2026.02.07 Looking at a Canceled Kickstarter (It's not too late though!)

For reasons that don't need to be gone into, we were.....motivated...to look at one of Ken "Whit" Whitman's failed cancelled suspended Kickstarters. This particular one would be the Dice O'Matic, which sadly wasn't actually that bad of an idea, but there really didn't need to be a Kickstarter for it (in our opinion).

Now a lot of links are gone from back in the day, but we're going to run with what we think are a couple of generally safe assumptions: 1) most "general" Chinese produced products available now were likely available a decade or so ago (not like modern electronics, but basic type crap) and 2) these type items were likely cheaper a decade or so ago.

Now either (or both) of these assumptions could be wrong, but they seem safe enough to run with.

Dice O'Matic was launched on July 2, 2014.

Oddly enough, Kenny seems to have logged in to his Ken Whitman Games Kickstarter page earlier this week....hmm.....

Now this is an old graphic we made years ago, but it shows the timeline of this Kickstarter compared to some of the others:

We cannot verify the stop date for the campaign, but there was an end date of July 22, so there may be some wiggle room there, but the last update as of today was made on July 3rd, so just a day in. Looks like Kenny was set to pick up $3075 when the campaign was cancelled, well "suspended" according to the site.

This breaks down to 132 product backers (2 were just for $2 as "I want to help the cause backer"s. This means that at that time Kenny was on the hook to provide 133 Dice O'Matics for prices ranging from $20 to $35, though it appears he was including shipping. Now back in the day he claimed that he wasn't just repackaging bulk product, but adding value by having it custom made. There were claims that he was just buying it off of Alibaba.

"We had more buttons put on 4 total and we adding some BUMPS on the floor to make the dice move unsorted of spin!"

Even when confronted with a then-current link, Ken responded that he was having a product custom made, which is a thing.

"Hey Adam, This is the unit we modified from china. And they did not have a removable glass bubble, or 4 buttons. You may purchase them without the dice and top--- much cheaper. If you purchase 100 or them. i appreciate your concern in your quest to bring new quality product to the market. :-)"

Freedom Units in Red

Now we cannot use that url, but looking at Alibaba today, remembering our assumption #1, we found this: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Wholesale-Bulk-16mm-8mm-Plastic-Casino_1601583988551.html?

Currently, for the quantity needed to fulfill the Kickstarter, we're looking at a unit price (with shipping) of $6.40 ($851.20 total). This makes sense with our assumption #2.

As of the date for the title of this post, these models are available as a one-off on eBay for about $24 (shipping and import duties included). Just look up "Transparent Plastic Cover Automatic Dice Roller Cup" and you should be good. 

It should be noted that this particular model comes with the cover and dice, which Ken said were things he was willing to add as "stretch goals" (remember assumption #1). Also, in one of his videos he kept saying his had a glass dome, but video clearly shows the mold mark from being injected/molded plastic.

2026.02.04 Kentucky Court of Justice Case 26-CI-00051, AKA Kenny's Fuckery

Taking a quick look at the Kentucky Court of Justice, looking at our main man's active court cases we saw something......interesting? Looks like Kenneth E. Whitman Jr. is trying to take a legal potshot at a friend of this blog: Erik Tenkar. This is our (legally protected) opinion, as is thinking, "What level of fuckery is Kenny up to now?"

Of course we reached out to Erik Tenkar (not his real last name, duh) and he knew about the case, but he didn't know the case. Evidently he hadn't been served yet.

While there isn't a lot of info to go on here, we'll have to push forward with some logical assumptions, based off of recent events we've not only documented, but have seen some responses to online. Since they are assumptions, agree, ...disagree, assume this blog is full of shit. Assume we've got it out for the guy and Ken "Whit" Whitman is a fine, upstanding individual that you'd love to trust with your money.....

......we think that'd be stupid, but what do we know? Just 10 fricken years of documenting...something?

Anyway....

.....here we have Boyle County (Kentucky) Case 26-CI-00051, with Kenny as plaintiff and Tenkar as Defendant. We have to assume this has to do with Erik calling him out on the Dungeons, Dragons, & Discourse Live! post of December 16th, 2025. Now it could be over the Tuesday Afternoon Livestream! because that's what he referenced in an AI generated "Cease & Desist" that we referenced in this post.

Thing is it really does seem like Kenny gets little things like facts and legal terms/requirements confused, so who knows precisely what his exact beef is, until Tenkar gets served and decides to share (we're not holding our breath on that).  If it is about the Tuesday Afternoon Livestream! vlog, we hope he was a little more precise than "(published on or about January [insert date], 2026)" Judges and courts tend to prefer precision in these kinds of things....

Now I think most people would agree that a blog, or vlog, is general commentary/opinion, pretty much by design, but a Livestream....yeah a group of talking heads is definitely commentary or opinion....basically protected Free Speech. Sure, it is completely possible that Tekar's Tavern crossed  over the line into defamatory territory, but after having watched that "episode", well this writer doesn't remember anything false and defamatory uttered. Might need to re-watch with a focus on that.

Of course this lawsuit might be about something completely different, and our assumption is way off base.

Thing is though.....and we have to continue along this assumption.....Defamation/Slander/Libel generally requires a couple key components:

• Statements have to be knowingly false
• Statement has to actually cause damages

I don't think anything that Erik might have said was both knowingly false and has caused damages. Again, we've been following Kenny for a decade now and I think it'd take a lot to cause Kenny any actual damages, unless you can count our (shared) opinion that Ken "Whit" Whitman is no longer able to scam the gaming community for more money because Tenkar's Tavern has helped educate said community, which ....coincidentally....is our sole mission here at Not Another Dime (for Ken Whitman). People actually interact with Tenkar's Tavern for other gaming news/content.

Generally speaking, the court has to have jurisdiction over the Defendant, and we're pretty sure that Erik Tenkar lives in New York. We're not even sure he's ever even been to Kentucky, much less to Boyle County! Again, there are possible arguments for Kentucky to be the appropriate venue, but not likely.

Lastly, Kentucky is actually on of the few states that has enacted an Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) law that is known as Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. Here's the AI overview:

The Kentucky Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), enacted on April 20, 2022, is a robust anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) law designed to protect citizens from meritless, retaliatory lawsuits intended to stifle free speech. It allows individuals to file an expedited motion to dismiss lawsuits targeting speech, assembly, petitioning, and association, with mandatory attorney fees and costs awarded to the prevailing party. 

Key Features of Kentucky's UPEPA:

Expedited Motion: Defendants must file a special motion to dismiss within 60 days of service.

Scope: Protects speech, press, petitioning, association, and gathering information related to public issues.

Mandatory Fees: If the defendant prevails, the court must award reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and litigation expenses.

Stay of Discovery: Generally, all discovery is stayed once the special motion is filed, protecting defendants from expensive, time-consuming pre-trial processes.

Bad Faith Standard: Recent amendments (HB 363) clarify that the court must find a party acted in bad faith to trigger certain penalties. 

The Act applies to various forms of speech, including consumer reviews, and covers activities related to public, artistic, and journalistic, as well as governmental proceedings. It is considered one of the strongest anti-SLAPP statutes in the United States, providing comprehensive protection to citizens. 

You know who doesn't have an Uniform Public Expression Protection Act law? New York. OK, we're only technically correct, because New York does have an Anti-SLAPP law (Civil Rights Law §§ 70-a, 76-a). We're completely guessing here, but we're thinking that Kenny is filing in Kentucky not because it's easier for him to do so, but because New York's statute would give Erik and opportunity to pursue punitive damages "upon an additional demonstration that the action involving public petition and participation was commenced or continued for the sole purpose of harassing, intimidating, punishing or otherwise maliciously inhibiting the free exercise of speech, petition or association rights."

2026.01.16 Is Ken "Whit" Whitman Lazy, Stupid, and/or a Necromancer?

 

Last week we asked for some assistance in pinning down the Legends of TSR website as a Whit Whitman project. Our examination of the web/domain host seems pretty conclusive, but it is not definitive. Technically neither is today's post, but there is definitely a pattern forming and what seems, at least to NAD, a preponderance of evidence that Ken Whitman is behind what seems like this new scam. 

Why do we think this website/idea is a scam? Well 1st off, thank you for (not) asking for our opinion on the subject.*

The biggest reason we think that the Legends of TSR is a scam is because there is no value added to the process of getting a former TSR employee to attend a convention as a Special Guest. Pretty much anyone who would be willing to attend a convention is a Special Guest roll is pretty damn easy to get in touch with. Social media is a thing. Business emails are also a thing. If you are running a convention and you would like a certain Special Guest that has attended another convention, then you could literally ask that convention's con runner to make an introduction and/or get contact info. Those hard-to-get Special Guest types? Yeah, they're hard to get for pretty much one of two reasons: they don't want to go to conventions, or your convention dates aren't conducive to their schedule.

In short, if you want somebody as a Special Guest, it's an easy ask if they are available.

Additionally, for the most part Special Guests generally don't have a lot of associated expenses. Most want their travel covered, and their badge. Now I'm counting "travel" to include transportation, meals, and lodging. Basically the average Special Guest doesn't want to have to pay out of pocket to support your event. Pretty much common sense. If you want to provide WAM (walking-around-money) I'm sure they wouldn't complain, but I've really only heard of one Special Guest demanding that and I don't think anyone really wants her around anyway....

Now on to the information sent to us today:

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"Hello my name is Ken Whitman, and you can look me up in the IMDB database

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4452606/?ref_=fn_t_1

I used to work for TSR Hobbies back in the day, and boy can I tell you stories! I can go ahead and guarantee you a mirad of special OSR guests for your convention. The minimum fee is between $500 and $5000 dollars, depending on your fee, and how it works is this.

I will work up the contract and have that sent to you of the guest of your choice I can get you people like Kask, Elmore, Darlene and other BIG names.

I have a standard $100.00 fee that what you will do is pay me the $100.00 fee, and also their appearance fee, which is between $500.00 and $5,000.00 on average it is only $2,500.00

Also I can go ahead and arrange to have you provide plane tickets, and also a per diem which you pay me, and I will go ahead and arrange the guest.

The only thing that happens here is that you also have to sign an NDA as my special guest contract do not want their names put out, unless it is by special means.

So the way we work this is this. I will come up with an estimate for you, please select your special guest you want to have, I will present you with a contract.

I accept payment PayPal Friends and Family, VENMO and Direct Bank Wire transfer.

Sincerely

Ken (Whit) Whitman

Director" 

Ok a few things to unpack here and we'll start from the top:

1) What does the IMDB database have with anything related to Kenny's "value proposition" here? There is one blurb in the trivia section which we have to guess was actually written by Ken because of the misspelling (our emphasis), which is kind of a signature trait for him: "He worked for TSR, Inc. (makes of Dungeons & Dragons) as Convention Coordinator. He ran the Gen Con Game Fair 1994 & 1995." As a couple of side notes, if he "designed and developed over 50 paper based games" why does he list two card games? Also, not going to lie, low-key glad he never acted on on his "planed to be a high school art teacher"

2) "TSR Hobbies" (as referenced in the email) did not exist in 1994. TSR Hobbies Inc. was incorporated on 1975.07.14, according to the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, and had a name change to TSR Inc. on 1983.07.21. This change is also referenced by one Ciro Alessandro Sacco's interview with Gary Gygax in OD&DITIES's Issue 9 (February 2003) and also available on Wikipedia (but it uses the same reference). A full decade after the name change you'd expect an employee to ...I don't know, actually remember the name of the company that would literally be written on the top of their paychecks!

3) The word is myriad. Spell check is a thing Kenny!

4) Tim Kask died on 2025.12.30, and news of his passing was shared quite widely. Not sure if I trust the connections of a person/company who doesn't know this and advertises they can provide access to a dead person two-and-a-half weeks (17 days) later. This is troubling on several levels.

5) Do you really think Larry Elmore is going to let you serve as an intermediary after fiascos like the KoDT:LAS movie poster and the Pencil Dice signed pencil bags?

MOVIE POSTER PACKAGE -- You will receive the KODT BLOOPERS & EXTRAS PACKAGE, the WEB SCREENING PACKAGE, and a print of the KODT 24"x36" movie poster painted by Larry Elmore. Backers of this level and higher will also be acknowledged in a special "Thank You" section in the movie credits.

Limited Edition Elmore Leather Pencil Bag, Signed in gold paint by Larry Elmore himself. Limited to 50!!! Will hold up to 12 Pencil Dice, and smells like leather... because it's leather. $40 each. If you are interested in purchasing the Limited Edition Elmore Leather Pencil Bag, simply increase your pledge by $40 per bag.  The send us a message you purchased one so we can add your name to the list below.  Once all 50 are gone... we're done here!

(Editor note: I actually spoke to Mr. Elmore years ago about Kenny promising his participation in these endeavors and was told he hadn't been consulted by Ken about these rewards. This was not an interview, so just go ahead and assume I'm lying......I won't mind!)

6) Kenny doesn't have a good history of fulfilling contracts with regards of his past ventures from a decade ago (seriously, just peruse NAD), and presumably is being sued over a more recent contract, so why would a future contract from him hold any value? 

7) Paraphrasing: "Pay me my fee, their fee, provide plane tickets, pay me more....and then I'll do something" This blog has thousands (over 3,600 from Kickstarter alone) of examples of Kenny not producing after being paid.

8) Payment methods that have absolutely no recourse for recompense (PayPal) after being defrauded, and is it our presumption there will be fraud.

*We know there is opinion stated here, you (probably) know that there are opinions stated here, but we question whether Ken "Whit" Whitman may have issue knowing this and we got someone else's letter yesterday, so we don't need/want one of our own. 

2026.01.22 Whit Whitman Becomes an Tavern Minion

 

Got noticed today that Ken, correction.... Whit Whitman officially became a "minion" over at Tenkar's Tavern Vlog. AKA a paid member of the channel.

These days it's kind of like saying Voldemort or the name Hastur three times......you speak the name online and the man pops up. Not here though because we had to draw a line on allowing his messages to appear here directly...unless we're documenting things under the "Ken Sez" page.

2026.01.20 Whit Whitman Threatens "Escalation" Over Tenkar's Tavern Youtube Livestream

So this exchange was forwarded to NAD: "To DocCross,

I am writing to formally request correction or retraction of specific false statements of fact you posted about me in the following RPG.net thread:

https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ken-whitmans-newest-scam.933592/

This notice is provided in good faith and affords you ten (10) days to correct the record.

Statements Requiring Correction or Retraction

In your posts, you state or imply the following as fact:

That I claimed I could book a deceased individual (Tim Kask) for a convention.

This is false. I never made such a claim. Attributing this statement to me is factually incorrect.

That I required NDAs, large upfront payments, or PayPal “Friends & Family” payments.

This is false. I have not required such terms, nor have you provided any evidence supporting this assertion.

That I engage in “sleazy” or deceptive business practices presented as fact rather than opinion.

This constitutes an allegation of misconduct. Presented without factual support, it is defamatory.

These statements are not framed as opinion, speculation, or rhetorical commentary. They are presented as assertions of fact and attributed directly to me. They are inaccurate.

Request

Accordingly, I request that within ten (10) days of receipt of this message you:

Correct or retract the above statements, and

Refrain from further publication or repetition of these specific false claims.

This request does not challenge your right to express opinion or criticism. It is limited solely to factual accuracy and attribution.

Reservation of Rights

Nothing in this correspondence constitutes a waiver of any rights or remedies. Continued publication or repetition of false statements of fact after notice may be treated as evidence of knowing or reckless disregard for the truth.

I would prefer correction over escalation and trust this can be resolved promptly.

Sincerely,

Ken Whitman"

So the activity that Whit Whitman is tossing this pseudo-intellectual legal jargon, which is likely a simple google search turned to emailed legal threat, stems from the Video Post from Dungeons, Dragons, & Discourse Live! What Whit? Today, Fri Dec 16th @ 8PM ET

The original exchange was removed from RPG.net