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Heliosail | Late Pledge Open Now!
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Heliosail is a solarpunk ttrpg made by a small team of mostly me. This space is trans friendly, anti-capitalist, loving nature and envisioning a better world. Support your local indie game writers.

Available for free wherever you get your games!
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Heliosail | Late Pledge Open Now! @heliosail.bsky.social · 1d
Heliosail has gone into Late Pledge! This is an opportunity to snag a copy of the game if you missed the original campaign. We've also added a couple new adventures as add-ons, written by guest writers Dunadd and Adam C.

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#TTRPG #SciFi #AdventureModule
heliosail.bsky.social
Heliosail has gone into Late Pledge! This is an opportunity to snag a copy of the game if you missed the original campaign. We've also added a couple new adventures as add-ons, written by guest writers Dunadd and Adam C.

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

#TTRPG #SciFi #AdventureModule
December 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
Harpy Fire are wisps of solar radiation that seem to take on minds of their own. They are associated with dangerous storms and can wreck a ship’s electrical systems.
Harpy Fire is the first enemy released for ship to ship battles. Get a new stat block every Monday:
www.patreon.com/Heliosail?ut...
Stat block for harpy fire Medieval painting of a comet with a tail made of fire. Medieval painting of a comet over a city skyline.
December 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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thoughtpunks.com
These are my med prices. I'm so far behind and on my last pills. Please help keep me medicated. Every last boost matters.

Tips:
ko-fi.com/revcasey
https://paypal.me/tpipc
(credit/debit option): https://bit.ly/payrev

Games:
www.drivethrurpg.com...

#MutualAid #TTRPG #Helpsky
Screenshot from GoodRx showing discounted medication prices around $1600+. Screenshot from GoodRx showing discounted medication prices around $1400+.
November 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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thoughtpunks.com
Taking my second to last half dose. All I want for my Black Friday shopping spree is picking up my medication. Help me do it?
thoughtpunks.com Thought Punks 🎲 TTRPGs + Punk 👩‍🎤 @thoughtpunks.com · 9d
The actual prices I'm facing. Rationed half-doses. Almost out of pills. Every boost + dime in the jar matter. TYSM for the love & help!

Tips:
ko-fi.com/revcasey
https://paypal.me/tpipc
(credit/debit option): https://bit.ly/payrev

Games:
www.drivethrurpg.com...

#MutualAid #TTRPG #Helpsky
Screenshot from GoodRx showing discounted medication prices around $1600+. Screenshot from GoodRx showing discounted medication prices around $1400+.
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
Monster Monday: Cactoriums! These alien cacti can be quite territorial. When standing still, they are indistinguishable from an ordinary plant.

We post a new creature for your Heliosail games every Monday!
#MonsterMonday #HeliosailGame #TTRPG #IndieRPG #StatBlocks #Cactus
Drawing of a group of people fighting anthropomorphic cactuses. Cactorium creature stat block.
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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heliosail.bsky.social
Happy Thursday! Some lore on the Jovian System for all of you :)
#SciFi #TTRPG #IndieRPG #Jupiter #Solarpunk

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Jovian System Spotlight: Io | Heliosail
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November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
heliosail.bsky.social
Happy Thursday! Some lore on the Jovian System for all of you :)
#SciFi #TTRPG #IndieRPG #Jupiter #Solarpunk

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Jovian System Spotlight: Io | Heliosail
Get more from Heliosail on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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capacle.bsky.social
Peeps, don't sleep on repurposing public domain images for your ttrpgs.

This is my latest: image 1 + image 2 + my own coloring and hatching= one of my favorite pieces so far!
A giant mushroom forest in black and white A giraffe with a spiral neck and a unicorn horn with a bird on its back, line art Both images combined and colorized
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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exeunt.press
The "How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library" webinar recording is now online thanks to the Indiana State Library! Get some specific tips on how to make your next program a success. Link below. ⬇️🎲⬇️

#boardgames #libraries #ttrpg #gamedesign
HOW TO RUN A TABLETOP GAME DESIGN WORKSHOP AT YOUR LIBRARY
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
Made a quick video covering animal training! I'm excited to put that out tomorrow :)

It made me realize that I need to put out a collection of tiny stat blocks for common animals, like dogs, cats, etc, so that people have the information that they need in order to train them.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
It's pretty quiet around here since the crowdfunding ended, so to tide you over, here's a wacky little game about doing your Christmas shopping. It takes 2-3 hours, perfect for thanksgiving (if your family has a certain sense of humor).
#TTRPG #PbtA #IndieRPG
quinnsilver.itch.io/blackfriday
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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thoughtcrimegames.bsky.social
When Earth burned, black people and anyone desiring freedom left for the stars. Pilot soulships to find new homes and travel the universe in Black Future: Emancipation of Stars by Quinn Murphy, one of the amazing TTRPGs included in the Griot Anthology! #ttrpg

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Black Future: Emancipation of Stars from the Griot Anthology from Thoughtcrime Games.
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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igdn-official.bsky.social
The IGDN’s Diversity Sponsorship has long supported emerging developers from marginalized backgrounds. After a pause in 2025 to revitalize the program under new leadership, we're excited to be re-launching in 2026! That effort begins right here, with your help!

www.gofundme.com/f/support-di...
Donate to iTDF Diversity Scholarship, organized by Allison Cole
For over a decade, the IGDN’s Diversity Sponsorship program has provided support and resources… Allison Cole needs your support for iTDF Diversity Scholarship
www.gofundme.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
Monster Monday: Turrets are automated defenses, often mounted on the wall or ceiling. They can operate in emergency power conditions, in a vacuum, or under high pressure.
#MonsterMonday #HeliosailGame #TTRPG #SciFi #IndieRPG
November 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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explorersdesign.bsky.social
Here's the link to actually see some spreads and layout.
carvedinstone.scot

Also, I hope Brian's taking a much needed break after the release, but you should follow all of his work. I love how tied in it is to his community and other artists, designers, and craftsfolk.
www.stoutstoat.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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thoughtcrimegames.bsky.social
THE SKY BELONGS TO THE MONSTERS.

Radio Free Kaiju is a post-apocalyptic hopepunk game of wonder and rebuilding amidst the ruins of post-apocalyptic splendor.

Join the playtest below!

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Radio Free Kaiju banner from Thoughtcrime Games
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
We're in endgame! Every time someone pledges it extends by 10 minutes!
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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moreperfectunion.bsky.social
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.

Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.

Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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chaoticanwriter.bsky.social
Greetings TTRPG friends! ... This weeks issue... well. I kinda like it. I kinda hate it. I'm kinda story-and-cinematic-GM-brained, and not theory-brained. Would appreciate your takes on this topic.
chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/transcendi...
Transcending Random Encounters in TTRPGs (Dungeon Delve #42)
What story do our encounters tell? Are random encounters too complex, or too simple? Do they provide enough inspiration to the GM? This week, I give advice on how to better present, build, and write!
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November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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34thgingerbread.bsky.social
Winter time means breaking out your boots, so here are some boots you can also use to break into your enemies!

This week's Wild Market seems like it's for the monks, but anyone who enjoys kicking folks (or objects) should consider investing. Protect your stompers!

#dnd #5e #ttrpg
Gannok’s Savage Stompers Wondrous item (boots), Rare (requires attunement) A pair of plated boots that are shockingly comfortable and light to the wearer, but impact with tremendous force when given momentum against an opponent. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls when making an unarmed attack. If you move more than 15 feet in a single round, you may add an additional 1d6 damage to your next successful hit. The Savage Stompers were crafted by blacksmith Jorn Hekur, and were originally intended to be a gift to the infamous ogre monk Gannok Shincrunch. Though Gannok eventually retired, his boots are rumored to have been passed along through several owners over the years. This item will magically resize to fit their new attuned owner.
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
Just under 24 hours left for Heliosail!☀️⛵🪐🌱

We're trying to reach the first stretch goal before it ends! If you like art nouveau, pulp adventure, and way too many plants everywhere, this game is for you ;)
#TTRPG #Solarpunk #SciFi #Pirates #IndieRPG #Kickstarter
gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Heliosail by Quinnsilver Studios - Gamefound
You and your friends become a crew of space pirates and adventurers in this solarpunk sci-fi campaign system.
gamefound.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
heliosail.bsky.social
I was so happy to get a chance to talk with the people at Voyage Denver about Heliosail and the long road to getting it here. Check out my interview here:
voyagedenver.com/interview/ch...
voyagedenver.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
Heliosail is FULLY FUNDED! 🎉
Thank you so much to everyone who helped along the way! We still have about twenty four hours left if you want a chance to back this project and get a copy for yourself!
A plain banner with the Heliosail logo and a cast of characters. The banner reads "Funded!"
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
Monster Monday: Psiren Monarchs!

"Monarchs" are old, experienced psirens who leads their family or clan. They are formidable enemies, with a lifetime of experience, and legions of loyal underlings.

Back Heliosail on Gamefound through Nov. 13th: gamefound.com/en/projects/...
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
heliosail.bsky.social
An overview of Heliosail's crafting system, which is designed for simplicity and convenience. Our crafting system involves no components or material to keep track of and eliminates the need for inventory management.
#TTRPG #SciFi #IndieRPG #Solarpunk #Crafting
youtu.be/-shdSBvVJ04
How to Craft in Heliosail
YouTube video by QuinnSilverStudios
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM