Oh hey if you’re wanting to check out D&D because of Stranger Things, welcome to the hobby! If you want to know where to get started, you can find the basic rules for free online, and the latest edition of the game has a pretty solid starter set. There’s also tons of other games and systems!

I've really been enjoying working on and writing my newsletter. That being said, I've got something special coming up for the Feb. 1 edition that's different from the norm...so you might want to stick around to check that out!

Kaos on Netflix because why the hell would we be allowed to have good things?

Okay, so a question for people working in the TTRPG sphere: How do you begin with collaborations and getting writing credits? I'm writing my own games, sure, but I'm wondering how to get a bit more involved.

As we head into the 2026 season. Here's your regular reminder that AI is garbage and has no place in the creative space.

I'm loving seeing everybody's goals for this year so far!

Look, I'm not going to go with a new year, new me goal. Instead I'm just going to continue growing on what I've learned over the past year and continue keeping my mind curious about what I can do next.

I want to challenge myself to play with or run tabletop games for new people in the coming year. For some reason it’s been a bit difficult this past year specifically, but I want that to change

Something I would genuinely love to be seen left behind in 2025 is pity marketing. Nothing turns me off of something faster than that honestly

If you got Monster Truckers on Drive Thru RPG (even if it was just fulfilled through the crowdfunder), please consider leaving a rating or review! I could use the help! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

I’m jealous of all of you multidisciplinary artists today, look at y’all and your wide ranging skills. Look at you achieving a lot through hard work and dedication. Being inspirations out there, I would NEVER. Be proud, I sure am.

I’ve discounted voidlight, my sci-fi horror RPG where your only safety is a beam of light that shrinks every 10 Minutes, by 50% for the next two days. Happy holidays ! farirpgs.itch.io/voidlight

Oh hey, just realized I'm approaching the first $100 I've made on a TTRPG! I'm up to just over $81 on IronFrame, which is the most I've made on any of my tabletop products that I've written to date

AI can’t give you new ideas because it is only has old ideas

A new year is nearly upon us, so why not branch out some of your reading material? I've got a newsletter I write with articles, reading recommendations, and freebies for TTRPGs such as NPCs, locations, and more! And even better, it's free! mailchi.mp/8ec5fa173ae3...

We are having a huge sale to help us cover for unforeseen expenses! You can pick up our games (digital and physical) for up to 65% off or 35$ for everything!

For new people here's some folks that have worked on Table Cat Games stuffs go.bsky.app/4hFQPvt

So there’s been quite a few of new folks following me over the past day or so…howdy! I’m Andrew, I use he/him pronouns and I’m a huge TTRPG and video game fan. Lately I’ve taken to writing my own games, particularly in the sci-fi sphere, and I love highlighting the cool games I read or run as a GM!

If you’re part of the latest Twitter exodus, welcome! If you’re trying to find some awesome TTRPG people, feel free to check out the starter pack I put together of people that inspire me! go.bsky.app/GrddHc3

I’m spending a little time thinking about goals for 2026. The first two are going to be publishing another, bigger game, along with growing the newsletter. Who knows, maybe I’ll try starting a show or something too

With the new year approaching, if you're looking to branch out and try out some new TTRPGs, consider checking out my Discord server! At the moment, we have a couple of campaigns going on and we have a looking for group channel with fairly regular pitches! discord.gg/jFpFYVaW

While this is a joke. This actually does bother me a lot, and I find a lot of APs that don't mention the game anywhere

Want some small freebies for your tabletop games? How about book and game recommendations or behind the scenes sneak peaks of the games I'm writing/designing? Then sign up for my monthly newsletter! You still have a few days before the new one comes out! mailchi.mp/8ec5fa173ae3...

You know, one of the things that I truly wish I had was a local game shop that actually had more TTRPG supplies. The closest one to me is 40-45 minutes away, and while it's not the worst, it's still inconvenient.

Don't let burnout take over your life. Seek out professional help if needed, and remember that it's okay to ask for support. #TTRPGMotivation

As a holiday gift from me to you, my fellow TTRPG folks: You get one free reroll on anything, players and GMs alike! Have fun and use it responsibly!

Merry Christmas if you celebrate!

Look, I’m not working on enough tabletop projects to have 10 games I want to work on in 2026, but I do have a sci-fantasy game I’ve been working on, I started jotting down ideas inspired by Expedition 33, and possibly an urban fantasy game using the Year Zero Engine

Your reminder to give the gift of five star ratings! Enjoyed a game by a small creator this year? Head to the itch page, rate them five stars, maybe drop a short review and you'll have made someone's day sparkle 💖✨

Just as a reminder: ⏳Trans people have always existed. 🎽Chest binders have existed for hundreds of years. The only reason we have accessible, puchasable binders today is because of trans resiliance and care so we do it safely. Fuck anyone who would take that from us.

Drop one piece of advice you have for somebody in the #TTRPG hobby. It can be from playing, running games, writing adventures, game design, etc. I want to see what wisdom y'all have!

Okay, got the initial draft of the next Ajax Archive newsletter put together. Now I've just gotta do some edits and refinements before it launches on Jan. 1 with a year in review and free mountain city. If you want to see the new edition, please feel free to sign up here: mailchi.mp/8ec5fa173ae3...

Gender-affirming care helps trans kids live happy, healthy lives. Health care decisions belong to families and our doctors, not politicians.

Because sometimes I have to promote my stuff: My latest mecha TTRPG IronFrame is available on both Itch and DriveThruRPG, so you can get it on your preferred platform! Play with tactical combat options while being fast and easy to get into, with one shots and short campaigns in mind! Links below 👇

Until Yule's end, you can get my collaborative fantasy world-building game, Tales by Tavern Light 25% OFF (applied at checkout)! Just click on this link and you could be building worlds with your friends and family after finishing your Yule feasts! klausvonh-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AUTO_9...

This dude is haunting Bsky after doing the follow/unfollow constantly thing on Twitter for ages. Lather, rinse repeat to inflate his following because people will auto follow back. Had to block him on the bird site for his BS. It's annoying and weird.

You know what, I'm incredibly proud of myself for publishing two games this year. Yes, they're both on the short end, but I still did it and I'm happy with how they both turned out!

I don't want gen AI in my browser I don't want gen AI in my pc I don't want gen AI in my art I don't want gen AI in my games I don't want gen AI in my music I don't want gen AI in my movies I don't want gen AI in my books I don't want gen AI in my cart I don't want gen AI in my life

TTRPGs I’d like to play or run in 2026… Achtung! Cthulhu Dreams and Machines Paragons Die Masks Warhammer Fantasy Outgunned …and of course the games I’m writing

The team behind Obojima not only don’t care about Ghibli outside of the aesthetic, they also fully do not understand it. They’re either complete buffoons or actively bad people and the truth likely lies in the middle. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrt9XWWk/

We just released a more affordable version of Arkelon Chronicles. You can even print it at home (or at least parts of it)! It's even a part of the ITCH winter sales, incredible!

Uh oh. There's that strong desire to throw together a sci-fi campaign yet again

Hey @backwardsttrpg.bsky.social, got a question for you: What's some advice you would give to folks wanting to write a solo TTRPG, especially now that you've done a couple?

Just a heads up, if you're wanting to check out my mecha game IronFrame but can't afford it, I've added 10 community copies. ajxman02.itch.io/ironframe

I'm at the "Fuck this, fuck you, I don't care what your bad excuse is." point with AI in the TTRPG space. If you use it, you are morally or creatively bankrupt, probably both. Pick up a pencil you lazy cunts. Try using Blender. Use MS paint for God's sake, just show that you have SOME passion.

Since we're in a bit of a slowdown time, I'm already starting to think about some of the tabletop games I'm wanting to run in the coming year. Some of the ones on the list: Fallout Dreams and Machines Vileborn Paragons Dragonbane Coriolis What's on your list? What should I look out for?

CW: Pet death Your dog died yesterday. Today, you need to say goodbye again. You are being happily haunted by the spirit of your beloved dog. Guide them to the hereafter by spending on last, perfect, normal day with them. Then, remember them forever. Out now. lurzblurbz.itch.io/your-dogs-sh...

It's been one of those days. So we'll just pretend this is an awe inspiring or incredibly witty take regarding TTRPGs, deal?

Dog grief journaling game Out tomorrow Follow my itch profile to know when it launches and you, too, can cry some tears lurzblurbz.itch.io