John Harper

Forged in the Dark, you say?

The four covers for Designers & Dragons: Origins. Volume 1 shows an illustration of a scaly dragon egg surrounded by jewels. Volume 2 shows a young hatchling clutching a crystal. Volume 3 shows a young dragon frolicking as it breathes wisps of fire. Volume 4 shows and adult dragon stalking directly toward the viewer in a menacing prowl.

Official cover reveal!
Lorne Colt did an outstanding job with all four volumes of Designers & Dragons: Origins.
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POETRY PARTY 🎉 Birthday Sale! | Poetry Games 45% OFF by allison arth A bundle by allison arth, $22.00 for 8 games

Last few hours to get a whole passel of solo (and solo+) RPGs at 45% off 🎉
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World Wide Wrestling is an all-killer no-filler full-color book - basic rules, essays on pro wrestling, ready-to-go promotions (that gain experience with your wrestlers), going on the road between shows, and structure for customizing your own game. And, all pledges include the PDF. Check it out!

I ran a Call of Cthulhu game for 2 players (um, 35 years ago) that had s1 True Detective vibes. The players were so freaked out stalking through a cult compound that one of them shot the other, fully by accident, even though both of them heard all my narrations of what was happening. Wild stuff.

Title screen for Peter Weir's film PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK.

A screenshot from PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK depicting a young woman reelected in two mirrors, speaking to another girl at the boarding school before leaving for their fateful trip to Hanging Rock.

Movie night for @arthograph.bsky.social's birthday: her favorite. One of the all time greats.

It's my birthday AND it's #SoloRPGDay ... kismet 🎂✨

I made some graphics and consulted a bit on the game. They're good folks. :)

haha very nice

that sounds amazing

Give folks their flowers

No, I mean right now. Go tell someone you loved their work right now. They're on social media just say it, it has never been easier

"They know how much people love--" no they don't go say it right now to a composer or artist or game dev or writer or anyone AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

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hi i'm getting a kickass set of new genitals installed in 2 weeks from now !! isn't that fucking cool ?

i could use a little bit of help with medical bills + housing expenses during recovery and so i've set up a little gofundme!
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A single arrow turns the tide of a battle, and its archer is swept into the service of a conquering prince.

PEREGRINE is a 28-page minicomic printed on a RISO SF5130 digital duplicator in black and lime green ink. Also available in digital format. 🏹 emilycheeseman.myshopify.com

Oh, and maaaaybe, in a weird way, The Dictionary of the Khazars.

I immediately thought of Titus Groan (and the other Gormenghast stuff).

Possibly Invisible Cities by Calvino, also.

Haven't watched yet, but I definitely will. Thanks for the reminder.

Thankfully it was. :)

Blades in the Dark GM Tools I’ll be honest, I don’t usually think about the games I run in terms of goals, beyond a vague desire to do my best to GM competently, engage the players and make them entertaining.

New post on the dice pool dot com! I’m still looking at the GM advice in Blades in the Dark by @johnharper.bsky.social . Today’s post is about GM goals, actions and principles. #rpg #ttrpg #bladesinthedark

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Yeah. Also, the ratio was way off, it was shaken, and watery. 😔

It's my 45th birthday this week 🎂 Come celebrate with poetry games at 45% OFF! Featuring:

• The Western Cantos, incl. Gentleman Bandit & its ghastly hack, Dark Highway
• The gay seafaring GB hack, Gentleman Pirate
• Telegraph poetry generators, original & Occult Edition
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HEAT + Mario Kart is 🔥🔥🔥. Keep cooking.

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If you're abroad and frustrated that our US-based company only ships to the US, remember: we release every title to international distribution so you can order it from your FLGS far cheaper than we could ship it.
In the UK, check out @leisuregames.bsky.social They have our latest titles in stock.

I went out tonight and was served maybe the second worst Manhattan I've ever had. Should've stayed home with Fernet.

The problem solves itself.

Graphic for the Roll20 Con 2025 Charity Bundle showing the covers of Fate of Cthulhu, Masks, and the Trinity Continuum Core Book. Caption: Over $200 worth of PDFs at 90% off for Roll20Con. Proceeds supporting Outright International.

20 great TTRPG titles for $25 - including our own Fate of Cthulhu. It's a deal that can't be beat and the proceeds go to global programs that advocate for LGBTIQ people. Part of Roll20 Con.
Act quickly - this bundle is only available through the weekend!
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Midnight of the Century. Evocative black and white. A lone figure scrambles over a rocky shoreline, wearing a light-coloured coat with the Oroboro logo on it, a circle with a tick at the midnight position.

Black and white image of an investigation board, with a hand pointing at locations on a map. Midnight of the Century.

Dive into the shadows of the '90s with this serial killer investigation TTRPG, inspired by Seven and Twin Peaks.

Back on Itch now and get the quickstart Primer and evocative ambient soundtrack EP.

Intuitive and streamlined mechanics, with no combat. #TTRPG

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The Last Caravan: Westward Bound The next installment of "The Last Caravan," a tabletop roleplaying game about a midwinter road trip in the wake of an alien invasion.

The Last Caravan is a very cool Forged in the Dark game, and these supplements look great. PLUS you can play as a party of DOGS (or a Cat). Check it out!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

A roleplaying game called HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOAT GIRL. Text only version here https://www.patreon.com/posts/138800567

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOAT GIRL is my one hundredth one page game.

YOU ARE A GOAT GIRL. It is always your birthday and God Himself could not stop you from doing exactly what you want.

PDFs (including text-only) and design commentary here: www.patreon.com/posts/138800...