Ben at 𝒹𝟧
@d5.social
Independent game developer working on "of Cogs and Monsters" and Unheroic.
https://d5games.com
https://linktr.ee/d5.social
https://d5games.com
https://linktr.ee/d5.social
After looking into some long-term roadmapping, I'm going to be working on making UNHeroic d5's first publication rather than of Cogs & Monsters.
The system is simple, so I'm anticipating 2-3 modules.
#TTRPG
The system is simple, so I'm anticipating 2-3 modules.
#TTRPG
August 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
After looking into some long-term roadmapping, I'm going to be working on making UNHeroic d5's first publication rather than of Cogs & Monsters.
The system is simple, so I'm anticipating 2-3 modules.
#TTRPG
The system is simple, so I'm anticipating 2-3 modules.
#TTRPG
With Gen Con wrapped up, I'd like to say that I was so thrilled to meet so many great game designers at different stages of their projects.
It was really exciting to talk over ideas, playtest prototypes, and see recent releases.
It was really exciting to talk over ideas, playtest prototypes, and see recent releases.
August 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
With Gen Con wrapped up, I'd like to say that I was so thrilled to meet so many great game designers at different stages of their projects.
It was really exciting to talk over ideas, playtest prototypes, and see recent releases.
It was really exciting to talk over ideas, playtest prototypes, and see recent releases.
Table Cat Games decided that the badlands weren't bad enough and decided to bring you the Worstlands.
Don't miss out on this fun and ridiculous game.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Don't believe me? Check out the old playtest material.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Don't miss out on this fun and ridiculous game.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Don't believe me? Check out the old playtest material.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Hey! If you like fun, you should check out Monster Truckers which is available for pre-order for a limited time.
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Pre-order Monster Truckers: Long Haul Into the Worstlands on BackerKit
Did you miss the crowdfunder? No worries! Get all your Monster Trucking needs filled here!
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com
June 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Table Cat Games decided that the badlands weren't bad enough and decided to bring you the Worstlands.
Don't miss out on this fun and ridiculous game.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Don't believe me? Check out the old playtest material.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Don't miss out on this fun and ridiculous game.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Don't believe me? Check out the old playtest material.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Reposted by Ben at 𝒹𝟧
Hey! If you like fun, you should check out Monster Truckers which is available for pre-order for a limited time.
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
Pre-order Monster Truckers: Long Haul Into the Worstlands on BackerKit
Did you miss the crowdfunder? No worries! Get all your Monster Trucking needs filled here!
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com
June 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Hey! If you like fun, you should check out Monster Truckers which is available for pre-order for a limited time.
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
monster-truckers-long-haul-through-the-worstlands.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
You might have some trouble getting to d5games.net.
It should start forwarding to d5games.com soon.
d5 is also gearing up for a site overhaul to take advantage of some lessons learned over the last year.
It should start forwarding to d5games.com soon.
d5 is also gearing up for a site overhaul to take advantage of some lessons learned over the last year.
Home > d5
d5games.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
You might have some trouble getting to d5games.net.
It should start forwarding to d5games.com soon.
d5 is also gearing up for a site overhaul to take advantage of some lessons learned over the last year.
It should start forwarding to d5games.com soon.
d5 is also gearing up for a site overhaul to take advantage of some lessons learned over the last year.
Crucible of Aether hit every one of their stretch goals at 387% funding!
Join me in congratulating them for a successful campaign!
#TTRPG
Join me in congratulating them for a successful campaign!
#TTRPG
This was an amazing journey.
You blew us out of the water, #ttrpgcommunity.
You have made our game a reality.
You blew us out of the water, #ttrpgcommunity.
You have made our game a reality.
February 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Crucible of Aether hit every one of their stretch goals at 387% funding!
Join me in congratulating them for a successful campaign!
#TTRPG
Join me in congratulating them for a successful campaign!
#TTRPG
These guys are $1,383 away from their Virtual Tabletop goal and a little over an hour to lock it in.
They've got killer demo material on their kickstarter page that you should check out!
Just maybe read fast...
#TTRPG
#IndieRPG
#VTT
They've got killer demo material on their kickstarter page that you should check out!
Just maybe read fast...
#TTRPG
#IndieRPG
#VTT
Less than three hours left on the Kickstarter for our #ttrpg Crucible of Aether!
We've already hit stretch goals, including a printed intro adventure, a story from @jessfromonline.bsky.social and an online character creator!
Just one left: VTT support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
We've already hit stretch goals, including a printed intro adventure, a story from @jessfromonline.bsky.social and an online character creator!
Just one left: VTT support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
Crucible of Aether: A Mystic-Industrial TTRPG
Explore a tumultuous world of magic, industry, and the eldritch — in a game where you forge your character through the skills you use!
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Crucible of Aether by Living Metal Games (@crucibleofaether.bsky.social) has just 6 hours left.
They're less than 2,000 away from their Virtual Tabletop goal.
Don't miss out on this one!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
#TTRPG
#VTT
#IndieTTRPG
#D100
They're less than 2,000 away from their Virtual Tabletop goal.
Don't miss out on this one!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
#TTRPG
#VTT
#IndieTTRPG
#D100
Crucible of Aether has 24 hours left on kickstarter.
Its an aetherpunk setting with character progression based on how you play.
The sample material is, frankly, beautiful.
There's an online character builder coming.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
@crucibleofaether.bsky.social
#TTRPG
Its an aetherpunk setting with character progression based on how you play.
The sample material is, frankly, beautiful.
There's an online character builder coming.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
@crucibleofaether.bsky.social
#TTRPG
Crucible of Aether: A Mystic-Industrial TTRPG
Explore a tumultuous world of magic, industry, and the eldritch — in a game where you forge your character through the skills you use!
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Crucible of Aether by Living Metal Games (@crucibleofaether.bsky.social) has just 6 hours left.
They're less than 2,000 away from their Virtual Tabletop goal.
Don't miss out on this one!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
#TTRPG
#VTT
#IndieTTRPG
#D100
They're less than 2,000 away from their Virtual Tabletop goal.
Don't miss out on this one!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
#TTRPG
#VTT
#IndieTTRPG
#D100
Crucible of Aether has 24 hours left on kickstarter.
Its an aetherpunk setting with character progression based on how you play.
The sample material is, frankly, beautiful.
There's an online character builder coming.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
@crucibleofaether.bsky.social
#TTRPG
Its an aetherpunk setting with character progression based on how you play.
The sample material is, frankly, beautiful.
There's an online character builder coming.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
@crucibleofaether.bsky.social
#TTRPG
Crucible of Aether: A Mystic-Industrial TTRPG
Explore a tumultuous world of magic, industry, and the eldritch — in a game where you forge your character through the skills you use!
www.kickstarter.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Crucible of Aether has 24 hours left on kickstarter.
Its an aetherpunk setting with character progression based on how you play.
The sample material is, frankly, beautiful.
There's an online character builder coming.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
@crucibleofaether.bsky.social
#TTRPG
Its an aetherpunk setting with character progression based on how you play.
The sample material is, frankly, beautiful.
There's an online character builder coming.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
@crucibleofaether.bsky.social
#TTRPG
Monster Truckers by Table Cat Games that lets you play a werewolf with and let that tongue flap in the wind as you cruise the open road through the Worstlands.
Check out the playtest material in @tablecatgames.com's post below.
Also, watch out for the turkeys.
Check out the playtest material in @tablecatgames.com's post below.
Also, watch out for the turkeys.
January 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Monster Truckers by Table Cat Games that lets you play a werewolf with and let that tongue flap in the wind as you cruise the open road through the Worstlands.
Check out the playtest material in @tablecatgames.com's post below.
Also, watch out for the turkeys.
Check out the playtest material in @tablecatgames.com's post below.
Also, watch out for the turkeys.
If something like this doesn't make it into of Cogs and Monsters, I will have failed us all.
#TTRPG
#Worldbuilding
#Velocipede
#TTRPG
#Worldbuilding
#Velocipede
I recently posted about cutlass-wielding bike riding, and now, behold– thanks to the Sketch December 1896 –– a cycling submarine. I am glad the illustrator decided to add fish to the image; otherwise, it would have just looked daft.
January 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If something like this doesn't make it into of Cogs and Monsters, I will have failed us all.
#TTRPG
#Worldbuilding
#Velocipede
#TTRPG
#Worldbuilding
#Velocipede
I still have yet to find a book like this and my research efforts have come up a bit short so far.
There's gotta be something out there about people saving newsclippings about saving clippings of Victoria's outfits or Edison's "warnings" about the dangers of AC.
#booksky
#histbookchat
There's gotta be something out there about people saving newsclippings about saving clippings of Victoria's outfits or Edison's "warnings" about the dangers of AC.
#booksky
#histbookchat
If any #historians have a good essay or book that could reasonably re-titled "19th-Century Parasocial relationships" I'd love to read it!
Bonus if it touches on the idolization of wealthy industrialists and figures like Queen Victoria.
Bonus if it touches on the idolization of wealthy industrialists and figures like Queen Victoria.
January 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I still have yet to find a book like this and my research efforts have come up a bit short so far.
There's gotta be something out there about people saving newsclippings about saving clippings of Victoria's outfits or Edison's "warnings" about the dangers of AC.
#booksky
#histbookchat
There's gotta be something out there about people saving newsclippings about saving clippings of Victoria's outfits or Edison's "warnings" about the dangers of AC.
#booksky
#histbookchat
It's still technically #WIPWednesday where I am, so check out this Tobgoblin Luiz is work on!
One of the first few images I posted was a bob/tob gnome. Tobgoblins are descended from tobs who have been exposed to the roiling chaos. Similarly, there are bobgoblins and hobgoblins.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGArt
One of the first few images I posted was a bob/tob gnome. Tobgoblins are descended from tobs who have been exposed to the roiling chaos. Similarly, there are bobgoblins and hobgoblins.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGArt
January 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
It's still technically #WIPWednesday where I am, so check out this Tobgoblin Luiz is work on!
One of the first few images I posted was a bob/tob gnome. Tobgoblins are descended from tobs who have been exposed to the roiling chaos. Similarly, there are bobgoblins and hobgoblins.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGArt
One of the first few images I posted was a bob/tob gnome. Tobgoblins are descended from tobs who have been exposed to the roiling chaos. Similarly, there are bobgoblins and hobgoblins.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGArt
Prototype character sheet for Unheroic. Trying to fit it on a 3x5 card.
Also, Bluesky has an accessibility aid for my terrible handwriting. The contents of the card are repeated in the Alt Text
I may have forgotten Health.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
Also, Bluesky has an accessibility aid for my terrible handwriting. The contents of the card are repeated in the Alt Text
I may have forgotten Health.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
January 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Prototype character sheet for Unheroic. Trying to fit it on a 3x5 card.
Also, Bluesky has an accessibility aid for my terrible handwriting. The contents of the card are repeated in the Alt Text
I may have forgotten Health.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
Also, Bluesky has an accessibility aid for my terrible handwriting. The contents of the card are repeated in the Alt Text
I may have forgotten Health.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
Some new projects have hit my radar, one of which might actually pay something.
So the of Cogs &Monsters play packet is probably going to have to wait a bit.
#TTRPG
So the of Cogs &Monsters play packet is probably going to have to wait a bit.
#TTRPG
I'm trying to work on my playtest packet and am looking for some good quickstart guides to use as inspiration and jumpstart this late-afternoon brain.
What's really worked for you?
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
What's really worked for you?
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
January 22, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Some new projects have hit my radar, one of which might actually pay something.
So the of Cogs &Monsters play packet is probably going to have to wait a bit.
#TTRPG
So the of Cogs &Monsters play packet is probably going to have to wait a bit.
#TTRPG
Crucible of Aether went live on kickstarter today.
Living Metal has really knocked it out of the park with an excessively polished work that has no business coming from a tiny little indy company.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
The downloadable demo alone is beautiful.
#TTRPG
Living Metal has really knocked it out of the park with an excessively polished work that has no business coming from a tiny little indy company.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
The downloadable demo alone is beautiful.
#TTRPG
January 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Crucible of Aether went live on kickstarter today.
Living Metal has really knocked it out of the park with an excessively polished work that has no business coming from a tiny little indy company.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
The downloadable demo alone is beautiful.
#TTRPG
Living Metal has really knocked it out of the park with an excessively polished work that has no business coming from a tiny little indy company.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/366...
The downloadable demo alone is beautiful.
#TTRPG
We've all got our 400lbs of something that we've let build up.
Wobble's is literal and he has been brave enough to share his journey with us including the rough early days like today.
Let's give him our support while he inspires us all to take the hard path on the road to healthy.
#wobblefit
Wobble's is literal and he has been brave enough to share his journey with us including the rough early days like today.
Let's give him our support while he inspires us all to take the hard path on the road to healthy.
#wobblefit
Today was a tough day after yesterday's gym day, but it was a beautiful day outside and I enjoyed the walk.
Even if it was cold and the halfway picnic table keeps taunting me. Complaining is #3 on the schedule.
#wobblefit
Even if it was cold and the halfway picnic table keeps taunting me. Complaining is #3 on the schedule.
#wobblefit
"Punch a goblin" is the new "Eat that frog" #shorts #wobblefit
YouTube video by WobbleRocket
youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We've all got our 400lbs of something that we've let build up.
Wobble's is literal and he has been brave enough to share his journey with us including the rough early days like today.
Let's give him our support while he inspires us all to take the hard path on the road to healthy.
#wobblefit
Wobble's is literal and he has been brave enough to share his journey with us including the rough early days like today.
Let's give him our support while he inspires us all to take the hard path on the road to healthy.
#wobblefit
Rich Burlew is a big name in the TTRPG industry. Make sure you're following the real deal and not the imitator.
@rich-burlew.bsky.social
Hopefully he gets his atproto set up soon so it's a bit more obvious.
@rich-burlew.bsky.social
Hopefully he gets his atproto set up soon so it's a bit more obvious.
In November, an account claiming to be Rich Burlew of Order of the Stick joined Bsky.
Now that the real @rich-burlew.bsky.social has joined, the account is now claiming to be a parody.
Here's a chat interaction I had with the impersonating account, @ richburlew.
#ttrpg #dnd
Now that the real @rich-burlew.bsky.social has joined, the account is now claiming to be a parody.
Here's a chat interaction I had with the impersonating account, @ richburlew.
#ttrpg #dnd
January 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Rich Burlew is a big name in the TTRPG industry. Make sure you're following the real deal and not the imitator.
@rich-burlew.bsky.social
Hopefully he gets his atproto set up soon so it's a bit more obvious.
@rich-burlew.bsky.social
Hopefully he gets his atproto set up soon so it's a bit more obvious.
Update on The Goblins are Revolting, there are two political factions.
Revolutionaries who want to free the goblins from the oppression of the Ogre, Groff Ear-Taker and the counter revolutionaries that support submitting to Groff Ear-Taker.
#TTRPG
#TTRRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
Revolutionaries who want to free the goblins from the oppression of the Ogre, Groff Ear-Taker and the counter revolutionaries that support submitting to Groff Ear-Taker.
#TTRPG
#TTRRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
I know it's important to be a fan of your own work, but I cannot express how much I'm loving writing Unheroic.
Looking at a goblin uprising for playtest purposes.
Maybe I'll call it, "The Goblins are Revolting" if someone hasn't beaten me to it.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
Looking at a goblin uprising for playtest purposes.
Maybe I'll call it, "The Goblins are Revolting" if someone hasn't beaten me to it.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
December 30, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Update on The Goblins are Revolting, there are two political factions.
Revolutionaries who want to free the goblins from the oppression of the Ogre, Groff Ear-Taker and the counter revolutionaries that support submitting to Groff Ear-Taker.
#TTRPG
#TTRRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
Revolutionaries who want to free the goblins from the oppression of the Ogre, Groff Ear-Taker and the counter revolutionaries that support submitting to Groff Ear-Taker.
#TTRPG
#TTRRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
I know it's important to be a fan of your own work, but I cannot express how much I'm loving writing Unheroic.
Looking at a goblin uprising for playtest purposes.
Maybe I'll call it, "The Goblins are Revolting" if someone hasn't beaten me to it.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
Looking at a goblin uprising for playtest purposes.
Maybe I'll call it, "The Goblins are Revolting" if someone hasn't beaten me to it.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
December 27, 2024 at 6:46 PM
I know it's important to be a fan of your own work, but I cannot express how much I'm loving writing Unheroic.
Looking at a goblin uprising for playtest purposes.
Maybe I'll call it, "The Goblins are Revolting" if someone hasn't beaten me to it.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
Looking at a goblin uprising for playtest purposes.
Maybe I'll call it, "The Goblins are Revolting" if someone hasn't beaten me to it.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
#RulesLite
#Goblin
Steal this idea!
A bakery uses mimic goo in their cakes and frosting.
A batch of underbaked pastries have gone missing and are loose in town.
The party must answer the Question.
"Is it cake?"
#TTRPG
#Adventure
A bakery uses mimic goo in their cakes and frosting.
A batch of underbaked pastries have gone missing and are loose in town.
The party must answer the Question.
"Is it cake?"
#TTRPG
#Adventure
December 27, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Steal this idea!
A bakery uses mimic goo in their cakes and frosting.
A batch of underbaked pastries have gone missing and are loose in town.
The party must answer the Question.
"Is it cake?"
#TTRPG
#Adventure
A bakery uses mimic goo in their cakes and frosting.
A batch of underbaked pastries have gone missing and are loose in town.
The party must answer the Question.
"Is it cake?"
#TTRPG
#Adventure
Yeah griffons, owlbears, and hippogriffs are fun, but don't forget that there are some very cool real animals in this world like the pangolin!
#TTRPG
#TTRPG
I think 2025 should be the year we add more Pangolin and fantasy variations of them to our TTRPGs.
Not enough love for these funky little mammalian tanks.
Giant Pangolin as a mount?
Hell yeah.
Dire Pangolin that basically looks like a shield wall?
Awesome.
They're such funky little guys.
Not enough love for these funky little mammalian tanks.
Giant Pangolin as a mount?
Hell yeah.
Dire Pangolin that basically looks like a shield wall?
Awesome.
They're such funky little guys.
December 26, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Yeah griffons, owlbears, and hippogriffs are fun, but don't forget that there are some very cool real animals in this world like the pangolin!
#TTRPG
#TTRPG
Nothing like seeing that the four people who just started following me are all real human nerds instead of the politibots that mass follow everyone.
Especially right after I post about working on Unheroic.
'Sup nerds!
Especially right after I post about working on Unheroic.
'Sup nerds!
December 24, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Nothing like seeing that the four people who just started following me are all real human nerds instead of the politibots that mass follow everyone.
Especially right after I post about working on Unheroic.
'Sup nerds!
Especially right after I post about working on Unheroic.
'Sup nerds!
Fun fact about 4 attributes and a 2d4-based system. The attributes become a hidden third die when players rank them from 4 to 1 to assign value.
This little side project is designing itself.
Stay tuned to learn about the different styles of danger monsters and heroes provide.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
This little side project is designing itself.
Stay tuned to learn about the different styles of danger monsters and heroes provide.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
I keep coming back to this and now have a side project for when I've got writer's block.
Attributes
-Awkardness
-Clumsiness
-Foolishness
-Weakness
You roll to 2d4 and add the stat. If you roll under the target, you overcome the challenge.
Calling it "Unheroic" for now
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
Attributes
-Awkardness
-Clumsiness
-Foolishness
-Weakness
You roll to 2d4 and add the stat. If you roll under the target, you overcome the challenge.
Calling it "Unheroic" for now
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
I very much love this idea of negative stats as a theme where you are defined by weaknesses instead of strengths.
It's a whole vibe around which you would build a game.
It's a whole vibe around which you would build a game.
December 24, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Fun fact about 4 attributes and a 2d4-based system. The attributes become a hidden third die when players rank them from 4 to 1 to assign value.
This little side project is designing itself.
Stay tuned to learn about the different styles of danger monsters and heroes provide.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
This little side project is designing itself.
Stay tuned to learn about the different styles of danger monsters and heroes provide.
#TTRPG
#TTRPGDesign
December 24, 2024 at 5:30 AM