Jason Pitre
@genesisoflegend.bsky.social
RPG Designer, Publisher, Bureaucrat, Canadian, Acadian, Bi, Podcaster and coffee-lover.
Yup. Here is another lovely example of the evolutionary, refinement of game design. The section of Daggerheart titled Pitfalls to Avoid is remarkably useful and a clear sign of effective playtesting. Show people both the best practices and the mistakes folks make.
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Yup. Here is another lovely example of the evolutionary, refinement of game design. The section of Daggerheart titled Pitfalls to Avoid is remarkably useful and a clear sign of effective playtesting. Show people both the best practices and the mistakes folks make.
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Reminder that we're doing a short holiday market campaign where you can get discounted bundles of great games like Lovecraftesque, Wreck This Deck, Last Fleet, Bite Marks, Flotsam: Adrift Amongst The Stars (plus loads of our zines available as add-ons!)
Only a week left before it ends.
Only a week left before it ends.
We are taking part in Backerkit's holiday market, where you can get bundles of our games at discounted prices.
Choose from the eldritch bundle, the space bundle, the urban fantasy bundle or go all-in and get the MEGA bundle.
Check it out!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Choose from the eldritch bundle, the space bundle, the urban fantasy bundle or go all-in and get the MEGA bundle.
Check it out!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Black Armada Christmas TTRPG bundles
TTRPG bundles including:
* The eldritch bundle: Lovecraftesque and all its expansions!
* The urban fantasy bundle: Bite Marks and Wreck This Deck!
* The space bundle: Last Fleet and Flotsam!
Plus our...
www.backerkit.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Reminder that we're doing a short holiday market campaign where you can get discounted bundles of great games like Lovecraftesque, Wreck This Deck, Last Fleet, Bite Marks, Flotsam: Adrift Amongst The Stars (plus loads of our zines available as add-ons!)
Only a week left before it ends.
Only a week left before it ends.
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Hey #ttrpgcommunity,
We're at #PAXUnplugged! Come find us at booth # GH-63C and support our incredible international indie designers!
We're over 150 members strong and carry a mix of all things table top, including TTRPGs, LARPs, card and board games!
We're at #PAXUnplugged! Come find us at booth # GH-63C and support our incredible international indie designers!
We're over 150 members strong and carry a mix of all things table top, including TTRPGs, LARPs, card and board games!
November 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Hey #ttrpgcommunity,
We're at #PAXUnplugged! Come find us at booth # GH-63C and support our incredible international indie designers!
We're over 150 members strong and carry a mix of all things table top, including TTRPGs, LARPs, card and board games!
We're at #PAXUnplugged! Come find us at booth # GH-63C and support our incredible international indie designers!
We're over 150 members strong and carry a mix of all things table top, including TTRPGs, LARPs, card and board games!
I am happy to report that we finally have another #RPGDesignPanelcast episode out where @gengelstein.bsky.social explains the fundamentals of boardgame design, from back in 2024. Expect more seminars shortly!
Episode 384: Board Game Design Fundamentals | RPG Design Panelcast
Recorded at Metatopia 2024
Presented by Geoff Engelstein
This session will go over the core processes and skills required for successful game design. While intended for people in the early stages of t...
genesisoflegend.podbean.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I am happy to report that we finally have another #RPGDesignPanelcast episode out where @gengelstein.bsky.social explains the fundamentals of boardgame design, from back in 2024. Expect more seminars shortly!
Have you heard about Once More Into the Void? This beautiful game was designed by @temporalhiccup.bsky.social using the Firebrands Framework and deserves your love. Perfect for holiday gift-giving and tariff-free for Americans! www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Once-M...
www.indiepressrevolution.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Have you heard about Once More Into the Void? This beautiful game was designed by @temporalhiccup.bsky.social using the Firebrands Framework and deserves your love. Perfect for holiday gift-giving and tariff-free for Americans! www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Once-M...
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, I affirm that trans rights are human rights, and trans people are and always have been a vital part of the LGBTQ+ community.
I honor and remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence and discrimination and rededicate myself to fight for trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
I honor and remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence and discrimination and rededicate myself to fight for trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, I affirm that trans rights are human rights, and trans people are and always have been a vital part of the LGBTQ+ community.
I honor and remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence and discrimination and rededicate myself to fight for trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
I honor and remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence and discrimination and rededicate myself to fight for trans rights. 🏳️⚧️
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I am truly and genuinely so glad you asked!
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I am truly and genuinely so glad you asked!
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
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Indie TTRPG publishers; here is another absurdly huge font bundle to consider picking up for your personal collection. They tend to give you a lot of potential value for your buck, and are clearly licensed for commercial use.
creativemarket.com/saltandpeppe...
creativemarket.com/saltandpeppe...
The HUGE Font Bundle (98% OFF) SALE, a Sans Serif Font by Salt & Pepper Designs
creativemarket.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Indie TTRPG publishers; here is another absurdly huge font bundle to consider picking up for your personal collection. They tend to give you a lot of potential value for your buck, and are clearly licensed for commercial use.
creativemarket.com/saltandpeppe...
creativemarket.com/saltandpeppe...
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Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Our All Fonts Pack is on sale again for 30 days! All 1200+ fonts we've ever made, commercial use, one low price. Pay once and use the fonts forever for game dev, TTRPGs, web comics, videos, streams, merchandise, whatever! ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack #gamedev #fonts
I can't believe it took me this long to figure out why Daggerheart felt so familiar. It is basically a highly evolved and refined version of Dungeon World. PBTA foundation for a D&D type of gameplay. The stat blocks finally made it connect for me.
November 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I can't believe it took me this long to figure out why Daggerheart felt so familiar. It is basically a highly evolved and refined version of Dungeon World. PBTA foundation for a D&D type of gameplay. The stat blocks finally made it connect for me.
A friendly reminder to my friends and colleagues; the kickstarter campaign for Apocalypse World: Burned Over is going strong and now is a good chance to show your support to @megueyb.bsky.social and @lumpley.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A friendly reminder to my friends and colleagues; the kickstarter campaign for Apocalypse World: Burned Over is going strong and now is a good chance to show your support to @megueyb.bsky.social and @lumpley.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Genesis of Legend Publishing is currently playtesting La Fine Fleur, our Flowerpunk TTRPG using the Firebrands Framework. If you would like test this neat new game in development and point out any thorns, sign up at the following link: forms.gle/Hfq8HsfsgFyU...
La Fine Fleur - Playtest Signup
La Fine Fleur is a flowerpunk game of revolution and power in Orchyd City. We are looking for a small number of playtesters to try out this new game using the firebrands framework. If you are interest...
forms.gle
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Genesis of Legend Publishing is currently playtesting La Fine Fleur, our Flowerpunk TTRPG using the Firebrands Framework. If you would like test this neat new game in development and point out any thorns, sign up at the following link: forms.gle/Hfq8HsfsgFyU...
I have finally gotten to the excellent section after the replay where the designers ask GMs to consider whether all example gm made the correct rulings. Excellent pedagogy that helps GMs understand how many rulings are typically done by the GM. It echoes Blades in the Dark and Apocalypse World.
November 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I have finally gotten to the excellent section after the replay where the designers ask GMs to consider whether all example gm made the correct rulings. Excellent pedagogy that helps GMs understand how many rulings are typically done by the GM. It echoes Blades in the Dark and Apocalypse World.
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Make Defiance Rolls, collect Empowerment, and rewrite the roles of women in fairytales, myths, and folklore in Virgins & Vixens. #ttrpg
goldenlassogames.com...
goldenlassogames.com...
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Make Defiance Rolls, collect Empowerment, and rewrite the roles of women in fairytales, myths, and folklore in Virgins & Vixens. #ttrpg
goldenlassogames.com...
goldenlassogames.com...
I have to say the layout choices in the Daggerheart example of play are excellent. It is a little thing but putting all the mechanics as little boxed callouts within the replay format is quite helpful.
November 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I have to say the layout choices in the Daggerheart example of play are excellent. It is a little thing but putting all the mechanics as little boxed callouts within the replay format is quite helpful.
UPS may have decided to gouge me for brokerage fees but this is one fine set of books. Thanks @biohazardjeff.bsky.social and @slavetothehat.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
UPS may have decided to gouge me for brokerage fees but this is one fine set of books. Thanks @biohazardjeff.bsky.social and @slavetothehat.bsky.social
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I've been playing around with the new Affinity Studio since it was released. TLDR; It's good. Very good. How long will it stay that way? It's still too early to tell.
Some background, my first impressions, and my wishlist are all here: www.explorersdesign.com/affinity-imp...
Some background, my first impressions, and my wishlist are all here: www.explorersdesign.com/affinity-imp...
Affinity Studio First Impressions
Is Affinity Studio the right software for tabletop rpg designers?
www.explorersdesign.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I've been playing around with the new Affinity Studio since it was released. TLDR; It's good. Very good. How long will it stay that way? It's still too early to tell.
Some background, my first impressions, and my wishlist are all here: www.explorersdesign.com/affinity-imp...
Some background, my first impressions, and my wishlist are all here: www.explorersdesign.com/affinity-imp...
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If you want more awesome things to help you make your games, @pandiongames.com probably did THE coolest one (that we know of)! There's A LOT of stuff to help you get started and make sure you have all you need!
pandiongames.itch.io/ttrpg-design...
pandiongames.itch.io/ttrpg-design...
TTRPG Design Project Templates by Pandion Games
A whole project structure in a zip file
pandiongames.itch.io
November 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
If you want more awesome things to help you make your games, @pandiongames.com probably did THE coolest one (that we know of)! There's A LOT of stuff to help you get started and make sure you have all you need!
pandiongames.itch.io/ttrpg-design...
pandiongames.itch.io/ttrpg-design...
A proof of Songfall Survivors has been ordered, so now we just wait and see how it shakes out!
November 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A proof of Songfall Survivors has been ordered, so now we just wait and see how it shakes out!
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The IGDN’s Diversity Sponsorship has long supported emerging developers from marginalized backgrounds. After a pause in 2025 to revitalize the program under new leadership, we're excited to be re-launching in 2026! That effort begins right here, with your help!
www.gofundme.com/f/support-di...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-di...
Donate to iTDF Diversity Scholarship, organized by Allison Cole
For over a decade, the IGDN’s Diversity Sponsorship program has provided support and resources… Allison Cole needs your support for iTDF Diversity Scholarship
www.gofundme.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The IGDN’s Diversity Sponsorship has long supported emerging developers from marginalized backgrounds. After a pause in 2025 to revitalize the program under new leadership, we're excited to be re-launching in 2026! That effort begins right here, with your help!
www.gofundme.com/f/support-di...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-di...
How cute. I think I just got hit by UPS tariffs that don't even apply to the package. Fun times.
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
How cute. I think I just got hit by UPS tariffs that don't even apply to the package. Fun times.
Au moins la météo m'inspire de travailler sur "Tire toi une bûche" en français.
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Au moins la météo m'inspire de travailler sur "Tire toi une bûche" en français.
And snow it begins.
November 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
And snow it begins.
Raph is revealing several university level courses worth of information in this blog post alone. Save it and give yourself time to really digest the lessons within. #GameDesign
Game design is simple, actually. Except when it isn't. Here are the 12 things you need to know.
Game design is simple, actually
So, let’s just walk through the whole thing, end to end. Here’s a twelve-step program for understanding game design. One: Fun There are a lot of things people call “fun.” But most of them are not useful for getting better at making games, which is usually why people read articles like this. The fun of a bit of confetti exploding in front of you, and the fun of excruciating pain and risk to life and limb as you free climb a cliff are just not usefully paired together.
www.raphkoster.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Raph is revealing several university level courses worth of information in this blog post alone. Save it and give yourself time to really digest the lessons within. #GameDesign