Tomorrow! The print edition of Tangled Blessings: Echoes of Lost Electives releases on my store and elsewhere! Those on my mailing list will get early access as well as a discount code or two! Not on my email list? See next post!

Hi there, tabletop RPG designers! I'm opening up the first Bannerless Games Tabletop RPG Grant. I'm looking to award up to 5 designers $250 to help create their games and/or set up their businesses. Applications open today and run through the end of the month. Enter here! bannerless.games/grant

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I'm not a therapist, but I get asked frequently about where to find resources, so... I made a list of materials from others who have the training! Find it here, I hope it helps, and happy gaming! www.ttrpgkids.com/2024/09/02/i...

I've spent a lot of time thinking about tariffs lately & know I'm not alone in the TTRPG realm, given the catastrophic impact the new tariffs will have on U.S. businesses. What maybe is unusual is that once upon a time I was a customs attorney who got paid to think about tariffs for a living. 🧵

Happy #Pocketopia day over on @backerkit.com! We are launching in just a few short hours, and streaming alongside, and we would love your support! Here is the link to the Backerkit page: tinyurl.com/ycx9tkdz

Well, I know this photo doesn't *look* like much, but trust me when I say the *smell* of this photo is jaw dropping in the best possible way. It's 18 different test blends (poured into wax melts) for a new scent I'm SUPER stoked to be developing for a collaborative TTRPG project!

Small dragons currently searching for homes!

Happy International Women's Day. Rather than talking about our stuff, I'm going to share some awesome women in the TTRPG scene that I think you should know about and support. Not an exhaustive list by any means, these are just a few friends and people whose work I admire.

"Solo journaling games" are something you do alone, right? WRONG! Yesterday we learned that journaling games are a great entrée for gamers and non-gamers alike to collaborative storytelling. AND: so many participants raved about how they met new people in an authentic, fully-present way. 1/▶️

My first game is out! 1. PREPARE YOUR MIND 2. ALLOW YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS TO FILL BLANKS 3. USE WORDS TO FILL DREAMS 4. READ YOUR DREAMS ALOUD 5. LISTEN, AND PONDER Dream Investigator is a reflective, Lynchian journaling game where you trust your own intuition and find your own meaning. Link below ☕

OUT NOW! We are joined by the excellent-at-all-things-TTRPG @aghostofeli.bsky.social of @maydayroleplay.bsky.social ! Eli talks about being a production professional, safe collaboration, building a process that actually works for you, community, and having the courage to DO. Go listen!

Anyone have recommendations for 2-player TTRPGs that are designed for campaign play? Preferably not 1 GM & 1 player, but open to those as well. Self-promo is welcome!

📌 Hello Bluesky! I'm Kaiya, a Chinese-diaspora TTRPG designer, roleplay theorist, and occasional AP performer. Current project: The Worldbuilder's Almanac (still accepting late pledges!) I also post daily peeks into my indie RPG downloads folder. Full portfolio and mailing list at mirror-lock.com!

My last story for @polygon.com I'm so grateful to @charliehall.bsky.social for giving me the space to write about indie TTRPGs, about things that matter, about tariffs and censorship and platform migration. And with my final act, I used that platform to do some good.

for years i avoided transitioning bc i told myself i'd rather be a good man than a bad woman. it turns out i was an anxious, repressed, dissociated, miserable man, and sublingual estrogen almost-singlehandedly resolved many of my deepest-set anxieties

We have always believed in inclusivity, love, & compassion. They're present in all of our games and will continue to be. We think Pandion should be a place to find respite and escape from the world. If you're looking for an escape, our games for free for the next 36 hours: itch.io/s/146579/esc...

TTRPG Crowdfunder Tracker! Some of you will know, I love admin. So I've made a simple little spreadsheet of upcoming TTRPG crowdfunders, which I'll keep adding to! Tracks who, type, platform and links! Want added? Let me know, strictly no GEN-AI. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

if you’ve ever played and enjoyed any of my games or SRDs, would you make a post about it today? word of mouth is powerful for a solo dev like me. or leave a review/comment/etc! #indiettrpg #indiegames

Works of Whimsy make beautiful (& functional!) tabletop gaming accessories and you should absolutely check out their shop for gifts for that special gamer in your life (which includes yourself, obviously! 😃). I have one of their miniature display bookcase inserts that I adore 😍

My favorite Con moments are when someone comes to the booth with a very specific vibe they want to create for a specific game they're running & then one of our candles is exactly what they're looking for! It's magical and so gratifying. 🕯️🙏🏽🪄

Spending the weekend talking games & slinging adventure scents at one of our hometown cons, Dice & Diversions in NW Atlanta! Genuinely love the friendly & positive vibes of this newcomer to the tabletop gaming convention scene, and I'm excited to see it keep growing!

Stopped into @tychesgames.bsky.social in Athens (GA) this afternoon and y'all. Never in my life have I seen a more impressive collection of TTRPGs. I'm still stunned by the variety & volume. Truly an indie RPG lover's paradise, with the NICEST staff. Pulled out a few personal faves for a pic!

Carved by the Garden is a structured journaling game that sees you exploring the woods and your (un)natural connection to what dwells within. What calls you to the shadows beneath the trees? #ttrpg

So proud of all that we've already achieved with Argo-0! If Greek myths, 80s cartoons, and sci-fi are your jam then look no further for your potential next TTRPG 🚀🌖 The game uses the Paragon SRD (@johnharper.bsky.social & @seannittner.bsky.social) used in Agon and Deathmatch Island!

It's my birthday! To celebrate, Street Wolves, the radical and exciting Savage Worlds setting, is on 50% off on @drivethrurpg.com today only. Go get it! Or tell a friend! Or buy a copy for a friend! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

"River Ruins" brings forgotten #TTRPG realms to life. Earthy scents for your next expedition. Coolest discovery while burning this? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

What scent immediately transports you into your favorite fantasy world?

You're crafting a perfume for your character. What's the main note and why?

Explore ancient sites with "River Ruins"! Oakmoss, vetiver & fern evoke overgrown #DnD wonders. What secrets has it helped uncover? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

"Long Rest" - because even #DnD heroes need a break. Soothing scents for character moments. Any memorable scenes? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

Your character's hometown has a signature scent. What is it and why?

Recharge with "Long Rest"! Jasmine tea, lavender, chamomile & musk for those peaceful #TTRPG moments. How's it enhanced your downtime? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

A mysterious potion appears before you. What does it smell like and what does it do?

Your party has set up camp for the night. What scents surround you?

"The Grand Archives" - where #TTRPG knowledge meets mystery. Paper, leather & sandalwood scents. What lore has your party discovered? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

I'm so glad I managed to catch & back this campaign before its over! There's still time for anyone out there who loves SciFi & Fantasy & Magic & Tarot & Androids & Humans & Stories & TTRPGs to do the same! Creators J and B are consummate game designers & storytellers. I know this will be special!

Uncover secrets with "The Grand Archives"! Aged paper, leather & sandalwood for your scholarly #Pathfinder pursuits. Any eureka moments? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

You've discovered an ancient tome. Besides old paper, what does it smell like?

Dive into "Briny Deep" - your ticket to high seas #TTRPG adventure. Salt, breeze & ozone in every whiff. Favorite nautical tale? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

Your wizard is creating a new spell. What unexpected aroma does it produce?

Set sail with "Briny Deep"! Sea salt, ocean breeze & ozone await. What #DnD maritime adventures has this scent inspired? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

Describe your ideal tavern atmosphere in three scents. What are they?

"First Watch" brings wilderness nights home. Pine, smoke & wood notes for those crucial #DnD camp scenes. Best midnight moment? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

What's the first smell your character notices when entering a new town?

If your last game session was a scent, how would you describe it?

Stay alert with "First Watch"! Pine, smoke & burning wood capture that nighttime #TTRPG camp feel. Any tense encounters with this scent? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

What's the most surprising way your party has resolved a conflict without combat?

"Night at the Tavern" - because every #DnD adventure needs a starting point. Whiskey, tobacco & cedar set the mood. Your best tavern moment? Get yours today at delvecandles.com

Cozy up with "Night at the Tavern"! Whiskey, tobacco & cedar bring your favorite #TTRPG inn to life. What tales has this scent inspired? Get yours today at delvecandles.com