Ideas
The Meta-First Way
An alternative (and experimental) approach to roleplaying games that does what fiction-first systems cannot.
Exploring Nighthawks
In this week's design delve, we inspect how tabletop games engage with fine art.
Accessibility in Tabletop Design
What is accessible design? Why is it important? And how can we get more of it in tabletop game design?
Tabletop Accessibility Checklist
A forever-unfinished list of guidelines for making analog games more accessible.
Small Factions for Sunk Cost
Homebrew factions for the early release of Sunk Cost a game by Magnolia Keep.
Exploring Bucket of Bolts
In this week's design delve, we lift the hood on ritual mechanics, product design, and splitting your product into different pieces.
2024 Gifts for RPG Designers
Here are 5 gifts you can get your favorite game designers. No gold necessary.
The Explorateur: Issue #2
Monthly discoveries for tabletop roleplaying game designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.
Not All That Glitters Is Gold
A mini-article of 50 roleplaying game currencies that aren't gold for Blog Friday.
Typography 101: Getting Started
Beginner tips and tricks for setting up, arranging, and pairing your game's typography.
What is an RPG? Doesn't matter.
Should designers explain what rpgs are in their games? My short answer is no. My long answer is complicated.
The Explorateur: Issue #1
Monthly discoveries for tabletop roleplaying game designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.
Slay Word Kobolds | Copywriting
Avoid these three copywriting mistakes when promoting your game.