We'll have free (w/ #GenCon coupon) 16 page samples of our new Rock & Roar #TTRPG books of monsters based on classic rock, booth #150. One edition has #Shadowdark stats, the other Old-School Essentials. Or get PDFs at the link. We also have a limited number for sale. inkwellideas.com/2026/07/rock...

Rock & Roar Sample Zines at Gen Con — But PDFs for All!

We’re excited to be back at Gen Con this week (July 30–August 2)! You’ll find Inkwell Ideas at booth #150, along the far left wall as you’re looking into the exhibit hall from the…

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Just released: A free #TTRPG framework for running quests without a GM. Think of it as an analog Rogue-like with story & detail idea lists. inkwellideas.com/samples/Dung... Print it yourself or see us at #GenCon booth 150 for a Free copy (with our coupon in the coupon book).

30 Days until Gen Con! ("The best four days in gaming.") #GenCon #tabletopgames #ttrpg Here's our top 30 tips list: inkwellideas.com/2026/06/30-t...

30 Tips for Gen Con–30 Days Until the Con!

Not to scare you, but as a publisher deadlines are approaching even earlier for us! Below is a list of helpful advice for attending Gen Con.  We’ve gone at least 10 times over the past 15 yea…

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Another Shadowdark Rock & Roar preview--magic items this time! The project has two books--same 54+ creatures, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other Shadowdark. Via stretch goals, the project is already 30% bigger than planned at no extra cost! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

We'll be on YouTube Live with Wes Allen of DM Tales talking Rock & Roar and other Inkwell projects at 8:30 US eastern time! www.youtube.com/live/pop9g4B...

Back to Shadowdark for today's Rock & Roar preview. The project has two books--same creatures in each, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other Shadowdark. Via stretch goals, the project is already 25% bigger than planned--at no extra cost! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Continuing creature previews of our Rock & Roar Kickstarter: Shocker Monkey for OSE (from Shock the Monkey). The project has two books--all the same creatures in each, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other for Shadowdark. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Master of Puppets for OSE is the next preview of out Rock & Roar project! Pick one of two books--same creatures in each, but one w/stats for Old School Essentials and the other for Shadowdark. The next stretch goal is to make two mini-adventures for the setting. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Another day, another monster! Can we keep this up? 'Mechanix' for Shadowdark from our Kickstarting-now Rock & Roar project. The project has two books--all the same creatures in each, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other for Shadowdark. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Rock & Roar! - OSR Monsters Of Riffs & Ruin

Bestiary of creatures born from the neon haze and thunderous riffs of classic rock/pop/metal/more. Shadowdark & Old-School Essentials.

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What if a Bard's passion for music burns so deep and becomes twisted? 'Burning Heart' for OSE from our Kickstarting-now Rock & Roar project. The project has two books--all the same creatures, but one with stats for Old School Essentials, the other for Shadowdark. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Here's the creature from our Rock & Roar Kickstarter that we leaned into the lyrics the most so far: Invisible Touch for OSE The project has two books--all the same creatures in each, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other for Shadowdark. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Switching our Rock & Roar project previews to Shadowdark this time... The project has two books--all the same creatures in each, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other for Shadowdark. We've hit one no-extra-cost stretch goal, and hope for more! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Hope your Valentine's didn't turn you into a King of Pain... This is for OSE from our Kickstarting-now Rock & Roar project. The project has two books--all the same creatures in each, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other for Shadowdark. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

'Iron Maiden' for OSE from our Kickstarting-now Rock & Roar project. How could we not do this creature?!? The project has two books--all the same creatures in each, but one with stats for Old School Essentials and the other for Shadowdark. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Another preview from our Kickstarting-now Rock & Roar project. I really love the way this creature art is integrated into the page! This is the Shadowdark version of 'Bricks in the Wall'. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Just Launched! Rock and Roar: OSR bestiary with creatures based on classic rock/pop/metal/more songs & bands. For Shadowdark and Old-School Essentials(B/X D&D Clone). Each book has 50+ monsters, & appendices for magic Items, NPCs, & alternate spell name lists. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Rock & Roar! - OSR Monsters Of Riffs & Ruin

Bestiary of creatures born from the neon haze and thunderous riffs of classic rock/pop/metal/more. Shadowdark & Old-School Essentials.

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For our upcoming Kickstarter of monsters based on classic rock/pop/etc song titles/band names, we have an appendix renaming spells with song titles. Linked is our new names of Old School Essentials Magic User spells list. Other class spell lists & Shadowdark soon. inkwellideas.com/2026/02/what...

What if Classic Magic User Spell Names Were Rock Song Titles?

As you’ve hopefully seen, we’re launching our next Kickstarter soon for two books of monsters based on classic rock/pop/metal/etc song titles and band names.  One book will have stats f…

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Today's #DriveThru #DotD deal is our Hexploration Decks: Into the Wilderness. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... Most cards have imaginative art and charts of location ideas. Several give more options/advice. Plus, we have a deal on the bundle of all 5 Hexploration Decks! (2 more soon!)

Hexploration Decks: Into the Wilderness - Inkwell Ideas | Hexploration Decks | DriveThruRPG

Explore untamed regions with the Into the Wilderness Hexploration Deck! Packed with system‑neutral locations and traits, this deck helps you quickly generate dynamic wilderness points of interest for ...

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Here's a setting map for our classic rock/pop OSR bestiary books! (1 Shadowdark book, 1 for OSE (BX D&D)) This is likely just an appendix, but fun! As a nod to a fantasy map trope it is Australia. Still playing with font & more locations--post ideas! More here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Sometimes our work is weird--like making a list of things Fish Heads do and don't do based on the Barnes & Barnes song... Not sure this will see print (needs work), but it was fun! Part of a book of OSR monsters based on classic rock songs & band names. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

#mapmaking Here is a sample/preview of this month's new map icons that we'll be releasing in a few days. Various settlement types for high/sea/wild elves; surface/underground dwarves; forest/rock gnomes; floating settlements, special locations (Asgard Gate) and much more! As PNGs, use w/most tools!

A couple of new previews for our upcoming Rock & Roar #Kickstarter-- #OSR monsters for the #Shadowdark and #OSE #TTRPGs based on classic rock song titles & band names: inkwellideas.com/2026/01/rock...

Rock & Roar OSR Classic Rock Monsters Bestiary Coming Soon!

In the next few weeks we’re launching a new Kickstarter project with a gnarly concept:  An old school RPG bestiary where each creature is inspired by a rock song title or band name! To be rem…

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Another new TTRPG related bookmark! A few weeks ago we made a holiday romance movie generator. This time we have a free Fantasy NPC Generator--a few different types of names, personalities, traits, jobs, and more! inkwellideas.com/2026/01/fant...

Fantasy NPC Generator Bookmark

Last month we participated in a fun TTRPG Bookmark game jam.  Through it we made a Holiday Romance Movie Generator Bookmark. The experience and result proved that the bookmark format is very useful…

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10 Puzzle ideas for your TTRPG game: two new twists on beaming a light on a model map, two ideas for a room that must be balanced, an unusual door lock, a false riddle, and more: inkwellideas.com/2026/01/10-p...

10 Puzzle Ideas for your Tabletop Role-playing Game

Creating puzzles or riddles for a tabletop RPG is a tricky balancing act. You need something challenging enough to feel rewarding, but not so difficult that the group spends an entire session stuck…

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We made a solo/co-op rpg on a bookmark to create 'Holiday Romance' stories (aka Hallmark holiday movie). inkwellideas.com/2025/12/trop...

Tropes: Holiday Romance Solo/Co-op Story Writing Bookmark Game

And now for something completely different… I’ve been secretly enjoying holiday romance movies.  Yes, they are formulaic, which means a set of generator tables are a great fit as a gami…

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#PAXU Find us this weekend at #PAXUnplugged booth #4118! We've got our Sidequests, Hexploration Decks, NPCs, and more. Get a free sample 30-card deck with several cards from each of our product types, plus a prototype version or our two page solo-co-op DungeonMorph framework to use with any #TTRPG!

#Hexploration Decks Kickstarter ENDS IN A FEW HOURS! (10:30pm US eastern)! They help you make a more vibrant #DnD / #TTRPG game setting. Along the Way: roads & curiosities Strongholds: castles & towers Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles! Samples & free hex map tool: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

Ready to see you at #GameHoleCon!!! Booth #72. Learn all about our #TTRPG accessories like our new Hexploration Decks, plus Sidequest Decks, NPC Decks, DungeonMorph Dice & Cards plus a free solo/co-op mini game. Also get signed copies of Sly Flourish/Lazy DM books!

New preview from our #Hexploration Decks, on Kickstarter now! Cards that help you make a more immersive #Dnd #TTRPG setting. Along the Way: roads & curiosities Strongholds: castles & towers Plus past decks + Hex Map Tiles! Samples & free map tool. Details here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

New #Hexploration Decks are on Kickstarter! They help you make a more vibrant #DnD / #TTRPG campaign setting. Along the Way: roads & curiosities Strongholds: castles & towers Plus past decks + Hex Minimap Tiles! Samples & free hex map tool at the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...