Theory
What are Phantom Cogs?
How they work, why they exist, and where you'll find them in rpgs.
Critique
Exploring Picket Line Tango
The noir-inspired murder mystery strikes a balance in this week's Design Delve.
Theory
The Art of the RPG Cover
How to make your roleplaying game's cover stand out (with examples).
Theory
Game Design by Abstraction
How to design by focusing on essentiality in roleplaying games—a fun design exercise.
Education
Mörk Borg (Layout Exhibit)
The doom metal roleplaying game with a masterclass layout.
Theory
2024 RPG Design Prophecies
Bold predictions for the future of rpgs. A few curses included.
Killing Good Games with Bad Titles
How to write a bad RPG title. And how to do the opposite.
Education
Graphic Design 101: A Beginner's Glossary
How to speak "designer" and how to solve any design problem.
Education
Turn the Character Sheet Sideways
Tips & tricks for designing character sheets.
Grid System 101: A Beginner's Glossary
A not so short tour of your rpg's layout, its different parts, and how to use them.
Design the Dungeon with Numbers
How to leverage numbers in your roleplaying game designs.
Shop
Layout Inspiration Database
300+ layout examples. Cited, linked, tagged, and sorted. Available to members.