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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 13h

Looking for a new solo game? UMBRA is a science fiction map drawing game that tasks you with starting a colony on a hostile alien planet.

Grab a copy of this game by Anna Blackwell, and the whole associated collection, from our store!

#TTRPG #SoloTTRPG #TabletopGaming

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 1d

So shiny you can almost see your face looking back at you! Excellent for a Nat 20, devastating for a critical failure!

Our gargantuan dice come in both purple and red, and are currently 30% off in our online store!

#TTRPG #Dice #GiceGoblin #Dnd #DungeonsAndDragons #GiantDice

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 2d

We carry physical copies of Ryuutama, an RPG developed in Japan by designer Atsuhiro Okada.

It is set in a world where the "NPCs" of the village—the bakers, farmers, shopkeepers and healers—set off on a wonderful adventure exploring a fantasy world together.

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 3d

Awakened is an underutilized 5th level spell that grants creatures and plants intelligence, mobility and the capability of speech.

This book is an exploration of numerous fully illustrated characters who have become awakened and now roam the world with their own backstory, goals, and ambitions.

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 4d

The world of Myriad has a number of unique regions, each with their own quirks and places to discover,

One of these is Forcosia, a dense, serene woodland with winding oaks and a treacherous forest floor littered with ancient ruins from bygone ages. At the center sleeps the Great Tree.

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Czepeku @czepeku.bsky.social · 10d

We've joined forces with Power Word Meal—a charity initiative to raise money to help feed children and families in areas affected by war and famine.

100% of the money raised goes to saving lives, and every $0.80 donated is 1 meal delivered.

Donate here: sharethemeal.org/en-us/challe...

Power Word Meal: Save Lives with the TTRPG Community

No child should go hungry. Together, we can provide the support to save vulnerable lives and secure a future for each other and our planet. Everyone who donates to this campaign can receive a free PDF...

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 5d

A loosely organized group of independent merchant families and employers, Hawkers are the direct hook-up for a myriad of goods or services in Arcon.

This group are just one many can find within Arcon: City of Neon Daylight, the System Agnostic Cyberpunk Setting by Kienna Shaw and Jason Cutrone

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 6d

Me, everyday:

#TTRPG #TabletopGaming #DnD5e DungeonsAndDragons

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 7d

If you want to preorder with the book, go here!!

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Pre-order How to GM Romance on BackerKit

Set your hearts ablaze. Learn to make romance in your tabletop games accessible, fun, and easy for everyone at the table. Including 🔧mechanics,🖋️how-to essays,🎲tables, &🎨art created by leading designe...

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 7d

We have a small stock of our Hopeless Romantic pin badges available on our site!

Made alongside the upcoming book, How to GM Romance, a guidebook for making romance in tabletop games accessible, fun, and easy for everyone at the table.

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Who will you give yours to?

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 8d

If you are looking to emulate the Dark Souls or Soulsian style in your game, this book supplement for Embers of the Forgotten Kingdom will provide you with a number of rules options to bring your forlorn realm to life.

Pick up a PDF copy from our store and dive in today!

#TTRPG #DnD #DarkSouls

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 10d

90 mins left to back the 2026 baby bestiary calendar #dnd #ttrpg

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Baby Bestiary 2026 Calendar

Bring in the new year, with another slate of amazing Baby Bestiary illustrations. This year illustrated by Koit Paales, and aimed to give you a bit of video game nostalgia.

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 10d

Our Owlbear Fight pins are the perfect addition to your backpack, lanyard or jacket. It's giving "Yeah I'm cute, but don't cross me!"

#TabletopGaming #Owlbear #EnamelPins #DnD #DnD5e #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 11d

Did you know you can grab yourself a 3 book bundle of Anna Blackwell's solo map making games on our site!

This bundle gets you a physical copy of DELVE, RISE, and UMBRA at a discounted price.

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#TTRPG #SoloGame #TabletopGaming

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Emberwick (Carson Daniel) @emberwickart.bsky.social · 12d

It’s true! There are rats in the margins :)

Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 12d

"Tales from Myriad is exquisitely done. It could easily stand alone as an art book. Even the rats in the margins have their own personalities. Well done to the creator!"

The reviews for Tales From Myriad speak for themselves, have you checked it out yet?

#TalesFromMyriad #TabletopGaming #TTRPG

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 12d

"Tales from Myriad is exquisitely done. It could easily stand alone as an art book. Even the rats in the margins have their own personalities. Well done to the creator!"

The reviews for Tales From Myriad speak for themselves, have you checked it out yet?

#TalesFromMyriad #TabletopGaming #TTRPG

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 13d

Cleo the Tressym doesn't appreciate you suggesting that she's looking a bit bedraggled this morning.

#TTRPG #TabletopGaming #Awakened #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 14d

Just 20 dollars and we will smash through $10k on the campaign for the Baby Bestiary Calendar!

Who can get us over the line?

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#TTRPG #BabyBestiary #Backerkit #DnD

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 15d

"Flying solo, or as a squadron, Phytocopter weaves through the forest, protecting the upper canopy from aerial threats."

Have you checked out Animon Story yet?

#TTRPG #AnimonStory #TabletopGaming #GottaCatchEmAll

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 16d

So, I think that with a bit of "Graphic design is my passion" inspiration, we have stumbled upon a new character, Owlbernie Sanders.

He is asking you to back the Baby Bestiary Calendar on Backerkit! 👇

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#TTRPG #DnD5e #BabyBestiary #Backerkit #TabletopGaming

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 17d

"With their constant inner heat, the amiable Capyrene are able to turn any body of water into a heated bath pool."

Animon Story has so many potential animon creatures that you can create, or you can choose from the samples provided in the core book!

#TTRPG #TabletopGaming #AnimonStory

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 18d

There are 5 classes to choose from in Hyper Light Drifter. The Delver seeks to explore the ruins and depths of the world.

They specialize in the Exploration discipline, that encompasses overland travel and navigating the environment.

#TTRPG #Drifter #TabletopGaming

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 19d

It's the weekend! What adventures are you going on with your friends this Sunday?

We're disappearing into the world of Myriad, sure hope nothing bad happens.

#TTRPG #TalesFromMyriad #TabletopGaming

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Metal Weave Games @metalweavegames.com · 19d

“Tell me you did not miss that shot!” Scorpio screeched into their earpiece in disbelief, now in hot pursuit of a man who should’ve been a corpse by now."

Have you checked out Arcon: City of Neon Daylight? This system agnostic cyberpunk setting is the perfect book for you to pick up now!

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Sword & Key ⚔️🎃 @swordandkey.bsky.social · 20d

Sword & Tea is now live!
Join us for a chat about Tales from Myriad - a fantasy game made to be accessible to new players and refreshing for veteran players!
If you love games with a focus on exploration and getting the best wardrobe, you won't want to miss this!

Live now on twitch.tv/sword_and_key

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