☀ Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends! ☀
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
November 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
☀ Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends! ☀
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
People often talk about dice swing like it's a bad thing. But the swingy nature of some dice rolls can be an intended feature. Come learn about why Motif intentionally relies on swingy dice rolls despite being 2d6/3d6.
thoughtpunks.com/get...
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGameDev
thoughtpunks.com/get...
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGameDev
Getting in the (Dice) Swing of Things
On Swingy Dice: The Design of Motif
Dice systems play a key role in shaping the dynamics of tabletop RPGs. They not only determine the mechanics of success or failure but also create the emotional backbone of tension, excitement, and consequence in gameplay. In Motif, swingy dice (those that pr
thoughtpunks.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
People often talk about dice swing like it's a bad thing. But the swingy nature of some dice rolls can be an intended feature. Come learn about why Motif intentionally relies on swingy dice rolls despite being 2d6/3d6.
thoughtpunks.com/get...
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGameDev
thoughtpunks.com/get...
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGameDev
💡 Design Dilemma Discussion! 💡
Hey #TTRPGCommunity, what’s a tricky #RPGDesign challenge you’re wrestling with right now? Mechanics, theme, or story, let’s brainstorm together and level up our games!
#IndieGames #IndieGameDev #TTRPG #MondayFunday
Hey #TTRPGCommunity, what’s a tricky #RPGDesign challenge you’re wrestling with right now? Mechanics, theme, or story, let’s brainstorm together and level up our games!
#IndieGames #IndieGameDev #TTRPG #MondayFunday
November 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
💡 Design Dilemma Discussion! 💡
Hey #TTRPGCommunity, what’s a tricky #RPGDesign challenge you’re wrestling with right now? Mechanics, theme, or story, let’s brainstorm together and level up our games!
#IndieGames #IndieGameDev #TTRPG #MondayFunday
Hey #TTRPGCommunity, what’s a tricky #RPGDesign challenge you’re wrestling with right now? Mechanics, theme, or story, let’s brainstorm together and level up our games!
#IndieGames #IndieGameDev #TTRPG #MondayFunday
"Why have dragons in this universe?" Why not have dragons in this universe? #ttrpg #trpg #ttrpgdesign #rpgdesign #tabletop
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"Why have dragons in this universe?" Why not have dragons in this universe? #ttrpg #trpg #ttrpgdesign #rpgdesign #tabletop
⚡ Goats of Thunder - Now with more thunder ⚡
Thanks to the helpful folks on r/RPGdesign, I could already release an updated version of "Goats of Thunder"
Please check it out!
🐐🐐
sleepy-badger-games.itch.io/goats-of-thu...
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #itch.io #gamejam #myth
Thanks to the helpful folks on r/RPGdesign, I could already release an updated version of "Goats of Thunder"
Please check it out!
🐐🐐
sleepy-badger-games.itch.io/goats-of-thu...
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #itch.io #gamejam #myth
GOATS OF THUNDER - Killing Thor by Sleepy Badger Games
Thor's goats have had enough - Time to kill a god!
sleepy-badger-games.itch.io
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
⚡ Goats of Thunder - Now with more thunder ⚡
Thanks to the helpful folks on r/RPGdesign, I could already release an updated version of "Goats of Thunder"
Please check it out!
🐐🐐
sleepy-badger-games.itch.io/goats-of-thu...
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #itch.io #gamejam #myth
Thanks to the helpful folks on r/RPGdesign, I could already release an updated version of "Goats of Thunder"
Please check it out!
🐐🐐
sleepy-badger-games.itch.io/goats-of-thu...
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #itch.io #gamejam #myth
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
Motif Approach to Conflict: Universal Hits & Conditions
Universal Hits and Social Conflict in Motif
One of the most fascinating and often surprising aspects of standard Motif builds is how the system blurs the lines between physical, emotional, mental, and social conflicts. In many TTRPGs, combat is the primary focus, with other interactions often r
thoughtpunks.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
Motif Approach to Conflict: Universal Hits & Conditions
Universal Hits and Social Conflict in Motif
One of the most fascinating and often surprising aspects of standard Motif builds is how the system blurs the lines between physical, emotional, mental, and social conflicts. In many TTRPGs, combat is the primary focus, with other interactions often r
thoughtpunks.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
A History of Modular D&D
Why I’m Releasing My OSR Game in Parts
nikoapostolidis.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Had a surprise day off
that past Drew booked off and forgot about.
Today was supposed to be a big writing day. It was a big learning ttrpg Affinity day instead. And a walk with a friend. I have the beginnings of a trifold for new goblin players.
#rpgdesign #indiedev
that past Drew booked off and forgot about.
Today was supposed to be a big writing day. It was a big learning ttrpg Affinity day instead. And a walk with a friend. I have the beginnings of a trifold for new goblin players.
#rpgdesign #indiedev
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Had a surprise day off
that past Drew booked off and forgot about.
Today was supposed to be a big writing day. It was a big learning ttrpg Affinity day instead. And a walk with a friend. I have the beginnings of a trifold for new goblin players.
#rpgdesign #indiedev
that past Drew booked off and forgot about.
Today was supposed to be a big writing day. It was a big learning ttrpg Affinity day instead. And a walk with a friend. I have the beginnings of a trifold for new goblin players.
#rpgdesign #indiedev
🌞 Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends! 🌞
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🌞 Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends! 🌞
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
A #GameDesignBrunch toast: to the most useless but essential part of your game! 💖
A weirdly specific item. Random table for bad dreams. Rule for what rain smells like. Zero advantage but 100% at the heart of it all.
What's your game's most beautiful useless detail?
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGames
A weirdly specific item. Random table for bad dreams. Rule for what rain smells like. Zero advantage but 100% at the heart of it all.
What's your game's most beautiful useless detail?
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGames
October 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A #GameDesignBrunch toast: to the most useless but essential part of your game! 💖
A weirdly specific item. Random table for bad dreams. Rule for what rain smells like. Zero advantage but 100% at the heart of it all.
What's your game's most beautiful useless detail?
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGames
A weirdly specific item. Random table for bad dreams. Rule for what rain smells like. Zero advantage but 100% at the heart of it all.
What's your game's most beautiful useless detail?
#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGames
Solicit feedback on your game! It’s a fantastic way to get people talking and make them feel involved in your process. You might even uncover a design blind spot. Just remember to take it all with a grain of salt: it's still your vision. (6/10)
#RPGdesign #Playtesting #GameDesign
#RPGdesign #Playtesting #GameDesign
October 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Solicit feedback on your game! It’s a fantastic way to get people talking and make them feel involved in your process. You might even uncover a design blind spot. Just remember to take it all with a grain of salt: it's still your vision. (6/10)
#RPGdesign #Playtesting #GameDesign
#RPGdesign #Playtesting #GameDesign
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
Motif Approach to Conflict: Universal Hits & Conditions
Universal Hits and Social Conflict in Motif
One of the most fascinating and often surprising aspects of standard Motif builds is how the system blurs the lines between physical, emotional, mental, and social conflicts. In many TTRPGs, combat is the primary focus, with other interactions often r
thoughtpunks.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
#RPGDesign thought: Your game isn't real until you define what it's NOT.
Hard boundaries and clear design lines are where it gets a pulse.
Freedom is a trap. Arguably, design starts with building the cage. What's the most important wall you've built around your game?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
Hard boundaries and clear design lines are where it gets a pulse.
Freedom is a trap. Arguably, design starts with building the cage. What's the most important wall you've built around your game?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#RPGDesign thought: Your game isn't real until you define what it's NOT.
Hard boundaries and clear design lines are where it gets a pulse.
Freedom is a trap. Arguably, design starts with building the cage. What's the most important wall you've built around your game?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
Hard boundaries and clear design lines are where it gets a pulse.
Freedom is a trap. Arguably, design starts with building the cage. What's the most important wall you've built around your game?
#TTRPG #GameDesign
"I only take inspiration from the greatest of musical melodies... and yes the Vengaboys party album is considered that. Pre Alpha 3 testing is soon; species are being fleshed out." - The Archivist #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #tabletopgaming #tabletop #rpgdesign #rpg
October 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
"I only take inspiration from the greatest of musical melodies... and yes the Vengaboys party album is considered that. Pre Alpha 3 testing is soon; species are being fleshed out." - The Archivist #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #tabletopgaming #tabletop #rpgdesign #rpg
☀ Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends! ☀
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
October 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
☀ Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends! ☀
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
Motif Approach to Conflict: Universal Hits & Conditions
Universal Hits and Social Conflict in Motif
One of the most fascinating and often surprising aspects of standard Motif builds is how the system blurs the lines between physical, emotional, mental, and social conflicts. In many TTRPGs, combat is the primary focus, with other interactions often r
thoughtpunks.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
One of my favorite things in basic Motif builds is people discovering they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
thoughtpunks.com/mot...
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign #GameDesignBrunch
💡 #TTRPGThoughts 💡
What’s one mechanic or design choice that immediately hooks you into a game? Is it clever dice mechanics, narrative freedom, or maybe unique player roles?
Share your favorites and let’s spark some midweek inspiration!
#TTRPG #RPGDesign
What’s one mechanic or design choice that immediately hooks you into a game? Is it clever dice mechanics, narrative freedom, or maybe unique player roles?
Share your favorites and let’s spark some midweek inspiration!
#TTRPG #RPGDesign
September 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
💡 #TTRPGThoughts 💡
What’s one mechanic or design choice that immediately hooks you into a game? Is it clever dice mechanics, narrative freedom, or maybe unique player roles?
Share your favorites and let’s spark some midweek inspiration!
#TTRPG #RPGDesign
What’s one mechanic or design choice that immediately hooks you into a game? Is it clever dice mechanics, narrative freedom, or maybe unique player roles?
Share your favorites and let’s spark some midweek inspiration!
#TTRPG #RPGDesign
Poll time! What’s your preferred #ttrpg format?
8.5 x 11 inch (Letter)
6.14 x 9.21 inch (Trade)
Something else?
#rpgdesign #dnd #ttrpgCommunity #ttrpgsky
8.5 x 11 inch (Letter)
6.14 x 9.21 inch (Trade)
Something else?
#rpgdesign #dnd #ttrpgCommunity #ttrpgsky
September 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Poll time! What’s your preferred #ttrpg format?
8.5 x 11 inch (Letter)
6.14 x 9.21 inch (Trade)
Something else?
#rpgdesign #dnd #ttrpgCommunity #ttrpgsky
8.5 x 11 inch (Letter)
6.14 x 9.21 inch (Trade)
Something else?
#rpgdesign #dnd #ttrpgCommunity #ttrpgsky
🎲 #TTRPGThoughts 🎲
Love how rules shape the feel of a game! Percentile has a high stakes vibe, while every die you roll adds to the drama for dice pools. Other systems spark their own vibes. What’s a mechanic that perfectly captures the spirit of its game for you?
#RPGDesign
Love how rules shape the feel of a game! Percentile has a high stakes vibe, while every die you roll adds to the drama for dice pools. Other systems spark their own vibes. What’s a mechanic that perfectly captures the spirit of its game for you?
#RPGDesign
September 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🎲 #TTRPGThoughts 🎲
Love how rules shape the feel of a game! Percentile has a high stakes vibe, while every die you roll adds to the drama for dice pools. Other systems spark their own vibes. What’s a mechanic that perfectly captures the spirit of its game for you?
#RPGDesign
Love how rules shape the feel of a game! Percentile has a high stakes vibe, while every die you roll adds to the drama for dice pools. Other systems spark their own vibes. What’s a mechanic that perfectly captures the spirit of its game for you?
#RPGDesign
Welp. Time to start putting words and pictures in Affinity.
Though my backpack is empty, my sword is keen.
Send your prayers and coffee.
#rpgdesign
#goblin
Love this goblin King art by Hodag
Though my backpack is empty, my sword is keen.
Send your prayers and coffee.
#rpgdesign
#goblin
Love this goblin King art by Hodag
September 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Welp. Time to start putting words and pictures in Affinity.
Though my backpack is empty, my sword is keen.
Send your prayers and coffee.
#rpgdesign
#goblin
Love this goblin King art by Hodag
Though my backpack is empty, my sword is keen.
Send your prayers and coffee.
#rpgdesign
#goblin
Love this goblin King art by Hodag
☀ Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends! ☀
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
September 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
☀ Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends! ☀
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!
Give followers a peek behind the curtain. Solicit feedback on mechanics, run polls about lore and show off art as it comes in. Involving your audience helps us feel invested in your work. (4/11)
#GameDev #TTRPGdesign #RPGdesign #IndieRPG
#GameDev #TTRPGdesign #RPGdesign #IndieRPG
September 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Give followers a peek behind the curtain. Solicit feedback on mechanics, run polls about lore and show off art as it comes in. Involving your audience helps us feel invested in your work. (4/11)
#GameDev #TTRPGdesign #RPGdesign #IndieRPG
#GameDev #TTRPGdesign #RPGdesign #IndieRPG
Just added limits that trigger dialogues so players can get a better sense of where to go next.
Been playing Chained Echoes lately, and it reminded me how nice those subtle nudges can feel in RPGs.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Godot #RPGDesign
Been playing Chained Echoes lately, and it reminded me how nice those subtle nudges can feel in RPGs.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Godot #RPGDesign
September 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Just added limits that trigger dialogues so players can get a better sense of where to go next.
Been playing Chained Echoes lately, and it reminded me how nice those subtle nudges can feel in RPGs.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Godot #RPGDesign
Been playing Chained Echoes lately, and it reminded me how nice those subtle nudges can feel in RPGs.
#GameDev #IndieDev #Godot #RPGDesign
So you've designed an RPG and want to publish it? Here's a thread on how to break into TTRPG publishing. (1/11)
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGdesign #Publishing #IndieRPG #dnd #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGdesign #Publishing #IndieRPG #dnd #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity
September 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So you've designed an RPG and want to publish it? Here's a thread on how to break into TTRPG publishing. (1/11)
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGdesign #Publishing #IndieRPG #dnd #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity
#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGdesign #Publishing #IndieRPG #dnd #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity