Joe Raso
@joeraso.bsky.social
he/him. dad. husband. gamer. RPG designer. trying to squeeze money from electrons. lead producer at Ghostfire Gaming. thoughts posted herein are my own.
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The #CORE20RPG is a new approach to d20 fantasy, built on a foundation of freeform characters with no classes and no levels. It turns the aging “pass/fail” core d20 mechanic into fuel for shared storytelling — and you can play for free right now!
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November 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The #CORE20RPG is a new approach to d20 fantasy, built on a foundation of freeform characters with no classes and no levels. It turns the aging “pass/fail” core d20 mechanic into fuel for shared storytelling — and you can play for free right now!
core20rpg.blogspot.com/p/the-core20...
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Greetings friends! Here are a bunch of the latest games from a handful of TTRPG publishers found at this years GameHole Con! ... Indies, biggies, zines, books, games, campaigns, supplements, and more!
chaoticanwriter.com/7-new-ttrpg-...
chaoticanwriter.com/7-new-ttrpg-...
7 New TTRPG Experiences from GameHole Con 2025 - Chaotican Writer
Showcasing the latest tabletop roleplaying games from: Ghostfire Gaming, Splattered Ink Games, Wet Ink Games, Bright Bard Games, Storytellers Forge, Need Games, and Critical Kit Ltd!
chaoticanwriter.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Greetings friends! Here are a bunch of the latest games from a handful of TTRPG publishers found at this years GameHole Con! ... Indies, biggies, zines, books, games, campaigns, supplements, and more!
chaoticanwriter.com/7-new-ttrpg-...
chaoticanwriter.com/7-new-ttrpg-...
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The Dungeons of Drakkenheim for Daggerheart Kickstarter launches in 24 hours. If you like free minis or STL files, you still have time to follow the KS before launch. Very excited for this project! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...
Coming soon: Dungeons of Drakkenheim: Daggerheart
The ENNIE Award winning adventure redesigned for Daggerheart. Levels 1-10 eldritch horror Campaign where Hope dies and Fear reigns.
www.kickstarter.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Dungeons of Drakkenheim for Daggerheart Kickstarter launches in 24 hours. If you like free minis or STL files, you still have time to follow the KS before launch. Very excited for this project! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dun...
Sometimes I hate my game design brain. Even though I'm fully busy with work and personal projects, a new idea has burrowed into my cranium that I can't seem to shake. Gah!
a woman is swimming in the water and saying i do n't think now is the best time .
ALT: a woman is swimming in the water and saying i do n't think now is the best time .
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October 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Sometimes I hate my game design brain. Even though I'm fully busy with work and personal projects, a new idea has burrowed into my cranium that I can't seem to shake. Gah!
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In case you missed it, I provided a collection of advice that I obtained during a handful of TTRPG panels at Game Hole Con 2025. Check it out here!
chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/my-notes-f...
chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/my-notes-f...
My Notes from TTRPG Game Dev Panels! (Dungeon Delve #40)
Today, I'm sharing notes from three of the panels I attended at GameHole Con 2025! Also, an initial peak into future spotlights for Ragnaborg, Splattered Ink Games, Dungeons of Drakkenheim, etc.
chaoticanwriter.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In case you missed it, I provided a collection of advice that I obtained during a handful of TTRPG panels at Game Hole Con 2025. Check it out here!
chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/my-notes-f...
chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/my-notes-f...
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Every corner of Etharis embodies a different style of horror & intrigue! It's such a fun playground to create sinister D&D adventures.
youtu.be/SsP1A_XEc54?...
youtu.be/SsP1A_XEc54?...
The Lore of EVERY Grim Hollow Realm Explained! | DnD 5e
YouTube video by Ghostfire Gaming
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October 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Every corner of Etharis embodies a different style of horror & intrigue! It's such a fun playground to create sinister D&D adventures.
youtu.be/SsP1A_XEc54?...
youtu.be/SsP1A_XEc54?...
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Jukebox is over at 70-71 @ipr.bsky.social / Imagining Games booth at Gamehole Con! It never gets old seeing my game on shelves!
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Jukebox is over at 70-71 @ipr.bsky.social / Imagining Games booth at Gamehole Con! It never gets old seeing my game on shelves!
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Following the release of the Grim Hollow Player's Guide on @dndbeyond.bsky.social last month, the Grim Hollow Campaign Guide is now available. These books represent a year and many long days and nights, and I hope they add much to your #dnd games. marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
Grim Hollow: 2024 Bundle - Shop D&D Beyond
<p><strong>Save by purchasing the <em>Player's Guide</em> and <em>Campaign Guide</em> together!</strong></p> <br />
<p>Step into the doomed world of Etharis with the complete Grim Hollow experience. T...
marketplace.dndbeyond.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Following the release of the Grim Hollow Player's Guide on @dndbeyond.bsky.social last month, the Grim Hollow Campaign Guide is now available. These books represent a year and many long days and nights, and I hope they add much to your #dnd games. marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
Just received a copy of “Making Enemies” by @themonstersknow.com Looks like a nice meaty book about RPG monster design that a GM can sink their teeth into! Looking forward to reading it!
September 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Just received a copy of “Making Enemies” by @themonstersknow.com Looks like a nice meaty book about RPG monster design that a GM can sink their teeth into! Looking forward to reading it!
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Starting tomorrow! You can still attend by clicking the link below!
CreatureCon is coming soon!
This is a 100% online convention on Sept 26-28, celebrating all things #Daggerheart
We've got panels, games, and prizes (ty @drivethrurpg.com & @demiplane.com !)
Get tickets here: incredible-creatures-for-daggerheart.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
This is a 100% online convention on Sept 26-28, celebrating all things #Daggerheart
We've got panels, games, and prizes (ty @drivethrurpg.com & @demiplane.com !)
Get tickets here: incredible-creatures-for-daggerheart.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Starting tomorrow! You can still attend by clicking the link below!
@justiceraminarman.bsky.social I picked up the new Heroes of the Borderlands starter set yesterday. Fantastic work! Congrats to you and the team for making such a great product. Well done!
September 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
@justiceraminarman.bsky.social I picked up the new Heroes of the Borderlands starter set yesterday. Fantastic work! Congrats to you and the team for making such a great product. Well done!
We're in the final days of our Aetherial Expanse - Dreams of the Drowned God Kickstarter. Are you ready to climb aboard?
Ghostfire Gaming's latest 5e hardback adventure--Aetherial Expanse: Dreams of the Drowned God--is now live on Kickstarter.
Climb aboard our campaign to experience a swashbuckling adventure to save the Starlight Seas of the Aetherial Expanse.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Climb aboard our campaign to experience a swashbuckling adventure to save the Starlight Seas of the Aetherial Expanse.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
Aetherial Expanse: Dreams of the Drowned God
Embark on a plane-spanning 5E 2024 adventure full of mystery, war, and cosmic catastrophe.
www.kickstarter.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We're in the final days of our Aetherial Expanse - Dreams of the Drowned God Kickstarter. Are you ready to climb aboard?
Ken Dryden was one of the few sports figures who resonated with me growing up. He excelled as a sportsman and an intellectual. Great respect for the man on his passing.
September 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Ken Dryden was one of the few sports figures who resonated with me growing up. He excelled as a sportsman and an intellectual. Great respect for the man on his passing.
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A news-filled day for me! Good friend @zacgoins.bsky.social along with a team of pretty awesome folks, have a Kickstarter for Raptor Ruckus on now. I had a blast playtesting this last year. If you like RPGs, dinosaurs, and fast-paced adventure, check it out!!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/epi...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/epi...
Raptor Ruckus RPG
Claw your way through a park on the edge of extinction. A survival horror tabletop game.
www.kickstarter.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A news-filled day for me! Good friend @zacgoins.bsky.social along with a team of pretty awesome folks, have a Kickstarter for Raptor Ruckus on now. I had a blast playtesting this last year. If you like RPGs, dinosaurs, and fast-paced adventure, check it out!!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/epi...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/epi...
More great news to share!
Grim Hollow Player's Guide is now on DnD Beyond, with the Campaign Guide coming next month. Another milestone representing metric tonnes of work by @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social and @dndbeyond.bsky.social teams to make it happen!
marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
Grim Hollow Player's Guide is now on DnD Beyond, with the Campaign Guide coming next month. Another milestone representing metric tonnes of work by @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social and @dndbeyond.bsky.social teams to make it happen!
marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
Grim Hollow: 2024 Bundle - Shop D&D Beyond
<p><strong>Save by purchasing the <em>Player's Guide</em> and <em>Campaign Guide</em> together!</strong></p> <br />
<p>Step into the doomed world of Etharis with the complete Grim Hollow experience. T...
marketplace.dndbeyond.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
More great news to share!
Grim Hollow Player's Guide is now on DnD Beyond, with the Campaign Guide coming next month. Another milestone representing metric tonnes of work by @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social and @dndbeyond.bsky.social teams to make it happen!
marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
Grim Hollow Player's Guide is now on DnD Beyond, with the Campaign Guide coming next month. Another milestone representing metric tonnes of work by @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social and @dndbeyond.bsky.social teams to make it happen!
marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBG...
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The pirates over at the Aetherial Expanse Kickstarter have just unlocked a chest full of Aetherium artifacts! There's no way y'all will get to the next stretch goal... right?
August 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The pirates over at the Aetherial Expanse Kickstarter have just unlocked a chest full of Aetherium artifacts! There's no way y'all will get to the next stretch goal... right?
Master Haeck is an Oracle of truth!
The "pick two" triangle of good RPG freelancing qualities is Effective Writing (compelling AND to spec), Meets Deadlines, and Professionalism (pleasant or otherwise to work with), IMO. Having two of those points is enough to get work, having all three makes leads fall in love with you.
Piggybacking on my last posts to point out the things that were impressive about Shay’s writing that got them hired, because they’re good lessons for everyone in TTRPG writing.
They had:
-Good grammar and spelling
-Adherence to our style guide
-An understanding of the mechanics
-Prompt turnovers
They had:
-Good grammar and spelling
-Adherence to our style guide
-An understanding of the mechanics
-Prompt turnovers
August 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Master Haeck is an Oracle of truth!
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You have until tomorrow to pick up my #dnd #eberron adventure The Night Land at no cost on the @dmsguild.com. I love the story that many adventure writers and I got to bring to life from the imagination of @beholderpie.bsky.social so I wanted to share it with folks! www.dmsguild.com/product/2964...
EB-01 The Night Land - D&D Adventurers League | Dungeon Masters Guild
This adventure is free for the community claim from Aug 19-25. Enjoy the first chapter of this Eberron Adventurer's Leag
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August 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
You have until tomorrow to pick up my #dnd #eberron adventure The Night Land at no cost on the @dmsguild.com. I love the story that many adventure writers and I got to bring to life from the imagination of @beholderpie.bsky.social so I wanted to share it with folks! www.dmsguild.com/product/2964...
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DREAMS OF THE DROWNED GOD has passed 700% funded!! The stretch goal to add a pirate's booty of new Aetherium Magic Items doesn't look so far off now 👀 @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social
🔗: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
🔗: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
August 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
DREAMS OF THE DROWNED GOD has passed 700% funded!! The stretch goal to add a pirate's booty of new Aetherium Magic Items doesn't look so far off now 👀 @ghostfiregaming.bsky.social
🔗: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
🔗: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
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Ending today! Weapons of Legend - Powered by Draw Steel #mcdm #drawsteel #drawsteelRPG www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
Weapons of Legend - Powered by Draw Steel
Leveled Weapon Treasures for Draw Steel. 50 progressing weapons, each with its own artwork.
www.backerkit.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Ending today! Weapons of Legend - Powered by Draw Steel #mcdm #drawsteel #drawsteelRPG www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j...
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News: D&D in the Heart of London, D&D at the Ballpark, Starter Set Delays, and more!
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI3O...
#DnD #TTRPG
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI3O...
#DnD #TTRPG
August 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
News: D&D in the Heart of London, D&D at the Ballpark, Starter Set Delays, and more!
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI3O...
#DnD #TTRPG
Listen or watch:
masteringdungeons.podbean.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI3O...
#DnD #TTRPG
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Are you going to Gamehole Con? I am too! Come play games with me! www.gameholecon.com/events#conID...
Event Listing
Featuring role-playing games, board games, fantasy and historical miniature gaming, and collectible card games, Gamehole Con is for the fantasy and adventure tabletop gaming enthusiast.
www.gameholecon.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Are you going to Gamehole Con? I am too! Come play games with me! www.gameholecon.com/events#conID...
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Times are very tight and I am looking for work. All the work I can get. Illustrations, cartography, and logo work. Bring it on. Let's make your thing. #dnd #ttrpg
brianfnpatterson.com/contact
brianfnpatterson.com/contact
August 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Times are very tight and I am looking for work. All the work I can get. Illustrations, cartography, and logo work. Bring it on. Let's make your thing. #dnd #ttrpg
brianfnpatterson.com/contact
brianfnpatterson.com/contact
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Eberron adventure from Shawn Merwin is free until the 25th of Aug 2025 #eberron #dnd #ttrpg
www.dmsguild.com/m/product/29...
www.dmsguild.com/m/product/29...
Dungeon Masters Guild
www.dmsguild.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Eberron adventure from Shawn Merwin is free until the 25th of Aug 2025 #eberron #dnd #ttrpg
www.dmsguild.com/m/product/29...
www.dmsguild.com/m/product/29...