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Jonah White

@jonahwhite.bsky.social

Writer, Editor, and Game Designer. Lover of all things narrative and gaming. Check out my Newsletter!: gameplaygather.substack.com All my socials: jonahwhite.carrd.co

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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.

22.01.2026 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 15490    πŸ” 5782    πŸ’¬ 141    πŸ“Œ 1555

We created an official #ZineMonth account to help boost #TTRPGs coming out during #ZiMo and move things off the Plus One account!

Check it out and give it a follow!

Got questions about ZiMo? Join us for the next two Tuesdays! for updates on what's happen and answers to all of your questions!

12.01.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

#ZiMo26 community assets are now available!

drive.google.com/drive/folder...

12.01.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon: Ahu's First Patrol: A 5e solo adventure gamebook Journey through Kaung Pi in a story-driven solo adventure that introduces a gritty, Asian–inspired fantasy setting.

Just opened the Kickstarter prelaunch for Ahu's First Patrol β€” a 5e-compatible solo adventure gamebook introducing Uoru, starting in Kaung Pi.

If you like solo adventures or new settings, follow here:

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

#ttrpg #gamebook #dnd

04.01.2026 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
Getting Things Done A Deep Dive Into Your Resolutions Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026. Let's talk about Resolutions! Don't worry, I mean resolution systems Β in ...

Trying to get back into the habit of blog posting.
New one up at
talespintavern.blogspot.com/2026/01/gett...
looking at comparative dice mechanics.

I make no promises, but let us know if it made you think, or stirred some interest in learning a new (or possibly very old) system.

#TTRPG #BLOG

04.01.2026 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get lost and find The Wanderer's Bookshop From Johnson OFair - Get lost and find The Wanderer's Bookshop

Hello Wanderer!

I've a new #ZineMonth project coming up!

πŸ’™πŸ“šThe Wanderer's BookshopπŸ“šπŸ’™

is a cosy solo* bookshop simulator #ttrpg where you collect stories, read books and find your β€œwhite whale”.

Launching February 2nd on πŸ’₯Zinetopia 2026 (Backerkit)

tinyurl.com/BookshopRPG
πŸŒˆπŸ“š πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ“šπŸŽ§ πŸ§£πŸ“š

03.01.2026 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Hey friends,

Anybody participating in Zine Month/Quest/topia next month?

If you need someone to lighten the workload, give me a DM! I can help:

🎲 Draft your pre-launch page

🎲 Write your crowdfunding page

🎲 Assemble your press kit

🎲 Spread the word!

03.01.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Clock at the Bottom (Monster of the Week One-Shot)
YouTube video by seroRPG The Clock at the Bottom (Monster of the Week One-Shot)

The Clock at the Bottom VoD is now available on #Youtube!

The Double Lives crew are back for their second Monster of the Week one-shotβ€”well most of them are. Join Finley, Esther, Sharkboy and their Keeper Ruby in the fictional town of Rowbit 🦈 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oku...

#TTRPG #TTRPGCommunity

03.01.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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DriveThruRPG

It’s the 10th day of Findermas and my GM gave me half off Ten ranks a casting
Playing Around!!!
Where you explore whimsical and playful options for every pathfinder class (updates with every new class)
www.pathfinderinfinite.com/en/product/4...

#pathfinder2e #pf2e #thirdparty #ttrpg

03.01.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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IT'S 2026! GO PLAY GAMES! 2025 is dead. Long live 2026.

The requisite wake for 2025 and some resolutions for the future. This year’s theme: go local, play games!

gameplaygather.substack.com/p/its-2026-g...

03.01.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Troubles With Tone Some People Don't ListenΒ  Years ago Paul ran a fairly hardcore game of Shadowrun that needed a couple more people to round out the team, so ...

I'm long overdue for a blob post.
Here's one NOT about our Kickstarter.
talespintavern.blogspot.com/2025/12/trou...

I may have been a little harsh with my portrayal of the boss - please take it with a grain of salt.

He's only human, after all.

#TTRPG
#Blog
#CATS
#Communication
#Cohesion
#Humor

31.12.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon: Level One: A Flexible Fantasy TTRPG A forty-year passion project to match your style of play, be it narrative, tactical, OSR, or other.

I promise I won't do this every day. πŸ˜„

I'd love to see ten people following this by the new year.
(I can't see them at all until there's ten...)

www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

Watching the mail for my proof hardcopy!

#Promote #Kickstarter #TTRPG #IndieGame

29.12.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Coming soon: Undead Paradise TTRPG Roleplay as zombies who have regained their free will and navigate a mutated world long after humanity has fallen.

Hello #ttrpg friends!
As the year is wrapping up I'm excited to share that the Quickstart Guide for my Undead Paradise is now available to the public!

Have fun!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ava...

29.12.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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M 3 R R Y // C H R 1 S T M 4 S

01 - 10 - 26

spellbookgaming.itch.io

25.12.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Outgunned Superheroes - YouTube Join 3 teams of superheroes as they battle nefarious villains in their home town of Metrolina!

Don't forget to catch up with our Arcana superheroes and the other groups before the massive 12 heroes vs Kaiju fight on Jan 10th 2026!

You can watch it on the @lookingformom.bsky.social YouTube channel -
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

23.12.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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GulaGula Shrine by Drew_Makes A short bullywug zungeon

Ahem. You heard me blabber on about GulaGula shrine. Well now you can read it and maybe play it using your favorite dungeon crawl ttrpg or OSR system.

Submitted today for the Zungeon Jam by @idlecartulary.itch.io Now I can relax and see what others have made.

22.12.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon: Maps & Mishaps: The Misadventure Roleplaying Game! Build a world, or choose your favorite setting, and go on the GM-less misadventure of a lifetime!

Heading into 2026 I'm picking up steam on promoting my upcoming Zinequest campaign for MAPS & MISHAPS! A GM-less one-shot RPG where you build a world, create characters, & go on an adventure in 1 session!

Can't wait to share it with you. Give the page a follow!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bar...

23.12.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 8
Evil by the Minute
Villains by the Hour
Every other Saturday starting February 7th, 2026 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm PST

Find it on YouTube @paracosmentertainmentlive or on twitch.tv/paracosm_entertainment

Evil by the Minute Villains by the Hour Every other Saturday starting February 7th, 2026 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm PST Find it on YouTube @paracosmentertainmentlive or on twitch.tv/paracosm_entertainment

Do you like magical girls? How about satire shows like The Office and Lower Decks?

Well do I have a show for you coming next year - Villains by the Hour is just what the mad scientist ordered.

Player announcements incoming!

20.12.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LAST DAY to vote in this year's IF Comp @IFComp.org!!! If you miss the chance to vote in this year's competition, you can still vote in next year's. Plus, all submissions can be played after the competition, so check them out whenever you get a chance.
ifcomp.org/ballot

15.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text β€˜IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025. Join us this Saturday, 4pm EST for the awards at https://www.twitch.tv/interactivefictioncomp

The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text β€˜IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025. Join us this Saturday, 4pm EST for the awards at https://www.twitch.tv/interactivefictioncomp

LAST DAY to enter your votes at ifcomp.org, everyone! Get 'em in by midnight EST! Thank you so much for the time you have spent experiencing entries, reviewing, rating... please join us THIS SATURDAY at 4pm EST for the awards ceremony at www.twitch.tv/interactivef...

15.10.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONLY ONE MORE day to vote in IF Comp @IFComp.org!!! There's still time to play five games and tell our creative designers how much you enjoyed their work.
ifcomp.org/ballot

14.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TWO days left to vote in IF Comp @IFComp.org!!! Play five games and let some independent creators know how much you love their work!
ifcomp.org/ballot

13.10.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THREE days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. You can support independent creators by checking out any of these 80+ free games.
ifcomp.org/ballot

12.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Agency in Games How games give us room to grow

Some thoughts on what games teach us about agency, and a list of upcoming gaming events.

open.substack.com/pub/gameplay...

12.10.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FOUR days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free games by independent creators. Not enough time? Don't worry, the games will stick around, whether you vote or not!
ifcomp.org/ballot

11.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FIVE days left to vote in IF Comp @IFComp.org. 80+ free games by independent creators, including parser and choice-based games.
ifcomp.org/ballot

10.10.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text β€˜IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

The IFComp 2025 logo is an ornate gold-framed mirror with silhouetted profile, stylized text β€˜IFComp,’ crown, stars, moons, and a banner reading 2025.

It's the weekend! It's also the FINAL WEEKEND before IFComp 2025 wraps! Remember to get those final votes in. Also, if you are in a position to do so and have not yet contributed to this year's Colossal Fund, we're just a bit short of our stretch goal. Thank you! Have fun!

10.10.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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SIX days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free text-based games by independent creators.
ifcomp.org/ballot

09.10.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SEVEN days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free narrative-driven games by independent creators.
ifcomp.org/ballot

08.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EIGHT days left to vote in IF Comp @ifcomp.org. 80+ free games by independent creators, some shorter than 15 minutes.
ifcomp.org/ballot

07.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0