Why an Awards Debrief?

An in-depth look at the Ennie Awards, its process, design, and role. Part 1. What is the goal of this series and why?

How Do the Ennies Work?

An insider's look into the 2025 Ennie Awards. Part two. What is the award process like behind closed doors, and how do the judges select nominees?

How Are the Ennies Designed?

An insider's look into the 2025 Ennie Awards. Part three. How does the structure of the Ennies determine its outcomes? And what does it mean for others?

Where Do Awards Go Next?

An insider's look into the 2025 Ennie Awards. Part four. What's the point of an rpg award show? And what do we want to see in the future?

The Explorateur: Issue #12

Monthly design discoveries for tabletop rpg designers including jams, critique, theory, and tools. Vetted. Looted. Curated.

Explorers Design's Appendix N

Late to the bandwagon. Just in time to talk about books, movies, and games.

The Explorateur: Issue #11

Monthly design discoveries for tabletop rpg designers including jams, critique, theory, and tools. Vetted. Looted. Curated.

The Explorateur: Issue #10

Monthly design discoveries for tabletop rpg designers including jams, critique, theory, and tools. Vetted. Looted. Curated.

Invaders of Atlantis

A coral-encrusted pulp-fantasy adventure. Designed for Cairn 2E. | PWYW

How to Become an Ennies Judge

How to apply, what to expect, and everything else you need to know from one judge to another.

The Explorateur: Issue #9

Monthly design discoveries for tabletop rpg designers including jams, critique, theory, and tools. Vetted. Looted. Curated.

10 Budget-Friendly Typeface Resources for RPG Designers

Tired of using free fonts? Here are 10 foundries and type designers who make and sell quality typefaces and fonts for indie-level budgets.