DevenBurns
@burnstabletop.bsky.social
Aspiring Maker and pen-and-paper game designer. My Maker focus is scifi furniture and my game focus is the Zero System.
https://substack.com/@deven0331
https://substack.com/@deven0331
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1. Great, let's do this
2. Here's some useful info (from my agent). You have until March 23, 2026 and it now includes illustrators
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2. Here's some useful info (from my agent). You have until March 23, 2026 and it now includes illustrators
3. Here is the Works Lookup link: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
This is hilarious because my group just started playtesting my game, which uses the selection of DCC dice, plus a d18. And yes, they do sweat.
I teach people 5e but only offer them the weird dice from DCC. I like to watch them sweat when I ask for a d20 roll
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is hilarious because my group just started playtesting my game, which uses the selection of DCC dice, plus a d18. And yes, they do sweat.
And, just a little self promotion, all my existing Heartbreaker supplements can be found in text-only (free), black-and-white (low cost), and full color (fancy) over at:
burns-tabletop.itch.io
burns-tabletop.itch.io
burns_tabletop
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September 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
And, just a little self promotion, all my existing Heartbreaker supplements can be found in text-only (free), black-and-white (low cost), and full color (fancy) over at:
burns-tabletop.itch.io
burns-tabletop.itch.io
Here I discuss my plans to turn backgrounds into a mini-game for character creation that can be played before joining a group session! Check it out!
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What is a Background?
Is your history worth knowing?
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September 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Here I discuss my plans to turn backgrounds into a mini-game for character creation that can be played before joining a group session! Check it out!
deven0331.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...
deven0331.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...
And my 3 backgrounds I created a long time ago, the Gambler, Majei, and the Oracle!
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Three Backgrounds for 5e by burns_tabletop
The Gambler, Majei, and the Oracle.
burns-tabletop.itch.io
August 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
And my 3 backgrounds I created a long time ago, the Gambler, Majei, and the Oracle!
burns-tabletop.itch.io/three-backgr...
burns-tabletop.itch.io/three-backgr...
My 3 of 3 medieval-ing equipment for gear progression in 5e is up!
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Commerce and Equipment: HeartBreaker by burns_tabletop
Silver-based medieval influenced gear for 5e and the HeartBreaker project.
burns-tabletop.itch.io
August 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
My 3 of 3 medieval-ing equipment for gear progression in 5e is up!
burns-tabletop.itch.io/commerceande...
burns-tabletop.itch.io/commerceande...
My latest article about where I began designing my 5e supplements is up as well as my 2 latest projects!
deven0331.substack.com/p/whats-first
deven0331.substack.com/p/whats-first
What's First?
When I am making a supplement.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
My latest article about where I began designing my 5e supplements is up as well as my 2 latest projects!
deven0331.substack.com/p/whats-first
deven0331.substack.com/p/whats-first
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SHADOWS OVER SOL 2E IS LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!
Venture into the hungry void of outer space. Explore derelict spaceships, make deals with shady corps and try to survive the horrors encroaching on your every move.
#ttrpg #ttrpgs #ttrpgsky #dnd #ttrpgcommunity #rpg
Venture into the hungry void of outer space. Explore derelict spaceships, make deals with shady corps and try to survive the horrors encroaching on your every move.
#ttrpg #ttrpgs #ttrpgsky #dnd #ttrpgcommunity #rpg
Shadows Over Sol: Second Edition | Sci-Fi Horror Roleplaying
Dark science fiction tabletop RPG, unveiling a future of conspiracy and horror
www.kickstarter.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's been a while (now with proper links...), I come bearing, well uh, links.
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Layered Armour: HeartBreaker by burns_tabletop
Medieval-influenced layered armour for 5e.
burns-tabletop.itch.io
July 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It's been a while (now with proper links...), I come bearing, well uh, links.
open.substack.com/pub/deven033...
burns-tabletop.itch.io/layered-armo...
open.substack.com/pub/deven033...
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"It's been a while, since I could, hold my substack high. And it's been a while..."
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Heartbreaker Part 1
Layered Armour
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July 3, 2025 at 4:26 AM
"It's been a while, since I could, hold my substack high. And it's been a while..."
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Who wants a one-page RPG? I just made it, and it's pay-what-you-want on itch!
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Time of Seeking
My Own One-Page RPG
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May 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Who wants a one-page RPG? I just made it, and it's pay-what-you-want on itch!
deven0331.substack.com/p/time-of-se...
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And two weeks hence, I am returned. Can video games enhance our tabletop RPGs? Who knows. I do!
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From Video to Table
The Ouroboros of Influence Among Games
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May 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
And two weeks hence, I am returned. Can video games enhance our tabletop RPGs? Who knows. I do!
deven0331.substack.com/p/from-video...
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No article this week folks, but the next one may be a doozy. Stay tuned!
April 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
No article this week folks, but the next one may be a doozy. Stay tuned!
Short post, still processing the new ideas, and typing it on my new pinetab. Awkward.
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Setting Driven Systems
Thoughts on Settings Not Systems
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April 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Short post, still processing the new ideas, and typing it on my new pinetab. Awkward.
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deven0331.substack.com/p/setting-dr...
And again here I am spilling my ideas into the web like milk onto your shirt.
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Advancement Through Failure
Encouraging Risk Over Repetition
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April 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
And again here I am spilling my ideas into the web like milk onto your shirt.
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Alchemy Update 2 on the substack! In this article I review the current rough draft of my alchemy system, and plans, for #Shadowdark
April 4, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Alchemy Update 2 on the substack! In this article I review the current rough draft of my alchemy system, and plans, for #Shadowdark
I just backed Shadowdark RPG: The Western Reaches Setting on @Kickstarter
March 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I just backed Shadowdark RPG: The Western Reaches Setting on @Kickstarter
Design with Intention. Create evocative worlds. Inspire arbiters, don't direct players.
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An Interesting World
Discovery & Wonder in Our Imaginings
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March 28, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Design with Intention. Create evocative worlds. Inspire arbiters, don't direct players.
deven0331.substack.com/p/an-interes...
deven0331.substack.com/p/an-interes...
New games have shown me new ways to engage with this pen-and-paper RPG hobby. New project incoming!
deven0331.substack.com/p/completely...
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Completely Inspired
From the Games I Have Played
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March 21, 2025 at 5:49 AM
New games have shown me new ways to engage with this pen-and-paper RPG hobby. New project incoming!
deven0331.substack.com/p/completely...
deven0331.substack.com/p/completely...
What you've all been waiting for! Oh wait, you haven't? You didn't even know, okay. That's fair. Now you do! open.substack.com/pub/deven033...
Update 1: Alchemy
The State of The Practice
open.substack.com
March 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
What you've all been waiting for! Oh wait, you haven't? You didn't even know, okay. That's fair. Now you do! open.substack.com/pub/deven033...
Another late release, but I got it out there!
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9-Getting Political
Don’t Worry, It’s Only Social Mechanics
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February 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Another late release, but I got it out there!
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Proud to be the 4,110th 😎 on @BackerKit for Mothership: WAGES OF SIN.
February 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Proud to be the 4,110th 😎 on @BackerKit for Mothership: WAGES OF SIN.
Another long diatribe of my thoughts on designing Pen amd Paper RPGs. Enjoy?
deven0331.substack.com/p/homebrew
deven0331.substack.com/p/homebrew
Homebrew
To Modify an Existing System or Not to Modify an Existing System
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February 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Another long diatribe of my thoughts on designing Pen amd Paper RPGs. Enjoy?
deven0331.substack.com/p/homebrew
deven0331.substack.com/p/homebrew
Proud to be the 606th 😎 on @BackerKit for The Perilous Void.
February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Proud to be the 606th 😎 on @BackerKit for The Perilous Void.