Old Oak Games | Emmet (he/him)
@oldoakgames.bsky.social
Irish-owned tabletop roleplaying game studio founded by award winning writer and designer Emmet Byrne (Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound, Broken Weave, lots more)
Ár Domhan, Do Scéal. Our Worlds, Your Stories.
Ár Domhan, Do Scéal. Our Worlds, Your Stories.
Happy Halloween and a Spooky Samhain to you all! Looking for a brand new terrifying monster to throw at your #dnd party? We've got you covered with the OG headless horseman, the terrifying Dúlachán!
Artwork by the amazing Clara-Marie Morin
#ttrpg #halloween
Artwork by the amazing Clara-Marie Morin
#ttrpg #halloween
October 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Happy Halloween and a Spooky Samhain to you all! Looking for a brand new terrifying monster to throw at your #dnd party? We've got you covered with the OG headless horseman, the terrifying Dúlachán!
Artwork by the amazing Clara-Marie Morin
#ttrpg #halloween
Artwork by the amazing Clara-Marie Morin
#ttrpg #halloween
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After years in development, playtesting and refinement, and months of pre-launch campaigning, I'm proud and excited to say that my brand new #TTRPG JourneyMon: Monster Trainer Roleplaying is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
Back the game in PDF and print right here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilg...
Back the game in PDF and print right here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilg...
JourneyMon: Monster Trainer Roleplaying
A narrative, collaborative world-building tabletop roleplaying game about friendship and monster battles.
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
After years in development, playtesting and refinement, and months of pre-launch campaigning, I'm proud and excited to say that my brand new #TTRPG JourneyMon: Monster Trainer Roleplaying is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
Back the game in PDF and print right here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilg...
Back the game in PDF and print right here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilg...
Looking for a new undead threat for your #dnd campaign? Look no further! The Marvach are rage filled husks whose souls have been ripped from their bodies. They stalk Tír Nascath looking to unleash their anger on anyone foolish enough to venture Beyond The Woods.
#ttrpg #irish
#ttrpg #irish
October 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
With the Beyond the Woods playtest now with backers, we can share some of the wonderful new art! These two amazing pieces were created by the fantastic @lauragalliart.bsky.social
We have a Baloran mother and her adorable demon baby, and a happy (and hungry) Púca!
#dnd #ttrpg #fantasyart
We have a Baloran mother and her adorable demon baby, and a happy (and hungry) Púca!
#dnd #ttrpg #fantasyart
September 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
With the Beyond the Woods playtest now with backers, we can share some of the wonderful new art! These two amazing pieces were created by the fantastic @lauragalliart.bsky.social
We have a Baloran mother and her adorable demon baby, and a happy (and hungry) Púca!
#dnd #ttrpg #fantasyart
We have a Baloran mother and her adorable demon baby, and a happy (and hungry) Púca!
#dnd #ttrpg #fantasyart
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Yeah!! It’s #PortfolioDay!!
I’m Álvaro Jiménez, illustrator from Spain with more years of experience than I would like to admit :__)
Here is my linktr.ee/alvarojimenezh and a little sample of my work!
🔥🔥🔥
I’m Álvaro Jiménez, illustrator from Spain with more years of experience than I would like to admit :__)
Here is my linktr.ee/alvarojimenezh and a little sample of my work!
🔥🔥🔥
July 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Yeah!! It’s #PortfolioDay!!
I’m Álvaro Jiménez, illustrator from Spain with more years of experience than I would like to admit :__)
Here is my linktr.ee/alvarojimenezh and a little sample of my work!
🔥🔥🔥
I’m Álvaro Jiménez, illustrator from Spain with more years of experience than I would like to admit :__)
Here is my linktr.ee/alvarojimenezh and a little sample of my work!
🔥🔥🔥
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And there are loads of options out there, for all budgets. Public domain art and photography, commercial art packs on Itch, low cost Patreons.
July 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
And there are loads of options out there, for all budgets. Public domain art and photography, commercial art packs on Itch, low cost Patreons.
Just something for #TTRPG designers out there: saying "we used AI cause we couldn't afford art" doesn't cut it. You are not entitled to art in your project. How would you react to an artist getting ChatGPT to fart out an RPG system and then publishing it?
July 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Just something for #TTRPG designers out there: saying "we used AI cause we couldn't afford art" doesn't cut it. You are not entitled to art in your project. How would you react to an artist getting ChatGPT to fart out an RPG system and then publishing it?
If you ever work somewhere where they say they're more like family, remember: that's what Shredder said.
The original toxic work environment.
The original toxic work environment.
June 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you ever work somewhere where they say they're more like family, remember: that's what Shredder said.
The original toxic work environment.
The original toxic work environment.
Quick update: Thanks to the kindness and persistence of a former colleague, I have been added to the "Writing and Design" credits. Which is something at least.
Today, out of morbid curiosity, I picked up a copy of The Laundry by Cubicle 7. Despite it using the rule system I designed, and copy pasting thousands of words I wrote, I am not included anywhere in the credits. I also outlined the whole book and designed the character sheet.
Oh well.
#ttrpg
Oh well.
#ttrpg
June 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Quick update: Thanks to the kindness and persistence of a former colleague, I have been added to the "Writing and Design" credits. Which is something at least.
Today, out of morbid curiosity, I picked up a copy of The Laundry by Cubicle 7. Despite it using the rule system I designed, and copy pasting thousands of words I wrote, I am not included anywhere in the credits. I also outlined the whole book and designed the character sheet.
Oh well.
#ttrpg
Oh well.
#ttrpg
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Today, out of morbid curiosity, I picked up a copy of The Laundry by Cubicle 7. Despite it using the rule system I designed, and copy pasting thousands of words I wrote, I am not included anywhere in the credits. I also outlined the whole book and designed the character sheet.
Oh well.
#ttrpg
Oh well.
#ttrpg
Scary news coming from a lot of board game publishers in the last few days. A lot of good people are going to be out of work because of this trade war. Sorry to all the passionate designers and creators that are affected by something completely out of their control
April 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Scary news coming from a lot of board game publishers in the last few days. A lot of good people are going to be out of work because of this trade war. Sorry to all the passionate designers and creators that are affected by something completely out of their control
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Dive into mystery with this collection of 1-page dungeons for Norse fantasy Soulslike #TTRPG #Runecairn.
Available now in print and PDF!
shop.byodinsbeardrpg...
Available now in print and PDF!
shop.byodinsbeardrpg...
Runecairn: Into the Nine Realms
Runecairn: Into the Nine Realms is a collection of 16 1-page dungeons for Norse fantasy Soulslike TTRPG Runecairn, with areas ranging from poison swamps to ruined fortresses to corrupted villages.
shop.byodinsbeardrpg.com
April 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Dive into mystery with this collection of 1-page dungeons for Norse fantasy Soulslike #TTRPG #Runecairn.
Available now in print and PDF!
shop.byodinsbeardrpg...
Available now in print and PDF!
shop.byodinsbeardrpg...
I am almost at a loss for words. After 30 incredible days, the campaign for Beyond the Woods is now over and thanks to the support of our backers we raised €202,450. I’m absolutely blown away. Go raibh míle míle míle maith agat, a thousand thousand thousand thanks yous to each and every one of you.
April 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I am almost at a loss for words. After 30 incredible days, the campaign for Beyond the Woods is now over and thanks to the support of our backers we raised €202,450. I’m absolutely blown away. Go raibh míle míle míle maith agat, a thousand thousand thousand thanks yous to each and every one of you.
200k! Unbelievable! @mytholder.bsky.social unlocked!
April 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
200k! Unbelievable! @mytholder.bsky.social unlocked!
This is it, the final 3 hours! After 30 incredible days, the Kickstarter for Beyond the Woods ends tonight at 8pm GMT (12pm PST, 3pm EST)
Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to bring a little bit of Irish mythology to the #ttrpg sphere!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e
Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to bring a little bit of Irish mythology to the #ttrpg sphere!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e
April 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is it, the final 3 hours! After 30 incredible days, the Kickstarter for Beyond the Woods ends tonight at 8pm GMT (12pm PST, 3pm EST)
Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to bring a little bit of Irish mythology to the #ttrpg sphere!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e
Thank you to everyone who has already pledged to bring a little bit of Irish mythology to the #ttrpg sphere!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e
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At last is #portfolioday!!
Hi there, I’m Álvaro Jiménez illustrator focused on cover artwork and character illustration. Clients: Sideshow, Games Workshop, Bandai/Namco….etc.
📧 alvarojh.0@gmail.com
🔗 linktr.ee/alvarojimene...
#warhammer #fromsoftware #lordoftherings #art #illustration
Hi there, I’m Álvaro Jiménez illustrator focused on cover artwork and character illustration. Clients: Sideshow, Games Workshop, Bandai/Namco….etc.
📧 alvarojh.0@gmail.com
🔗 linktr.ee/alvarojimene...
#warhammer #fromsoftware #lordoftherings #art #illustration
April 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
At last is #portfolioday!!
Hi there, I’m Álvaro Jiménez illustrator focused on cover artwork and character illustration. Clients: Sideshow, Games Workshop, Bandai/Namco….etc.
📧 alvarojh.0@gmail.com
🔗 linktr.ee/alvarojimene...
#warhammer #fromsoftware #lordoftherings #art #illustration
Hi there, I’m Álvaro Jiménez illustrator focused on cover artwork and character illustration. Clients: Sideshow, Games Workshop, Bandai/Namco….etc.
📧 alvarojh.0@gmail.com
🔗 linktr.ee/alvarojimene...
#warhammer #fromsoftware #lordoftherings #art #illustration
WE'RE INTO THE HOME STRETCH! It's your last chance to back this Irish inspired campaign setting for 5e! We’d love to hit that final €200k goal to unlock a new adventure by the legendary @mytholder.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg
April 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
WE'RE INTO THE HOME STRETCH! It's your last chance to back this Irish inspired campaign setting for 5e! We’d love to hit that final €200k goal to unlock a new adventure by the legendary @mytholder.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg
Funny that...
March 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Funny that...
Over the weekend Beyond the Woods passed a major milestone - we've now raised over €100k! This means that @elainelithgow.bsky.social will be lending her considerable talents to Beyond the Woods and creating a new adventure for the Tír Nascath Setting Guide!
#dnd #dnd5e
#dnd #dnd5e
March 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Over the weekend Beyond the Woods passed a major milestone - we've now raised over €100k! This means that @elainelithgow.bsky.social will be lending her considerable talents to Beyond the Woods and creating a new adventure for the Tír Nascath Setting Guide!
#dnd #dnd5e
#dnd #dnd5e
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy the day, however you celebrate (if you are celebrating!). I will be attending the traditional local parade to watch a procession or tractors and GAA (football) teams pass me by. It is overcast and cold here, so its a perfectly Irish day!
Sláinte!
Sláinte!
March 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy the day, however you celebrate (if you are celebrating!). I will be attending the traditional local parade to watch a procession or tractors and GAA (football) teams pass me by. It is overcast and cold here, so its a perfectly Irish day!
Sláinte!
Sláinte!
We just smashed our 75k stretch goal and unlocked 6 new subclasses for Beyond the Woods!
Next up, a brand new adventure written by the amazing @elainelithgow.bsky.social !
Check out Beyond the Woods on Kickstarter below
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #irish #ireland
Next up, a brand new adventure written by the amazing @elainelithgow.bsky.social !
Check out Beyond the Woods on Kickstarter below
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #irish #ireland
March 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We just smashed our 75k stretch goal and unlocked 6 new subclasses for Beyond the Woods!
Next up, a brand new adventure written by the amazing @elainelithgow.bsky.social !
Check out Beyond the Woods on Kickstarter below
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #irish #ireland
Next up, a brand new adventure written by the amazing @elainelithgow.bsky.social !
Check out Beyond the Woods on Kickstarter below
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
#dnd #dnd5e #ttrpg #irish #ireland
This was a blast! Come listen to us talk #ttrpgs, Irish folklore, and the symbolism and meaning in Silent Hill 2 (no seriously)
#dnd
#dnd
New Weird Ireland Podcast where I chat to Emmet Byrne from @oldoakgames.bsky.social about the tabletop RPG based on Irish folklore and mythology he’s developing plus myths and video games
Listen now where you get podcasts
open.spotify.com/episode/53lZ...
#speirgom
Listen now where you get podcasts
open.spotify.com/episode/53lZ...
#speirgom
March 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Beyond the Woods blends Irish myth with 5e for a challenging take on D&D
Beyond the Woods blends West Marches-style hex crawls with Irish myth
With cartography by one of D&D’s best mapmakers
www.polygon.com
March 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
