DANIEL D. FOX
@zweihanderrpg.bsky.social
Multiple award-winning game designer. ZWEIHANDER RPG. Nocturne Gothic Horror OSR. Countless licensed kids' board games (Pete the Cat, Very Hungry Caterpillar, I SPY, Dog Man, Daniel Tiger). A miserable little pile of secrets. https://sllswrd.games
Pinned
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Hey, folks, can I both commit capitalism and get a bit personal for a moment? I wanna talk a bit about the upcoming Kickstarter for the fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds.
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
Coming soon: Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition RPG
A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!
www.kickstarter.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Hey, folks, can I both commit capitalism and get a bit personal for a moment? I wanna talk a bit about the upcoming Kickstarter for the fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds.
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
(I'm probably gonna be doing a LOT of this for the next five weeks, so now's your time to mute or unfollow me.)
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
My adventure for #Zweihander, "The Doom of Blackwinter," has been released in Spanish by 77Mundos, under the title "La Condena del Invierno Negro."
77mundos.es/tienda/zweih...
77mundos.es/tienda/zweih...
La Condena del Invierno Negro - 77 Mundos - Juegos de Rol
Los habitantes de Valle de Ethan buscan a un grupo de aventureros que pueda encontrar el paradero de los peculiares incursores drengr que han estado causando estragos en la zona. A medida que los busc...
77mundos.es
January 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM
My adventure for #Zweihander, "The Doom of Blackwinter," has been released in Spanish by 77Mundos, under the title "La Condena del Invierno Negro."
77mundos.es/tienda/zweih...
77mundos.es/tienda/zweih...
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
While I was at PAGE, the Narrator Bundles for the Marvel Multiverse RPG arrived! They look fantastic — I mean, check out that Alex Ross artwork on the screens — and I can't wait to try them out.
January 20, 2026 at 3:43 AM
While I was at PAGE, the Narrator Bundles for the Marvel Multiverse RPG arrived! They look fantastic — I mean, check out that Alex Ross artwork on the screens — and I can't wait to try them out.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Three marginalized freelancers who worked on Zweihander RPG, Flames of Freedom, and Fever Knights (trans, two-spirit, queer) were serially harassed by Jay Dragon.
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Three marginalized freelancers who worked on Zweihander RPG, Flames of Freedom, and Fever Knights (trans, two-spirit, queer) were serially harassed by Jay Dragon.
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
I haven't spoken about this publicly until now, but I and 4 other collaborators for Yazeba's have been in an incredibly exhausting and ethically dubious legal battle for over a year. I'm thankful that Rascal News has officially released our story.
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I haven't spoken about this publicly until now, but I and 4 other collaborators for Yazeba's have been in an incredibly exhausting and ethically dubious legal battle for over a year. I'm thankful that Rascal News has officially released our story.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Some stories are difficult not just because of the effort it takes to tell them, but because of the subject matter. This story is both.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Some stories are difficult not just because of the effort it takes to tell them, but because of the subject matter. This story is both.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
Seven months, six Rascals, five creators, and a dozen drafts, revisions, and versions later... We have a story that is necessary, heartbreaking, and important.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
IF YOU BUILD OVER A PILE OF CORPSES, SOONER OR LATER, YOU'LL BE GRABBED BY THE ANKLE
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
IF YOU BUILD OVER A PILE OF CORPSES, SOONER OR LATER, YOU'LL BE GRABBED BY THE ANKLE
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵
I feel vindication in a way that is hard to grasp. To FINALLY wake up to this. A few of you reached out to me, and I to a few of you, over the last year. So now it's the best time to talk about this.
Buckle up.
🧵
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
I spoke with five artists and writers who felt blindsided and betrayed by the way Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Games handled the future of Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast. What was supposed to be a monumental RPG from a beloved indie publisher will likely never be printed in the same form again.
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I spoke with five artists and writers who felt blindsided and betrayed by the way Jay Dragon and Possum Creek Games handled the future of Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast. What was supposed to be a monumental RPG from a beloved indie publisher will likely never be printed in the same form again.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Our team has been doing this investigation since July. I'm so so proud of the work we do at Rascal to handle stories like this with care and compassion.
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Our team has been doing this investigation since July. I'm so so proud of the work we do at Rascal to handle stories like this with care and compassion.
Three marginalized freelancers who worked on Zweihander RPG, Flames of Freedom, and Fever Knights (trans, two-spirit, queer) were serially harassed by Jay Dragon.
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
Five creators who worked on Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast have spent the past year fighting a legal battle against Possum Creek Games and Steve Jackson Games. Neither the tabletop RPG nor their working relationships survived the fallout.
Battle over Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast contracts leaves the book, relationships, torn apart
Creative collaborators clash with Jay Dragon and Steve Jackson Games over unfair treatment.
www.rascal.news
January 19, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Three marginalized freelancers who worked on Zweihander RPG, Flames of Freedom, and Fever Knights (trans, two-spirit, queer) were serially harassed by Jay Dragon.
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
This extended to several ppl in Jay's TTRPG industry orbit.
I hope this article by @rascal.news gives them the strength to speak out. ✌🏻
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Finally got around to updating ye olde profile page with some fun news: I’ve joined Wizards of the Coast as a Game Designer for Dungeons & Dragons. Much love to everyone who has been part of my journey through TTRPG writing and design land so far – excited to see what this new chapter brings!
January 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Finally got around to updating ye olde profile page with some fun news: I’ve joined Wizards of the Coast as a Game Designer for Dungeons & Dragons. Much love to everyone who has been part of my journey through TTRPG writing and design land so far – excited to see what this new chapter brings!
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
It's an incredibly positive sign for the future of #dnd that Wizards of the Coast hired @jamesjhaeck.bsky.social @barilleon.com and @nirele.bsky.social to the team. Looking forward to great stuff in 2026 and beyond.
January 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM
It's an incredibly positive sign for the future of #dnd that Wizards of the Coast hired @jamesjhaeck.bsky.social @barilleon.com and @nirele.bsky.social to the team. Looking forward to great stuff in 2026 and beyond.
Fiction isn't fluff.
January 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Fiction isn't fluff.
The Westing Game (1979) is arguably the first solo TTRPG
And it's surprising that this book rarely enters the conversation when talking about Lyric RPGs or litRPGs.
Also, we would not have Knives Out or Only Murders in the Building without this book 🔪
And it's surprising that this book rarely enters the conversation when talking about Lyric RPGs or litRPGs.
Also, we would not have Knives Out or Only Murders in the Building without this book 🔪
January 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The Westing Game (1979) is arguably the first solo TTRPG
And it's surprising that this book rarely enters the conversation when talking about Lyric RPGs or litRPGs.
Also, we would not have Knives Out or Only Murders in the Building without this book 🔪
And it's surprising that this book rarely enters the conversation when talking about Lyric RPGs or litRPGs.
Also, we would not have Knives Out or Only Murders in the Building without this book 🔪
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
From Sesame Street
January 15, 2026 at 6:25 PM
From Sesame Street
While waiting for production on Zweihander Reforged, I been working on my answer to "What if ShadowDark/OSE was rewritten into an open source Ravenloft OSR game."
Enter NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR.
And it's at 90% completion.
We have been playtesting this weekly at my house for the last 1.5 yrs 🧵
Enter NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR.
And it's at 90% completion.
We have been playtesting this weekly at my house for the last 1.5 yrs 🧵
January 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
While waiting for production on Zweihander Reforged, I been working on my answer to "What if ShadowDark/OSE was rewritten into an open source Ravenloft OSR game."
Enter NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR.
And it's at 90% completion.
We have been playtesting this weekly at my house for the last 1.5 yrs 🧵
Enter NOCTURNE Gothic Horror OSR.
And it's at 90% completion.
We have been playtesting this weekly at my house for the last 1.5 yrs 🧵
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
human artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
human artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
These Bloody Sails, a 3pp Pirate Borg Zine
What will you find in this zine?
▶ A Wild Nautical Adventure
▶ 8 New Creatures
▶ Ship Chase/Careening Rules
▶ Expanded Travel Rules
▶ The Island of 10,000 Flamingos
▶ 3 Bonus Mini-Adventures
▶ Amazing Original Human Made Art
Check it out here:
What will you find in this zine?
▶ A Wild Nautical Adventure
▶ 8 New Creatures
▶ Ship Chase/Careening Rules
▶ Expanded Travel Rules
▶ The Island of 10,000 Flamingos
▶ 3 Bonus Mini-Adventures
▶ Amazing Original Human Made Art
Check it out here:
Coming soon: Pirate Borg: These Bloody Sails
A wild nautical adventure zine for Pirate Borg full of random tables, rules for travel and chases, and mini adventures for your crew!
www.kickstarter.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
These Bloody Sails, a 3pp Pirate Borg Zine
What will you find in this zine?
▶ A Wild Nautical Adventure
▶ 8 New Creatures
▶ Ship Chase/Careening Rules
▶ Expanded Travel Rules
▶ The Island of 10,000 Flamingos
▶ 3 Bonus Mini-Adventures
▶ Amazing Original Human Made Art
Check it out here:
What will you find in this zine?
▶ A Wild Nautical Adventure
▶ 8 New Creatures
▶ Ship Chase/Careening Rules
▶ Expanded Travel Rules
▶ The Island of 10,000 Flamingos
▶ 3 Bonus Mini-Adventures
▶ Amazing Original Human Made Art
Check it out here:
You can play D&D without combat. But it sucks.
Most of D&D’s game lives inside combat. Classes, subclasses, spells, feats, magic items, rests, XP, challenge math, monster design, encounter balance, resource attrition, tactical positioning.
That is the engine, its design intention.
Most of D&D’s game lives inside combat. Classes, subclasses, spells, feats, magic items, rests, XP, challenge math, monster design, encounter balance, resource attrition, tactical positioning.
That is the engine, its design intention.
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 PM
You can play D&D without combat. But it sucks.
Most of D&D’s game lives inside combat. Classes, subclasses, spells, feats, magic items, rests, XP, challenge math, monster design, encounter balance, resource attrition, tactical positioning.
That is the engine, its design intention.
Most of D&D’s game lives inside combat. Classes, subclasses, spells, feats, magic items, rests, XP, challenge math, monster design, encounter balance, resource attrition, tactical positioning.
That is the engine, its design intention.
If these dingdongs are willing to use stolen art in their TTRPG books, they're also likely to use AI to write their contents.
Just say 🚫 to Gates of Krystalia.
Just say 🚫 to Gates of Krystalia.
Rascal News is the only news site I know who's covered this in more depth. They're paywalled, but you should support them.
They exchanged some email with Dianin who said "All creators today use AI in some form. Saying ‘I don’t use AI’ is a lie."
(Bullshit.)
They exchanged some email with Dianin who said "All creators today use AI in some form. Saying ‘I don’t use AI’ is a lie."
(Bullshit.)
UK Games Expo criticized for promoting RPG with generative AI imagery
Gates of Krystalia’s creators insult commenters, struggle to explain provenance of LLM training material.
www.rascal.news
January 7, 2026 at 9:10 PM
If these dingdongs are willing to use stolen art in their TTRPG books, they're also likely to use AI to write their contents.
Just say 🚫 to Gates of Krystalia.
Just say 🚫 to Gates of Krystalia.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Got a semi-spammy email from Alberto Dianin inquiring about "potential review, feature, or collaboration" of Gates of Krystalia TTJRPG.
Just a reminder that Krystalia's art is stolen via generative AI. There should be more "features" on this.
Here's his complaint of "hateful" anti-AI responses.
Just a reminder that Krystalia's art is stolen via generative AI. There should be more "features" on this.
Here's his complaint of "hateful" anti-AI responses.
From the AI_ART community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the AI_ART community
www.reddit.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Got a semi-spammy email from Alberto Dianin inquiring about "potential review, feature, or collaboration" of Gates of Krystalia TTJRPG.
Just a reminder that Krystalia's art is stolen via generative AI. There should be more "features" on this.
Here's his complaint of "hateful" anti-AI responses.
Just a reminder that Krystalia's art is stolen via generative AI. There should be more "features" on this.
Here's his complaint of "hateful" anti-AI responses.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
#ttrpg event in #brisbane / #ipswich.
Mythic Bastionland, Zweihander , D&D5e, Kids on Bikes and Cartograph
www.springfieldgamers.com/event-detail...
Mythic Bastionland, Zweihander , D&D5e, Kids on Bikes and Cartograph
www.springfieldgamers.com/event-detail...
RPG: Midsummer Night | Springfield Gamers
An afternoon of roleplaying in collaboration with Brisbane Social RPG, bringing you low cost amazing roleplaying opportunities.
Ticketing: Pay on the day. Club members: free. Non-members $5
www.springfieldgamers.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#ttrpg event in #brisbane / #ipswich.
Mythic Bastionland, Zweihander , D&D5e, Kids on Bikes and Cartograph
www.springfieldgamers.com/event-detail...
Mythic Bastionland, Zweihander , D&D5e, Kids on Bikes and Cartograph
www.springfieldgamers.com/event-detail...
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
New year but still job hunting! If anyone has leads on narrative design, writing (video games or tabletop/board games), DEI consulting, or editing; HMU via LinkedIn or I can DM you my email.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
I’m available for work. Currently available for:
Narrative Design
Writing (video game & tabletop)
Consulting (narrative/DEI/editing)
Review and Executive Summary of playable builds
Recruiters welcome to get in touch.
linkedin.com/in/tanyacdep...
Narrative Design
Writing (video game & tabletop)
Consulting (narrative/DEI/editing)
Review and Executive Summary of playable builds
Recruiters welcome to get in touch.
linkedin.com/in/tanyacdep...
linkedin.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
New year but still job hunting! If anyone has leads on narrative design, writing (video games or tabletop/board games), DEI consulting, or editing; HMU via LinkedIn or I can DM you my email.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
Unfortunately, due to past harassment, I don't have a publicly available email address.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Today’s a big for MCDM! Thanks to everyone who made the Crack the Sun crowdfunding campaign a success! It’s gonna be magic! As of today, I’m no longer the Lead Designer of Draw Steel products, and I’m stepping into the role of Game Director of our next RPG, Crows. I can’t wait to play it with you.
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Today’s a big for MCDM! Thanks to everyone who made the Crack the Sun crowdfunding campaign a success! It’s gonna be magic! As of today, I’m no longer the Lead Designer of Draw Steel products, and I’m stepping into the role of Game Director of our next RPG, Crows. I can’t wait to play it with you.
Reposted by DANIEL D. FOX
Have you joined the Company yet? It’s not too late, you can still enlist in the #BlackCompanyTTRPG playtest! ⚔️🎲 Don’t get left behind...your feedback can help shape where the game goes next. Fall in, soldier. #ArcDream
Arc Dream Publishing Launches Public Playtest for The Black Company Roleplaying Game
A deadly, suspenseful RPG based on Glen Cook’s legendary dark fantasy series
www.rascal.news
December 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Have you joined the Company yet? It’s not too late, you can still enlist in the #BlackCompanyTTRPG playtest! ⚔️🎲 Don’t get left behind...your feedback can help shape where the game goes next. Fall in, soldier. #ArcDream