Kat Kruger 🦄
@katkruger.bsky.social
Freelance Game Designer, Author & Professional GM 💻 Former DM on d20 Dames 🎙 Author “How to Be More D&D”📕 She/Her 🇨🇦 Latest Work: https://bit.ly/TheCubAdventure
https://linktr.ee/krugerkat
https://linktr.ee/krugerkat
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A pinned update. I'm Kat Kruger, a narrative game designer and author available for freelance or contract work. Let's connect: linktr.ee/krugerkat Interested in hiring me as a professional game master? Check out my StartPlaying profile in the links.
This looks like so much fun! I've contributed to Big Bads in the past both as a designer and actual play "agent" and I love this "Be bad, do crimes" take: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hit...
Coming soon: Big Bads: Most Wanted
Crime is legal! Become a Big Bad with this boss bestiary book for D&D 5e and TTRPGs
www.kickstarter.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM
This looks like so much fun! I've contributed to Big Bads in the past both as a designer and actual play "agent" and I love this "Be bad, do crimes" take: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hit...
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Finished my daily calls (voice mails this morning) begging my reps to not fund the group that could haul me off the street with impunity for "looking Asian".
Now to my regular begging people on social media to please make the calls too. It takes 5 mins. Get over your anxiety - people are dying.
Now to my regular begging people on social media to please make the calls too. It takes 5 mins. Get over your anxiety - people are dying.
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Finished my daily calls (voice mails this morning) begging my reps to not fund the group that could haul me off the street with impunity for "looking Asian".
Now to my regular begging people on social media to please make the calls too. It takes 5 mins. Get over your anxiety - people are dying.
Now to my regular begging people on social media to please make the calls too. It takes 5 mins. Get over your anxiety - people are dying.
A pinned update. I'm Kat Kruger, a narrative game designer and author available for freelance or contract work. Let's connect: linktr.ee/krugerkat Interested in hiring me as a professional game master? Check out my StartPlaying profile in the links.
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
A pinned update. I'm Kat Kruger, a narrative game designer and author available for freelance or contract work. Let's connect: linktr.ee/krugerkat Interested in hiring me as a professional game master? Check out my StartPlaying profile in the links.
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Just a reminder, friends, you are under no obligation to watch videos of violence: By all means, do keep yourself informed by watching or reading reliable news sources, but you don't have to subject yourself to second-hand violence and trauma. Please curate your feed according to your needs.
January 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Just a reminder, friends, you are under no obligation to watch videos of violence: By all means, do keep yourself informed by watching or reading reliable news sources, but you don't have to subject yourself to second-hand violence and trauma. Please curate your feed according to your needs.
A timely reminder that you can turn off autoplay on videos through your settings. Take care, everyone. 🫂
January 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM
A timely reminder that you can turn off autoplay on videos through your settings. Take care, everyone. 🫂
A tale of two countries: In the USA, spent years trying to navigate the system trying to get my bright kid support & wound up paying out of pocket for OT. In Canada, signed up for community centre programs, mentioned he could get dysregulated in certain situations & immediately got FREE 1:1 support.
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
A tale of two countries: In the USA, spent years trying to navigate the system trying to get my bright kid support & wound up paying out of pocket for OT. In Canada, signed up for community centre programs, mentioned he could get dysregulated in certain situations & immediately got FREE 1:1 support.
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Today’s a big for MCDM! Thanks to everyone who made the Crack the Sun crowdfunding campaign a success! It’s gonna be magic! As of today, I’m no longer the Lead Designer of Draw Steel products, and I’m stepping into the role of Game Director of our next RPG, Crows. I can’t wait to play it with you.
January 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Check it out it’s a Wizard holding a Wizard in the Wizards office
January 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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2026 is starting off with a bang in the TTRPG sphere. While I don’t have huge news like my amazing peers who deservedly have taken on some great roles, I’ve got a bunch of cool freelance projects in my inbox that I’m incredibly excited about. 🔥
January 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
2026 is starting off with a bang in the TTRPG sphere. While I don’t have huge news like my amazing peers who deservedly have taken on some great roles, I’ve got a bunch of cool freelance projects in my inbox that I’m incredibly excited about. 🔥
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Many of you will want to practice new skills in 2026, so why not make it sign language? With our award-winning ttrpg INSPIRISLES, you can learn ASL while exploring a mythical kingdom as a descendent of King Arthur.
Available now from @ipr.bsky.social:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Inspir...
Available now from @ipr.bsky.social:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Inspir...
January 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Many of you will want to practice new skills in 2026, so why not make it sign language? With our award-winning ttrpg INSPIRISLES, you can learn ASL while exploring a mythical kingdom as a descendent of King Arthur.
Available now from @ipr.bsky.social:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Inspir...
Available now from @ipr.bsky.social:
www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Inspir...
Always nice to see my book out in the wild, especially when it’s displayed face out. My partner sent this while out shopping this weekend.
December 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Always nice to see my book out in the wild, especially when it’s displayed face out. My partner sent this while out shopping this weekend.
My fave end-of-year projects have all been designing content for @hellomcdm.bsky.social Draw Steel. Looking forward to seeing it all on the other side of playtesting in 2026! 🙏
December 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My fave end-of-year projects have all been designing content for @hellomcdm.bsky.social Draw Steel. Looking forward to seeing it all on the other side of playtesting in 2026! 🙏
If you're looking for a one-shot through Eberron, helping a sphinx foundling of immense (if chaotic) powers -- perhaps playing a Wayfarer paladin or under the group patron of Wayfarers -- consider picking up this adventure that includes these features and more. bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
December 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If you're looking for a one-shot through Eberron, helping a sphinx foundling of immense (if chaotic) powers -- perhaps playing a Wayfarer paladin or under the group patron of Wayfarers -- consider picking up this adventure that includes these features and more. bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
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friendly reminder that you didn't waste your year. any moments of happiness or comfort. any small accomplishments, they all matter. this has been a really hard year, and simply surviving is something to be proud of.
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Cannot stress enough how important end-of-year support is for freelancers, when incoming work basically comes to a standstill.
I have a $3/month Patreon Patreon.com/katkruger
I have a Ko-Fi account ko.fi.com/katkruger
I also just published my first D&D 2024 personal project bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
I have a $3/month Patreon Patreon.com/katkruger
I have a Ko-Fi account ko.fi.com/katkruger
I also just published my first D&D 2024 personal project bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
amidst the Ai nonsense
commission your friends and peers to do art
support their personal projects
subscribe to patreon or ko-fis
who cares about huge corporations anymore? support your friends and peers
commission your friends and peers to do art
support their personal projects
subscribe to patreon or ko-fis
who cares about huge corporations anymore? support your friends and peers
December 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Cannot stress enough how important end-of-year support is for freelancers, when incoming work basically comes to a standstill.
I have a $3/month Patreon Patreon.com/katkruger
I have a Ko-Fi account ko.fi.com/katkruger
I also just published my first D&D 2024 personal project bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
I have a $3/month Patreon Patreon.com/katkruger
I have a Ko-Fi account ko.fi.com/katkruger
I also just published my first D&D 2024 personal project bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
Adam did an incredible job on the layout and design of The Cub!
I worked with @katkruger.bsky.social on The Cub, an adventure for Eberron — it's a take on a very familiar story through a variety of environments and social situations!
www.dmsguild.com/en/product/5...
www.dmsguild.com/en/product/5...
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Adam did an incredible job on the layout and design of The Cub!
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THIS!
Please leave five star reviews for books that you love wherever you can!
Please leave five star reviews for books that you love wherever you can!
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
THIS!
Please leave five star reviews for books that you love wherever you can!
Please leave five star reviews for books that you love wherever you can!
Help! I can no longer use Bluesky on a web browser because of an age verification requirement that also will not allow me to add my birthdate. Is this a widespread issue and will it eventually lock me out of my app also? 😭
December 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Help! I can no longer use Bluesky on a web browser because of an age verification requirement that also will not allow me to add my birthdate. Is this a widespread issue and will it eventually lock me out of my app also? 😭
The Cub is an Eberron adventure for level 6 characters.
Get it here: bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
Journey through the wastelands to protect a foundling of untold powers who needs protection from forces that seek to destroy or manipulate her untold power.
#dnd5e #DungeonsAndDragons
Get it here: bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
Journey through the wastelands to protect a foundling of untold powers who needs protection from forces that seek to destroy or manipulate her untold power.
#dnd5e #DungeonsAndDragons
December 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Cub is an Eberron adventure for level 6 characters.
Get it here: bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
Journey through the wastelands to protect a foundling of untold powers who needs protection from forces that seek to destroy or manipulate her untold power.
#dnd5e #DungeonsAndDragons
Get it here: bit.ly/TheCubAdvent...
Journey through the wastelands to protect a foundling of untold powers who needs protection from forces that seek to destroy or manipulate her untold power.
#dnd5e #DungeonsAndDragons
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December 1, 2025 at 6:32 AM
My first personal project designed for D&D 2024 rules is coming to DMs Guild December 9, 2025. Set in Eberron, it's an homage to everyone's favorite bounty hunter and foundling duo. #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons
December 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
My first personal project designed for D&D 2024 rules is coming to DMs Guild December 9, 2025. Set in Eberron, it's an homage to everyone's favorite bounty hunter and foundling duo. #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons
If you're looking to support your friendly neighborhood game designer this Cyber Monday, may I suggest becoming a member of my Cozy Crew on Patreon? For $3/month you get a little 2-page digital zine with bits of content to add to your TTRPG table. www.patreon.com/cw/KatKruger
Kat Kruger | Patreon
Narrative Game Designer & Author
www.patreon.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If you're looking to support your friendly neighborhood game designer this Cyber Monday, may I suggest becoming a member of my Cozy Crew on Patreon? For $3/month you get a little 2-page digital zine with bits of content to add to your TTRPG table. www.patreon.com/cw/KatKruger
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FREELANCER TIP: THE 25% RULE!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
Just calculated how much I will have to pay in self-employment taxes since I've never been a contract employee before and
Oh my god?????
This is awful?????
The US government finds a new way to devastate me every day 🫠
Oh my god?????
This is awful?????
The US government finds a new way to devastate me every day 🫠
November 30, 2025 at 4:12 AM
FREELANCER TIP: THE 25% RULE!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
The MOMENT payment hits your bank account, calculate 25% of the value of the invoice and then transfer that amount immediately to a savings account and DO NOT TOUCH IT. THAT'S FOR TAXES. Then pay yourself the remaining 75%. Account for this when determining rates!!!
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Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
Reposted by Kat Kruger 🦄
I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...