Jesse Ross
@jesseross.com
I design and develop experiences that bring people together. Creator of Trophy, Girl Underground, and other fine roleplaying games. Minnesotan and DFLer | he/him
https://jesseross.com
https://trophyrpg.com
https://hedgemazepress.itch.io
https://jesseross.com
https://trophyrpg.com
https://hedgemazepress.itch.io
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Jesse Ross
@jesseross.com
· Oct 19
Hi, I’m Jesse and I make tabletop RPGs. You might know me from my games Trophy, Girl Underground, R’lyehwatch, Sunset Kills or others (hedgemazepress.itch.io). I like smallish games where the mechanics reinforce the theme. I’m also a designer and illustrator and I do most of my own art and layout.
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Hey Slugblaster fans! I'm helping make SCRAM CAT MAGAZINE, a Slugblaster fan zine! Got art, trippy fan fiction, or a small supplement you want to share with other fans of the Slugblaster TTRPG?
We're taking pitches until December 31st! Find out more and pitch here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We're taking pitches until December 31st! Find out more and pitch here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hey Slugblaster fans! I'm helping make SCRAM CAT MAGAZINE, a Slugblaster fan zine! Got art, trippy fan fiction, or a small supplement you want to share with other fans of the Slugblaster TTRPG?
We're taking pitches until December 31st! Find out more and pitch here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We're taking pitches until December 31st! Find out more and pitch here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Morning post: the prelaunch page for my next project, the Booklet of Bounties, is now live. Sign up now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mon...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mon...
Coming soon: The Booklet of Bounties
A zine of fantasy fugitives and bounty-hunting scenario seeds.
www.kickstarter.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Morning post: the prelaunch page for my next project, the Booklet of Bounties, is now live. Sign up now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mon...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mon...
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Might do another SCM gift guide this year.
Until then, last year's 2024 guide is still a good resource: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/gift-guide...
Until then, last year's 2024 guide is still a good resource: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/gift-guide...
Skeleton Code Machine Gift Guide
Gift ideas for those who love tabletop board games and roleplaying games, collected from this year's Skeleton Code Machine articles
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Might do another SCM gift guide this year.
Until then, last year's 2024 guide is still a good resource: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/gift-guide...
Until then, last year's 2024 guide is still a good resource: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/gift-guide...
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1. My wife @profbanks.bsky.social is doing Tarot readings for $30, she is great
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
Rusty's House of Swords | Patreon
creating open source worlds and tabletop games
Patreon.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
1. My wife @profbanks.bsky.social is doing Tarot readings for $30, she is great
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
2. You could switch a free Patreon membership to paid for a month Patreon.com/cambanks
3. I do design/dev consults, world building assistance, and mentorship for $50/hour, I’d love to help you out.
Thanks. 💜💜
Pick Me TTRPG
Love-starved Christmas toys are delivered to a home where a child plays favorites.
www.kickstarter.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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I'm thinking about SRDs, but meanwhile...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I'm thinking about SRDs, but meanwhile...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
I want to preview another Warriors of the World Ablaze playbook on the kickstarter!
We've already previewed the Harrow Queen and the Hunting Kite. Which one would you like to see next?
Most likes wins! How about...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
I’m so excited for this expansion to Wassailing. Thanks for letting me play with your Christmas toys, Mike (and thanks for making such good art, Brian)!
Wrapped production of the second expansion zine for The Wassailing!
And what is this? @jesseross.com contributed an entirely new rules component where a cursed forest can take over the Manor … if you ask too much of it, which you will, because you're a sicko.
(Art by @oxsago.bsky.social.)
And what is this? @jesseross.com contributed an entirely new rules component where a cursed forest can take over the Manor … if you ask too much of it, which you will, because you're a sicko.
(Art by @oxsago.bsky.social.)
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I’m so excited for this expansion to Wassailing. Thanks for letting me play with your Christmas toys, Mike (and thanks for making such good art, Brian)!
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All our game PDFs are pay what you want all week!
blackfiskpublishing.com/store
blackfiskpub.itch.io
(And all weeks...)
blackfiskpublishing.com/store
blackfiskpub.itch.io
(And all weeks...)
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
All our game PDFs are pay what you want all week!
blackfiskpublishing.com/store
blackfiskpub.itch.io
(And all weeks...)
blackfiskpublishing.com/store
blackfiskpub.itch.io
(And all weeks...)
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In 2025 I will begin publishing Cairn supplements for third parties, under the moniker Cairn Press.
If you're a writer and want help with editing, layout, or printing I should be able to hook you up with the right people.
My goal is to make more Cairn content and get people paid for their work.
If you're a writer and want help with editing, layout, or printing I should be able to hook you up with the right people.
My goal is to make more Cairn content and get people paid for their work.
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
In 2025 I will begin publishing Cairn supplements for third parties, under the moniker Cairn Press.
If you're a writer and want help with editing, layout, or printing I should be able to hook you up with the right people.
My goal is to make more Cairn content and get people paid for their work.
If you're a writer and want help with editing, layout, or printing I should be able to hook you up with the right people.
My goal is to make more Cairn content and get people paid for their work.
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Writers! Particularly TTRPG writers, but anyone comfortable with fantasy: The Gauntlet Pitch Day is coming December 6th!
Details at the link below.
www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
Details at the link below.
www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
Pitch Day
Pitch Day: The Great Forest We’re taking pitches for our upcoming game, The Lands Remaining ! Pitch Day will be December 6th, 2025. There will be three different Zoom calls you can join to make...
www.gauntlet-rpg.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Writers! Particularly TTRPG writers, but anyone comfortable with fantasy: The Gauntlet Pitch Day is coming December 6th!
Details at the link below.
www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
Details at the link below.
www.gauntlet-rpg.com/pitch-day.html
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We never left the Forest
Happy Friday! We're getting hyped for an upcoming project, looking to crowdfund physical copies in March 2026! That's right, we're getting MORE (unofficial)TROPHY! In partnership with @jesseross.com and @pemetawe.bsky.social, with a stellar list of writers! #TrophyTTPRG #Trophy #TTRPG
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We never left the Forest
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If you'll allow me a Friday Shop Plug, I've got a new lino print in my Summerisle Procession series, and copies of my spooky book defaced with Krampus heads and the like. Reposts extremely welcome (Christmas is coming, lads)...
👁️ slipperyjack.bigcartel.com
👁️ slipperyjack.bigcartel.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If you'll allow me a Friday Shop Plug, I've got a new lino print in my Summerisle Procession series, and copies of my spooky book defaced with Krampus heads and the like. Reposts extremely welcome (Christmas is coming, lads)...
👁️ slipperyjack.bigcartel.com
👁️ slipperyjack.bigcartel.com
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damn @epidiah.bsky.social we did it
Keep my feet on the ground
Keep my head in the clouds
Electrified by the sound
It comes from the down
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Keep my feet on the ground
Keep my head in the clouds
Electrified by the sound
It comes from the down
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
damn @epidiah.bsky.social we did it
Keep my feet on the ground
Keep my head in the clouds
Electrified by the sound
It comes from the down
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
Keep my feet on the ground
Keep my head in the clouds
Electrified by the sound
It comes from the down
www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
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Happy Friday! We're getting hyped for an upcoming project, looking to crowdfund physical copies in March 2026! That's right, we're getting MORE (unofficial)TROPHY! In partnership with @jesseross.com and @pemetawe.bsky.social, with a stellar list of writers! #TrophyTTPRG #Trophy #TTRPG
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy Friday! We're getting hyped for an upcoming project, looking to crowdfund physical copies in March 2026! That's right, we're getting MORE (unofficial)TROPHY! In partnership with @jesseross.com and @pemetawe.bsky.social, with a stellar list of writers! #TrophyTTPRG #Trophy #TTRPG
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"Wretched Escapees From Gisang's Forsaken Comedies"
This illustration thematically previews my next theatre adventure, which I've just sent to print. Yasss.
This illustration thematically previews my next theatre adventure, which I've just sent to print. Yasss.
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Wretched Escapees From Gisang's Forsaken Comedies"
This illustration thematically previews my next theatre adventure, which I've just sent to print. Yasss.
This illustration thematically previews my next theatre adventure, which I've just sent to print. Yasss.
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PAXU is great and all, but you could be at a Spanish con that’s just about The Between (and which is on its second or third year?)
Empieza la #BituinCon25 y @jasoncordova.bsky.social está con nosotras en nuestra convención de #TheBetween #LdS
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
PAXU is great and all, but you could be at a Spanish con that’s just about The Between (and which is on its second or third year?)
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I should have won an ENNIE for making this meme.
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I should have won an ENNIE for making this meme.
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Lilancholy has launched! Help me bring my weird, lyrical, traumatic collection of spells, poetry, and games to play when a fae corners you, to paperback form!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
November 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Lilancholy has launched! Help me bring my weird, lyrical, traumatic collection of spells, poetry, and games to play when a fae corners you, to paperback form!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Our kickstarter is live! We're not making an RPG this time, but a skirmish wargame. Get in on the "angry little sci-fi pig" action:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sst...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sst...
Rebel Trash: Angry, Armed, Alien Swine
A skirmish wargame two-player starter set from Scablands Press.
www.kickstarter.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our kickstarter is live! We're not making an RPG this time, but a skirmish wargame. Get in on the "angry little sci-fi pig" action:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sst...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sst...
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Reporting from the Witch’s Hat Tower.
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Reporting from the Witch’s Hat Tower.
I'm running this at my local con in February and I'm super excited!
The Gardens of Ynn is a point-crawl adventure by @cavegirl.bsky.social set in an ever-shifting extradimensional garden. Perfect for creating a zero-prep session or campaign, no matter the system, as each expedition generates a new route as you explore.
soulmuppet-store.co.uk/products/the...
soulmuppet-store.co.uk/products/the...
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I'm running this at my local con in February and I'm super excited!
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I grew up thinking the bottom could fall out at any moment. Too many folks feel that way right now.
We need Senators that get it - and vote like they give a damn.
We need Senators that get it - and vote like they give a damn.
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I grew up thinking the bottom could fall out at any moment. Too many folks feel that way right now.
We need Senators that get it - and vote like they give a damn.
We need Senators that get it - and vote like they give a damn.
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If you need a high-octane found family heist one-shot, why haven't you tried GOBLIN PROM yet????!?! My players absolutely hung from rafters, heisted a crown, impressed their crushes, disintegrated warthog statues, and peeled out in a mustang. 10/10 from @outridercreative.bsky.social's brain
Goblin Prom by Outrider Creative
A Honey Heist Hack about Teenage Goblins
outrider-creative.itch.io
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If you need a high-octane found family heist one-shot, why haven't you tried GOBLIN PROM yet????!?! My players absolutely hung from rafters, heisted a crown, impressed their crushes, disintegrated warthog statues, and peeled out in a mustang. 10/10 from @outridercreative.bsky.social's brain
So hyped! Let's go!
Here We GO! Come along, my dearies!
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 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
So hyped! Let's go!