Alfred Valley
@alfredvalley.bsky.social
ttrpg maker and zine defiler (Lay On Hands, Thousand Empty Light, Cycles of the Eye) - alfredvalley.itch.io
I ended up getting this, a Nuphy Air75 v2. Whilst no-one suggested this particular keyboard, everyone's suggestions helped point me in the right direction (so thank you).
I'm typing this with tasteful mechanical thocks.
I'm typing this with tasteful mechanical thocks.
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I ended up getting this, a Nuphy Air75 v2. Whilst no-one suggested this particular keyboard, everyone's suggestions helped point me in the right direction (so thank you).
I'm typing this with tasteful mechanical thocks.
I'm typing this with tasteful mechanical thocks.
there are two wolves inside you
October 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
there are two wolves inside you
This week's obsolete tech purchase: the Vestax Pocket Studio GSM 602, a piece of gear I've been trying to get a hold of for about 15 years.
Was it worth it? We'll have to see
Was it worth it? We'll have to see
October 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This week's obsolete tech purchase: the Vestax Pocket Studio GSM 602, a piece of gear I've been trying to get a hold of for about 15 years.
Was it worth it? We'll have to see
Was it worth it? We'll have to see
October 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Then you keep going! Make as many entries as you want. I just went up to 6 to make a d6 table I can use in any game or setting I want.
1. THE LAMB: sacrifice
2. THE AXE: violence
3. THE BLOOD: gift
4. THE SUNRISE: hope
5. THE BEACON: guidance
6. THE ARROW: survival
1. THE LAMB: sacrifice
2. THE AXE: violence
3. THE BLOOD: gift
4. THE SUNRISE: hope
5. THE BEACON: guidance
6. THE ARROW: survival
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Then you keep going! Make as many entries as you want. I just went up to 6 to make a d6 table I can use in any game or setting I want.
1. THE LAMB: sacrifice
2. THE AXE: violence
3. THE BLOOD: gift
4. THE SUNRISE: hope
5. THE BEACON: guidance
6. THE ARROW: survival
1. THE LAMB: sacrifice
2. THE AXE: violence
3. THE BLOOD: gift
4. THE SUNRISE: hope
5. THE BEACON: guidance
6. THE ARROW: survival
Then you find a way to combine your symbols into one single symbol. Rotate, reposition, stretch...do want you need to do to.
I couldn't resist making a lil critter. This combined symbol represents one of your oracle entries. It reminded me of a lamb.
I couldn't resist making a lil critter. This combined symbol represents one of your oracle entries. It reminded me of a lamb.
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Then you find a way to combine your symbols into one single symbol. Rotate, reposition, stretch...do want you need to do to.
I couldn't resist making a lil critter. This combined symbol represents one of your oracle entries. It reminded me of a lamb.
I couldn't resist making a lil critter. This combined symbol represents one of your oracle entries. It reminded me of a lamb.
So how does it work? You roll 2d6 and use the results as coordinates in this grid of symbols. You get to choose which result you use for the x and y axis.
I got 3,2 first and then 4,4. Here are th symbols I chose.
I got 3,2 first and then 4,4. Here are th symbols I chose.
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
So how does it work? You roll 2d6 and use the results as coordinates in this grid of symbols. You get to choose which result you use for the x and y axis.
I got 3,2 first and then 4,4. Here are th symbols I chose.
I got 3,2 first and then 4,4. Here are th symbols I chose.
I've got all my materials ready - 2d6 and a notebook and pen.
That red box that looks a bit like one of the Schuylkill notes? Don't worry about that...
That red box that looks a bit like one of the Schuylkill notes? Don't worry about that...
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I've got all my materials ready - 2d6 and a notebook and pen.
That red box that looks a bit like one of the Schuylkill notes? Don't worry about that...
That red box that looks a bit like one of the Schuylkill notes? Don't worry about that...
Did you know I have a tool for making your own oracle, useful for solo ttrpgs? It's called Hill Marks, and it's disguised as a National Trust activity pamphlet. alfredvalley.itch.io/hill-marks
Let's make an oracle!
Let's make an oracle!
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Did you know I have a tool for making your own oracle, useful for solo ttrpgs? It's called Hill Marks, and it's disguised as a National Trust activity pamphlet. alfredvalley.itch.io/hill-marks
Let's make an oracle!
Let's make an oracle!
What can I say? I found it all very noisy and hard to keep track of so I did what any normal person would. I started a doomsday cult so folks could join me in waiting for the end
October 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
What can I say? I found it all very noisy and hard to keep track of so I did what any normal person would. I started a doomsday cult so folks could join me in waiting for the end
I'm going to be offering free embroidered patches for Brute Fort backers in the first 48 hours.
Sign up to be notified when the project launches 👇
Sign up to be notified when the project launches 👇
October 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I'm going to be offering free embroidered patches for Brute Fort backers in the first 48 hours.
Sign up to be notified when the project launches 👇
Sign up to be notified when the project launches 👇
🚀 Shipping to US is expensive right now (same price as the zine itself)! A bunch of copies are flying over to Tuesday Knight Games very soon.
October 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚀 Shipping to US is expensive right now (same price as the zine itself)! A bunch of copies are flying over to Tuesday Knight Games very soon.
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#MÖRKTOBER day 2: MAW
This prompt happened to align with a title I wanted to use for an EP so this may get reused
This prompt happened to align with a title I wanted to use for an EP so this may get reused
October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#MÖRKTOBER day 2: MAW
This prompt happened to align with a title I wanted to use for an EP so this may get reused
This prompt happened to align with a title I wanted to use for an EP so this may get reused
mine's not as pretty as yours but I love it
October 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
mine's not as pretty as yours but I love it
#MÖRKTOBER day 1: FROG
Never done Morktober before - seems fun. Will I be able to keep this up? Certainly not.
Never done Morktober before - seems fun. Will I be able to keep this up? Certainly not.
October 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
#MÖRKTOBER day 1: FROG
Never done Morktober before - seems fun. Will I be able to keep this up? Certainly not.
Never done Morktober before - seems fun. Will I be able to keep this up? Certainly not.
don't make me say it
October 1, 2025 at 10:33 AM
don't make me say it
The pre-launch page for Brute Fort is up. Come follow along and help me make this game a reality.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alf...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alf...
September 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The pre-launch page for Brute Fort is up. Come follow along and help me make this game a reality.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alf...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alf...
I'm Alfred of the Haus of Valley. I make analog games – y'know, things you play on a real life table. I'm based in London, UK.
I'm best known for solo games and the messy intermingling of analog and digital.
My newsletter is a good way to stay updated: www.hausofvalley.com/subscribe
I'm best known for solo games and the messy intermingling of analog and digital.
My newsletter is a good way to stay updated: www.hausofvalley.com/subscribe
September 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I'm Alfred of the Haus of Valley. I make analog games – y'know, things you play on a real life table. I'm based in London, UK.
I'm best known for solo games and the messy intermingling of analog and digital.
My newsletter is a good way to stay updated: www.hausofvalley.com/subscribe
I'm best known for solo games and the messy intermingling of analog and digital.
My newsletter is a good way to stay updated: www.hausofvalley.com/subscribe
Crowdfunding in November: BRUTE FORT
This is an 18 card solo dungeon delving game combined with a tape cassette soundtrack of nasty dungeon synth by Gus BC (who also did the soundtrack for Thousand Empty Light)
Link to follow the project coming soon...
This is an 18 card solo dungeon delving game combined with a tape cassette soundtrack of nasty dungeon synth by Gus BC (who also did the soundtrack for Thousand Empty Light)
Link to follow the project coming soon...
September 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Crowdfunding in November: BRUTE FORT
This is an 18 card solo dungeon delving game combined with a tape cassette soundtrack of nasty dungeon synth by Gus BC (who also did the soundtrack for Thousand Empty Light)
Link to follow the project coming soon...
This is an 18 card solo dungeon delving game combined with a tape cassette soundtrack of nasty dungeon synth by Gus BC (who also did the soundtrack for Thousand Empty Light)
Link to follow the project coming soon...
cooking in the haus of valley today
September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
cooking in the haus of valley today