Theory
Not All That Glitters Is Gold
A mini-article of 50 roleplaying game currencies that aren't gold for Blog Friday.
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Education
Typography 101: Getting Started
Beginner tips and tricks for setting up, arranging, and pairing your game's typography.
Theory
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.
Explorateur
The Explorateur: Issue #1
Monthly discoveries for tabletop roleplaying game designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.
Education
Slay Word Kobolds | Copywriting
Avoid these three copywriting mistakes when promoting your game.
Education
General Design 101: The Explorers' Method
How to design games and everything else with the Explorers Design five-step method.
Theory
Hacking the Mothership
Troubleshoot. My hack for Mothership.
Theory
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.
Critique
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.
Education
Free Typeface Resources for RPG Designers
Free and open-source typefaces. How to search for them. Where to find them.