For those of us who aren’t able to attend PAXu, let’s try & make a few new friends in the TTRPG space virtually!? Tell me about you & your work, then scroll down and boost and let’s share one another’s work. It’s not the same as sharing a drink at the Marriott, but let’s be friends anyway?

RPGs don't need to have set in stone stat blocks. It is important to be able to be able to build a creature on the fly. This is a hill I will gladly die on. #ttrpg #indiedev #tabletop #gamedesign

The end goal is to do game development as my primary job. To make this happen I need 2 massive evergreen hits. Unfortunately, 1 might just be a fluke. #indiedev #ttrpg #boardgames #tabletop

I have been running Linux full time for several years. It used to require tinkering, but now everything just works. No pop ups, no viruses, no bloat, just my system, my way. Valve has done an amazing job in making it more compatible with everything. #linux #valve #gaming #computers #tech

Being a developer is fun and fulfilling, but being a publisher is stressful and time consuming. I did this for ethical reasons and to maintain control over my work. Why did you choose your path into the games industry? #tabletop #indiedev #ttrpg #boardgames #developer #publishing #gaming

When writing, do a bit of editing on your own. If you do this enough you will start to see things and you will alter your writing style, so less editing will be needed next time. #ttrpg #indiedev #writing

The party sees a farm in the distance and a herd of cows near the barn starts slowly walking over investigate them. It's not until they get closer that they realize they now have to deal with a herd of zombie cows. Roll initiative! #ttrpg #fantasy #dnd #d&d #tabletop

It is amazing how many things can be improved by simply sticking some googly eyes on them.

One of the frustrating parts of being indie is when you realise that you can't wear all the hats, but you really need to wear all the hats. #indiedev #ttrpg #boardgames #tabletop

Hexes are better than squares and all my games make use of a hex system, either baked into the rules or just defaulting to it for maps. I am however working on a game that uses squares. Not because it works for the game, but because I am trying to convert D&D payers. #ttrpg #indiedev #d&d #dnd

If you’re looking for Canadian TTRPG creatives. This is a great place to start! If you are a Canadian TTRPG creative you should consider joining us in CCU!

Customer: I need an RPG that does this! Me: Have I got news for you! Quest Nexus does that! Customer: Cool!, where can I buy it? Me: ...you can't, it's not out yet ...sorry. The end is in sight, but I still need to build up the mailing list before crowdfunding. #indiedev #ttrpg #crowdfunding

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to support indie creators. Not just as a designer, but as a fan. Here’s why I think buying indie TTRPGs makes such a difference (and a special 10% thank-you for the upcoming Small Business Supporting Day!). bit.ly/IndieTTRPGSu...

Earth released the Winter update yesterday and I have opinions. Everything is too bright! To many white textures. The "Cold" global modifier is uncomfortable and the "Slippery" terrain modifier is making people drive like idiots. Overall, I rate it 2/10, just release the zombie DLC already #meme

Failure can be fun, or more accurately it can be funny, but if it happens too often it can be frustrating. Sometimes the dice jail needs to come out to play. #ttrpg #critfail #tabletop #d&d #dnd

I often wonder how many of the games I sell get played and how many just on a shelf as collector's items. #indiedev #ttrpg #boardgames #tabletop

I am trying to get miniatures into my LGS and there is a US company that makes the game I like. Recently I asked my LGS to ask their distro to reach out, and the response was disappointing. This company was not willing to work with Canadians unless they order far more than is reasonable.

Halloween should be a stat holiday. It is clearly the best holiday and letting people take the day off work means less traffic and safer streets for kids on the day when they are encouraged to dress up and act like kids.

I don't eat candy very much, but Halloween is still my favourite holiday. Try not to run over any kids.

It is a few days after ComicCon and I am still tired. Going straight back to work on Monday doesn't give time to recover and there is a ton of work to prepare for the next con. #comiccon #game-itoba #conventions #indiedev

My long promised video covering #ttrpg titles by our #British publishers is here! In it I touch on a few details of over 48 core books and more supplements. Get em through us either in either Print or PDF! youtu.be/qqEXshYCWYs?...

Finally home from ComicCon. It was a very productive weekend, but now I think I need some sleep.

Day 2 of ComicCon Winnipeg. Our GM panel had a nearly full room and we are doing the RPG publishing panel in the big room in a few hours.

New Member Showcase: This week, we celebrate the work of CCU Member Pascal Godbout ( @spotlessdice.bsky.social ), known for being a Con Gamemaster and for his Fate of Cthulhu Games. Check out this Member Showcase and learn more about his upcoming game: Remnants of Fate.

New #ttrpg review day! Some spooky zines for Halloween one-shots. Reanimated - A zombie survival game Slasher - Something is hunting you The Haunting of Cliff Cove - Basically Scooby Doo, the game Spectral Exterminators - As above, but for Ghostbusters Plus an announcement! youtu.be/4Otg5UEWkRs

And to properly tag the creators: Reanimated is by @trappedchest.bsky.social Slasher is by @samarmstronggames.bsky.social The Haunting of Cliff Cove is by @rrookstudio.bsky.social Spectral Exterminators is by @dankdungeons.bsky.social The last two were sent to me by @plusoneexp.bsky.social

Winnipeg ComicCon starts in a little over 3 hours. I am prepared and just counting down. If you are coming, be sure to visit the Manitoba Game Designers in the Game-itoba room. #comiccon #winnipeg #gameitoba

Over time I have slowly reduced my prep to almost nothing. Game nights are still a blast and convention one shots are far more manageable.

Prototype components showed up at the last minute. I'll be doing the first play tests this weekend at Winnipeg ComicCon. #boardgames #indiedev #japan #comiccon #prototype.

It's only Thursday, but it feels like Friday. Tonight I head into Winnipeg and tomorrow ComicCon kicks off. If you are there come check out Lytha's live D&D game at 7:30 Friday, and on Saturday the GM panel at 12:30 and RPG publishing panel at 6:30. #ttrpg #d&d #indiedev #comiccon

The point where suspension of disbelief fails for me is when someone tries to tell me that Fireball doesn't ignite things. It could have just been called "Explosion" and that would fix it for me. #ttrpg #fantasy #dnd #wtf

Be honest, when was the last time you actually encountered a dragon in a dungeon? #dnd #d&d #fantasy #tabletop #ttrpg

Winnipeg ComicCon is only 5 days out. On Saturday The Manitoba Game Designers will be hosting 2 panels. A GM panel at 12:45 and a RPG publishing panel at 6:30 Lytha the Bard will also be hosting a live D&D game on Friday at 7:30. #ttrpg #indiedev #d&d #comiccon #tabletop #winnipeg

I have always found the idea of no guns in fantasy weird. Guns are very old tech, so fantasy should be able to accommodate as least muzzle loaders. Imagine if we said no swords in sci-fi. A lot of people would get very angry. #ttrpg #fantasy #sci-fi #tabletop

That's me!

New Member Showcase: Susanah Grace came to Canada five years ago and has fully adopted her Canadian identity since. Hardcore Habs fan (hockey anybody?) Susanah wears many hats within the TTRPG Community.

Fellow CCU Member Austin Ramsay ( @austinramsaygames.bsky.social ) is coming up with a new game pretty soon!

Do you lean more RP or more tactical? #ttrpg #indiedev #tabletop

Winnipeg ComicCon is just a week away. I am looking forward to the chaos. #comiccon #indiedev #winnipeg #manitoba

I made a box for Soku Meshi today. I'm hoping my test components show up for Winnipeg ComicCon next weekend. If you are going to be there, head by the Game-itoba Tabletop Games Convention room and maybe you will get to play test it (if the pieces show up). #tabletop #boardgames #indiedev #japan

As a professional graphic designer I can offer some advice to game designers. The biggest thing that adds cost and time is customers that don't know what they want or fail to communicate. #tabletop #ttrpg #boardgames #indiedev

It is Thanksgiving here in Canada and I would offer some advice to my fellow creators. Take a break. Even if you can work 18 hours a day, don't. Working too much will hinder the creative process and lead to subpar products, because you are tired. #indiedev #tabletop #ttrpgs #boardgames #creator

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real thing and it does hit harder here in Canada because of how high up North we are compared to the equator. Read all about SAD and more specifically, how to fight it!

The 4 pillars of tabletop gaming (Board Games, RPGs, TCGs, War Games) have some crossover, but it always amazes me how many people pick one and refuse to engage with the others. #tabletop #indiedev #boardgames #ttrpgs #tcgs #wargames #gaming #culture

The best way to help indie developers is to talk about their stuff. Marketing is a full time job and even then we are at the mercy of the algorithm. Word of mouth has a huge impact. #ttrpgs #boardgames #tabletop #indiedev #gaming

With Canada Post going back to work on Tuesday it is going to be tight for my prototype components to get here in time. Several things are trapped in the system and I need them for the following Thursday, in time for ComicCon. #boardgames #indiedev #sokumeshi #japan #tabletop #gaming #canadapost

Wazza from Watch Well Games has just reviewed Join Their Ranks. substack.com/home/post/p-... If you are going to Essen Spiel or Lucca Comics and Games, check out the Compose Dream Games booth to buy a print copy. #zombie #ttrpg #indiedev #horrorjunkie #tabletop

I was planning on running the first play tests for Soku Meshi at Winnipeg ComicCon, but unfortunately half my components are trapped by the postal strike. How many of your plans are being screwed up by the strike? #tabletop #dexteritygame #japan #boardge #indiedev

Member Showcase: Austin Ramsay Meet Austin Ramsay ( @austinramsaygames.bsky.social ), creator of the award-winning Beam Saber and a driving voice in indie TTRPG design. From D&D camp memories to epic mecha stories, learn more about her creative path in our Member Showcase!

We are into that time of year where we have drive to work in the dark and soon the return trip will also be in the dark. I am finding myself with a lack of energy at a time when I need to get some work done.