Alexandre Kobayashi
@kobayashi-rpg.bsky.social
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RPG designer, which takes a lot more time than I thought. (Banner image by Mylydy)
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Want to follow my work and my musings on rpg design? Follow my newsletter:
kobayashiway.beehiiv.com
Want to buy my games? It's here
www.drivethrurpg.com/fr/publisher..
. Want to see my weird and/or experimental ttrpg stuff? Go to
alexandre-kobayashi.itch.io
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The Kobayashi Way
Projects, Thoughts, and Experiments in Tabletop RPG design
https://kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/
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And it's a go :)
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Should be good :)
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The Weekly Scroll
18 days ago
New episode! It's time for our annual YEAR END REVIEW! We talk about our highest scoring games of the year, pass out some superlatives, and give our personal TOP 5s. We also discuss the future of The Weekly Scroll and how it will be changing in 2026. Oh, it's also episode #300. Crazy, right?
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EP 300 | 2025 YEAR END REVIEW
YouTube video by The Weekly Scroll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSzCaKPb1Qg
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What do you listen to when writing a game named GUNS MAGES CORPSES? Zen Gangster Ballad of course!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltKp...
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Zen Gangster Ballad: A Decade of Lofi Hip Hop Before It Had a Name
YouTube video by tripmaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltKp2vmnT_A
18 days ago
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So cool to see a game inspired by the BSH!
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Nice way to start the year, thank you John Wick :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDB1...
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31 Day Challenge 2025: Black Sword Hack
YouTube video by The Real John Wick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDB1bslLmNQ
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New year, newsletter A DELIGHTFUL LIFE
kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/p/a-delightf...
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A DELIGHTFUL LIFE
Projects, thoughts, ramblings, whatever
https://kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/p/a-delightful-life
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Chaoclypse (Brandon Yu)
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Made a short video on my minimalist dungeon terrain setup!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qzm...
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My Minimalist Dungeon Terrain!
YouTube video by Chaoclypse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qzmvbFrbiw
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The latest Newsletter is up, learn more about GUNS MAGES CORPSES (Sword & Sorcery X Cyberpunk) and WALKING SHADOWS (Coqmix Horror Sci-fi). Don't forget to subscribe :)
kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/p/some-news-...
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Some news before the end...
...of the year
https://kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/p/some-news-before-the-end
about 2 months ago
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Dungeons & Possums
about 2 months ago
Hey
@bsky.app
@safety.bsky.app
@support.bsky.team
please unsuspend Goran immediately. Goran is a great person, a great artist, and the whole anti-Palestine thing youre on is one of those "Ford funding Hitler" disasters you remember being shocked and dismayed by when you learned of in middle school.
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The Weekly Scroll
2 months ago
Oh hey, Ryan is live with
@evilgoblin.wedding
to talk all sorts of stuff, including their newest release THE DOOR IN MUREX CANYON go here 👇
twitch.tv/weeklyscroll
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Twitch
Twitch is the world
https://twitch.tv/weeklyscroll
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A good day to pass these books around: War is a Lie / David Swanson The Greatest Evil is War / Chris Hedges War is a Racket / Smedley Butler “It is very queer that the unhappiness of the world is so often brought on by small men.” All Quiet On the Western Front / Erich Maria Remarque
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Dieku Games
2 months ago
Don't get caught by surprise! Just 3 Days Left to Back Bug Busters with FREE shipping! Save the planet one minute, and then hit the dive bar the next!
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The Weekly Scroll
3 months ago
New ep Ryan sits down with Clayton Notestine of
@explorersdesign.bsky.social
to follow up his recent article on How to Promote Your Work with our take on Self-Promotion, including the Do's and Don'ts of reaching out to bloggers and podcasters.
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EP 291 | We Talk SELF-PROMO with Clayton Notestine
YouTube video by The Weekly Scroll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBPq7CxJCRw
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It's always nice to see people that pay attention to your game's small (but important) details. Game Hype: Fallen Blades / Endless Stars
bankuei.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/g...
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Game Hype: Fallen Blades / Endless Stars
I picked up a copy of Fallen Blades / Endless Stars and only just got a chance to look at it today. While both Galactic & Going Rogue give you those great Star Wars heroic / tragic structures o…
https://bankuei.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/game-hype-fallen-blades-endless-stars/
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Our games about Space Knights and Space Archaelogists, FALLEN BLADES / ENDLESS STARS and STAR_RAIDERS / SPACE_ARKS are now available on DrivethruRPG :)
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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FALLEN BLADES / ENDLESS STARS - Livres de l'Ours | DriveThruRPG
Want to play as Space Knights fighting an evil empire with a straightforward and easy to learn (and teach!) set of rules? Look no further! In this 40 pages zine you will find: Rules based on Chris McD...
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/536873/fallen-blades-endless-stars
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Latest newsletter is here, don't forget to subscribe :) Unlikely Gentlemen and Crude Barbarians
kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/p/unlikely-g...
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Unlikely Gentlemen and Crude Barbarians
Too many projects, too little time
https://kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/p/unlikely-gentlemen-and-crude-barbarians
3 months ago
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Just put an oldie on itch (
alexandre-kobayashi.itch.io/dreadful-obs...
), Dreadful & Obscure, a game about Vampires and Golems trying to take over Bucarest. It's 14 pages, free/PWYW and pretty silly.
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Garry Snow is doing a lot to promote indie games and creators via his Youtube channel. Now is the time to support him as well (and the game looks rad)!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/die...
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Bug Busters TTRPG
Play scrappy working class exterminators protecting the planet from a secret alien invasion! Back it now!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diekugames/bug-busters?ref=android_thanks_share
3 months ago
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This looks pretty good (and I love Daniel's style, reminds me of the great Franquin for some reason)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dan...
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Duginthroat Divided
Weird fiction meets fairytale whimsy in this dungeon on your doorstep! For Old School Essentials and other roleplaying games.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danielharilacarlsen/duginthroat-divided
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Evlyn Moreau
4 months ago
Here is my cursed ogre zine: Gormand's Larder Grab the digital copy here:
evlyn.itch.io/gormand-larder
#TTRPG
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Gormand's Larder by Evlyn
System agnostic illustrations only adventure
https://evlyn.itch.io/gormand-larder
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Oooh nice, a review of Assassins, Demons & Dying Gods (with no spoilers!)
www.nodiceunrolled.com/assassins-de...
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Assassins, Demons and Dying Gods | Review - No Dice Unrolled
Here’s our review of Assassins, Demons and Dying Gods, a TTRPG of assassins, corrupt cults, and dying deities in a decaying world.
https://www.nodiceunrolled.com/assassins-demons-and-dying-gods-review/
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Want to follow my work and my musings on rpg design? Follow my newsletter:
kobayashiway.beehiiv.com
Want to buy my games? It's here
www.drivethrurpg.com/fr/publisher..
. Want to see my weird and/or experimental ttrpg stuff? Go to
alexandre-kobayashi.itch.io
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The Kobayashi Way
Projects, Thoughts, and Experiments in Tabletop RPG design
https://kobayashiway.beehiiv.com/
4 months ago
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Let's make this quick: final 24 hours, all stretch goals are unlocked, you'll get the game on Monday, it's 10 bucks.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
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FALLEN BLADES / ENDLESS STARS, a Space Opera rpg zine
A Space Opera rpg zine Marked by the Odd. Play as Space Knights fighting an Evil Empire with your wondrous Mazeblades!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexandrekobayashi/fallen-blades-endless-stars-a-space-opera-rpg-zine/comments?ref=ksr_email_creator_new_project_comment
4 months ago
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Barbarian? Sci-Fi? I'm in
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5 months ago
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This is so incredibly cool! I love the Hotline Vibes :)
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5 months ago
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Well, I have to check this out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjiT...
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Zephyr | An RPG Review
YouTube video by Cozy RPG Reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjiTlM_u0rQ&ab_channel=CozyRPGReviews
5 months ago
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This should be pretty good considering the author previous work.
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Adam STATION 🔜 PAGE
5 months ago
6 more misfits for sci-fi games. Bora, washed-up gambler. Deina, uncalibrated navigator. Tayo, heretical sommelier. Ren, clueless cult leader. Evola, repurposed DJ. Fingers, outcast taxidermist. Felix, reanimated mercenary. Get 'em :
bit.ly/make100stran...
Art by
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You kinda know you want them...
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5 months ago
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Looks pretty great!
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5 months ago
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Almost finished by Heroquest figures! Not the best paint job around but it's such a relaxing activity, I love it (then it's Star Saga and if I feel confident enough, it will be time to paint my Kill Team minis!)
5 months ago
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If you still haven't tired of my French accent, enjoy! Thanks again to Ryan & Hunter for inviting me :)
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Kickstarter United
5 months ago
It’s time for a fair contract. Our union is fighting to protect what makes
@kickstarter.com
special, and we need your support. Sign onto our petition to show your solidarity:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/ks...
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An Open Letter to Kickstarter Creators: Why We, Kickstarter United, Are Fighting for a Four-Day 32-Hour Workweek
Dear Kickstarter Creators & Allies, We’re writing to you as Kickstarter United—the union of designers, support specialists, product managers, engineers, and more who power this platform and are h...
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/ksru-solidarity-petition?source=direct_link&
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Reynaldo
5 months ago
It's my birthday! 🥳 So if you're feeling inclined, check out our game or share it with someone. We've got a free preview PDF even!
breakrpg.com/collections/...
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Products
Get the award winning fantasy TTRPG about teamwork & exploration
https://breakrpg.com/collections/all
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And as we've reached our goal of 200 followers, the Kickstarter is live :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
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FALLEN BLADES / ENDLESS STARS, a Space Opera rpg zine
A Space Opera rpg zine Marked by the Odd. Play as Space Knights fighting an Evil Empire with your wondrous Mazeblades!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexandrekobayashi/fallen-blades-endless-stars-a-space-opera-rpg-zine
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Bruno Prosaiko
6 months ago
New Origin for FLÉAUX! – one of my favorite
@kobayashi-rpg.bsky.social
games. My take on bringing Warhammer Fantasy's Skaven as a playable species. The name "Skard" comes from Álvaro Lopez's RPG Satanic Mars.
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Interested in Fallen Blades / Endless Stars, our Space Opera zine where you play Space Knights fighting an evil empire? Then follow our project on kickstarter! When we reach 200 followers, I'll push the red button :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ale...
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Coming soon: FALLEN BLADES / ENDLESS STARS, a Space Opera rpg zine
A Space Opera rpg zine Marked by the Odd. Play as Space Knights fighting an Evil Empire with your wondrous Mazeblades!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexandrekobayashi/fallen-blades-endless-stars-a-space-opera-rpg-zine
6 months ago
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FALLEN BLADES / ENDLESS STARS can be printed and stapled together easily. Now for the next step, itchfunding or kickstarter? Please, let me know (it will be a digital only/print at home book).
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Dieku Games
6 months ago
Never Hug a Bug They might look like they need help. Small, trembling, making that weird buzzing noise that kind of sounds like a whimper. If it’s twitching, it’s dangerous. If it’s not twitching, double-tap anyway. Never Hug a Bug isn’t just a slogan, it’s how you stay alive!
www.bugbusters.ltd
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And the writing on Fallen Blades / Endless Stars is done! A nice 40 pages zine packing a LOT of content :) It's what you get when you run too much Into the Odd and watch too much Star Wars media...
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Dieku Games
6 months ago
Hey, adventurers! If you find yourself wandering the bustling halls of Gen Con and have a burning desire to dive into the enchanting world of Fangelsehala, we’ve got the ultimate treasure waiting for you! Swing by the IGDN booth 132 to snag your very own physical copy!
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Post 1 of 2 I sometimes see people trying to write rpgs about war. I have a "history" with that subject so here are a few pointers: _read about the the most pervasive myths about war
worldbeyondwar.org/myths/
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Myths - World BEYOND War
War gains support and acceptance from widespread belief in false information, and the accumulation of false information into generally false concepts or myths about war. This is good news, because it ...
https://worldbeyondwar.org/myths/
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Plenty of relevant things to ttrpgs as well... Just try this one for size :) : "You don't need to write about [D&D] forever just because it continues to be commercially successful. Let games enter their Vegas residencies and let critics move on."
www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-p...
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The Sunday Papers
The Sunday Papers is our weekly roundup of great writing about (mostly) videogames from across the web.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-sunday-papers-769
6 months ago
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I share the sentiment, as it's not about which approach is better (which is pointless) but why you may prefer one to the other.
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6 months ago
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You know what? Golem Parade is now available to everyone, including YOU! Create your golem crew then go on expeditions for the Mage who created you. Ten successful expeditions and you'll earn your freedom. Unless you try to learn more about the Mages...
www.drivethrurpg.com/fr/product/5...
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GOLEM PARADE - Livres de l'Ours | DriveThruRPG
The Mages have taken over. They got rid of their former companions, there are no more adventurers, no one able or willing to resist them. Dwarves, elves and humans alike bow down to their new masters....
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/fr/product/522192/golem-parade
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Ian Johnson
7 months ago
Attention
#TTRPG
community: If you found an indie game or supplement you like, take a moment to tell the creator on social media. Unlike big companies, indie devs WILL notice and often greatly appreciate you taking the time to reach out. Sometimes it's the only way we know anyone likes our stuff!
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I'm a complete noob when it comes to miniature wargaming. This morning I finally grabbed a battlemat, a few old AT-43 figures and John Lambshead's One Hour Skirmish Wargame and had a ton of fun. This is really a lesson in game design. Highly recommended!
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