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Best of luck with it! I'll share around when you launch.

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Layout of the page in Tabletop Gaming’s article Indie RPGs

Excited to be in Tabletop Gaming’s Upcoming Indie RPGs article by @giantbrain.co.uk

My pleasure Joe. Game sounds really interesting.

This is incredibly well articulated. Thanks Vincent. I've been driving at this point in reviews recently and hadn't quite found the words.

The rules and rulesets you create don't have to answer to people who don't choose to use them. They have to answer to the people who do choose to use them.

It’s only £25 for the beautiful print book for just a little while longer. Maybe until the end of the weekend? What do you think? Reasonable?

Dungeon Master of None: 393 - Ride or Die with John Harper We don't have games, we got family.  Have you ever wanted to play a Fast & Furious-inspired TTRPG? (of , , and fame) has got you covered. Welcome to Ride or Die, a fast-paced, double-c...

I chatted with Matt & Rob of @dmofnone.bsky.social about Ride or Die, the Fast & Furious movies, classical heroes, and refusing to acknowledge physics when they get in the way of fun. Check out the podcast here: dmofnone.libsyn.com/393-ride-or-...

Game Designer Meetup with Iain McAllister: A Discussion on Board Game Media Interaction · Luma Congratulations, you've made a game! Now you need to get the word out. But how do you go about doing that? Iain McAllister, a tabletop games journalist and…

This is next week at @arworkshop.bsky.social in Edinburgh. I'll give you my perspective on how to contact media types like myself that I hope will help you get your game in front of the right people.

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Wanted to remind everyone that you should feel free to create stuff based on Ex Novo, for Ex Novo, and with Ex Novo (for any purpose) without asking us.

Here's the Ex Novo 3rd party license: www.sharkbombs.com/games/exnovo...

I have a regular indie RPG column in Tabletop Gaming Magazine in the UK. I am always on the lookout for games to include in the forthcoming part of that coliumn. Let me know about your projects coming out in April and beyond!

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Amberspire is out May 6th on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck 🌆

I can’t wait for people to play this game. Working on the narrative and writing hundreds of events for players to experience was a privilege. Nic and the rest of the team have truly made something special ✨

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The March prize competition in aid of Trussell, the UK food bank charity, is live. Tickets are £1, and the prizes are review copies of Looot, Frank's Zoo and The Vibe, all in good condition.

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A banner that says Little but Fierce: Streamlined 5th Edition for Children of All Ages. There’s a preview of the physical book cover and artwork. There’s a quote from Sarah Johnson, Education Consultant that says: “In a sea of electronic alternatives, Little but Fierce stands as an exciting and fun competitor that will delight geeky parents and their children alike.” There are also four photos of the creative team: DC Bradshaw, Catarina Eusébio, Sebastian Yūe and Jennifer Kretchmer.

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Little but Fierce, the streamlined adaptation of 5th Edition for kids, is now live on Kickstarter! 



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The Old King’s Annulment No need to bury the lede: as of this morning, The Old King’s Crown is now in funding for its second printing. If you haven’t read my review, the short version is that Pablo Clark’…

Everybody's talking about the second printing of The Old King's Crown, and rightly so. But I'm more interested in Annulet, the in-universe card game accompanying the campaign. How is it? Does it evoke actual tavern and camp games? Come find out! spacebiff.com/2026/03/03/a...

Appreciate the extra clarity Dan.

But Why Vikings? Games Podcast · Updated fortnightly · Any unanswered questions at your gaming table? Ava Foxfort, Tim Clare, and Iain McAllister mull over tabletop conudrums: from etiquette at the table to recommenda...

A new episode of But Why Vikings? has left the editing suite and will be available Friday. Why not check out our previous shows where we answer ludological questions from listeners! Would you like to send us a question? Please do. Just on here or via DM

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Flippin' Dinosaurs A two player game of Dino survival.

Played this at TTGM live and enjoyed its charming presentation, the push your luck elements with a light smattering of strategy.

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Less than 24 hours to the Little But Fierce launch!

If you have kids in your life who you'd like to introduce to TTRPGs in a fun, inclusive, and kid-friendly way, make sure you follow the kickstarter so you don't miss it!

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We were delighted to get @olddog.games back on the podcast to talk about his new riff on @johnharper.bsky.social BitD, Blades '68 @evilhat.bsky.social

A bright retro future awaits you in this psychedelic crime caper of an update for Blades in the Dark.

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THREEDOM: MYTHIC BASTIONLAND - Old Men Running The World Mythic Bastionland, the latest game in Chris McDowell’s Bastionland series, was one of the best-smelling books we had ever encountered when it arrived last

This week eminent gamesmaster @kierongillen.bsky.social and I got to talking about Mythic Bastionland, which, by sheer chance, we've just played a campaign of!

Hit or *myth*?

I make that joke several times, so please enjoy the repetition.

The Truth is a 3 sided coin - The Giant Brain The Triangle Agency is a game that skewers corporate culture and empowers you with the ability to change reality. But is it good?

Welcome to the rest of your life Agent. Obey the Triangle. @hauntedtable.games #rpgs

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My latest Newsletter is out, rounding up everything I've been playing, what I've been enjoying from fellow media, and more besides. Most of it is free, you just need to sign up to my Patreon.

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Section art for the Bonds mechanic. ;)

I'll be round shortly

The Truth is a 3 sided coin - The Giant Brain The Triangle Agency is a game that skewers corporate culture and empowers you with the ability to change reality. But is it good?

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What an incredibly eloquent response. Brilliant.

Jayme Lawson from Sinners hit the nail on the head and said how I felt with the whole BAFTAs situation.

I've backed plenty of projects where that is not the case. Also you are asking for a load of development for little pay off. It's not like the margins on boardgames are thin or anything.