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Tom L
@lagiergear.bsky.social
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Learning to draw, publishing zines. TTRPG nerd, surfing enthusiast on the central coast of CA. Follow along as I try to get my first few TTRPG books self-published! Check out my work - tallertales.games, tomlagier.itch.io, and DriveThru under Taller Tales
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · Aug 5
It's been a while since I've plugged my stuff so here's a brief recap of who I am and what I'm doing!

My name is Tom and I'm working on becoming a 1-stop-shop #ttrpg designer. I'm focused on #Dragonbane right now!
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 1d
Two decks down, two to go (plus a whole mess of labeling)

#ttrpg #osr #cartography #art #maps
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 2d
Forgot me tags!

#ttrpg #dnd #osr #art #learntodraw
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 2d
The only thing left is the map. Taking a fresh stab at it, pretty happy with how it’s going.

Switching from trying to design it to treating it like another illustration was a game changer!
Half complete top-down map of a level of a steamboat
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 6d
*excited shivers*

#ttrpg #osr #Dragonbane
Screenshot of a DriveThruRPG product listing being set up for Bell of the Bog.
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 6d
Final edit is done, front and back covers are done. Just need to revamp the map and we're ready to publish!
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Javmaster @javmaster.bsky.social · 9d
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 9d
Final editing pass coming in for a landing this weekend. Then just need the new map in and we're all buttoned up for a PDF launch!

I've been thinking of some custom #Dragonbane improvised weapon and treasure cards for the Belle, might squeeze those in to the handouts if I get a little extra time.
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 10d
Another report: www.reddit.com/r/technology...

Probably a bug due to a sloppy migration for whatever-this-is but... who knows?
espresso_diva's comment on "Affinity, a Graphics Editing Software Company, has pulled the ability to purchase it's software temporarily."
Explore this conversation and more from the technology community
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 10d
Havent tested myself but it looks like the IAP for a full license is $0 from the mobile apps so... get it while it's hot?

www.reddit.com/r/technology...
cowbutt6's comment on "Affinity, a Graphics Editing Software Company, has pulled the ability to purchase it's software temporarily."
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 10d
I will say I absolutely love the Publisher personas, and it kinda baffles me that in Designer the Pixel persona is way worse than the Pixel persona in Publisher. I could see a 3-in-1 kinda making sense.
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 12d
Honing in on front and back covers. The to-do list for PDF release is getting shorter and shorter 😅

Next major task is a thorough, final edit, and then incorporating the new map and it's #shipit time!

October is gonna be an exciting month....

#ttrpg #osr #art #BelleOfTheBog #Dragonbane
Two images side by side making up the back and front cover of the Belle of the Bog book. The back cover is styled like an old playbill and says: Proud Steam Boat "Belle of the Bog" welcomes you this Fête Debenet. Captail billy invites you to join him for refreshments & libations (hearthnip, puckerwine, gritlick & more), games of chance & skill (fabulous prizes for the shrewd & fortunate), hot jazz ("Jumpin" Jimmy & the Goosenecks). Below that is a brief description of the module - "A whimsical adventure site for Dragonbane and old-school roleplaying systems that will take you and your players on an unforgettable journey" The right image shows the front cover, a moonlit steamboat on murky green water next to a tree, with a cloud of smoke overhead and the words "Belle of the Bog" inside in yellow letters. The name "Tom Lagier" is marked on the hull, and in the lower right corner is the "A Supplement for Dragonbane" logo.
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Is There a Fishing Minigame? @fishingminigames.bsky.social · 14d
WAIT THIS IS SO COOL ACTUALLY
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 15d
It ain't a trip on the Belle unless you cast a line or two with Ernest!

This is the drop target for the fishing minigame I've included.

Inspired by the excellent "A Tactical Simulation of Land Folk Fishers Plumbing the Watery Depths of a Fantastical World" - www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/3...
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 18d
Pregens for Belle: ✅

Came out pretty snazzy if I do say so myself.

#ttrpg #osr #layout #Dragonbane
Screenshot of custom Dragonbane character sheet with pre generated character "Miss Tallulah 'Lula' Bramblefoot", an old halfling thief.
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Yochai Gal @yochaigal.bsky.social · 18d
Coming next summer!
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 19d
The same pile, incidentally, that contains the box with my dice and minis hah
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 19d
My books mostly sit in a pile next to the table. I want something that gets a lil use during the session!
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 19d
The stats in this game are Jump, Smash, and Heft
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 19d
Racing immediately comes to mind. Or platforming (the Mario kind not the social media kind)?
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 19d
Minis are awesome.

Minis don't lend themselves well to the style of play I like.

Cool dice are awesome.

I don't play games with too many dice :(

I yearn for the cool collectible peripheral that works well in positioning-light, roll-light games.
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 20d
Love hearing about stuff like this! Life goals for sure.
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 20d
Done with all the art for the Belle. In fact, done with everything but the maps and handouts (and a quick cover touch-up). Really proud of everything I created here and absolutely cannot wait to push it across the finish line.

#ttrpg #art #learntodraw #osr #Dragonbane
Five small black and white illustrations. A frog-folk fisherman, some sort of swimming winged creature, a shrunken head painted on a door, a man in farmers clothes drinking a beverage and wearing jewelry, and a talking oyster with a head of hair and a bow and smoke leaking out of her mouth
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 22d
I recognize that font!
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 22d
I've got 4 more illustrations to go now that I'm all laid out, just drew up this lovely lady.

I expect these last few to go pretty quick, then there are a few more cleanup tasks, some editing, and integrating the map and I should be able to release!

#art #osr #learntodraw #ttrpg #lineart
Line art drawing of an oyster with eyes, a bow, a ruffled collar, and a head of hair. A whisp of black smoke trickles from her open mouth.
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Tom L @lagiergear.bsky.social · 22d
The vast bulk of my layout is done! Final page count is 74, right on the money.

Let me know if you'd like a copy of the draft PDF to read, I'm still very hungry for feedback.

#BelleOfTheBog #ttrpg #osr
Screenshot of A5 spread showing room 20, the high roller's room, with NPC stats for Cecille Kind, a gambler and con-woman, and a line drawing of a hand of cards.
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