Darren Cartwright (Catharsis TTRPG Playtest 1.0 Available!)
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Looking for advice on releasing my #ttrpg, should I do a smaller release on itch to gain traction once the playtest is more worked out or wait until I'm very comfy with it to try for a bigger release? Biggest issue is costs, I'd rather not go into debt trying to get art assets and editing
April 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Looking for advice on releasing my #ttrpg, should I do a smaller release on itch to gain traction once the playtest is more worked out or wait until I'm very comfy with it to try for a bigger release? Biggest issue is costs, I'd rather not go into debt trying to get art assets and editing
Very unfortunate to think that this system is a commentary on imperialist ethics being so deeply rooted in modern fantasy #ttrpg yet any manufacturing will necessitate using supply chains or manufacturing practices that only feed the imperialist meat grinder. This post said it better than I could.
April 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Very unfortunate to think that this system is a commentary on imperialist ethics being so deeply rooted in modern fantasy #ttrpg yet any manufacturing will necessitate using supply chains or manufacturing practices that only feed the imperialist meat grinder. This post said it better than I could.
Happy Easter to those who celebrate!
April 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Happy Easter to those who celebrate!
1. Pathfinder 1e
2. Freelance Infantry Strike Team (FIST)
3. Apocalypse World 2e
4. Hyper Light Drifter ttrpg
5. Warhammer 40k Crusade Rules
All of these have tied into my system in little ways and I hope I picked the good parts 😆
2. Freelance Infantry Strike Team (FIST)
3. Apocalypse World 2e
4. Hyper Light Drifter ttrpg
5. Warhammer 40k Crusade Rules
All of these have tied into my system in little ways and I hope I picked the good parts 😆
OMG we're doing all the intro posts but not our own niche! So:
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks.
Changeling: The Lost
In Nomine (English + French editions)
Secrets of Cats
Sailor Moon Role-Playing Game
Over The Edge
Too many choices really! Already 2nd guessing my list.
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks.
Changeling: The Lost
In Nomine (English + French editions)
Secrets of Cats
Sailor Moon Role-Playing Game
Over The Edge
Too many choices really! Already 2nd guessing my list.
April 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
1. Pathfinder 1e
2. Freelance Infantry Strike Team (FIST)
3. Apocalypse World 2e
4. Hyper Light Drifter ttrpg
5. Warhammer 40k Crusade Rules
All of these have tied into my system in little ways and I hope I picked the good parts 😆
2. Freelance Infantry Strike Team (FIST)
3. Apocalypse World 2e
4. Hyper Light Drifter ttrpg
5. Warhammer 40k Crusade Rules
All of these have tied into my system in little ways and I hope I picked the good parts 😆
This system should be a method for people to explore good and bad characters, as that's one of the things I personally love about ttrpgs (Shadowrun and Cyberpunk come to mind), that being said i want it to be explicitly clear that fascist *players* are not accepted.
April 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This system should be a method for people to explore good and bad characters, as that's one of the things I personally love about ttrpgs (Shadowrun and Cyberpunk come to mind), that being said i want it to be explicitly clear that fascist *players* are not accepted.
In my playtesting I enjoy printing out copies of the Callings, stapling the one chosen onto my sheet, and then when all of the characters pass I'll burn the sheets. If I can find some way to be more eco-friendly it might be a fun rule to add.
April 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In my playtesting I enjoy printing out copies of the Callings, stapling the one chosen onto my sheet, and then when all of the characters pass I'll burn the sheets. If I can find some way to be more eco-friendly it might be a fun rule to add.
Catharsis utilizes the Universal Calling system rather than classes. This primordial magic dictates the important characters who give their power to stories. Your adventurer may retain power from breaking destiny, but too much will make them different from who you made to the point they must leave.
April 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Catharsis utilizes the Universal Calling system rather than classes. This primordial magic dictates the important characters who give their power to stories. Your adventurer may retain power from breaking destiny, but too much will make them different from who you made to the point they must leave.
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Author's Note regarding why I made this system.
Some of my biggest inspirations include Hyper Light Drifter TTRPG, Apocalypse World, FATE Core, and F.I.S.T.; highly recommend checking all of them out!
Some of my biggest inspirations include Hyper Light Drifter TTRPG, Apocalypse World, FATE Core, and F.I.S.T.; highly recommend checking all of them out!
April 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Author's Note regarding why I made this system.
Some of my biggest inspirations include Hyper Light Drifter TTRPG, Apocalypse World, FATE Core, and F.I.S.T.; highly recommend checking all of them out!
Some of my biggest inspirations include Hyper Light Drifter TTRPG, Apocalypse World, FATE Core, and F.I.S.T.; highly recommend checking all of them out!
View the Catharsis TTRPG Playtest and Feedback form here!
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April 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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