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Rogue Octopus Gaming Lab
@rogueoctopus.bsky.social
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Indie RPG Creator 🎲
Crafting unique tabletop adventures 📜
Bringing games to life with the power of 🐙

https://rogue-octopus-gaming-lab.itch.io/
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If you’re not following @fistfulofcrits.bsky.social yet, today’s the perfect day as it’s Steph’s birthday!
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November 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Fulfilment time so if you need me you can find me crying into my cat!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 29, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Hey there, thanks for the space!

My occult vampire hunting RPG Ephemeris: Omens of the Blood Comet is live on Kickstarter!! 🦇🔮✨

I've been having a ton of fun carving linocut illustrations and I'm super pumped to start risograph printing the booklets!

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Ephemeris: Omens of the Blood Comet
A retrofuturist gothic horror TTRPG of vampire hunting, cosmic secrets, and bloody fates, brought to glorious undeath with risograph
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October 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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lashunta.bsky.social
~Samaea!~ - thanks for the space!
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October 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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quartermasterc.bsky.social
thanks for the space!

I create new #homebrew and videos weekly, as well as a bit of digital art here and there!

my latest vid: www.youtube.com/shorts/0moGE...
Monster hunters in your ttrpg/dnd game!
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October 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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dartagnantt.bsky.social
Thanks for the space, Rogue Octopus!

I've been working on a 5e replacement for about two years. Where I do things like make fighters tactical, give rangers themes, and warlocks spell slots! My patrons get access to the playtest materials!
Check it out, it's awesome!
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dartagnantt.bsky.social d'Artagnan @dartagnantt.bsky.social · Sep 18
While playing 5e, can you never find a spell worth casting that doesn't eat at that concentration you're already holding?
In #6thDawn I've modified spellcasting where concentration is usually optional, but you might not want to give it up.

#TTRPGRising #TTRPG #DnD
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Optional Concentration Some spells have an active component beyond yourself that you must control, but otherwise work without your intervention. If you choose to concentrate on these spells, they work just as concentration spells above. However, you can choose to not concentrate on them, this keeps the spell going with no control over it whatsoever. Fear 3rd-rank illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (30-foot cone) Components: V, S, M (a white feather or the heart of a hen) Duration: Optional concentration, up to 1 minute You project a phantasmal image of a creature's worst fears. Each creature in a 30-foot cone must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or drop whatever it is holding and become frightened of you for the duration. *While concentrating on this spell*, you can use your action to target all creatures in another 30-foot cone, but can't affect a creature again if it has succeeded on a saving throw against this casting of fear. Invisibility 2nd-rank illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (an eyelash encased in gum arabic) Duration: Optional concentration, up to 1 hour A creature you touch becomes invisible until the spell ends. Anything the target is wearing or carrying is invisible as long as it is on the target's person. The spell ends for a target that attacks or casts a spell. *While concentrating on the spell* and no creatures currently benefit from the spell, you can use your action to touch another creature to turn it invisible. Moonbeam 2nd-rank evocation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (several seeds of any moonseed plant and a piece of opalescent feldspar) Duration: Optional concentration, up to 1 minute A silvery beam of pale light shines down in a 5-foot radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered on a point within range. Until the spell ends, dim light fills the cylinder. When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it is engulfed in ghostly flames that cause searing pain, and it must make a Constitution saving throw. It takes 2d10 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A shapechanger makes its saving throw with disadvantage. If it fails, it also instantly reverts to its original form and can't assume a different form until it leaves the spell's light. *While concentrating on this spell*, you can use an action to move the beam 60 feet in any direction.
October 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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🔥 The crowdfunding campaign for Sol Tyrannus is at 97% We need only a final push! 🔥

An epic dark fantasy adventure awaits those who dare to challenge the threat of the Purple Sun. 👑

🔗 You can play DnD5e-compatible rules or our indie Narrative system gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Join the fight! ☀️⚔️
Dark Fantasy Narrative TTRPG and D&D5e-compatible Setting: Sol Tyrannus by Winged Lion Games - Gamefound
A Dark Fantasy setting inspired by both Conan the Cimmerian and Stormbringer and the genre of "peplum" movies about the Classical Age, Players assume the roles of legendary heroes—called Actors—summon...
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October 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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This week I'm working on the Quickstart guide for my #ttrpg Undead Paradise, a game about zombies who have regained their sentience and are now navigating a mutated world long after humanity has fallen.

Below is the Undead Class: Bright-Eyes. An undead that retained its intelligence.
Able to understand humanity and the mutation, these smart undead were instrumental in humanity’s extinction. When the bombings began, they knew to find safety below ground. When remnants of humanity hunkered into shelters, it was these zombies that were able to sabotage the defenses. These undead were identified by their signature bright yellow eyes. For that reason, they were given the classification: Bright Eyes.
October 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Greetings folks! Thank you for hosting.

🎙️ Check out Legitcast ep.19 with Scott AKA Zeal Zaddy. We chat about his channel, TTRPG podcasts, worldbuilding, and actual play shows like Old Gods of Appalachia.

Full episode:
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Legitcast Ep.19 - Scott & Zeal Zaddy, Story Talk, Old Gods of Appalachia
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October 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Thanks for hosting!

The gods demand their flesh back. Will you pay the price?

KOKOTÖNA my grimdark Mesoamerican MÖRK BORG hack, is almost 700% funded on Kickstarter!

Join 170+ backer & explore Teotlan, a land of grim covenants & divine treason

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KOKOTÖNA: A Grimdark RPG inspired by precolonial Mesoamerica
A standalone, MÖRK BORG-compatible descent into a Mesoamerican-inspired apocalypse. Dark fantasy roleplaying of xokol & blood-obsidian.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Here's something for the Kraken to gnaw upon!

If you're in the mood for something a bit strange and a bit dark, Carnage on Cape Cod (Lovecraftian Choose your own adventure Solo TTRPG) is in its prelaunch phase!

Sign up and you'll be notified once the campaign starts 🖤
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Carnage on Cape Cod book on a black sofa. The first entry and the Character sheet. Entry no 127, along with an illustration of a faceless soldier holding a bowl of cosmic soup. Carnage on Cape Cod, book spread.
October 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
rogueoctopus.bsky.social
Happy #SelfPromoSaturday everyone!

The Kraken is hungry and wishes to feed on news of your wonderful TTRPG projects you're all working on!

Be sure to shout out in the comments 📣
Engage with other creators 🙏
Share around. The Kraken demands it! 🐙
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October 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
rogueoctopus.bsky.social
Progress is continuing with our upcoming Everworld game.

Today, I've been working on the terrain mechanics, as well as the skills and assistance mechanics for the Quickstart Guide.

If anyone mutuals are interested in playtesting or getting hold of the Quickstart, let me know!
October 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
rogueoctopus.bsky.social
Happy #WorkInProgressWednesday everyone!

What fabulous TTRPG projects are y'all working on today?
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October 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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nickmunroturner.bsky.social
Another exciting announcement!

Me and @freddiewatkins.bsky.social are officially launching our Storytelling Games Club - a club for kids to play TTRPGs and learn about storytelling among many other things!

Watch this space for more news on the club and the world of TTRPG learning!
storygamesclub.bsky.social Storytelling Games Club @storygamesclub.bsky.social · 24d
Hello Gamers!

We are the Storytelling Games Club and we are happy to announce that we will be starting our weekly youth sessions, starting from November 15th.

We operate in the Calder Valley and are always on the look out for new games and new players.

Be seeing ya!
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
rogueoctopus.bsky.social
Hello everyone!

I'm very excited to share with you this video review of Rogue Octopus Escapes made by A Squirrel Plays!

youtu.be/o34jkDMIygQ?...

The squirrel in question did a great job of summarising the game, offering constructive criticism and being generally fun and entertaining! 🐙❤️🐿️
Rogue Octopus ESCAPES! . . . or did he? TTRPG Review!
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October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Do get in touch!!! I've been playtesting this with @nickmunroturner.bsky.social and it's been very fun and different
rogueoctopus.bsky.social Rogue Octopus Gaming Lab @rogueoctopus.bsky.social · Oct 15
Hello fellow adventurers!

I am currently working on the Quickstart Guide for Everworld and am on the look out for more playtesters!

If you would like to play a TTRPG that has you creating worlds and stories both at the table and through IRL adventures in nature, then get in touch!
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October 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
rogueoctopus.bsky.social
Hello fellow adventurers!

I am currently working on the Quickstart Guide for Everworld and am on the look out for more playtesters!

If you would like to play a TTRPG that has you creating worlds and stories both at the table and through IRL adventures in nature, then get in touch!
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October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Our covert away-team continues their investigation in Episode 147 of the podcast! The latest chapter FRONTIER is live THURSDAY!

Who's excited?
#StarTrekAdventures
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October 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Another chapter art got upgraded. World Interaction now looks prettier than ever.
October 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Having played this and also watched APs of it being played, I can heartily give this game 8 tentacles up*! 🐙✨

*Also, yes I know they're arms 🤪
rogueoctopus.bsky.social Rogue Octopus Gaming Lab @rogueoctopus.bsky.social · Oct 8
Happy World Octopus Day everyone!

Why not celebrate by picking up our homemade octopus adventure RPG, Rogue Octopus Escapes at the affordable price of whatever you feel like paying!

Be the octopus you want to see in the world! 🐙🐙🐙

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Rogue Octopus Escapes by Rogue Octopus Gaming Lab
The escaping roleplaying game with more scenarios than you can shake a tentacle at!
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October 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Happy World Octopus Day everyone!

Why not celebrate by picking up our homemade octopus adventure RPG, Rogue Octopus Escapes at the affordable price of whatever you feel like paying!

Be the octopus you want to see in the world! 🐙🐙🐙

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Rogue Octopus Escapes by Rogue Octopus Gaming Lab
The escaping roleplaying game with more scenarios than you can shake a tentacle at!
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October 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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I've just discovered that there's a Science Festival con in Ireland called @octocon.bsky.social and now I've got another reason to visit Ireland!
September 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Really wish I knew what was driving this extra traffic to Chiron's Doom over the last week! Most of the referrals are coming from YouTube...

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A graph of Chiron's Doom referrers by day over the last month. Beginning September 15th, the graph rises from about 10 per day to over a hundred. A green circle highlights the rise.
September 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
rogueoctopus.bsky.social
Question for game designers and players out there:

How do you choose names for your characters?

Sometimes choosing a character's name can be one of the most difficult things, even after you've sorted their backstory/build etc.

Do you have a system or do you simply wait for inspiration to strike?
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September 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM