OK, It's that time. <slams hand on the desk> Tell me ( and others) about your dope TTRPG!!! Include links.

Another reason to focus on prevention than on solutions after the fact.

re last repost, would really appreciate any love for tending on rpg trader. I've not sold a single paid copy (of anything) there, though people have been picking up community copies – that's all good, it's what they're for. but one rec and 0 reviews feels less great. rpg-trader.com/products/200...

Public Domain Art is the lifeblood of small tabletop rpgs, but it can be a nightmare trying to find the right art and license. This week, I’ve re-uploaded my old list from 2020 (with updates) of public domain websites. That's 500,000+ public domain paintings, photos, maps, and film. Link below 🔗👇

Due to some time restrictions, my personal deadline for the Appendix N Jam 2026 was today. I managed it! Words on the Rime Wind is an OSR ice-crawl for low level adventurers. jimmyshelter.itch.io/words-on-the...

Cheers John - my latest (completely non human) space opera The Immeasurable Heaven was published last summer by Solaris & was nominated for this year’s Philip K Dick award

Amnesty International put out a major report documenting the influence of UK based anti trans gender critical organizations and their funding. Within hours, GC groups threatened defamation lawsuits and Amnesty was forced to pull it down. Proving the point they're anti rights. Anyways, here it is.

www.patreon.com/cw/stregaflora I have revitalized my Patreon! Just two tiers for now, one for supporting me and one for using any art posted on that page.

The Pine Shallows Pledge Manager is open.... also for Late Pledges! Get yourself a nice print copy of this great Kids - Monsters - Mysteries game! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mon...

Explorers Design has been nominated for Best Online Content in The Ennies 2026! Not sure who to vote for? Let me win you over. Today's post is a special edition of The Explorateur. It features my favorite nominees and a long list of non-rpg design links. 🍻🎉 www.explorersdesign.com/explorateur-...

Ennies: if your award has art categories, SHOW THE ART.

The Pine Shallows Pledge Manager is open.... also for Late Pledges! Get yourself a nice print copy of this great Kids - Monsters - Mysteries game! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mon...

Working on a bunch of soldier for the #paperminijam

I can really recommend working with Penflower Ink. They drew a bunch of great pieces for Pine Shallows, which really made the game shine.

I'm looking for some commission work! I'm mostly experienced in character and pet portraits, but have done some illustration work and logo/icon design. - Commission info and contact: penflower-ink.com/commissions/ - Gallery link in next post.

Ever feel like playing in a David the Gnome world? Or just like gnomes? Have a spot for indie games written, laid out, illustrated and produced by one small maker? $12 + shipping (limited intl included) perplexingruinsshop.bigcartel.com/product/gnome

Every game I put out gets "1" ratings on BGG before it is for sale. For funsies I'm gonna track the 1s on WS Pocket in real time. What are these people up to, who feel so strongly about a game they haven't even played? Game details were announced yesterday, and the first "1" is up. LET'S GO! 🧵

Preparing for a Land of Eem campaign. The Mucklands Sandbox campaign, now that's how you do a sandbox. Filled to the brim with fleshed out NPCs, gameable locations and quests, and all with great art.

TTRPG PEOPLE: Looking for your TTRPG recs for a family with two kids between 4-11. Kid friendly TTRPGs pls!

Did we talk shit about a classic Traveller adventure? Yes, and no. We did talk shit, and we decided it's not an adventure.

This week on Ansible Uplink, @jimmyshelter.bsky.social joins me for a TIME WARP episode to review Traveller Adventure 4: Leviathan. We also chat about his Jack Vance sci-fi inspired WIP, Look to Starward.

My weird science-fantasy RPG zines The Electrum Archive are now 40% off on itch! It has warlocks huffing magical ink to commune with the spirit realm, ancient crashed space ships, scheming merchant houses, and the apocalyptic threat of a fungal hivemind/plague. itch.io/s/189575/sum...

Still looking for #commissions to cover my rent! #mutualaid

🎉 We're closing in on 4,000 downloads for the Free RPG Day Bundle! If you haven't grabbed it yet, there's still time - but only 2 days left. Pick it up for FREE, or choose PWYW to support the incredible creators behind the bundle. Don't miss out! 🎲👇 rpg-trader.com/products/102...

Great show, if you ever get the chance to see them live, don’t hesitate

Looking forward to see @worldchamp.bsky.social play with La Dispute today on Jera on Air. 35 degrees celsius, but surviving… 😓

There's some last things to tweak and check, but pretty happy with the print proofs I ordered.

How could I do a flipthrough video without owning a tripod or tools like that?

There's some last things to tweak and check, but pretty happy with the print proofs I ordered.

One of the challenges as a parent is to try to have empathy for your kid if they hurt themselves, even if you warned them multiple times.

This is your regular reminder to tell TTRPG creators about how it goes when you run your stuff. Comments on Itch about my adventures make my day every single time.

THE WORKS OF VERMIN OUT NOW! "A brilliant, shapeshifting puzzle-box of a book" - Christopher Buehlman "A hallucinatory scorpion sting" - Elizabeth Bear "My dreams were plagued with anxiety and fear of toxins... Thanks for that." - My barber Get your copy from your local bookstore!

Just finished The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes. What a book. Giant bugs with reality altering toxins, (counter) revolutionary art movements, a city in a tree spanning a river and that doesn’t even scratch the service. A new favorite. For fans of The Etched City and A City of Saints and Madmen.

This seems like a nice direction for an act structure with some basic prompts.

A nice reflection on what it's like to release a new game by @pointandclickd.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKoM...

I'm looking for an artist who can really nail the 1990s collage zine feel, along the lines of Riot Grrrl. Any suggestions?

I have a couple more £10 commission slots available now, Please send me a message if you would like to have one, thank you!

Every successful RPG creator started with: "I wonder if anyone would actually want this..." and then hit publish anyway. 😂🎲

Help me playtest some early prompts from my next journaling game 'The Unease'. You found an artwork by a long forgotten artist. It might look or sound unassuming, but something in the work spoke to you. Your thoughts keep returning to it. What is about this art that doesn't let you go? roll 1d6...

Get yourself Rosewood Abbey and many more TTRPG for Free RPG Day. 😉

Too hot today. Good for desert music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Pi...

A Visit To San Sibilia is in this great upcoming bundle!

🚨 The numbers are in... 🎲 252 creators 📚 261 products 💰 $1,100+ USD in value Hundreds of creators have come together to share their work, support the community, and celebrate Free RPG Day in style. 🌟 Recommend and add to your wishlist. This is going to be epic. ❤️ rpg-trader.com/products/102...

I've spent the last two months putting together this exhaustive analysis of the New York Times coverage of trans people. It covers 3,242 articles over 12 years. In 2022, the NYT shifted towards a hostile stance towards trans people in their framing. www.thedissident.news/exclusive-ho...

And also the DriveThruRPG version has been updated with the newest version of Pine Shallows: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

And of course you can also buy & download the full new version Pine Shallows on RPG Trader: rpg-trader.com/products/134...

The complete new edition of Pine Shallows is also available on itch: jimmyshelter.itch.io/pine-shallows

Reading the epic space opera ‘the Immeasurable Heaven’ by Caspar Geon, a wild ride. Somehow I can see it turned into movie by the Jim Henson company, these aliens all feel like muppets (in a good way)

If you backed Pine Shallows, you should have an email with the digital download code: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mon...

This weekend's challenge: ☕ Make a tea or coffee 📚 Browse RPG Trader ❤️ Recommend a few games/resources you've enjoyed Every recommendation helps other players discover great content and helps creators get noticed. A thriving TTRPG community is built by creators & players supporting one another. 💛