Shawk Games (Syd)
@shawkgames.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 she/her - singlehandedly keeping the cough drop empire in business
#ttrpg creative, AP GM, storytelling nerd, and overall enthusiast
Check out what I'm up to - https://shawkgames.my.canva.site/
#ttrpg creative, AP GM, storytelling nerd, and overall enthusiast
Check out what I'm up to - https://shawkgames.my.canva.site/
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Ron is Lost at the Grocery Store by shawk games
a micro rpg about keeping cool
shawkgames.itch.io
Another day another 48 Word RPG Jam entry - play as Ron, and get out of the grocery store before you flip your lid! #ttrpg #solo #48wordrpgjam
Today I get to take ANOTHER table through The Drakenfall Faire for Perils and Princesses for charity! Stoked to see how they get into trouble :) A fab piece written by @dhowl37.bsky.social, edited by @scenefour.bsky.social , and Illustrated/Layout by @outridercreative.bsky.social! Snag it below!
The Drakenfall Faire by Outrider Creative
A Perils & Princesses One-shot
outrider-creative.itch.io
February 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Today I get to take ANOTHER table through The Drakenfall Faire for Perils and Princesses for charity! Stoked to see how they get into trouble :) A fab piece written by @dhowl37.bsky.social, edited by @scenefour.bsky.social , and Illustrated/Layout by @outridercreative.bsky.social! Snag it below!
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Happy Friday!
Today is Bandcamp Friday, which means 100% of purchase venue made on Bandcamp goes directly to the artists, rather than a portion of it going to the site.
If you've wanted to buy some of my music, today is a great day to do so!
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com/music
Today is Bandcamp Friday, which means 100% of purchase venue made on Bandcamp goes directly to the artists, rather than a portion of it going to the site.
If you've wanted to buy some of my music, today is a great day to do so!
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com/music
BE/HOLD
Synth Music for Sworn Swords and Sorcerers
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Happy Friday!
Today is Bandcamp Friday, which means 100% of purchase venue made on Bandcamp goes directly to the artists, rather than a portion of it going to the site.
If you've wanted to buy some of my music, today is a great day to do so!
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com/music
Today is Bandcamp Friday, which means 100% of purchase venue made on Bandcamp goes directly to the artists, rather than a portion of it going to the site.
If you've wanted to buy some of my music, today is a great day to do so!
beholdyourfate.bandcamp.com/music
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Witness the true meaning of “defensive driving.” Our blood-soaked Daggerheart Horror Hack by @dngnclub.itch.io One-Shot AP is out now.
youtu.be/ZN2kwkSf_-0
Watch @annethegnome.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social and Laurie Hernandez fight to survive the relentless pursuit of a vicious killer.
youtu.be/ZN2kwkSf_-0
Watch @annethegnome.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social and Laurie Hernandez fight to survive the relentless pursuit of a vicious killer.
February 6, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Witness the true meaning of “defensive driving.” Our blood-soaked Daggerheart Horror Hack by @dngnclub.itch.io One-Shot AP is out now.
youtu.be/ZN2kwkSf_-0
Watch @annethegnome.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social and Laurie Hernandez fight to survive the relentless pursuit of a vicious killer.
youtu.be/ZN2kwkSf_-0
Watch @annethegnome.bsky.social @ohheyitsgina.bsky.social and Laurie Hernandez fight to survive the relentless pursuit of a vicious killer.
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Salt. Fat. Acid. Heat.
Stress. Talent. Pain. Passion.
86 puts you in the non-slip shoes of a talented chef turned restauranteur. Hands on, solo journaling game intent on seeing if you can take the heat of running your own kitchen.
Buy from @plusoneexp.bsky.social
plusoneexp.com/products/86
Stress. Talent. Pain. Passion.
86 puts you in the non-slip shoes of a talented chef turned restauranteur. Hands on, solo journaling game intent on seeing if you can take the heat of running your own kitchen.
Buy from @plusoneexp.bsky.social
plusoneexp.com/products/86
86
Salt. Fat. Acid. Heat. Tenacity. Skill. Wit. Passion. Knives. Alcohol. Money. Reviews. What are the ingredients that make up a Michelin Star-awarded chef? What tools do you need to open your own resta...
plusoneexp.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Salt. Fat. Acid. Heat.
Stress. Talent. Pain. Passion.
86 puts you in the non-slip shoes of a talented chef turned restauranteur. Hands on, solo journaling game intent on seeing if you can take the heat of running your own kitchen.
Buy from @plusoneexp.bsky.social
plusoneexp.com/products/86
Stress. Talent. Pain. Passion.
86 puts you in the non-slip shoes of a talented chef turned restauranteur. Hands on, solo journaling game intent on seeing if you can take the heat of running your own kitchen.
Buy from @plusoneexp.bsky.social
plusoneexp.com/products/86
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Near text complete and editing complete on COME ON IN. We've got a design system set up. Artists are gearing up to start making art. I've got a team of badasses on this one.
I'm confident we'll have a 98% (barring stretch goals) complete game by the time we start funding.
ttrpg.link/COMEONIN
I'm confident we'll have a 98% (barring stretch goals) complete game by the time we start funding.
ttrpg.link/COMEONIN
Get Ready for Come On In
From Plus One Exp & Friends - Get Ready for Come On In
ttrpg.link
February 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Near text complete and editing complete on COME ON IN. We've got a design system set up. Artists are gearing up to start making art. I've got a team of badasses on this one.
I'm confident we'll have a 98% (barring stretch goals) complete game by the time we start funding.
ttrpg.link/COMEONIN
I'm confident we'll have a 98% (barring stretch goals) complete game by the time we start funding.
ttrpg.link/COMEONIN
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In celebration of @panictable.bsky.social 's HOW MY DRIVING stream, I created a new bundle.
-HMD: a roadtrip horror game that uses a version of DAGGERHEART's Duality DIce system.
-TGS: a system agnostic location in the middle of no where. (includes the micro horror game INSTANT HORROR)
-HMD: a roadtrip horror game that uses a version of DAGGERHEART's Duality DIce system.
-TGS: a system agnostic location in the middle of no where. (includes the micro horror game INSTANT HORROR)
February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In celebration of @panictable.bsky.social 's HOW MY DRIVING stream, I created a new bundle.
-HMD: a roadtrip horror game that uses a version of DAGGERHEART's Duality DIce system.
-TGS: a system agnostic location in the middle of no where. (includes the micro horror game INSTANT HORROR)
-HMD: a roadtrip horror game that uses a version of DAGGERHEART's Duality DIce system.
-TGS: a system agnostic location in the middle of no where. (includes the micro horror game INSTANT HORROR)
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This Friday at 12PM EST
They are members of Harlem’s Talented Tenth, a social club celebrating Black excellence. February is intake season: recruit the best talent to win a year of VIP access, free drinks, and top social status. Can our party outshine rival teams and convince artists to join you?
They are members of Harlem’s Talented Tenth, a social club celebrating Black excellence. February is intake season: recruit the best talent to win a year of VIP access, free drinks, and top social status. Can our party outshine rival teams and convince artists to join you?
February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This Friday at 12PM EST
They are members of Harlem’s Talented Tenth, a social club celebrating Black excellence. February is intake season: recruit the best talent to win a year of VIP access, free drinks, and top social status. Can our party outshine rival teams and convince artists to join you?
They are members of Harlem’s Talented Tenth, a social club celebrating Black excellence. February is intake season: recruit the best talent to win a year of VIP access, free drinks, and top social status. Can our party outshine rival teams and convince artists to join you?
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This Friday at 8 PM EST
In the 1920s, the Southern California Negro Vacationers Club brings Black travelers to the hottest resorts and vacation spots around.
Now on a trip to Apple Valley Hot Springs in Victorville, California, the vacationers stumble upon a party that promises to never end.
In the 1920s, the Southern California Negro Vacationers Club brings Black travelers to the hottest resorts and vacation spots around.
Now on a trip to Apple Valley Hot Springs in Victorville, California, the vacationers stumble upon a party that promises to never end.
February 5, 2026 at 1:49 AM
This Friday at 8 PM EST
In the 1920s, the Southern California Negro Vacationers Club brings Black travelers to the hottest resorts and vacation spots around.
Now on a trip to Apple Valley Hot Springs in Victorville, California, the vacationers stumble upon a party that promises to never end.
In the 1920s, the Southern California Negro Vacationers Club brings Black travelers to the hottest resorts and vacation spots around.
Now on a trip to Apple Valley Hot Springs in Victorville, California, the vacationers stumble upon a party that promises to never end.
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This Friday at 4 PM EST
The Circle are legends of the Fairelands. However, they are tired, they are scarred.
Now a missing member has found “relief”: a ritual of eternal bliss that heals trauma by erasing memory, will, and self.
The Circle is invited to witness this discovery for themselves.
The Circle are legends of the Fairelands. However, they are tired, they are scarred.
Now a missing member has found “relief”: a ritual of eternal bliss that heals trauma by erasing memory, will, and self.
The Circle is invited to witness this discovery for themselves.
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
This Friday at 4 PM EST
The Circle are legends of the Fairelands. However, they are tired, they are scarred.
Now a missing member has found “relief”: a ritual of eternal bliss that heals trauma by erasing memory, will, and self.
The Circle is invited to witness this discovery for themselves.
The Circle are legends of the Fairelands. However, they are tired, they are scarred.
Now a missing member has found “relief”: a ritual of eternal bliss that heals trauma by erasing memory, will, and self.
The Circle is invited to witness this discovery for themselves.
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Moon rings, missing fingers, and teaching game design!
Exploring how Moon Rings by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social turns a card-grid into a journaling game about a ring-hunting witch in a labyrinth.
And how I might use this in future game design classes: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/moon-rings
#ttrpg
Exploring how Moon Rings by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social turns a card-grid into a journaling game about a ring-hunting witch in a labyrinth.
And how I might use this in future game design classes: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/moon-rings
#ttrpg
Moon rings, missing fingers, and teaching game design
Exploring how Moon Rings takes a simple card-grid and turns it into a journaling game about a witch hunting for rings in a dangerous labyrinth. And how I might use this in future game design classes.
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Moon rings, missing fingers, and teaching game design!
Exploring how Moon Rings by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social turns a card-grid into a journaling game about a ring-hunting witch in a labyrinth.
And how I might use this in future game design classes: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/moon-rings
#ttrpg
Exploring how Moon Rings by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social turns a card-grid into a journaling game about a ring-hunting witch in a labyrinth.
And how I might use this in future game design classes: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/moon-rings
#ttrpg
Meet me at Build-A-Dragon stat, pals!
A dragon-themed faire map illustration that will be an exclusive print in The Princess & The Dragon Kickstarter. Where are you heading first?
February 3, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Meet me at Build-A-Dragon stat, pals!
let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO slugblaster content? for charity? say less!
Another sweet, sweet bundle of #slugblaster stuff cooked up by the Wilkie's discord community. Gear! Monsters! Adventures! New settings! All sorts of tasty stuff.
All the money goes to help teens.
itch.io/b/3496/slugb...
All the money goes to help teens.
itch.io/b/3496/slugb...
February 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO slugblaster content? for charity? say less!
Proud to be the 43rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Lie To Him - A solo roleplaying game about dishonesty! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Lie To Him - A solo roleplaying game about dishonesty
Lie To Him is a solo game exploring themes of honesty and dishonesty, trust and mistrust.
The zine will include original artwork, professional layout and fully play-tested rules.
www.backerkit.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Proud to be the 43rd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Lie To Him - A solo roleplaying game about dishonesty! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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LOOK AT ALL THIS TALENT
Y'all we got a stack of cool #TTRPGs to unleash for Zine Club next month! Plus a special #ZineMonth 2 pack you can add on.
Games from @rufflejax.bsky.social @theurbanavian.bsky.social @navaarsnp.bsky.social @carrion-comfort.com w/contributions from @rocketsandpens.bsky.social & @twopancakes.com!
Games from @rufflejax.bsky.social @theurbanavian.bsky.social @navaarsnp.bsky.social @carrion-comfort.com w/contributions from @rocketsandpens.bsky.social & @twopancakes.com!
January 29, 2026 at 5:03 AM
LOOK AT ALL THIS TALENT
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Looking for a new adventure TTRPG to try?
WYRM is here. Rules-lite, OSR inspired play, with a Gila twist.
Grab the core rules, starter adventure, and starting sandbox hexcrawl, all PWYW.
Plus it has a killer cover, with more art coming.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
WYRM is here. Rules-lite, OSR inspired play, with a Gila twist.
Grab the core rules, starter adventure, and starting sandbox hexcrawl, all PWYW.
Plus it has a killer cover, with more art coming.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
January 28, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Looking for a new adventure TTRPG to try?
WYRM is here. Rules-lite, OSR inspired play, with a Gila twist.
Grab the core rules, starter adventure, and starting sandbox hexcrawl, all PWYW.
Plus it has a killer cover, with more art coming.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
WYRM is here. Rules-lite, OSR inspired play, with a Gila twist.
Grab the core rules, starter adventure, and starting sandbox hexcrawl, all PWYW.
Plus it has a killer cover, with more art coming.
gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm
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Join the growing ranks of satisfied folks taking the roles of semi truck driving monsters surviving the worst that the Worstlands can throw at them. It's @drivethrurpg.com 's deal of the day at 60% off!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Join the growing ranks of satisfied folks taking the roles of semi truck driving monsters surviving the worst that the Worstlands can throw at them. It's @drivethrurpg.com 's deal of the day at 60% off!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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If you're a nail polish person, the MN-based small polish maker Atomic Polish is selling Ice Out, and 100% of the proceeds of it are going to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund
ICE Out - Fundraising Nail Polish
**Shipping Update** Shipping will continue once more ingredients have arrived for this polish. Orders should go out in about 2 weeks. Ice Out is a blurple based polish with a blue/aqua shift and pink ...
www.atomicpolish.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:42 PM
If you're a nail polish person, the MN-based small polish maker Atomic Polish is selling Ice Out, and 100% of the proceeds of it are going to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund
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January 27, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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🚨 If you submitted a game to the No ICE In Minnesota charity bundle jam, please approve your submissions here itch.io/b/3484/no-ic... 🚨
All submissions unapproved by Febr 6 will be pruned so the bundle can start on time on Feb 9. Please share for visibility & tell your friends who joined the bundle
All submissions unapproved by Febr 6 will be pruned so the bundle can start on time on Feb 9. Please share for visibility & tell your friends who joined the bundle
January 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
🚨 If you submitted a game to the No ICE In Minnesota charity bundle jam, please approve your submissions here itch.io/b/3484/no-ic... 🚨
All submissions unapproved by Febr 6 will be pruned so the bundle can start on time on Feb 9. Please share for visibility & tell your friends who joined the bundle
All submissions unapproved by Febr 6 will be pruned so the bundle can start on time on Feb 9. Please share for visibility & tell your friends who joined the bundle
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Shunsuke Nakashige, a well known anime director with credits on SOLO LEVELING and SWORD ART ONLINE, will oversee the localization and translation of art for the Japanese TTRPG known as SWORD WORLD. The game’s 2.5 edition is being translated to English for the first time later this year.
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Shunsuke Nakashige, a well known anime director with credits on SOLO LEVELING and SWORD ART ONLINE, will oversee the localization and translation of art for the Japanese TTRPG known as SWORD WORLD. The game’s 2.5 edition is being translated to English for the first time later this year.
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The #EternalRuins #RPG is live on #Kickstarter now! I co-wrote this one with Rob Leigh, a new Wild Words game to showcase the ancient megastructure created by worldbuilder Sam Carr, and it was *particularly* lovely to work on.
#TTRPG #Crowdfunding #WildWords
www.kickstarter.com/projects/myt...
#TTRPG #Crowdfunding #WildWords
www.kickstarter.com/projects/myt...
Eternal Ruins: The Roleplaying Game
The Eternal Ruins is a tabletop roleplaying game about exploring an endless labyrinth of ancient mysteries.
www.kickstarter.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The #EternalRuins #RPG is live on #Kickstarter now! I co-wrote this one with Rob Leigh, a new Wild Words game to showcase the ancient megastructure created by worldbuilder Sam Carr, and it was *particularly* lovely to work on.
#TTRPG #Crowdfunding #WildWords
www.kickstarter.com/projects/myt...
#TTRPG #Crowdfunding #WildWords
www.kickstarter.com/projects/myt...
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Hello. It's my final week as a full time game designer, and as if to underline why I can't do this anymore, I currently can't afford to cover my bills at the end of the month.
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
January
A bundle by Chris Bissette, £150.00 for 60 games
itch.io
January 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Hello. It's my final week as a full time game designer, and as if to underline why I can't do this anymore, I currently can't afford to cover my bills at the end of the month.
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
All of my work on itch is on sale. Tell your friends, buy something, thank you very much.
itch.io/s/179351/jan...
Coming soon to the shawk games ttrpg channel, one that absolutely had me crying in the clerb (my office), THE TIME WE HAVE. Recorded with the phenomenal @nightofthefitz.bsky.social and let me tell you all, they go all out in this actual play! #ttrpg #actualplay #ap #thetimewehave #rpg
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Coming soon to the shawk games ttrpg channel, one that absolutely had me crying in the clerb (my office), THE TIME WE HAVE. Recorded with the phenomenal @nightofthefitz.bsky.social and let me tell you all, they go all out in this actual play! #ttrpg #actualplay #ap #thetimewehave #rpg
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Most everyday citizens in the US are like a kidnapped duck on a bus: things have gone horribly wrong & we can't figure out how to make it stop without pissing off the driver to the point where he kills everyone
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Most everyday citizens in the US are like a kidnapped duck on a bus: things have gone horribly wrong & we can't figure out how to make it stop without pissing off the driver to the point where he kills everyone