Kai Hagenburg
@arvelcrynyd.bsky.social
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Hi, my name is Kai and I'm usually doing software development in image processing and computer vision on my day job and create game experiences and stories at night. Here's the current list of offerings, that I have released so far.
#TTRPG #ShortStories #D&D
#TTRPG #ShortStories #D&D
My games haven't really gotten much reviews yet or have been downloaded a lot, but occasionally something's posted. This one was from a customer of my D&D adventure "Final Contact", available on DM's Guild www.dmsguild.com/en/product/3...
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My games haven't really gotten much reviews yet or have been downloaded a lot, but occasionally something's posted. This one was from a customer of my D&D adventure "Final Contact", available on DM's Guild www.dmsguild.com/en/product/3...
New toy: a conch that turns problems into were-problems. Great at crowd control; terrible at PR. Use responsibly. 🎺🐺 #TTRPG #MagicItems #DMFuel
Lycan Lockdown & Lunar Lunacy is PWYW at DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Lycan Lockdown & Lunar Lunacy is PWYW at DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Lycan Lockdown & Lunar Lunacy - Dungeon Masters Guild | DriveThruRPG
Imagine a town being under constant threat from werewolfs and wererats. Travelers are being infected here and there, secret lycantrophic agents are being sent to the city, undermining city securities....
www.drivethrurpg.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New toy: a conch that turns problems into were-problems. Great at crowd control; terrible at PR. Use responsibly. 🎺🐺 #TTRPG #MagicItems #DMFuel
Lycan Lockdown & Lunar Lunacy is PWYW at DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Lycan Lockdown & Lunar Lunacy is PWYW at DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
Reposted by Kai Hagenburg
New to the #SoloRPG List: Reel to Real from @arvelcrynyd.bsky.social
Create your own mini movie festival and talk about the movies you love and how you experienced them.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
Create your own mini movie festival and talk about the movies you love and how you experienced them.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New to the #SoloRPG List: Reel to Real from @arvelcrynyd.bsky.social
Create your own mini movie festival and talk about the movies you love and how you experienced them.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
Create your own mini movie festival and talk about the movies you love and how you experienced them.
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
Reposted by Kai Hagenburg
New to the #SoloRPG List: The Dream Date by @arvelcrynyd.bsky.social
The Dream Date is a GM-less two-person romantic comedy journaling TTRPG that dives into the first few weeks of a new romance. #Romcom #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
The Dream Date is a GM-less two-person romantic comedy journaling TTRPG that dives into the first few weeks of a new romance. #Romcom #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
New to the #SoloRPG List: The Dream Date by @arvelcrynyd.bsky.social
The Dream Date is a GM-less two-person romantic comedy journaling TTRPG that dives into the first few weeks of a new romance. #Romcom #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
The Dream Date is a GM-less two-person romantic comedy journaling TTRPG that dives into the first few weeks of a new romance. #Romcom #TTRPG
CLICKY: solorpglist.com/search.html?...
Wave Echo Outlet is canon now. Yes, there’s loot. Yes, the queue is deadly. ⛏️🛒 #LostMine #TTRPG
www.dmsguild.com/en/product/4...
www.dmsguild.com/en/product/4...
The Cleric & The Wyrmling - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild
The Cleric & The Wyrmiing is an exciting modular add-on adventure for Dragon of Icespire Peak and Lost Mine of Phandelver. It is designed to be an additional connecting adventure if you want to co...
www.dmsguild.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Wave Echo Outlet is canon now. Yes, there’s loot. Yes, the queue is deadly. ⛏️🛒 #LostMine #TTRPG
www.dmsguild.com/en/product/4...
www.dmsguild.com/en/product/4...
Game mechanics research…
November 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Game mechanics research…
Recently I had my first comment for R2R... and it brings me joy that they liked it. At the moment, it's only been downloaded ~ 100 times but still, if I created a good time for only one of them that's already worth all the effort that I've put into this product.
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Recently I had my first comment for R2R... and it brings me joy that they liked it. At the moment, it's only been downloaded ~ 100 times but still, if I created a good time for only one of them that's already worth all the effort that I've put into this product.
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
Make it a weekly ritual: shuffle themes, log new discoveries, spot patterns in what you like. Over time, your notebook becomes a personal film school—no tuition, all heart. 📚💡 #ReelToReal #SoloRPG #CreativePractice
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
Reel to Real by ArvelCrynyd
Lights. Camera. Mishaps.
arvelcrynyd.itch.io
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Make it a weekly ritual: shuffle themes, log new discoveries, spot patterns in what you like. Over time, your notebook becomes a personal film school—no tuition, all heart. 📚💡 #ReelToReal #SoloRPG #CreativePractice
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
Our date had ✨chemistry✨ until the ♠️ complication said “hold my drink.” The dice ship us… do we ship us? “The Dream Date” is a cozy, GM-less rom-com journaling game for two. Bring snacks, shuffle cards, roll dreams vs nightmares. 💘🎲 #TTRPG #RomComRPG #IndieTTRPG
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
The Dream Date - Arvel's Archives | Arvel's Archives | DriveThruRPG
What is The Dream Date?
The Dream Date is a GM-less two-person romantic comedy journaling TTRPG that dives into the first few weeks of a new romance. Will this be the start of a long-term relationship...
www.drivethrurpg.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our date had ✨chemistry✨ until the ♠️ complication said “hold my drink.” The dice ship us… do we ship us? “The Dream Date” is a cozy, GM-less rom-com journaling game for two. Bring snacks, shuffle cards, roll dreams vs nightmares. 💘🎲 #TTRPG #RomComRPG #IndieTTRPG
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
I've released two journaling games in the last 6 months but what I've been lacking is user interaction and feedback... Do you like what you see or would you recommend changes?
For example for this game, a game about movies and the love for movies: arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
For example for this game, a game about movies and the love for movies: arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
Reel to Real by ArvelCrynyd
Lights. Camera. Mishaps.
arvelcrynyd.itch.io
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I've released two journaling games in the last 6 months but what I've been lacking is user interaction and feedback... Do you like what you see or would you recommend changes?
For example for this game, a game about movies and the love for movies: arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
For example for this game, a game about movies and the love for movies: arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
Hi, my name is Kai and I'm usually doing software development in image processing and computer vision on my day job and create game experiences and stories at night. Here's the current list of offerings, that I have released so far.
#TTRPG #ShortStories #D&D
#TTRPG #ShortStories #D&D
October 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Hi, my name is Kai and I'm usually doing software development in image processing and computer vision on my day job and create game experiences and stories at night. Here's the current list of offerings, that I have released so far.
#TTRPG #ShortStories #D&D
#TTRPG #ShortStories #D&D
Forget monsters.
Your party just walked into the Arcane Licensing Office.
Take a number. Fill out Form E.
Wait 3–5 business days.
🧌 Bureaucracy is the real boss battle.
Blog: arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/28/s...
#TTRPGWorldbuilding #StoryWithinStories #FantasyBureaucracy
Your party just walked into the Arcane Licensing Office.
Take a number. Fill out Form E.
Wait 3–5 business days.
🧌 Bureaucracy is the real boss battle.
Blog: arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/28/s...
#TTRPGWorldbuilding #StoryWithinStories #FantasyBureaucracy
Systems as Stories – Bureaucracy & Rules – Arvel's Archives
arvelsarchives.com
September 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Forget monsters.
Your party just walked into the Arcane Licensing Office.
Take a number. Fill out Form E.
Wait 3–5 business days.
🧌 Bureaucracy is the real boss battle.
Blog: arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/28/s...
#TTRPGWorldbuilding #StoryWithinStories #FantasyBureaucracy
Your party just walked into the Arcane Licensing Office.
Take a number. Fill out Form E.
Wait 3–5 business days.
🧌 Bureaucracy is the real boss battle.
Blog: arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/28/s...
#TTRPGWorldbuilding #StoryWithinStories #FantasyBureaucracy
I'm talking about some of my inspirations and influences of my Flash Fiction Story "ThrAIve", how I tried to use the format of a software change log as a story template and my hope for technocrats *NOT* to use my story as a template for something sinister.
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/27/s...
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/27/s...
Stories within Stories – ThrAIve – Arvel's Archives
arvelsarchives.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I'm talking about some of my inspirations and influences of my Flash Fiction Story "ThrAIve", how I tried to use the format of a software change log as a story template and my hope for technocrats *NOT* to use my story as a template for something sinister.
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/27/s...
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/27/s...
BER. Stuttgart 21. January 6th.
Our systems don’t just support stories—they are stories.
What if your fantasy city had its own controversial megaproject or failed oath?
New blog: Systems as Storytelling.
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/21/s...
#TTRPG #FantasyPolitics #StorySeed
Our systems don’t just support stories—they are stories.
What if your fantasy city had its own controversial megaproject or failed oath?
New blog: Systems as Storytelling.
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/21/s...
#TTRPG #FantasyPolitics #StorySeed
Stories within Stories – Looking at systems and rituals – Arvel's Archives
arvelsarchives.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BER. Stuttgart 21. January 6th.
Our systems don’t just support stories—they are stories.
What if your fantasy city had its own controversial megaproject or failed oath?
New blog: Systems as Storytelling.
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/21/s...
#TTRPG #FantasyPolitics #StorySeed
Our systems don’t just support stories—they are stories.
What if your fantasy city had its own controversial megaproject or failed oath?
New blog: Systems as Storytelling.
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/21/s...
#TTRPG #FantasyPolitics #StorySeed
Lights. Camera. Mishaps.
You can find it on DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
or on itch.io :
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
And if you want to have a smaller look at how this game was conceived, have a look at the blog entry below.
You can find it on DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
or on itch.io :
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
And if you want to have a smaller look at how this game was conceived, have a look at the blog entry below.
September 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Lights. Camera. Mishaps.
You can find it on DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
or on itch.io :
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
And if you want to have a smaller look at how this game was conceived, have a look at the blog entry below.
You can find it on DriveThruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
or on itch.io :
arvelcrynyd.itch.io/reel-to-real
And if you want to have a smaller look at how this game was conceived, have a look at the blog entry below.
After releasing my newest solo journaling #TTRPG it yesterday, I had a small braindump about the creation of Reel To Real:
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/20/r...
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/20/r...
Reel To Real – Out now – Arvel's Archives
arvelsarchives.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
After releasing my newest solo journaling #TTRPG it yesterday, I had a small braindump about the creation of Reel To Real:
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/20/r...
arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/20/r...
Reel to Real is here 🎬
A storytelling RPG about running your own chaotic film festival.
📽️ Curate 3 films
⚡ Survive mishaps
🎤 Face the audience
Solo or group play · 60–90 min · PWYW
Now on itch.io + DriveThruRPG.
Oh... and it's PWYW...
#TTRPG #IndieRPG #FilmFestival #JournalingGame
A storytelling RPG about running your own chaotic film festival.
📽️ Curate 3 films
⚡ Survive mishaps
🎤 Face the audience
Solo or group play · 60–90 min · PWYW
Now on itch.io + DriveThruRPG.
Oh... and it's PWYW...
#TTRPG #IndieRPG #FilmFestival #JournalingGame
September 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Reel to Real is here 🎬
A storytelling RPG about running your own chaotic film festival.
📽️ Curate 3 films
⚡ Survive mishaps
🎤 Face the audience
Solo or group play · 60–90 min · PWYW
Now on itch.io + DriveThruRPG.
Oh... and it's PWYW...
#TTRPG #IndieRPG #FilmFestival #JournalingGame
A storytelling RPG about running your own chaotic film festival.
📽️ Curate 3 films
⚡ Survive mishaps
🎤 Face the audience
Solo or group play · 60–90 min · PWYW
Now on itch.io + DriveThruRPG.
Oh... and it's PWYW...
#TTRPG #IndieRPG #FilmFestival #JournalingGame
Reposted by Kai Hagenburg
Die US-Regierung leugnet, dass sie Faschisten sind.
Aber sie erklären laut, dass Antifaschisten ihre Feinde sind.
Von daher …
Aber sie erklären laut, dass Antifaschisten ihre Feinde sind.
Von daher …
September 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Die US-Regierung leugnet, dass sie Faschisten sind.
Aber sie erklären laut, dass Antifaschisten ihre Feinde sind.
Von daher …
Aber sie erklären laut, dass Antifaschisten ihre Feinde sind.
Von daher …
Last week saw the release of my first Flash Fiction in the collection book „In a Flash Vol. 3“. Now I got the opportunity to hold that book as a physical product in my hand.
September 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Last week saw the release of my first Flash Fiction in the collection book „In a Flash Vol. 3“. Now I got the opportunity to hold that book as a physical product in my hand.
Wondering what @gaghyogi49.bsky.social thinks about this addition to Datalore youtu.be/yWxQBAFcwpg?...
Cerveza Cristal "Android" Ad - Star Trek TNG
YouTube video by Craven In Outer Space
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Wondering what @gaghyogi49.bsky.social thinks about this addition to Datalore youtu.be/yWxQBAFcwpg?...
Don’t tell your players what happened 200 years ago.
Let them live it. Show, don't tell!
Run a one-shot where they are the lost civilization.
Inspired by "The Inner Light" (TNG).
🧵 More ideas in the blog:
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/14/s...
#DnD #TTRPGTools #TimeTravelSession
Let them live it. Show, don't tell!
Run a one-shot where they are the lost civilization.
Inspired by "The Inner Light" (TNG).
🧵 More ideas in the blog:
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/14/s...
#DnD #TTRPGTools #TimeTravelSession
Stories within Stories – Meta-Stories in Fiction – Arvel's Archives
arvelsarchives.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Don’t tell your players what happened 200 years ago.
Let them live it. Show, don't tell!
Run a one-shot where they are the lost civilization.
Inspired by "The Inner Light" (TNG).
🧵 More ideas in the blog:
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/14/s...
#DnD #TTRPGTools #TimeTravelSession
Let them live it. Show, don't tell!
Run a one-shot where they are the lost civilization.
Inspired by "The Inner Light" (TNG).
🧵 More ideas in the blog:
📖 arvelsarchives.com/2025/09/14/s...
#DnD #TTRPGTools #TimeTravelSession
What’s the strangest thing that’s ever happened to you at the cinema? (Heckler? Fire alarm? Popcorn spill? Tell me your chaos story.)
September 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What’s the strangest thing that’s ever happened to you at the cinema? (Heckler? Fire alarm? Popcorn spill? Tell me your chaos story.)
Hopefully, next week will see the release of my 2nd TTRPG named Reel To Real. It's a fun solo journaling game about movies and the love for movies. In order to show you something you can create while playing the game, I've written an example story along the rules of the book.
September 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hopefully, next week will see the release of my 2nd TTRPG named Reel To Real. It's a fun solo journaling game about movies and the love for movies. In order to show you something you can create while playing the game, I've written an example story along the rules of the book.
Lights. Camera. Mishaps.
Your festival is about to begin.
Reel to Real premieres this September.
📽️ A storytelling RPG about running your own film festival — and surviving it.
#TTRPG #SoloRPG #StorytellingGame #FilmFestival #LightsCameraMishaps
Your festival is about to begin.
Reel to Real premieres this September.
📽️ A storytelling RPG about running your own film festival — and surviving it.
#TTRPG #SoloRPG #StorytellingGame #FilmFestival #LightsCameraMishaps
September 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Lights. Camera. Mishaps.
Your festival is about to begin.
Reel to Real premieres this September.
📽️ A storytelling RPG about running your own film festival — and surviving it.
#TTRPG #SoloRPG #StorytellingGame #FilmFestival #LightsCameraMishaps
Your festival is about to begin.
Reel to Real premieres this September.
📽️ A storytelling RPG about running your own film festival — and surviving it.
#TTRPG #SoloRPG #StorytellingGame #FilmFestival #LightsCameraMishaps