Daniel Sims
@drburst.bsky.social
Computer Vision. TTRPGs. Computer vision in space. Rendezvous, proximity operations and docking of satellites.
Currently building a game called Twenty Minutes: Hypersonic. Check my pins for link!
Currently building a game called Twenty Minutes: Hypersonic. Check my pins for link!
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Daniel Sims
@drburst.bsky.social
· Nov 26
You have ten minutes before nuclear missiles hit your country. As the leader, what choices will you make? Can you trust your counsel? Explore that in the #TTRPG, Ten Minutes: Hypersonic.Currently under play testing and free under Creative Commons BY. Art: StarryGeese. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Kobold Press is hiring!
Social Media Manager: Someone who loves TTRPGs & wants to lead the charge on digital engagement.
Community Manager: A people-focused powerhouse with a passion for RPGs that connects our products & fans.
APPLY TODAY -- koboldpress.com/kobold-pres...
Social Media Manager: Someone who loves TTRPGs & wants to lead the charge on digital engagement.
Community Manager: A people-focused powerhouse with a passion for RPGs that connects our products & fans.
APPLY TODAY -- koboldpress.com/kobold-pres...
Kobold Press Is Hiring
Social Media Manager About Kobold Press Kobold Press is a renowned independent publisher of tabletop roleplaying games, best known for terrifying monsters, compelling adventures, and 5E-compatible products. Our passion is storytelling—from the dark c
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September 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Kobold Press is hiring!
Social Media Manager: Someone who loves TTRPGs & wants to lead the charge on digital engagement.
Community Manager: A people-focused powerhouse with a passion for RPGs that connects our products & fans.
APPLY TODAY -- koboldpress.com/kobold-pres...
Social Media Manager: Someone who loves TTRPGs & wants to lead the charge on digital engagement.
Community Manager: A people-focused powerhouse with a passion for RPGs that connects our products & fans.
APPLY TODAY -- koboldpress.com/kobold-pres...
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What's this? Working on Voidhome stuff. But not the Cypher version (which is almost done). But my own stand-alone system. Something I've always wanted to polish off. Join me at my Youtube or Twitch (links at linktr.ee/qedhup ).
September 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
What's this? Working on Voidhome stuff. But not the Cypher version (which is almost done). But my own stand-alone system. Something I've always wanted to polish off. Join me at my Youtube or Twitch (links at linktr.ee/qedhup ).
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Going to make a tag for ttrpg games ive been collecting throughout the years and want to finally get through some instead of just letting them sit there
Just gonna use #ttrpg-hoard cause I don't have the juice to make up anything clever. sowwy.
Just gonna use #ttrpg-hoard cause I don't have the juice to make up anything clever. sowwy.
September 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Going to make a tag for ttrpg games ive been collecting throughout the years and want to finally get through some instead of just letting them sit there
Just gonna use #ttrpg-hoard cause I don't have the juice to make up anything clever. sowwy.
Just gonna use #ttrpg-hoard cause I don't have the juice to make up anything clever. sowwy.
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Hello gamers! Come play tabletop games @wonderville.nyc with some local game designers. It's gonna be cool and really fun and I bet you will meet your new best friend or something.
September 4, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Hello gamers! Come play tabletop games @wonderville.nyc with some local game designers. It's gonna be cool and really fun and I bet you will meet your new best friend or something.
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Alright #RPGDesign nerds, let's get into some real nitty gritty! Let's talk about some different ways of looking how mechanics are built, in a sense more finely defining crunch and genre emulation. What are your thoughts on this?
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog #IndieDev
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog #IndieDev
TTRPG Mechanics Model: Granularity, Modularity, Connectivity, Fidelity
Understanding TTRPG Design Through Four Overlapping Scales
When discussing tabletop RPGs, terms like "crunch" or "narrative focus" frequently arise. While useful, these discussions can become muddled, lacking a structured way to examine what makes each game unique. To frame this conversation, we
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September 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Alright #RPGDesign nerds, let's get into some real nitty gritty! Let's talk about some different ways of looking how mechanics are built, in a sense more finely defining crunch and genre emulation. What are your thoughts on this?
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog #IndieDev
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...
#TTRPG #Blog #IndieDev
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Landlord is selling our house with no warning and we have to be out by the end of the month. Making the best of a stressful situation - Shares and reposts appreciated!
September 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Landlord is selling our house with no warning and we have to be out by the end of the month. Making the best of a stressful situation - Shares and reposts appreciated!
Consider joining my #discord server. I run playtests on all of my wacky creations and conduct research and Development on games by running one-shots of other systems. I would also love to hear what you would want out of a play test community. #ttrpg #ttrpgdevelopment
Invite: discord.gg/b6XFhBMmjE
Invite: discord.gg/b6XFhBMmjE
Join the The Burst Game Design Group Discord Server!
A server for the games produced by The Burst Game Design Group. We are working on three games - We'll Grow Enormous, 20 Minutes : Hypersonic and Orbit Punk. | 12 members
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September 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Consider joining my #discord server. I run playtests on all of my wacky creations and conduct research and Development on games by running one-shots of other systems. I would also love to hear what you would want out of a play test community. #ttrpg #ttrpgdevelopment
Invite: discord.gg/b6XFhBMmjE
Invite: discord.gg/b6XFhBMmjE
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Can't believe I didn't reblurb this yet, but this was an absolute blast to work on. @tanblaque.bsky.social and @austinramsaygames.bsky.social were great collaborators and I'm very proud for this to be show off. Go play Beam Saber!
First up is the INCREDIBLE new cover art by @tanblaque.bsky.social and @bottsarcophagus.bsky.social (with logo by @oldmanhadrian.bsky.social)! I wanted two artists with different styles so one could make the world and the other the monster, so the latter would be more otherworldly. They killed it!
September 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Can't believe I didn't reblurb this yet, but this was an absolute blast to work on. @tanblaque.bsky.social and @austinramsaygames.bsky.social were great collaborators and I'm very proud for this to be show off. Go play Beam Saber!
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I'm thrilled that I can now say my next novel, WHEN THE STARS BLEED, is forthcoming later this year from @falstaffbooks.bsky.social! #amwriting #WtSB
a black hole in the middle of a galaxy
ALT: a black hole in the middle of a galaxy
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July 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'm thrilled that I can now say my next novel, WHEN THE STARS BLEED, is forthcoming later this year from @falstaffbooks.bsky.social! #amwriting #WtSB
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO TTRPG ART COMMISSIONING AND LICENSING
It's done! Here is my guide to art commissioning, licensing, and art direction in TTRPGs. It's free to see, has contract and brief templates, and plenty of resources to aid in art literacy in the space.
www.patreon.com/posts/compre...
It's done! Here is my guide to art commissioning, licensing, and art direction in TTRPGs. It's free to see, has contract and brief templates, and plenty of resources to aid in art literacy in the space.
www.patreon.com/posts/compre...
A Comprehensive Guide to TTRPG Art Commissioning & Licensing | Araukana
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August 26, 2025 at 4:31 AM
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO TTRPG ART COMMISSIONING AND LICENSING
It's done! Here is my guide to art commissioning, licensing, and art direction in TTRPGs. It's free to see, has contract and brief templates, and plenty of resources to aid in art literacy in the space.
www.patreon.com/posts/compre...
It's done! Here is my guide to art commissioning, licensing, and art direction in TTRPGs. It's free to see, has contract and brief templates, and plenty of resources to aid in art literacy in the space.
www.patreon.com/posts/compre...
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We might have blown past our expectations a little!
The Beta Version of TACTICS MEMORIAM releases on a pay-what-you-want basis on Monday! We’d rather anything you would give go towards the Kickstarter (opening its pledges soon!) to fund the full book.
So enjoy yourself with what we have made :)
The Beta Version of TACTICS MEMORIAM releases on a pay-what-you-want basis on Monday! We’d rather anything you would give go towards the Kickstarter (opening its pledges soon!) to fund the full book.
So enjoy yourself with what we have made :)
August 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We might have blown past our expectations a little!
The Beta Version of TACTICS MEMORIAM releases on a pay-what-you-want basis on Monday! We’d rather anything you would give go towards the Kickstarter (opening its pledges soon!) to fund the full book.
So enjoy yourself with what we have made :)
The Beta Version of TACTICS MEMORIAM releases on a pay-what-you-want basis on Monday! We’d rather anything you would give go towards the Kickstarter (opening its pledges soon!) to fund the full book.
So enjoy yourself with what we have made :)
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The implications (for those who do not understand why we're all suddenly freaking out) is that in the US, if you do not pay the fee to register your copyright, you do not have the same legal protections. @courtneymilan.com did a good thread about this but tl;dr: it impacts the AI lawsuit a lot.
August 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The implications (for those who do not understand why we're all suddenly freaking out) is that in the US, if you do not pay the fee to register your copyright, you do not have the same legal protections. @courtneymilan.com did a good thread about this but tl;dr: it impacts the AI lawsuit a lot.
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EVE Online knows what's up.
It's a weird game about surviving in the cold dark of space
August 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
EVE Online knows what's up.
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This is such a cool Tarot-powered TTRPG by one of my favourite game designers! ⛰️
Go back it if you can! ✨
Go back it if you can! ✨
Now Live!
🏔 A tarot powered mountaineering RPG
🚠 Set on some of the world's deadliest peaks
⛰️ Inspired by your favourite outdoors documentaries
🐐These emojis feel a little pointless but I feel the need to inform everyone there ARE early bird discounts.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lau...
🏔 A tarot powered mountaineering RPG
🚠 Set on some of the world's deadliest peaks
⛰️ Inspired by your favourite outdoors documentaries
🐐These emojis feel a little pointless but I feel the need to inform everyone there ARE early bird discounts.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lau...
Full Send: A Tarot-Powered Mountaineering RPG
A tarot-powered, trick-taking tabletop RPG where you'll ascend some of the world's legendary peaks, and risk everything in the process.
www.kickstarter.com
August 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
This is such a cool Tarot-powered TTRPG by one of my favourite game designers! ⛰️
Go back it if you can! ✨
Go back it if you can! ✨
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Lesbian Space Princess | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters October 31
YouTube video by Fandor
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August 28, 2025 at 6:37 AM
I'm looking for people to playtest Twenty Minutes: Hypersonic. More information here: www.reddit.com/r/lfg/s/Ku4z...
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign
It's a really fun, intense game about leadership in the face of nuclear war. You aren't certain that the strike is real, what will you do?
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign
It's a really fun, intense game about leadership in the face of nuclear war. You aren't certain that the strike is real, what will you do?
From the lfg community on Reddit: [Online][Other][Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM EST/16:30 UTC][Playtest][LGBTQ+ friendly]20 Minutes: Hypersonic - A Fast-Paced, Real-Time TTRPG About Decision-M...
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August 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I'm looking for people to playtest Twenty Minutes: Hypersonic. More information here: www.reddit.com/r/lfg/s/Ku4z...
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign
It's a really fun, intense game about leadership in the face of nuclear war. You aren't certain that the strike is real, what will you do?
#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign
It's a really fun, intense game about leadership in the face of nuclear war. You aren't certain that the strike is real, what will you do?
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August 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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If you are making an indie RPG and want to make money, you gotta be aware of your target demographic
- Childless Adult Bluey Fans
- People Who Wish They Peaked in Highschool
- Men With Class Action Restraining Orders By All Women
- People With No Souls And Only Number
These are the classic demos.
- Childless Adult Bluey Fans
- People Who Wish They Peaked in Highschool
- Men With Class Action Restraining Orders By All Women
- People With No Souls And Only Number
These are the classic demos.
August 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
If you are making an indie RPG and want to make money, you gotta be aware of your target demographic
- Childless Adult Bluey Fans
- People Who Wish They Peaked in Highschool
- Men With Class Action Restraining Orders By All Women
- People With No Souls And Only Number
These are the classic demos.
- Childless Adult Bluey Fans
- People Who Wish They Peaked in Highschool
- Men With Class Action Restraining Orders By All Women
- People With No Souls And Only Number
These are the classic demos.
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Finally submitted my game to @onepagerpgjam.bsky.social !
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH! Create minions, conquer the world, and go mad with your friends!
This is my first (of hopefully many) submissions to a game jam.
sheeperson.itch.io/exponential-...
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH! Create minions, conquer the world, and go mad with your friends!
This is my first (of hopefully many) submissions to a game jam.
sheeperson.itch.io/exponential-...
August 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Finally submitted my game to @onepagerpgjam.bsky.social !
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH! Create minions, conquer the world, and go mad with your friends!
This is my first (of hopefully many) submissions to a game jam.
sheeperson.itch.io/exponential-...
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH! Create minions, conquer the world, and go mad with your friends!
This is my first (of hopefully many) submissions to a game jam.
sheeperson.itch.io/exponential-...
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It fucking happened.
I just turned 42.
Shit.
Fuck.
Shit.
Buy something, cheer me up.
Cheer you up.
I just turned 42.
Shit.
Fuck.
Shit.
Buy something, cheer me up.
Cheer you up.
August 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
It fucking happened.
I just turned 42.
Shit.
Fuck.
Shit.
Buy something, cheer me up.
Cheer you up.
I just turned 42.
Shit.
Fuck.
Shit.
Buy something, cheer me up.
Cheer you up.
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Would love to host a game jam for this sometime if this game is positively received.
I want to see other (and better skilled) designers play with the mechanisms and world.
I want to see other (and better skilled) designers play with the mechanisms and world.
IT'S ESCAPED!
Chain×Link, my semi-cooperative dungeon-defying RPG, is now available for purchase through Plus One Exp!
I'm really proud of the team that put this together and can't wait to hear what you all think of it!
plusoneexp.com/collections/...
Chain×Link, my semi-cooperative dungeon-defying RPG, is now available for purchase through Plus One Exp!
I'm really proud of the team that put this together and can't wait to hear what you all think of it!
plusoneexp.com/collections/...
August 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Would love to host a game jam for this sometime if this game is positively received.
I want to see other (and better skilled) designers play with the mechanisms and world.
I want to see other (and better skilled) designers play with the mechanisms and world.
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Who’s are the TTRPG creators I’m bot following yet.
Show yourself
Also, what do you make
Show yourself
Also, what do you make
August 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Who’s are the TTRPG creators I’m bot following yet.
Show yourself
Also, what do you make
Show yourself
Also, what do you make
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We've hit 50%!
Next big milestone is of course funding itself, so keep sharing the #Kickstarter and back us if you haven't yet!
#TTRPG
Next big milestone is of course funding itself, so keep sharing the #Kickstarter and back us if you haven't yet!
#TTRPG
August 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
We've hit 50%!
Next big milestone is of course funding itself, so keep sharing the #Kickstarter and back us if you haven't yet!
#TTRPG
Next big milestone is of course funding itself, so keep sharing the #Kickstarter and back us if you haven't yet!
#TTRPG
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Just finished an update to 20 minutes: Hypersonic. Check it out! #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign docs.google.com/document/d/1...
20 Minutes: Hypersonic
20 Minutes: Hypersonic By Daniel “DrBurst” Sims Introduction 3 How To Play 3 Escalation Meter 4 How To Issue Orders 4 Playbook for the President of Lirosa 5 Notify First Family 5 Have an Aide Ale...
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August 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Just finished an update to 20 minutes: Hypersonic. Check it out! #ttrpg #ttrpgdesign docs.google.com/document/d/1...