I didn't know Ludic Pen was based out of Venezuela. Ancient Wonders is one of my favorite space game supplements of all time, and you all know how I am with my space TTRPGs.

required reading for this week

I chatted with @ludicpen.bsky.social on making games in Venezuela amidst the conflict, and their long term plans. More than ever, creating art - creating anything - is a form of resistance these days.

Grateful to @rascal.news for the thoughtful interview and for shining a light on the work we’re doing at Ludic Pen.

Creating under challenging conditions is a commitment we’re proud of, and it means a lot to share that story.

Thanks for the space, the interest, and the kindness.

You can find Ludic Pen’s work on DTRPG and Itch, go support the team in Venezuela!

itch.io/s/178375/ven...

If you enjoy Ironsworn: Starforged at all, Ancient Wonders is a fantastic supplement that adds loads of fun stuff.

Well worth picking up on sale to support the Ludic Pen team :)

Wishing the best for Samuel and Emilio at Ludic Pen, both of whom live in Venezuela. They have created and contributed to several Ironsworn-related works. In particular, check out the Ancient Wonders supplement! It's amazing.

www.drivethrurpg.com/product/5053...

More info in the quoted thread.

Standing With Our Colleagues in Venezuela

Hi everyone

I want to take a moment to talk about two people I work with and care about deeply.

Ludic Pen exists because of collaboration, trust, and shared enthusiasm for creating things together. But this project started thanks to Samuel Rondón.

Planning new stories for 2026?

Our holiday sale is live through January 5th. Get refined expansions for Ironsworn and Starforged, crafted for smoother prep and richer solo or group play.

DTRPG: drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/14520
Itch: ludicpen.itch.io

Quick update:
Earlier we mentioned the discounts would arrive this weekend, but the forge has heated up faster than expected, and we’d rather give you access to everything now instead of making you wait.
So… Black Forge Week begins today!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
ludicpen.itch.io

To highlight the 3rd party content mentioned:

Ancient Wonders by @ludicpen.bsky.social | a massive content expansion

Starsmith Expanded Oracles by Eric Bright | triples all the tables

Iron Valley by @mkirin.itch.io | a cozy farming hack akin to Stardew Valley

Links are in the vid description :)

New #ttrpg book day again! Already. Arrived today: Ancient Wonders by @ludicpen.bsky.social - a 3rd party expansion for #ironsworn Starforged.

I accidentally ordered a softcover print instead of hardback... Lesson learned.

First impression: It’s massive! I'm learning about ecopoiesis.

(RPG PDF Spotlight) Ancient Wonders, Starforged Expansion by Ludic Pen

The Wondrous Side of the Galaxy Awaits

Ancient Wonders is the biggest third-party expansion for Starforged to date with great system-agnostic compatibility.

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Congrats to @ludicpen.bsky.social Ancient Wonders, a massive 3rd party expansion for Ironsworn: Starforged, is currently the #4 bestseller on DriveThruRPG! Expanded planetary generation, megastructures, and more. Tons of hard scifi coolness and beautiful art.

Ancient Wonders is now available in PDF and Print!

Get it here: tinyurl.com/ycxnkjcr

The biggest third-party expansion for Starforged to date with great system-agnostic compatibility.

#ttrpgs

Ancient Wonders has been released!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dux...

Ancient Wonders is the biggest third-party expansion for @shawntomkin.bsky.social's #Starforged with great system-agnostic compatibility.

• DriveThruRPG: bit.ly/dtrpgaw
• Itch: bit.ly/itchaw