ShowrunnerRPG
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Creating an RPG where you're not just playing characters in a story—you're playing the actors behind them, fighting to keep your TV show on the air against your producer's crazy demands.
Nothing like the last minute to completely change the format of your rulebook. Why not re-write an entire 145 page rulebook a week before you're aiming to release?
It will be worth it.
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It will be worth it.
#ttrpg #scriptwriting #roleplayer #Indiegame #showrunner
December 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Nothing like the last minute to completely change the format of your rulebook. Why not re-write an entire 145 page rulebook a week before you're aiming to release?
It will be worth it.
#ttrpg #scriptwriting #roleplayer #Indiegame #showrunner
It will be worth it.
#ttrpg #scriptwriting #roleplayer #Indiegame #showrunner
Do you want to win an Award, or Master your Craft? In the full game, you have to choose. Become a better actor and make your character more powerful?
Decide in a week when the full game drops; until then, try the free Quickstart.
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #DNDRP #showrunner #indiedev
Decide in a week when the full game drops; until then, try the free Quickstart.
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #DNDRP #showrunner #indiedev
December 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Do you want to win an Award, or Master your Craft? In the full game, you have to choose. Become a better actor and make your character more powerful?
Decide in a week when the full game drops; until then, try the free Quickstart.
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #DNDRP #showrunner #indiedev
Decide in a week when the full game drops; until then, try the free Quickstart.
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #DNDRP #showrunner #indiedev
Disposable props are for extras. Stars get unique Key Assets.
Level up your sword. Upgrade your starship. But be careful... they can break. Coming in the full rules, Xmas Eve!
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #IndieDevs #indiegames #showrunner
Level up your sword. Upgrade your starship. But be careful... they can break. Coming in the full rules, Xmas Eve!
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #IndieDevs #indiegames #showrunner
December 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Disposable props are for extras. Stars get unique Key Assets.
Level up your sword. Upgrade your starship. But be careful... they can break. Coming in the full rules, Xmas Eve!
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #IndieDevs #indiegames #showrunner
Level up your sword. Upgrade your starship. But be careful... they can break. Coming in the full rules, Xmas Eve!
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #IndieDevs #indiegames #showrunner
The Pilot is just the intro. Later in Season One unlock Action Sequences.
Chain your attacks. Build Combos. All or Nothing. Dropping Dec 24.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #indiegame #indiedev #showrunner
Chain your attacks. Build Combos. All or Nothing. Dropping Dec 24.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #indiegame #indiedev #showrunner
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Pilot is just the intro. Later in Season One unlock Action Sequences.
Chain your attacks. Build Combos. All or Nothing. Dropping Dec 24.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #indiegame #indiedev #showrunner
Chain your attacks. Build Combos. All or Nothing. Dropping Dec 24.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #indiegame #indiedev #showrunner
Want to create a cool location, but you're stuck? Roll one up!
From a few quick rolls to sketch out the backdrop for a scene to a re-usable location, Showrunner's random location generation mini-game makes prep fun!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
From a few quick rolls to sketch out the backdrop for a scene to a re-usable location, Showrunner's random location generation mini-game makes prep fun!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
December 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Want to create a cool location, but you're stuck? Roll one up!
From a few quick rolls to sketch out the backdrop for a scene to a re-usable location, Showrunner's random location generation mini-game makes prep fun!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
From a few quick rolls to sketch out the backdrop for a scene to a re-usable location, Showrunner's random location generation mini-game makes prep fun!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
Showrunner's full character creation sees you playing through life stages of various ages, roleplaying key moments of your character's life. Each is as narratively important as it is mechanically.
Who will you create?
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #DnD #showrunner
Who will you create?
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #DnD #showrunner
December 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Showrunner's full character creation sees you playing through life stages of various ages, roleplaying key moments of your character's life. Each is as narratively important as it is mechanically.
Who will you create?
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #DnD #showrunner
Who will you create?
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #DnD #showrunner
Showrunner assumes the Director commands a deep stable of Supporting Cast NPCs. To help cast and keep track of them all, a deep, battle-tested collection of tools and sheets make running the game a joy rather than work.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplaying #NPC #showrunner
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplaying #NPC #showrunner
December 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Showrunner assumes the Director commands a deep stable of Supporting Cast NPCs. To help cast and keep track of them all, a deep, battle-tested collection of tools and sheets make running the game a joy rather than work.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplaying #NPC #showrunner
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplaying #NPC #showrunner
Over 200 of you have already downloaded the Pilot! Early-viewers, stay tuned for a special discount when the full show launches on Christmas Eve!
#ttrpg #roleplayer #DnD #indiedev #showrunner
#ttrpg #roleplayer #DnD #indiedev #showrunner
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Over 200 of you have already downloaded the Pilot! Early-viewers, stay tuned for a special discount when the full show launches on Christmas Eve!
#ttrpg #roleplayer #DnD #indiedev #showrunner
#ttrpg #roleplayer #DnD #indiedev #showrunner
These are your producers. She wants you to fill out spreadsheets about your emotions. He wants you to sell merch. If you don't, your character might face an unfortunate plot incident...
Welcome to Showrunner.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #showrunner #indiegames
Welcome to Showrunner.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #showrunner #indiegames
December 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
These are your producers. She wants you to fill out spreadsheets about your emotions. He wants you to sell merch. If you don't, your character might face an unfortunate plot incident...
Welcome to Showrunner.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #showrunner #indiegames
Welcome to Showrunner.
#ttrpg #RPG #roleplayer #showrunner #indiegames
Fantasy? Sci-Fi? Noir? The studio doesn't care what we shoot, as long as it's under budget. Showrunner handles any genre because the drama is about the actors, not the orcs.
Download the Pilot free: showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #indiedev
Download the Pilot free: showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #indiedev
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Fantasy? Sci-Fi? Noir? The studio doesn't care what we shoot, as long as it's under budget. Showrunner handles any genre because the drama is about the actors, not the orcs.
Download the Pilot free: showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #indiedev
Download the Pilot free: showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #RPG #indiegame #indiedev
Got friends who find roleplaying intimidating or don't click with killing orcs?
Have them try Showrunner, an RPG custom-built to introduce new players into our amazing hobby!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
Have them try Showrunner, an RPG custom-built to introduce new players into our amazing hobby!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Got friends who find roleplaying intimidating or don't click with killing orcs?
Have them try Showrunner, an RPG custom-built to introduce new players into our amazing hobby!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
Have them try Showrunner, an RPG custom-built to introduce new players into our amazing hobby!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
In playtesting Showrunner, we played through Dark Sun, Exalted, Star Wars, and 40k.
If you're looking for a system you can use to run any setting, Showrunner is the one for you!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
If you're looking for a system you can use to run any setting, Showrunner is the one for you!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In playtesting Showrunner, we played through Dark Sun, Exalted, Star Wars, and 40k.
If you're looking for a system you can use to run any setting, Showrunner is the one for you!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
If you're looking for a system you can use to run any setting, Showrunner is the one for you!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #showrunner
Showrunner drops Christmas Eve. Have you figured out your show's pitch yet?
Don't just plan, shoot the pilot with the free Quickstart!
#ttrpg #DnD #roleplayer #RPG #showrunner
Don't just plan, shoot the pilot with the free Quickstart!
#ttrpg #DnD #roleplayer #RPG #showrunner
December 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Showrunner drops Christmas Eve. Have you figured out your show's pitch yet?
Don't just plan, shoot the pilot with the free Quickstart!
#ttrpg #DnD #roleplayer #RPG #showrunner
Don't just plan, shoot the pilot with the free Quickstart!
#ttrpg #DnD #roleplayer #RPG #showrunner
This #Thanksgiving, I'm grateful to my playtesters for enduring a new version of Showrunner every session for over five years.
Also grateful to Adam Koebel/Jon Harper for Dungeon World/Blades, my initial inspirations.
Lastly, to Declan, our new Dutch translator and Kieth, our new proofreader!
#rpg
Also grateful to Adam Koebel/Jon Harper for Dungeon World/Blades, my initial inspirations.
Lastly, to Declan, our new Dutch translator and Kieth, our new proofreader!
#rpg
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This #Thanksgiving, I'm grateful to my playtesters for enduring a new version of Showrunner every session for over five years.
Also grateful to Adam Koebel/Jon Harper for Dungeon World/Blades, my initial inspirations.
Lastly, to Declan, our new Dutch translator and Kieth, our new proofreader!
#rpg
Also grateful to Adam Koebel/Jon Harper for Dungeon World/Blades, my initial inspirations.
Lastly, to Declan, our new Dutch translator and Kieth, our new proofreader!
#rpg
Thanks for all the feedback from early readers of the Quickstart. We've improved readability, clarity, and fixed a few typos.
Also, thanks to the enthusiasm of a European fan, the English Showrunner book will be shortly followed by a Dutch translation!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #Netherlands
Also, thanks to the enthusiasm of a European fan, the English Showrunner book will be shortly followed by a Dutch translation!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #Netherlands
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Thanks for all the feedback from early readers of the Quickstart. We've improved readability, clarity, and fixed a few typos.
Also, thanks to the enthusiasm of a European fan, the English Showrunner book will be shortly followed by a Dutch translation!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #Netherlands
Also, thanks to the enthusiasm of a European fan, the English Showrunner book will be shortly followed by a Dutch translation!
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #Netherlands
Whoever the big bad is in the story, these are the big bads in the meta-story. Keep your producers happy or get cancelled.
#ttrpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
#ttrpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Whoever the big bad is in the story, these are the big bads in the meta-story. Keep your producers happy or get cancelled.
#ttrpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
#ttrpg #roleplaying #indiegame #showrunner
Sci-Fi? Fantasy? Noir? The studio doesn't care what you shoot, as long as it's under budget. Showrunner works for any genre.
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiedev #showrunner
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiedev #showrunner
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Sci-Fi? Fantasy? Noir? The studio doesn't care what you shoot, as long as it's under budget. Showrunner works for any genre.
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiedev #showrunner
#ttrpg #rpg #roleplaying #indiedev #showrunner
Need a game for the weekend? Showrunner is zero-prep for the Director and uses simple 2d10 mechanics. Grab the free Quickstart and shoot your pilot tonight.
www.showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #showrunner
www.showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #showrunner
November 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Need a game for the weekend? Showrunner is zero-prep for the Director and uses simple 2d10 mechanics. Grab the free Quickstart and shoot your pilot tonight.
www.showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #showrunner
www.showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #showrunner
You're creating a streaming show. These are your producers. They decide if your next Episode is greenlit or not. What do you do?
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #DnD #showrunner
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #DnD #showrunner
November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
You're creating a streaming show. These are your producers. They decide if your next Episode is greenlit or not. What do you do?
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #DnD #showrunner
#ttrpg #rpg #indierpg #DnD #showrunner
Production has begun. The studio is casting. Sign up for alerts.
www.showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #rpg #gamedev #indiegame
www.showrunnerrpg.com
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November 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Production has begun. The studio is casting. Sign up for alerts.
www.showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #rpg #gamedev #indiegame
www.showrunnerrpg.com
#ttrpg #rpg #gamedev #indiegame