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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 8d

it's a mindset change. We are well too accustomed to stats measuring things. But I find the old stereotypes a little bit worn... I want my mage act forcefully in life as while casting spell!
Never stop trying, though!

Beyond Strength & Dexterity

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 8d

some random musing on #ttrpg design. Character stats, aptitude vs attitude... if you can spot the difference, it's a big one!

Why your game's stats should model attitude

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 15d

It will be hard to wait for it too!

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 15d

Makes sense, of course! But keep up as posted as possible!

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 15d

Out of curiosity, is there any preview document of this new oldschool endeavor of yours? Makes me feel excited!

Why your world_s soul is in the small details

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 15d

Let's start big, but don't forget smaller details (pssst! they make the difference!) #ttrpg #worldbuilding

The Living Chronicle

Nimble Co. | Slay the TTRPG Slog

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 16d

Diggin' through nimblerpg.com a little. I think it could be the perfect tradeoff to run some solo D&D!

#ttrpg #solorpg

Speed up your 5e or other TTRPG game nights! Slay the slog and have more fun with your RPG sessions!

nimblerpg.com

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 22d

Everybody is talking about the prep-less GM, but no one's talking of the prep-less player! No one... so far!
kateplays.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
#ttrpg

The Art of the Prep-Less Player

How to be your table's secret weapon

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 24d

Not really... I mean, a one-shot is a one off gig. By definition! 🤓

Kate Plays 2025.2 by Savvy Donkey Press

Reposted by Kate Korsaro

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 24d

And it finally happened: Volume 2 of Kate Plays is live on itch.io.
It's free, though donations are appreciated. It's a collection of all Substack post from May to August in one convenient package!
#ttrpg #zine #blog

Issue 2025.2 of collected blog posts over at Substack

savvydonkeypress.itch.io

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 24d

And it finally happened: Volume 2 of Kate Plays is live on itch.io.
It's free, though donations are appreciated. It's a collection of all Substack post from May to August in one convenient package!
#ttrpg #zine #blog

Kate Plays 2025.2 by Savvy Donkey Press

Issue 2025.2 of collected blog posts over at Substack

savvydonkeypress.itch.io

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · 29d

Over at bundleofholding.com they are publishing Rifts Worldbook bundles. Are they worth the price?
Never played/owned Rifts... is it fun? Is it any good?

Rifts Land and Sea Bundle

Adventurer! We've resurrected our December 2022 Rifts Land and Sea Bundle, Offer 4 of our five-bundle Rifts World Books Week of sourcebooks for the Rifts tabletop roleplaying game from Palladium Books...

bundleofholding.com

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Sep 10

Linux rules! 🤜🤛

Why randomness is the secret ingredient of great games

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just some random thoughts on some random topic. In #ttrpg space of course

In Praise of Chaos

4 Reasons to ditch the Rule of Cool at your table

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Aug 21

Is it cool? Yes, but... Not really!
Undermine your #ttrpg table with this!
open.substack.com/pub/kateplay...

More Harm Than Good?

The Glimmer of the Bloom, Part 4

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Aug 14

Part 4 of 4 of the Veridian Bloom nugget setting.
In #ttrpg of course!
open.substack.com/pub/kateplay...

Threads of a New Society: Tech, Trade and Trouble

Beyond the Stat Block, Part 4

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jul 17

Part 4 of 4 of my series about better #ttrpg monster.

kateplays.substack.com/p/the-lastin...

The Lasting Impression

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jul 16

A hidden gem?
thedesignmechanism.com/mythic-brita...
#ttrpg #historical #osr

Mythic Britain (PDF)

thedesignmechanism.com

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jul 5

window manager. for simplicity and customization. right now all my PCs are sporting qtile. my workflow skyrocketed.

Beyond the Stat Block, Part 1

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jun 26

Part 1, beautiful folks, of 4. We talk monsters this tim e.

#ttrpg #design

The Mechanical Heart

Character's skills vs. Player's skills

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jun 19

My two cents on the topic of player's skills vs character's skills.

#ttrpg #osr

Roll for Insight: Putting character smarts before player prowess

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jun 7

I've been rewatching star wars and I felt the need of something like that. I like the spiritual dimension injected in here. I can think of endless adventure possibilities, really.

Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jun 7

I had the same feeling! A little bit kitchen sinky, but not unpleasant at all!

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Kate Korsaro @katekorsaro.bsky.social · Jun 7

Reading some Fading suns stuff. I think I like it... Sort of... Maybe... 😊 #ttrpg #scifi