Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
@silverbeak.bsky.social
He/Him
Likes games, and the writing, testing, and playing of games.
Likes games, and the writing, testing, and playing of games.
If what we're calling a board game is just intentional game design I don't wanna play anymore. Any kind of rule is a restriction on what can and can't be done, and people have different limits to that kind of thing, but we all do it.
TTRPG hot take before I go to bed: I think Shadowdark feels more like a board game than Draw Steel does.
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
If what we're calling a board game is just intentional game design I don't wanna play anymore. Any kind of rule is a restriction on what can and can't be done, and people have different limits to that kind of thing, but we all do it.
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
The Naia - Draw Steel Ancestry Preview
“We’ll do what we always do. Adapt.”
Long before they settled in the psionic city, the naia had mastery over their form. They came from the depths of Quintessence, where the extreme environment forged them into consummate survivors.
#trrpg #dnd #merfolk
“We’ll do what we always do. Adapt.”
Long before they settled in the psionic city, the naia had mastery over their form. They came from the depths of Quintessence, where the extreme environment forged them into consummate survivors.
#trrpg #dnd #merfolk
December 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
Just sent my and @silverbeak.bsky.social's pitch for Under Dark Eaves to @evilhat.bsky.social. Very excited!!!
December 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Just sent my and @silverbeak.bsky.social's pitch for Under Dark Eaves to @evilhat.bsky.social. Very excited!!!
Thinking about crafting in TTRPGs. Depending on the type of game you're building, crafting is more or less to the fore of your mind. I have come to the conclusion some time ago that if your game does not have crafting as part of the core game loop, there should be no crafting rules in your RPG.
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thinking about crafting in TTRPGs. Depending on the type of game you're building, crafting is more or less to the fore of your mind. I have come to the conclusion some time ago that if your game does not have crafting as part of the core game loop, there should be no crafting rules in your RPG.
Draw Steel
Scum and Villainy
The Fakest Engine (1-page RPG of my devising)
7th Sea
Scum and Villainy
The Fakest Engine (1-page RPG of my devising)
7th Sea
Share the last 4 TTRPGs you played and expose your gaming habits:
Draw Steel
D&D
Mage Hunter
Mothership
Draw Steel
D&D
Mage Hunter
Mothership
Draw Steel
Warhammer Fantasy
Ten Candles
Agon
Warhammer Fantasy
Ten Candles
Agon
October 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Draw Steel
Scum and Villainy
The Fakest Engine (1-page RPG of my devising)
7th Sea
Scum and Villainy
The Fakest Engine (1-page RPG of my devising)
7th Sea
Day 8 of the Jam
The Task: publish the set onto itch.io
The Challenge: Avoiding all the second thoughts my brain is having.
Note to self: It's pretty good. I hope people like it.
Link to the page: itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
The Task: publish the set onto itch.io
The Challenge: Avoiding all the second thoughts my brain is having.
Note to self: It's pretty good. I hope people like it.
Link to the page: itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
The Three Eyes of the Raven by Mr_Argent for JotT #1: Treasure Sets of the Timescape
A magic item set for Draw Steel
itch.io
September 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Day 8 of the Jam
The Task: publish the set onto itch.io
The Challenge: Avoiding all the second thoughts my brain is having.
Note to self: It's pretty good. I hope people like it.
Link to the page: itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
The Task: publish the set onto itch.io
The Challenge: Avoiding all the second thoughts my brain is having.
Note to self: It's pretty good. I hope people like it.
Link to the page: itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
Days 5-7 of the Jam
The Task: Figure out layout (the part I have most room to improve)
The Challenge: Making sure it's readable but also interesting.
Note to Self: Accessibility over Aesthetic every time.
The Task: Figure out layout (the part I have most room to improve)
The Challenge: Making sure it's readable but also interesting.
Note to Self: Accessibility over Aesthetic every time.
September 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Days 5-7 of the Jam
The Task: Figure out layout (the part I have most room to improve)
The Challenge: Making sure it's readable but also interesting.
Note to Self: Accessibility over Aesthetic every time.
The Task: Figure out layout (the part I have most room to improve)
The Challenge: Making sure it's readable but also interesting.
Note to Self: Accessibility over Aesthetic every time.
Day 4 of the Jam
The Task: Finish writing up the items and send to your friends for feedback.
The Challenge: Revising before they can give said feedback.
Note to Self: The first draft of everything you create will not always be bad, but will always be the worst version of it.
The Task: Finish writing up the items and send to your friends for feedback.
The Challenge: Revising before they can give said feedback.
Note to Self: The first draft of everything you create will not always be bad, but will always be the worst version of it.
September 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Day 4 of the Jam
The Task: Finish writing up the items and send to your friends for feedback.
The Challenge: Revising before they can give said feedback.
Note to Self: The first draft of everything you create will not always be bad, but will always be the worst version of it.
The Task: Finish writing up the items and send to your friends for feedback.
The Challenge: Revising before they can give said feedback.
Note to Self: The first draft of everything you create will not always be bad, but will always be the worst version of it.
3rd Day of the Jam
The Task: Finding a set bonus
Current Ideas:
1) Summon spirit army (First thing that came to mind)
2) Time Travel to Change History (Ambitious option)
3) Give a small boost to each item ("safe" option)
Note to Self: Ideas are cheap, the skill to choose a good one is priceless.
The Task: Finding a set bonus
Current Ideas:
1) Summon spirit army (First thing that came to mind)
2) Time Travel to Change History (Ambitious option)
3) Give a small boost to each item ("safe" option)
Note to Self: Ideas are cheap, the skill to choose a good one is priceless.
September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
3rd Day of the Jam
The Task: Finding a set bonus
Current Ideas:
1) Summon spirit army (First thing that came to mind)
2) Time Travel to Change History (Ambitious option)
3) Give a small boost to each item ("safe" option)
Note to Self: Ideas are cheap, the skill to choose a good one is priceless.
The Task: Finding a set bonus
Current Ideas:
1) Summon spirit army (First thing that came to mind)
2) Time Travel to Change History (Ambitious option)
3) Give a small boost to each item ("safe" option)
Note to Self: Ideas are cheap, the skill to choose a good one is priceless.
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
I’m also taking a shot at the first “Jams of the Timescape”!
Following Félix’s lead:
Starting Pitch: A set of relics from the fall of Kalas Valiar.
Working Title: The Arms of the Last Warrior
#drawsteel #mcdm #runningthegame #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamejam #jamsofthetimescape #dnd
Following Félix’s lead:
Starting Pitch: A set of relics from the fall of Kalas Valiar.
Working Title: The Arms of the Last Warrior
#drawsteel #mcdm #runningthegame #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamejam #jamsofthetimescape #dnd
Day 1 of the first Jams of the Timescape.
The Task: Making a set of 3 leveled Magic Items for Draw Steel
Starting Pitch: Fragments of a Battle Standard become relics to the Fallen.
Working Title: The Three Eyes of the Raven.
itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
The Task: Making a set of 3 leveled Magic Items for Draw Steel
Starting Pitch: Fragments of a Battle Standard become relics to the Fallen.
Working Title: The Three Eyes of the Raven.
itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
JotT #1: Treasure Sets of the Timescape
A game jam from 2025-09-08 to 2025-10-09 hosted by The Dice Society & Jon de Nor. There are many treasures in the Timescape, and some have been created with the intention of being worn together. Donni...
itch.io
September 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I’m also taking a shot at the first “Jams of the Timescape”!
Following Félix’s lead:
Starting Pitch: A set of relics from the fall of Kalas Valiar.
Working Title: The Arms of the Last Warrior
#drawsteel #mcdm #runningthegame #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamejam #jamsofthetimescape #dnd
Following Félix’s lead:
Starting Pitch: A set of relics from the fall of Kalas Valiar.
Working Title: The Arms of the Last Warrior
#drawsteel #mcdm #runningthegame #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #gamejam #jamsofthetimescape #dnd
Day 1 of the first Jams of the Timescape.
The Task: Making a set of 3 leveled Magic Items for Draw Steel
Starting Pitch: Fragments of a Battle Standard become relics to the Fallen.
Working Title: The Three Eyes of the Raven.
itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
The Task: Making a set of 3 leveled Magic Items for Draw Steel
Starting Pitch: Fragments of a Battle Standard become relics to the Fallen.
Working Title: The Three Eyes of the Raven.
itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
JotT #1: Treasure Sets of the Timescape
A game jam from 2025-09-08 to 2025-10-09 hosted by The Dice Society & Jon de Nor. There are many treasures in the Timescape, and some have been created with the intention of being worn together. Donni...
itch.io
September 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Day 1 of the first Jams of the Timescape.
The Task: Making a set of 3 leveled Magic Items for Draw Steel
Starting Pitch: Fragments of a Battle Standard become relics to the Fallen.
Working Title: The Three Eyes of the Raven.
itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
The Task: Making a set of 3 leveled Magic Items for Draw Steel
Starting Pitch: Fragments of a Battle Standard become relics to the Fallen.
Working Title: The Three Eyes of the Raven.
itch.io/jam/jott01-t...
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
Hello Everyone!
A while ago I worked on a very cool project with many talented and jind people. That project was a zine for Draw Steel, called "The Ratcatcher Magazine", and it's finally out!!!
share.google/uRgmg17ZA28i...
A while ago I worked on a very cool project with many talented and jind people. That project was a zine for Draw Steel, called "The Ratcatcher Magazine", and it's finally out!!!
share.google/uRgmg17ZA28i...
Ratcatcher Magazine Issue 01 - For Draw Steel - Tidal Wave Games | DriveThruRPG
While some heroes are chasing glory, fighting tyrants and accomplishing epic deeds, others prefer to stay down to earth, in the muck, helping those in need. The common people have a name for these her...
share.google
August 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Hello Everyone!
A while ago I worked on a very cool project with many talented and jind people. That project was a zine for Draw Steel, called "The Ratcatcher Magazine", and it's finally out!!!
share.google/uRgmg17ZA28i...
A while ago I worked on a very cool project with many talented and jind people. That project was a zine for Draw Steel, called "The Ratcatcher Magazine", and it's finally out!!!
share.google/uRgmg17ZA28i...
Working on the first issue of Ratcatchers was a blast! A lot of the collected knowledge of MCDM's testing community is in these pages.
We are planning to livestream this upcoming Thursday at 3PM EDT. Join Me and Will as we look over Ratcatcher!
Thanks @tidalwavegames.com for creating this Community Zine for Draw Steel.
youtube.com/live/9PIlKSq...
Thanks @tidalwavegames.com for creating this Community Zine for Draw Steel.
youtube.com/live/9PIlKSq...
Let's Look at Ratcatcher Issue #1 (Draw Steel)
Join Jacob as he looks over Ratcatcher Magazine.
What is Ratcatcher?: Ratcatcher Magazine is a community content zine for MCDM's Draw Steel. It's designed to give up-and-coming third party DS develop...
youtube.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Working on the first issue of Ratcatchers was a blast! A lot of the collected knowledge of MCDM's testing community is in these pages.
There is no such thing as a non-linear dungeon. You go through rooms one at a time. Give me the Data Cloud Dungeon!
July 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
There is no such thing as a non-linear dungeon. You go through rooms one at a time. Give me the Data Cloud Dungeon!
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
I've got exciting news! The Kobold Ancestry is fully written, and I'm taking it to BackerKit on July 17th!
Tap into your draconic blood to fuel powerful abilities. Earn boons from elder wyrms that grant new draconic features. Transform into a literal dragon!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Tap into your draconic blood to fuel powerful abilities. Earn boons from elder wyrms that grant new draconic features. Transform into a literal dragon!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Get Ready for The Kobold Ancestry
From Pesto Publications - Get Ready for The Kobold Ancestry
www.backerkit.com
July 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I've got exciting news! The Kobold Ancestry is fully written, and I'm taking it to BackerKit on July 17th!
Tap into your draconic blood to fuel powerful abilities. Earn boons from elder wyrms that grant new draconic features. Transform into a literal dragon!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Tap into your draconic blood to fuel powerful abilities. Earn boons from elder wyrms that grant new draconic features. Transform into a literal dragon!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
We have funded!
If you are interested and you want to back, it will mean a lot for us creators!
Can't wait for everyone to get the zine! It's awesome
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
If you are interested and you want to back, it will mean a lot for us creators!
Can't wait for everyone to get the zine! It's awesome
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Ratcatcher Magazine for DRAW STEEL - Issue 01
A community zine of new content for MCDM's Draw Steel: Mimics, dryads, living traps, map advice, and more!
www.backerkit.com
June 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We have funded!
If you are interested and you want to back, it will mean a lot for us creators!
Can't wait for everyone to get the zine! It's awesome
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
If you are interested and you want to back, it will mean a lot for us creators!
Can't wait for everyone to get the zine! It's awesome
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
This Saturday is #FreeRPGDay! Visit your participating LGS to pick up the basic rules booklet for SHIFT, our RPG system! 🎉
The booklet includes the full set of basic rules & a pre-made SHIFT World Spark!
Check participating stores here:
freerpgday.com/gamers
🧵
1/3
The booklet includes the full set of basic rules & a pre-made SHIFT World Spark!
Check participating stores here:
freerpgday.com/gamers
🧵
1/3
June 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This Saturday is #FreeRPGDay! Visit your participating LGS to pick up the basic rules booklet for SHIFT, our RPG system! 🎉
The booklet includes the full set of basic rules & a pre-made SHIFT World Spark!
Check participating stores here:
freerpgday.com/gamers
🧵
1/3
The booklet includes the full set of basic rules & a pre-made SHIFT World Spark!
Check participating stores here:
freerpgday.com/gamers
🧵
1/3
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
We are LIVE NOW with RATCATCHER MAGAZINE: ISSUE 01 for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's DRAW STEEL. Mimics, dryads, living traps, map advice, and more!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Ratcatcher Magazine for DRAW STEEL - Issue 01
A community zine of new content for MCDM's Draw Steel: Mimics, dryads, living traps, map advice, and more!
www.backerkit.com
June 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We are LIVE NOW with RATCATCHER MAGAZINE: ISSUE 01 for @hellomcdm.bsky.social's DRAW STEEL. Mimics, dryads, living traps, map advice, and more!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Reposted by Félix Gauthier-Mamaril|Argent
This was a really great interview with Thomas. He had truly done his research and asked some truly insightful questions.
Draw Steel will launch with a freight train worth of momentum behind it, all by design. Thomas spoke with @hellomcdm.bsky.social's James Introcaso about smelting a sharp RPG out of so much fantasy heartbreaker iron.
How MCDM designed Draw Steel alongside their fans
Step one: raise millions. But what’s step two?
www.rascal.news
June 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This was a really great interview with Thomas. He had truly done his research and asked some truly insightful questions.
*Blows dust off*
I should probably start using this thing.
I should probably start using this thing.
June 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
*Blows dust off*
I should probably start using this thing.
I should probably start using this thing.