Our new book "Get It At Sutlers" proves that everything is fun as long as an ambiguous threat of violence hangs over absolutely everything. #rpgtheory
July 15, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Our new book "Get It At Sutlers" proves that everything is fun as long as an ambiguous threat of violence hangs over absolutely everything. #rpgtheory
I made feeds for #RPGDesign and for #TTRPG tag days like #TTRPGRising.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 24, 2024 at 2:31 PM
I made feeds for #RPGDesign and for #TTRPG tag days like #TTRPGRising.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
#rpgtheory
It might be tempting for us as game designers to think that games' rules "constrain" gameplay, or that gameplay "enacts" the game's rules, but I really think it's the opposite.
A game's rules wait inert for you to reach out, in the moment of gameplay, and choose to bring them to bear.
It might be tempting for us as game designers to think that games' rules "constrain" gameplay, or that gameplay "enacts" the game's rules, but I really think it's the opposite.
A game's rules wait inert for you to reach out, in the moment of gameplay, and choose to bring them to bear.
May 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#rpgtheory
It might be tempting for us as game designers to think that games' rules "constrain" gameplay, or that gameplay "enacts" the game's rules, but I really think it's the opposite.
A game's rules wait inert for you to reach out, in the moment of gameplay, and choose to bring them to bear.
It might be tempting for us as game designers to think that games' rules "constrain" gameplay, or that gameplay "enacts" the game's rules, but I really think it's the opposite.
A game's rules wait inert for you to reach out, in the moment of gameplay, and choose to bring them to bear.
GMing & #RPGDesign acid test: A week from now, players will be haunted by ONE thing from your game.
Not the lore, not a stat. A single feeling. A single action. A single, indelible image.
That's the ghost you leave them with. Everything else is smoke. What's yours?
#RPGTheory #IndieGameDev #TTRPG
Not the lore, not a stat. A single feeling. A single action. A single, indelible image.
That's the ghost you leave them with. Everything else is smoke. What's yours?
#RPGTheory #IndieGameDev #TTRPG
October 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
GMing & #RPGDesign acid test: A week from now, players will be haunted by ONE thing from your game.
Not the lore, not a stat. A single feeling. A single action. A single, indelible image.
That's the ghost you leave them with. Everything else is smoke. What's yours?
#RPGTheory #IndieGameDev #TTRPG
Not the lore, not a stat. A single feeling. A single action. A single, indelible image.
That's the ghost you leave them with. Everything else is smoke. What's yours?
#RPGTheory #IndieGameDev #TTRPG
What role the rules play (counter-intuitive to a lot of #RPGTheory & #GameDesign thought) comes last in that 3. Bc that's how humans work under the hood even if it "doesn't make sense" from a "rational" design POV. What's important & how it's framed defines what the role means.
December 20, 2023 at 1:48 PM
What role the rules play (counter-intuitive to a lot of #RPGTheory & #GameDesign thought) comes last in that 3. Bc that's how humans work under the hood even if it "doesn't make sense" from a "rational" design POV. What's important & how it's framed defines what the role means.
#RPGTheory Hit points (or whatever your game calls their equivalent) are for pacing, but they are not stakes in themselves. Either side running out just helps decide which way The Things That Really Matter go.
May 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
#RPGTheory Hit points (or whatever your game calls their equivalent) are for pacing, but they are not stakes in themselves. Either side running out just helps decide which way The Things That Really Matter go.
I made feeds for #TTRPG tag days like #FollowFriday and #RPGDesign.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 18, 2024 at 6:22 PM
I made feeds for #TTRPG tag days like #FollowFriday and #RPGDesign.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Here's a hashtag list for the #TTRPG Game Design feed. If you want to be sure to include your post in it, slap a tag on it! Let's talk some shop.
#TTRPGDesign #RPGIdeas #TRPGThoughts
#TTRPGDesign #RPGIdeas #TRPGThoughts
October 29, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Here's a hashtag list for the #TTRPG Game Design feed. If you want to be sure to include your post in it, slap a tag on it! Let's talk some shop.
#TTRPGDesign #RPGIdeas #TRPGThoughts
#TTRPGDesign #RPGIdeas #TRPGThoughts
I see you in #RPGSky asking about tabletop design + homebrewing discussions.
In luck! There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from. Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
In luck! There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from. Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
February 29, 2024 at 3:07 PM
I see you in #RPGSky asking about tabletop design + homebrewing discussions.
In luck! There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from. Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
In luck! There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from. Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
I went to sleep and woke up to several people joining the RPG Design Quest! ♥ It's a small #TTRPG design community site based around groups with forums and even live chat. Plus it's #IndieWeb & #Mastodon connected! Come join and talk games with us!
rpgdesign.quest
#TTRPGThroughts #RPGTheory
rpgdesign.quest
#TTRPGThroughts #RPGTheory
Front Lobby
Welcome to the RPG Design Quest!
This is a small, relaxed community created by Rev Casey of Thought Punks to talk about TTRPG game design and roleplaying games in general. No grand purpose. Just a lov...
rpgdesign.quest
April 7, 2024 at 2:35 PM
I went to sleep and woke up to several people joining the RPG Design Quest! ♥ It's a small #TTRPG design community site based around groups with forums and even live chat. Plus it's #IndieWeb & #Mastodon connected! Come join and talk games with us!
rpgdesign.quest
#TTRPGThroughts #RPGTheory
rpgdesign.quest
#TTRPGThroughts #RPGTheory
What happens when you stop fearing powerful PCs—and start designing for them?
Let your players break the game. It’s about OSR/NSR sandbox play, emergent world-shaping, and why letting players get rich, or wield wild magic is fun, not broken. Blog post link below.
#TTRPGDesign #OSR #NSR #RPGTheory
Let your players break the game. It’s about OSR/NSR sandbox play, emergent world-shaping, and why letting players get rich, or wield wild magic is fun, not broken. Blog post link below.
#TTRPGDesign #OSR #NSR #RPGTheory
April 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
What happens when you stop fearing powerful PCs—and start designing for them?
Let your players break the game. It’s about OSR/NSR sandbox play, emergent world-shaping, and why letting players get rich, or wield wild magic is fun, not broken. Blog post link below.
#TTRPGDesign #OSR #NSR #RPGTheory
Let your players break the game. It’s about OSR/NSR sandbox play, emergent world-shaping, and why letting players get rich, or wield wild magic is fun, not broken. Blog post link below.
#TTRPGDesign #OSR #NSR #RPGTheory
Tuesday, so it's time for a #TTRPGThoughts chat!
What tabletop ideas have been rattling in your head? What #RPGTheory tangents are occupying your mind? What #TTRPG concepts are you toying with?
What tabletop ideas have been rattling in your head? What #RPGTheory tangents are occupying your mind? What #TTRPG concepts are you toying with?
Made feeds for #TTRPG tag days + #RPGDesign! Refining the queries incrementally. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Let's see those #TTRPGRising & #ThrowbackThursday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Let's see those #TTRPGRising & #ThrowbackThursday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 21, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Tuesday, so it's time for a #TTRPGThoughts chat!
What tabletop ideas have been rattling in your head? What #RPGTheory tangents are occupying your mind? What #TTRPG concepts are you toying with?
What tabletop ideas have been rattling in your head? What #RPGTheory tangents are occupying your mind? What #TTRPG concepts are you toying with?
Made feeds for #TTRPG tag days + #RPGDesign! Refining the queries incrementally. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Let's see those #TTRPGRising & #ThrowbackThursday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Let's see those #TTRPGRising & #ThrowbackThursday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 16, 2023 at 10:48 AM
Made feeds for #TTRPG tag days + #RPGDesign! Refining the queries incrementally. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Let's see those #TTRPGRising & #ThrowbackThursday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Let's see those #TTRPGRising & #ThrowbackThursday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I made feeds for #RPGDesign and for #TTRPG tag days like #TTRPGRising.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 30, 2024 at 2:56 PM
I made feeds for #RPGDesign and for #TTRPG tag days like #TTRPGRising.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
What parts of #TTRPG design deserve more attention? What subsystems or approaches need more love? What should devs experiment with more? What do you want see?
#TTRPGThoughts #RPGTheory #IndieGameDev
#TTRPGThoughts #RPGTheory #IndieGameDev
January 23, 2024 at 9:59 PM
What parts of #TTRPG design deserve more attention? What subsystems or approaches need more love? What should devs experiment with more? What do you want see?
#TTRPGThoughts #RPGTheory #IndieGameDev
#TTRPGThoughts #RPGTheory #IndieGameDev
Made feeds for #TTRPG tag days + #RPGDesign! Refining the queries incrementally. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile. Let's see those #MondayFunday + #MutualAidMonday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 27, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Made feeds for #TTRPG tag days + #RPGDesign! Refining the queries incrementally. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile. Let's see those #MondayFunday + #MutualAidMonday posts today!
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
For real getting into feed creation. Working on a few others too. For now:
TTRPG Game Design - tags like: RPGTheory, TTRPGDesign
bit.ly/RPGDesignFeed
TTRPG Tag Days - tl: MondayFunday, TTRPGRising, FollowFriday
bit.ly/RPGTagDays
Global TTRPGs - tl: JDR, PnPDE, RPGLatam, RPGrog
bit.ly/GlobalTTRPG
TTRPG Game Design - tags like: RPGTheory, TTRPGDesign
bit.ly/RPGDesignFeed
TTRPG Tag Days - tl: MondayFunday, TTRPGRising, FollowFriday
bit.ly/RPGTagDays
Global TTRPGs - tl: JDR, PnPDE, RPGLatam, RPGrog
bit.ly/GlobalTTRPG
Bluesky is newer. What we put in, we get out. We can ALL make it more lively. Want things to pick up? Join in! Follow the feed, respond to posts, make a couple tag day posts every week.
We must rebuild our space. Small account? Good chance to grow! Bigger account? Take the lead!
#TTRPG #Tabletop
We must rebuild our space. Small account? Good chance to grow! Bigger account? Take the lead!
#TTRPG #Tabletop
Lots of #Tabletop & #TTRPG and adjacent folks in the Bluesky said they miss theme days and tags to post on & follow.
Solution!
1) Follow & pin the feed for tag days. bsky.app/profile/did:...
2) Make a few posts a week using the tags. Social media is what we do.
3) Repost & reply to tag day posts!
Solution!
1) Follow & pin the feed for tag days. bsky.app/profile/did:...
2) Make a few posts a week using the tags. Social media is what we do.
3) Repost & reply to tag day posts!
January 18, 2024 at 7:35 PM
For real getting into feed creation. Working on a few others too. For now:
TTRPG Game Design - tags like: RPGTheory, TTRPGDesign
bit.ly/RPGDesignFeed
TTRPG Tag Days - tl: MondayFunday, TTRPGRising, FollowFriday
bit.ly/RPGTagDays
Global TTRPGs - tl: JDR, PnPDE, RPGLatam, RPGrog
bit.ly/GlobalTTRPG
TTRPG Game Design - tags like: RPGTheory, TTRPGDesign
bit.ly/RPGDesignFeed
TTRPG Tag Days - tl: MondayFunday, TTRPGRising, FollowFriday
bit.ly/RPGTagDays
Global TTRPGs - tl: JDR, PnPDE, RPGLatam, RPGrog
bit.ly/GlobalTTRPG
July 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Many around #TTRPGSky asking about tabletop design + homebrewing discussions.
There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from.
Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from.
Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
February 7, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Many around #TTRPGSky asking about tabletop design + homebrewing discussions.
There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from.
Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
There's a #TTRPG Game Design feed!
Variety of tags to choose from.
Tag in your idea & design posts, follow the feed, & build up the design space!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#TabletopDesign #RPGTheory #TTRPGRising
I made feeds for #TTRPG tag days and #RPGDesign. Refining the queries incrementally to increase inclusion and reduce false positives. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 5, 2023 at 3:33 PM
I made feeds for #TTRPG tag days and #RPGDesign. Refining the queries incrementally to increase inclusion and reduce false positives. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I made feeds for #TTRPG tag days and #RPGDesign.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 17, 2024 at 3:14 AM
I made feeds for #TTRPG tag days and #RPGDesign.
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
I know there's a lot of #Twitter newcomers. Feeds are big thing here. If you don't have this post & need a link, they're in my profile.
Tag Day Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
TTRPG Game Design Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Hey all my #RPGDesign and #RPGTheory #IndieDev & #TTRPG friends!
I know some of y'all are REALLY into card mechanics. Give a look at what Rine is crunching over.
I know some of y'all are REALLY into card mechanics. Give a look at what Rine is crunching over.
So uhm....anyone who follows me, or knows #TTRPG or #CCG know if there is someone who has crammed both together, or am I flying solo here? Cuz the only card mechanics I know of for that would be like, Deadland's poker system.
Otherwise I'm totally combining Lancer levels and Sentinels gameplay
Otherwise I'm totally combining Lancer levels and Sentinels gameplay
*slamming deck building as part of the level up mechanics for a TTRPG like the mad scientist in devil summoner slamming demons together*
March 20, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Hey all my #RPGDesign and #RPGTheory #IndieDev & #TTRPG friends!
I know some of y'all are REALLY into card mechanics. Give a look at what Rine is crunching over.
I know some of y'all are REALLY into card mechanics. Give a look at what Rine is crunching over.
Reminder there's a TTRPG game design feed now!
Follow along to find interesting discussions.
Use the tags to make sure your posts get included.
Let's all talk about our #TRPGIdeas, share thoughts on #RPGTheory, and get deep into #TTRPGDesign!
Follow along to find interesting discussions.
Use the tags to make sure your posts get included.
Let's all talk about our #TRPGIdeas, share thoughts on #RPGTheory, and get deep into #TTRPGDesign!
November 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM
Reminder there's a TTRPG game design feed now!
Follow along to find interesting discussions.
Use the tags to make sure your posts get included.
Let's all talk about our #TRPGIdeas, share thoughts on #RPGTheory, and get deep into #TTRPGDesign!
Follow along to find interesting discussions.
Use the tags to make sure your posts get included.
Let's all talk about our #TRPGIdeas, share thoughts on #RPGTheory, and get deep into #TTRPGDesign!
What kind of #TTRPGThoughts have been rolling around in your head lately? Is there anything you're working on? Any #RPGTheory idea you've been pondering? Come across an insight that made a lot of sense to you? Tell us all about the #TTRPG / #Tabletop thoughts consuming you.
For my new #TTRPG, #Vamily, and #Queer friends coming in, you can still follow & do tag days like the old days!
1) Like and pin the tag days feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
2) Host or contribute a couple tag day threads every week. Get engaged & build our space up!
Let's see our community grow!
1) Like and pin the tag days feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
2) Host or contribute a couple tag day threads every week. Get engaged & build our space up!
Let's see our community grow!
March 5, 2024 at 3:43 PM
What kind of #TTRPGThoughts have been rolling around in your head lately? Is there anything you're working on? Any #RPGTheory idea you've been pondering? Come across an insight that made a lot of sense to you? Tell us all about the #TTRPG / #Tabletop thoughts consuming you.
What #TTRPGThoughts are on your mind tonight or this morning? Any #RPGTheory ideas consuming you? A fun #Tabletop memory running around in your head? Plans for a #TTRPG session brewing? What's on your mind?
March 14, 2024 at 6:21 AM
What #TTRPGThoughts are on your mind tonight or this morning? Any #RPGTheory ideas consuming you? A fun #Tabletop memory running around in your head? Plans for a #TTRPG session brewing? What's on your mind?