Evil Hat
@evilhat.bsky.social
Turning Passion into Great Games! Publisher of Fate, Monster of the Week, Blades in the Dark, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, and other games. www.evilhat.com
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This was a fun one. I played cosmic horror tinkerbell.
I've got three Party of One episodes I think really showcase what makes the mystery resolution mechanics in Carved From Brindlewood games work:
1, our Apocalypse Keys game with @kierongillen.bsky.social
www.partyofonepodcast.com/2025/09/14/4...
1, our Apocalypse Keys game with @kierongillen.bsky.social
www.partyofonepodcast.com/2025/09/14/4...
467 - Apocalypse Keys with Kieron Gillen - Party Of One
Kieron is the writer behind some of my favorite comics, including Young Avengers, Journey Into Mystery, and The Wicked + The Divine. His latest works include The Power Fantasy, about the six superpowe...
www.partyofonepodcast.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This was a fun one. I played cosmic horror tinkerbell.
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Every time Designers & Dragons: Origins hits a stretch, backers pick a new chapter to add to The Adventurers' Hoard. This exclusive PDF is now over twice the size of the 57-page free public preview!
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Every time Designers & Dragons: Origins hits a stretch, backers pick a new chapter to add to The Adventurers' Hoard. This exclusive PDF is now over twice the size of the 57-page free public preview!
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Every time Designers & Dragons: Origins hits a stretch, backers pick a new chapter to add to The Adventurers' Hoard. This exclusive PDF is now over twice the size of the 57-page free public preview!
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Every time Designers & Dragons: Origins hits a stretch, backers pick a new chapter to add to The Adventurers' Hoard. This exclusive PDF is now over twice the size of the 57-page free public preview!
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
We just launched a new poll. Back today and cast your vote!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
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Last week I talked with Ben Riggs in what I think will be my next-to-last interview for Designers & Dragons: Origins. We talked a bit about the books themselves, but mainly we talked about our individual views of early Dungeons & Dragons history, which we've now both written about.
This is an RPG historian you have to hear from- A conversation with Shannon Appelcline Episode 78
YouTube video by Reading D&D Aloud
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November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Last week I talked with Ben Riggs in what I think will be my next-to-last interview for Designers & Dragons: Origins. We talked a bit about the books themselves, but mainly we talked about our individual views of early Dungeons & Dragons history, which we've now both written about.
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Last Kiss crowdfunding campaign is LIVE www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...
My new TTRPG from Luck of the Harbor is here! Get the Quickstart right away! Please come join me for this. I have never been more excited about a game I worked on. I have never cared more.
I truly think you will love it!
My new TTRPG from Luck of the Harbor is here! Get the Quickstart right away! Please come join me for this. I have never been more excited about a game I worked on. I have never cared more.
I truly think you will love it!
Last Kiss
Ever feel like the world is out to get you? It is.
A TTRPG of unheroic teens facing down the end of the inevitable world. You're the main character, with all the misery that entails. How will you mak...
www.backerkit.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Last Kiss crowdfunding campaign is LIVE www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...
My new TTRPG from Luck of the Harbor is here! Get the Quickstart right away! Please come join me for this. I have never been more excited about a game I worked on. I have never cared more.
I truly think you will love it!
My new TTRPG from Luck of the Harbor is here! Get the Quickstart right away! Please come join me for this. I have never been more excited about a game I worked on. I have never cared more.
I truly think you will love it!
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A Trophy, a Heretic, and a Mistake walk into a bar...
The newest episode of Godkiller: Qismat is now live on twitch! You do not want to miss this next chapter in our fantastic adventure: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
The newest episode of Godkiller: Qismat is now live on twitch! You do not want to miss this next chapter in our fantastic adventure: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
November 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A Trophy, a Heretic, and a Mistake walk into a bar...
The newest episode of Godkiller: Qismat is now live on twitch! You do not want to miss this next chapter in our fantastic adventure: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
The newest episode of Godkiller: Qismat is now live on twitch! You do not want to miss this next chapter in our fantastic adventure: www.twitch.tv/pantslesstab...
Less than $70 away from our next stretch👇
Delve into the early history of the hobby. Designers & Dragons: Origins examines the inspiration, design, lore, and stumbles behind *each and every product* TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1E.
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Less than $70 away from our next stretch👇
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Delve into the early history of the hobby. Designers & Dragons: Origins examines the inspiration, design, lore, and stumbles behind *each and every product* TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1E.
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Delve into the early history of the hobby. Designers & Dragons: Origins examines the inspiration, design, lore, and stumbles behind *each and every product* TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1E.
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
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Introducing Afterlight, a post apocalyptic AP audio series using Blades in the Dark.
With @sirutherford.com as GM, and @ameliasom.com @emcarlson.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social & Sean Depner.
Episode one drops Nov 14th at 12noon PST wherever pods are cast.
Until then, keep the lights on 💡
With @sirutherford.com as GM, and @ameliasom.com @emcarlson.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social & Sean Depner.
Episode one drops Nov 14th at 12noon PST wherever pods are cast.
Until then, keep the lights on 💡
November 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Introducing Afterlight, a post apocalyptic AP audio series using Blades in the Dark.
With @sirutherford.com as GM, and @ameliasom.com @emcarlson.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social & Sean Depner.
Episode one drops Nov 14th at 12noon PST wherever pods are cast.
Until then, keep the lights on 💡
With @sirutherford.com as GM, and @ameliasom.com @emcarlson.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social & Sean Depner.
Episode one drops Nov 14th at 12noon PST wherever pods are cast.
Until then, keep the lights on 💡
Delve into the early history of the hobby. Designers & Dragons: Origins examines the inspiration, design, lore, and stumbles behind *each and every product* TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1E.
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Delve into the early history of the hobby. Designers & Dragons: Origins examines the inspiration, design, lore, and stumbles behind *each and every product* TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1E.
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
Pledge today to access the expanded 140 page backer-only PDF!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...
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Most of the games we've published in the last 10 years (ie Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Blades in the Dark) either use the Powered by the Apocalypse engine or are hugely influenced by it.
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
Here We GO! Come along, my dearies!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Most of the games we've published in the last 10 years (ie Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Blades in the Dark) either use the Powered by the Apocalypse engine or are hugely influenced by it.
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
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Here's an interesting question for people who like APs.
Do you watch/listen to the session 0 if provided? Do you do so first before getting into the episodes, or do you like to dig in retroactively?
Do you watch/listen to the session 0 if provided? Do you do so first before getting into the episodes, or do you like to dig in retroactively?
November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Here's an interesting question for people who like APs.
Do you watch/listen to the session 0 if provided? Do you do so first before getting into the episodes, or do you like to dig in retroactively?
Do you watch/listen to the session 0 if provided? Do you do so first before getting into the episodes, or do you like to dig in retroactively?
It doesn't matter if a project is two pages or *checks notes* 1400, Karen has handled it all. She does terrific work for us. She will do the same great job for you.
Hi friends! I am now booking editing and proofreading projects starting in January 2026 and beyond.
You might have seen my name listed on the credits page of over 50 tabletop games, including...
You might have seen my name listed on the credits page of over 50 tabletop games, including...
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It doesn't matter if a project is two pages or *checks notes* 1400, Karen has handled it all. She does terrific work for us. She will do the same great job for you.
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If you’d like to hire me, reach out! My full resume is also on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ktwelves/
P.S. I am also on the hunt for part-time or full-time editing positions (remote or hybrid in the Bay Area), if you have any leads!
P.S. I am also on the hunt for part-time or full-time editing positions (remote or hybrid in the Bay Area), if you have any leads!
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If you’d like to hire me, reach out! My full resume is also on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ktwelves/
P.S. I am also on the hunt for part-time or full-time editing positions (remote or hybrid in the Bay Area), if you have any leads!
P.S. I am also on the hunt for part-time or full-time editing positions (remote or hybrid in the Bay Area), if you have any leads!
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If you love RPGs, don’t miss this show looking at the astounding history of our hobby!
Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins!
Renowned RPG historian Shannon Appelcline discusses his new 4-book series capturing the amazing stories behind every OD&D, AD&D, and Basic product!
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
#DnD #TTRPG
Renowned RPG historian Shannon Appelcline discusses his new 4-book series capturing the amazing stories behind every OD&D, AD&D, and Basic product!
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
#DnD #TTRPG
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you love RPGs, don’t miss this show looking at the astounding history of our hobby!
Most of the games we've published in the last 10 years (ie Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Blades in the Dark) either use the Powered by the Apocalypse engine or are hugely influenced by it.
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
Here We GO! Come along, my dearies!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Most of the games we've published in the last 10 years (ie Monster of the Week, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Blades in the Dark) either use the Powered by the Apocalypse engine or are hugely influenced by it.
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
Happy to back this latest incarnation from the Bakers.
Strongly recommend you check it out:
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I was thrilled to talk with Teos and Shawn at @masteringdnd.bsky.social this week. We talked about Designers & Dragons: Origins, of course, but dug into some nice history too: Greyhawk's dungeons, Jack Fred, Palace of the Silver Princess! (The show is nicely indexed, so you can hear what you want!)
Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins! (MD 265)
YouTube video by Mastering Dungeons
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I was thrilled to talk with Teos and Shawn at @masteringdnd.bsky.social this week. We talked about Designers & Dragons: Origins, of course, but dug into some nice history too: Greyhawk's dungeons, Jack Fred, Palace of the Silver Princess! (The show is nicely indexed, so you can hear what you want!)
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Terrific in-depth discussion here with @shannonappelcline.bsky.social on @masteringdnd.bsky.social. Not just about Designers & Dragons: Origins but also covering Shannon's early career in gaming and how he got started documenting the history of TTRPGs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins! (MD 265)
YouTube video by Mastering Dungeons
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Terrific in-depth discussion here with @shannonappelcline.bsky.social on @masteringdnd.bsky.social. Not just about Designers & Dragons: Origins but also covering Shannon's early career in gaming and how he got started documenting the history of TTRPGs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
Terrific in-depth discussion here with @shannonappelcline.bsky.social on @masteringdnd.bsky.social. Not just about Designers & Dragons: Origins but also covering Shannon's early career in gaming and how he got started documenting the history of TTRPGs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
Shannon Appelcline and Designers & Dragons Origins! (MD 265)
YouTube video by Mastering Dungeons
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Terrific in-depth discussion here with @shannonappelcline.bsky.social on @masteringdnd.bsky.social. Not just about Designers & Dragons: Origins but also covering Shannon's early career in gaming and how he got started documenting the history of TTRPGs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f6v...
Girl By Moonlight, cyberpunk, AND a charity stream?? 💪🧨✨
Tune in tonight. 👇
Tune in tonight. 👇
NEO-N is back! Join us tonight at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST for the third episode of our cyberpunk magical girl story featuring @evilhat.bsky.social's Girl By Moonlight and benefiting @feedingamerica.org!
Welcome to the future. Welcome to Garden.
What will take root inside of you?
Welcome to the future. Welcome to Garden.
What will take root inside of you?
November 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Girl By Moonlight, cyberpunk, AND a charity stream?? 💪🧨✨
Tune in tonight. 👇
Tune in tonight. 👇
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November 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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If you're a fan of Fate, or just want to indulge in a campaign world full of twisted, magic-laden weirdness, check out this new KS:
Loin du Feu invites you to leave behind shining knights and epic battles, to wander the rugged paths of a dark, magical France.
Explore it, through illuminated tales and ready-to-play adventures!
Powered by the FATE accelerated system.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
@evilhat.bsky.social
Explore it, through illuminated tales and ready-to-play adventures!
Powered by the FATE accelerated system.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
@evilhat.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
If you're a fan of Fate, or just want to indulge in a campaign world full of twisted, magic-laden weirdness, check out this new KS:
If you're a fan of Fate, or just want to indulge in a campaign world full of twisted, magic-laden weirdness, check out this new KS:
Loin du Feu invites you to leave behind shining knights and epic battles, to wander the rugged paths of a dark, magical France.
Explore it, through illuminated tales and ready-to-play adventures!
Powered by the FATE accelerated system.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
@evilhat.bsky.social
Explore it, through illuminated tales and ready-to-play adventures!
Powered by the FATE accelerated system.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
@evilhat.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
If you're a fan of Fate, or just want to indulge in a campaign world full of twisted, magic-laden weirdness, check out this new KS:
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I picked up a copy of the Atlas of Fantastic Worlds, which is fuckin delightful, and want to tell you that the creators have a new KS up now for a similarly collaborative work (available in English too) www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
November 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I picked up a copy of the Atlas of Fantastic Worlds, which is fuckin delightful, and want to tell you that the creators have a new KS up now for a similarly collaborative work (available in English too) www.kickstarter.com/projects/144...
"Previously, on Deathmatch Island... "
November 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"Previously, on Deathmatch Island... "