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LostHaven @losthavenart.bsky.social · 11h

I am really looking forward to this and talking shop with amazing designers as well.

James D'Amato @ NYCC @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 12h

I hallucinated the wrong name for @losthavenart.bsky.social's game Skies Above in my original poster. Here is the right image.

The good news is Randy @naldodrinan.bsky.social @joelhappyhil.bsky.social and I are all still playing and discussing games!

One Shot Network Design Club

Join a group of designers who have made games with a similar inspirations as they play and discuss each other's games. With James D'Amato co-designer of Cosmic Century Knights. Joel Vreugdenhil designer of Dawn: The RPG. Randy Lever designer of Skies Above. And Reynaldo Madriñan desiger of Break!!

Our first game is Sunday 10/26 at 12:00 PM CT
Our first discussion is Wednesday 10/29 6:30 PM CT

All on Twitch.tv/OneShotRPG

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Reynaldo @naldodrinan.bsky.social · 11h

I am absolutely terrified to run a game on stream to be honest! But this opportunity is a great one, and I am looking forward to chatting with everyone.

James D'Amato @ NYCC @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 12h

I hallucinated the wrong name for @losthavenart.bsky.social's game Skies Above in my original poster. Here is the right image.

The good news is Randy @naldodrinan.bsky.social @joelhappyhil.bsky.social and I are all still playing and discussing games!

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 12h

Super excited for this! I've been wanting to try break and get on a streamed game for a long time now. Fully recommend checking it out on the 26th.

James D'Amato @ NYCC @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 12h

I hallucinated the wrong name for @losthavenart.bsky.social's game Skies Above in my original poster. Here is the right image.

The good news is Randy @naldodrinan.bsky.social @joelhappyhil.bsky.social and I are all still playing and discussing games!

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 1d

Been hard at work! The DAWN quick-start is about done now, digital release will be coming soon! (Once I lock down a look for the title page that I like).

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Caffeinette Guarana(18+ only) @caffeinette.bsky.social · 6d

FRI. 10/10 AT 7 PM EDT Violet(@manafrey.bsky.social) Emily(@drewthedrawingcat.bsky.social) Ferris(@sav3st4te.bsky.social) will resume the adventure in a a "DAWN"(by @joelhappyhil.bsky.social) TTRPG campaign "ALT/Earth: 1869" Live at twitch.tv/caffeinetteg... party has made it to Tombstone, AZ.

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 8d

We've updated the renders for DAWN on lionwingpublishing.com!

These new ones should be a bit more accurate to how it'll look when it gets to you.

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Neto @netonotneros.bsky.social · 14d

Michan City

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 12d

Wait I need to learn the new set we should queue up.

Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 13d

Call it research, call it taking a break while print gets organized behind the scenes, I've been watching a lot of movies recently. Does anyone have any recommendations for noir or neo-noir films for me to watch?

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you!

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 14d

DAWN's back in the top 40 most popular games on itch, and it's only a few spots off top 20 best seller! I didn't think the print would get me such a bump in digital sales too, but I appreciate it!

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 15d

For any of you with an interest in DAWN since the print was announced, I had a wonderful interview with the Win With Dice podcast recently, go check them out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etb_...

DAWN RPG With Joel Happyhil - Part 1 || Win With Dice Podcast 215

This week, we have special guest Joel Happyhil on to talk about the DAWN RPG. We chat about this battle manga inspired, tactical TTRPG and the basics of character creation. 0:00 Intro 1:21 Win With…

www.youtube.com

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 17d

BOOK COVER ARTISTS
QRP with your book covers

I think I've gotten pretty good at this thing

#BookCovers #HumanMade #NoAI

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charlotte @fragrant.garden · 19d

BOOK COVER ARTISTS
QRP with your book covers

I like draw

#BookCovers #HumanMade #NoAI

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SplashZone @splashzone.bsky.social · 20d

taking a break from playing some Hollow Knight to doodle a very Hollow Knight themed spiky enemy splashy

Doodle of a small cloaked creature covered in spiky protrusions from its head, in an imitation of the Hollow Knight style

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 21d

I'm super excited to announce that DAWN is going to print, I'm working with LionWing Publishing to get the game released in early 2026, including a digital copy, an exclusive physical release, and a printed booklet of the first DAWN module!
lionwingpublishing.com/products/lio...

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tália @taliautsch.bsky.social · Aug 25

this game is finally available!

taliautsch.itch.io/gmmw

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Theja Shirshu @thejashirshu.bsky.social · 21d

This game is a ton of fun so def check it out if your TTRPG group is looking to try something new. We ran a silly jojo-like stand game using it.

Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 21d

I'm super excited to announce that DAWN is going to print, I'm working with LionWing Publishing to get the game released in early 2026, including a digital copy, an exclusive physical release, and a printed booklet of the first DAWN module!
lionwingpublishing.com/products/lio...

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SprintingOwlDesigns @sprintingowl.bsky.social · 21d

Dawn is very very good and Dawn + LionWing is a wild combo.

If you like big box full featured games where you build an OC with lots of powers, this should be priority one on your radar!

Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 21d

I'm super excited to announce that DAWN is going to print, I'm working with LionWing Publishing to get the game released in early 2026, including a digital copy, an exclusive physical release, and a printed booklet of the first DAWN module!
lionwingpublishing.com/products/lio...

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 21d

I'm super excited to announce that DAWN is going to print, I'm working with LionWing Publishing to get the game released in early 2026, including a digital copy, an exclusive physical release, and a printed booklet of the first DAWN module!
lionwingpublishing.com/products/lio...

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Mega Flare @megaflare0.bsky.social · 21d

so excited for this! DAWN is an amazing TTRPG, I had alot of fun throwing a giant lizard at people in playtest games 😂

Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 21d

I'm super excited to announce that DAWN is going to print, I'm working with LionWing Publishing to get the game released in early 2026, including a digital copy, an exclusive physical release, and a printed booklet of the first DAWN module!
lionwingpublishing.com/products/lio...

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 22d

Ty

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James D'Amato @ NYCC @oneshotrpg.bsky.social · 22d

Out of curiosity what are some of your favorite fantasy RPGs inspired by tropes from Anime and Manga? This is definitely an invitation for designers to plug their own work.

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 22d

Oh thank you! Yeah it's super anime / manga inspired.

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Joel Happyhil - Buy DAWN! @joelhappyhil.bsky.social · 22d

I've become addicted to jolly cooperation. I know I haven't posted much recently, but it wasn't all silksong, I'm working with 8 different people on6 different projects to feed the hunger.

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