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Thank you so much! It means a lot to us.

I didn't know Ludic Pen was based out of Venezuela. Ancient Wonders is one of my favorite space game supplements of all time, and you all know how I am with my space TTRPGs.

required reading for this week

I chatted with @ludicpen.bsky.social on making games in Venezuela amidst the conflict, and their long term plans. More than ever, creating art - creating anything - is a form of resistance these days.

Grateful to @rascal.news for the thoughtful interview and for shining a light on the work we’re doing at Ludic Pen.

Creating under challenging conditions is a commitment we’re proud of, and it means a lot to share that story.

Thanks for the space, the interest, and the kindness.

You can find Ludic Pen’s work on DTRPG and Itch, go support the team in Venezuela!

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If you enjoy Ironsworn: Starforged at all, Ancient Wonders is a fantastic supplement that adds loads of fun stuff.

Well worth picking up on sale to support the Ludic Pen team :)

Wishing the best for Samuel and Emilio at Ludic Pen, both of whom live in Venezuela. They have created and contributed to several Ironsworn-related works. In particular, check out the Ancient Wonders supplement! It's amazing.

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More info in the quoted thread.

an opportunity to wish our team members well during a challenging time, not an invitation to discuss politics or the situation at large. Thank you so much for honoring this request.

With gratitude,
Nando Gallarday
from Ludic Pen

Finally, we want to keep all conversations in this server focused on Ludic Pen, its projects, and the creativity that brings us together. For the safety and well-being of all affected, we ask that this announcement be taken in the spirit it’s meant:

For anyone who wishes to go a little further, we also offer pay-what-you-want products. These are completely optional and meant as a gesture of solidarity, never an obligation, and always with something given in return.

This isn’t about asking for donations or free help. It’s simply a way for those who want to support our Venezuelans work partners while still receiving something meaningful in return: our supplements, materials, and creative work.

Because of this, we’ve decided to reduce the prices of several of our products, both in their digital and printed formats. Additionally, we’re joining the New Year Sale by offering a 20% discount on Ancient Wonders, our most wishlisted title as it celebrates its anniversary.

I’m sharing this from a personal place. When you work closely with people, especially on something that means as much as this project does, their well-being matters more than any release or product update ever could.

and visual elements used across our products.

Both Samuel and Emilio are Venezuelan and currently living in Venezuela. The most important thing I want to say is this: they are alive and safe for the moment. That brings relief, even though the broader situation remains difficult and uncertain.

He’s the one who began Ludic Pen, and he’s also the person who introduced me to this whole world in the first place. Today, the situation in Venezuela is directly affecting him, as well as Emilio Castillo, our writer, who has also contributed to our work and created many of the icons

Standing With Our Colleagues in Venezuela

Hi everyone

I want to take a moment to talk about two people I work with and care about deeply.

Ludic Pen exists because of collaboration, trust, and shared enthusiasm for creating things together. But this project started thanks to Samuel Rondón.

Promotional image of the Ludic Pen catalog in a calendar.

Planning new stories for 2026?

Our holiday sale is live through January 5th. Get refined expansions for Ironsworn and Starforged, crafted for smoother prep and richer solo or group play.

DTRPG: drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/14520
Itch: ludicpen.itch.io

Up to 33% off in Ludic Pen Catalog

Quick update:
Earlier we mentioned the discounts would arrive this weekend, but the forge has heated up faster than expected, and we’d rather give you access to everything now instead of making you wait.
So… Black Forge Week begins today!
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To highlight the 3rd party content mentioned:

Ancient Wonders by @ludicpen.bsky.social | a massive content expansion

Starsmith Expanded Oracles by Eric Bright | triples all the tables

Iron Valley by @mkirin.itch.io | a cozy farming hack akin to Stardew Valley

Links are in the vid description :)

What a beautiful Starforged review! Very cozy, very thoughtful. Thanks for the Ancient Wonders mention. We hope it enriches your experience at the Forge.

New #ttrpg book day again! Already. Arrived today: Ancient Wonders by @ludicpen.bsky.social - a 3rd party expansion for #ironsworn Starforged.

I accidentally ordered a softcover print instead of hardback... Lesson learned.

First impression: It’s massive! I'm learning about ecopoiesis.

Thanks for the purchase. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it.

We are very proud to be part of a community that requires almost no moderation.

Thanks for the spotlight!

(RPG PDF Spotlight) Ancient Wonders Ancient Wonders Starforged Expansion by Ludic Pen The Wondrous Side of the Galaxy Awaits Ancient Wonders is the biggest third-party expansion for Starforged to date with great system…

(RPG PDF Spotlight) Ancient Wonders, Starforged Expansion by Ludic Pen

The Wondrous Side of the Galaxy Awaits

Ancient Wonders is the biggest third-party expansion for Starforged to date with great system-agnostic compatibility.

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The Bestselling Titles section on DriveThuRPG showing Ancient Wonders in #2 position.

The celebration we had yesterday when we got #2 was memorable.

Thank you, Shawn. Your amazing game and generous license have inspired us and allowed us to craft something we are proud of. And we still want to create so many more things.

A screenshot from DriveTHruRPG, showing the cover of Ancient Wonders in the number 4 best-selling slot.

Congrats to @ludicpen.bsky.social Ancient Wonders, a massive 3rd party expansion for Ironsworn: Starforged, is currently the #4 bestseller on DriveThruRPG! Expanded planetary generation, megastructures, and more. Tons of hard scifi coolness and beautiful art.

Thank you for the spotlight!

We enjoyed so much making this product. We hope people can have as much fun with it.

Ancient Wonders at DriveThruRPG.com

Ancient Wonders is now available in PDF and Print!

Get it here: tinyurl.com/ycxnkjcr

The biggest third-party expansion for Starforged to date with great system-agnostic compatibility.

#ttrpgs