summer camp for kids aged 10-14.



I worked for a while with Pinballz Kingdom. I have run games and facilitated events for them. I am even developed special menu items such as a "Beholder Pizza"). I may return. I'll let you know!