Sam Robson
@dungeonofthedragon.bsky.social
🏳️🌈
She/any
Pākehā game designer based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Winner of Chaosium’s Basic Roleplaying Design Challenge 2024.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samrobsonwrites
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Seasons of Magic: 2025 Playtest - Sam Robson | DriveThruRPG
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Seasons of Magic is a #ttrpg of travelling witches healing the world. Create your witches and get out there to make some magic! 💫
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www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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Surprise, we're getting pretty close to the final version of REALIS!
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
Coming soon: Realis
A new tabletop roleplaying game by Austin Walker
www.kickstarter.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Surprise, we're getting pretty close to the final version of REALIS!
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
ICYMI: I've been making a TTRPG about mystical moons and living spaceships and sentences that can kill you. A preview is available now (see my pinned post), but the full version draws near!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cru...
Still time to grab Nowhere Home or For the Grail as a delightful holiday gift for your gaming pal!
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
Sam Robson Games
Independently designed roleplaying games for your next games night.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Still time to grab Nowhere Home or For the Grail as a delightful holiday gift for your gaming pal!
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
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Remember when I said I was going to write a gift guide for #cyberpunk #ttrpg fans?
That time is now.
Hope this helps.
That time is now.
Hope this helps.
Gift ideas for cyberpunk TTRPG fans
Every year around late November, you'll find yourself inundated with videos and listicles chronicling the "best gifts for TTRPG players." But most of those games are focused on that sword-and-sorcery....
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November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Remember when I said I was going to write a gift guide for #cyberpunk #ttrpg fans?
That time is now.
Hope this helps.
That time is now.
Hope this helps.
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CROWDFUNDING NOW! Bite the Hand is a cyberpunk TTRPG using Mothership’s Panic Engine to bring a touch of horror to the genre. With dozens of cybernetics and items, the core rulebook contains everything you’ll need to experience tense action at your tables!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Bite The Hand - a Cyberpunk Panic Engine TTRPG
Bite The Hand is a cyberpunk TTRPG built on Mothership's Panic Engine. The Core Rulebook contains all the information both players and game masters will need. It features a catalogue of cybernetics, w...
www.backerkit.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
CROWDFUNDING NOW! Bite the Hand is a cyberpunk TTRPG using Mothership’s Panic Engine to bring a touch of horror to the genre. With dozens of cybernetics and items, the core rulebook contains everything you’ll need to experience tense action at your tables!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
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Just posted a minor update! Typos have been fixed, formatting tidied, and the character sheet adjusted to be better centred.
Rollback. is an apocalyptic cyberverse #ttrpg, about programs in a crashed computer fighting to save their world. Check it out today for just $2!
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
Rollback. by Sam Robson
Sentient programs within a crashed computer fight to restore their world.
samrobsondmg.itch.io
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Just posted a minor update! Typos have been fixed, formatting tidied, and the character sheet adjusted to be better centred.
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FYI if you're one of the 3 people following this blog who don't already own "Costume Fairy Adventures" and the idea of a TTRPG where your character class randomly changes every 5 minutes sounds fun: it's 20% off as part of DTRPG's "Teach Your Kids To Game" sale.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1...
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
FYI if you're one of the 3 people following this blog who don't already own "Costume Fairy Adventures" and the idea of a TTRPG where your character class randomly changes every 5 minutes sounds fun: it's 20% off as part of DTRPG's "Teach Your Kids To Game" sale.
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1...
Just posted a minor update! Typos have been fixed, formatting tidied, and the character sheet adjusted to be better centred.
Rollback. is an apocalyptic cyberverse #ttrpg, about programs in a crashed computer fighting to save their world. Check it out today for just $2!
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
Rollback. by Sam Robson
Sentient programs within a crashed computer fight to restore their world.
samrobsondmg.itch.io
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Just posted a minor update! Typos have been fixed, formatting tidied, and the character sheet adjusted to be better centred.
Reposted by Sam Robson
Rollback. is an apocalyptic cyberverse #ttrpg, about programs in a crashed computer fighting to save their world. Check it out today for just $2!
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
Rollback. by Sam Robson
Sentient programs within a crashed computer fight to restore their world.
samrobsondmg.itch.io
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Rollback. is an apocalyptic cyberverse #ttrpg, about programs in a crashed computer fighting to save their world. Check it out today for just $2!
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
Rollback. is an apocalyptic cyberverse #ttrpg, about programs in a crashed computer fighting to save their world. Check it out today for just $2!
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
Rollback. by Sam Robson
Sentient programs within a crashed computer fight to restore their world.
samrobsondmg.itch.io
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Rollback. is an apocalyptic cyberverse #ttrpg, about programs in a crashed computer fighting to save their world. Check it out today for just $2!
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
samrobsondmg.itch.io/rollback
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November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
📕
What has two thumbs and a new store for physical copies of her #ttrpg? This gal!
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
Sam Robson Games
Independently designed roleplaying games for your next games night.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
📕
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What has two thumbs and a new store for physical copies of her #ttrpg? This gal!
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
Sam Robson Games
Independently designed roleplaying games for your next games night.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
What has two thumbs and a new store for physical copies of her #ttrpg? This gal!
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
Ooooh!
So, this Daggerheart campaign frame by @dngnclub.itch.io might become my entire personality, sorry (not sorry).
dngnclub.itch.io/bureau-of-ch...
dngnclub.itch.io/bureau-of-ch...
BUREAU of CHRONOLOGICAL AFFAIRS by DNGNCLUB
A Time Travel Campaign Frame for Daggerheart
dngnclub.itch.io
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Ooooh!
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U-CON starts tomorrow!!
Swing by the TTRPGkids booth for deals on some of my games, gamified holiday cards, and a friendly conversation about TTRPGs!
Swing by the TTRPGkids booth for deals on some of my games, gamified holiday cards, and a friendly conversation about TTRPGs!
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
U-CON starts tomorrow!!
Swing by the TTRPGkids booth for deals on some of my games, gamified holiday cards, and a friendly conversation about TTRPGs!
Swing by the TTRPGkids booth for deals on some of my games, gamified holiday cards, and a friendly conversation about TTRPGs!
What has two thumbs and a new store for physical copies of her #ttrpg? This gal!
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
Sam Robson Games
Independently designed roleplaying games for your next games night.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
What has two thumbs and a new store for physical copies of her #ttrpg? This gal!
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
It’s early days but I’m happy with how it’s coming along.
sam-robson-games.myshopify.com
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Feels like recently I’ve constantly been diving deep into the TTRPG systems; researching how these systems work and building characters.
Recently, it’s been Explorers!, which is a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon system. If you like PMD, it’s a fun system to try!
www.explorers-pmd-rpg.com
Recently, it’s been Explorers!, which is a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon system. If you like PMD, it’s a fun system to try!
www.explorers-pmd-rpg.com
Explorers! A PMD RPG
Explorers! A PMD RPG is a free fan-made Pokémon Mystery Dungeon TTRPG where you can control your own Pokémon, with full character customisation, classes, abilities, moves and more! Grab some dice, ge...
www.explorers-pmd-rpg.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Feels like recently I’ve constantly been diving deep into the TTRPG systems; researching how these systems work and building characters.
Recently, it’s been Explorers!, which is a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon system. If you like PMD, it’s a fun system to try!
www.explorers-pmd-rpg.com
Recently, it’s been Explorers!, which is a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon system. If you like PMD, it’s a fun system to try!
www.explorers-pmd-rpg.com
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Heliosail by Quinn is sooooo close to funding and we have 1 day left! #ttrpg 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 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Heliosail by Quinn is sooooo close to funding and we have 1 day left! #ttrpg gamefound.com/en/projects/...
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What's this, a new playtest?
Cyberpunk meets Norse mythology in RAID. This very early playtest shows off my OSR-ish game built on the same engine that runs GILA.
The gods have become CEOs. The world tree must burn.
gilarpgs.itch.io/raid-playtest
Cyberpunk meets Norse mythology in RAID. This very early playtest shows off my OSR-ish game built on the same engine that runs GILA.
The gods have become CEOs. The world tree must burn.
gilarpgs.itch.io/raid-playtest
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
What's this, a new playtest?
Cyberpunk meets Norse mythology in RAID. This very early playtest shows off my OSR-ish game built on the same engine that runs GILA.
The gods have become CEOs. The world tree must burn.
gilarpgs.itch.io/raid-playtest
Cyberpunk meets Norse mythology in RAID. This very early playtest shows off my OSR-ish game built on the same engine that runs GILA.
The gods have become CEOs. The world tree must burn.
gilarpgs.itch.io/raid-playtest
Ooh these are gorgeous!!! Especially loving the bats. 🦇
Thanks to the wonderful person who just ordered SIX of our new TTRPG notebooks! I hope you and your game table enjoy them :)
Get yours today: tenacregames.com/store/ttrpg-... - still available at a special launch price.
#TTRPG
Get yours today: tenacregames.com/store/ttrpg-... - still available at a special launch price.
#TTRPG
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Ooh these are gorgeous!!! Especially loving the bats. 🦇
Physical copies are available from Wednesday on my new online store! :-O Stay tuned for updates!
Nowhere Home is only $5! A steal if you ask me.
* Play outcast monsters whose only home is each other!
* Bounce off any of 4 pre-made settings or create your own!
* No GM? No problem! Here everyone is a player.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/nowhere-home
* Play outcast monsters whose only home is each other!
* Bounce off any of 4 pre-made settings or create your own!
* No GM? No problem! Here everyone is a player.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/nowhere-home
Nowhere Home by Sam Robson
A game of outcast monsters whose only home is each other.
samrobsondmg.itch.io
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Physical copies are available from Wednesday on my new online store! :-O Stay tuned for updates!
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Last Kiss is $160 away from funding on day one. The game that openly mocks my fond memories of the Power Rangers is $160 away from funding. The game where Microtransactions is a gender is $160 away from funding. Where you pull a mystical wrench out of your lover
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...
Last Kiss
Ever feel like the world is out to get you? It is.
A TTRPG of unheroic teens facing down the end of the inevitable world. You're the main character, with all the misery that entails. How will you mak...
www.backerkit.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Last Kiss is $160 away from funding on day one. The game that openly mocks my fond memories of the Power Rangers is $160 away from funding. The game where Microtransactions is a gender is $160 away from funding. Where you pull a mystical wrench out of your lover
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...
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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...
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
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...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-di...
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Nowhere Home is only $5! A steal if you ask me.
* Play outcast monsters whose only home is each other!
* Bounce off any of 4 pre-made settings or create your own!
* No GM? No problem! Here everyone is a player.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/nowhere-home
* Play outcast monsters whose only home is each other!
* Bounce off any of 4 pre-made settings or create your own!
* No GM? No problem! Here everyone is a player.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/nowhere-home
Nowhere Home by Sam Robson
A game of outcast monsters whose only home is each other.
samrobsondmg.itch.io
November 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Nowhere Home is only $5! A steal if you ask me.
* Play outcast monsters whose only home is each other!
* Bounce off any of 4 pre-made settings or create your own!
* No GM? No problem! Here everyone is a player.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/nowhere-home
* Play outcast monsters whose only home is each other!
* Bounce off any of 4 pre-made settings or create your own!
* No GM? No problem! Here everyone is a player.
samrobsondmg.itch.io/nowhere-home
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El mes pasado se publicó en colaboración con mis amigos de @elrefugioeditorial.com la edición en español de #Firelights de @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com.
Contento del trabajo y resultado. ¡A por más, juntos!
Hazte con tu copia en:
www.elrefugioeditorial.com/firelights
#lodelrol
Contento del trabajo y resultado. ¡A por más, juntos!
Hazte con tu copia en:
www.elrefugioeditorial.com/firelights
#lodelrol
November 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
El mes pasado se publicó en colaboración con mis amigos de @elrefugioeditorial.com la edición en español de #Firelights de @rpdeshaies.farirpgs.com.
Contento del trabajo y resultado. ¡A por más, juntos!
Hazte con tu copia en:
www.elrefugioeditorial.com/firelights
#lodelrol
Contento del trabajo y resultado. ¡A por más, juntos!
Hazte con tu copia en:
www.elrefugioeditorial.com/firelights
#lodelrol