GM Tip: When a player surprises you with a clever idea, reward it. Even if it wasn’t planned, let creativity reshape the situation. #ttrpg #dnd #rpg #gaming

In celebration of Cyber Monday, my latest TTRPG, A Demon's Second Death, is available for free for a limited time. Get it now to enjoy the pick-up-and-play mechanics, designed for both one-shots and long-term play. Available here at: itch.io/s/171618/a-d...

i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao

A Demon's Second Death, a brand new TTRPG by myself, is out now here: squizzgames.itch.io/a-demons-sec... Designed for one shots and long term play & inspired by Demon Slayer and K-Pop Demon Hunters, players take on the role of Shinobi in historical Japan, hunting the demonic Onryo from the shadows.

Hello fellow nerds! I've got a hypothesis about the intersectionality of gamers and disabilities I'm trying to test. Even if you're not a gamer or disabled, please take 10 minutes and fill this out! Thanks so much, and feel free to ask me any questions. forms.gle/S7F7iSGMAMd7...

Ended up baking a cake today. A simple vanilla sponge, but with a delicious salted caramel icing. I've wanted to get back into baking for a while now, as I haven't really had the time for it until now. So glad it turned out so good.

🎃Happy Halloween🎃 If you're into TTRPGs and have an inkling for a halloween rpg to play, have a look at this selection of one-page RPGs, designed for easy to run one shots with a spooky vibe: squizzgames.itch.io/cartomancy-s... squizzgames.itch.io/metamorphosi... squizzgames.itch.io/the-devils-a...

Knowing my luck, I'm already late to this, but who cares? Here are 10 games to get to know me by:

I really want to get back into gamedev, but I already have so many other projects to get finished (like the three TTRPGs that I'm currently developing). I just wish there were more hours in the day to get everything I want done finished 😭😭😭

My second interview in the SPINE design series is about book design with @explorersdesign.bsky.social. He discusses how designs can ground play, how book formats engineer expectations and use, and how books emulate other genres and objects. We also open the floodgates on the book design for D&D 3E.

I've been watching the NieR: Automata anime again. I really hope that we get an adaptation of the original Replicant/Gestalt, just because of the sheer number of direct references to it that are in the show. I don't know how they'll handle the multiple endings, but I trust that they'll find some way

Finally managed to play my first game of Blood on the Clocktower! I managed to spread so much chaos and confusion amongst the entire group. Unfortunately, I was townsfolk. Very fun, I highly recommend if you enjoy social deception games, lying to your friends, or causing chaos.

The Wild Robot, Flow, and Kpop Demon Hunters absolutely show people are still extremely hungry for animated stories that are not franchises. It just needs to feel authentic which, shockingly, comes when you let someone tell the story as honestly as possible without filing the edges off.

This is the best advice for how to be better at ANYTHING in TTRPGs. Be a fan of the other people and their roles. Love the other PCs. Admire the DM and get excited for their work. Geek out over the stuff your friends at the table are doing and want them to be happy! Everything else will work out.

Finally got around to finishing Andor. Incredible show, and a breath of fresh air to the Star Wars franchise. I wouldn't want anything else that tries to be just like it; what makes it special is that it's the only thing like it (in Star Wars media, I know that there are a lot of shows just like it)

I started watching JoJo part 6 when Part 7 was announced. I heard it wasn't that great, with a lot of Stands being too silly, but I now finished it, and it is maybe one of my favourite parts of the series. Most of the cast were great, even the villain, and I loved the energy that it brought.

"But what if it's not original enough?" Everything builds on what came before. Your perspective, your voice, your take on familiar ideas -that- makes it yours. The TTRPG community thrives on iteration and fresh takes.

Hey TTRPG folks! I made a new article detailing how you can start making your own RPG stuff, be it dungeons, adventures, or complete settings! Let's make a plan together, and let's create some RPG stuff 😎 #TTRPGcommunity #OSR #NSR #dnd

It's all in the details... Be an infernal rules lawyer in "The Devil's Advocate", available now at: squizzgames.itch.io/the-devils-a..., an experimental TTRPG in which you sign a contract with The Devil, then debate with Him directly to fight for every inch of freedom you have within those rules.

🎲 What makes TTRPGs fun? From autonomy and mastery to social bonds and emotional immersion, our latest article dives deep into the psychology of play. Written with the insight of my amazing partner Yuno - this one’s for the curious minds! 🧠✨ #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #RPGPsychology #GameDesign

Cartomancy, a brand new TTRPG in the Single Page Ruleset series, is available now! Investigate the occult with this unique, card-based system, in which taking actions causes time to run out. Designed for quick-to-play one-shots. More information, and download, at squizzgames.itch.io/cartomancy-s...

Now that I'm finished with Uni, I have free time again. This means I can get back to doing things I like, such as working on my TTRPG projects, and making games again. But the first thing I ended up doing was a bit of baking, just because it was something I couldn't do while at student flats.

CORE-RUPTION IS AVAILABLE NOW! After months of development work, testing sessions and lots of helpful feedback, the game is out now on itch! Thank youto everyone who has aided us. Beautiful poster design by @ggsartstudio.bsky.social ❤️ Download the game here! women-in-stem.itch.io/core-ruption

#indiegame #gamedev #unity Take the role of a foolish adventurer, entering bridge shrouded in a nebulous fog, build a deck by finding equipment and fight in a turn based tactic card game! Check out the 🌌Nebula🌌 trailer and find it on our itch page! youtu.be/ZV2tEj3MXbQ zepht.itch.io/project-nebula

Planned action! Protest planned at parliament square on Saturday at 1pm to protest supreme court ruling.

Core-Ruption (2025) - Official Trailer OUT NOW . Watch here and on YouTube now !! . Super mega awesome trailer made by Sean Sweeney . Available now on YouTube!! youtu.be/ReKxIBuWkEI?...

#screenshotsaturday Core-Ruption isn't just a cool puzzle game, it's also a platformer inspired by classics in the genre like Super Mario Galaxy and Jak and Daxter. Here are just a handful of platforming sections across multiple levels, alongside the puzzles scattered across those same levels.

#screenshotSaturday Updated the UI to include an indicator to show how many of the main Collectable you need in Core-Ruption to unlock the new powers in each level. I probably would like to make it more animated, but it's a start. For more about the game, follow the @women-in-stem.bsky.social page 💜

Finally got around to finishing Arcane and thoroughly enjoyed it. No spoilers, but it was absolutely beautiful and well written, but needed more time to continue every character's individual storylines. I'm still not going to play League of Legends.

#screenshotsaturday Ruins of an ancient shrine under the waters of the second level, covered in a forgotten text that describes ancient history Inspiration is from the real world language of Ogham and we looked at Celtic mythology for the setting of Core-Ruption overall. @squizzsocial.bsky.social

Getting into a creative endeavor like art or writing or video production or programming or whatever is always going to be hard and time consuming, and you’re going to struggle and you won’t always be 100% satisfied with your work, but that’s the joy of it? The joy of the process, of becoming better

#screenshotsaturday been messing around with using Decals for lighting in Unity. I find it so much easier to use and control how everything looks. If you want to see the rest of the game and its development, follow the @women-in-stem.bsky.social page for more details.

Getting some last minute preparation before the open Playtest tomorrow. I always find put off doing things for Future Me, and I always regret it. Not enough to stop me from doing it, though.

Reminder post for the External Playtest tomorrow morning at the University of Salford MediaCityUK campus! Can't wait to see all of you tomorrow

every game designer should have to watch people play their game and struggle/fail/etc and be unable to interfere, not JUST to see what elements confuse people, but for the equally valuable experience of seeing the joy that can only exist when someone struggles and figures something out THEMSELVES

#screenshotsaturday Nuada is usually peaceful and beautiful, but has been destroyed by the earthquakes caused by the planet's gravity being corrupted. Navigate the wreckage and debris to reach the end and find out what caused the disaster. For more information, follow @women-in-stem.bsky.social

New DevLog post on our website about the Internal PlayTesting session within the University of Salford last week. Again, a huge thank you to everyone who played Core-Ruption and filled out our surveys. Read the post on our website here: w0m3n1nst3m25.wixsite.com/core-ruption...

Internal testing session today! We are all very excited to see this current build of Core-Ruption being played and for the feedback we are hoping to receive! photo of @sweenmachine.bsky.social Check out our website: w0m3n1nst3m25.wixsite.com/core-ruption

It's wild to me (🏳️‍⚧️) that the amount of creative work I can get done directly corresponds with the amount of Estrogen in my body. How is that fair?

New Devlog posts on our website! A basic roadmap post by @uttertosharts.bsky.social and a Narrrative Mythology Lore Development post from @bluenano13.bsky.social Want to read them in full and more? Check out our website: w0m3n1nst3m25.wixsite.com/core-ruption

New Character Key Art of our protagonist, Dr Aife Ophelia in both her in-game outfits by @uttertosharts.bsky.social View this artwork and more of Core-Ruption's development over on our website: w0m3n1nst3m25.wixsite.com/core-ruption

Managed to go to the lunar New year celebrations at Manchester this year! I unfortunately missed the parade, but everything about it was so fun and magical. I will go again next year, and this time hope to catch the dragon parade.

So happy to announce that I'm working on my first ever video game as Lead Programmer and Creative Director! Please check the team out and give it a follow if it sounds interesting!

Hollow Knight: Silksong lives. www.windowscentral.com/gaming/team-...

Bad games are the best games because they create game designers. If 5e were perfect, there would be only one game. Instead, 5e sucks so there are 10,000 tiny indie games that suck less and that’s beautiful

Signs you're burnt out from creating: 📛You avoid it 📛If it's not perfect, it's wasted time 📛Mostly doing it for pay, it isn't fun 3 Ways to heal burnout: 💜 Don't create for a while. 💜 Support others while you rest! Perfect chance to network!! 💜 Create what you want to. No paid work, just hobby!

You know the coolest thing about video games? It’s that they are literally the ultimate art form. Want an interactive way to showcase your drawings? How about interactive/dynamic music? What if you wanted to tell a story that only gets deeper the more you engage with it? Video games :)

I hope everyone has enjoyed the festive holidays. As we head into the new year, I want to share the latest project I released: Autumn Leaves (squizzgames.itch.io/autumn-leaves), a TTRPG about learning to let go of your regrets to look into the future. I hope that 2025 treats you better than 2024 did

Finally visited The Dice Box for the first time. Managed to book a table on Christmas Eve, and played a ton of fun games too. All around a great way to spend a Christmas.