Some tips for breaking into tabletop RPG design! (1/9)

To create an RPG, you must first WRITE one. Pick a concept and go for it. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Just get something on the page. Your journey begins with that first paragraph.

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Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑

For the 2025 Trans Representation Game Jam, my friend @judithstafford.bsky.social and I made a ttrpg! It's called Trans on Trains and is about if the Infinity Train existed but specifically to crack your egg
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Anyways, hi I'm doing all this posting because I have a game being entered in the 2025 #transrepjam ! It's called Trans on Trains and it is a collaboration with my friend @judithstafford.bsky.social
It'll be uploaded soon, so look forward to seeing that!

god i'm so used to tumblr where i don't have character limits. i do not miss the character limits! i am to verbose to be easily constrained!

My first design project was a custom Playbook for the #InterstitialJam called The Runaway.
My goal, beyond just making a first project, was to capture the idea of running from your own destiny. Base game playbooks like The Chosen are about destiny, but not about breaking free from it

Howdy! I've been a ttrpg GM for almost 5 years, and I'm starting to get into game design as well. I have a few projects under my belt and would love to connect with others in this space!

Everything I've published is on my itch page at celestepluto.itch.io