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Kiotw | Substack
Writer and TTRPG game master. - écrivain et meneur de jeu de rôle sur table. Click to read Kiotw, a Substack publication. Launched 23 days ago.
kiotw.substack.com
Been working on a few big projects, mostly DnD stuff and world building stuff on here : kiotw.substack.com
Finished the first part of #DnD 's tools of the trade rework : homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/DLgHiR...
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
Kiotw’s Tools of the Trades Part 1 - Kiotw
The first part of the series where i give all tools within D&D5e a modular crafting systems for the players to enjoy without giving the DM a headache.
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Finished the first part of #DnD 's tools of the trade rework : homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/DLgHiR...
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
This part having #cook #alchemist and #brewer 's tools.
It's not proof read or tested as of yet so feel free to send me feedback so i can fix the issues
(and thx #homebrewery)
#TTRPG #homebrew
After getting the bones of the system in place i started working on the dungeon of #Pillar-run #TTRPG.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
After getting the bones of the system in place i started working on the dungeon of #Pillar-run #TTRPG.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
Aswell as the story's beginings.
For now what i have in mind is a group of characters going up a pillar from within.
The pillar's inside shift and change over various runs to keep things fresh.
I decided to start making my rogue-like #TTRPG : #Pillar-run.
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I decided to start making my rogue-like #TTRPG : #Pillar-run.
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
With a fresh system that pushes for quick levelling, Noita-like modular spells, Hades inspired boons and rogue-like build creation using all modular weapon making systems !
I just started but i got a lot of ideas and free time !
Writing a messy archive for my #DnD game for the sole purpose of doing various lore dumps along with lies from scam artists without telling the players which is which.
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Writing a messy archive for my #DnD game for the sole purpose of doing various lore dumps along with lies from scam artists without telling the players which is which.
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
#littleGMpleasures #TTRPG
In the ended i used #homebrewery to make the PDF for the bastion system rework.
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In the ended i used #homebrewery to make the PDF for the bastion system rework.
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
There is some markdown to learn but it's simplified on the website.
So i'll just recommend that platform for your homebrew #DnD5e stuff. At least when it comes to the smaller things ^^.
#TTRPG #homebrew
My bastions system rework for #DnD5e is done !
Took much longer to make and i'm not sure of the balance but the system itself is DONE !
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/yj2551...
Give it a look for free and do send me feedback so i can make this even better !
#ttrpg #DnD #bastion #homebrew
Took much longer to make and i'm not sure of the balance but the system itself is DONE !
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/yj2551...
Give it a look for free and do send me feedback so i can make this even better !
#ttrpg #DnD #bastion #homebrew
Dungeons and Bastion - Kiotw
No description.
homebrewery.naturalcrit.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Turns out remaking the whole #D&D5e Bastion system is difficult. i'll post something for people to test soon.
The goal is to make all the complexity at the top and maintenance is just a few numbers to track at each Bastion turn.
Headache free for GMs and easy to port to other #TTRPG s.
The goal is to make all the complexity at the top and maintenance is just a few numbers to track at each Bastion turn.
Headache free for GMs and easy to port to other #TTRPG s.
October 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I was making the #DnD5e Mason’s tools and ended up redoing the Bastion system.
I didn’t realize how strangely built the original Bastion system is, it has a good base with the Bastion turns but the facilities aren’t really good...
Is there a #TTRPG base building system that does this better ?
I didn’t realize how strangely built the original Bastion system is, it has a good base with the Bastion turns but the facilities aren’t really good...
Is there a #TTRPG base building system that does this better ?
October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Starting on a long term project : A roguelike TTRPG !
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
Roguelike TTRPG
A couple of ideas that i've been working on
open.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Starting on a long term project : A roguelike TTRPG !
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG #D&D
Here's the basic concept :
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
October 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I feel like D&D’s bastion system is missing people.
You can build a bastion and get the benefits but when it comes to the workers it talks about making hirelings.
Why not look for the bastion workers, Get their help with quests?
Instead we have a gamey thing that stands out for how boring it is.
You can build a bastion and get the benefits but when it comes to the workers it talks about making hirelings.
Why not look for the bastion workers, Get their help with quests?
Instead we have a gamey thing that stands out for how boring it is.
October 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I feel like D&D’s bastion system is missing people.
You can build a bastion and get the benefits but when it comes to the workers it talks about making hirelings.
Why not look for the bastion workers, Get their help with quests?
Instead we have a gamey thing that stands out for how boring it is.
You can build a bastion and get the benefits but when it comes to the workers it talks about making hirelings.
Why not look for the bastion workers, Get their help with quests?
Instead we have a gamey thing that stands out for how boring it is.
What if #D&D casters were impacted by their powers ?
What if gods changed their clerics ?
A few tips and more in my substack post : open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG
What if gods changed their clerics ?
A few tips and more in my substack post : open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG
DnD Clerics with an eldritch twist
How the gods of my world impact their chosen
open.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What if #D&D casters were impacted by their powers ?
What if gods changed their clerics ?
A few tips and more in my substack post : open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG
What if gods changed their clerics ?
A few tips and more in my substack post : open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #TTRPG
#DnD5e carpenter and mason's tools are difficult to keep on their own so i made them common in the system i currently am working on.
They will both be in the Base building system !
Basically a step before making your own bastion with many more options !
They will both be in the Base building system !
Basically a step before making your own bastion with many more options !
October 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
#DnD5e carpenter and mason's tools are difficult to keep on their own so i made them common in the system i currently am working on.
They will both be in the Base building system !
Basically a step before making your own bastion with many more options !
They will both be in the Base building system !
Basically a step before making your own bastion with many more options !
making a puzzle for a #TTRPG is by far the hardest part of DMing. Like... What do i do ?
Do i assume my players will use their brains at all or do i keep it simple so they don't over complicate T.T
Do i assume my players will use their brains at all or do i keep it simple so they don't over complicate T.T
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
making a puzzle for a #TTRPG is by far the hardest part of DMing. Like... What do i do ?
Do i assume my players will use their brains at all or do i keep it simple so they don't over complicate T.T
Do i assume my players will use their brains at all or do i keep it simple so they don't over complicate T.T
Some prepared random encounters for the DMs out there !
#DnD #D&D5e #TTRPG
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #D&D5e #TTRPG
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
3 ready-to-go D&D encounters
Ready to be played in just a few minutes !
open.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Some prepared random encounters for the DMs out there !
#DnD #D&D5e #TTRPG
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#DnD #D&D5e #TTRPG
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
For those who want to make comfy scarfs in their D&D game in character !
#dnd #TTRPG #homebrew
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#dnd #TTRPG #homebrew
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
Weaving in D&D
Remaking the crafting systems part 8
open.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
For those who want to make comfy scarfs in their D&D game in character !
#dnd #TTRPG #homebrew
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
#dnd #TTRPG #homebrew
open.substack.com/pub/kiotw/p/...
I’ve been hitting a brick wall when making the Weaver’s tools system for D&D. I have an almost complete thing but i’m missing material traits and properties.
The problem is the amount of things you can make with these, finding a trait that fits in these many boxes is close to impossible.
The problem is the amount of things you can make with these, finding a trait that fits in these many boxes is close to impossible.
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I’ve been hitting a brick wall when making the Weaver’s tools system for D&D. I have an almost complete thing but i’m missing material traits and properties.
The problem is the amount of things you can make with these, finding a trait that fits in these many boxes is close to impossible.
The problem is the amount of things you can make with these, finding a trait that fits in these many boxes is close to impossible.