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Zak Barouh | ANIMON STORY

@zakbfree.bsky.social

Award-winning TTRPG Creator & Writer based in the UK (he/they) πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Business emails: zak@leafandlance.com animonstory.com | http://ko-fi.com/zakbfree | http://zak-barouh.itch.io | https://twitch.tv/zakbfree |

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I promise it's the last time I'm re-sharing this, but it *is* pokemon day, I get a free pass, probably

27.02.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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borbs

27.02.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 7007    πŸ” 2120    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 16
Image depicting the three starter PokΓ©mon from PokΓ©mon Winds and PokΓ©mon Waves. On the left there's Pombon, a fire-type that looks like  a fluffy pomeranian. On the top-right corner there's Browt, a grass-type chick with big eyebrows made out off leaves. And on the bottom-right there's Gecqua, the water-type starter that's inspired by a gecko and has its signature chonky tail.

Image depicting the three starter PokΓ©mon from PokΓ©mon Winds and PokΓ©mon Waves. On the left there's Pombon, a fire-type that looks like a fluffy pomeranian. On the top-right corner there's Browt, a grass-type chick with big eyebrows made out off leaves. And on the bottom-right there's Gecqua, the water-type starter that's inspired by a gecko and has its signature chonky tail.

The new starters are all so cute omg, i just had to doodle them as fast as i could TTwTT
#pokemon #pokemonwinds #pokemonwaves #fanart 🎐

27.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 537    πŸ” 202    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAK!! x Animon Story was so much fun and I am very much hoping to do more crossovers in the future!

Check out the free crossover scenario here:
www.animonstory.com/downloads

27.02.2026 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have been getting a running commentary from my brother about how fucking awful this new booktok fantasy darling is and honestly I think it’s the ideal way to engage.

What do you mean there are paragraphs spent on describing inventory management? Actually no, don’t explain it more. I know enough.

27.02.2026 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAK!! x Animon Story crossover adventure: BREAK!! POINT (Bonus Download) The BREAK!! x Animon Story crossover is now available for download! You can grab it here! Β  B REAK!! POINT is a short scenario that has an...

Our crossover with Animon Story is now available for download!
This adventure features characters from BREAK!!'s Outer World causing a bit of a ruckus in the Dunia region AND rules for converting BREAK!! characters and adversaries into Animon Story ones.

breakrpg.blogspot.com/2026/02/brea...

25.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Into the Oddish is Heistfunding Now β€” Prismatic Wasteland Pre-Order a PokΓ©mon tabletop roleplaying game parody of Into the Odd with Vileplume Mountain, a funhouse dungeon adventure.

Catch β€˜Em All while you can! In commemoration of the 30th anniversary, I’m heistfunding a PokΓ©pocalyptic game based on Into the Odd. I call it INTO THE ODDISH!
You can pre-order it now (until ???)
#ttrpg #pokemon #osr

26.02.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 191    πŸ” 102    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 28

Oh yeah, this too!!

BREAK!! x Animon Story, coming to UKGE 2026!

25.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can i use this post verbatim as an endorsement on the next book

25.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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25.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Animon Story | Downloads Free downloads for Animon Story, including character sheets and quick reference sheets.

Download link:

www.animonstory.com/downloads

25.02.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to you!! πŸ’š

25.02.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Doing a TTRPG crossover with BREAK!! has been so much fun. I think there should be more crossovers like this between indies!

Check it out and get the free download now πŸ’šπŸ’™

25.02.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Stack of three 'Road Warriors' zines.

Stack of three 'Road Warriors' zines.

A sample spread of the Road Warriors zine, showing the chase rules. In the right bottom corner a floating vehicle is shown, drawn by Daniel Locke.

A sample spread of the Road Warriors zine, showing the chase rules. In the right bottom corner a floating vehicle is shown, drawn by Daniel Locke.

Road Warriors: vehicle rules for Eco Mofos

The wastelands are littered with the wrecks of planes, trains and automobiles. Punks use jury-rigged, battered vehicles to get around, patched together from all kinds of machines.

Compatible with Mark of the Odd games

jimmyshelter.itch.io/road-warriors

21.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There are definitely a few moments through the game where it feels like one writer set things up, then another just wasn't interested (Moenbryda for example).

It's unfortunate that this Nanamo section feels like such a shut-down for future exploration, and a really sad end for her development πŸ₯²

21.02.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry lol, I rewatched this part of the story recently and it made me just as mad as I was the first time round πŸ˜…

21.02.2026 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Actually Nanamo is just a silly little girl and the monetarists were right all along. Aiding refugees is bad actually, unless the wealthy can profit from it. Looks like Nanamo learned her lesson and grew up!"

SB has some rancid politics but everyone was too busy going "Lyse bad" to notice I guess.

21.02.2026 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

FFXIV Stormblood SPOILERS/RANT

The Nanamo plotline in 4.1 is so atrocious and it drives me crazy that no one talks about how bad it is - especially because it is "wrapping up" the plotline that started with the Bloody Banquet - a moment everyone loves! I've been mad about it for like 3 years man.

21.02.2026 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, if you end up taking more direct control of the project and are looking for game designers to get involved, feel free to get in touch.

I think my history creating Animon Story - a TTRPG about kids & their monster friends - would give me some pretty relevant experience!

20.02.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s very kind thank you!

19.02.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the Ghost in the Shell RPG, an illustration of the Major in a bodysuit, plugged into a machine.

The cover of the Ghost in the Shell RPG, an illustration of the Major in a bodysuit, plugged into a machine.

Finally announced! I co-designed and co-wrote The Ghost in the Shell Roleplaying Game alongside Alessio Cavatore.

It was a real pleasure to write and design for such a beloved world and story. I loved delving deep into the complex characters who occupy this dark world. GitS fans are in for a treat!

18.02.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 195    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6

I have no relation to the Arise game. This RPG from Mantic is based on the official license for Shirow Masamune’s original work - that’s all I know really.

18.02.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't have anything to do with the licensing myself - but I did really enjoy getting to soak in all the wonderful manga art, and I found the author's notes great too 😁

18.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's been a wild ride!

18.02.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ghost In The Shell Game

Sign-up to Mantic's newsletter for the game:

mailchi.mp/manticgames....

18.02.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much!

18.02.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks friend πŸ˜πŸ’š

18.02.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mantic Games Reveals More For New The Ghost In The Shell RPG! – OnTableTop – Home of Beasts of War Β» Mantic Games Reveals More For New The Ghost In The Shell RPG!

Full reveal article:
www.beastsofwar.com/news/mantic-...

18.02.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the Ghost in the Shell RPG, an illustration of the Major in a bodysuit, plugged into a machine.

The cover of the Ghost in the Shell RPG, an illustration of the Major in a bodysuit, plugged into a machine.

Finally announced! I co-designed and co-wrote The Ghost in the Shell Roleplaying Game alongside Alessio Cavatore.

It was a real pleasure to write and design for such a beloved world and story. I loved delving deep into the complex characters who occupy this dark world. GitS fans are in for a treat!

18.02.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 195    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6
The proposed cover for The Ghost in the Shell RPG with, I presume, Motoko Kusanagi plugged into a load of wires

The proposed cover for The Ghost in the Shell RPG with, I presume, Motoko Kusanagi plugged into a load of wires

Interesting news, @manticgames.bsky.social have just announced they’re releasing a The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game this year

They’re more known for their wargames and alongside Zak Barouh (Animon) the game is being designed by Alessio Calvatore (Warhammer, Mordheim etc) but…

18.02.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 5