DANIEL D. FOX
@zweihanderrpg.bsky.social
Multiple award-winning game designer. ZWEIHANDER RPG. Nocturne Gothic Horror OSR. Countless licensed kids' board games (Pete the Cat, Very Hungry Caterpillar, I SPY, Dog Man, Daniel Tiger). A miserable little pile of secrets. https://sllswrd.games
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Zweihander RPG in a nutshell
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Zweihander RPG in a nutshell
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Some close-ups of my map!
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Some close-ups of my map!
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This year for ttrpg projects I have contributed in some way to:
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This year for ttrpg projects I have contributed in some way to:
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
6 D&D 5e products
4 Shadowdark products
3 OSE products
1 Pirate Borg product
1 Zweihander product
And
7 system neutral products
And I have more in the works.
Hot. Damn. What a year.
The more rules you add, the less elastic the possibilities become. You’re not building worlds anymore, you’re building boxes, and people and stories don’t fit in boxes.
. . . unless you’re playing modern D&D, which practically hands you a box and says, "Color inside the lines."
. . . unless you’re playing modern D&D, which practically hands you a box and says, "Color inside the lines."
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 AM
The more rules you add, the less elastic the possibilities become. You’re not building worlds anymore, you’re building boxes, and people and stories don’t fit in boxes.
. . . unless you’re playing modern D&D, which practically hands you a box and says, "Color inside the lines."
. . . unless you’re playing modern D&D, which practically hands you a box and says, "Color inside the lines."
Call me new-fashioned, but I’m done counting grid squares in D&D and tracking every pound of gear like some accountant for encumbrance rules.
Let’s skip the suck and get to the good parts of the adventure, the ones that actually matter.
Let’s skip the suck and get to the good parts of the adventure, the ones that actually matter.
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Call me new-fashioned, but I’m done counting grid squares in D&D and tracking every pound of gear like some accountant for encumbrance rules.
Let’s skip the suck and get to the good parts of the adventure, the ones that actually matter.
Let’s skip the suck and get to the good parts of the adventure, the ones that actually matter.
Love this, thanks for sharing!
Here's how my career in games has went:
1) Made a weirdo version of WFRP in OSR fashion
2) Talked about it a_lot_online
3) Had my friends playtest for 2 years
4) Spent $12k for art
5) Planned the heck out of marketing
6) Ran a Kickstarter 2017 hoping to raise $1k
Here's how my career in games has went:
1) Made a weirdo version of WFRP in OSR fashion
2) Talked about it a_lot_online
3) Had my friends playtest for 2 years
4) Spent $12k for art
5) Planned the heck out of marketing
6) Ran a Kickstarter 2017 hoping to raise $1k
Ok, @lumpley.bsky.social & I have been very up-front over the years on our sales data & etc, so here's a thing, & thanks Will, for bringing it up. Starting a career in #ttrpgs means making games. it means writing in a goggle doc or notebook, trying mechanics with a friend, finding 3 folks to play.
I don't really see any false vision of success — virtually anybody who talks about it is very up front, and people who ask about "starting a career in games" get told very plainly that the only way to have money while working in RPGs is to start with money.
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Love this, thanks for sharing!
Here's how my career in games has went:
1) Made a weirdo version of WFRP in OSR fashion
2) Talked about it a_lot_online
3) Had my friends playtest for 2 years
4) Spent $12k for art
5) Planned the heck out of marketing
6) Ran a Kickstarter 2017 hoping to raise $1k
Here's how my career in games has went:
1) Made a weirdo version of WFRP in OSR fashion
2) Talked about it a_lot_online
3) Had my friends playtest for 2 years
4) Spent $12k for art
5) Planned the heck out of marketing
6) Ran a Kickstarter 2017 hoping to raise $1k
Halloween whispers,
Children dance in rot and flies.
Tooth decay begins.
Children dance in rot and flies.
Tooth decay begins.
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Halloween whispers,
Children dance in rot and flies.
Tooth decay begins.
Children dance in rot and flies.
Tooth decay begins.
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Mecenas de #MainGauche los emisarios han partido esta mañana bien temprano con las alforjas llenas de conocimiento del Abismo 😈. Revisad vuestras bandejas de entrada y cuentas de DTRPG, porque las copias digitales ya deberían haber llegado. #ZweihanderRPG #lodelrol 🎲
October 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Mecenas de #MainGauche los emisarios han partido esta mañana bien temprano con las alforjas llenas de conocimiento del Abismo 😈. Revisad vuestras bandejas de entrada y cuentas de DTRPG, porque las copias digitales ya deberían haber llegado. #ZweihanderRPG #lodelrol 🎲
The best mail day is MÖRK BORG Mail Day from John Baltisberger @kaijupoet.bsky.social ! 🤘🏻
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The best mail day is MÖRK BORG Mail Day from John Baltisberger @kaijupoet.bsky.social ! 🤘🏻
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Tomorrow we launch Designers & Dragons: Origins.
This massive 4-volume set covers each and every product TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e.
It's a detailed look at some of the hobby's most iconic adventures.
Sign up now to get notified when we go live:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
This massive 4-volume set covers each and every product TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e.
It's a detailed look at some of the hobby's most iconic adventures.
Sign up now to get notified when we go live:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
October 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Tomorrow we launch Designers & Dragons: Origins.
This massive 4-volume set covers each and every product TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e.
It's a detailed look at some of the hobby's most iconic adventures.
Sign up now to get notified when we go live:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
This massive 4-volume set covers each and every product TSR published for OD&D, Basic D&D, and AD&D 1e.
It's a detailed look at some of the hobby's most iconic adventures.
Sign up now to get notified when we go live:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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Hey I got to illustrate chapter 2 of the D&D Dragon Delves book! Written by
@justiceraminarman.bsky.social, it was such a perfect thematic and tonal pair that I still can't believe it's real.
@justiceraminarman.bsky.social, it was such a perfect thematic and tonal pair that I still can't believe it's real.
September 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Hey I got to illustrate chapter 2 of the D&D Dragon Delves book! Written by
@justiceraminarman.bsky.social, it was such a perfect thematic and tonal pair that I still can't believe it's real.
@justiceraminarman.bsky.social, it was such a perfect thematic and tonal pair that I still can't believe it's real.
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The Dark Powers check in Ravenloft are broken. So here's how I fixed it.
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
Noturne Gothic Horror: Basics of Gameplay v2 | Daniel D. Fox
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October 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Dark Powers check in Ravenloft are broken. So here's how I fixed it.
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
The Dark Powers check in Ravenloft are broken. So here's how I fixed it.
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
Noturne Gothic Horror: Basics of Gameplay v2 | Daniel D. Fox
Get more from Daniel D. Fox on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Dark Powers check in Ravenloft are broken. So here's how I fixed it.
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
I stripped away the moralistic baggage (no more Christian guilt system), and now it’s the players who choose to tempt fate.
Here it is in NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR: www.patreon.com/posts/noturn...
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Shadowdark Meets Real Dark Fantasy!
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
October 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Shadowdark Meets Real Dark Fantasy!
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
I just backed Dark Devilry, where real Dark Fantasy Meets Shadowdark RPG, on Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
Dark Devilry | for the Shadowdark RPG
A pair of fiendish supplements for Shadowdark and the wider OSR space.
www.kickstarter.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I just backed Dark Devilry, where real Dark Fantasy Meets Shadowdark RPG, on Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...
Shadowdark Meets Real Dark Fantasy!
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
October 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Shadowdark Meets Real Dark Fantasy!
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
I helped design Dark Devilry, a new Shadowdark supplement now live on Kickstarter!
• New spells w/ unique crit success + failure effects
• Fiends with Temptation mechanics
• 3 classes: Daemonologist, Bloodguard, Sin Eater
Link below 👇
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Hello hello #portfolioday
My name is Yorgos, I'm Greek and I make book covers. I'm available for new projects from December onwards.
Here's some of my work!
My name is Yorgos, I'm Greek and I make book covers. I'm available for new projects from December onwards.
Here's some of my work!
October 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Hello hello #portfolioday
My name is Yorgos, I'm Greek and I make book covers. I'm available for new projects from December onwards.
Here's some of my work!
My name is Yorgos, I'm Greek and I make book covers. I'm available for new projects from December onwards.
Here's some of my work!
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Alright gang, #MothershipMonth25 is now live. These 26 other creators have done a phenomenal job bringing the setting of Prospero's Dream to life. Give them a look.
Oh also, no big deal but OVER/UNDER has over 1,200 players right now.
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Oh also, no big deal but OVER/UNDER has over 1,200 players right now.
www.backerkit.com/c/collection...
MOTHERSHIP MONTH on BackerKit
Mothership Month returns October 14, 2025 with even more creators, nightmares, and community events. Whether you're an old teamster or a fresh recruit, you're invited to the largest Mothership even...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Alright gang, #MothershipMonth25 is now live. These 26 other creators have done a phenomenal job bringing the setting of Prospero's Dream to life. Give them a look.
Oh also, no big deal but OVER/UNDER has over 1,200 players right now.
www.backerkit.com/c/collection...
Oh also, no big deal but OVER/UNDER has over 1,200 players right now.
www.backerkit.com/c/collection...
The TTRPG community lost a bright light with the passing of @robowieland.bsky.social
He gave so much of himself to others and never stopped advocating for creativity and kindness.
My heart is with his wife and daughter, his family and friends.
He gave so much of himself to others and never stopped advocating for creativity and kindness.
My heart is with his wife and daughter, his family and friends.
October 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The TTRPG community lost a bright light with the passing of @robowieland.bsky.social
He gave so much of himself to others and never stopped advocating for creativity and kindness.
My heart is with his wife and daughter, his family and friends.
He gave so much of himself to others and never stopped advocating for creativity and kindness.
My heart is with his wife and daughter, his family and friends.
Today is TTRPG Mail Day!
The Stranger Things x D&D Welcome to the Hellfire Club boxed just arrived!
Pretty sure this is going to be a collectible in time. I have the older Stanger Things boxed kit. Wonder how it compares?
amzn.to/43f8fhY
The Stranger Things x D&D Welcome to the Hellfire Club boxed just arrived!
Pretty sure this is going to be a collectible in time. I have the older Stanger Things boxed kit. Wonder how it compares?
amzn.to/43f8fhY
October 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today is TTRPG Mail Day!
The Stranger Things x D&D Welcome to the Hellfire Club boxed just arrived!
Pretty sure this is going to be a collectible in time. I have the older Stanger Things boxed kit. Wonder how it compares?
amzn.to/43f8fhY
The Stranger Things x D&D Welcome to the Hellfire Club boxed just arrived!
Pretty sure this is going to be a collectible in time. I have the older Stanger Things boxed kit. Wonder how it compares?
amzn.to/43f8fhY
5e Players x OSR D&D
October 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
5e Players x OSR D&D
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Show me how you draw armour!
October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Show me how you draw armour!