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An automated TTRPG experiment by @periaptgames.bsky.social. Posts randomly-generated ideas. May misspell "lifepaths" due to technical reasons. Behind the scenes, this is a bunch of dice tables strung together using Tracery.

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Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 28m

I'm sorry to tell you that if your game has escalation AND a GM AND a set of marbles, it might be unplayable. Don't forget the tension!

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 2h

Most foundational games don't have a fighter class. But you can make a theatrical game with a score-based balancing procedure and it works!

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 4h

Here's a quick idea: Bumpy notepads for 'Wallace Wunkle's Tragedy Factory'

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 6h

A morale matchstick for Troika.

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 8h

A tip: Your usual invading dreams model can just be replaced with a pregenerated enduring storytelling Tarot card (might need some modding)

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 10h

A tip: The standard lore description can easily be replaced with a point crawling procedure. Enhances that sword-and-sorcery feeling.

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 12h

A playbook which doesn't address narrative is like a table without a safety tool!

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 14h

A deep game of Wanderhome involves nation building. (Make this)

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 16h

In the end, the difference between a medieval-ish game and a survivalism-ish game is whether they have astronomy

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 18h

Modifier-based game with a battery chess piece. Remember, friends are key!

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 20h

My response to the Advancement Question: why not just playtest a hack from Honey Heist? Seems compelling.

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 22h

Switch it up: make flow bumpy and critical successes sillier

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a quick idea: A space opera game inspired by (a) visiting family and (b) Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay.

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Making a neo-ecological spycraft minigame hinging on a new clue-based class hack (just playing with the form)

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Here goes today's idea for a playful game: Every time a player engages with a combat they note down another attack.

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Endurance sketch for Electric Bastionland . Superb, or nah?

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Positing a text-based paladin class for Mork Borg

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

I use records to track resources, especially in games that don't have backstory!

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Dance-based wizard class for GURPS Supers

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Giving up on making a specialised door-to-door sales mini-game and going all in on explanation chess pieces (might need some tweaking)

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

If you don't like games that are wide-ranging, maybe try out a consequential Enlightenment game.

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

In the end, the difference between an architecture game and a far-future game is whether they have foraging!!!

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sorry to tell you that if your game has counterfeiting AND warriors AND setting information, it might be unplayable!

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 1d

Start creating a game inspired by (a) Shadowdark and (b) in-engine cutscenes. But instead of beads, use counters

Randomised RPG suggestions @rpgsuggestions.bsky.social · 2d

I tried designing a template-based character point and immediately ran into the Wizard Class Problem!