I’m getting some solid feedback between the comments on the Appendix N Jam page and the product page This is the first adventure that I’ve ever written, so I’m happy to hear constructive criticism!

Rate The Gladsome Horror by ToucantSam for Appx. N Jam 2026

A werewolf inspired murder mystery adventure, written for Cairn

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I’m so used to people defining the OSR, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone define “story game” is that a pejorative word, or is there a community of people who embrace that label like the OSR? asking in good faith / genuine curiosity

I’m not cool enough to start a thread where I review Appendix N Jam 2026 entries… so here’s a thread where I highlight the cool people who are reviewing Appx N Jam 2026 entries! 🧵 of 🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵 Please inform me of the threads that I’m missing! #AppxNJam

look at this boxy-ass couch

my local Menards has these dioramas hidden away in the attic area

🗺️ Next bundle theme: MAPS! Creators, if you've got maps on RPG Trader, we'd love to see them in our next bundle. You've got 2 days to submit! 🎲 Dungeon maps, battle maps, world maps, city maps & more. Show us your maps! 👀

Kermit the Frog Reads a Map

Alt: Kermit the Frog Reads a Map

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Remember Itch has a handy link to take you to the jam entries that haven’t gotten many (or any) ratings and comments yet. Make sure to give a look to the work from newer folks in the scene that might get missed, not just the big names. #TTRPG #OSR

Oof! Almost published a typo. My brain can’t comprehend the difference between “ADVENTURES” and “ADVENTURERS” even when it’s in something important like a title

Holy cow the Appendix N Jam is so cool! There are already 325 entries! That's 325 people figuring out how to design, write, illustrate, layout, and publish an adventure. Go look! itch.io/jam/appx-n-j...

Submissions to Appx. N Jam 2026

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I propose we move to “The Silver Standard” Ranking is determined by the judges like normal—but the results for first place are never publicly announced. Judges are sworn to secrecy via blood rituals and NDAs Anyone who was nominated, but didn’t get an award, could secretly be THE CHOSEN ONE ✨🥇✨

Farmer Gadda@farmergadda.bsky.social · 5d ago

The Ennies should have some kind of Blue Shell rule where whoever in first gets nuked occasionally in the lead up so dolmenwood stops winning everything

@bymattkelly.bsky.social put together a collection of Cairn adventures folks made for the Appendix N Jam: itch.io/c/7779132/ap...

Appx. N Jam 2026 - Cairn Collection - Collection by By Matt Kelly

A collection by By Matt Kelly

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So, the way that I wrote the mission failed ending in The Gladsome Horror feels like a natural set up for a sequel… Hypothetically, how does everyone feel about the title “The Gladsome Horror 2: Summer Camp” ? #LiminalHorrorJam2026

@gamesrobin.com and i are coming at you live with our #appxnjam entry: The Gravity Plague! an adventure about monks ripping themselves apart to reach Heaven and failing utterly. made for cairn 2e. enjoy! ⛪ giantrobottackler.itch.io/the-gravity-...

The Gravity Plague by giantrobottackler, Robin

unrepentant yearning for cairn 2e

giantrobottackler.itch.io

I did it! noseatbelts.itch.io/the-delicate... #AppxNjam #osr #ttrpg #design

The Delicate Diamond - Appendix N Jam by Noseatbelts

A Diamond that protects the Realm has gone missing. Find it or the girl who stole it.

noseatbelts.itch.io

mike j@noseatbelts.bsky.social · last wk.

Likely the final version of the cover page. painting is by Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scévola (1899). #AppxNjam #osr #ttrpg #design

This is neat! I’m considering applying the principles of “Tilecrawling” to my game Inventory Monsters Right now it’s a “booster crawl” that explores a linear route. Maybe with these tools I can expand it a larger collection of cards, or someone’s themed deck, for a regional map

Tilecrawling: a different way to travel on TTRPGs

YouTube video by Cezar Capacle

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Sam Long@toucantsam.bsky.social · 12mo ago

I made a Free/PWYW Solo TTRPG that uses Pokémon TCG booster packs as a randomly generated 9 encounter Route #1pRPGjam toucantsam.itch.io/inventory-mo...

Adventure Prompt: “Cops and Robert”

12 NPCs were a lot to write, but the formula I used was pretty helpful Each family has a reputation, then each individual has a personality adjective that adds context to their reputation “Bluntly Honest” in a Protective way “Bluntly Honest” in an Awkward way “Bluntly Honest” in a Helpful way

Sam Long@toucantsam.bsky.social · 2w ago

My official Appx. N Jam 2026 submission “The Gladsome Horror” is now available as a FREE demo! The $2 price tag is only there if you want the printer friendly version, and/or access to any future updates to this game #AppxNJam #OSR #Cairn #TTRPG

I forget how much I’ve curated my social media to only show me the cool people in OSR. Had never heard of Deathbringer until just now. Yikes

Rascal News@rascal.news · last wk.

Radio Hour: Three Harm Tracks!! www.rascal.news/radio-hour-t...

You can now convert any Pokemon into an enemy for Cairn, Mythic Bastionland or, most importantly, Into the Oddish #osr #ttrpg #pokemon

Convert Any Pokémon to Into the Oddish Stats — Prismatic Wasteland

Convert any Pokémon into stats for Into the Oddish and any other Oddlike like Carin or Into the Odd. Also 22 enemy Pokémon for your games or Into the Oddish adventures.

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Nephew Whacking The Hell Out Of Tree Trunk With Stick

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) was a fun movie My one criticism is that it should have been spread out among 20 half-hour episodes instead of compressed into a 1.5 hour movie. The pacing and exposition felt rushed compared to the slow burn of rest of the animated franchise

Feels like I’m staying inside

Thought of a cool coin-based mechanic for combat, and now I’m completely reconsidering using DR13! as the base for my game…

Same.

I’ve always wanted to have one of my games included in a bundle, but I’ve never been in-the-know with itch. Happy that @rpgtrader.bsky.social promoted this one before the deadline! Check out my kid-friendly solo Pokemon booster pack crawl #InventoryMonsters here 👇

School's Out for Summer on RPG Trader

A bundle of 44 family-friendly TTRPGs for the holidays

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3/4 pages are mostly done. Trouble is, I have to wrap everything up on this last page bc I couldn’t not make a cover. Of course I hate the title treatment right now. That’ll be down the wire. #osr #AppxNJam #ttrpg #writing #design

mike j@noseatbelts.bsky.social · 3w ago

Simplify simplify simplify. #simplify #writing #osr #AppxNjam #ttrpg #cairn

The hardest part about writing a hack for an elegant microRPG is that any addition feels clunky

You could easily run this in Liminal Horror…and you should.

Sam Long@toucantsam.bsky.social · 2w ago

My official Appx. N Jam 2026 submission “The Gladsome Horror” is now available as a FREE demo! The $2 price tag is only there if you want the printer friendly version, and/or access to any future updates to this game #AppxNJam #OSR #Cairn #TTRPG

Last call for additions to our kid-friendly TTRPG bundle on @rpgtrader.bsky.social. Closing for new games tomorrow, going live for sale on Saturday!

DC Bradshaw 🔜 Tabletop Scotland@dcbradshaw.com · 3w ago

Right, we have a Kid/Family-Friendly TTRPG collab bundle in the making! Max 2 games per creator. Standalone games, not expansions. Ideally if you add 2 games, please make 1 of them a quick game to learn (e.g. a one-pager). Thank you :) @rpgtrader.bsky.social rpg-trader.com/dashboard/bu...