Old Oak Games | Emmet (he/him)
@oldoakgames.bsky.social
Irish-owned tabletop roleplaying game studio founded by award winning writer and designer Emmet Byrne (Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound, Broken Weave, lots more)
Ár Domhan, Do Scéal. Our Worlds, Your Stories.
Ár Domhan, Do Scéal. Our Worlds, Your Stories.
Marvach artwork by the amazing Siman Vlaisavljević
October 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Marvach artwork by the amazing Siman Vlaisavljević
Marvach is derived from "marbh ach", meaning "dead, but", and these creatures are inspired by the legend of the Hungry Man that arose in Ireland during the Great Hunger (what's known as the Potato Famine)
October 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Marvach is derived from "marbh ach", meaning "dead, but", and these creatures are inspired by the legend of the Hungry Man that arose in Ireland during the Great Hunger (what's known as the Potato Famine)
I'm late to the party, but hello! We launched Beyond the Woods on Kickstarter last March and the playtest PDF has just gone to backers. More info here, but drop me a DM!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
Beyond the Woods: Open World Exploration and Survival for 5e
A new dark fantasy setting for 5e inspired by Irish mythology, with rules for survival, hexcrawl exploration, new classes, and more!
www.kickstarter.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I'm late to the party, but hello! We launched Beyond the Woods on Kickstarter last March and the playtest PDF has just gone to backers. More info here, but drop me a DM!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/old...
Thank you!
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Thank you!
Oh hey that's me!
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Oh hey that's me!
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And there are loads of options out there, for all budgets. Public domain art and photography, commercial art packs on Itch, low cost Patreons.
July 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
And there are loads of options out there, for all budgets. Public domain art and photography, commercial art packs on Itch, low cost Patreons.
I was paid when I worked for them. Apology, I won't hold my breath 😂
June 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I was paid when I worked for them. Apology, I won't hold my breath 😂
Cheers Rich. All good. Thought I was past all of it, but it stung more than expected.
June 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Cheers Rich. All good. Thought I was past all of it, but it stung more than expected.
Thanks Sarah, appreciate it.
June 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Thanks Sarah, appreciate it.
An update on those for those finding it later, I have since been added to the Writing and Design credits. Which is something at least
June 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
An update on those for those finding it later, I have since been added to the Writing and Design credits. Which is something at least
I have since been added to the Writing and Design credits thanks to the persistence of a former colleague
June 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I have since been added to the Writing and Design credits thanks to the persistence of a former colleague
I have since been added to "Writing and Design" in the credits.
June 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I have since been added to "Writing and Design" in the credits.
No-one is a nobody, don't be daft! And it means a lot, I'm very proud of the system
June 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
No-one is a nobody, don't be daft! And it means a lot, I'm very proud of the system
I mean, I was still with the company at the time and was excited to see my system used in a new way. And by all accounts, the Laundry looks fun. It just would have been nice to be credited
June 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I mean, I was still with the company at the time and was excited to see my system used in a new way. And by all accounts, the Laundry looks fun. It just would have been nice to be credited
Nor I really, but it still stings
June 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Nor I really, but it still stings
Pettiness.
June 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Pettiness.