I didn’t expect what began as 12-page zine RPG to turn into this.
Hexingtide's Gameplay chapter has been a grind for months - writer’s block, self-doubt, ADHD distractions - but I promised myself I’d finish a big project, and this is the biggest I’ve ever tackled.
#ttrpg #rpgdesign #gamedesign
Hexingtide's Gameplay chapter has been a grind for months - writer’s block, self-doubt, ADHD distractions - but I promised myself I’d finish a big project, and this is the biggest I’ve ever tackled.
#ttrpg #rpgdesign #gamedesign
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I didn’t expect what began as 12-page zine RPG to turn into this.
Hexingtide's Gameplay chapter has been a grind for months - writer’s block, self-doubt, ADHD distractions - but I promised myself I’d finish a big project, and this is the biggest I’ve ever tackled.
#ttrpg #rpgdesign #gamedesign
Hexingtide's Gameplay chapter has been a grind for months - writer’s block, self-doubt, ADHD distractions - but I promised myself I’d finish a big project, and this is the biggest I’ve ever tackled.
#ttrpg #rpgdesign #gamedesign
🌞 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!
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 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!
☀ 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!
It's almost 2 am
I could only describe as... mad structured ramblings. 24 hours to come out with the first draft of a Boundless ttrpg hack
Dark souls x kitchen nightmares
Wat?
Chef larry
Worked 1st shift, steady service. 0 reviews
2nd day. Early stove fire, finished with 5 + reviews
#rpgdesign
I could only describe as... mad structured ramblings. 24 hours to come out with the first draft of a Boundless ttrpg hack
Dark souls x kitchen nightmares
Wat?
Chef larry
Worked 1st shift, steady service. 0 reviews
2nd day. Early stove fire, finished with 5 + reviews
#rpgdesign
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's almost 2 am
I could only describe as... mad structured ramblings. 24 hours to come out with the first draft of a Boundless ttrpg hack
Dark souls x kitchen nightmares
Wat?
Chef larry
Worked 1st shift, steady service. 0 reviews
2nd day. Early stove fire, finished with 5 + reviews
#rpgdesign
I could only describe as... mad structured ramblings. 24 hours to come out with the first draft of a Boundless ttrpg hack
Dark souls x kitchen nightmares
Wat?
Chef larry
Worked 1st shift, steady service. 0 reviews
2nd day. Early stove fire, finished with 5 + reviews
#rpgdesign
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
#rpgdesign I was curious if I could explain the mechanics of ADH&D on one page, and I think I nailed it! I just gotta actually finish this gloriously ironic project.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#rpgdesign I was curious if I could explain the mechanics of ADH&D on one page, and I think I nailed it! I just gotta actually finish this gloriously ironic project.
🌞 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!
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 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!
💡 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
⚡ 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
"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
Also if you didn't crosspost to /rpgdesign I'd recommend there, this post is exactly the kinda stuff I go to that sub for and people there are almost always cool
October 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Also if you didn't crosspost to /rpgdesign I'd recommend there, this post is exactly the kinda stuff I go to that sub for and people there are almost always cool
I suggest these communities for your first game: "Onepgaerpgs" is a great one and maybe "RPGDesign" as a secondary. There's also a One Page RPG Discord that you may find helpful. It's usually more active when there's a related Jam, though. Especially the major annual one page jam in the summer.
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I suggest these communities for your first game: "Onepgaerpgs" is a great one and maybe "RPGDesign" as a secondary. There's also a One Page RPG Discord that you may find helpful. It's usually more active when there's a related Jam, though. Especially the major annual one page jam in the summer.
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
🌞 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 28, 2025 at 1:14 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!
☀ 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 26, 2025 at 3:09 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 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
🌞 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 21, 2025 at 12:11 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!
Happy #GameDesignBrunch! Pour one out for one of the worst tips: "Make it balanced."
Balance is a cage for creativity. Give me beautiful broken systems that create messy memorable stories!
What sacred rule of "good design" are you gleefully breaking this week?
#TTRPG #GameDesign #RPGDesign
Balance is a cage for creativity. Give me beautiful broken systems that create messy memorable stories!
What sacred rule of "good design" are you gleefully breaking this week?
#TTRPG #GameDesign #RPGDesign
October 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Happy #GameDesignBrunch! Pour one out for one of the worst tips: "Make it balanced."
Balance is a cage for creativity. Give me beautiful broken systems that create messy memorable stories!
What sacred rule of "good design" are you gleefully breaking this week?
#TTRPG #GameDesign #RPGDesign
Balance is a cage for creativity. Give me beautiful broken systems that create messy memorable stories!
What sacred rule of "good design" are you gleefully breaking this week?
#TTRPG #GameDesign #RPGDesign
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
Late backers welcome! We just released a full-art, full-layout version of the rules text for backers to peruse. Peruse it! #TTRPG #RPGDesign #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbg...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbg...
Branch Riders Tabletop Role Playing Game
Eight realms, one mission! Adventure in the eight Branches and protect its citizens from the Blight!
www.kickstarter.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Late backers welcome! We just released a full-art, full-layout version of the rules text for backers to peruse. Peruse it! #TTRPG #RPGDesign #Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbg...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbg...
Comme dans tout point & click, tout passe par le dialogue et l’exploration de l’environnement. Mais ici, le héros est morcelé en 24 compétences qui te parlent (oui !) et influencent tes choix. #RPGdesign
a drawing of a man with a beard and tie with the words my honest reaction below it
ALT: a drawing of a man with a beard and tie with the words my honest reaction below it
media.tenor.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Comme dans tout point & click, tout passe par le dialogue et l’exploration de l’environnement. Mais ici, le héros est morcelé en 24 compétences qui te parlent (oui !) et influencent tes choix. #RPGdesign
Today I’ve been working on my jam entry for the folklore jam this year. I’m thinking of creating a solo TTRPG about a lance of Arthurian knights going on a quest to defeat some terror. So watch this space for that.
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #RPGDesign
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #RPGDesign
October 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today I’ve been working on my jam entry for the folklore jam this year. I’m thinking of creating a solo TTRPG about a lance of Arthurian knights going on a quest to defeat some terror. So watch this space for that.
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #RPGDesign
#ttrpg #indiettrpg #RPGDesign
🌞 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!
Okay #TTRPG #IndieGameDev friends, let's be real:
Which are you? The sacred dedicated notebook designer, where every idea is carefully recorded and organized? Or the chaotic 1000-tabs of Google Docs designer fueled by caffeine and pure impulse?
Tell us your secrets!
#AskACreator #RPGDesign
Which are you? The sacred dedicated notebook designer, where every idea is carefully recorded and organized? Or the chaotic 1000-tabs of Google Docs designer fueled by caffeine and pure impulse?
Tell us your secrets!
#AskACreator #RPGDesign
October 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Okay #TTRPG #IndieGameDev friends, let's be real:
Which are you? The sacred dedicated notebook designer, where every idea is carefully recorded and organized? Or the chaotic 1000-tabs of Google Docs designer fueled by caffeine and pure impulse?
Tell us your secrets!
#AskACreator #RPGDesign
Which are you? The sacred dedicated notebook designer, where every idea is carefully recorded and organized? Or the chaotic 1000-tabs of Google Docs designer fueled by caffeine and pure impulse?
Tell us your secrets!
#AskACreator #RPGDesign