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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · 4d

Want a #Firefly -themed character sheet for #ironsworn #starforged ? I made a dedicated ship sheet as well, complete with a technobabble oracle for when your crappy compression coil goes bad or the primary buffer panel falls off your ship. Free download: jaderavens.itch.io/starforged-t...

Firefly-themed ship and character sheets for Ironsworn: Starforged

Example ship sheet for Serenity from Firefly

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · 16d

First draft of a #Firefly -themed character sheet for #Ironsworn #Starforged. Feedback welcome! Check out the ongoing development of The 'Verse here: jaderavens.itch.io/starforged-t...

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Aug 28

That’s some rad ludic consonance ✨

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Aug 20

Some folx like using asset cards, some don’t. If you’d rather print all your #ironsworn assets on one sheet, this free tool could do the trick: jaderavens.itch.io/ironsworn-as...

Ironsworn Asset Printouts by JadeRavens

No more juggling asset cards

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Aug 18

Thanks for the shoutout! It’s been a blast being part of the community support for these games.

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Shawn Tomkin @shawntomkin.bsky.social · Aug 17

New blog post: Breaking down the digital apps for Ironsworn and Starforged.

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Going Digital: Apps for Ironsworn and Starforged

Discover the best digital tools for Ironsworn and Starforged, including character keepers, custom asset creators, and full-featured virtual tabletops.

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Aug 6

Inspired by the Campaign Elements oracle in #Starforged and the Story Sheet from #Everspark, Lodestone is a handy way to collect and connect important Truths, Threads, and Elements in your #Ironsworn campaign. Available for free on itch: jaderavens.itch.io/lodestone

Lodestone by JadeRavens

Ironsworn Campaign Sheet

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Tim @olddog.games · Aug 1

Blades '68: Player Principles handout.

A letter-sized handout titled "How to Play Hard and Have Fun in '68". The principles are:
1. Go in boots and all. The campaign will be shorter than you think. Make stuff happen now. Don’t wait, pull the trigger.
2. Dig the other characters. Dial in on the other player characters, pay attention to their narrative, and get your own character involved. Be their fan, or be their foil.
3. Make the GM sweat. Think of the game like a physics toy, and push the levers you have as hard as you can, just to see what happens. Rattle the cage, jump out the window, don’t look down. Move so fast the GM can’t keep up.
4. Sell the punches. Always choose the bigger reaction. Let your character be changed by the world and by the other characters. Let them be upset, emotional, irrational.
5. Fuck around and find out. If your character dies, they can come back as an echo. If they have to retire, you can always make a new character. The crew cannot be stopped. Act first and think later, make bad decisions, let the chips fall where they may.
6: Learn to stop worrying and love consequences. Most rolls are going to have consequences. Wouldn’t it be boring to succeed all the time? Embrace consequences, and create consequences, then roll them up in a giant ball of chaos and surf on top.

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Gareth DAMIAN MARTIN | Jump Over the Age @jumpovertheage.com · Jul 22

This is super cool—makes playing Spindlejack a breeze 🏍️

Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Jul 18

Check out Spindlesheet, my interactive playsheet for the fabulous #Spindlejack #SoloRPG by @jumpovertheage.com! If you're unfamiliar with #CitizenSleeper, it's one of the best interactive fiction games I've ever played—check it out. jaderavens.itch.io/spindle-sheet

Spindle Sheet by JadeRavens

Spindlejack Interactive Playsheet

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Jul 22

Thanks! I’m really glad you like it 🤘 Keep up the great work!

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Jul 18

Check out Spindlesheet, my interactive playsheet for the fabulous #Spindlejack #SoloRPG by @jumpovertheage.com! If you're unfamiliar with #CitizenSleeper, it's one of the best interactive fiction games I've ever played—check it out. jaderavens.itch.io/spindle-sheet

Spindle Sheet by JadeRavens

Spindlejack Interactive Playsheet

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Jul 6

It makes my day to hear that players are enjoying the game. Thanks for your feedback!

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Let's look at Swindle

Ironsworn meets Blades in the Dark

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Jul 2

The Swindle: Solo Heist RPG is now playtesting! Sign up here: jaderavens.substack.com

#theSwindle is a #solorpg of daring heists in a haunted industrial city. It combines the narrative moves of #ironsworn with the thrilling risks of #bladesinthedark, plus innovative twists like Pressure Clocks.

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Cezar Capacle @capacle.bsky.social · Apr 9

Look at this beauty that @jaderavens.itch.io created!

Eversheet, a complete playkit to play Everspark interactively via Google Sheets!

Ain’t that something?

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Mar 27

The Swindle solo heist rpg is coming soon — stay tuned! To receive guaranteed notifications, subscribe to the Jade Ravens newsletter. #theSwindleRPG #heist #solorpg

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The Swindle: Solo Heist RPG is coming soon...

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Mar 26

My website www.jaderavens.com is now live :)

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Feb 27

My first time creating and curating a full set of #oracles for a standalone #ttrpg, and it's a lot of work! Very satisfying to make progress, though. #theswindle #soloheistrpg

Screen grab of spreadsheet cells showing a current count of 83 oracles and 1,311 results.

Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Feb 20

Who are your favorite #solorpg reviewers (blog or video)?

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Cezar Capacle @capacle.bsky.social · Feb 15

*slowly puts pen down* I'll... take a walk outside

Dr. Julie Gurner @drgurner.bsky.social · Dec 24

The struggle is real.

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Feb 14

“while aliens try to eat your face” 🤌 it’s like poetry

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Feb 6

The Iron Atlas spiral-bound edition is now available! Map out your adventures as you explore the vast Ironlands in @shawntomkin.bsky.social's Ironsworn RPG. #ironatlas #ironsworn #rpg #ttrpg #printondemand #lulubooks #fantasymaps jaderavens.itch.io/iron-atlas-o...

Spiral Bound Edition

The Iron Atlas is now available as a spiral-bound edition! Order your copy from Lulu by clicking here ...

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Feb 2

If you don't want to be accused of racism, don't vote for a fucking racist, this isn't exactly rocket science my dudes

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GOP pollster says Trump voters ‘tired’ of being accused of racism

Republican pollster Frank Luntz said on Friday that President Trump’s voters are “tired” of being accused of being sexist and racist. In a discussion about Trump’s remarks linking diversity, equity…

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Jan 31

I’m planning on checking it out after #Severance season 2. (Don’t sleep on that show if you haven’t seen it yet!)

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Jade Ravens @jaderavens.itch.io · Jan 31

Started playtesting my upcoming solo heist RPG, and I’m thrilled to say it’s going well! It’s so gratifying to feel entertained and inspired by something I made, and exciting to share it with the world soon. Also, I guess this serves as the teaser/announcement 📣 #theswindle #solorpg

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Lyla @lyla.bsky.social · Jan 23

ATTN TTRPG WRITERS & EDITORS: We're seeking freelancers the Cosmere RPG! We're making a really neat game and I absolutely adore the team I get to work with daily. The application takes 10-15 minutes. If you want to ensure your submission gets looked at, please get it in before EOD 1/26. More in 🧵

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