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Verdant Core, as it goes...
I write games, I think about games, sometimes I play games.
Escapee to Portugal, cat servant / dog fascinator.
Games and stuff: https://verdant-core.itch.io
(yeah, Spriggans)
I write games, I think about games, sometimes I play games.
Escapee to Portugal, cat servant / dog fascinator.
Games and stuff: https://verdant-core.itch.io
(yeah, Spriggans)
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Treasured Possessions by Verdant Core
A fantasy TTRPG about possessing mortals
verdant-core.itch.io
Do you want to play a spirit, possessing the mortal beings around you? Do you want to bend reality to your whim?
With quick character and NPC generation and a simple action resolution mechanic, Treasured Possessions is a light playing-card powered fantasy RPG.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
With quick character and NPC generation and a simple action resolution mechanic, Treasured Possessions is a light playing-card powered fantasy RPG.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
If you haven't checked out FLAIL! by @gamesomnivorous.bsky.social so far, then do yourself a favour and get in there! It exciting, chaotic, loud and *a lot of fun*. Smiling as I delve... gamesomnivorous.com/pages/flail
Flail
We are a game design studio specialised in crafting tabletop artefacts.
gamesomnivorous.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:51 PM
If you haven't checked out FLAIL! by @gamesomnivorous.bsky.social so far, then do yourself a favour and get in there! It exciting, chaotic, loud and *a lot of fun*. Smiling as I delve... gamesomnivorous.com/pages/flail
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TTRPG friends, Matt, our friend and community member @nurdrocks.bsky.social has been taken by ICE while his back was turned, peacefully protesting. Matt is the founder of Justice Frontline Aid that provides aid & education in the MN community. I've linked the video footage below. Do not stay silent.
January 24, 2026 at 7:38 PM
TTRPG friends, Matt, our friend and community member @nurdrocks.bsky.social has been taken by ICE while his back was turned, peacefully protesting. Matt is the founder of Justice Frontline Aid that provides aid & education in the MN community. I've linked the video footage below. Do not stay silent.
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I've just released a cursed, handmade tarot Deck for The Lost Bay RPG! You should check it out!
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wren-the-forrester.itch.io/querents-gui...
The Querent's Guide to the Edgelands by Wren The Forrester
A Handmade Oracle Deck for The Lost Bay
wren-the-forrester.itch.io
January 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I've just released a cursed, handmade tarot Deck for The Lost Bay RPG! You should check it out!
wren-the-forrester.itch.io/querents-gui...
wren-the-forrester.itch.io/querents-gui...
Almost two years ago, I wrote a small zine of ridiculous doors for fantasy games. This is one of my favourite ones (and I need to put it into a dungeon).
January 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Almost two years ago, I wrote a small zine of ridiculous doors for fantasy games. This is one of my favourite ones (and I need to put it into a dungeon).
New year, new blog. This one about using clocks in games.
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Hammer Time! Using clocks in role-playing games
I've been thinking about clocks in the context of role-playing games recently, and I have had some thoughts. Let's start off with; what is a clock? The dictionary might be our friend here:Or not, I gu...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
New year, new blog. This one about using clocks in games.
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Typing up some tables and accidentally mistyped 'plants' and now there's a power that says:
Grow/shrivel pants
And honestly? I might leave it that way...
Grow/shrivel pants
And honestly? I might leave it that way...
December 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Typing up some tables and accidentally mistyped 'plants' and now there's a power that says:
Grow/shrivel pants
And honestly? I might leave it that way...
Grow/shrivel pants
And honestly? I might leave it that way...
A random job table for a super-light set of cyberpunk rules I wrote a year ago. I'm busy copying stuff I made ages ago in Perchance to use as dice tables.
#ttrpg #cyberpunk
#ttrpg #cyberpunk
![A set of d6 lists for creating cyberpunk jobs. The lists are:
JOB (steal, destroy, get info about, replace, hinder, expose)
TARGET (a person, some data, a vehicle, new tech, resources, a valuable)
OWNER/EMPLOYER (a corp, a gang, a star, other runners, the police, an Artificial Mind)
COMPLICATION (the police, robots, corpos, guards, it's a setup, another attempt taking place)
LOCATION (at an office, at a bar, in the wastes, at the port, at a black market clinic, at a strip mall)
PAYOFF (increased reputation, a ton of money, restricted tech, owed a favour, have a debt removed, actionable intel)
Roll on each list, the job is to [JOB] [TARGET] that belongs to [OWNER]. The complication is [COMPLICATION] and the action takes place at [LOCATION]. The employer is [EMPLOYER] and the payoff is [PAYOFF].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bvrjhphpza5skhtogwim2p22/bafkreiawfjgjburpq3n6bg6bpv3drivw4fmcvzrp3oul27cdmim4lruzle@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A random job table for a super-light set of cyberpunk rules I wrote a year ago. I'm busy copying stuff I made ages ago in Perchance to use as dice tables.
#ttrpg #cyberpunk
#ttrpg #cyberpunk
In the last 9 hours, I gained 35 new followers. That's lovely, but I'm also wondering *what did I do*?
December 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In the last 9 hours, I gained 35 new followers. That's lovely, but I'm also wondering *what did I do*?
And here we are, in the hoovering period after Christmas, where the only thing you can eat is the leftovers of things you made in the days before.
For lunch, I had a nut roast (from Christmas Day) sandwich with a slice of camembert. Old food has less calories, I really hope...
For lunch, I had a nut roast (from Christmas Day) sandwich with a slice of camembert. Old food has less calories, I really hope...
December 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
And here we are, in the hoovering period after Christmas, where the only thing you can eat is the leftovers of things you made in the days before.
For lunch, I had a nut roast (from Christmas Day) sandwich with a slice of camembert. Old food has less calories, I really hope...
For lunch, I had a nut roast (from Christmas Day) sandwich with a slice of camembert. Old food has less calories, I really hope...
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Reader, we funded.
🚨NEW WEIRD GAME KLAXXON🚨
ECO MOFOS sets sail!!
Windwaker meets Waterworld in this rules light procedure-heavy TTRPG for solo and group play. Smash Corpo Schemes while discovering Monsters and Mecha lurking beneath the waves, guzzling ambergris to learn new spells.
tinyurl.com/yfryeat8
ECO MOFOS sets sail!!
Windwaker meets Waterworld in this rules light procedure-heavy TTRPG for solo and group play. Smash Corpo Schemes while discovering Monsters and Mecha lurking beneath the waves, guzzling ambergris to learn new spells.
tinyurl.com/yfryeat8
November 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Reader, we funded.
You want instant characters? Villagers? Adventurers? Folk on the road? Wizards? What about settlements? And a deck of cards that shuffles when it's drawn, perhaps? Some generators for Treasured Possessions here: verdant-core.itch.io/generators-f...
Treasured Possessions Generators by Verdant Core
Tools for NPCs, settlements, spirits, etc.
verdant-core.itch.io
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
You want instant characters? Villagers? Adventurers? Folk on the road? Wizards? What about settlements? And a deck of cards that shuffles when it's drawn, perhaps? Some generators for Treasured Possessions here: verdant-core.itch.io/generators-f...
Time to get in on this, only a short time to go! DURF is a fantastic game, and the expanded version looks like it's going to be AMAZING!
DURF Expanded just hit another stretch goal: the bestiary will get 50 more monsters! 🔥
If you back the project you get to tell me what kind of beasties you would love to see in this expansion! :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/emi...
If you back the project you get to tell me what kind of beasties you would love to see in this expansion! :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/emi...
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Time to get in on this, only a short time to go! DURF is a fantastic game, and the expanded version looks like it's going to be AMAZING!
Do you want to play a spirit, possessing the mortal beings around you? Do you want to bend reality to your whim?
With quick character and NPC generation and a simple action resolution mechanic, Treasured Possessions is a light playing-card powered fantasy RPG.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
With quick character and NPC generation and a simple action resolution mechanic, Treasured Possessions is a light playing-card powered fantasy RPG.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
Treasured Possessions by Verdant Core
A fantasy TTRPG about possessing mortals
verdant-core.itch.io
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Do you want to play a spirit, possessing the mortal beings around you? Do you want to bend reality to your whim?
With quick character and NPC generation and a simple action resolution mechanic, Treasured Possessions is a light playing-card powered fantasy RPG.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
With quick character and NPC generation and a simple action resolution mechanic, Treasured Possessions is a light playing-card powered fantasy RPG.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
Are you looking for random encounters? I can help! I wrote a set of encounters, 52 each for 8 terrains (and random magic items), and you can find them here (they're free!). It has the worst itch page image, but it is the worst picture *drawn by a human*. verdant-core.itch.io/wilderness-e...
Wilderness Enjoyment Guide by Verdant Core
Random Encounter Tables
verdant-core.itch.io
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Are you looking for random encounters? I can help! I wrote a set of encounters, 52 each for 8 terrains (and random magic items), and you can find them here (they're free!). It has the worst itch page image, but it is the worst picture *drawn by a human*. verdant-core.itch.io/wilderness-e...
There's definitely something joyous about writing your own game and modules and then running them for people.
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
There's definitely something joyous about writing your own game and modules and then running them for people.
Emiel's expanded version of DURF is on Kickstarter right now - it's a great system, and you REALLY should back it right now.
October 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Emiel's expanded version of DURF is on Kickstarter right now - it's a great system, and you REALLY should back it right now.
Woo-hoo! My vibe for The Lost Bay is live in the online character generator! Mermaids rock, in every sense.
The Lost Bay online character generator has now the first 3rd party vibe, the Mermaid by @verdantcore.bsky.social
How cool is this Vibe?
How cool is this Vibe?
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Woo-hoo! My vibe for The Lost Bay is live in the online character generator! Mermaids rock, in every sense.
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If you enjoyed a game on Itch, leave a comment!
Honestly, it really brightens a creator's day. And it's a big encouragement for others who may be interested in getting that game.
Itch hides reviews from the game page, so I find comments more useful in the long run.
Like a game? Comment away!
Honestly, it really brightens a creator's day. And it's a big encouragement for others who may be interested in getting that game.
Itch hides reviews from the game page, so I find comments more useful in the long run.
Like a game? Comment away!
September 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
If you enjoyed a game on Itch, leave a comment!
Honestly, it really brightens a creator's day. And it's a big encouragement for others who may be interested in getting that game.
Itch hides reviews from the game page, so I find comments more useful in the long run.
Like a game? Comment away!
Honestly, it really brightens a creator's day. And it's a big encouragement for others who may be interested in getting that game.
Itch hides reviews from the game page, so I find comments more useful in the long run.
Like a game? Comment away!
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afternoon bump cause I gotta sling some game zines - and you can snag a neat art card too
perplexingruinsshop.bigcartel.com
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September 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
afternoon bump cause I gotta sling some game zines - and you can snag a neat art card too
perplexingruinsshop.bigcartel.com
perplexingruinsshop.bigcartel.com
As I've just published another pamphlet adventure, this feels like a good moment to plug the game I wrote, Treasured Possession; a playing-card powered fantasy TTRPG of spirits and their mortal hosts. You can find it here: verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
Treasured Possessions by Verdant Core
A fantasy TTRPG about possessing mortals
verdant-core.itch.io
September 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As I've just published another pamphlet adventure, this feels like a good moment to plug the game I wrote, Treasured Possession; a playing-card powered fantasy TTRPG of spirits and their mortal hosts. You can find it here: verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
A fair bit is going on in Treasured Possessions land since I released the game.
The first 3rd party module was released 🥳, I'm writing a couple of pamphlets and a longer module and we've also started a PBP game over on the Discord server.
Would you like to play spirits, inhabiting mortal bodies?
The first 3rd party module was released 🥳, I'm writing a couple of pamphlets and a longer module and we've also started a PBP game over on the Discord server.
Would you like to play spirits, inhabiting mortal bodies?
I’ve just released Treasured Possessions! A fantasy role playing game using playing cards, characters are spirits who can possess mortal beings to interact with a world inhabited by goblins, wizards and ethereal beings.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
Treasured Possessions by Verdant Core
A spirited TTRPG about protecting your village
verdant-core.itch.io
August 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A fair bit is going on in Treasured Possessions land since I released the game.
The first 3rd party module was released 🥳, I'm writing a couple of pamphlets and a longer module and we've also started a PBP game over on the Discord server.
Would you like to play spirits, inhabiting mortal bodies?
The first 3rd party module was released 🥳, I'm writing a couple of pamphlets and a longer module and we've also started a PBP game over on the Discord server.
Would you like to play spirits, inhabiting mortal bodies?
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It's been a rough couple of week friends, for a moment lets ignore it and focus on fun stuff!
Serving Up Disasters has passed £2500 with 128 Backers!
I didn't expect my kitchen nightmares x brindlewood bay passion project to do so well🥰Thank you all so much
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
Serving Up Disasters has passed £2500 with 128 Backers!
I didn't expect my kitchen nightmares x brindlewood bay passion project to do so well🥰Thank you all so much
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
Serving Up Disaster - A TTRPG of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES
Can this famous and fiery TV Chef work with the Staff to save these failing restaurants?
www.kickstarter.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It's been a rough couple of week friends, for a moment lets ignore it and focus on fun stuff!
Serving Up Disasters has passed £2500 with 128 Backers!
I didn't expect my kitchen nightmares x brindlewood bay passion project to do so well🥰Thank you all so much
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
Serving Up Disasters has passed £2500 with 128 Backers!
I didn't expect my kitchen nightmares x brindlewood bay passion project to do so well🥰Thank you all so much
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mol...
I’ve just released Treasured Possessions! A fantasy role playing game using playing cards, characters are spirits who can possess mortal beings to interact with a world inhabited by goblins, wizards and ethereal beings.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
Treasured Possessions by Verdant Core
A spirited TTRPG about protecting your village
verdant-core.itch.io
August 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I’ve just released Treasured Possessions! A fantasy role playing game using playing cards, characters are spirits who can possess mortal beings to interact with a world inhabited by goblins, wizards and ethereal beings.
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
verdant-core.itch.io/treasuredpos...
Releasing a game that I've been working on for three years tomorrow and having a last minute panic. 😅
August 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Releasing a game that I've been working on for three years tomorrow and having a last minute panic. 😅
Aargh! Spent time drawing skeletons, scanning and making a template so they'll fold and stand up. Printed, cut, trimmed, folded, went to get the glue stick to put them together.
No glue stick.🤦
No glue stick.🤦
June 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Aargh! Spent time drawing skeletons, scanning and making a template so they'll fold and stand up. Printed, cut, trimmed, folded, went to get the glue stick to put them together.
No glue stick.🤦
No glue stick.🤦