The Explorateur: Ennies Special

The Ennie Awards, my pitch, and the best graphic design links so far.

Great Book Covers '26 #1

Cover inspiration from across the tabletop rpg industry.

The Explorateur: Issue #21

Monthly jams, critique, theory, and resources for rpg designers.

How to Pick a Page Size

There's more to an rpg's format than cost and page count.

Dying from the 1 HP Dragon

How does life and death work in this game without hit points?

The Explorateur: Issue #20

Monthly design jams, critique, theory, and inspiration for tabletop rpg designers by rpg designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.

How to Design Lists in RPGs

User-friendly definitions, tips, and tricks for graphic design in rpgs.

The Explorateur: Issue #19

Monthly design jams, critique, theory, and inspiration for tabletop rpg designers by rpg designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.

Reviewing Rise of the Blood Olms

The Cairn 2nd Edition adventure should be great, so what's missing?

5 Rpg Ideas from Urban Design

Urban design is the art and science of shaping urban spaces. Let's steal from it.

What Cookbooks Can Learn from RPGS

It's time to flip the script on April Fools' Day. What ideas and techniques do rpgs have that cookbooks can steal? Five ideas, number 3 will surprise you!

The Explorateur: Issue #18

Monthly design jams, critique, theory, and inspiration for tabletop rpg designers by rpg designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.