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@tabcreations.com

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Developer and publisher of roleplaying games and card games, including Shadows Over Sol, Age of Ambition, Against the Dark Yogi and more! Website: https://tabcreations.com Kickstarter: https://buff.ly/4dYdgi2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tabcreations

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · Sep 10

Missed the #Kickstarter? Late pledges for are open!

#ShadowsOverSol is an award-winning #scifi #horror #TTRPG where you and your team venture into the hungry void of outer space. You'll explore derelict ships, make deals with shady corps and try to survive the horrors hounding your every move.

Shadows Over Sol: Second Edition | Sci-Fi Horror Roleplaying

Dark science fiction tabletop RPG, unveiling a future of conspiracy and horror

www.kickstarter.com

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

In the end, it all comes down to genuine connection. Be yourself, share your passion for games and lift up the cool work others are doing. That’s how you build an audience that cares and sticks around for the long haul. (10/10)

#TTRPGCommunity #SocialMediaTips #IndieDev

Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

When you see a #Kickstarter or #indie game launch you're excited about, share it! Even if it's in a similar genre to yours. Showing you're a fan of the hobby first and a creator second builds immense trust and goodwill. (9/10)

#TTRPG #IndieGameDev #Crowdfunding

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

Think of your Bluesky account as a hub. Use it to point followers to your other content. Tease a dev diary on your blog, link to a playtest actual play on YouTube, or share a cool mood board for your game on Pinterest. (8/10)

#ContentStrategy #TTRPG #Marketing

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

#Bluesky pro-tip: Use Custom Feeds! Find the big TTRPG-focused feeds and become a regular there. It's a direct line to the people most passionate about our niche. It's also one of the best ways to be discovered on this platform. (7/10)

#BlueskyTips #TTRPG #IndieRPG

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

Solicit feedback on your game! It’s a fantastic way to get people talking and make them feel involved in your process. You might even uncover a design blind spot. Just remember to take it all with a grain of salt: it's still your vision. (6/10)

#RPGdesign #Playtesting #GameDesign

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

Be a good neighbor. Your feed shouldn't just be about you. Follow and engage with people you find interesting! Boost their cool art, comment on their design ideas, and participate in conversations. A rising tide lifts all ships. (5/10)

#TTRPGs #CommunityBuilding #Networking #ttrpgsky

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

The Golden Rule: Don't be a jerk. Steer clear of edition wars, flame wars, and bad-faith arguments. That stuff leaves a sour taste and drives people away. Your feed should be a place people want to visit. (4/10)

#TTRPGCommunity #rpg #dnd #community #ttrpgsky

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

Scheduling is vital for consistency. Posting at the right times makes a huge difference. I still recommend skypilot.social for this. The analytics help you find what works and what doesn't. Worth every penny! (3/10)

#ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgsky #rpg #ttrpgcommunity #socialmediatools

SkyPilot - Your Bluesky Growth Engine

Optimize, grow and analyze your Bluesky presence with powerful tools.

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

Make friends, not just contacts. Follow other #TTRPG designers, #writers, and #artists. The #indie scene is incredibly collaborative and supportive. Celebrate their wins, share their #Kickstarter's, and build a real network. Community over competition! (2/10)

#TTRPGCommunity #IndieDev #RPGdesign

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7h

A few weeks ago I posted a thread covering the basics of building a #ttrpg social media presence. I got a bunch of DMs about it.

Great! Let's level up and talk about where to spend those hard-earned social media experience points. (1/10)

#ttrpgsky #dnd #rpg #ttrpgcommunity #indiedev #socialmedia

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 1d

GM Tip: Have backup encounters or events ready in case players deviate from your plan. Improvisation flows easier with a safety net.

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #ttrpgCommunity

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 2d

What's the most hilariously misguided get-rich-quick scheme your party has ever attempted?
#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #meme

A two-panel meme with text "Our party rogue inherited a bit of land, now he thinks farming is just another money making scheme:" showing a man in period farming clothes and cap first saying "I got this selling corn" then gesturing emphatically while saying "Comes out of the fucking ground!" followed by "Nobody wants to tell him it's just honest work".

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 2d

Absolutely!

Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 2d

Our friends at #TerraAlpha are launching their official #ShadowsOverSol #AudioDrama! (38% funding so far!)

Check it out on @Kickstarter.com
👉👉👉 tinyurl.com/48ncxt8r

#scifi #thisisscifi #sciencefiction #voiceacting #podcast #ttrpg #rpg #ttrpgsky #dnd #cast #audiofiction #ttrpgcommunity

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 3d

Progress continues on #ShadowsOverSol 2e. This week we prepared the online SRD for release, fixed a #FoundryVTT bug and finished commissioning the first wave of art.

Read more on our blog
tinyurl.com/3r6w9d5b

#scifi #horror #ttrpg #rpg #dnd #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity

Shadows Over Sol 2e: Week 5

Five weeks in and we're making steady progress on Shadows Over Sol 2e! But rather than leading with the week's accomplishments, let me begin by giving the status of each of the deliverables unlocked b...

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 3d

GM Tip: Build secrets into your world that not even the players' characters are meant to uncover easily. Layers of mystery reward curiosity and encourage exploration.

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #worldbuilding #gaming

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 5d

Raise your hand if you've ever put the triangle in the square hole. 🙋

What the genre that you've seen someone try to wedge into D&D?

#ttrpg #meme #rpg #dnd #ttrpgsky #ttrpgcommunity

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 6d

Wershi village has long been known for its legendary luck, and it up to the heroes to ferret out the sinister figure who seeks to claim its secret.

The Amitra Gemstone is available to buy!
https://buff.ly/3MbX7K9

#ttrpg #againstthedarkyogi #dnd #rpg

A woman with a sword poised to strike. She stands in a beautiful cavern.

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 6d

Congrats to our friends at #TerraAlpha on their official #ShadowsOverSol #AudioDrama reaching 33% funding (so far) on #Kickstarter!

The preview samples and they sound fantastic! If you like #scifi audio dramas, I recommend you check it out!

Terra Alpha: A Sci-Fi Audio Drama

Wake too soon. Die too fast. Trust no one. A survival sci-fi audio drama with full cast, music, and cinematic sound.

www.kickstarter.com

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 7d

Hey #ttrpgCommunity!

What's a common GM habit that you think should be reconsidered or even eliminated?

#ttrpgs #dnd #rpg #gaming

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 8d

GM Tip: Prepare meaningful consequences for failure. A loss shouldn't be the end: it should open new story paths that are equally compelling to explore.

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #gaming

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 9d

How do you handle it when the dice completely derail your planned encounter?
#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #meme

A six-panel meme titled "GMs after an accidental TPK" showing a man in period costume going through stages of realization: first saying "I won", then "I won ??", followed by "WAIT A MINUTE", then "I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO WIN", next "LET ME SEE THE SCRIPT", and finally looking down at papers labeled "medium difficulty encounter".

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 9d

Thanks!

Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 9d

Sharing my Bluesky journey transparently. The last 30 days have shown some solid momentum with 804 new followers, which breaks down to an average of 20.6 per day. Progress is progress! 🛠️ Tracking via @skypilot.social #growth

Bar graph showing follower growth over the past 30 days, amounting to a total of 804 new followers, an average of 20.6 followers per day.

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Tab Creations @tabcreations.com · 9d

We continue to make steady progress on getting #ShadowsOverSol 2e ready for fulfillment. This week's progress includes placing the first physical orders, fixing #FoundryVTT bugs and commissioning art.

Read more on our blog
tinyurl.com/3z87xvra

#scifi #horror #ttrpg #rpg

Shadows Over Sol 2e: Week 4

Mostly things are going well getting Shadows Over Sol 2e ready for fulfillment. Here's what we've accomplished in the last week and what we hope to accomplish in the next.

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