Craig Campbell (and NerdBurger Games) 🤓🍔
@nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
Architect. ENnie-nominated RPG designer. RPG R&D Podcast. Word nerd. Available for design and crowdfunding consultation. Getting older and crankier. Often friendly. (he/him)
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This year is NerdBurger Games 10-year anniversary.
Any bloggers, news outlets, podcasters, streamers, etc interested in covering this incredibly important event in some way? Drop me a message here. Thanks.
Any bloggers, news outlets, podcasters, streamers, etc interested in covering this incredibly important event in some way? Drop me a message here. Thanks.
January 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
This year is NerdBurger Games 10-year anniversary.
Any bloggers, news outlets, podcasters, streamers, etc interested in covering this incredibly important event in some way? Drop me a message here. Thanks.
Any bloggers, news outlets, podcasters, streamers, etc interested in covering this incredibly important event in some way? Drop me a message here. Thanks.
Wooooooooo!
Hi everyone!✨This year’s start has been a little slow for me but I want to show you what I was up to in December.
This is an interior illustration I drew for the upcoming solo RPG Secrets of The Vibrant Sky by @nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
This is an interior illustration I drew for the upcoming solo RPG Secrets of The Vibrant Sky by @nerdburgercraig.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Wooooooooo!
I want to design a game where you play cows exploring space.
Space Cows!
Mostly, just so I can have a Cow-moo-nication Officer.
Space Cows!
Mostly, just so I can have a Cow-moo-nication Officer.
January 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I want to design a game where you play cows exploring space.
Space Cows!
Mostly, just so I can have a Cow-moo-nication Officer.
Space Cows!
Mostly, just so I can have a Cow-moo-nication Officer.
"You should hire a wealth advisor."
Hahahahahahahahahaha...wealth...hahahahahahaha.
Hahahahahahahahahaha...wealth...hahahahahahaha.
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
"You should hire a wealth advisor."
Hahahahahahahahahaha...wealth...hahahahahahaha.
Hahahahahahahahahaha...wealth...hahahahahahaha.
Today, Jess Geyer, @valorliana.bsky.social, and I discuss creating your own RPG system/hacking existing systems. #ttrpg #rpg
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January 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Today, Jess Geyer, @valorliana.bsky.social, and I discuss creating your own RPG system/hacking existing systems. #ttrpg #rpg
nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episo...
nerdburgergames.com/rpg-rd-episo...
Okay, women. What civilizations are you destroying? 🙄
January 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Okay, women. What civilizations are you destroying? 🙄
Slay to Win is a hybrid, card-based, light RPG/monster hunter game. Would something like this be a valid ENnies entry? It's sort of a monster hunting card game, but it's structured as an RPG with scene prompts, etc., too.
January 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Slay to Win is a hybrid, card-based, light RPG/monster hunter game. Would something like this be a valid ENnies entry? It's sort of a monster hunting card game, but it's structured as an RPG with scene prompts, etc., too.
So, let's say I make a NBG enamel pin. I'm thinking just the NerdBurger logo dude without the company name. These pins are going to be bought by fans, so it's not really a deep marketing thing. Does that seem the right way to go?
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January 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
So, let's say I make a NBG enamel pin. I'm thinking just the NerdBurger logo dude without the company name. These pins are going to be bought by fans, so it's not really a deep marketing thing. Does that seem the right way to go?
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Y’all know what to do.
December 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Y’all know what to do.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair.
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair.
Definitely worth a watch.
My End of Year video is on the "Golden Age of Indie RPGs," from roughly 2010 to 2025. I start with Apocalypse World's release, work through the Google+ Era, and follow design lineages and historical events that have impacted the hobby up through 2025.
The Golden Age of Indie RPGs: 2010-2025
YouTube video by A.A. Voigt
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December 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Definitely worth a watch.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The primary reason season 1 of Stranger Things worked at all is the performance Noah Schnapp gave, despite only being in a handful of scenes.
Will was (and is) loveable, vulnerable, strong, and sensitive all at once. Building and resolving his personal story is as important as defeating Vecna.
Will was (and is) loveable, vulnerable, strong, and sensitive all at once. Building and resolving his personal story is as important as defeating Vecna.
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The primary reason season 1 of Stranger Things worked at all is the performance Noah Schnapp gave, despite only being in a handful of scenes.
Will was (and is) loveable, vulnerable, strong, and sensitive all at once. Building and resolving his personal story is as important as defeating Vecna.
Will was (and is) loveable, vulnerable, strong, and sensitive all at once. Building and resolving his personal story is as important as defeating Vecna.
I want to make a TTRPG inspired by the TV show Fringe so badly.
December 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I want to make a TTRPG inspired by the TV show Fringe so badly.
Trapjaw was the best value for a He-Man action figure. One dude with three weapons/arms PLUS the bear trap mouth.
December 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Trapjaw was the best value for a He-Man action figure. One dude with three weapons/arms PLUS the bear trap mouth.
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Avatar and its sequel have done huge box office. The movies are recognized for having amazing CGI performances.
Yet I so rarely hear anyone really talking about them, about the stories. Are these movies just technological milestones that will be forgotten, story-wise, in a decade or two?
Yet I so rarely hear anyone really talking about them, about the stories. Are these movies just technological milestones that will be forgotten, story-wise, in a decade or two?
December 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Avatar and its sequel have done huge box office. The movies are recognized for having amazing CGI performances.
Yet I so rarely hear anyone really talking about them, about the stories. Are these movies just technological milestones that will be forgotten, story-wise, in a decade or two?
Yet I so rarely hear anyone really talking about them, about the stories. Are these movies just technological milestones that will be forgotten, story-wise, in a decade or two?
They even redacted Trump himself. Jeez.
December 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
They even redacted Trump himself. Jeez.
Title for my upcoming TTRPG post:
Top 10 TTRPGs of 2026, from the Small Percentage of All Released That I Managed to Read, and Mostly Big Name Titles, Plus One Indie Title to Show That I’m Cool with Small Press Games.
Top 10 TTRPGs of 2026, from the Small Percentage of All Released That I Managed to Read, and Mostly Big Name Titles, Plus One Indie Title to Show That I’m Cool with Small Press Games.
December 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Title for my upcoming TTRPG post:
Top 10 TTRPGs of 2026, from the Small Percentage of All Released That I Managed to Read, and Mostly Big Name Titles, Plus One Indie Title to Show That I’m Cool with Small Press Games.
Top 10 TTRPGs of 2026, from the Small Percentage of All Released That I Managed to Read, and Mostly Big Name Titles, Plus One Indie Title to Show That I’m Cool with Small Press Games.
Secrets of the Vibrant Sky, the third and final game in the series, is coming early next year!
In this solo TTRPG, you explore mysterious sky realms in your quest to become a guardian of the Vibrant Realms.
Art by @ashenwave.bsky.social
In this solo TTRPG, you explore mysterious sky realms in your quest to become a guardian of the Vibrant Realms.
Art by @ashenwave.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Secrets of the Vibrant Sky, the third and final game in the series, is coming early next year!
In this solo TTRPG, you explore mysterious sky realms in your quest to become a guardian of the Vibrant Realms.
Art by @ashenwave.bsky.social
In this solo TTRPG, you explore mysterious sky realms in your quest to become a guardian of the Vibrant Realms.
Art by @ashenwave.bsky.social
Nothing says happy holidays like dying in a horror movie!
If Y'all are free tonight join us while we make a horror movie with @nerdburgercraig.bsky.social 's DIE LAUGHING on @highshelfcltv.bsky.social raising money for @elevatedaccess.bsky.social !
Tonight we're all on THE NAUGHTY LIST
Tonight we're all on THE NAUGHTY LIST
December 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Nothing says happy holidays like dying in a horror movie!
Superman's people didn't use the English alphabet, so why would he spell the name of his home planet as Krypton. Wouldn't it be more straight-forward to just spell it Cripton?
Why use K and Y?
Why use K and Y?
December 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Superman's people didn't use the English alphabet, so why would he spell the name of his home planet as Krypton. Wouldn't it be more straight-forward to just spell it Cripton?
Why use K and Y?
Why use K and Y?
Anyone have car or homeowner insurance through Progressive?
Are you satisfied with it? Pitfalls?
Are you satisfied with it? Pitfalls?
December 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Anyone have car or homeowner insurance through Progressive?
Are you satisfied with it? Pitfalls?
Are you satisfied with it? Pitfalls?
OK, I’ll admit it. Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are very cute together.
December 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
OK, I’ll admit it. Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are very cute together.