Matt @CW + Dungeon Delve 🚀

Even MORE Zines! Roundup (#50 and a half) Hitting you with more TTRPG zines. Dont Torture Puppies, Great Hexpectations, Threads We Share, The Crypt Has Opened, and more! ... Also highlighting the No ICE in Minnesota bundle.

BOOM! I decided to drop ANOTHER issue (half-issue), celebrating Zinemonth for the remainder of February! ... More great RPG zines to pledge, play, and promote! chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/copy-tons-...

Coming soon: Dragon Buddies: Cute Magnetic Shoulder Plush Soft and cuddly dragon plushies! A cute accessory for decoration, cosplay or a cuddle buddy! Each friend with their own personality

I want a dragon pet to put on my shoulder and keep there wherever I go IRL. Coffee shop. Family hangouts. Even dayjob.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/par...

You're welcome, Matt!

Highlighting this week: @brightbard.bsky.social @ttrpgkids.com @matthewayers.bsky.social @wannabegames.bsky.social @lalionnepublishing.itch.io @gejwatts.bsky.social @jasonhpickering.bsky.social @revenantcowboy.bsky.social

Tons of RPG zines! Roundup (#50) So many TTRPG zines. Mystery Snacks, Blightfall, Aqua Tofana, Axolotl With A Gun, and more! ... Also the No ICE in Minnesota bundle, along with other sales!

In case you missed it, I dropped issue #50 this week! ... Its ZineMonth, and we're celebrating a bunch of new zines. Remember to Pledge, Play, and Promote!
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I LOVE RPG ZINES Round-up! (#50) So many TTRPG zines. Mystery Snacks, Blightfall, Aqua Tofana, Axolotl With A Gun, and more! ... Also the No ICE in Minnesota bundle, along with other sales!

Tis Zine Month! ... I'm highlighting a bunch of cool new TTRPG zines that have hit the airwaves. Pledge. Play. Promote!
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Feeling remorseful for the decay of several plans I had coming into 2026. Was going to unveil a site rebrand, new TTRPG game dev projects, and engagement with subscribers of Dungeon Delve.

I didnt realize early 2026 in Minneapolis would be a spiritual, safety, and communal defense roller coaster.

A Groundhogs Day Round-up (#49) Peaking out of my hidey-hole to bring you recent TTRPG news and things! ZINEMONTH is here, plus d10,000 wild magic table, the latest RPG trends, game master advice, and more!

I'm back!! ... While we have 6 more weeks of winter, its ZINE MONTH, and there are a lot of fantastic things to look forward to in the TTRPG sphere. Stay strong friends. Love each-other!
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

So many thoughts and so few ways to express them. Anxious, heart broken, furious, afraid. Nothing to say that others haven’t done so more eloquently.

www.standwithminnesota.com

Why We Fight Why We Fight is a solo+ narrative TTRPG about fighting fascism to build a brighter, greener future, traveling through the remains of a post-civil war country to save lives, reclaim nature, create a…

Received my copy of Why We Fight (a resistance TTRPG) this month! Excited to dig in and draft up some notes.

www.sdrgames.studio/pages/why-we...

Dungeon Delve (the weekly TTRPG newsletter) will be cancelled this week. Will deliver your regular news, deals, and resources next week!

Minnesota is experiencing the largest strike action in US history in the past 80 years,... with the streets of Minneapolis absolutely packed!

I love my city!
I love my state!

d100 City Encounters and Urban Sidequests - Chaotican Writer A fantasy TTRPG encounter table perfect for city-based environments and situations! Also, a downloadable PDF version is available!

Last April, I released a d100 table for City Encounters and Urban Sidequests for fantasy TTRPG games. Still seeing downloads, which is encouraging! ... Would love to write more of these! chaoticanwriter.com/d100-city-en...

Humble Tech Book Bundle: Designing Game Play by Taylor & Francis Go from gamer to creator—learn to design your own boardgames, video games, and more with the Designing Gameplay Bundle!

Got excited about this bundle! I'm starting my game dev journey this year, and there's a ton of great knowledge to absorb here. An awesome library for budding TTRPG and video game developers! humblebundleinc.sjv.io/WyWQvZ

The Kranus Collection DOZENS of Magic Items for ANY fantasy TTRPG, from Fifth Edition DnD to Shadowdark and other OSR games!

Every TTRPG table needs more magic items!! ... The Kranus Collection is totally system and setting-neutral, and the art is pretty great (and human)! ... Any edition of DnD, Shadowdark, Daggerheart, Draw Steel, Pathfinder, etc.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/kab...

The Rule of Cool... and Kindness - MarkEzraStokes.com Encouraging Compassion Through Narrative Choices Your players are at the inevitable moment of battle. The rogue draws her dagger and slinks into the corner. The barbarian kicks down the door between…

Murderhobos are tired. Compassion is wired!
Because TTRPGs are often so combat focused, the mechanics of kindness often don't exist, aren't made clear, or aren't encouraged. We need more of this in our games and campaigns. Wyt?
markezrastokes.com/the-rule-of-...

d100 - Magical Belts, Girdles, or Cinctures A nother Table of Magical Wonders (to be dutifully added to the Generator eventually!) This one focuses on Belts, Girdles, Sashes, or oth...

D4 Caltrops is a continuous font of random TTRPG tables, and I love them for it! ... This week its a d100 table of leathery waist straps that cast spells, reassemble severed limbs, and even change ancestries! ... Great for DnD 5e, Pathfinder, Shadowdark, etc.

blog.d4caltrops.com/2026/01/d100...

Roll To Fame by Aquarius A zine inspired by Hollywood conspiracy theories and blind items

Love zines for lifestyle dreams! ... Roll to Fame is a rags-to-riches TTRPG for two players (one movie star, one agent/GM). Delightfully weird!
aquarianzines.itch.io/roll-to-fame

The Crypt Is Opening This February A campy horror TTPRG for fans of “Tales From the Crypt,” “The Stand,” and “Lockwood and Co.”

Well aren't we little Rascals: www.rascal.news/crypt-prelau...

@rascal.news thanks for the hard work and platform you've created.

#zimo #ttrpg #crowdfunding

A Cold January TTRPG Round-up! (#48) Keep warm out there! Highlighting the upcoming No ICE in Minnesota bundle, raising money for the Immigrant Law Center of MN. Also, deals/bundles, Kickstarters, and more!

A new issue of Dungeon Delve highlighting the No ICE in Minnesota TTRPG bundle (accepting submissions), with bundles, deals, Kickstarters, free resources, and more! chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/a-cold-jan...

Lightning Quest A fast paced solo RPG/puzzle game, designed to be played in less than 10 minutes

I love the idea of a quick-and-simple TTRPG which can run in literally 10 minutes. ... You might think; wheres the opportunity for RP? I imagine using it as something to build another TTRPG session into. What do you think?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/adv...

Hi friends. … As a city resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the past 24 hours have been a lot to process. As such, there will be no Dungeon Delve issue this week as I will instead be using the time to help those around me grieve, and determine where I am needed the most. … Love you all. Stay safe.

Daggerheart Sold Out in Two Weeks, Has Three-Year Plan in Place A recent interview with Business Insider revealed just how well Daggerheart did for Critical Role's Darrington Press when it first launched earlier this year. Ed Lopez, Critical Role's chief…

Dayum! Apparently, Daggerheart sold out in only two weeks from launch! @darringtonpress.bsky.social must be running victory laps!

10 Puzzle Ideas for your Tabletop Role-playing Game Creating puzzles or riddles for a tabletop RPG is a tricky balancing act. You need something challenging enough to feel rewarding, but not so difficult that the group spends an entire session stuck…

Stumbled upon this great post by @inkwellideas.bsky.social . Easy inclusion into this weeks upcoming round-up. Always love a good TTRPG idea post for game masters and dungeon masters!
inkwellideas.com/2026/01/10-p...

TTRPG Insider An inside look at the scene shakers, content makers and upstarts in the tabletop gaming industry

Want to take a moment to highlight Christopher Hutton over at TTRPGInsider ( @ttrpginsider.bsky.social). Fantastic platform covering #TTRPG hobby game industry news, with interviews and more! ... I spotlight a bunch of Chris's content in round-ups. Check them out! www.ttrpginsider.news

CWs Dungeon Delve | Matthew @CW | Substack Your premier TTRPG and world-building newsletter, covering indie games, interesting finds, through pieces, and free resources, delivered weekly to your inbox! Brought to you by Chaotican Writer.…

Holiday vacay is coming to an end, but the roll-out of new+exciting things continues. A big announcement coming in the next issue; the beginning of an exciting TTRPG journey in 2026! If you like TTRPG content curated into WEEKLY round-ups, SUBSCRIBE to Dungeon Delve!

TTRPG New Years Round-up 2025! (#47) Celebrate with me! A look back on the first year of Dungeon Delve, plus the ENDIES, the Ultimate Toolbox, timelines of indie RPGs and PbtA, character voices in RPGs, game deals, and more!!

In case you missed last weeks issue, I posted my look back in 2025, and my #ENDIES2025 entry,... a self-made-up awards ceremony for games I've played/were most excited about (special thanks LadyTabletop for the idea)! Plus the usual roundup goodies!!
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48-word RPG Jam A game jam from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-31 hosted by W.H. Arthur & Rook and Role. An analogue game jam in 48 words This game jam is for 48-words RPGs, open to game designers of all experience level.…

Hey Yall!! I'm participating in the 48-Word #TTRPG Jam!!! ... Going on through the whole month of January. Conjure up your micro RPG idea today, and submit it to the jam with me!!

Power Word Meal: Save Lives with the TTRPG Community No child should go hungry. Together, we can provide the support to save vulnerable lives and secure a future for each other and our planet. Everyone who donates to this campaign can receive a free…

An ongoing cause in a food insecure world! Power Word Meal addresses global hunger, offering a bundle with a one-shot and a new species for #DungeonsandDragons and #Pathfinder. Just $16 can feed 20 people!

TTRPG New Years Round-up 2025! (#47) Celebrate with me! A look back on the first year of Dungeon Delve, plus the ENDIES, the Ultimate Toolbox, timelines of indie RPGs and PbtA, character voices in RPGs, game deals, and more!!

LPC Character Generator mentioned in this past weeks Dungeon Delve issue. chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/ttrpg-new-...