Inkwell Ideas
@inkwellideas.bsky.social
Makers of TTRPG software Worldographer as well as TTRPG accessories Dungeonmorphs, Sidequest Decks, NPC Portrait Decks, & more.
For our upcoming Kickstarter of monsters based on classic rock/pop/etc song titles/band names, we have an appendix renaming spells with song titles. Linked is our new names of Old School Essentials Magic User spells list.
Other class spell lists & Shadowdark soon.
inkwellideas.com/2026/02/what...
Other class spell lists & Shadowdark soon.
inkwellideas.com/2026/02/what...
What if Classic Magic User Spell Names Were Rock Song Titles?
As you’ve hopefully seen, we’re launching our next Kickstarter soon for two books of monsters based on classic rock/pop/metal/etc song titles and band names. One book will have stats f…
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February 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
For our upcoming Kickstarter of monsters based on classic rock/pop/etc song titles/band names, we have an appendix renaming spells with song titles. Linked is our new names of Old School Essentials Magic User spells list.
Other class spell lists & Shadowdark soon.
inkwellideas.com/2026/02/what...
Other class spell lists & Shadowdark soon.
inkwellideas.com/2026/02/what...
Today's #DriveThru #DotD deal is our Hexploration Decks: Into the Wilderness.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Most cards have imaginative art and charts of location ideas. Several give more options/advice.
Plus, we have a deal on the bundle of all 5 Hexploration Decks! (2 more soon!)
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Most cards have imaginative art and charts of location ideas. Several give more options/advice.
Plus, we have a deal on the bundle of all 5 Hexploration Decks! (2 more soon!)
Hexploration Decks: Into the Wilderness - Inkwell Ideas | Hexploration Decks | DriveThruRPG
Explore untamed regions with the Into the Wilderness Hexploration Deck!
Packed with system‑neutral locations and traits, this deck helps you quickly generate dynamic wilderness points of interest for ...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Today's #DriveThru #DotD deal is our Hexploration Decks: Into the Wilderness.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Most cards have imaginative art and charts of location ideas. Several give more options/advice.
Plus, we have a deal on the bundle of all 5 Hexploration Decks! (2 more soon!)
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Most cards have imaginative art and charts of location ideas. Several give more options/advice.
Plus, we have a deal on the bundle of all 5 Hexploration Decks! (2 more soon!)
Here's a setting map for our classic rock/pop OSR bestiary books! (1 Shadowdark book, 1 for OSE (BX D&D)) This is likely just an appendix, but fun!
As a nod to a fantasy map trope it is Australia. Still playing with font & more locations--post ideas!
More here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
As a nod to a fantasy map trope it is Australia. Still playing with font & more locations--post ideas!
More here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
January 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Here's a setting map for our classic rock/pop OSR bestiary books! (1 Shadowdark book, 1 for OSE (BX D&D)) This is likely just an appendix, but fun!
As a nod to a fantasy map trope it is Australia. Still playing with font & more locations--post ideas!
More here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
As a nod to a fantasy map trope it is Australia. Still playing with font & more locations--post ideas!
More here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Sometimes our work is weird--like making a list of things Fish Heads do and don't do based on the Barnes & Barnes song...
Not sure this will see print (needs work), but it was fun!
Part of a book of OSR monsters based on classic rock songs & band names.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Not sure this will see print (needs work), but it was fun!
Part of a book of OSR monsters based on classic rock songs & band names.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
January 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Sometimes our work is weird--like making a list of things Fish Heads do and don't do based on the Barnes & Barnes song...
Not sure this will see print (needs work), but it was fun!
Part of a book of OSR monsters based on classic rock songs & band names.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Not sure this will see print (needs work), but it was fun!
Part of a book of OSR monsters based on classic rock songs & band names.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
#mapmaking Here is a sample/preview of this month's new map icons that we'll be releasing in a few days. Various settlement types for high/sea/wild elves; surface/underground dwarves; forest/rock gnomes; floating settlements, special locations (Asgard Gate) and much more! As PNGs, use w/most tools!
January 28, 2026 at 9:38 PM
#mapmaking Here is a sample/preview of this month's new map icons that we'll be releasing in a few days. Various settlement types for high/sea/wild elves; surface/underground dwarves; forest/rock gnomes; floating settlements, special locations (Asgard Gate) and much more! As PNGs, use w/most tools!
A couple of new previews for our upcoming Rock & Roar #Kickstarter-- #OSR monsters for the #Shadowdark and #OSE #TTRPGs based on classic rock song titles & band names: inkwellideas.com/2026/01/rock...
Rock & Roar OSR Classic Rock Monsters Bestiary Coming Soon!
In the next few weeks we’re launching a new Kickstarter project with a gnarly concept: An old school RPG bestiary where each creature is inspired by a rock song title or band name! To be rem…
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January 21, 2026 at 10:44 PM
A couple of new previews for our upcoming Rock & Roar #Kickstarter-- #OSR monsters for the #Shadowdark and #OSE #TTRPGs based on classic rock song titles & band names: inkwellideas.com/2026/01/rock...
Another new TTRPG related bookmark! A few weeks ago we made a holiday romance movie generator. This time we have a free Fantasy NPC Generator--a few different types of names, personalities, traits, jobs, and more!
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Fantasy NPC Generator Bookmark
Last month we participated in a fun TTRPG Bookmark game jam. Through it we made a Holiday Romance Movie Generator Bookmark. The experience and result proved that the bookmark format is very useful…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Another new TTRPG related bookmark! A few weeks ago we made a holiday romance movie generator. This time we have a free Fantasy NPC Generator--a few different types of names, personalities, traits, jobs, and more!
inkwellideas.com/2026/01/fant...
inkwellideas.com/2026/01/fant...
10 Puzzle ideas for your TTRPG game: two new twists on beaming a light on a model map, two ideas for a room that must be balanced, an unusual door lock, a false riddle, and more:
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10 Puzzle Ideas for your Tabletop Role-playing Game
Creating puzzles or riddles for a tabletop RPG is a tricky balancing act. You need something challenging enough to feel rewarding, but not so difficult that the group spends an entire session stuck…
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January 2, 2026 at 12:28 AM
10 Puzzle ideas for your TTRPG game: two new twists on beaming a light on a model map, two ideas for a room that must be balanced, an unusual door lock, a false riddle, and more:
inkwellideas.com/2026/01/10-p...
inkwellideas.com/2026/01/10-p...
We made a solo/co-op rpg on a bookmark to create 'Holiday Romance' stories (aka Hallmark holiday movie).
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Tropes: Holiday Romance Solo/Co-op Story Writing Bookmark Game
And now for something completely different… I’ve been secretly enjoying holiday romance movies. Yes, they are formulaic, which means a set of generator tables are a great fit as a gami…
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December 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We made a solo/co-op rpg on a bookmark to create 'Holiday Romance' stories (aka Hallmark holiday movie).
inkwellideas.com/2025/12/trop...
inkwellideas.com/2025/12/trop...
#PAXU Find us this weekend at #PAXUnplugged booth #4118! We've got our Sidequests, Hexploration Decks, NPCs, and more. Get a free sample 30-card deck with several cards from each of our product types, plus a prototype version or our two page solo-co-op DungeonMorph framework to use with any #TTRPG!
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
#PAXU Find us this weekend at #PAXUnplugged booth #4118! We've got our Sidequests, Hexploration Decks, NPCs, and more. Get a free sample 30-card deck with several cards from each of our product types, plus a prototype version or our two page solo-co-op DungeonMorph framework to use with any #TTRPG!
#Hexploration Decks Kickstarter ENDS IN A FEW HOURS! (10:30pm US eastern)! They help you make a more vibrant #DnD / #TTRPG game setting.
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#Hexploration Decks Kickstarter ENDS IN A FEW HOURS! (10:30pm US eastern)! They help you make a more vibrant #DnD / #TTRPG game setting.
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Ready to see you at #GameHoleCon!!! Booth #72.
Learn all about our #TTRPG accessories like our new Hexploration Decks, plus Sidequest Decks, NPC Decks, DungeonMorph Dice & Cards plus a free solo/co-op mini game. Also get signed copies of Sly Flourish/Lazy DM books!
Learn all about our #TTRPG accessories like our new Hexploration Decks, plus Sidequest Decks, NPC Decks, DungeonMorph Dice & Cards plus a free solo/co-op mini game. Also get signed copies of Sly Flourish/Lazy DM books!
October 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Ready to see you at #GameHoleCon!!! Booth #72.
Learn all about our #TTRPG accessories like our new Hexploration Decks, plus Sidequest Decks, NPC Decks, DungeonMorph Dice & Cards plus a free solo/co-op mini game. Also get signed copies of Sly Flourish/Lazy DM books!
Learn all about our #TTRPG accessories like our new Hexploration Decks, plus Sidequest Decks, NPC Decks, DungeonMorph Dice & Cards plus a free solo/co-op mini game. Also get signed copies of Sly Flourish/Lazy DM books!
New preview from our #Hexploration Decks, on Kickstarter now! Cards that help you make a more immersive #Dnd #TTRPG setting.
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
New preview from our #Hexploration Decks, on Kickstarter now! Cards that help you make a more immersive #Dnd #TTRPG setting.
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles!
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
New #Hexploration Decks are on Kickstarter! They help you make a more vibrant #DnD / #TTRPG campaign setting.
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool at the link:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool at the link:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
New #Hexploration Decks are on Kickstarter! They help you make a more vibrant #DnD / #TTRPG campaign setting.
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool at the link:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free hex map tool at the link:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Another preview of our #Hexploration Decks Kickstarter.
How will you choose to develop "The Warrior's Shrine" in your #DnD / #TTRPG campaign?
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Map Tiles.
Free samples + a web hex map tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
How will you choose to develop "The Warrior's Shrine" in your #DnD / #TTRPG campaign?
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Map Tiles.
Free samples + a web hex map tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Another preview of our #Hexploration Decks Kickstarter.
How will you choose to develop "The Warrior's Shrine" in your #DnD / #TTRPG campaign?
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Map Tiles.
Free samples + a web hex map tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
How will you choose to develop "The Warrior's Shrine" in your #DnD / #TTRPG campaign?
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Map Tiles.
Free samples + a web hex map tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
New #Hexploration Decks are on Kickstarter!
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Tools to help you build a better #DnD #TTRPG game.
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Tools to help you build a better #DnD #TTRPG game.
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
New #Hexploration Decks are on Kickstarter!
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Tools to help you build a better #DnD #TTRPG game.
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Tools to help you build a better #DnD #TTRPG game.
Samples & free map tool. Details here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Our new #Hexploration Decks #Kickstarter is on day 5!
Two new decks of campaign setting ideas for your #DnD or #TTRPG game: Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by Dyson Logos.
Free samples + a web hex tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks of campaign setting ideas for your #DnD or #TTRPG game: Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by Dyson Logos.
Free samples + a web hex tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Our new #Hexploration Decks #Kickstarter is on day 5!
Two new decks of campaign setting ideas for your #DnD or #TTRPG game: Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by Dyson Logos.
Free samples + a web hex tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks of campaign setting ideas for your #DnD or #TTRPG game: Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by Dyson Logos.
Free samples + a web hex tool included!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Here is a new video showing off our #Hexploration Deck samples for making a more vibrant #dnd5e or any #ttrpg setting and the new version of the HexLands free hex map web app:
youtu.be/Ooa2oSI6kDc
youtu.be/Ooa2oSI6kDc
Hexploration Decks and HexLands
YouTube video by Inkwell Ideas
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October 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Here is a new video showing off our #Hexploration Deck samples for making a more vibrant #dnd5e or any #ttrpg setting and the new version of the HexLands free hex map web app:
youtu.be/Ooa2oSI6kDc
youtu.be/Ooa2oSI6kDc
New #Hexploration Decks are on Kickstarter!
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Make your #DnD or #TTRPG campaign more vivid!
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free map tool inside:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Make your #DnD or #TTRPG campaign more vivid!
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free map tool inside:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New #Hexploration Decks are on Kickstarter!
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Make your #DnD or #TTRPG campaign more vivid!
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free map tool inside:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Along the Way: roads & curiosities
Strongholds: castles & towers
Make your #DnD or #TTRPG campaign more vivid!
Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles!
Samples & free map tool inside:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Another idea-generator for your next #DnD or #TTRPG campaign setting! Form our new #Hexploration Decks Kickstarting now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
October 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Another idea-generator for your next #DnD or #TTRPG campaign setting! Form our new #Hexploration Decks Kickstarting now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
Our new #Hexploration Decks Kickstarter is live!
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
Bring more intriguing ideas into your campaign setting.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
#DnD #TTRPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
Bring more intriguing ideas into your campaign setting.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
#DnD #TTRPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
October 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Our new #Hexploration Decks Kickstarter is live!
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
Bring more intriguing ideas into your campaign setting.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
#DnD #TTRPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Two new decks—Along the Way & Strongholds—plus past decks and Hex Minimap Tiles by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
Bring more intriguing ideas into your campaign setting.
Free samples + web hex map tool!
#DnD #TTRPG
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...
Big update to our free HexLands web app using art from our friend @dysonlogos.bsky.social to let you generate and edit (& now load/save) hex maps:
inkwellideas.com/roleplaying_...
Caveats: Still a prototype, using a mobile browser isn't ideal (moving objects often pans map instead, etc.)
inkwellideas.com/roleplaying_...
Caveats: Still a prototype, using a mobile browser isn't ideal (moving objects often pans map instead, etc.)
September 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Big update to our free HexLands web app using art from our friend @dysonlogos.bsky.social to let you generate and edit (& now load/save) hex maps:
inkwellideas.com/roleplaying_...
Caveats: Still a prototype, using a mobile browser isn't ideal (moving objects often pans map instead, etc.)
inkwellideas.com/roleplaying_...
Caveats: Still a prototype, using a mobile browser isn't ideal (moving objects often pans map instead, etc.)
New article walking through setting up a starting campaign area (whether it is a hex crawl or not): inkwellideas.com/2025/09/how-...
September 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New article walking through setting up a starting campaign area (whether it is a hex crawl or not): inkwellideas.com/2025/09/how-...
Our Hexploration Decks & Map Tiles have been sent to all* backers! Missed them? They're now in our store:
store.inkwellideas.com/collections/...
Five 56 card decks with art & idea prompts plus a set of 80 laminated hex tiles with art by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
*Link has a scoop for 2 new decks!*
store.inkwellideas.com/collections/...
Five 56 card decks with art & idea prompts plus a set of 80 laminated hex tiles with art by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
*Link has a scoop for 2 new decks!*
Hexploration Decks & Map Tiles
Create new realms with our Hexploration Decks & Tiles! Use the 3″ laminated hex tiles and 100+ reusable static clings to create maps on the fly, then draw inspiration from our decks packed with id...
store.inkwellideas.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Our Hexploration Decks & Map Tiles have been sent to all* backers! Missed them? They're now in our store:
store.inkwellideas.com/collections/...
Five 56 card decks with art & idea prompts plus a set of 80 laminated hex tiles with art by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
*Link has a scoop for 2 new decks!*
store.inkwellideas.com/collections/...
Five 56 card decks with art & idea prompts plus a set of 80 laminated hex tiles with art by @dysonlogos.bsky.social
*Link has a scoop for 2 new decks!*
Enlightenment map icons preview! Each month we make 100+ icons split up among a few styles. These are our settlement (top-down buildings) map icons. We release them at the end of the month. Supporters get these, the prior 2 month's sets, and vote in our theme poll.
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Enlightenment Settlement Map Icons Preview | Inkwell Ideas
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July 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Enlightenment map icons preview! Each month we make 100+ icons split up among a few styles. These are our settlement (top-down buildings) map icons. We release them at the end of the month. Supporters get these, the prior 2 month's sets, and vote in our theme poll.
www.patreon.com/posts/enligh...
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