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frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

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indie ttrpg creator 🎲 creative writing teacher ✏️ local theatre bitch 🎭 professional silly goose 🪿
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https://frogqueen.itch.io/

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frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

Had an ABSOLUTE BLAST running Forest of Fur by @bodieh.bsky.social this past weekend. Got to say "you perfectly massage the dog's butthole" which is a phrase I never thought I'd use as a DM (or in general).

Forest of Fur by Bodie H. The cover featured a giant dog with the roof of a house on his head and two airships flying over him.

February 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

My games Rewards Card and Notes will be free for 24 more hours, and then I'll be changing them to paid (only $1). If you want them for free, now's your last chance!

frogqueen.itch.io

Pink background and text that reads "REWARDS CARD a temporary worldbuilding game"

Handwritten lettering on notebook paper reads "NOTES a 2 player game of passing notes in class" The text is surrounded by doodles of hearts, stars, and cubes.

February 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

Just published STUCK, a 2 player game of emotional intimacy with a stranger.

Sometimes it's easier to share secrets with someone you'll never see again than someone you see everyday. When your characters get stuck on an elevator, they form an intense but temporary bond.

frogqueen.itch.io/stuck

An illustration of an elevator. A sign on top has a down arrow that doubles as the letter u in the word "STUCK."

Text reads:

"Sometimes sharing your secrets with strangers is easier than sharing them with your loved ones.

First, your characters do not know each other. Then, they know each other very well. After, they never know each other again.

Making your Character:
Name & Pronouns
Where are you going and why are you in a hurry?
What secret are you hiding?

Your characters are alone together in an elevator. Despite barely glancing at each other, you’ve both already formed a first impression. Describe it.

February 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

LOOK AT THESE TEENY TINY DICE!!!

January 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

Just published Inflatable Bob, a self-care game that motivates you to complete your to do-list.

Finish Tasks = Wind Blows = Bob Dances = Car Sale!

Download for free here: frogqueen.itch.io/inflatable-bob

(Please download instead of just saving the pics - it helps boost the game!)

A red inflatable tube man dances in the wind. The game is titled "INFLATABLE BOB" in hand drawn letters. The subtitle is below: "A MOTIVATIONAL GAME OF DANCING IN THE WIND"

A black and white inflatable tube man dances in the wind. He's split into 24 parts with thin dotted lines.

The text reads: "You are an inflatable car salesman named Bob. The more you dance in the wind, the more cars you sell!

Make a list of tasks you need to complete. When you complete one, roll a do to see how hard the wind blows. Mark that many spots on the Inflatable Bob to the right to signify how you dance in the wind.

Once you're fully dancing, you sell a car!
Track your sale below and erase your marks to begin again. After you've sold 5 cars, you earn commission. Buy yourself a reward for your hard work and dancing skills!

CARS SOLD:"

January 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

A couple of pages from my current WIP, Divine Influence, a god's solo ttrpg played through social media

an illustration of a nude river god leaning against a jar. Text below says:

"introduction.

You are a minor god of an ancient civilization long forgotten. It's been ages since you've felt the power of being worshiped by millions. As the memory of you has faded from human consciousness, so have you. Until now....

When ancient texts detailing your glory are recovered and digitized, you awake to find yourself trapped in The Cloud. You may lack a physical form, but you have the entire internet at your (digital) fingertips. If you can find a way to regain one million followers and the influence you once had, you'll become powerful enough to resurrect your physical being"

An illustration of Venus holding a weapon and a heart. Text says:

"inspiration.

Divine Influence is inspired by AI, influencer culture, and, most importantly, gos television. Episodes such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer's "I, Robot... You, Jane" and The X-Files' "Ghost in the Machine" warned about the dangers of monsters and demons trapped in the internet.

But what would happen if a god was trapped instead?"

January 28, 2025 at 4:49 AM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

Co-wrote a short play tonight for a 48 hour play festival and it's basically Bridesmaids meets Yellowjackets meets Survivor, and I can't wait to hear an actor read these lines

JASPER:
"Alright. Once the votes are read, the decision is final, and the person voted out will be asked to leave the Bridal Council area immediately. Because we are going to eat them. I'll read the votes."

JASPER:
"Kinsey, the bridesmaids have spoken. You may prepare to be eaten."

January 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

I'M OBSESSED!!!

January 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

cat motherhood is so bizarre sometimes

January 24, 2025 at 6:34 AM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

Fully reworked an old game, including all new art, two new layouts (standard printing size and a brochure), and a new game card to track stats and progress!

Download Three Raccoons in a Trench Coat for $2 here: frogqueen.itch.io/three-raccoo...

January 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

I just published Epistolary, a solo journaling rpg that uses 18 different forms of writing! Practice unconventional storytelling and explore how a character's voice changes depending on audience and format.

Download for $1 here: frogqueen.itch.io/epistolary

January 22, 2025 at 4:10 AM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

I just published Rewards Card, a collaborative worldbuilding (coffee shop-building) game that is meant to be physically destroyed. Easy to slip into an existing campaign in between your adventures!

Download for free here: frogqueen.itch.io/rewards-card

January 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM

frances

@frogqueengames.bsky.social

I just published Notes, a minimalist ttrpg about passing notes in class, for the 36 word jam. It was a fun challenge!

You can download it for free here: frogqueen.itch.io/notes