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Adam Brown (Bright Sun Games/CircleofNoms)

@adambsg.bsky.social

Technical, creative, and copywriter from SoCal. Hiking, History, and Woodworking Enthusiast. Publishing under the name Bright Sun Games. Website: https://brightsungames.com/ Portfolio: https://adamrbrown.info/

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Latest posts by adambsg.bsky.social on Bluesky

Oooh, cool! Always open to join more RPG discords.

17.10.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone got any advice for finding playtesters? Does anyone KNOW any playtesters? I can only abuse my friends so much lol. #TTRPG #Playtest

17.10.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Support this game! If there's any indie game you are thinking about backing, it should be this game. You will not regret it.

14.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Somniloquy

10.10.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ambition TTRPG Gamefound Trailer
YouTube video by The Press Betwixt Ambition TTRPG Gamefound Trailer

Ambition launches on Gamefound on October 14th! Join us as over the next month we reveal more and more about what it means to be Ambitious.

ttrpg.link/Ambition

REACH FOR HEAVEN FROM UNDERNEATH

#ambitionttrpg #ttrpg #indiedev #rpg #tarot

01.10.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 16

Exactly. No one is going to like what you write if you don't like it yourself. Make sure you would play what you make before thinking about how to make others play it.

10.09.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For the next 48hrs for each re-post this gets, I'll add a free community copy of Gentlemages on Itch.

09.09.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A masked figure takes respite in a serene scene, a half-lit bathhouse illuminated with a single beam of light.

A masked figure takes respite in a serene scene, a half-lit bathhouse illuminated with a single beam of light.

Hello, BlueSky!

We are The Press Betwixt setting the stage for something incredible!

Ambition is coming soon, and we’ll be guiding you through the game, the world, and beyond!

#ttrpg #ttrpgs #ttrpgsky #tabletop

08.09.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

Same! The first two games I ever ran were a Starcraft game and a Warcraft game.

I have a couple game hacks for playing Starcraft in Genesys and SWN. Check them out if you like.
bright-sun-games.itch.io/starcraft-ge...
bright-sun-games.itch.io/starcraft-st...

05.09.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mystery Isle - System Agnostic Adventure by Bright Sun Games A system agnostic paranormal adventure in 1960's America.

I ran this game at #gamernationcon this past april, and did a bit of editing to submit it to the #forbiddenjam #gamejam on #itch.io.

Paranormal investigation? Aliens? Maybe a little time shenanigans? If that interests you, take a look!

bright-sun-games.itch.io/the-mystery-...

26.08.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I started Stormlight Archives. Great story, but holy cow my head spins with all the characters, concepts, and plots thrown at me so quickly. It's hard to keep track of an action scene when there are like 5 similar characters with similar sounding names all doing stuff at once.

19.08.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've begun my journey as a TTRPG creator. I created two small games for #itch.io #gamejams, bright-sun-games.itch.io/harebrained-... and bright-sun-games.itch.io/he-cast-them....

I am also determined to have a game ready for #zinequest #zinemonth 2026! Finally getting back on the writing train!

18.08.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Day 4 of #gencon over. Sad to be done but happy for the time I had. I made new friends, met new people, and had plenty of great #ttrpg games. Now it's time to find out how mad my cat is at me.

04.08.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 2 and 3 of #gencon. So much fun, and such an amazing vibe! All my games have been amazing. #ttrpg

03.08.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First day of #gencon!

Catch me running star wars rpg afternoon and evening with Edge. #ttrpg.

Also, photos!

01.08.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One Page Dungeon Contest | Dungeon Contest The new home for the One Page Dungeon Contest. The latest information on current and past contests or projects can be found here!

My submission to this year's One Page Dungeon Contest (www.dungeoncontest.com).

bright-sun-games.itch.io/the-dual-pat...

#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #onepagedungeon

24.07.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Emailed and called Visa. If they want emails and calls, oh they'll get 'em.

24.07.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a screenshot of the email I sent to Visa about this. Collective action *can* make a difference in times like this, and sending a letter takes as little as a couple of minutes.

24.07.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1162    πŸ” 829    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 15

After being on the playtest for this game, I'm glad they are taking what's good from this game and making their own stuff from it. I think it'll be better as its own thing.

30.06.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My first podcast appearance! I'm so happy to have been invited on to talk with @meandsteverpg.bsky.social. We talked about my three current products, future plans, and games in general.

mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u7be8...

Products on my DTRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...

#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign

24.06.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course it's "hateful" and a slippery slope when it's leftist and anti-fascist. It's only hateful when it makes fascists feel bad. Shameful.

23.06.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Had a lot of fun for #freeRPGday this past weekend. A bit of #dnd, and bit of #arkhamhorrorrpg, and just a general day of games.

Plus I got clued in on Son of Oak's new games, and I'm definitely going to be picking up some books in the near future.

23.06.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A ship flying through space is damaged by a missile and spewing smoke as it approaches a fleet of ships and a large pink and red planet. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

A ship flying through space is damaged by a missile and spewing smoke as it approaches a fleet of ships and a large pink and red planet. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

Three ships are flying away from a base towards a planet in the sky with abstract geometry surrounding it. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

Three ships are flying away from a base towards a planet in the sky with abstract geometry surrounding it. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

Three individuals stand over a table planning the future of the galaxy. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

Three individuals stand over a table planning the future of the galaxy. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

A woman in a cape stands at the end of a long hallway looking up at a bright colored planet. The hallway floor reflects as if wet. The image evokes hope and wonder. Geometric overlays seem technical, like viewed through a scanning device. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

A woman in a cape stands at the end of a long hallway looking up at a bright colored planet. The hallway floor reflects as if wet. The image evokes hope and wonder. Geometric overlays seem technical, like viewed through a scanning device. A digital painting by Andrew Beauman for the TTRPG Horizon Trigger by Galant Knight Games

It was truly a pleasure getting to work on @gallantknightgames.com's Horizon Trigger. Here's some of the work I'm contributing to the book. www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...

Interested in working together? Please reach out πŸ–€ admin@andrewbeauman.com
#illustration #commissionsopen #ttrpgart #art

21.06.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

And this is why I included intent as an element we can use to analyze the ttrpgs we make, even if many randos screamed bloody murder about it.

Work that is bereft of intent shows, for its cracks are obvious with basic scrutiny alone. You make more fascinating things when you think things through.

21.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Page showing ttrpg details with a mock real estate webpage listing design

Page showing ttrpg details with a mock real estate webpage listing design

Page of illustrations showing a group of strange cartoonish humans

Page of illustrations showing a group of strange cartoonish humans

Chart with 3 sections with various things that could fit a haunted house

Chart with 3 sections with various things that could fit a haunted house

I guess it’s #freerpgday ? Im new to ttrpg design but recently released 2 short games.

First is Housing/Crisis, my survival horror game that uses real estate sites to create the environment. A chaotic and odd bunch of features including a vast Slasher generator hulkhoquinn.itch.io/housing-crisis

21.06.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I want to engage on social media to build a community profile but find it difficult to post enough. Maybe that's a good thing?

20.06.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Download the latest indie games itch.io is a simple way to find, download and distribute indie games online. Whether you're a developer looking to upload your game or just someone looking for something new to play itch.io has you co...

Probably itch.io if you aren't already using it. You can put content up for free or PWYW, and each post can have a comment section or full discussion board.

13.06.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I've released my next product on DrivethruRPG! Deeper Dungeons is a system-agnostic GM aid. A book of random generators and tables that provides a wider variety of detailed, unique results for your fantasy RPGs and DnD games. #TTRPG #dnd #Drivethrurpg #fantasy

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

12.06.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Game Design as Rebellion: TTRPGs for the Preservation of Anarchism and Imagination by Bright Sun Games/CircleofNoms TTRPG design is the best opportunity to preserve anarchist thought in the age of modern technology and repression.

I've submitted a manifesto to the #TTRPGManifestoJam. These days it feels like hoping for stuff to get better is just a pipe dream, but I like to think that TTRPGs can be an incubator for people's imaginations. Maybe they will help us imagine a better world.

bright-sun-games.itch.io/game-design-...

04.06.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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