Call it research, call it taking a break while print gets organized behind the scenes, I've been watching a lot of movies recently. Does anyone have any recommendations for noir or neo-noir films for me to watch?

DAWN's back in the top 40 most popular games on itch, and it's only a few spots off top 20 best seller! I didn't think the print would get me such a bump in digital sales too, but I appreciate it!

For any of you with an interest in DAWN since the print was announced, I had a wonderful interview with the Win With Dice podcast recently, go check them out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=etb_...

BOOK COVER ARTISTS QRP with your book covers I think I've gotten pretty good at this thing #BookCovers #HumanMade #NoAI

BOOK COVER ARTISTS QRP with your book covers I like draw #BookCovers #HumanMade #NoAI

taking a break from playing some Hollow Knight to doodle a very Hollow Knight themed spiky enemy splashy

I'm super excited to announce that DAWN is going to print, I'm working with LionWing Publishing to get the game released in early 2026, including a digital copy, an exclusive physical release, and a printed booklet of the first DAWN module! lionwingpublishing.com/products/lio...

this game is finally available! taliautsch.itch.io/gmmw

This game is a ton of fun so def check it out if your TTRPG group is looking to try something new. We ran a silly jojo-like stand game using it.

Dawn is very very good and Dawn + LionWing is a wild combo. If you like big box full featured games where you build an OC with lots of powers, this should be priority one on your radar!

I'm super excited to announce that DAWN is going to print, I'm working with LionWing Publishing to get the game released in early 2026, including a digital copy, an exclusive physical release, and a printed booklet of the first DAWN module! lionwingpublishing.com/products/lio...

so excited for this! DAWN is an amazing TTRPG, I had alot of fun throwing a giant lizard at people in playtest games 😂

Out of curiosity what are some of your favorite fantasy RPGs inspired by tropes from Anime and Manga? This is definitely an invitation for designers to plug their own work.

I've become addicted to jolly cooperation. I know I haven't posted much recently, but it wasn't all silksong, I'm working with 8 different people on6 different projects to feed the hunger.

I've reorganized my itch with the pre vs post affinity era.

I just finished my entry to the "under the soil" jam with some help from @ysybusybear.bsky.social! It's very much inspired by my love for silksong right now so go check it out! joel-happyhil.itch.io/vermin

Jarren's Fortress my original Shadowdark RPG adventure is out now! This volcanic 1st-Level heist can be ran as a one-shot or the start to a full campaign. Itch - megaflare0.itch.io/jarrens-fort... DrivethruRPG - www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... #shadowdark #osr #nsr #dnd

Fun fact for Canadian TTRPG creators: you don't need to pay $100 to get an ISBN like folks in the US. Library and Archives Canada allows you to get free ISBNs for your projects. Takes around 4-6 weeks for your account to be created but then you are good to go.

This is an amazing read for anyone who want to create games that mean things. Jay's work has always inspired me but until recently I haven't been able to understand why they felt so beyond what I could do in my own design, but this manifesto states it beautifully.

big fan of the idea of "systems in motion" this article lays out; it gives a useful way to say... - you and i are playing the same game - we are reading the same game-text - we end up with different systems in motion

I'm back from a week in Norway! :D Ready to read two TTRPG books about brawling 👊 SEP 9 - "DAWN: THE RPG" by @joelhappyhil.bsky.social SEP 16 - "New Year's Fray" by @ndpdesign.com Tune in to Youtube on Tuesdays, 830P EST for live read-throughs!

I've been spellbound by silksong, don't expect anything major soon.

I'm super exited to announce that DAWN has its first ever fan-made module! It's a Tier-1 Chapter by "Calder on the rocks" on the discord, you can check out the itch page and get a copy for yourself here: montijo.itch.io/dawnblueview

New tactical rpg prototype! Mise en Place is a not-monster-hunter that has players hunt plant-beast hybrids, then gather ingredients from hunts to create dishes for their local community! #ttrpg ysybusybear.itch.io/mise-en-place

New patron post for the supporters! www.patreon.com/posts/monthl...

Thanks so much to everyone who's helped so far, things are looking relatively good now, very much in part due to these donations. Have a wonderful day.

Dragon mecha and the money goes to me, the graphic designer? No way you should like spend a bunch of money here QUICK because it's about to end??

TRESPASSER RPG, a sequel built on our previously released Art/lore booklet is finally out! Check it out! planeta-polilla.itch.io/trespasser-rpg

Was hoping I was done with asking for money on the internet, but the family car just got stolen and my mom and I were both already on the edge of not being able to keep up with food and rent. If anyone some cash they can toss over to help me cover taxi fare to pick up food, I'd appreciate it.

This hit me somewhere deep in my soul. Playtesting a tactics game will make you realize this very quickly.

Can't afford a standing desk, peep the setup.

Join us in reading two awesome games on our upcoming TTRPG livestreams! :D AUG 26 - "Wildkin" by @deepdark.games SEP 9 - "DAWN: The RPG" by @joelhappyhil.bsky.social Streams are on Tuesdays, 830P EST!

new favorite tiktok

The DAWN quickstart is going into testing again with a new version! You can get access to it on my Patreon if you're a paid member or by going on my discord and running a test! www.patreon.com/posts/quick-...

Yo! I've got a new page for my work up on Facebook now, if you use that and want to stay updated be sure to give it a follow!

The "big news" for DAWN has been delayed somewhat, so expect that later, but the votes are in on what people want for the next monthly update. I'm working on some "Hybrid Techniques" for DAWN that'll let you combine the power of two normally non-synergistic powers.

"Attacking a Quiet Monk statue is a painful learning lesson, the issue is what it considers an attack is more dependant on mood." Art for the Ruin Runner Kickstarter version currently in development. #ttrpg #indiettrpg #art #game #monster #illustration

I'm spending so much money on books rn. It's a rice and lentils month for me.

I firmly believe that a conversation about the mistakes itch made in handling this whole situation can be productive if led by affected NSFW creators. rather than by people with a blog and the word 'journalist' in their bios and who have decided now is the time to farm clout from from hack pieces

more simple environments

as promised, Lexie & I have a free new game! This is OBSCURONAUTICA, a diceless dungeon crawler set in an alt-1700s on the verge of a magical industrial revolution, about resource management, experimentation, paranoia, and outside-the-box thinking docs.google.com/document/d/1...

This new book is making read a lot of ao3, to the point where some friends have asking me if something's wrong, like I just got out of a bad breakup.

Voting is up for my next pack of DAWN content! www.patreon.com/posts/monthl...

He dosen't know I wrote the book he's talking about...

rope burn slaughterhome short song snippet and video youtu.be/A4ZnJ5vS2y0

Reminder that i’m open for commissions since i’ve been working on it for a bit! do consider if you may

Commander opponents posing some very important questions.