Kelly Whyte
@kellywhyte.bsky.social
TTRPG designer, kiwi, she/her. All works have no genAI.
You can find my games on:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/21159/Kelly-Whyte
https://kellymakesgames.itch.io/
DMs open for reviewers, podcast invites, etc.
You can find my games on:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/21159/Kelly-Whyte
https://kellymakesgames.itch.io/
DMs open for reviewers, podcast invites, etc.
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There's never a great time to do promo these days but here we go, gotta eat.
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
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"Flying in on helicopters and expressing sympathy for stricken families and communities is pointless if your policies are failing to address climate change, and making matters worse. New Zealanders who want a different kind of world, and a different kind of politics have choices to make this year."
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 AM
"Flying in on helicopters and expressing sympathy for stricken families and communities is pointless if your policies are failing to address climate change, and making matters worse. New Zealanders who want a different kind of world, and a different kind of politics have choices to make this year."
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Happy biscuit tin nerd early Christmas to all who celebrate
January 29, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Happy biscuit tin nerd early Christmas to all who celebrate
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📼 NEW DESIGN DOCUMENTARY!
Making The Eternal Ruins RPG
I speak to Sam Carr, @felixisaacs.bsky.social, and Rob Leigh about how they translated an art worldbuilding project into a gameable object, and how they learned to collaborate on this big project!
Making The Eternal Ruins RPG
I speak to Sam Carr, @felixisaacs.bsky.social, and Rob Leigh about how they translated an art worldbuilding project into a gameable object, and how they learned to collaborate on this big project!
Making The Eternal Ruins RPG (ft. Sam Carr, Felix Isaacs, Rob Leigh)
open.spotify.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM
📼 NEW DESIGN DOCUMENTARY!
Making The Eternal Ruins RPG
I speak to Sam Carr, @felixisaacs.bsky.social, and Rob Leigh about how they translated an art worldbuilding project into a gameable object, and how they learned to collaborate on this big project!
Making The Eternal Ruins RPG
I speak to Sam Carr, @felixisaacs.bsky.social, and Rob Leigh about how they translated an art worldbuilding project into a gameable object, and how they learned to collaborate on this big project!
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💖$561 worth of games for $10!💖
Thankyou so much to @gothhoblin.me & everyone who's donated games for this! We're raising money for my son to sit his GCSEs (we have to pay for them) Please support/share to help him reach his dreams!🙏💚💖💙https://itch.io/b/3469/path-to-education-mutual-aid-ttrpg-bundle
Thankyou so much to @gothhoblin.me & everyone who's donated games for this! We're raising money for my son to sit his GCSEs (we have to pay for them) Please support/share to help him reach his dreams!🙏💚💖💙https://itch.io/b/3469/path-to-education-mutual-aid-ttrpg-bundle
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle by gothHoblin and 31 others
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle: 111 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 6, 2026 at 9:56 AM
💖$561 worth of games for $10!💖
Thankyou so much to @gothhoblin.me & everyone who's donated games for this! We're raising money for my son to sit his GCSEs (we have to pay for them) Please support/share to help him reach his dreams!🙏💚💖💙https://itch.io/b/3469/path-to-education-mutual-aid-ttrpg-bundle
Thankyou so much to @gothhoblin.me & everyone who's donated games for this! We're raising money for my son to sit his GCSEs (we have to pay for them) Please support/share to help him reach his dreams!🙏💚💖💙https://itch.io/b/3469/path-to-education-mutual-aid-ttrpg-bundle
Credit to @spiritcrowart.bsky.social on the kākāpō-bear and @pentragon-zei.bsky.social on the pepeketua, follow the good eggs.
There's never a great time to do promo these days but here we go, gotta eat.
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Credit to @spiritcrowart.bsky.social on the kākāpō-bear and @pentragon-zei.bsky.social on the pepeketua, follow the good eggs.
There's never a great time to do promo these days but here we go, gotta eat.
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
January 25, 2026 at 10:57 PM
There's never a great time to do promo these days but here we go, gotta eat.
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
Enjoying the #kākāpō cam? Now you can imagine what the kākāpō-bear's den looks like. If you want to add some #NZ native wildlife to your D&D 5e game, pick up my book:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
#ttrpg #5e
A weird side effect of all kākāpō being named and monitored: we sound like we're small town gossips keeping up with the latest scandals.
Two more #kākāpō matings last night, both on Anchor:
- Boomer 💚 Horton
- Konini 💚 Quill
Here's Boomer during the last breeding season.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
- Boomer 💚 Horton
- Konini 💚 Quill
Here's Boomer during the last breeding season.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
January 25, 2026 at 10:25 AM
A weird side effect of all kākāpō being named and monitored: we sound like we're small town gossips keeping up with the latest scandals.
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Last week no living person had seen a #kakapo lay an egg. Now you can watch it on our webcam: Rakiura laid her second today (15:01 on 25/1/2025). She'll probably lay another in 3 days' time. #conservation #kakapo2026 #birds www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
January 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Last week no living person had seen a #kakapo lay an egg. Now you can watch it on our webcam: Rakiura laid her second today (15:01 on 25/1/2025). She'll probably lay another in 3 days' time. #conservation #kakapo2026 #birds www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
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There's a nice relaxing kākāpō stream you can watch online instead of, i dunno, other stuff
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura live stream
Watch the live stream of Rakiura the kākāpō on the remote, predator-free island of Whenua Hou/Codfish Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the first breeding season for this critically threatened ...
www.doc.govt.nz
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 AM
There's a nice relaxing kākāpō stream you can watch online instead of, i dunno, other stuff
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
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Buy the physical comic book! I have lots left and stocktake is coming up! They gotta go!
ko-fi.com/s/aa2e2ff0c9
ko-fi.com/s/aa2e2ff0c9
QUEST SPROUT Comic Book - Matthew Wills (@swordscomic)'s Ko-fi Shop
The Adventures of Quest Sprout as an A5 zine, covering the story in chronological order from Quest Sprout's introduction up until his encounters with ...
ko-fi.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Buy the physical comic book! I have lots left and stocktake is coming up! They gotta go!
ko-fi.com/s/aa2e2ff0c9
ko-fi.com/s/aa2e2ff0c9
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New Kelly kickstarter is always a good time!!!
I've been a bit quiet on the creative front as I get my ducks in a row for my next kickstarter. We're almost ready to announce it! Just a few more days hopefully!
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
Kelly Whyte
Tabletop RPG designer based in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
www.kickstarter.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 AM
New Kelly kickstarter is always a good time!!!
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Ooooh so exciting!!!
I've been a bit quiet on the creative front as I get my ducks in a row for my next kickstarter. We're almost ready to announce it! Just a few more days hopefully!
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
Kelly Whyte
Tabletop RPG designer based in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
www.kickstarter.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Ooooh so exciting!!!
Reposted by Kelly Whyte
I've been a bit quiet on the creative front as I get my ducks in a row for my next kickstarter. We're almost ready to announce it! Just a few more days hopefully!
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
Kelly Whyte
Tabletop RPG designer based in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
www.kickstarter.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I've been a bit quiet on the creative front as I get my ducks in a row for my next kickstarter. We're almost ready to announce it! Just a few more days hopefully!
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
I've been a bit quiet on the creative front as I get my ducks in a row for my next kickstarter. We're almost ready to announce it! Just a few more days hopefully!
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
Kelly Whyte
Tabletop RPG designer based in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
www.kickstarter.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I've been a bit quiet on the creative front as I get my ducks in a row for my next kickstarter. We're almost ready to announce it! Just a few more days hopefully!
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
If you want to be the first to know, follow my KS profile: www.kickstarter.com/profile/lotlwc
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Aotearoa whānau: I have a new interest in how the old COVID tracer app worked, especially regarding privacy and data collection. Do you know where I could find any technical discussions, retrospectives, or people I could chat with about it?
(@thoughtfulnz.bsky.social daaaaaaaad help pls)
(@thoughtfulnz.bsky.social daaaaaaaad help pls)
January 21, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Aotearoa whānau: I have a new interest in how the old COVID tracer app worked, especially regarding privacy and data collection. Do you know where I could find any technical discussions, retrospectives, or people I could chat with about it?
(@thoughtfulnz.bsky.social daaaaaaaad help pls)
(@thoughtfulnz.bsky.social daaaaaaaad help pls)
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wahauw sale for valentines and lunar new year~
running now till 22 feb 👍🐲👍
🔗: www.etsy.com/shop/PentasG...
#etsysale #etsyshop #sticker #stickershop
running now till 22 feb 👍🐲👍
🔗: www.etsy.com/shop/PentasG...
#etsysale #etsyshop #sticker #stickershop
![There's a double sale! (valentine's and lunar new year) All goods 20% off me store :]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hlfcha5idqqn44wjwy4fnb42/bafkreiecxqbrwje7dkfqrorxtyv5cfao4tidqhswpe26q5tf746prbznfm@jpeg)
January 20, 2026 at 8:39 PM
wahauw sale for valentines and lunar new year~
running now till 22 feb 👍🐲👍
🔗: www.etsy.com/shop/PentasG...
#etsysale #etsyshop #sticker #stickershop
running now till 22 feb 👍🐲👍
🔗: www.etsy.com/shop/PentasG...
#etsysale #etsyshop #sticker #stickershop
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Education should be free. Especially for children. All children. Unfortunately it's not, but do not fear! You can help one kid get his GCSEs and grab yourself a fuckton of awesome games in the process! (Seriously there are so many good games in there)
✨💖Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle -- 111 games for just $10 💖✨
There are SO many amazing games in this bundle; we're so grateful for everyone who has helped out by including their work. I'll be highlighting a bunch in the replies later today!
In the meantime, grab a bargain 🥰
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
There are SO many amazing games in this bundle; we're so grateful for everyone who has helped out by including their work. I'll be highlighting a bunch in the replies later today!
In the meantime, grab a bargain 🥰
itch.io/b/3469/path-...
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle by gothHoblin and 31 others
Path to Education - Mutual Aid TTRPG Bundle: 111 items for $10.00
itch.io
January 7, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Education should be free. Especially for children. All children. Unfortunately it's not, but do not fear! You can help one kid get his GCSEs and grab yourself a fuckton of awesome games in the process! (Seriously there are so many good games in there)
Reposted by Kelly Whyte
Just recorded my first Wait, Roll That Again of the year!
This is my game design commentary/documentary podcast that I'm soft-rebooting to focus on other people's TTRPGs!
You can read about the show here:
mixuppixels.pika.page/posts/the-fu...
This is my game design commentary/documentary podcast that I'm soft-rebooting to focus on other people's TTRPGs!
You can read about the show here:
mixuppixels.pika.page/posts/the-fu...
The Future of Wait, Roll That Again! - MixUpPixels
I've always loved the acknowledgements part of a book; that little chapter at the beginning or end where the author talks directly to you about the story’s conception. I was...
mixuppixels.pika.page
January 20, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Just recorded my first Wait, Roll That Again of the year!
This is my game design commentary/documentary podcast that I'm soft-rebooting to focus on other people's TTRPGs!
You can read about the show here:
mixuppixels.pika.page/posts/the-fu...
This is my game design commentary/documentary podcast that I'm soft-rebooting to focus on other people's TTRPGs!
You can read about the show here:
mixuppixels.pika.page/posts/the-fu...
Reposted by Kelly Whyte
Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa Arts Access Aotearoa has a fellowship open for applications from Deaf and Disabled Artists
closes 5pm, Tuesday 3rd Feb
Here's blog post by Kim Anderson, 2025 recipient of the fellowship:
closes 5pm, Tuesday 3rd Feb
Here's blog post by Kim Anderson, 2025 recipient of the fellowship:
Fellowship opens doors to possibilities
What makes life, particularly a creative one, easier and more enjoyable for disabled people? Access. And that’s what the Whakahoa Kaitoi Whanaketanga Creative New Zealand Deaf and Disabled Artists Fel...
artsaccess.org.nz
January 20, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa Arts Access Aotearoa has a fellowship open for applications from Deaf and Disabled Artists
closes 5pm, Tuesday 3rd Feb
Here's blog post by Kim Anderson, 2025 recipient of the fellowship:
closes 5pm, Tuesday 3rd Feb
Here's blog post by Kim Anderson, 2025 recipient of the fellowship:
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🪦 gothHoblin's Grimoire is closing its pages - but before we shuffle off this mortal coil, we're awarding 6x $50 USD micro grants to ttrpg designers or content creators that could use a small boost.
If this is you, apply using the form below. Open until Jan 31!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If this is you, apply using the form below. Open until Jan 31!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
🪦 gothHoblin's Grimoire is closing its pages - but before we shuffle off this mortal coil, we're awarding 6x $50 USD micro grants to ttrpg designers or content creators that could use a small boost.
If this is you, apply using the form below. Open until Jan 31!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If this is you, apply using the form below. Open until Jan 31!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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The Fear & Fantasy bundle is halfway through, if you want to pick up a ton of dark fantasy TTRPGs, comics, and games you can find them right here: itch.io/b/3430/fear-...
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
January 18, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The Fear & Fantasy bundle is halfway through, if you want to pick up a ton of dark fantasy TTRPGs, comics, and games you can find them right here: itch.io/b/3430/fear-...
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
The Fear & Fantasy bundle is halfway through, if you want to pick up a ton of dark fantasy TTRPGs, comics, and games you can find them right here: itch.io/b/3430/fear-...
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
January 18, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The Fear & Fantasy bundle is halfway through, if you want to pick up a ton of dark fantasy TTRPGs, comics, and games you can find them right here: itch.io/b/3430/fear-...
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
Check out just some of the twenty titles in the image below!
#ttrpg #fantasy #horror
One of the most fun things to learn about are bee mimics; flies that have evolved to look like bees for various reasons. Now I can't stop spotting them in the wild.
Also go vote for bug of the year: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2026-bug-of-...
#bug #entomology
Also go vote for bug of the year: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2026-bug-of-...
#bug #entomology
January 17, 2026 at 11:23 PM
One of the most fun things to learn about are bee mimics; flies that have evolved to look like bees for various reasons. Now I can't stop spotting them in the wild.
Also go vote for bug of the year: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2026-bug-of-...
#bug #entomology
Also go vote for bug of the year: bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/2026-bug-of-...
#bug #entomology
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This grant is also open to creators of Solo and Duet TTRPGs
In 2025 we raised ~$300 to fund a new website which remains unspent. As our final act upon this material plane, we will be using that money to award 6x $50 USD micro grants to ttrpg designers or content creators that could use a small boost.
APPLY HERE before Jan 31: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
APPLY HERE before Jan 31: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This grant is also open to creators of Solo and Duet TTRPGs