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Cinderlight Games is an independent tabletop RPG studio out of Chicago, dedicated to cinematic, player-driven storytelling. Current games in development are Fatefully Tragic Hero and Fade to Black. www.cinderlightgames.com

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21.01.2026 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Progress has been made on the map! We are this much closer to print for the source book, everyone!!

21.01.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Simone and I had a great time at @leveleater Tabletop Games Demo Expo. It was wonderful meeting you all!

We look forward to updating you all with more updates as we shoot towards the Kickstarter in Summer.

#FatefullyTragicHero #animerpg #ChicagoEvents #leveleater #TTRPG

18.01.2026 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So a player had an image of what this dandelion Scatterling Rootbound looked like and sent me it. I don't think I did such a bad job.

#indiedev #ttrpg #fatefullytragichero #rpg #isekai

13.01.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wanted to show off a few characters from the Test Campaign. These players really have been pushing it to the limit and making Fatefully Tragic Hero better. So much that when it releases this year, that I know that everyone will love it!

08.01.2026 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting news! We're going to be at Level Eaters Tabletop Games Demo Expo in Bridgeport, Illinois on Jan 17! Also the Fatefully Tragic Hero Digital Character Creator is done! What a gr at day.

06.01.2026 04:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do they come back for every holiday. What the heck.

16.12.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The updates continue! Now art when you choose the culture of your reincarnation. Works on PC and Mobile. Progress, slow but moving forward. #indiedev #ttrpgs #coding #gamedevelopment #fth

12.12.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coding us hard. Coding a character creator is harder πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«. #indiedev #ttrpg #coding #friday #tabletopgames

05.12.2025 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe they'd send if they were under huge economic pressure. Easier when you actually pay people a livable wage and they don't fear the economy collapsing.

02.12.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ralph has now a +2 to Mighty. He's not as strong as Leatherhead in this, but he's stronger than his other brothers on the might side. Thanks for the comment!

26.11.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the comment. We will definitely take another pass on it.

26.11.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmm. That's a good observation. Raph has had different physicality depending on the version from Mirage to now Rise. Honestly a +1 in this game matters as it's a 3d6 system. Especially on balance with the classes. But we might exchange that, as he is still the muscle of the group (beyond Leo).

26.11.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed.

25.11.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing! I'm glad you think so. It's anime, so color right?

25.11.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The character sheets look so good in color for this one shot. I wonder if we should move to color for our character sheets. What do you think? #fatefullytragichero #indiedev #ttrpg #tmnt

25.11.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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New One Shot coming out this Wednesday! Was feeling nostalgic. We will be premiering this in Chicago. A thanksgiving gift... Or at least not for NYC. Can the turtles and allies save the day, or will NYC be lost to mutagen forever? Tune in and fine out. *Manhattan Meltdown is a totally free One shot

25.11.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is pretty damn good.

28.10.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Gameboy style drawing from when I was starting to learn pixel art.

28.10.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us on Wednesday 10/29 at 7:30 at IS/Was Brewing! Do you know who to trust?

#horror #ttrpgs #indiedev #horrorgames

28.10.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everyone say hello to Greenleaf πŸ‘‹. Greenleaf is part of the new soon to be kickstarter Culture The "Rootbound" for our game Fatefully Tragic Hero! The kickstarter starter starts in March. For now we're beta testing. More updates to come! #indiedev #rpgs #tabletop

19.09.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Interessdsttttiiiinnnngggg and Keith Baker does good stuff

07.08.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Culture Sheets are in the works! As well Fatefully Tragic Hero and Fade to Black were a hit at Gen Con! Thank you everyone who played and talked with us! Forward Momentum! #indierpg #rpgdeveloper #anime

07.08.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's in our state too. Gross. I'll state that Cinderlight Games doesn't approve of ICE or anyone attached to it. Just no.

07.08.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*Gencon.

05.05.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So I can finally announce it. We will be at GenCin and so will Fade to Black and Fatefully Tragic Hero. You'll be able to play both as well snag a free adventure for both of them if you do play. So go to GenCon and get a ticket!

#gencon #indiedev #fatefullytragichero #fadetoblack

05.05.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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So a while back during development for my ttrpg Fade to Black I was looking for ideas for Monsters. So I drew this. Inspired by someone making the joke that birds aren't real. Btw the eye is not what you think it is.

#art #indiedev #sketched #ttrpg #fadetoblack

05.05.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So the latest test went amazing! We were testing the 7 new classes. And this was drawn by one of the players for. The mech their character had. Definitely a highlight of the session. #indiedev #art #ttrpg #gamedesign #anime #mech

02.05.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of skeleton holding gun that is a culture in an anime ttrpg. It's attached to an image detailing what is coming next for an anime inspired tabletop roleplaying game and the ideas for its new classes.

Image of skeleton holding gun that is a culture in an anime ttrpg. It's attached to an image detailing what is coming next for an anime inspired tabletop roleplaying game and the ideas for its new classes.

What does it take to create anime heroes for tabletop? I broke down the ideas behind designing Fatefully Tragic Hero’s newest classes. [https://www.cinderlightgames.com/blog/april-dev-log-a-new-name-a-new-playtest-and-whats-coming-next] #TTRPG #Indiedev #AnimeRPG #FatefullyTragicHero

26.04.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Someone used Draw Line to declare: β€˜No lying.’ A player said, β€˜I’m fine.’
The spirit folded them like laundry and launched them across camp.
What’s the most unhinged rule you’d declare?

15.04.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0