Have you ever wondered who names monsters? There's three main people, with Arnold Inkwell the most prolific... mostly on account of his recklessness. If you're an adventurer, you'll certainly stumble into him, trapped by a Fulgurite Dunebelcher or whatever.
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#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
November 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Have you ever wondered who names monsters? There's three main people, with Arnold Inkwell the most prolific... mostly on account of his recklessness. If you're an adventurer, you'll certainly stumble into him, trapped by a Fulgurite Dunebelcher or whatever.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Happy Halloween! I am well aware that there's a few different flavors of ways to celebrate the holiday, but I am a fan of the classic trick-or-treating. It's a thing in TOGWITO, too! The whole nine yards, really: pumpkins, sweets & costumes!
#indiettrpg #worldbuilding #gamedev #ttrpg #halloween
#indiettrpg #worldbuilding #gamedev #ttrpg #halloween
October 31, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Happy Halloween! I am well aware that there's a few different flavors of ways to celebrate the holiday, but I am a fan of the classic trick-or-treating. It's a thing in TOGWITO, too! The whole nine yards, really: pumpkins, sweets & costumes!
#indiettrpg #worldbuilding #gamedev #ttrpg #halloween
#indiettrpg #worldbuilding #gamedev #ttrpg #halloween
The city of Fogholm strangely central to the world of TOGWITO, since it's the main place for magical research and development of new technologies. Many Artifacts in TOGWITO were either created here, or had their abilities researched in Fogholm.
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#indiettrpg #gamedev #worldbuilding
October 27, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The city of Fogholm strangely central to the world of TOGWITO, since it's the main place for magical research and development of new technologies. Many Artifacts in TOGWITO were either created here, or had their abilities researched in Fogholm.
#indiettrpg #gamedev #worldbuilding
#indiettrpg #gamedev #worldbuilding
Sometimes I just have, like, terrible ideas for TOGWITO.
Occasionally they turn out really interesting. The Librarian class was one of those "Hehe, this is funny" classes, and now it's a very strange and decently unique flavor of support Hero.
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Occasionally they turn out really interesting. The Librarian class was one of those "Hehe, this is funny" classes, and now it's a very strange and decently unique flavor of support Hero.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
October 22, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Sometimes I just have, like, terrible ideas for TOGWITO.
Occasionally they turn out really interesting. The Librarian class was one of those "Hehe, this is funny" classes, and now it's a very strange and decently unique flavor of support Hero.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Occasionally they turn out really interesting. The Librarian class was one of those "Hehe, this is funny" classes, and now it's a very strange and decently unique flavor of support Hero.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
ADVENTURERS WANTED!
This city of Fogholm is in need of Heroes of all kinds to help protect the city from potential catastrophe!
Download TOGWITO's playtest now!
screwdriverlad.itch.io/togwito-hand...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
This city of Fogholm is in need of Heroes of all kinds to help protect the city from potential catastrophe!
Download TOGWITO's playtest now!
screwdriverlad.itch.io/togwito-hand...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
October 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
ADVENTURERS WANTED!
This city of Fogholm is in need of Heroes of all kinds to help protect the city from potential catastrophe!
Download TOGWITO's playtest now!
screwdriverlad.itch.io/togwito-hand...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
This city of Fogholm is in need of Heroes of all kinds to help protect the city from potential catastrophe!
Download TOGWITO's playtest now!
screwdriverlad.itch.io/togwito-hand...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Autumn has come, and you know what that means! The weather's been cooling down, plants have started turning lovely shades of orange and yellow, and leaflets have come out of their hibernation to shake trees down.
Why do they do that, anyway?
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
[2019 Concept Art]
Why do they do that, anyway?
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
[2019 Concept Art]
September 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Autumn has come, and you know what that means! The weather's been cooling down, plants have started turning lovely shades of orange and yellow, and leaflets have come out of their hibernation to shake trees down.
Why do they do that, anyway?
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
[2019 Concept Art]
Why do they do that, anyway?
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
[2019 Concept Art]
I don't talk about TOGWITO: Expanded much, but I added a new mechanic to the paid expansion pack: Elemental Mastery!
Basically, at Level 9 you'll get to learn a skill to give your targets a weakness to a single damage type. I'm sure this won't break anything :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Basically, at Level 9 you'll get to learn a skill to give your targets a weakness to a single damage type. I'm sure this won't break anything :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
September 28, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I don't talk about TOGWITO: Expanded much, but I added a new mechanic to the paid expansion pack: Elemental Mastery!
Basically, at Level 9 you'll get to learn a skill to give your targets a weakness to a single damage type. I'm sure this won't break anything :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Basically, at Level 9 you'll get to learn a skill to give your targets a weakness to a single damage type. I'm sure this won't break anything :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Big changes made to TOGWITO: Classes previously had 2 different Abilities to mark their attack range & Favored Stat, but they've all been condensed down to one Ability, in hopes of making sheets a little more easy to read :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
September 23, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Big changes made to TOGWITO: Classes previously had 2 different Abilities to mark their attack range & Favored Stat, but they've all been condensed down to one Ability, in hopes of making sheets a little more easy to read :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Just finished running a playtest One-Shot for TOGWITO! I got done solid feedback that I'll be applying soon, and if we're lucky, I'll get to start handing out my flyers :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
September 22, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Just finished running a playtest One-Shot for TOGWITO! I got done solid feedback that I'll be applying soon, and if we're lucky, I'll get to start handing out my flyers :)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
The goblin written language (often called "gobscript" by goblins) is usually written on the bones of those killed by goblins. The more impressive your life/death, the more important the script written on your bones will be.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #worldbuilding #gamedev #goblin #lore
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #worldbuilding #gamedev #goblin #lore
September 14, 2026 at 4:37 AM
The goblin written language (often called "gobscript" by goblins) is usually written on the bones of those killed by goblins. The more impressive your life/death, the more important the script written on your bones will be.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #worldbuilding #gamedev #goblin #lore
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #worldbuilding #gamedev #goblin #lore
Oops, I just accidentally finished the Lore document. I didn't intend to spend nearly 3 hours writing, but I guess I just got into the zone. I wonder where I should put it...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #worldbuilding #lore #teaser
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #worldbuilding #lore #teaser
August 22, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Oops, I just accidentally finished the Lore document. I didn't intend to spend nearly 3 hours writing, but I guess I just got into the zone. I wonder where I should put it...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #worldbuilding #lore #teaser
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #worldbuilding #lore #teaser
Whoops! I accidentally am taking a class on Prehistory - specifically, how we learn about cultures that don't have writing systems or great records.
This is going to be great for TOGWITO >:)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #college #worldbuilding #lore
This is going to be great for TOGWITO >:)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #college #worldbuilding #lore
August 20, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Whoops! I accidentally am taking a class on Prehistory - specifically, how we learn about cultures that don't have writing systems or great records.
This is going to be great for TOGWITO >:)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #college #worldbuilding #lore
This is going to be great for TOGWITO >:)
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #college #worldbuilding #lore
I've been sick lately, which has made me wonder... How often are diseases in TOGWITO? there's no gameplay mechanic set in stone for them, but I think that things like the common cold are definitely there...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
August 8, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I've been sick lately, which has made me wonder... How often are diseases in TOGWITO? there's no gameplay mechanic set in stone for them, but I think that things like the common cold are definitely there...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
So I actually recently totally changed the Abilities that Star Children get! Previously, they were capable of using anyone else's Bonds or Artifacts. Now, they're able to commune with the magic of an area, gaining info they have no other way to find.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
July 27, 2026 at 9:30 PM
So I actually recently totally changed the Abilities that Star Children get! Previously, they were capable of using anyone else's Bonds or Artifacts. Now, they're able to commune with the magic of an area, gaining info they have no other way to find.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
June 27, 2026 at 5:01 AM
So I'm currently planning to set up some additional beta tests of TOGWITO with groups that do not require me to be present!
If anyone is interested in helping, please try to reach out to me about it, and I'll see what I can do!
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #betatest #closedbeta
If anyone is interested in helping, please try to reach out to me about it, and I'll see what I can do!
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #betatest #closedbeta
June 21, 2026 at 9:36 PM
So I'm currently planning to set up some additional beta tests of TOGWITO with groups that do not require me to be present!
If anyone is interested in helping, please try to reach out to me about it, and I'll see what I can do!
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #betatest #closedbeta
If anyone is interested in helping, please try to reach out to me about it, and I'll see what I can do!
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #betatest #closedbeta
Happy pride month! (Again)
Fun fact, I'm genderfluid! I discovered this after I created the ahaeth, an entire species of genderfluid aliens.
They view their gender like you might view your shirt - useful, exchangeable, and sometimes optional.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
Fun fact, I'm genderfluid! I discovered this after I created the ahaeth, an entire species of genderfluid aliens.
They view their gender like you might view your shirt - useful, exchangeable, and sometimes optional.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
June 9, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Happy pride month! (Again)
Fun fact, I'm genderfluid! I discovered this after I created the ahaeth, an entire species of genderfluid aliens.
They view their gender like you might view your shirt - useful, exchangeable, and sometimes optional.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
Fun fact, I'm genderfluid! I discovered this after I created the ahaeth, an entire species of genderfluid aliens.
They view their gender like you might view your shirt - useful, exchangeable, and sometimes optional.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
Happy pride month! I'm just popping in to share a fun character from playtesting!
One of my friends made a transmasc dryad himbo named Wally (Walnut), and we love the man dearly.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
One of my friends made a transmasc dryad himbo named Wally (Walnut), and we love the man dearly.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
June 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Happy pride month! I'm just popping in to share a fun character from playtesting!
One of my friends made a transmasc dryad himbo named Wally (Walnut), and we love the man dearly.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
One of my friends made a transmasc dryad himbo named Wally (Walnut), and we love the man dearly.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth
nothing is more terrifying than hearing a player cackle upon seeing a new skill. One of my playtesters for TOGWITO: Expanded, Shads, told me that they had an idea for a way to break the game, but wanted to show me me it on-stream. Tune in this Sunday, I guess...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
May 28, 2026 at 4:27 AM
nothing is more terrifying than hearing a player cackle upon seeing a new skill. One of my playtesters for TOGWITO: Expanded, Shads, told me that they had an idea for a way to break the game, but wanted to show me me it on-stream. Tune in this Sunday, I guess...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Currently working on adding more things to the current rules doc...
I'm having a friend Narrate the game for me in the upcoming weeks, which means I need to have some decent instructions on how to actually run the game.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #indiegames #devlog
I'm having a friend Narrate the game for me in the upcoming weeks, which means I need to have some decent instructions on how to actually run the game.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #indiegames #devlog
May 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Currently working on adding more things to the current rules doc...
I'm having a friend Narrate the game for me in the upcoming weeks, which means I need to have some decent instructions on how to actually run the game.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #indiegames #devlog
I'm having a friend Narrate the game for me in the upcoming weeks, which means I need to have some decent instructions on how to actually run the game.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #indiegames #devlog
I've been letting some of my feedback from playtesting pile up a little bit... A lot of the things listed here are about issues with weird interactions, or problems because, several years ago, I decided to use percentages for certain things.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #feedback #indiedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #feedback #indiedev
May 4, 2026 at 6:41 AM
A playtester recently had me add a few niche abilities to each class - now they get a choice between a bonus to one of two things they might be good at, like a Psychic choosing between reading people or doing math.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
April 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM
A playtester recently had me add a few niche abilities to each class - now they get a choice between a bonus to one of two things they might be good at, like a Psychic choosing between reading people or doing math.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
Oh shoot it's been forever since my last post. I've been hard at work on balancing things, like giving Guardians more options at Level 1, reducing the damage output of Soul Warriors, and even adding a bunch of silly, niche Abilities for each class.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
April 9, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Oh shoot it's been forever since my last post. I've been hard at work on balancing things, like giving Guardians more options at Level 1, reducing the damage output of Soul Warriors, and even adding a bunch of silly, niche Abilities for each class.
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev
I'm streaming a playtest of TOGWITO Expanded in about 20 minutes! I'm so excited to start properly running the game, and I hope y'all come and check it out!
m.twitch.tv/screwdrivers...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #streaming #selfpromo #twitch #playtest
m.twitch.tv/screwdrivers...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #streaming #selfpromo #twitch #playtest
Twitch
Twitch is the world
m.twitch.tv
March 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I'm streaming a playtest of TOGWITO Expanded in about 20 minutes! I'm so excited to start properly running the game, and I hope y'all come and check it out!
m.twitch.tv/screwdrivers...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #streaming #selfpromo #twitch #playtest
m.twitch.tv/screwdrivers...
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #streaming #selfpromo #twitch #playtest
Anyone wonder what I'm talking about?
Yeah, me too.
Maybe at least one of us will learn this Sunday!
youtu.be/aeqpFs8hMP8
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #video #selfpromo #creative #indiegames #gamedev
Yeah, me too.
Maybe at least one of us will learn this Sunday!
youtu.be/aeqpFs8hMP8
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #video #selfpromo #creative #indiegames #gamedev
What is TOGWITO?
YouTube video by Beck Phillips
youtu.be
March 8, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Anyone wonder what I'm talking about?
Yeah, me too.
Maybe at least one of us will learn this Sunday!
youtu.be/aeqpFs8hMP8
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #video #selfpromo #creative #indiegames #gamedev
Yeah, me too.
Maybe at least one of us will learn this Sunday!
youtu.be/aeqpFs8hMP8
#indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #video #selfpromo #creative #indiegames #gamedev