@drdetroit.bsky.social
This is going to be a lot of I Was A Teenage Exocolonist and Chuubos Marvellous Wish Granting Engine hyper fixation. I'm not sorry.
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there's a reason Torchship's episode structure begins in media res, explicitly to avoid the problem where players will otherwise hang in high orbit scanning for three sessions
The thing I despise most in a TTRPG—more than "immersion," even—is when people play defensively, which is to say they don't do anything if it's even remotely dangerous for their character. It's especially galling in my games, *since your character literally cannot be killed unless you agree to it.*
December 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
there's a reason Torchship's episode structure begins in media res, explicitly to avoid the problem where players will otherwise hang in high orbit scanning for three sessions
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The final part of our Necromancer Stream is now live, featuring more Greenhearth Necromancer & @strangescaffold.bsky.social's Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3!
While not filled with the undead, CRDM3 has something just as harrowing: insightful game dev jokes.
Watch here: youtu.be/LJcXmd-DjFk
While not filled with the undead, CRDM3 has something just as harrowing: insightful game dev jokes.
Watch here: youtu.be/LJcXmd-DjFk
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The final part of our Necromancer Stream is now live, featuring more Greenhearth Necromancer & @strangescaffold.bsky.social's Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3!
While not filled with the undead, CRDM3 has something just as harrowing: insightful game dev jokes.
Watch here: youtu.be/LJcXmd-DjFk
While not filled with the undead, CRDM3 has something just as harrowing: insightful game dev jokes.
Watch here: youtu.be/LJcXmd-DjFk
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Whether your vibe is colourful flora or weird little guys (complementary), there is a plant for you.
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Whether your vibe is colourful flora or weird little guys (complementary), there is a plant for you.
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Between plant care, potion brewing, and spellcasting, your garden can grow... quite a bit! 📈
With a bevy of tools at your disposal, you can make your balcony garden your own, one full of life or undeath. (Or both!) 🌱💀
With a bevy of tools at your disposal, you can make your balcony garden your own, one full of life or undeath. (Or both!) 🌱💀
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Between plant care, potion brewing, and spellcasting, your garden can grow... quite a bit! 📈
With a bevy of tools at your disposal, you can make your balcony garden your own, one full of life or undeath. (Or both!) 🌱💀
With a bevy of tools at your disposal, you can make your balcony garden your own, one full of life or undeath. (Or both!) 🌱💀
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There are TWO easy ways to support the game:
1. Wishlist the game on Steam
2. Tell your friend who likes gardening/witchcraft/tinkering with layered gameplay systems that interact with each other about the game!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
1. Wishlist the game on Steam
2. Tell your friend who likes gardening/witchcraft/tinkering with layered gameplay systems that interact with each other about the game!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
Greenhearth Necromancer on Steam
Raise a garden — from the dead! Greenhearth Necromancer is a cozy, witchy, semi-idle game about caring for a balcony garden — living and undead plants alike! Grow cute plants, cast spells, and brew po...
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
There are TWO easy ways to support the game:
1. Wishlist the game on Steam
2. Tell your friend who likes gardening/witchcraft/tinkering with layered gameplay systems that interact with each other about the game!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
1. Wishlist the game on Steam
2. Tell your friend who likes gardening/witchcraft/tinkering with layered gameplay systems that interact with each other about the game!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
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👾 Exhibitor spotlight: @silverstringmedia.bsky.social
Meet the devs behind Greenhearth Necromancer and play the demo at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29!
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
Meet the devs behind Greenhearth Necromancer and play the demo at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29!
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
👾 Exhibitor spotlight: @silverstringmedia.bsky.social
Meet the devs behind Greenhearth Necromancer and play the demo at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29!
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
Meet the devs behind Greenhearth Necromancer and play the demo at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29!
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
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I've noted it a lot, I will doubtlessly note it again, how weird it is that the TRPG hobby specifically devotes so much discourse to trying to distance itself from the actual "game" part of the acronym
Game mechanics aren't that special.
There is nothing inherently better about rolling 2d6 vs a d12, rolling over or under a stat for a skill check, or using tokens.
The special part is when you, the designer, noticing how a particular mechanic lets you share a part of the human experience
There is nothing inherently better about rolling 2d6 vs a d12, rolling over or under a stat for a skill check, or using tokens.
The special part is when you, the designer, noticing how a particular mechanic lets you share a part of the human experience
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I've noted it a lot, I will doubtlessly note it again, how weird it is that the TRPG hobby specifically devotes so much discourse to trying to distance itself from the actual "game" part of the acronym
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"but you can't make all of these choices matter you'll be stuck with an exponentially scaling narrative"
even exponential scaling ends if you just keep writing
even exponential scaling ends if you just keep writing
August 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"but you can't make all of these choices matter you'll be stuck with an exponentially scaling narrative"
even exponential scaling ends if you just keep writing
even exponential scaling ends if you just keep writing
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I’ve seen a lot of people say recently that narrative games can’t actually make player choices meaningfully matter because of exponential scaling issues.
To that I say, the first episode of Scarlet Hollow is free.
And if you remain a disbeliever, you can buy the rest of the game and keep playing.
To that I say, the first episode of Scarlet Hollow is free.
And if you remain a disbeliever, you can buy the rest of the game and keep playing.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’ve seen a lot of people say recently that narrative games can’t actually make player choices meaningfully matter because of exponential scaling issues.
To that I say, the first episode of Scarlet Hollow is free.
And if you remain a disbeliever, you can buy the rest of the game and keep playing.
To that I say, the first episode of Scarlet Hollow is free.
And if you remain a disbeliever, you can buy the rest of the game and keep playing.
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👾 Exhibitor spotlight: @neomeruru.bsky.social
Visit BAFTA-nominated game writer and artist Lindsay Ishihiro for original art and graphic novel work at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29! www.lindsayishihiro.ca
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
Visit BAFTA-nominated game writer and artist Lindsay Ishihiro for original art and graphic novel work at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29! www.lindsayishihiro.ca
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
November 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
👾 Exhibitor spotlight: @neomeruru.bsky.social
Visit BAFTA-nominated game writer and artist Lindsay Ishihiro for original art and graphic novel work at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29! www.lindsayishihiro.ca
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
Visit BAFTA-nominated game writer and artist Lindsay Ishihiro for original art and graphic novel work at the Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29! www.lindsayishihiro.ca
Tickets available at vangameexpo.ca
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uwaa i forgot to post that i got this lovely alien! thank you @bkomei.bsky.social 😖
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
uwaa i forgot to post that i got this lovely alien! thank you @bkomei.bsky.social 😖
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In a conversation with GLAAD Gaming, I was a Teenage Exocolonist narrative designer Lindsay Ishihiro reflects on crafting characters with agency, queer representation, and the importance of stories that challenge players to think deeper.
GLAAD Gaming Spotlight: Lindsay Ishihiro Talks Representation, Queer Complexity, and the Politics of Choice in ‘I was a Teenage Exocolonist’ | GLAAD
Northway Games’ I was a Teenage Exocolonist is about growing up, but also about growing wiser. With the majority of its creation having taken place during the pandemic, it is no coincidence that this ...
glaad.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In a conversation with GLAAD Gaming, I was a Teenage Exocolonist narrative designer Lindsay Ishihiro reflects on crafting characters with agency, queer representation, and the importance of stories that challenge players to think deeper.
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We're part of the upcoming @softrains.bsky.social launch celebration / Extra Life fundraising stream!
Join @astroscout.ca & @lucasjwjohnson.bsky.social as they play Greenhearth Necromancer live, chat about the game, and raise money for Sick Kids Hospital!
Join @astroscout.ca & @lucasjwjohnson.bsky.social as they play Greenhearth Necromancer live, chat about the game, and raise money for Sick Kids Hospital!
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We're part of the upcoming @softrains.bsky.social launch celebration / Extra Life fundraising stream!
Join @astroscout.ca & @lucasjwjohnson.bsky.social as they play Greenhearth Necromancer live, chat about the game, and raise money for Sick Kids Hospital!
Join @astroscout.ca & @lucasjwjohnson.bsky.social as they play Greenhearth Necromancer live, chat about the game, and raise money for Sick Kids Hospital!
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ICYMI in our latest devlog: here is the Greenhearth Community Swap market! 🗺
Your spells & potions need ingredients, and you may want to inquire about a new pot or two, and you do have an excess of ghost bee honey... 👻🐝
A place to meet & mingle, the market will be a fixture in your story. 💚
Your spells & potions need ingredients, and you may want to inquire about a new pot or two, and you do have an excess of ghost bee honey... 👻🐝
A place to meet & mingle, the market will be a fixture in your story. 💚
November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
ICYMI in our latest devlog: here is the Greenhearth Community Swap market! 🗺
Your spells & potions need ingredients, and you may want to inquire about a new pot or two, and you do have an excess of ghost bee honey... 👻🐝
A place to meet & mingle, the market will be a fixture in your story. 💚
Your spells & potions need ingredients, and you may want to inquire about a new pot or two, and you do have an excess of ghost bee honey... 👻🐝
A place to meet & mingle, the market will be a fixture in your story. 💚
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💀 A new Greenhearth Necromancer devlog has arrived! 🐝
In this month's edition:
📚 What is a narrative designer?
🙋♀️ Who lives in the Greenhearth co-op?
💬 A semi-idle story!
🧙♀️ A low-magic + modern world...
To learn more about our narrative, read on: tiny.cc/greenhearthd...
In this month's edition:
📚 What is a narrative designer?
🙋♀️ Who lives in the Greenhearth co-op?
💬 A semi-idle story!
🧙♀️ A low-magic + modern world...
To learn more about our narrative, read on: tiny.cc/greenhearthd...
Greenhearth Necromancer - A Necromancer’s Narrative | Devlog #4 - Steam News
This month’s devlog dives into the narrative design of Greenhearth Necromancer!
tiny.cc
October 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
💀 A new Greenhearth Necromancer devlog has arrived! 🐝
In this month's edition:
📚 What is a narrative designer?
🙋♀️ Who lives in the Greenhearth co-op?
💬 A semi-idle story!
🧙♀️ A low-magic + modern world...
To learn more about our narrative, read on: tiny.cc/greenhearthd...
In this month's edition:
📚 What is a narrative designer?
🙋♀️ Who lives in the Greenhearth co-op?
💬 A semi-idle story!
🧙♀️ A low-magic + modern world...
To learn more about our narrative, read on: tiny.cc/greenhearthd...
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I wrote words for this thing about the thing that I'm writing words for! 🌱💀🐝
💀 A new Greenhearth Necromancer devlog has arrived! 🐝
In this month's edition:
📚 What is a narrative designer?
🙋♀️ Who lives in the Greenhearth co-op?
💬 A semi-idle story!
🧙♀️ A low-magic + modern world...
To learn more about our narrative, read on: tiny.cc/greenhearthd...
In this month's edition:
📚 What is a narrative designer?
🙋♀️ Who lives in the Greenhearth co-op?
💬 A semi-idle story!
🧙♀️ A low-magic + modern world...
To learn more about our narrative, read on: tiny.cc/greenhearthd...
Greenhearth Necromancer - A Necromancer’s Narrative | Devlog #4 - Steam News
This month’s devlog dives into the narrative design of Greenhearth Necromancer!
tiny.cc
October 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I wrote words for this thing about the thing that I'm writing words for! 🌱💀🐝
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still thinking about this article today. so many societal ills are caused by people white-washing what actually happens. it's awful to see games do it too.
can't wait for cozy domestic violence simulator or cozy kkk simulator
can't wait for cozy domestic violence simulator or cozy kkk simulator
a wholesome plane has hit the second cozy tower
more like no thoughts to declare
blog.giovanh.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
still thinking about this article today. so many societal ills are caused by people white-washing what actually happens. it's awful to see games do it too.
can't wait for cozy domestic violence simulator or cozy kkk simulator
can't wait for cozy domestic violence simulator or cozy kkk simulator
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It's been quite a while since I wrote anything for fellowship but this morning I had an idea and it felt like a perfect fit for The Cleric
I am gonna absolutely destroy D&D with Fellowship 3e
I am gonna absolutely destroy D&D with Fellowship 3e
![Two custom moves for The Cleric playbook for Fellowship 3e.
Not Today
Touch, Healing
You won’t let anyone die on your watch. When you rush to the side of someone who has every one of their stats currently damaged, you can Heal them. When you use this to heal an enemy, Forge a Bond with them.
Pantheon
Slow
There are more gods that grant power than the one you primarily serve. When you call upon another god from the Pantheon, mark that god, use their effect, then unmark another god. Three of them will be marked at all times. These are not Spells and cannot be restored as such.
[ ] God of Blood: Touch, Weapon. If this deals damage, you Heal.
[ ] God of the Craft: Useful.
[ ] God of the Earth: Ask a question of the land or the trees, and they will answer with truth.
[ ] God of the Harvest: Grant the Giant tag to a Food.
[ ] God of Love: Touch. Forge a Bond with them.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5b2uyt64lxfpkyms43wavpom/bafkreihmu3gte3q7ximv2nhrq2fdz2emetpgz5cfji5gwkbs3ilwcztnhe@jpeg)
October 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It's been quite a while since I wrote anything for fellowship but this morning I had an idea and it felt like a perfect fit for The Cleric
I am gonna absolutely destroy D&D with Fellowship 3e
I am gonna absolutely destroy D&D with Fellowship 3e
we keep joking in our Exocolonist game that Sol acts like she's in control of the situation. Until one day she hears The Child You Were and briefly collapses into ugly crying before getting up and acting like nothing happened
#cmwge
#exocolonist
#teenageexocolonist
#iwate
#iwasateenageexocolonist
#cmwge
#exocolonist
#teenageexocolonist
#iwate
#iwasateenageexocolonist
October 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
we keep joking in our Exocolonist game that Sol acts like she's in control of the situation. Until one day she hears The Child You Were and briefly collapses into ugly crying before getting up and acting like nothing happened
#cmwge
#exocolonist
#teenageexocolonist
#iwate
#iwasateenageexocolonist
#cmwge
#exocolonist
#teenageexocolonist
#iwate
#iwasateenageexocolonist
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Historians will call them good friends who shared a balcony, but we know better. 👭
Sunsprite x Kaffir Fern (Undead Versions!) by our very own UX/UI Designer, Michelle! 💚
Sunsprite x Kaffir Fern (Undead Versions!) by our very own UX/UI Designer, Michelle! 💚
October 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Historians will call them good friends who shared a balcony, but we know better. 👭
Sunsprite x Kaffir Fern (Undead Versions!) by our very own UX/UI Designer, Michelle! 💚
Sunsprite x Kaffir Fern (Undead Versions!) by our very own UX/UI Designer, Michelle! 💚
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Pacific Drive: Whispers in the Woods is Available... Now. 👁
youtu.be/TNbSiVUBJpg
PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox.
youtu.be/TNbSiVUBJpg
PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox.
Pacific Drive: Whispers in the Woods | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Ironwood Studios
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Pacific Drive: Whispers in the Woods is Available... Now. 👁
youtu.be/TNbSiVUBJpg
PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox.
youtu.be/TNbSiVUBJpg
PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox.
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don't write rules about the capability of characters to do the thing your game is about, write rules about the limitations on doing the thing your game is about
What's your number one personal game design principle? And even better - does it have a cool name?
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
don't write rules about the capability of characters to do the thing your game is about, write rules about the limitations on doing the thing your game is about
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blacktabbygames - Twitch
SLAY THE PRINCESS SECOND ANNIVERSARY LIVESTREAM
www.twitch.tv
October 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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A new week dawns, and it brings a new schedule! ✨
Our Tuesday & Friday should look familiar, but Thursdays are about to be more @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social -y! Our next playthrough after 1000xRESIST that starts next week is the time-travelling adventure "Old Skies".
twitch.tv/silverstringmedia
Our Tuesday & Friday should look familiar, but Thursdays are about to be more @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social -y! Our next playthrough after 1000xRESIST that starts next week is the time-travelling adventure "Old Skies".
twitch.tv/silverstringmedia
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A new week dawns, and it brings a new schedule! ✨
Our Tuesday & Friday should look familiar, but Thursdays are about to be more @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social -y! Our next playthrough after 1000xRESIST that starts next week is the time-travelling adventure "Old Skies".
twitch.tv/silverstringmedia
Our Tuesday & Friday should look familiar, but Thursdays are about to be more @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social -y! Our next playthrough after 1000xRESIST that starts next week is the time-travelling adventure "Old Skies".
twitch.tv/silverstringmedia