#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Should. Core rule-book come with a set of pre-generated characters?
Sorry. I set my own rules and break my own rules. Yesterday was Monday so I should have done a “should the rulebook contain….” thread. My mind was just too full of convention gaming.
So let’s do it today.
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Should. Core rule-book come with a set of pre-generated characters?
Sorry. I set my own rules and break my own rules. Yesterday was Monday so I should have done a “should the rulebook contain….” thread. My mind was just too full of convention gaming.
So let’s do it today.
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October 13, 2026 at 5:43 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Should. Core rule-book come with a set of pre-generated characters?
Sorry. I set my own rules and break my own rules. Yesterday was Monday so I should have done a “should the rulebook contain….” thread. My mind was just too full of convention gaming.
So let’s do it today.
1
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Should. Core rule-book come with a set of pre-generated characters?
Sorry. I set my own rules and break my own rules. Yesterday was Monday so I should have done a “should the rulebook contain….” thread. My mind was just too full of convention gaming.
So let’s do it today.
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#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Do convention scenarios need to be designed differently from home or club scenarios.
I was at #FURNACE at the weekend. It’s as near to perfect a #TTRPG gaming could ever come.
I played in 4 games. (Took the SAT night off as I was tired.)
All 4 GMs were experienced &superb.
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Do convention scenarios need to be designed differently from home or club scenarios.
I was at #FURNACE at the weekend. It’s as near to perfect a #TTRPG gaming could ever come.
I played in 4 games. (Took the SAT night off as I was tired.)
All 4 GMs were experienced &superb.
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October 12, 2026 at 9:52 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Do convention scenarios need to be designed differently from home or club scenarios.
I was at #FURNACE at the weekend. It’s as near to perfect a #TTRPG gaming could ever come.
I played in 4 games. (Took the SAT night off as I was tired.)
All 4 GMs were experienced &superb.
1
1
Do convention scenarios need to be designed differently from home or club scenarios.
I was at #FURNACE at the weekend. It’s as near to perfect a #TTRPG gaming could ever come.
I played in 4 games. (Took the SAT night off as I was tired.)
All 4 GMs were experienced &superb.
1
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Any mileage in a mid-week TTRPG convention in the UK?
So I’m beginning to sort out conventions for Q4. Booking the travel and digs. And - by god - the digs are pricey. Even up North where I thought you were all still living back in the 1930’s.
I’m in Newcastle this weekend…
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Any mileage in a mid-week TTRPG convention in the UK?
So I’m beginning to sort out conventions for Q4. Booking the travel and digs. And - by god - the digs are pricey. Even up North where I thought you were all still living back in the 1930’s.
I’m in Newcastle this weekend…
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October 14, 2026 at 6:37 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Any mileage in a mid-week TTRPG convention in the UK?
So I’m beginning to sort out conventions for Q4. Booking the travel and digs. And - by god - the digs are pricey. Even up North where I thought you were all still living back in the 1930’s.
I’m in Newcastle this weekend…
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Any mileage in a mid-week TTRPG convention in the UK?
So I’m beginning to sort out conventions for Q4. Booking the travel and digs. And - by god - the digs are pricey. Even up North where I thought you were all still living back in the 1930’s.
I’m in Newcastle this weekend…
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I didn’t make an issue of it in the blog or on here (except for yesterdays #TTRPGTHOUGHTS ) but I did spot 2-3 nuances which I’m sure you’re also aware ofa d I know you’ll sort those out.
I’m sorry I like others had over-extended myself and had to drop out of the Saturday night session. (1 nuance).
I’m sorry I like others had over-extended myself and had to drop out of the Saturday night session. (1 nuance).
October 13, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I didn’t make an issue of it in the blog or on here (except for yesterdays #TTRPGTHOUGHTS ) but I did spot 2-3 nuances which I’m sure you’re also aware ofa d I know you’ll sort those out.
I’m sorry I like others had over-extended myself and had to drop out of the Saturday night session. (1 nuance).
I’m sorry I like others had over-extended myself and had to drop out of the Saturday night session. (1 nuance).
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Can you live without magic items?
In a con game yesterday, my PC saw a magic sword. I can’t remember the last time I was ran a game with magic items or one of the my characters touched or used one. Years.
Is that strange?
1/fin
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Can you live without magic items?
In a con game yesterday, my PC saw a magic sword. I can’t remember the last time I was ran a game with magic items or one of the my characters touched or used one. Years.
Is that strange?
1/fin
October 11, 2026 at 8:17 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Can you live without magic items?
In a con game yesterday, my PC saw a magic sword. I can’t remember the last time I was ran a game with magic items or one of the my characters touched or used one. Years.
Is that strange?
1/fin
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Can you live without magic items?
In a con game yesterday, my PC saw a magic sword. I can’t remember the last time I was ran a game with magic items or one of the my characters touched or used one. Years.
Is that strange?
1/fin
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Let me explain the phenomenon of the convention #TTRPG “fixer”.
There and many different types of convention where you’ll find TTRPGs.
One type I call the ”Expo” type. These revolve around a big trade hall of some kind with numerous ancillary activities - many of which…
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Let me explain the phenomenon of the convention #TTRPG “fixer”.
There and many different types of convention where you’ll find TTRPGs.
One type I call the ”Expo” type. These revolve around a big trade hall of some kind with numerous ancillary activities - many of which…
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October 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Let me explain the phenomenon of the convention #TTRPG “fixer”.
There and many different types of convention where you’ll find TTRPGs.
One type I call the ”Expo” type. These revolve around a big trade hall of some kind with numerous ancillary activities - many of which…
1
1
Let me explain the phenomenon of the convention #TTRPG “fixer”.
There and many different types of convention where you’ll find TTRPGs.
One type I call the ”Expo” type. These revolve around a big trade hall of some kind with numerous ancillary activities - many of which…
1
🌞 Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends! 🌞
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
October 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🌞 Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends! 🌞
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How do we stop people hoarding bennies? Should we?
The binary succeed/fail based on a your die roll feels a bit harsh these days.
So we like things a but fuzzier. If you fail you can roll again with a consequence. Or the original roll is succeed/succeed with consequence/
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How do we stop people hoarding bennies? Should we?
The binary succeed/fail based on a your die roll feels a bit harsh these days.
So we like things a but fuzzier. If you fail you can roll again with a consequence. Or the original roll is succeed/succeed with consequence/
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October 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How do we stop people hoarding bennies? Should we?
The binary succeed/fail based on a your die roll feels a bit harsh these days.
So we like things a but fuzzier. If you fail you can roll again with a consequence. Or the original roll is succeed/succeed with consequence/
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1
How do we stop people hoarding bennies? Should we?
The binary succeed/fail based on a your die roll feels a bit harsh these days.
So we like things a but fuzzier. If you fail you can roll again with a consequence. Or the original roll is succeed/succeed with consequence/
1
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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At what point should a Formula be replaced by a Table.
Looking back on my “design career” (talk about self-aggrandisement!) I find I’ve sometimes gone over the top creating the perfect formulas to balance a game.
Let’s not kid ourselves. 90% of TTRPGs involve…
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At what point should a Formula be replaced by a Table.
Looking back on my “design career” (talk about self-aggrandisement!) I find I’ve sometimes gone over the top creating the perfect formulas to balance a game.
Let’s not kid ourselves. 90% of TTRPGs involve…
1
October 10, 2026 at 6:16 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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At what point should a Formula be replaced by a Table.
Looking back on my “design career” (talk about self-aggrandisement!) I find I’ve sometimes gone over the top creating the perfect formulas to balance a game.
Let’s not kid ourselves. 90% of TTRPGs involve…
1
1
At what point should a Formula be replaced by a Table.
Looking back on my “design career” (talk about self-aggrandisement!) I find I’ve sometimes gone over the top creating the perfect formulas to balance a game.
Let’s not kid ourselves. 90% of TTRPGs involve…
1
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How “fair” should we be with opponent descriptions?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a touchstone for many D&D players. Mainly the older OR/Grognard types. (As always I’m using the UK definition of GROGNARD rather than the US. Kindly old uncles rather than gatekeepers.)
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How “fair” should we be with opponent descriptions?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a touchstone for many D&D players. Mainly the older OR/Grognard types. (As always I’m using the UK definition of GROGNARD rather than the US. Kindly old uncles rather than gatekeepers.)
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Monty Python And The Holy Grail Bunny Scene
Alt: Monty Python And The Holy Grail Bunny Scene
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October 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How “fair” should we be with opponent descriptions?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a touchstone for many D&D players. Mainly the older OR/Grognard types. (As always I’m using the UK definition of GROGNARD rather than the US. Kindly old uncles rather than gatekeepers.)
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How “fair” should we be with opponent descriptions?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a touchstone for many D&D players. Mainly the older OR/Grognard types. (As always I’m using the UK definition of GROGNARD rather than the US. Kindly old uncles rather than gatekeepers.)
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#FURNACE
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS is a great way to fill a train journey.
(Didn’t sleep well last night. Not match fit. Hope I last the day and don’t have to dib out on the evening game. It’s got 5 players - including me.)
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS is a great way to fill a train journey.
(Didn’t sleep well last night. Not match fit. Hope I last the day and don’t have to dib out on the evening game. It’s got 5 players - including me.)
October 10, 2026 at 7:03 AM
#FURNACE
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS is a great way to fill a train journey.
(Didn’t sleep well last night. Not match fit. Hope I last the day and don’t have to dib out on the evening game. It’s got 5 players - including me.)
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS is a great way to fill a train journey.
(Didn’t sleep well last night. Not match fit. Hope I last the day and don’t have to dib out on the evening game. It’s got 5 players - including me.)
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How do you write the perfect game description for a convention sign-up sheet or web-site.
Several months (years?) ago I had the idea to write a little book about running TTRPGs at conventions. I shelved it because I felt it was arrogant & I was writing “no shit Sherlock” stuff
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How do you write the perfect game description for a convention sign-up sheet or web-site.
Several months (years?) ago I had the idea to write a little book about running TTRPGs at conventions. I shelved it because I felt it was arrogant & I was writing “no shit Sherlock” stuff
1
October 7, 2026 at 7:23 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How do you write the perfect game description for a convention sign-up sheet or web-site.
Several months (years?) ago I had the idea to write a little book about running TTRPGs at conventions. I shelved it because I felt it was arrogant & I was writing “no shit Sherlock” stuff
1
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How do you write the perfect game description for a convention sign-up sheet or web-site.
Several months (years?) ago I had the idea to write a little book about running TTRPGs at conventions. I shelved it because I felt it was arrogant & I was writing “no shit Sherlock” stuff
1
Time to share your Tuesday #TTRPGThoughts!
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
October 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Time to share your Tuesday #TTRPGThoughts!
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
🌞 Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends! 🌞
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
October 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
🌞 Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends! 🌞
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Is there any mileage in introducing the meta-infrastructure of media into TTRPG sessions?
I see a LOT of faux movie posters advertising APs. Bless ‘em. They’re living out their fantasies of being Hollywood superstars.
But many TTRPG game sessions are basically…
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Is there any mileage in introducing the meta-infrastructure of media into TTRPG sessions?
I see a LOT of faux movie posters advertising APs. Bless ‘em. They’re living out their fantasies of being Hollywood superstars.
But many TTRPG game sessions are basically…
1
October 6, 2026 at 9:44 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Is there any mileage in introducing the meta-infrastructure of media into TTRPG sessions?
I see a LOT of faux movie posters advertising APs. Bless ‘em. They’re living out their fantasies of being Hollywood superstars.
But many TTRPG game sessions are basically…
1
1
Is there any mileage in introducing the meta-infrastructure of media into TTRPG sessions?
I see a LOT of faux movie posters advertising APs. Bless ‘em. They’re living out their fantasies of being Hollywood superstars.
But many TTRPG game sessions are basically…
1
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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I have written a LOT of games.
Thanks mainly to @drivethrurpg.com I claim to have “published them”.
Some I love and still play at cons*. Others have fallen by the wayside and I’d don’t play them anymore.
* Bless ‘em people haven’t gotten fed up still turn up to play…
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I have written a LOT of games.
Thanks mainly to @drivethrurpg.com I claim to have “published them”.
Some I love and still play at cons*. Others have fallen by the wayside and I’d don’t play them anymore.
* Bless ‘em people haven’t gotten fed up still turn up to play…
1
October 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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I have written a LOT of games.
Thanks mainly to @drivethrurpg.com I claim to have “published them”.
Some I love and still play at cons*. Others have fallen by the wayside and I’d don’t play them anymore.
* Bless ‘em people haven’t gotten fed up still turn up to play…
1
1
I have written a LOT of games.
Thanks mainly to @drivethrurpg.com I claim to have “published them”.
Some I love and still play at cons*. Others have fallen by the wayside and I’d don’t play them anymore.
* Bless ‘em people haven’t gotten fed up still turn up to play…
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While you're visiting the website, be sure to also check out Rev's blog that's full of #TTRPGThoughts and free games and other such things.
Blog
Come explore RPG design thoughts and free games from Rev. If you have any feedback, leave a comment on the post or come yell at Rev on Bluesky.
thoughtpunks.com
October 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
While you're visiting the website, be sure to also check out Rev's blog that's full of #TTRPGThoughts and free games and other such things.
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How do you overcome motivation malaise?
Boring self-centred request for motivational help today.
I haven’t published anything new in AGES. I’ve did spend ages developing and banging on about a horror game but I‘ve just stopped writing It.
I detoured into a….
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How do you overcome motivation malaise?
Boring self-centred request for motivational help today.
I haven’t published anything new in AGES. I’ve did spend ages developing and banging on about a horror game but I‘ve just stopped writing It.
I detoured into a….
1
October 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How do you overcome motivation malaise?
Boring self-centred request for motivational help today.
I haven’t published anything new in AGES. I’ve did spend ages developing and banging on about a horror game but I‘ve just stopped writing It.
I detoured into a….
1
1
How do you overcome motivation malaise?
Boring self-centred request for motivational help today.
I haven’t published anything new in AGES. I’ve did spend ages developing and banging on about a horror game but I‘ve just stopped writing It.
I detoured into a….
1
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How important is it for a #TTRPG “product runner” to maintain a web presence for it?
I just invented the phrase “product runner” and feel like shelving my original though for the day to explore it.
You nerds all know our favourite TV shows now have “show runners”.
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How important is it for a #TTRPG “product runner” to maintain a web presence for it?
I just invented the phrase “product runner” and feel like shelving my original though for the day to explore it.
You nerds all know our favourite TV shows now have “show runners”.
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October 2, 2026 at 7:58 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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How important is it for a #TTRPG “product runner” to maintain a web presence for it?
I just invented the phrase “product runner” and feel like shelving my original though for the day to explore it.
You nerds all know our favourite TV shows now have “show runners”.
1
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How important is it for a #TTRPG “product runner” to maintain a web presence for it?
I just invented the phrase “product runner” and feel like shelving my original though for the day to explore it.
You nerds all know our favourite TV shows now have “show runners”.
1
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Writing a starter set isn’t easy.
I’m not talking about an introductory scenario in a book here. I’m talking about a separate product you can pick up which is complete & fully playable in itself which acts as an intro to the full game.
I tried to make one once for a game.
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Writing a starter set isn’t easy.
I’m not talking about an introductory scenario in a book here. I’m talking about a separate product you can pick up which is complete & fully playable in itself which acts as an intro to the full game.
I tried to make one once for a game.
1
October 1, 2026 at 12:19 PM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Writing a starter set isn’t easy.
I’m not talking about an introductory scenario in a book here. I’m talking about a separate product you can pick up which is complete & fully playable in itself which acts as an intro to the full game.
I tried to make one once for a game.
1
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Writing a starter set isn’t easy.
I’m not talking about an introductory scenario in a book here. I’m talking about a separate product you can pick up which is complete & fully playable in itself which acts as an intro to the full game.
I tried to make one once for a game.
1
While you're visiting the website, be sure to also check out Rev's blog that's full of #TTRPGThoughts and free games and other such things.
Blog
Come explore RPG design thoughts and free games from Rev. If you have any feedback, leave a comment on the post or come yell at Rev on Bluesky.
thoughtpunks.com
October 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
While you're visiting the website, be sure to also check out Rev's blog that's full of #TTRPGThoughts and free games and other such things.
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
1
Getting the basics right - physical production quality. Cardboard.
Following recent replies here in praise of Boxed Sets - that will be a future “Thought”.
However, we can’t discuss that without first of all addressing an elephant in the room.
Production quality.
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Getting the basics right - physical production quality. Cardboard.
Following recent replies here in praise of Boxed Sets - that will be a future “Thought”.
However, we can’t discuss that without first of all addressing an elephant in the room.
Production quality.
1
September 30, 2026 at 7:55 AM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Getting the basics right - physical production quality. Cardboard.
Following recent replies here in praise of Boxed Sets - that will be a future “Thought”.
However, we can’t discuss that without first of all addressing an elephant in the room.
Production quality.
1
1
Getting the basics right - physical production quality. Cardboard.
Following recent replies here in praise of Boxed Sets - that will be a future “Thought”.
However, we can’t discuss that without first of all addressing an elephant in the room.
Production quality.
1
I post a #TTRPGTHOUGHTS daily.
Hit me with your nuanced ttrpg take.
September 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I post a #TTRPGTHOUGHTS daily.
Time to share your Tuesday #TTRPGThoughts!
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
September 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Time to share your Tuesday #TTRPGThoughts!
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
What kind of #RPGTheory thoughts have been on your mind lately? Or what's an #RPGDesign puzzle you've been throwing yourself into a lately?
And if you've got the spoons, reply to some others about their thoughts! <3
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Given that combat is no longer seems as the central, most important, of TTRPGS - we’ve evolved beyond their Wargames roots - and conflicts are resolved using the same rules as everything else in the game - is there any game that explains that well.
I don’t buy or read a lot.
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Given that combat is no longer seems as the central, most important, of TTRPGS - we’ve evolved beyond their Wargames roots - and conflicts are resolved using the same rules as everything else in the game - is there any game that explains that well.
I don’t buy or read a lot.
1
September 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
#TTRPGTHOUGHTS
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Given that combat is no longer seems as the central, most important, of TTRPGS - we’ve evolved beyond their Wargames roots - and conflicts are resolved using the same rules as everything else in the game - is there any game that explains that well.
I don’t buy or read a lot.
1
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Given that combat is no longer seems as the central, most important, of TTRPGS - we’ve evolved beyond their Wargames roots - and conflicts are resolved using the same rules as everything else in the game - is there any game that explains that well.
I don’t buy or read a lot.
1