Derek Bizier (He/They)
@halflingshoard.bsky.social
Blogger of TTRPGs and Wargames. #AntiFascist Halflingshoard.com logo by Drew Cochrane, banner by Perplexing Ruins
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Out tomorrow!!
And in Oct, the trade paperback of Absolution...
October 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Out tomorrow!!
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Lots of really big crowdfunding campaigns and preorders launching today. Here's to tossing in my little project!
You can find RITE: A Midwinter Sacrament #TTRPG #zine below. You can grab it for $7 and receive it before the bleak midwinter.
7 day campaign. Thanks for sharing.
You can find RITE: A Midwinter Sacrament #TTRPG #zine below. You can grab it for $7 and receive it before the bleak midwinter.
7 day campaign. Thanks for sharing.
Coming soon: RITE: A Midwinter Sacrament RPG Zine
An RPG Zine for up to four players participating in four sacraments during the bleak midwinter.
www.kickstarter.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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the mother of night
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started listening to Push The Roll with Ross Bryant and this imagery from the third ep of The Obverse of the Mirror absolutely captivated me, I had to quickly paint the scene!!! Anyway it’s a good podcast, go listen to it
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started listening to Push The Roll with Ross Bryant and this imagery from the third ep of The Obverse of the Mirror absolutely captivated me, I had to quickly paint the scene!!! Anyway it’s a good podcast, go listen to it
September 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
the mother of night
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started listening to Push The Roll with Ross Bryant and this imagery from the third ep of The Obverse of the Mirror absolutely captivated me, I had to quickly paint the scene!!! Anyway it’s a good podcast, go listen to it
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started listening to Push The Roll with Ross Bryant and this imagery from the third ep of The Obverse of the Mirror absolutely captivated me, I had to quickly paint the scene!!! Anyway it’s a good podcast, go listen to it
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Did I buy some elaborate cap guns just for this video? Yes.
Did I buy a Burger King toy of Dr. Arliss Loveless from the 1999 movie Wild Wild West just for this video? Yes.
Did I buy a fedora just for this video? Please. I had that already.
Did I buy a Burger King toy of Dr. Arliss Loveless from the 1999 movie Wild Wild West just for this video? Yes.
Did I buy a fedora just for this video? Please. I had that already.
September 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Did I buy some elaborate cap guns just for this video? Yes.
Did I buy a Burger King toy of Dr. Arliss Loveless from the 1999 movie Wild Wild West just for this video? Yes.
Did I buy a fedora just for this video? Please. I had that already.
Did I buy a Burger King toy of Dr. Arliss Loveless from the 1999 movie Wild Wild West just for this video? Yes.
Did I buy a fedora just for this video? Please. I had that already.
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Dive into the shadows of the '90s in Midnight of the Century, a serial killer investigation #TTRPG inspired by Twin Peaks and Seven.
The Primer is available now and the full book is currently Itchfunding.
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
The Primer is available now and the full book is currently Itchfunding.
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
September 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Dive into the shadows of the '90s in Midnight of the Century, a serial killer investigation #TTRPG inspired by Twin Peaks and Seven.
The Primer is available now and the full book is currently Itchfunding.
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
The Primer is available now and the full book is currently Itchfunding.
byodinsbeardrpg.itch.io/midnight-of-...
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The creator behind the GRIMWILD TTRPG has been missing for two months, placing the project on hold indefinitely.
aftermath.site/grimwild-bac...
aftermath.site/grimwild-bac...
RPG Designer Goes Missing After Crowdfunding Award-Winning Game - Aftermath
'Fulfilment of the project appears to be on hold indefinitely until Maxwell can be located'
aftermath.site
August 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The creator behind the GRIMWILD TTRPG has been missing for two months, placing the project on hold indefinitely.
aftermath.site/grimwild-bac...
aftermath.site/grimwild-bac...
Proud to be the 182nd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Dragon Reactor: Embers, Ashes, Moments and Stars! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...
Dragon Reactor: Embers, Ashes, Moments and Stars
A mythopoetic mech TTRPG about war, tragedy, and what you do with the power to change the world.
www.backerkit.com
August 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Proud to be the 182nd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Dragon Reactor: Embers, Ashes, Moments and Stars! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...
Fewer things make me as happy as seeing a Press Pot Games package in the mail! @travisdhill.bsky.social #TrainGame
August 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Fewer things make me as happy as seeing a Press Pot Games package in the mail! @travisdhill.bsky.social #TrainGame
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Before you make your next #TTRPG, check out my free font Polymath, which lets you create a bunch of different dice types in an accessible way:
hedgemazepress.itch.io/polymath-dic...
hedgemazepress.itch.io/polymath-dic...
Polymath by Hedgemaze Press
Polyhedral dice font
hedgemazepress.itch.io
August 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Before you make your next #TTRPG, check out my free font Polymath, which lets you create a bunch of different dice types in an accessible way:
hedgemazepress.itch.io/polymath-dic...
hedgemazepress.itch.io/polymath-dic...
Proud to be the 182nd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Dragon Reactor: Embers, Ashes, Moments and Stars! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...
Dragon Reactor: Embers, Ashes, Moments and Stars
A mythopoetic mech TTRPG about war, tragedy, and what you do with the power to change the world.
www.backerkit.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Proud to be the 182nd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Dragon Reactor: Embers, Ashes, Moments and Stars! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...
sam talking Tolkien and RPGs dreamingdragonslayer.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/t...
Tolkien and His Symbols – An Essay
A happy birthday month to my father! I just recently recovered a box of his Tolkien materials and discovered an essay he wrote 32 years ago. Did some quick speech-to-text reading, some edits, and a…
dreamingdragonslayer.wordpress.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
sam talking Tolkien and RPGs dreamingdragonslayer.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/t...
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Just fyi @printninja.bsky.social US has blown their timelines on near all projects we have sent them, printed 2 projects the incorrect size, failed to send us shipping info 50% the time & offered little accountability.
Their line is “we cannot be accountable…”
Which is correct. They won’t be.
Their line is “we cannot be accountable…”
Which is correct. They won’t be.
July 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just fyi @printninja.bsky.social US has blown their timelines on near all projects we have sent them, printed 2 projects the incorrect size, failed to send us shipping info 50% the time & offered little accountability.
Their line is “we cannot be accountable…”
Which is correct. They won’t be.
Their line is “we cannot be accountable…”
Which is correct. They won’t be.
We need to help Kareesh out!
Bluesky. I need your help.
My oldest said she would play a #TTRPG with me if I could get this post to 1,000 likes.
She's played Pathfinder once before and liked it but now she's a teenager so...🤷♀️😂
My oldest said she would play a #TTRPG with me if I could get this post to 1,000 likes.
She's played Pathfinder once before and liked it but now she's a teenager so...🤷♀️😂
a blue background with the words you 're my only hope in white letters
Alt: a blue background with the words you 're my only hope in white letters
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July 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We need to help Kareesh out!
@chaoclypse.bsky.social not sure if you've seen it yet but the @hwrpodcast.bsky.social is running a series with The Lair of the Frog God and it is juicy to say the least! Hope all is well!
July 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
@chaoclypse.bsky.social not sure if you've seen it yet but the @hwrpodcast.bsky.social is running a series with The Lair of the Frog God and it is juicy to say the least! Hope all is well!
New Vaults of Vaarn! Coming soon!
youtu.be/P2e3cBkaEPQ
youtu.be/P2e3cBkaEPQ
The Best DnD Adventure? Vote The Shrike for Ennie's Long Form Adventure and Back Vaults of Vaarn 2E
YouTube video by Dieku Games
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New Vaults of Vaarn! Coming soon!
youtu.be/P2e3cBkaEPQ
youtu.be/P2e3cBkaEPQ
1. First #ttrpg you ever played? D&D 3E
2. First you ever ran? D&D 4E
3. Played the most? DCC
4. Run the most? OSE
5. Favorite? Trophy
6. Most recently played? OSE
7. Most recently run? Tunnel Goons w/The Burial Mound of Gilliard Wolfclan
2. First you ever ran? D&D 4E
3. Played the most? DCC
4. Run the most? OSE
5. Favorite? Trophy
6. Most recently played? OSE
7. Most recently run? Tunnel Goons w/The Burial Mound of Gilliard Wolfclan
1. First #ttrpg you ever played? D&D 4e
2. First you ever ran? FFG Genesys
3. Played the most? 4e (unfortunately)
4. Run the most? A series of rules-lite systems called “Protean”
5. Favorite? Mothership
6. Most recently played? D&D 5e
7. Most recently run? Jotun (mech game I’m developing)
2. First you ever ran? FFG Genesys
3. Played the most? 4e (unfortunately)
4. Run the most? A series of rules-lite systems called “Protean”
5. Favorite? Mothership
6. Most recently played? D&D 5e
7. Most recently run? Jotun (mech game I’m developing)
1. First #ttrpg you ever played? D&D Basic (Menzer Red Box or Black Box, not sure)
2. First you ever ran? D&D Basic
3. Played the most? A friend's freeform fantasy game
4. Run the most? WhiteHack
5. Favorite? Tribe 8
6. Most recently played? Witchburner
7. Most recently run? WhiteHack/Roach God
2. First you ever ran? D&D Basic
3. Played the most? A friend's freeform fantasy game
4. Run the most? WhiteHack
5. Favorite? Tribe 8
6. Most recently played? Witchburner
7. Most recently run? WhiteHack/Roach God
July 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
1. First #ttrpg you ever played? D&D 3E
2. First you ever ran? D&D 4E
3. Played the most? DCC
4. Run the most? OSE
5. Favorite? Trophy
6. Most recently played? OSE
7. Most recently run? Tunnel Goons w/The Burial Mound of Gilliard Wolfclan
2. First you ever ran? D&D 4E
3. Played the most? DCC
4. Run the most? OSE
5. Favorite? Trophy
6. Most recently played? OSE
7. Most recently run? Tunnel Goons w/The Burial Mound of Gilliard Wolfclan
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I've just released THE TRAVELLER.
A one-shot adventure for The Lost Bay about UFOs, hallucinations, conspiracies, and the power of community in a collapsing world.
It's free. Get it here: www.thelostbaystudio.com/blogs/inside...
art by @egallagher.bsky.social
A one-shot adventure for The Lost Bay about UFOs, hallucinations, conspiracies, and the power of community in a collapsing world.
It's free. Get it here: www.thelostbaystudio.com/blogs/inside...
art by @egallagher.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I've just released THE TRAVELLER.
A one-shot adventure for The Lost Bay about UFOs, hallucinations, conspiracies, and the power of community in a collapsing world.
It's free. Get it here: www.thelostbaystudio.com/blogs/inside...
art by @egallagher.bsky.social
A one-shot adventure for The Lost Bay about UFOs, hallucinations, conspiracies, and the power of community in a collapsing world.
It's free. Get it here: www.thelostbaystudio.com/blogs/inside...
art by @egallagher.bsky.social
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THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2025 IS LIVE
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2025 IS LIVE
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - a Sword & Planet special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus stories will be added to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Journeyman, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...
Journeyman
A rules-light, trust-heavy tabletop roleplaying game. Build (or bring) your own world.
www.kickstarter.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Journeyman, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...
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Liminal Horror Winter Giveaway
Enter to win a bundle of LH goodies by March 2nd
Multiple ways to enter:
- follow: liminalhorrorrpg.com/deluxe
- Bsky: Repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Bsky: Quote repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Substack: Follow the Goblin Archives Substack goblinarchives.substack.com
Enter to win a bundle of LH goodies by March 2nd
Multiple ways to enter:
- follow: liminalhorrorrpg.com/deluxe
- Bsky: Repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Bsky: Quote repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Substack: Follow the Goblin Archives Substack goblinarchives.substack.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Liminal Horror Winter Giveaway
Enter to win a bundle of LH goodies by March 2nd
Multiple ways to enter:
- follow: liminalhorrorrpg.com/deluxe
- Bsky: Repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Bsky: Quote repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Substack: Follow the Goblin Archives Substack goblinarchives.substack.com
Enter to win a bundle of LH goodies by March 2nd
Multiple ways to enter:
- follow: liminalhorrorrpg.com/deluxe
- Bsky: Repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Bsky: Quote repost the Giveaway on bsky
- Substack: Follow the Goblin Archives Substack goblinarchives.substack.com
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CONTEST: Repost 🔁 this to enter, that's it! 🤠🌵🐎 Came across this incredible shirt today and want to give one away to help get eyes on my next game.
The Wild Frontier of Venture, my weird west #ttrpg, launches Feb 25th. Day 1 backers get a free cloth poster map! Join the waiting list (below)!
The Wild Frontier of Venture, my weird west #ttrpg, launches Feb 25th. Day 1 backers get a free cloth poster map! Join the waiting list (below)!
February 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
CONTEST: Repost 🔁 this to enter, that's it! 🤠🌵🐎 Came across this incredible shirt today and want to give one away to help get eyes on my next game.
The Wild Frontier of Venture, my weird west #ttrpg, launches Feb 25th. Day 1 backers get a free cloth poster map! Join the waiting list (below)!
The Wild Frontier of Venture, my weird west #ttrpg, launches Feb 25th. Day 1 backers get a free cloth poster map! Join the waiting list (below)!
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Mum Chums, my slice of life #ttRPG about the people who care for kids, is now live on Kickstarter. If you like your gaming with a strong emotional core, back it today!
Mum Chums
A slice of life RPG about the people who care for kids
www.kickstarter.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Mum Chums, my slice of life #ttRPG about the people who care for kids, is now live on Kickstarter. If you like your gaming with a strong emotional core, back it today!
Just a few days left on the .Dungeon reprint. This time it is spiral bound. Grab it now! @snow117.bsky.social #.dungeon #kickstarter #ttrpg
.DUNGEON a Dying MMO Fantasy Roleplaying Game, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/s-o...
.DUNGEON a Dying MMO Fantasy Roleplaying Game, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/s-o...
.DUNGEON a Dying MMO Fantasy Roleplaying Game
Explore the polygonal wasteland of your childhood MMO in the new edition of this award-winning tabletop game!
www.kickstarter.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Just a few days left on the .Dungeon reprint. This time it is spiral bound. Grab it now! @snow117.bsky.social #.dungeon #kickstarter #ttrpg
.DUNGEON a Dying MMO Fantasy Roleplaying Game, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/s-o...
.DUNGEON a Dying MMO Fantasy Roleplaying Game, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/s-o...
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⚠️ The LIMINAL HORROR DELUXE EDITION backerkit landing page is up!
Follow the campaign here so you’re ready when we launch:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Follow the campaign here so you’re ready when we launch:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
January 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
⚠️ The LIMINAL HORROR DELUXE EDITION backerkit landing page is up!
Follow the campaign here so you’re ready when we launch:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Follow the campaign here so you’re ready when we launch:
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...