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Explorateur

The Explorateur: Issue #20

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

01 Jun 2026
How to Design Lists in RPGs

Education

How to Design Lists in RPGs

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

27 May 2026
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Explorateur

The Explorateur: Issue #19

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

01 May 2026
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Critique

Reviewing Rise of the Blood Olms

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

29 Apr 2026
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Education

5 Rpg Ideas from Urban Design

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

08 Apr 2026
What Cookbooks Can Learn from RPGS

Education

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!

01 Apr 2026
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Explorateur

The Explorateur: Issue #18

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

01 Apr 2026
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Explorateur

The Explorateur: Issue #17

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

01 Mar 2026
Designing Lore Blocks

Theory

Designing Lore Blocks

An alternative to stat blocks designed for The 1 HP Dragon.

24 Feb 2026
Bloggies Breakdown: Round 4

Bloggies Breakdown: Round 4

The Bloggies Tournament is over. Here are the 2026 champions...

20 Feb 2026
Bloggies Breakdown: Round 3

Bloggies Breakdown: Round 3

After the third Bloggies Blog Bath: Who won? And by how much?

19 Feb 2026
Bloggies Breakdown: Round 2

Bloggies Breakdown: Round 2

After the second Bloggies Blog Bath: Who won? And by how much?

18 Feb 2026
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