I haven't had this bug bite me in a while but I think I'm writing a video script? There's this developer, Caiysware, who I've followed religiously and has created some of my favorite games in the recent oughts (Boneraiser Minions, Skelly Selest, Spirits Abyss, and now Deadzoner) and like I don't see
Mr. Staleman
@mrstaleman.bsky.social
Limbus Company Friend Code: Q360065421 TTRPG Designer. Writer. My games Inscribed: Heartstealer and WAR/PATH can be found here: https://mrstaleman.itch.io/ My Substack with reviews and game design talks can be found here: https://mrstaleman.substack.com/
Have you ever had a month where you start it off hoping things will be better by the end of it and you end the month so much worse than when you started? That's the kind of time I'm having right now. Car troubles three days before I start working again and it happens just as I get my haircut :'(
Beyond the reaches of starlight is the demesne of PRIMEVAL GODS. What locus of extraterrestrial reverence must the fathoms host. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/l...
Primeval Gods
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I'm finally getting closer to a playable state. The game has been playable for a month now but I've been filling the world with stuff to do so that the play test can be expensive. I'm very excited about how things are turning out. And for those wondering, this was built to be a Solo Game!
What happens when you print 61 one-page RPGs while doing neglected housework? A brand new review series, That's what! First up: 6 Empty Graves by @aaronbest.itch.io, a sharp little dice-dueling game of revenge. Read it on Yarns for One substack.com/home/post/p-...
I Found 61 Solo RPGs That Could Be Worth Your Time (And I'm Reviewing All of Them)
Welcome to my Unknown Dungeon One Page RPG Jam series
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I've read through this and Chase has created an incredibly amazing stylized game. It's incredibly compelling.
Hey there! I’m Chase and I design solo-first tabletop games. Right now I’m developing my monster hunting game Undergrowth for release next year. Follow if you’re curious about solo RPGs or tabletop game design! 🤘
I've been through Montabi over and over again and I've got to say that they've nailed combining aspects of Slay the Spire with Battle Network and Pokemon. I've been making my way to Ascension 10 and the game has been so riveting, trying to find team combinations that work well together.
Montabi is scratching my Pokemon and Slay the Spire itch. It's a very nice game. Incredibly competent
I'm currently reading through Dungeon Crawler Carl and I've reached a very particular section where they're in a certain place and my personal background on all of it makes me wince just reading it. The way certain things are spelled irks me.
If you haven't picked up Inscribed: Heartstealer yet, consider purchasing this bundle! You can find my game and a host of other amazing games made by incredibly talented designers in the community at one low price!
Our d6-only Games Bundle is officially LIVE! 108 games. Worth over $800. Just $25 - or PWYW! That’s a lot of tiny dice-powered adventures and new games to discover. 🩵 This one is definitely worth a look. 👉 Go grab it and support 100+ amazing creators! 🎲✨ rpg-trader.com/products/834...
Every Summer begins with high hopes that things will be fine economically only for the tail end of Summer to hit and my finances are up in flames. In other news, sold my 3DS and Switch Lite this week and I'm looking to sell more shit! That working Wii with the broken faceplate? Ready and waiting!
If you're interested in this, reach out! Right now I'm looking for things made with/for RUNE or Slayers (dragon included), or things using the LUMEN system.
One thing I'm trying with Gila this year is doing print publishing for other designers who work with my games or systems. WYRD, by @sasquatchgames.bsky.social has been a huge success! We've sold over 200 copies on my store, retailers, and conventions. gilarpgs.com/products/wyrd
Gargantuan huge review in the comments on the itchio page, I cannot duplicate that here on bluesky, but Zephy by @fsohns.bsky.social is a wild TTRPG. It's 252 pages, ALL illustrated, and with detailed ecology and society in its gameloop. araukana-media.itch.io/zephyr-rolep...
Zephyr Roleplaying Game by Araukana Media
An Anarchist Game of Fleeting Identities
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I've been working on What Rotten Muck and was informed by designer peeps that if I ever planned to release a physical print, that the format I had (A4 Landscape) was gonna get stuff in the margins. So now I'm going through the process of switching to US Letter Portrait. It's worth the effort.
NEW: REAP is a solo tabletop RPG of a wandering necromancer, slaying the horrors of the living and the dead, and reaping their souls. REAP uses a modified version of the rules system created for the solo game RUNE, inspired by games like Elden Ring and Dark Souls. From @gilarpgs.bsky.social
And that’s a wrap, folks! 🫶 The GM-less Games Bundle was a great success for all involved! Thanks to the awesome creators, over 150 people now have an awesome bundle to unpack and enjoy! ⭐️
I have enemies to make and locations to write but the opening part of the book that covers how to play the thing is mostly done. I Finished my Death Rules for What Rotten Muck and I'm proud of em. #screenshot-saturday
Solo & GM-less RPGs don't get nearly enough love They're a great way to experience the hobby, whether it's journaling your adventures, telling a story or shaping a narrative together- no GM required! Never tried one before? Our GM-less bundle is a great way to start! rpg-trader.com/products/670...
GM-less Games Bundle on RPG Trader
106 games from 106 creators all across the RPG Trader community
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GM-less Games Bundle now available! Go get it before you forget it! 👀👏
🎲 No GM? No problem. Our GM-less Games Bundle launches next Friday! Whether you're after solo journaling, collaborative storytelling, or games where everyone shares the spotlight, there's something for everyone. 💙 Wishlist it now to get a reminder when it's live! rpg-trader.com/products/670...
These resources aren't just for TTRPG designers -- board game 🎲✂️ creators, you can class up your games without a drop of AI "art."
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 🔗👇
Hello #portfolioday My name is Mr. Staleman and I make Solo Tabletop Games and write. Currently working on a Remaster of Heartstealer (currently fully playable) and a new game (What Rotten Muck). You can find my stuff at mrstaleman.itch.io or mrstaleman.substack.com
If you haven't had a chance to try it, War\Path is in this one among a ton of other awesome creators! I mean Ithaca in the Cards, SHELL, CHVLR, Celestial Bodies, The World We Left Behind, and Before the Bog God, just to name a few of my favorites, are also gonna be on here! For an amazing price!
🎲 This one's nearly here! A huge bundle of fantastic GM-less RPGs goes live in just a few days. If it sounds like your kind of adventure, hit that wishlist now so you don't miss launch day! ✨ rpg-trader.com/products/670...
🎲 This one's nearly here! A huge bundle of fantastic GM-less RPGs goes live in just a few days. If it sounds like your kind of adventure, hit that wishlist now so you don't miss launch day! ✨ rpg-trader.com/products/670...
GM-less Games Bundle on RPG Trader
106 games from 106 creators all across the RPG Trader community
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While taking a small break from Remaster work, inspiration struck. I'm very excited to get work done on What Rotten Muck. Playable soon.
Mine is a fairly coherent, but if you open each of these notes you will find only the incomprehensible.
game design is when you open up a document you haven't touched in a while like "oooh what's in here?" and it's just this
I've added my #LimbusCompany Friend Code in case anyone needs it. It's also here: Q360065421 For anyone I know who isn't playing this game, do yourself a favor and play it. You'll know if it's your jam by Canto 3 but the story gets progressively better with each Canto.
It's 7/7; the end of all. All of my @morkborg.com stuff is currently 77% off. Or you can grab EVERYTHING for $7.77 itch.io/s/195458/77
7/7 by Yuigaron
A bundle by Yuigaron, $7.77 for 5 games
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