Johannes
@johanneso.bsky.social
Story Games Enthusiast,
veteran in roleplaying and larp
veteran in roleplaying and larp
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If you would put together a kind of 2026 calendar for #ttrpg designers, what moments of the year stand out to you? #ZineMonth? #rpgenesis? The ongoing kickstarter for #ApocalypseWorld?
January 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
If you would put together a kind of 2026 calendar for #ttrpg designers, what moments of the year stand out to you? #ZineMonth? #rpgenesis? The ongoing kickstarter for #ApocalypseWorld?
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This is accurate, but also feels backwards, which is a little bit odd to say.
There are a LOT of complicated factors Involved in this, but one of the weirdest and most disruptive is a sense that RPGs are an unwelcome activity, *even while doing them*.
There are a LOT of complicated factors Involved in this, but one of the weirdest and most disruptive is a sense that RPGs are an unwelcome activity, *even while doing them*.
The "traditional" structure of TTRPGs puts an enormous amount of pressure on the GM to learn/refine & very little on the players.
Which is somehow seen as more reasonable than spreading the load of learning/contribution across the whole table.
Broader implications about community in there, y'all.
Which is somehow seen as more reasonable than spreading the load of learning/contribution across the whole table.
Broader implications about community in there, y'all.
January 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This is accurate, but also feels backwards, which is a little bit odd to say.
There are a LOT of complicated factors Involved in this, but one of the weirdest and most disruptive is a sense that RPGs are an unwelcome activity, *even while doing them*.
There are a LOT of complicated factors Involved in this, but one of the weirdest and most disruptive is a sense that RPGs are an unwelcome activity, *even while doing them*.
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follow the page for The Endtimes Trilogy if you like weird storygames, GMless games, games with a GMPC who's a total jerk, games with playing cards, games with tarot cards, games with dice, games inspired by Krasznahorkai books, games inspired by 10 cloverfield lane, anthology trilogies, zines, etc
The Endtimes Trilogy is coming to #zinetopia & #zinemonth in February! Follow the page now!
I'm bringing three interesting new tabletop rpgs about the end of the world. They play great standalone, or pair nicely as a three part apocalyptic anthology.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
I'm bringing three interesting new tabletop rpgs about the end of the world. They play great standalone, or pair nicely as a three part apocalyptic anthology.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Get Ready for The Endtimes Trilogy
From Adam Bell Games - Get Ready for The Endtimes Trilogy
www.backerkit.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
follow the page for The Endtimes Trilogy if you like weird storygames, GMless games, games with a GMPC who's a total jerk, games with playing cards, games with tarot cards, games with dice, games inspired by Krasznahorkai books, games inspired by 10 cloverfield lane, anthology trilogies, zines, etc
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The Civil TTRPG discourse guide
Via the magic of ice cream
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Year I first designed an RPG: ~1995.
Year I first discovered indie RPGs: 2002.
Year I first did a game jam: also 2002 (Game Chef 1).
Year I first sold something at GenCon: 2006.
Year I first made a significant profit: 2025.
You never have to stop making games, even if it never becomes your day job.
Year I first discovered indie RPGs: 2002.
Year I first did a game jam: also 2002 (Game Chef 1).
Year I first sold something at GenCon: 2006.
Year I first made a significant profit: 2025.
You never have to stop making games, even if it never becomes your day job.
December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Year I first designed an RPG: ~1995.
Year I first discovered indie RPGs: 2002.
Year I first did a game jam: also 2002 (Game Chef 1).
Year I first sold something at GenCon: 2006.
Year I first made a significant profit: 2025.
You never have to stop making games, even if it never becomes your day job.
Year I first discovered indie RPGs: 2002.
Year I first did a game jam: also 2002 (Game Chef 1).
Year I first sold something at GenCon: 2006.
Year I first made a significant profit: 2025.
You never have to stop making games, even if it never becomes your day job.
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I went through my journals and did my #JournalGaming #Wrapped 🖊️📓 for 2025 ‼️
Journaling Games Played: 12
Pages written: 202.8
Games played to completion: 4 (33%)
(cont'd!)
Journaling Games Played: 12
Pages written: 202.8
Games played to completion: 4 (33%)
(cont'd!)
December 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I went through my journals and did my #JournalGaming #Wrapped 🖊️📓 for 2025 ‼️
Journaling Games Played: 12
Pages written: 202.8
Games played to completion: 4 (33%)
(cont'd!)
Journaling Games Played: 12
Pages written: 202.8
Games played to completion: 4 (33%)
(cont'd!)
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I saw a chart about commitment to AI, and unsurprisingly the US was far in the lead, and it really drove home an key emotion driving the grift.
The *idea* of the U.S. as number one is so powerful that we have effectively made up a category we can be number one in, and it MUST BE TRUE.
The *idea* of the U.S. as number one is so powerful that we have effectively made up a category we can be number one in, and it MUST BE TRUE.
December 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I saw a chart about commitment to AI, and unsurprisingly the US was far in the lead, and it really drove home an key emotion driving the grift.
The *idea* of the U.S. as number one is so powerful that we have effectively made up a category we can be number one in, and it MUST BE TRUE.
The *idea* of the U.S. as number one is so powerful that we have effectively made up a category we can be number one in, and it MUST BE TRUE.
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For this book, I wrote an essay about "How to GM Romance" when you're asexual - because I'm asexual and find it frustrating to live in a world where sex and romance are an assumed and “necessary” part of any meaningful relationship.
I'm SO happy you can all read this now. 🫶
I'm SO happy you can all read this now. 🫶
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
For this book, I wrote an essay about "How to GM Romance" when you're asexual - because I'm asexual and find it frustrating to live in a world where sex and romance are an assumed and “necessary” part of any meaningful relationship.
I'm SO happy you can all read this now. 🫶
I'm SO happy you can all read this now. 🫶
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Our PDF for How To GM Romance is out! We did it @kiennas.bsky.social @naladraws.com @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social @erfjordan.bsky.social @metalweavegames.com
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our PDF for How To GM Romance is out! We did it @kiennas.bsky.social @naladraws.com @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social @erfjordan.bsky.social @metalweavegames.com
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
So proud of what we've done. 🥰
cover art by @defenestratin.bsky.social
Check it out here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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2025 marks our 20th year in business! In that time we've made a ton of games -- this isn't all of them by a long shot! We're deeply grateful to all the fans who've supported us.
To celebrate, save 20% off every single thing in our webstore, now through December 12th.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
To celebrate, save 20% off every single thing in our webstore, now through December 12th.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
2025 marks our 20th year in business! In that time we've made a ton of games -- this isn't all of them by a long shot! We're deeply grateful to all the fans who've supported us.
To celebrate, save 20% off every single thing in our webstore, now through December 12th.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
To celebrate, save 20% off every single thing in our webstore, now through December 12th.
evilhat.com/roleplaying-...
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You're into RPGs.
You've maybe played one this year, or ten, or... sixty-two?
What if you told us about them?
Like, in a blog post, or on here. Tell us what you played, maybe for how long. You could say if you liked them and why. You could even hand out awards.
Welcome to The #Endies2025.
You've maybe played one this year, or ten, or... sixty-two?
What if you told us about them?
Like, in a blog post, or on here. Tell us what you played, maybe for how long. You could say if you liked them and why. You could even hand out awards.
Welcome to The #Endies2025.
The Endie Awards
#Endies2025
ladytabletop.wordpress.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
You're into RPGs.
You've maybe played one this year, or ten, or... sixty-two?
What if you told us about them?
Like, in a blog post, or on here. Tell us what you played, maybe for how long. You could say if you liked them and why. You could even hand out awards.
Welcome to The #Endies2025.
You've maybe played one this year, or ten, or... sixty-two?
What if you told us about them?
Like, in a blog post, or on here. Tell us what you played, maybe for how long. You could say if you liked them and why. You could even hand out awards.
Welcome to The #Endies2025.
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Finally, someone acknowledges BPG's *unhinged* back catalog!
In all seriousness, it's a very good review of Desperation, and I hope it means more people will check out the game. I helped make the Roll20 version and I'm very proud of it!
In all seriousness, it's a very good review of Desperation, and I hope it means more people will check out the game. I helped make the Roll20 version and I'm very proud of it!
"I adore #Desperation. It's proof, as if it was needed, that designer @jmstar.bsky.social is an absolute legend, a titan of the tabletop scene. And together with the rest of the team at publishers Bully Pulpit, they've put together like, a gothic narrative train set." - @itsquinns.bsky.social
Quinns Quest Reviews: The Boxed RPG Special!
YouTube video by Quinns Quest
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Finally, someone acknowledges BPG's *unhinged* back catalog!
In all seriousness, it's a very good review of Desperation, and I hope it means more people will check out the game. I helped make the Roll20 version and I'm very proud of it!
In all seriousness, it's a very good review of Desperation, and I hope it means more people will check out the game. I helped make the Roll20 version and I'm very proud of it!
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Despite not being at PAX U, im experiencing the reinvigoration of those who did attend and remembering the power of human connection. We're a scattered community with the majority of our discussion taking place online, but theres literally nothing like interpersonal communication with another nerd.
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Despite not being at PAX U, im experiencing the reinvigoration of those who did attend and remembering the power of human connection. We're a scattered community with the majority of our discussion taking place online, but theres literally nothing like interpersonal communication with another nerd.
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I had missed this publication, Game Wrap! There are three volumes out on larp design (mostly) from North America. gamewrap.interactiveliterature.org
Welcome – Game Wrap
gamewrap.interactiveliterature.org
November 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I had missed this publication, Game Wrap! There are three volumes out on larp design (mostly) from North America. gamewrap.interactiveliterature.org
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Must remember to link to this here Kickstarter landing page so folks can follow if they desire: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
Coming soon: Swords Without Master
A ttrpg of strange sorceries, brutal violence and astounding wonder by Epidiah Ravachol.
www.kickstarter.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Must remember to link to this here Kickstarter landing page so folks can follow if they desire: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unw...
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
And remember to use my powers of mesmerism to instill within their hearts just such a desire.
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Black Armada Games is bringing 3 new #ttrpg zines to #Dragonmeet this year:
Fists of Fury - Karate Kid inspired, PBTA game.
Three Sheets To The Wind - A reality TV rpg where you play the badly-behaved crew of a luxury yacht.
Sunrise - GMless optimistic post-apocalypse/community building game.
Fists of Fury - Karate Kid inspired, PBTA game.
Three Sheets To The Wind - A reality TV rpg where you play the badly-behaved crew of a luxury yacht.
Sunrise - GMless optimistic post-apocalypse/community building game.
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Black Armada Games is bringing 3 new #ttrpg zines to #Dragonmeet this year:
Fists of Fury - Karate Kid inspired, PBTA game.
Three Sheets To The Wind - A reality TV rpg where you play the badly-behaved crew of a luxury yacht.
Sunrise - GMless optimistic post-apocalypse/community building game.
Fists of Fury - Karate Kid inspired, PBTA game.
Three Sheets To The Wind - A reality TV rpg where you play the badly-behaved crew of a luxury yacht.
Sunrise - GMless optimistic post-apocalypse/community building game.
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not dire, but i'm raising some money to cover expenses this month (plus i love doing these) so: trueform portraits! $200 gets you an ophan, seraph, or weird mech according to your aesthetics (+$50 will get you a little human portrait to go along with it!) no design too complex! [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
not dire, but i'm raising some money to cover expenses this month (plus i love doing these) so: trueform portraits! $200 gets you an ophan, seraph, or weird mech according to your aesthetics (+$50 will get you a little human portrait to go along with it!) no design too complex! [email protected]
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if angels/mechs are a little steep for you right now, consider getting a $50 freak! same email ^_^
November 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
if angels/mechs are a little steep for you right now, consider getting a $50 freak! same email ^_^
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The Rogue Stands Alone!
Join @epidiah.bsky.social this coming Sunday, November 9, to try out the many-player, one-Rogue version of Swords Without Master. Drop-ins and new players welcome!
Join our Discord: discord.com/invite/cgJa5...
Scheduling Post: discord.com/channels/130...
Join @epidiah.bsky.social this coming Sunday, November 9, to try out the many-player, one-Rogue version of Swords Without Master. Drop-ins and new players welcome!
Join our Discord: discord.com/invite/cgJa5...
Scheduling Post: discord.com/channels/130...
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Rogue Stands Alone!
Join @epidiah.bsky.social this coming Sunday, November 9, to try out the many-player, one-Rogue version of Swords Without Master. Drop-ins and new players welcome!
Join our Discord: discord.com/invite/cgJa5...
Scheduling Post: discord.com/channels/130...
Join @epidiah.bsky.social this coming Sunday, November 9, to try out the many-player, one-Rogue version of Swords Without Master. Drop-ins and new players welcome!
Join our Discord: discord.com/invite/cgJa5...
Scheduling Post: discord.com/channels/130...
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I make things because I can be honest and nuanced and messy through the things I make. It’s for my own self expression and sometimes if I’m lucky, it’s to feel seen and to connect with the audience.
And other times, I also make things for money and recognition when it’s necessary.
And other times, I also make things for money and recognition when it’s necessary.
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I make things because I can be honest and nuanced and messy through the things I make. It’s for my own self expression and sometimes if I’m lucky, it’s to feel seen and to connect with the audience.
And other times, I also make things for money and recognition when it’s necessary.
And other times, I also make things for money and recognition when it’s necessary.
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Hi friends! I am now booking editing and proofreading projects starting in January 2026 and beyond.
You might have seen my name listed on the credits page of over 50 tabletop games, including...
You might have seen my name listed on the credits page of over 50 tabletop games, including...
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Hi friends! I am now booking editing and proofreading projects starting in January 2026 and beyond.
You might have seen my name listed on the credits page of over 50 tabletop games, including...
You might have seen my name listed on the credits page of over 50 tabletop games, including...
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Here We GO! Come along, my dearies!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Apocalypse World: Burned Over
The 3rd edition of the groundbreaking original.
www.kickstarter.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Here We GO! Come along, my dearies!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
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A week from now I'm going to be at Metatopia. It'll be my 25th Double Exposure con, and my 8th or 9th Metatopia (I lose count). Here's some tips:
October 31, 2025 at 4:34 AM
A week from now I'm going to be at Metatopia. It'll be my 25th Double Exposure con, and my 8th or 9th Metatopia (I lose count). Here's some tips:
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Very proud of this one, would love for more people to check it out!
October 29, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Very proud of this one, would love for more people to check it out!
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Ok, so up front, this is a response to another post, but it's not intended as a sub-skeet. The original poster has disabled quote posting, and I am interpreting that as (very reasonably) looking to avoid internet drama and I want to respect that.
October 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ok, so up front, this is a response to another post, but it's not intended as a sub-skeet. The original poster has disabled quote posting, and I am interpreting that as (very reasonably) looking to avoid internet drama and I want to respect that.