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#TTRPG #GM & writer fostering a supportive community spirit! If you enjoy my free sites (fantasy.kismetrose.com) & socials, please follow & support me @thekismetrose on ko-fi. 💋
Years ago, I wrote duels into my Guide to Romance in Fantasy Gaming as an option for weddings *and* divorces. Why not have combat-ready characters battle for love? Recently, I ran into this idea in Ebon Light and it tickled me all over again!

#visualnovel #ebonlight #rpg
June 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Ebon Light's MC is in over her head but has allies who give her advice. Some of it has made me pause, apply it to Real LifeTM, and feel better. I've seen people say they found Ebon Light to be soothing, and I think this may be one of the many reasons why.
#visualnovel #ebonlight #vn
June 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Something I've noticed as I've replayed Ebon Light is that there are things the characters say that I find rather encouraging. Like this little line: "There are choices everywhere, darling." I'd like someone to tell me this just about every morning.
#visualnovel #ebonlight #inspirationalquotes
May 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I've lost track of how many ways I've died in Ebon Light. Just when I think I've found them all, there's another one. And it's easy to scroll back and try again, so I end up giggling and singing "Duuuumb ways to die!" instead of getting annoyed.
#ebonlight #visualnovel
May 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Ernol, Laceaga, Duliae, Haron, & Vadeyn appear regularly in Ebon Light, each with his own views & attitudes. They're all potential love interests, too, so elf lovers are spoiled for choice!

(No suggested order except to save Duliae for last, which quickly makes sense.)

#visualnovel #indiegame
May 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Meet the main character of Ebon Light by underbliss! You choose her eye color, hair color, hair style, disposition, and name. You also pick most of her decisions and responses, something that I love in a VN. What you don't get to choose is for her to stay home.
#visualnovel #indiegame #fantasy
May 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I haven't been able to finish my first playthrough yet, but OMG Ebon Light by Underbliss has been an engrossing ride! I love the art, music, and characters. I'm amazed you can PWYW for it.
#visualnovel
underbliss.itch.io/ebon-light
May 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Recently, I've started revamping my D&D site. Along the way, I'm fixing errors, removing old code, and updating the look in small ways. Constructive feedback is welcome!
#ttrpgcommunity
www.dnd.kismetrose.com/DandDUpdates...
May 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Me: You can roll to see if you recognize her house insignia.
My hubby (who was rolling for shit that night): It's gonna be House Derp.

He even went and made a banner for House Derp later:
March 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
One thing Pentiment does well is to remind us that everyone has grudges, from small and fleeting to deep and enduring, publicly aired to privately nursed. Highlighting them reveals more about the past, the culture, the bearer, and maybe also the target.
#storytelling #characterdevelopment
December 6, 2024 at 7:24 PM
The Wolf Among Us reminded me that NPCs have lines they won't cross and expect others not to cross, either. They won't always be fair about it, but they have their reasons. These clashes can happen with anyone, and while frustrating, they can make NPCs more realistic.
#videogames #ttrpgs
December 5, 2024 at 10:58 PM
I knew when I first saw Pentiment that it was made for me in a number of ways, and I have not been disappointed. So much homework went into crafting it and the creators share much of it with the player through conversations and glosses, like this.
#history #videogames #pentiment
December 4, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Animal NPCs with defined personalities and good communication will always be more interesting than those that are just described physically or used mostly for mechanical reasons (attacks, abilities, etc.). Just something The Wolf Among Us reminded me of when I played it recently.
December 3, 2024 at 10:27 PM
The demo for Drăculești is up on Steam with lovely art, writing full of tension, and a different look into Renfield. It made my morning more interesting!
#visualnovel #dracula
November 30, 2024 at 9:06 PM
When I saw "just so you know, all my pants are sassy," I had to make a Disco Elysium meme out of it. I would've enjoyed some sassy talking pants to go with my horrible necktie...
#discoelysium
November 30, 2024 at 4:20 AM
One of the most relatable things in Vampire Therapist by Little Bat Games: not knowing how to make small talk with strangers and coming out awkward either way you try. 😉
November 19, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Let's hear about a notable city or country in your current game!
#ttrpg
November 13, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I've been graciously granted early access to Sigh of the Abyss, which releases tomorrow, and I have to say, I am LOVING it! I hoped it would be a #visualnovel I could live in, and it very much is! Rascal Devworks has outdone themselves with this beauty!
October 10, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Sigh of the Abyss is due to be released this Friday, and as a backer, I'm so excited! Play the free prologue, Shadow Bonds, now and wishlist the full #medievalfantasy #visualnovel.

Check out my review of the prologue/demo: www.dnd.kismetrose.com/VNSighoftheA...
October 9, 2024 at 5:33 PM
I've been gaming for 29 years as of this week!
I wonder if I should plan something special for the 30th anniversary?
#TTRPGs #ttrpgcommunity
October 4, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Thanks to voters in my poll, I'm writing about organizing GM notes, starting with methods I developed for historic campaigns.

ko-fi.com/post/Organiz...
September 26, 2024 at 3:40 PM
What are your core values as a player?

Art by Ramona of Alderdoodle: alderdoodle.co.uk/

#ttrpg
September 10, 2024 at 3:55 AM
I made this meme because of an experience I had last weekend. Feel free to share experiences you've had with getting less-than-stellar feedback and see the blog I wrote about it. 🙂

ko-fi.com/post/Dealing...
August 21, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Hey folks, the next chunk of my system-agnostic guide to generational play is up! Find the link below, and I hope you enjoy it!

ko-fi.com/post/Legacie...

#TTRPGCommunity #ttrpg #ttrpgfamily
August 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
I did it, y'all! I finished the main update on my WoD site! All pages are mobile-friendly with accessible colors, and much is available via Google Docs for your convenience!
August 10, 2024 at 8:57 PM