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Daniel Sims

@drburst.bsky.social

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Computer Vision. TTRPGs. Computer vision in space. Rendezvous, proximity operations and docking of satellites. Currently building a game called Twenty Minutes: Hypersonic. Check my pins for link!

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Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Nov 26

You have ten minutes before nuclear missiles hit your country. As the leader, what choices will you make? Can you trust your counsel? Explore that in the #TTRPG, Ten Minutes: Hypersonic.Currently under play testing and free under Creative Commons BY. Art: StarryGeese. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

A group of five people sit around the circular table debating an incoming nuclear strike. There are Manila folders, papers, and a map on the table. Four of the five people are wearing military uniforms. One person is in a suit.

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Kobold Press @koboldpress.com · Sep 9

Kobold Press is hiring!

Social Media Manager: Someone who loves TTRPGs & wants to lead the charge on digital engagement.

Community Manager: A people-focused powerhouse with a passion for RPGs that connects our products & fans.

APPLY TODAY -- koboldpress.com/kobold-pres...

Kobold Press Is Hiring

Social Media Manager About Kobold Press Kobold Press is a renowned independent publisher of tabletop roleplaying games, best known for terrifying monsters, compelling adventures, and 5E-compatible products. Our passion is storytelling—from the dark c

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Qedhup @qedhup.bsky.social · Sep 5

What's this? Working on Voidhome stuff. But not the Cypher version (which is almost done). But my own stand-alone system. Something I've always wanted to polish off. Join me at my Youtube or Twitch (links at linktr.ee/qedhup ).

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Dinky @badgobbo.bsky.social · Sep 4

Going to make a tag for ttrpg games ive been collecting throughout the years and want to finally get through some instead of just letting them sit there

Just gonna use #ttrpg-hoard cause I don't have the juice to make up anything clever. sowwy.

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Wally :3 @mechanicaltrousers.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello gamers! Come play tabletop games @wonderville.nyc with some local game designers. It's gonna be cool and really fun and I bet you will meet your new best friend or something.

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Thought Punks 🎲 TTRPGs + Punk 👩‍🎤 @thoughtpunks.com · Sep 3

Alright #RPGDesign nerds, let's get into some real nitty gritty! Let's talk about some different ways of looking how mechanics are built, in a sense more finely defining crunch and genre emulation. What are your thoughts on this?
thoughtpunks.com/ttr...

#TTRPG #Blog #IndieDev

TTRPG Mechanics Model: Granularity, Modularity, Connectivity, Fidelity

Understanding TTRPG Design Through Four Overlapping Scales When discussing tabletop RPGs, terms like "crunch" or "narrative focus" frequently arise. While useful, these discussions can become muddled, lacking a structured way to examine what makes each game unique. To frame this conversation, we

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DNGN CLUB | Jack Panic @dngnclub.itch.io · Sep 3

Landlord is selling our house with no warning and we have to be out by the end of the month. Making the best of a stressful situation - Shares and reposts appreciated!

a graphic for DNGN CLUB'S emergency moving sale / 14 pdfs for 14 bucks / dngnclub.itch.io

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Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Sep 4

Consider joining my #discord server. I run playtests on all of my wacky creations and conduct research and Development on games by running one-shots of other systems. I would also love to hear what you would want out of a play test community. #ttrpg #ttrpgdevelopment

Invite: discord.gg/b6XFhBMmjE

Join the The Burst Game Design Group Discord Server!

A server for the games produced by The Burst Game Design Group. We are working on three games - We'll Grow Enormous, 20 Minutes : Hypersonic and Orbit Punk. | 12 members

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Bottomless Sarcophagus Studio @bottsarcophagus.bsky.social · Sep 2

Can't believe I didn't reblurb this yet, but this was an absolute blast to work on. @tanblaque.bsky.social and @austinramsaygames.bsky.social were great collaborators and I'm very proud for this to be show off. Go play Beam Saber!

CalazCon! a Mega Game Actual Play with 30 players! @austinramsaygames.bsky.social · Apr 19

First up is the INCREDIBLE new cover art by @tanblaque.bsky.social and @bottsarcophagus.bsky.social (with logo by @oldmanhadrian.bsky.social)! I wanted two artists with different styles so one could make the world and the other the monster, so the latter would be more otherworldly. They killed it!

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Sarah Madsen @unfetteredmuse.bsky.social · Jul 7

I'm thrilled that I can now say my next novel, WHEN THE STARS BLEED, is forthcoming later this year from @falstaffbooks.bsky.social! #amwriting #WtSB

a black hole in the middle of a galaxy

ALT: a black hole in the middle of a galaxy

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Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Sep 1

I need to make some tweaks, but I'll be play testing it again next weekend. I'll ping you when I do. I would love to see an objective third party play the game. I have been the GM for every instance so far.

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🖤🐦‍⬛⚫𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆⚫🐦‍⬛🖤 @fsohns.bsky.social · Aug 26

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO TTRPG ART COMMISSIONING AND LICENSING

It's done! Here is my guide to art commissioning, licensing, and art direction in TTRPGs. It's free to see, has contract and brief templates, and plenty of resources to aid in art literacy in the space.

www.patreon.com/posts/compre...

A Comprehensive Guide to TTRPG Art Commissioning & Licensing | Araukana

Get more from Araukana on Patreon

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juli // ChildishFilipino @juliciel.bsky.social · Aug 29

We might have blown past our expectations a little!

The Beta Version of TACTICS MEMORIAM releases on a pay-what-you-want basis on Monday! We’d rather anything you would give go towards the Kickstarter (opening its pledges soon!) to fund the full book.

So enjoy yourself with what we have made :)

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · Aug 28

The implications (for those who do not understand why we're all suddenly freaking out) is that in the US, if you do not pay the fee to register your copyright, you do not have the same legal protections. @courtneymilan.com did a good thread about this but tl;dr: it impacts the AI lawsuit a lot.

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Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Aug 29

Fixed, thank you!

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Ólafur Waage @olafurw.com · Aug 28

EVE Online knows what's up.

EVE Online @eveonline.com · Aug 28

It's a weird game about surviving in the cold dark of space

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Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Aug 28

*offers hugs* I'm sorry about your back.

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W.H. Arthur RPG—Mud Ghost Estate Redux🔜Kickstarter @wharthur.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is such a cool Tarot-powered TTRPG by one of my favourite game designers! ⛰️
Go back it if you can! ✨

Laurie O'Connel @laurieoc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Now Live!

🏔 A tarot powered mountaineering RPG
🚠 Set on some of the world's deadliest peaks
⛰️ Inspired by your favourite outdoors documentaries
🐐These emojis feel a little pointless but I feel the need to inform everyone there ARE early bird discounts.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lau...

Full Send: A Tarot-Powered Mountaineering RPG

A tarot-powered, trick-taking tabletop RPG where you'll ascend some of the world's legendary peaks, and risk everything in the process.

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Erin Mills @shallow15.bsky.social · Aug 28

@gailsimone.bsky.social! Gail! GAIL!

SPLESBIANS, GAIL!

youtu.be/Fqp2DgQCm9Y?...

Lesbian Space Princess | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters October 31

YouTube video by Fandor

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Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Aug 28

I'm looking for people to playtest Twenty Minutes: Hypersonic. More information here: www.reddit.com/r/lfg/s/Ku4z...

#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign

It's a really fun, intense game about leadership in the face of nuclear war. You aren't certain that the strike is real, what will you do?

From the lfg community on Reddit: [Online][Other][Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM EST/16:30 UTC][Playtest][LGBTQ+ friendly]20 Minutes: Hypersonic - A Fast-Paced, Real-Time TTRPG About Decision-M...

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Sky Crime (Comms: OPEN) @skycrime.bsky.social · Aug 28

Been looking at his WIP for a while
[ #Art / #OCs / #Shadowrun / #TTRPG ]

A sketch of Murtagh "Caliban" Howell, in full body armor and helmet, wielding an automatic shotgun with a drum magazine, and bringing a bulletproof shield to bear as he is being peppered with bullets.

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Stella, Sandwich Enjoyer @evilgoblin.wedding · Aug 28

If you are making an indie RPG and want to make money, you gotta be aware of your target demographic
- Childless Adult Bluey Fans
- People Who Wish They Peaked in Highschool
- Men With Class Action Restraining Orders By All Women
- People With No Souls And Only Number
These are the classic demos.

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sheeperson @sheeperson.bsky.social · Aug 11

Finally submitted my game to @onepagerpgjam.bsky.social !
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH! Create minions, conquer the world, and go mad with your friends!
This is my first (of hopefully many) submissions to a game jam.
sheeperson.itch.io/exponential-...

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Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hey! Nice to meet you!

Daniel Sims @drburst.bsky.social · Aug 28

Happy birthday!

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Matthew John @yuigaron.itch.io · Aug 28

It fucking happened.
I just turned 42.
Shit.
Fuck.
Shit.

Buy something, cheer me up.
Cheer you up.

Matthew John @yuigaron.itch.io · Aug 20

itch.io/s/158394/the...

Bold grungy magenta text on black that says "The 'Holy Shit I'm Gonna be Forty' Sale", but the 40 is badly erased and 42 takes its place.
Beneath it says "28% off everything" and "42% bundle, until Sep 04".

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