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Martelo Schwarz

@marteloschwarz.bsky.social

Designer of Ahu’s First Patrol — a solo 5e gamebook set in Uoru.

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Game Masters Day MEGA Round-up! (#51) Celebrate good RPG times! ... We highlight TONS of great deals across the web in honor of GMs Day.

International Game Masters Day is tomorrow, March 4th! ... Today, tomorrow, and this week, expect to see a bunch of great bundles, deals and other TTRPG things for the dungeon master/game master crowd!
open.substack.com/pub/chaotica...

03.03.2026 19:17 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Game Jam Alert: March 2026 by Drew_Makes Your montly newsletter for current and upcoming Game Jams

Have no fear, the next issue of Game Jam Alert is here! 😎
6 new tabletop Jams to get the brain juices going.

Make a game
Make a zine
Make a coffee and design something!

#rpgdesign

02.03.2026 06:10 — 👍 4    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 1
Illustrated fantasy book cover showing a young armored ranger standing on a snowy mountain path, holding a spear and facing several looming reptilian creatures emerging from the mist. Jagged peaks rise in the background beneath a large purple moon dominating the sky. The scene is rendered in a painterly style with cool blue and violet tones, conveying danger and isolation in a harsh winter landscape.

Illustrated fantasy book cover showing a young armored ranger standing on a snowy mountain path, holding a spear and facing several looming reptilian creatures emerging from the mist. Jagged peaks rise in the background beneath a large purple moon dominating the sky. The scene is rendered in a painterly style with cool blue and violet tones, conveying danger and isolation in a harsh winter landscape.

The patrol begins today.

Ahu’s First Patrol is now live on Kickstarter — a replayable solo adventure gamebook using D&D 5e. No group required, beginner-friendly, story-driven. No AI art.

Join the first journey into Uoru:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #ttrpg #gamebook

03.03.2026 14:52 — 👍 7    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
Gesamtansicht des Covers: riesiger Schädel als Eingang zu einer dunklen Höhle mit Palmen davor. Im Vordergrund sieht man eine Heldengruppe als Silhouette, die in Richtung der Höhle schaut

Gesamtansicht des Covers: riesiger Schädel als Eingang zu einer dunklen Höhle mit Palmen davor. Im Vordergrund sieht man eine Heldengruppe als Silhouette, die in Richtung der Höhle schaut

Ausschnitt aus dem Cover: riesiger Totenschädel mit dem dunklen Eingang aus dem ein Fluss heraus fließt

Ausschnitt aus dem Cover: riesiger Totenschädel mit dem dunklen Eingang aus dem ein Fluss heraus fließt

Vor einigen Wochen habe ich ein neues Cover für das RPG „Adventure Islands“ fertiggestellt. Das Bild ziert das Abenteuer „Vergangenheit bringt Zukunft“. Heute kann ich es euch endlich zeigen. Im Abenteuer selbst sind noch weitere Illustrationen und Karten von mir enthalten.

02.03.2026 10:44 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Check out this awesome Pundu from Kaung Pi!
#ttrpg #dnd

01.03.2026 09:05 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

All art (besides the map) created by the super talented @mhinventory.bsky.social

01.03.2026 06:57 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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A short preview of the trailer for Ahu's First Patrol. Launching 3. March on Kickstarter.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd

28.02.2026 07:32 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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Preparing for a one-shot in Uoru tomorrow. Of course, the adventure will start in Boyopur.
#dnd #ttrpg

28.02.2026 09:59 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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A short preview of the trailer for Ahu's First Patrol. Launching 3. March on Kickstarter.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd

28.02.2026 07:32 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

They... don't? No point if you have paws and fur.

23.02.2026 17:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Vier farbige Bilder: zweiköpfiger Höllenhund, zwei Steintrolle, lilafarbene Dämonendame mit Büchern auf dem Bett, Fuchs mit Vogelscheuche

Vier farbige Bilder: zweiköpfiger Höllenhund, zwei Steintrolle, lilafarbene Dämonendame mit Büchern auf dem Bett, Fuchs mit Vogelscheuche

Farbiger Stadtplan mit Umgebung aus der Vogelperspektive

Farbiger Stadtplan mit Umgebung aus der Vogelperspektive

Vier Bleistiftzeichnungen: Wüstenkrieger, Kämpfer mit Schwert und Schild, Kriegerin mit Schwert, Elfe mit Bogen

Vier Bleistiftzeichnungen: Wüstenkrieger, Kämpfer mit Schwert und Schild, Kriegerin mit Schwert, Elfe mit Bogen

Farbiger Gebäudeplan eines Landhauses mit Umgebung

Farbiger Gebäudeplan eines Landhauses mit Umgebung

Da ich seit dem Unfall vor einer Woche noch immer nicht arbeiten kann (und somit nix verdiene), biete ich ein paar Originale zum Kauf an. Ich hoffe so, den Ausfall ein wenig zu minimieren. Zum Preis auf dem Bild kommt noch Porto (versicherter Versand). Bei Interesse einfach mich anschreiben.

23.02.2026 16:33 — 👍 9    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

This morning, I heard the voiceover for the promotional video for my Ahu's First Patrol kickstarter. Gave me shivers up the spine. It's super cool to see and hear how things I dreamed up kind of become reality.
#ttrpg #gamebook #DnD

23.02.2026 07:21 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Black-and-white ink illustration of a reptilian creature standing upright in a barren landscape, mouth wide open in a roar. The creature has long claws, a muscular tail, and a dinosaur-like head, raising one clawed hand as if preparing to strike. Hills stretch across the background, and the scene is framed with decorative borders in a classic fantasy gamebook style.

Black-and-white ink illustration of a reptilian creature standing upright in a barren landscape, mouth wide open in a roar. The creature has long claws, a muscular tail, and a dinosaur-like head, raising one clawed hand as if preparing to strike. Hills stretch across the background, and the scene is framed with decorative borders in a classic fantasy gamebook style.

A patrol into the wilds can turn dangerous fast.

This creature appears in Ahu’s First Patrol, a solo adventure gamebook and beginner-friendly D&D 5e experience.

Launches on Kickstarter March 3:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #ttrpg #gamebook

21.02.2026 12:06 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Black-and-white ink illustration of a reptilian creature standing upright in a barren landscape, mouth wide open in a roar. The creature has long claws, a muscular tail, and a dinosaur-like head, raising one clawed hand as if preparing to strike. Hills stretch across the background, and the scene is framed with decorative borders in a classic fantasy gamebook style.

Black-and-white ink illustration of a reptilian creature standing upright in a barren landscape, mouth wide open in a roar. The creature has long claws, a muscular tail, and a dinosaur-like head, raising one clawed hand as if preparing to strike. Hills stretch across the background, and the scene is framed with decorative borders in a classic fantasy gamebook style.

A patrol into the wilds can turn dangerous fast.

This creature appears in Ahu’s First Patrol, a solo adventure gamebook and beginner-friendly D&D 5e experience.

Launches on Kickstarter March 3:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#dnd #ttrpg #gamebook

21.02.2026 12:06 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Twelve Realms | Cool Crowdfunding
YouTube video by Midgardia Twelve Realms | Cool Crowdfunding

Had a lovely chat with @adammakesttrpg.bsky.social about their new TTRPG, Twelve Realms! It's got a cool multi-planet fantasy setting AND an interesting and unique set of rules designed specifically for this game!

youtu.be/ReMuOtVttbs

19.02.2026 21:24 — 👍 12    🔁 12    💬 1    📌 1

Always

17.02.2026 14:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wird es! Sobald ich mit der englischen Version fertig ist, mache ich die Übersetzung. Dass dann aber ohne Kickstarter und direkt über DriveThruRPG.

15.02.2026 18:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A person standing beside a bookshelf filled with tabletop RPG books and board games holds a hardcover print proof of Ahu’s First Patrol, a solo adventure gamebook. The book’s cover shows a catfolk warrior riding a large bird-like mount in a mountainous landscape.

A person standing beside a bookshelf filled with tabletop RPG books and board games holds a hardcover print proof of Ahu’s First Patrol, a solo adventure gamebook. The book’s cover shows a catfolk warrior riding a large bird-like mount in a mountainous landscape.

The hardcover print proof for Ahu’s First Patrol arrived this week - and it’s honestly surreal holding the book for the first time.

Kickstarter launches in less than 3 weeks! Followers will be notified first.

Prelaunch page:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

14.02.2026 11:14 — 👍 11    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 0
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Crafting Heritages, Cultures and More: Worldbuilding - Homebrew and Hacking | DriveThruRPG The second edition of the best-selling original. FIVE TIMES BIGGER. - Step-by-step guide on how-to compatible with all the major 5th edition versions. A5e, ToV, 2014, 2024, Free5e. Complete with worke...

Do you want to add depth to your DnD worldbuilding?

Do you wish to move beyond "Elves all live in one kingdom with trees and stuff"?

Do you want to, if I may be blunt, get weird?

And have it all with well-balanced mechanics?

Then enjoy!

#SelfPromoSaturday

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

14.02.2026 00:07 — 👍 10    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 1
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I updated the Kickstarter banner for Ahu's First Patrol after receiving feedback to show the backers what they get. What do you think, do the books help getting the message across?

Prelaunch link:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

14.02.2026 18:06 — 👍 2    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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I updated the Kickstarter banner for Ahu's First Patrol after receiving feedback to show the backers what they get. What do you think, do the books help getting the message across?

Prelaunch link:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

14.02.2026 18:06 — 👍 2    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

What did I say? That this was a terrible idea? That protecting children isn't the goal?

Looks like another win for basic pattern recognition.

www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...

#ttrpg

14.02.2026 09:52 — 👍 23    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 2

Dude, I still need you and your art. Happy to hear that all fingers are still where they should be.

14.02.2026 13:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Danke! Print proof ist cool, wenn das Werk mal vollständig ist fühlt es sich bestimmt noch viel cooler an.

14.02.2026 11:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Cog That Remains & Tales from the Cockpit Print Runs A Lost & Found game of a giant robot, its many pilots, and the passage of time, and a Wretched & Alone game of a mecha mechanic.

The mid-campaign slowdown is real! It actually feels a lot like Rest in Tales from the Cockpit, where the days/months/years pass by, the world changes around you, and your chassis is affected by the ravages of time.

Halfway through @backerkit.com's #ZineTopia!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

13.02.2026 14:53 — 👍 16    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 0
A person standing beside a bookshelf filled with tabletop RPG books and board games holds a hardcover print proof of Ahu’s First Patrol, a solo adventure gamebook. The book’s cover shows a catfolk warrior riding a large bird-like mount in a mountainous landscape.

A person standing beside a bookshelf filled with tabletop RPG books and board games holds a hardcover print proof of Ahu’s First Patrol, a solo adventure gamebook. The book’s cover shows a catfolk warrior riding a large bird-like mount in a mountainous landscape.

The hardcover print proof for Ahu’s First Patrol arrived this week - and it’s honestly surreal holding the book for the first time.

Kickstarter launches in less than 3 weeks! Followers will be notified first.

Prelaunch page:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

14.02.2026 11:14 — 👍 11    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 0
Notice Board Poster - Rise And Mine Bakery - #ttrpg #larp
YouTube video by Of Metal And Magic Notice Board Poster - Rise And Mine Bakery - #ttrpg #larp

With waking up sick I forgot that this #TTRPG notice board posting went public today!

This was also the promo idea I had a while back. The execution needs work but I think it has potential.

Anyway, you can grab the poster FREE here: ofmetalandmagic.com/notice-board...

youtube.com/shorts/e-MU0...

11.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 13    🔁 14    💬 2    📌 0
Four-page spread from Ahu’s First Patrol showing condensed, self-contained D&D 5e–style rules. The pages cover character creation, ability scores, skills and proficiencies, ability checks, advantage and disadvantage, combat basics, and a simple fighting style choice, presented in a clean black-and-white book layout.

Four-page spread from Ahu’s First Patrol showing condensed, self-contained D&D 5e–style rules. The pages cover character creation, ability scores, skills and proficiencies, ability checks, advantage and disadvantage, combat basics, and a simple fighting style choice, presented in a clean black-and-white book layout.

This is the rules section from Ahu’s First Patrol.

It’s a solo gamebook using condensed D&D 5e rules — no PHB, no setup, no prior experience needed.

Learn D&D by playing.

Kickstarter prelaunch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

#ttrpg #dnd #gamebook

07.02.2026 10:58 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
picture of a woman with olive green skin, green snakes for hair, and big dark rimless sunglasses. She is holding an olive from her martini in her teeth and giving the viewer a sideways glance. She also has some tattoos inspired by ancient greek imagery.

picture of a woman with olive green skin, green snakes for hair, and big dark rimless sunglasses. She is holding an olive from her martini in her teeth and giving the viewer a sideways glance. She also has some tattoos inspired by ancient greek imagery.

Gorgon concept art done by team artists @qsy.bsky.social for Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy. #ttrpg #indiettrpgs #gorgon #medusa #greekmythology #urbanfantasy #rpgs

anim-ttrpg.itch.io

10.02.2026 19:03 — 👍 117    🔁 28    💬 2    📌 1
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What's better than supporting @salvaterra.bsky.social on Patreon? Putting his art into your anti-AI art edition of Goblyn Market!

#zinequest

Goblyn Market Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

08.02.2026 02:08 — 👍 17    🔁 12    💬 1    📌 1