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.

General Design 101: The Explorers' Method

How to design games and everything else with the Explorers Design five-step method.

Hacking the Mothership

Troubleshoot. My hack for Mothership.

Playing the Corporate Baddies

Draw from real life, avoid the myths. and treat them like the antagonists they are.

Becoming Judge | ENNIES pt.3

I'm your judge in the 25th annual ENNIES.

Exploring Knave 2E

Is the Questing Beast book all bark and no bite? We'll have to find out.

Sharing My Ballot | ENNIES pt.2

A look into my thought process. Vote Clayton Notestine for the 2025 ENnies.

Where to Get Free Fonts

Typefaces. How to search. Where to find them.

Running for Judge | ENNIES pt.1

Rank Clayton Notestine #1 in this year's ENnies.

The 1 HP Dragon

Combat as puzzles. A hack on the 16 HP dragon from Dungeon World.