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Martelo Schwarz
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Martelo Schwarz @marteloschwarz.bsky.social · Jan 4
Just opened the Kickstarter prelaunch for Ahu's First Patrol — a 5e-compatible solo adventure gamebook introducing Uoru, starting in Kaung Pi.

If you like solo adventures or new settings, follow here:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd
Coming soon: Ahu's First Patrol: A 5e solo adventure gamebook
Journey through Kaung Pi in a story-driven solo adventure that introduces a gritty, Asian–inspired fantasy setting.
www.kickstarter.com
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serorpg.com
I published my first Solo TTRPG! 🥳

Monster Camper is a solo journaling game.
You used to be human but now you're a little bit monstrous. It's becoming a bit of a problem. So, to tame it or become one with it you're going solo camping!

legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/5560... (affiliate link)
Monster Camper - A solo journaling game - seroRPG | DriveThruRPG.com
You step back and survey the campsite you've set up in the middle of nowhere. It's perfect! Just you, nature and your mo
legacy.drivethrurpg.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
This is the rules section from Ahu’s First Patrol.

It’s a solo gamebook using condensed D&D 5e rules — no PHB, no setup, no prior experience needed.

Learn D&D by playing.

Kickstarter prelaunch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook
Four-page spread from Ahu’s First Patrol showing condensed, self-contained D&D 5e–style rules. The pages cover character creation, ability scores, skills and proficiencies, ability checks, advantage and disadvantage, combat basics, and a simple fighting style choice, presented in a clean black-and-white book layout.
February 7, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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feytiane.bsky.social
Sitze seit einiger Zeit an einer Auftragsarbeit in A3. Der Kunde möchte seine DnD Zwergin mit ihrem Bären gezeichnet haben. Früher habe ich Fell nicht gerne gemalt. Mittlerweile liebe ich es.
Brauner Bär mit frisch gefangenen Fisch im Maul
February 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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marteloschwarz.bsky.social
A first encounter from Ahu’s First Patrol, I will keep the nature of this enemy secret though.

This solo #gamebook is built as a gentle introduction to D&D 5e - simplified rules, fully self-contained, no experience needed.

Kickstarter prelaunch
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #ttrpg
Black-and-white ink illustration of a tense scene: a humanoid catfolk ranger in layered armor staggers beside a small stone building, clutching their head as if in pain or possession. One arm braces against the wall while the other covers their face. Tall grass, scattered rocks, and a sparse forest form the background, creating an uneasy, isolated atmosphere.
January 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
A first encounter from Ahu’s First Patrol, I will keep the nature of this enemy secret though.

This solo #gamebook is built as a gentle introduction to D&D 5e - simplified rules, fully self-contained, no experience needed.

Kickstarter prelaunch
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #ttrpg
Black-and-white ink illustration of a tense scene: a humanoid catfolk ranger in layered armor staggers beside a small stone building, clutching their head as if in pain or possession. One arm braces against the wall while the other covers their face. Tall grass, scattered rocks, and a sparse forest form the background, creating an uneasy, isolated atmosphere.
January 31, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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anim-ttrpgs.bsky.social
A review for the Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy supplement Eureka: The Fanservice Files. #ttrpg #indiettrpgs #tabletop anim-ttrpg.itch.io/eureka-the-f...
The world's deepest expansion that was supposed to be an April Fool's joke. It takes an already wonderful system and expands it into an even bigger one. The options allow an already expansive and interesting character creation system to get even more crazy with fun and deep options without becoming needlessly complex. It's a hard balance to find that, but here? It works in spades.
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
The interior illustrations of Ahu's First Patrol will get little frames. Thanks @mhinventory.bsky.social
for the great idea.
Interested in a #DnD 5e based (with rules fullyself-contained) #gamebook?

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg
January 27, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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marteloschwarz.bsky.social
First print proofs for Ahu’s First Patrol arrived today - and wow, they look great.

KS prelaunch:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebooks #dnd
Printed proof copy of “Ahu’s First Patrol,” a solo adventure gamebook, lying on a blue fabric surface. The cover shows a catfolk warrior riding a large bird through a mountainous landscape, sword raised, with the title prominently at the top and a 5E logo in the lower corner.
January 24, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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quigjam.bsky.social
Fantasy in My Backyard is coming in 8 DAYS!

-Use Google Maps to build world build in real cities
-Create "hidden world" of magical locations and people
-Inspired by Beak, Feather, Bone, i'm sorry did you say street magic, and Ex Novo

Download the Free Preview below! 👇

bit.ly/backyard-teaser-bsky
Build Urban Fantasy in Real Places with Google Maps
From Chase Call and James Quigley - Build Urban Fantasy in Real Places with Google Maps
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
First print proofs for Ahu’s First Patrol arrived today - and wow, they look great.

KS prelaunch:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebooks #dnd
Printed proof copy of “Ahu’s First Patrol,” a solo adventure gamebook, lying on a blue fabric surface. The cover shows a catfolk warrior riding a large bird through a mountainous landscape, sword raised, with the title prominently at the top and a 5E logo in the lower corner.
January 24, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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marteloschwarz.bsky.social
Just opened the Kickstarter prelaunch for Ahu's First Patrol — a 5e-compatible solo adventure gamebook introducing Uoru, starting in Kaung Pi.

If you like solo adventures or new settings, follow here:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd
Coming soon: Ahu's First Patrol: A 5e solo adventure gamebook
Journey through Kaung Pi in a story-driven solo adventure that introduces a gritty, Asian–inspired fantasy setting.
www.kickstarter.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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anim-ttrpgs.bsky.social
Subscribe to our youtube channel for a Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy "actual play" featuring actual gameplay airing on February 2nd 2026. #actualplay #ttrpg #indiettrpg #podcast #ttrpgpodcast

www.youtube.com/@AgencyNarra...
ANIM - Agency of Narrative Intrigue and Mystery
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:12 PM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
This illustration shows the guild house in Boyopur, where Ahu’s First Patrol begins. A quiet town, and the opening steps into the world of Kaung Pi.
All artwork for the project is created by human artists-no AI.

Kickstarter is in prelaunch:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd
Black-and-white line illustration of a wooden guild house in the town of Boyopur, with a covered porch, hanging cloth banners, stone steps, and a dirt road leading toward hills and sparse vegetation in the background.
January 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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alexsgamingcorner.bsky.social
✨TTRPG/D&D Question of the Day✨

Have you ever played an orphaned character? It's a trope that's so common for the Tragic Backstory™️ -- if you ever have played an orphan, how important was family to their story? Their birth family? Their found family? What role did family wind up playing for them?
The words “Question of the Day” are emblazoned in white serif text on a black background, and surrounded by stylized white stars and butterflies. This is the visual set up for a DnD/D&D or TTRPG Question of the Day!
January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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talespintavern.bsky.social
Good morning.

Apologies for the spammy repost of my own stuff, but I realized I ran out of room and didn't add any tags.

Still picked up a 19th follower! :D

#TTRPG #IndieGame #Creators #Promote
talespintavern.bsky.social The Silent Bard - Theater of the Mind and Heart @talespintavern.bsky.social · 29d
Currently 18 Followers.
A lot of folk who aren't familiar with Kickstarter seem confused that they can't pledge yet.

This is just the prelaunch page to drum up support before opening the campaign. Once it starts, I'll only have 30 days to fund, all or nothing, so please follow and share!
Coming soon: Level One: A Flexible Fantasy TTRPG
A forty-year passion project to match your style of play, be it narrative, tactical, OSR, or other.
www.kickstarter.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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marteloschwarz.bsky.social
Just finished the first feedback round for Ahu’s First Patrol. The response was very encouraging, and I’ve made a small revision to the character sheet based on what I learned. This is the current version, happy to get more feedback!

Follow
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd
Two-page black-and-white character sheet for Ahu’s First Patrol. The left page shows character stats including level, initiative, armor class, hit points, attributes, saving throws, skills, languages, and fighting style, framed by ornate decorative borders. The right page shows weapons, armor, rations, shield, backpack items, belt pouch, special items, and an illustrated sword, all in a clean, printable layout.
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
Just finished the first feedback round for Ahu’s First Patrol. The response was very encouraging, and I’ve made a small revision to the character sheet based on what I learned. This is the current version, happy to get more feedback!

Follow
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd
Two-page black-and-white character sheet for Ahu’s First Patrol. The left page shows character stats including level, initiative, armor class, hit points, attributes, saving throws, skills, languages, and fighting style, framed by ornate decorative borders. The right page shows weapons, armor, rations, shield, backpack items, belt pouch, special items, and an illustrated sword, all in a clean, printable layout.
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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calenmir.bsky.social
It's #FriendPromotionFriday! Comment or quote post friends who are doing cool stuff in the #WritingCommunity, #TTRPG space, or anywhere else, and boost each other's posts as well!

BTW, preorder my writing friend Clare Osongco's novel Unfinished Business: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/798976...
Unfinished Business by Clare Osongco: 9798217092550 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
In this funny, warmly chaotic tale of love, a floundering office worker discovers her mother's ghost is trapped in the company Slack server, and must free her by resolving her own troubled love...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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talespintavern.bsky.social
Currently 18 Followers.
A lot of folk who aren't familiar with Kickstarter seem confused that they can't pledge yet.

This is just the prelaunch page to drum up support before opening the campaign. Once it starts, I'll only have 30 days to fund, all or nothing, so please follow and share!
Coming soon: Level One: A Flexible Fantasy TTRPG
A forty-year passion project to match your style of play, be it narrative, tactical, OSR, or other.
www.kickstarter.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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feytiane.bsky.social
Kleines privates Projekt aus dem letzten Jahr: ein mittelalterlicher Marktstand mit Fisch. Der Stand ist Teil des Fischmarktes in Hainingen (der Hauptstadt meine Fantay Baronie Hainich). Ihr merkt: so klein ist das Projekt wohl doch nicht 🙈
Marktstand mit Plane, Holztisch und Fässer. Waren: verschiedene Fische, Muscheln, Hummer und Zwiebeln. Auf der Plane lauert eine hungrige Möwe
January 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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adambsg.bsky.social
I've put up my next product for sale on #DTRPG! Stranger Nights is a system-agnostic GM aid book for modern horror and dark urban fantasy roleplaying. Check it out!

There is also a free version on my #itch.io account with ~1/2 the total content.
bright-sun-games.itch.io/stranger-nig...
Stranger Nights: System Agnostic Generators for Modern Horror and Dark Urban Fantasy Roleplaying - Bright Sun Games | DriveThruRPG
You pass a stranger on the street at night, their eyes locked on their phone screen. At the moment you pass each other, they snap their head up to lock eyes with you. Their piercing gaze fills you wit...
www.drivethrurpg.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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thestatmonkey.bsky.social
LIVE TOMORROW Join us for Character Creation
Rotted Tropicz | Rotted Capes: Second Bite

01/06/26 - 8:00 PM EST

Watch us build B-Lister heroes for a zombie apocalypse.

Twitch & YouTube: /statmonkeypresents

#TTRPG #ActualPlay #IndieRPG #RottedCapes #ZombieRPG #SuperheroRPG
January 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
Here is the cover page of Ahu's First Patrol. Kickstarter prelaunch page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #fantasyart #ttrpg #indonesia #nepal
January 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
You should as the #fantasyart was (and will be) created by the super talented Gabe aka @mhinventory.bsky.social
mhinventory.bsky.social MHInventory @mhinventory.bsky.social · Jan 4
hey folks, take a look at this project, will you? :)
marteloschwarz.bsky.social Martelo Schwarz @marteloschwarz.bsky.social · Jan 4
Just opened the Kickstarter prelaunch for Ahu's First Patrol — a 5e-compatible solo adventure gamebook introducing Uoru, starting in Kaung Pi.

If you like solo adventures or new settings, follow here:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd
January 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
marteloschwarz.bsky.social
Ich sollte vielleicht erwähnen, dass bei Erfolg des Kickstarters eine deutsche Version sofort nachfolgen wird. Es erschien mir nur umstãndlich, das im Kickstarter selbts schon abzuarbeiten.
#pnpde
feytiane.bsky.social FeyTiane @feytiane.bsky.social · Jan 4
Ihr mögt Katzenwesen und ein asiatisch inspiriertes Setting? Schaut doch mal hier vorbei:
marteloschwarz.bsky.social Martelo Schwarz @marteloschwarz.bsky.social · Jan 4
Just opened the Kickstarter prelaunch for Ahu's First Patrol — a 5e-compatible solo adventure gamebook introducing Uoru, starting in Kaung Pi.

If you like solo adventures or new settings, follow here:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd
January 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM