TacticsNChai
@tacticsnchai.bsky.social
Creating Bludgeon - a D20 roll high, Tactics Focused Ttrpg with Asynchronous Class Mechanics.
Diana Jones Emerging Designer Runner ('25) Up & CRIT Award Nominee ('24)
Game Link: https://tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the-ttrpg
Diana Jones Emerging Designer Runner ('25) Up & CRIT Award Nominee ('24)
Game Link: https://tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the-ttrpg
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TacticsNChai
@tacticsnchai.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Bludgeon the TTRPG by tacticsnchai
Tactics focused D20 TTRPG System with Asynchronous Class Mechanics inspired by Indian Pop Culture & Mythology.
tacticsnchai.itch.io
Hello Everyone! It's time for a re-introduction!
We're building a d20 system with asynchronous combat mechanics & a heavy emphasis on mechanics that support roleplay!
You'll find posts about game design here, too!
We also share the occasional meme.
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
We're building a d20 system with asynchronous combat mechanics & a heavy emphasis on mechanics that support roleplay!
You'll find posts about game design here, too!
We also share the occasional meme.
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
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I have been writing this blogpost for months to share my personal perspective and insight to the Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene. Check it out!
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...
Afraid of Communities - Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene & LFG
A look at the Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
I have been writing this blogpost for months to share my personal perspective and insight to the Indonesian Tabletop RPG scene. Check it out!
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...
afraidofencounters.bearblog.dev/afraid-of-co...
New Year.
Fresh beginnings.
Best wishes to y'all and have a great 2026!
Fresh beginnings.
Best wishes to y'all and have a great 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
New Year.
Fresh beginnings.
Best wishes to y'all and have a great 2026!
Fresh beginnings.
Best wishes to y'all and have a great 2026!
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We've been quiet since our last update. That's probably not going to change, but we did want to share an end of the year update along with a cheeky set of additions to the rulebook.
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
Devlog 16: Update on 'Things'
Seasons Greetings Bludgeoneers! It has been a wild second half of '25 for us. I cover a bit of that in my last Devlog where I talk about needing to take a bit of a step back. I'll talk more about that...
tacticsnchai.itch.io
December 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We've been quiet since our last update. That's probably not going to change, but we did want to share an end of the year update along with a cheeky set of additions to the rulebook.
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
We've been quiet since our last update. That's probably not going to change, but we did want to share an end of the year update along with a cheeky set of additions to the rulebook.
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
Devlog 16: Update on 'Things'
Seasons Greetings Bludgeoneers! It has been a wild second half of '25 for us. I cover a bit of that in my last Devlog where I talk about needing to take a bit of a step back. I'll talk more about that...
tacticsnchai.itch.io
December 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We've been quiet since our last update. That's probably not going to change, but we did want to share an end of the year update along with a cheeky set of additions to the rulebook.
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
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The end of the line. I love and thank you all for tuning in and engaging with it. But I believe it can reach many more! Stay tuned for some exclusive interviews and some short edits :)
GODKILLER: Qismat Episode 8, subtitled in English, OUT NOW.
youtu.be/4nKdOtFBQ4o
...🧵
GODKILLER: Qismat Episode 8, subtitled in English, OUT NOW.
youtu.be/4nKdOtFBQ4o
...🧵
GODKILLER: Qismat - Episode 8 | हिंदी , 官話 | Multilingual Actual Play production
YouTube video by Amaan HK - Products of Thought
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The end of the line. I love and thank you all for tuning in and engaging with it. But I believe it can reach many more! Stay tuned for some exclusive interviews and some short edits :)
GODKILLER: Qismat Episode 8, subtitled in English, OUT NOW.
youtu.be/4nKdOtFBQ4o
...🧵
GODKILLER: Qismat Episode 8, subtitled in English, OUT NOW.
youtu.be/4nKdOtFBQ4o
...🧵
We're still quite stoked that we got mentioned among so many of our peers!
If you're curious about Bludgeon, you can follow our blog-posts and get a quick-start here! (or buy the book outright and help us fund more art!)
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
If you're curious about Bludgeon, you can follow our blog-posts and get a quick-start here! (or buy the book outright and help us fund more art!)
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
November 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We're still quite stoked that we got mentioned among so many of our peers!
If you're curious about Bludgeon, you can follow our blog-posts and get a quick-start here! (or buy the book outright and help us fund more art!)
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
If you're curious about Bludgeon, you can follow our blog-posts and get a quick-start here! (or buy the book outright and help us fund more art!)
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
The Hindustan Times did a piece on Ttrpgs in India!
All our friends in the space are mentioned! (and Bludgeon, too!)
archive.ph/M4Wd9
#rpg #ttrpg
All our friends in the space are mentioned! (and Bludgeon, too!)
archive.ph/M4Wd9
#rpg #ttrpg
archive.ph
November 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Hindustan Times did a piece on Ttrpgs in India!
All our friends in the space are mentioned! (and Bludgeon, too!)
archive.ph/M4Wd9
#rpg #ttrpg
All our friends in the space are mentioned! (and Bludgeon, too!)
archive.ph/M4Wd9
#rpg #ttrpg
Apropos of nothing:
In my mind, George of the Jungle perfectly encapsulates the player fantasy of a Bard-barian.
That is all.
In my mind, George of the Jungle perfectly encapsulates the player fantasy of a Bard-barian.
That is all.
a man with long hair is smiling for the camera .
ALT: a man with long hair is smiling for the camera .
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Apropos of nothing:
In my mind, George of the Jungle perfectly encapsulates the player fantasy of a Bard-barian.
That is all.
In my mind, George of the Jungle perfectly encapsulates the player fantasy of a Bard-barian.
That is all.
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We're live and talking about bringing new players into your #TTRPG campaigns. How do you catch someone up? How do you hook them into your stories? How do get get that cozy table feel back?
Come share your experiences!
www.twitch.tv/chaoticwhole...
www.youtube.com/@ChaoticWhol...
Come share your experiences!
www.twitch.tv/chaoticwhole...
www.youtube.com/@ChaoticWhol...
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
We're live and talking about bringing new players into your #TTRPG campaigns. How do you catch someone up? How do you hook them into your stories? How do get get that cozy table feel back?
Come share your experiences!
www.twitch.tv/chaoticwhole...
www.youtube.com/@ChaoticWhol...
Come share your experiences!
www.twitch.tv/chaoticwhole...
www.youtube.com/@ChaoticWhol...
The intersection in the Venn Diagram of 40k Nerd-dom and Gujarati Roots lies here:
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The intersection in the Venn Diagram of 40k Nerd-dom and Gujarati Roots lies here:
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We Aten't Dead.
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
Bludgeon the TTRPG by tacticsnchai
Tactics focused D20 TTRPG System with Asynchronous Class Mechanics inspired by Indian Pop Culture & Mythology.
tacticsnchai.itch.io
October 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
We Aten't Dead.
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
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We've done it, folks! We've hit the final milestone for Midnight of the Century Itchfunding: £5,000!
I (literally) couldn't have done it without you, so thank you so much.
If you haven't backed yet, you've got until Halloween to get the Deluxe goodies!
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
I (literally) couldn't have done it without you, so thank you so much.
If you haven't backed yet, you've got until Halloween to get the Deluxe goodies!
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
Midnight of the Century by By Odin's Beard RPG
A mid-'90s pre-apocalyptic serial killer investigation tabletop roleplaying game
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io
October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We've done it, folks! We've hit the final milestone for Midnight of the Century Itchfunding: £5,000!
I (literally) couldn't have done it without you, so thank you so much.
If you haven't backed yet, you've got until Halloween to get the Deluxe goodies!
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
I (literally) couldn't have done it without you, so thank you so much.
If you haven't backed yet, you've got until Halloween to get the Deluxe goodies!
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
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Under a day and $100 to fund for this promising young designer's project.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
The #Shadowdark and #Bludgeon conversions are very promising for those who enjoy Indie TTRPG and at $11 for a PDF, hard to go wrong.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
The #Shadowdark and #Bludgeon conversions are very promising for those who enjoy Indie TTRPG and at $11 for a PDF, hard to go wrong.
The Crown of Jarajakti. A naval horror adventure.
Find the stranded ship and escape with the treasure. What seemed like a simple job quickly takes a much more disturbing turn...
www.kickstarter.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Under a day and $100 to fund for this promising young designer's project.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
The #Shadowdark and #Bludgeon conversions are very promising for those who enjoy Indie TTRPG and at $11 for a PDF, hard to go wrong.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
The #Shadowdark and #Bludgeon conversions are very promising for those who enjoy Indie TTRPG and at $11 for a PDF, hard to go wrong.
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77% now! Let's keep it up 🔥
We are halfway through the #Kickstarter and 70% funded, we can still make it!
Pledge now for a 32 page #TTRPG adventure booklet complete with maps, tokens, and handouts: everything you need to run a tense and mysterious adventure of 3-4 sessions ☠️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
Pledge now for a 32 page #TTRPG adventure booklet complete with maps, tokens, and handouts: everything you need to run a tense and mysterious adventure of 3-4 sessions ☠️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
The Crown of Jarajakti. A naval horror adventure.
Find the stranded ship and escape with the treasure. What seemed like a simple job quickly takes a much more disturbing turn...
www.kickstarter.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
77% now! Let's keep it up 🔥
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Hey, #ttrpgcommunity!
Do you like:
🌊 Haunted ships?
☠️ Cursed sailors?
🐲 Sea monsters?
😱 Unpredictable twists?
Then boy do I have an adventure for you: The Crown of Jarajakti, for #DnD, #Bludgeon, and #Shadowdark!
Pledge now on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
#SelfPromoSaturday
Do you like:
🌊 Haunted ships?
☠️ Cursed sailors?
🐲 Sea monsters?
😱 Unpredictable twists?
Then boy do I have an adventure for you: The Crown of Jarajakti, for #DnD, #Bludgeon, and #Shadowdark!
Pledge now on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
#SelfPromoSaturday
October 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Hey, #ttrpgcommunity!
Do you like:
🌊 Haunted ships?
☠️ Cursed sailors?
🐲 Sea monsters?
😱 Unpredictable twists?
Then boy do I have an adventure for you: The Crown of Jarajakti, for #DnD, #Bludgeon, and #Shadowdark!
Pledge now on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
#SelfPromoSaturday
Do you like:
🌊 Haunted ships?
☠️ Cursed sailors?
🐲 Sea monsters?
😱 Unpredictable twists?
Then boy do I have an adventure for you: The Crown of Jarajakti, for #DnD, #Bludgeon, and #Shadowdark!
Pledge now on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
#SelfPromoSaturday
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Are you a BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ TTRPG game designer? Do you have a new game/kickstarter launching soon? Would you like to be featured on "BUT WHY?" our TTRPG talk show where we
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Are you a BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ TTRPG game designer? Do you have a new game/kickstarter launching soon? Would you like to be featured on "BUT WHY?" our TTRPG talk show where we
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
1. interview a game designer
2. play a one-shot with their game/setting
3. have chill fun vibes?
If this is you, DM us!
We Aten't Dead.
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
Bludgeon the TTRPG by tacticsnchai
Tactics focused D20 TTRPG System with Asynchronous Class Mechanics inspired by Indian Pop Culture & Mythology.
tacticsnchai.itch.io
October 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
We Aten't Dead.
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
You can keep playing Bludgeon (and giving us your feedback!) while we're on a brief hiatus!
tacticsnchai.itch.io/bludgeon-the...
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Have you seen @navypink.itch.io 's new Kickstarter?
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
The Crown of Jarajakti. A naval horror adventure.
Find the stranded ship and escape with the treasure. What seemed like a simple job quickly takes a much more disturbing turn...
www.kickstarter.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Have you seen @navypink.itch.io 's new Kickstarter?
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
Have you seen @navypink.itch.io 's new Kickstarter?
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
The Crown of Jarajakti. A naval horror adventure.
Find the stranded ship and escape with the treasure. What seemed like a simple job quickly takes a much more disturbing turn...
www.kickstarter.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Have you seen @navypink.itch.io 's new Kickstarter?
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
Design, layout, art - all by one person! And better yet - It features the first ever Bludgeon Rules conversion of an adventure!
It's also available in #5e & #Shadowdark rules, too.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/161...
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We are FOUR MONTHS (and a few days) away from Gallows Corner - A Peasants' Revolt RPG launching on Kickstarter!
As such, you're going to be seeing a lot more of me here talking about the game. So get ready!
First up: are you following on Kickstarter? Let's go! www.kickstarter.com/projects/thr...
As such, you're going to be seeing a lot more of me here talking about the game. So get ready!
First up: are you following on Kickstarter? Let's go! www.kickstarter.com/projects/thr...
October 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We are FOUR MONTHS (and a few days) away from Gallows Corner - A Peasants' Revolt RPG launching on Kickstarter!
As such, you're going to be seeing a lot more of me here talking about the game. So get ready!
First up: are you following on Kickstarter? Let's go! www.kickstarter.com/projects/thr...
As such, you're going to be seeing a lot more of me here talking about the game. So get ready!
First up: are you following on Kickstarter? Let's go! www.kickstarter.com/projects/thr...
Folks like @navypink.itch.io are already using the Bludgeon system for adventures!
You should check out their new adventure that's available to play as a #5e / #DnD and #Shadowdark module, as well as Bludgeon!
You should check out their new adventure that's available to play as a #5e / #DnD and #Shadowdark module, as well as Bludgeon!
Tier 2: The Tome 📖
For 60 PLN (~15$), you'll get a physical booklet of the adventure in the ruleset of your choice: #DnD, #Shadowdark, or @tacticsnchai.bsky.social's Bludgeon, as well as all the digital rewards from the previous tier
FREE SHIPPING to non-high income countries 📦
For 60 PLN (~15$), you'll get a physical booklet of the adventure in the ruleset of your choice: #DnD, #Shadowdark, or @tacticsnchai.bsky.social's Bludgeon, as well as all the digital rewards from the previous tier
FREE SHIPPING to non-high income countries 📦
September 28, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Folks like @navypink.itch.io are already using the Bludgeon system for adventures!
You should check out their new adventure that's available to play as a #5e / #DnD and #Shadowdark module, as well as Bludgeon!
You should check out their new adventure that's available to play as a #5e / #DnD and #Shadowdark module, as well as Bludgeon!
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With 5 days left until the Kickstarter launch, how about I introduce you to the reward tiers?
Each day until launch, I'll introduce you to one of the tiers, going from the lowest price to highest
Let's make it a thread 🧵
1/6
#dnd #ttrpg #shadowdark
Each day until launch, I'll introduce you to one of the tiers, going from the lowest price to highest
Let's make it a thread 🧵
1/6
#dnd #ttrpg #shadowdark
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
With 5 days left until the Kickstarter launch, how about I introduce you to the reward tiers?
Each day until launch, I'll introduce you to one of the tiers, going from the lowest price to highest
Let's make it a thread 🧵
1/6
#dnd #ttrpg #shadowdark
Each day until launch, I'll introduce you to one of the tiers, going from the lowest price to highest
Let's make it a thread 🧵
1/6
#dnd #ttrpg #shadowdark
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Thanks for the space! Check out @amaanhk.bsky.social who's doing a really ambitious multilingual, multicultural Godkiller AP and @tacticsnchai.bsky.social who created Bludgeon, my favorite TTRPG system 🎉
September 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thanks for the space! Check out @amaanhk.bsky.social who's doing a really ambitious multilingual, multicultural Godkiller AP and @tacticsnchai.bsky.social who created Bludgeon, my favorite TTRPG system 🎉
If you're wondering why we've been quiet, this should explain it :)
September 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
If you're wondering why we've been quiet, this should explain it :)
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Ex Tenebris has launched!
Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.
Please share the link and back (if you want)
#ttrpg #kickstarter #spacegothic
Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.
Please share the link and back (if you want)
#ttrpg #kickstarter #spacegothic
Coming soon: Ex Tenebris: A gothic space TTRPG
Unravel mysteries, battle horrors, protect the stars
www.kickstarter.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Ex Tenebris has launched!
Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.
Please share the link and back (if you want)
#ttrpg #kickstarter #spacegothic
Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.
Please share the link and back (if you want)
#ttrpg #kickstarter #spacegothic