Chris Eaves
@cynyr.bsky.social
Creator! I wrote a TTRPG called a Tale of Snakes and Rats. I do 3D modeling, programming, play guitar. I like making stuff.
Hey look, a link to my game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/502611/a-tale-of-snakes-and-rats
Hey look, a link to my game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/502611/a-tale-of-snakes-and-rats
I spent 8 years creating a TTRPG that nobody bought or knows about. Then I spent a year planning out a series of 8 books set in that world. Over the last 17 days, I wrote 18k words of the first book.
I don't care if nobody reads it. It's fun as crap.
I don't care if nobody reads it. It's fun as crap.
May 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I spent 8 years creating a TTRPG that nobody bought or knows about. Then I spent a year planning out a series of 8 books set in that world. Over the last 17 days, I wrote 18k words of the first book.
I don't care if nobody reads it. It's fun as crap.
I don't care if nobody reads it. It's fun as crap.
HP increases per level! What happens when you level up? You do more damage? You take more damage? But enemy hp rises too. So it's all a wash anyway. Instead of "NUMBER GO UP HURHUR" you could get more varied and interesting abilities. New ways to deal or defend from damage.
December 23, 2024 at 1:59 AM
HP increases per level! What happens when you level up? You do more damage? You take more damage? But enemy hp rises too. So it's all a wash anyway. Instead of "NUMBER GO UP HURHUR" you could get more varied and interesting abilities. New ways to deal or defend from damage.
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🎲 #RPGDesign time! 🎲
If you could scrap one common RPG mechanic entirely and replace it with something new, what would it be and why? What would the new system look like, and how would it improve the game experience?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
If you could scrap one common RPG mechanic entirely and replace it with something new, what would it be and why? What would the new system look like, and how would it improve the game experience?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
December 22, 2024 at 8:13 PM
🎲 #RPGDesign time! 🎲
If you could scrap one common RPG mechanic entirely and replace it with something new, what would it be and why? What would the new system look like, and how would it improve the game experience?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
If you could scrap one common RPG mechanic entirely and replace it with something new, what would it be and why? What would the new system look like, and how would it improve the game experience?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
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Someone on mastodon mentioned what a pain point prophecies are in play. Soooo... I'm writing a whole blog post about techniques you can use from performers and charlatans as both players and GMs to convey knowledge and that prophetic aura. Stay tuned friendos!
December 22, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Someone on mastodon mentioned what a pain point prophecies are in play. Soooo... I'm writing a whole blog post about techniques you can use from performers and charlatans as both players and GMs to convey knowledge and that prophetic aura. Stay tuned friendos!
I love introducing a little fear into teleporting. Nightcrawler rules from X-Men.
"Can you see your destination?"
"...no..."
"Well, let's hope you didn't splint yourself. Grab that scatter die from the 40k stuff."
I've never actually gone through with it, but it keeps TP from being abused.
"Can you see your destination?"
"...no..."
"Well, let's hope you didn't splint yourself. Grab that scatter die from the 40k stuff."
I've never actually gone through with it, but it keeps TP from being abused.
December 20, 2024 at 3:00 AM
I love introducing a little fear into teleporting. Nightcrawler rules from X-Men.
"Can you see your destination?"
"...no..."
"Well, let's hope you didn't splint yourself. Grab that scatter die from the 40k stuff."
I've never actually gone through with it, but it keeps TP from being abused.
"Can you see your destination?"
"...no..."
"Well, let's hope you didn't splint yourself. Grab that scatter die from the 40k stuff."
I've never actually gone through with it, but it keeps TP from being abused.
I've done this...
"Can you just get a plate and stop eating like a savage?"
"That's one less plate to run through the dishwasher and that one of us has to put away later."
"Can you just get a plate and stop eating like a savage?"
"That's one less plate to run through the dishwasher and that one of us has to put away later."
December 20, 2024 at 2:54 AM
I've done this...
"Can you just get a plate and stop eating like a savage?"
"That's one less plate to run through the dishwasher and that one of us has to put away later."
"Can you just get a plate and stop eating like a savage?"
"That's one less plate to run through the dishwasher and that one of us has to put away later."
I love the idea of blood mages being the only ones who understand the risks of blood transmitted pathogens, so they practice proper sterilization and have ppe.
"Why are you dressed like that, brother Amos?"
"Um. Ye Olde Hepatitis A? Why are you NOT dressed like this?"
"Why are you dressed like that, brother Amos?"
"Um. Ye Olde Hepatitis A? Why are you NOT dressed like this?"
December 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM
I love the idea of blood mages being the only ones who understand the risks of blood transmitted pathogens, so they practice proper sterilization and have ppe.
"Why are you dressed like that, brother Amos?"
"Um. Ye Olde Hepatitis A? Why are you NOT dressed like this?"
"Why are you dressed like that, brother Amos?"
"Um. Ye Olde Hepatitis A? Why are you NOT dressed like this?"
#TTRPG people!
As a GM, what player ideas have you said yes to? Or as players, had a GM say yes to? Some idea that was totally crazy but fell into the rule of cool and didn't ruin the campaign so you just rolled with it and went for it?
As a GM, what player ideas have you said yes to? Or as players, had a GM say yes to? Some idea that was totally crazy but fell into the rule of cool and didn't ruin the campaign so you just rolled with it and went for it?
December 19, 2024 at 3:53 PM
#TTRPG people!
As a GM, what player ideas have you said yes to? Or as players, had a GM say yes to? Some idea that was totally crazy but fell into the rule of cool and didn't ruin the campaign so you just rolled with it and went for it?
As a GM, what player ideas have you said yes to? Or as players, had a GM say yes to? Some idea that was totally crazy but fell into the rule of cool and didn't ruin the campaign so you just rolled with it and went for it?
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Mixing contrasting themes be like:
▶️Grimdark worldbuilding. Cute talking animals.
▶️High-stakes action. Characters bickering over lunch.
▶️Serious finale. A perfectly timed joke.
It shouldn’t work, but it does.
Do you enjoy unexpected or subverted combos in your stories?
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
▶️Grimdark worldbuilding. Cute talking animals.
▶️High-stakes action. Characters bickering over lunch.
▶️Serious finale. A perfectly timed joke.
It shouldn’t work, but it does.
Do you enjoy unexpected or subverted combos in your stories?
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
December 18, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Mixing contrasting themes be like:
▶️Grimdark worldbuilding. Cute talking animals.
▶️High-stakes action. Characters bickering over lunch.
▶️Serious finale. A perfectly timed joke.
It shouldn’t work, but it does.
Do you enjoy unexpected or subverted combos in your stories?
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
▶️Grimdark worldbuilding. Cute talking animals.
▶️High-stakes action. Characters bickering over lunch.
▶️Serious finale. A perfectly timed joke.
It shouldn’t work, but it does.
Do you enjoy unexpected or subverted combos in your stories?
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
How does A Tale of Snakes and Rats handle spellcasting failures? Well, if you treat magic with respect and prepared your spells properly, the failsafes you included will ensure that nothing happens. BUT! You can cut corners to cast spells faster. And the more you do it, the more like things get Bad™
December 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
How does A Tale of Snakes and Rats handle spellcasting failures? Well, if you treat magic with respect and prepared your spells properly, the failsafes you included will ensure that nothing happens. BUT! You can cut corners to cast spells faster. And the more you do it, the more like things get Bad™
Yes! That drives me crazy! Magic is just a gun that shoots effects or doesn't in D&D.
When I was designing my game, I had a ball coming up with backfire effects for when you cut corners to cast spells faster. Bad Stuff could happen, but only if you knowingly take the risks.
When I was designing my game, I had a ball coming up with backfire effects for when you cut corners to cast spells faster. Bad Stuff could happen, but only if you knowingly take the risks.
December 17, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Yes! That drives me crazy! Magic is just a gun that shoots effects or doesn't in D&D.
When I was designing my game, I had a ball coming up with backfire effects for when you cut corners to cast spells faster. Bad Stuff could happen, but only if you knowingly take the risks.
When I was designing my game, I had a ball coming up with backfire effects for when you cut corners to cast spells faster. Bad Stuff could happen, but only if you knowingly take the risks.
#ttrpg people!
Favorite rpg class archetype, and favorite game to play it in, go!
Big strong bruiser, glass cannon wizard, holy warrior, red mage turned to black after the war of the lance?
Favorite rpg class archetype, and favorite game to play it in, go!
Big strong bruiser, glass cannon wizard, holy warrior, red mage turned to black after the war of the lance?
December 17, 2024 at 2:07 AM
#ttrpg people!
Favorite rpg class archetype, and favorite game to play it in, go!
Big strong bruiser, glass cannon wizard, holy warrior, red mage turned to black after the war of the lance?
Favorite rpg class archetype, and favorite game to play it in, go!
Big strong bruiser, glass cannon wizard, holy warrior, red mage turned to black after the war of the lance?
Can't say I've heard of that one. But if a game gives those vibes I'ma probably skip it...
December 17, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Can't say I've heard of that one. But if a game gives those vibes I'ma probably skip it...
I feel targeted. I have the Alien rpg, Zweihander, Legend of the Five Rings, Delta Green, Dark Heresy, Wrath & Glory, Vampire, Dresden, Mutant Year Zero, couple others. Only played D&D and the game I wrote. Ugh.
December 17, 2024 at 1:18 AM
I feel targeted. I have the Alien rpg, Zweihander, Legend of the Five Rings, Delta Green, Dark Heresy, Wrath & Glory, Vampire, Dresden, Mutant Year Zero, couple others. Only played D&D and the game I wrote. Ugh.
Hello all the people who've recently followed me!
I like making stuff. Recently finished writing a ttrpg after 8 years.
Now I'm working on a video game of my ttrpg.
Also writing a program for writers that'll basically be notecards on steroids. Because I want to use it. Taking ideas for that.
I like making stuff. Recently finished writing a ttrpg after 8 years.
Now I'm working on a video game of my ttrpg.
Also writing a program for writers that'll basically be notecards on steroids. Because I want to use it. Taking ideas for that.
December 17, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Hello all the people who've recently followed me!
I like making stuff. Recently finished writing a ttrpg after 8 years.
Now I'm working on a video game of my ttrpg.
Also writing a program for writers that'll basically be notecards on steroids. Because I want to use it. Taking ideas for that.
I like making stuff. Recently finished writing a ttrpg after 8 years.
Now I'm working on a video game of my ttrpg.
Also writing a program for writers that'll basically be notecards on steroids. Because I want to use it. Taking ideas for that.
I really hope you have some shellshocked locals who can deliver exposition about the forest coming alive and attacking people. And an overly butch person to deliver one liners like "I ain't got time to bleed", "If it bleeds, we can kill it", and "you're terminated fucker!"
December 16, 2024 at 5:47 AM
I really hope you have some shellshocked locals who can deliver exposition about the forest coming alive and attacking people. And an overly butch person to deliver one liners like "I ain't got time to bleed", "If it bleeds, we can kill it", and "you're terminated fucker!"
So your players are just going to walk into the middle of two factions of killing machines? 🤣
December 16, 2024 at 5:12 AM
So your players are just going to walk into the middle of two factions of killing machines? 🤣
#ttrpg people!
What kinds of external media do you incorporate into your campaigns? Or reference when you make a character? I've played as 40k style imperial zealots before. Wrote a campaign (or several) shamelessly derived from the SCP foundation. I borrow names just to see if anybody notices.
What kinds of external media do you incorporate into your campaigns? Or reference when you make a character? I've played as 40k style imperial zealots before. Wrote a campaign (or several) shamelessly derived from the SCP foundation. I borrow names just to see if anybody notices.
December 16, 2024 at 3:26 AM
#ttrpg people!
What kinds of external media do you incorporate into your campaigns? Or reference when you make a character? I've played as 40k style imperial zealots before. Wrote a campaign (or several) shamelessly derived from the SCP foundation. I borrow names just to see if anybody notices.
What kinds of external media do you incorporate into your campaigns? Or reference when you make a character? I've played as 40k style imperial zealots before. Wrote a campaign (or several) shamelessly derived from the SCP foundation. I borrow names just to see if anybody notices.
#ttrpg people!
Do you include star maps, celestial bodies, constellations and the like in your campaigns? Associate them with times of year or months? Do they have any bearing on your world / campaign? Does a passing comet empower fire magic users or somesuch? A moon empower water magic users?
Do you include star maps, celestial bodies, constellations and the like in your campaigns? Associate them with times of year or months? Do they have any bearing on your world / campaign? Does a passing comet empower fire magic users or somesuch? A moon empower water magic users?
December 15, 2024 at 6:00 AM
#ttrpg people!
Do you include star maps, celestial bodies, constellations and the like in your campaigns? Associate them with times of year or months? Do they have any bearing on your world / campaign? Does a passing comet empower fire magic users or somesuch? A moon empower water magic users?
Do you include star maps, celestial bodies, constellations and the like in your campaigns? Associate them with times of year or months? Do they have any bearing on your world / campaign? Does a passing comet empower fire magic users or somesuch? A moon empower water magic users?
Who loves a retrospective? The content of my game was 80% complete like 6 years ago. I spent those last 6 years just experimenting with layout, art, and rewrites. Here are older versions of the first page of spells compared with the final version. I settled on the boxy layout during the lockdown.
December 15, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Who loves a retrospective? The content of my game was 80% complete like 6 years ago. I spent those last 6 years just experimenting with layout, art, and rewrites. Here are older versions of the first page of spells compared with the final version. I settled on the boxy layout during the lockdown.
#ttrpg people!
Why are so many ttrpgs focused around adventuring? Where are the games about nothing? What game can let me reenact Seinfeld's parking garage? ATHF's Total Recarl episode? ASIP's gas selling scheme episode? Metalocalypse' Mordhaus tour episode?
I need this.
Why are so many ttrpgs focused around adventuring? Where are the games about nothing? What game can let me reenact Seinfeld's parking garage? ATHF's Total Recarl episode? ASIP's gas selling scheme episode? Metalocalypse' Mordhaus tour episode?
I need this.
December 14, 2024 at 1:42 AM
#ttrpg people!
Why are so many ttrpgs focused around adventuring? Where are the games about nothing? What game can let me reenact Seinfeld's parking garage? ATHF's Total Recarl episode? ASIP's gas selling scheme episode? Metalocalypse' Mordhaus tour episode?
I need this.
Why are so many ttrpgs focused around adventuring? Where are the games about nothing? What game can let me reenact Seinfeld's parking garage? ATHF's Total Recarl episode? ASIP's gas selling scheme episode? Metalocalypse' Mordhaus tour episode?
I need this.
They must be the kings of mosh pits.
December 14, 2024 at 1:34 AM
They must be the kings of mosh pits.
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#TTRPGQuestion
Simple one today
What Is your favorite insult or slang that you've made for your game world and explain how it came to be?
Simple one today
What Is your favorite insult or slang that you've made for your game world and explain how it came to be?
a cartoon of a man with a beard and the words hackin-frackin sassa-frassin dad-burnit
Alt: a cartoon of a man with a beard humping up and down in a fit of rage saying the words rackin-frackin, sassa-frassin, dad-burnit, riff-raffin, doggone!
media.tenor.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:42 PM
#TTRPGQuestion
Simple one today
What Is your favorite insult or slang that you've made for your game world and explain how it came to be?
Simple one today
What Is your favorite insult or slang that you've made for your game world and explain how it came to be?
It's on an equatorial island, lousy with magic. Innate spellcasters and university mages are common. Shadowy groups work with the universities to monitor the island for portals and deviations from the norm of other monitored parallel realities resulting from incursions by extradimensional monsters.
December 14, 2024 at 12:06 AM
It's on an equatorial island, lousy with magic. Innate spellcasters and university mages are common. Shadowy groups work with the universities to monitor the island for portals and deviations from the norm of other monitored parallel realities resulting from incursions by extradimensional monsters.
Hi Vulpes. I seem to see your posts a lot...
I spent 8 years writing a #ttrpg. It's done. It's awesome. And I 3D modeled all the art inside. Well, not all. Some of it is just 2D. Anyway, the world is mostly low / magitek, but I couldn't resist finding a way to include some high tech fringe stuff.
I spent 8 years writing a #ttrpg. It's done. It's awesome. And I 3D modeled all the art inside. Well, not all. Some of it is just 2D. Anyway, the world is mostly low / magitek, but I couldn't resist finding a way to include some high tech fringe stuff.
December 13, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Hi Vulpes. I seem to see your posts a lot...
I spent 8 years writing a #ttrpg. It's done. It's awesome. And I 3D modeled all the art inside. Well, not all. Some of it is just 2D. Anyway, the world is mostly low / magitek, but I couldn't resist finding a way to include some high tech fringe stuff.
I spent 8 years writing a #ttrpg. It's done. It's awesome. And I 3D modeled all the art inside. Well, not all. Some of it is just 2D. Anyway, the world is mostly low / magitek, but I couldn't resist finding a way to include some high tech fringe stuff.