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Nick Baran. Breaker Press Games. Designer of the 3rd party, grimdark survival-horror setting of Stennard for DCC RPG, and the miniature skirmish game, Broken Contract. XVX. Linktree: https://t.co/nrMsPqyosZ

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I don't think I ever saw this toy!

27.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Robbie! And yeah, that's exactly how the class came to be. Now its a staple at my table!

27.02.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sorcerous Scrutinies: Canine 2.0 The Canine 2.0 A Player Character Class for DCC RPG 2024 Breaker Press Games A halfling moneylender poked impatiently at a slowly cooking ...

This blog post by Tyler Broor breaks down where he and his players have used The Canine 2.0 class at the table and he ties it into a story of the grief of losing his own loving companion, Duke. Its a wonderfully honest review and touching at the same time.

tylerbroor.blogspot.com/2026/02/sorc...

27.02.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Back in 2017/2018, when I discovered DCC RPG I stumbled upon Crawl! Fanzine. This zine solidified that this community was the RPG space where I belonged. This is an auto-back for me.

23.02.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same!

23.02.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for dropping the link!

14.02.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
RPG Ramblings: Nick Baran Interview
RPG Ramblings: Nick Baran Interview YouTube video by RPG Ramblings

The other day I got to sit down with Jeff Jones of RPG Ramblings. We chatted gor an hour and a half about gaming, music, the punk scene, paid GMing, my home campaign, and other bits you might find interesting. Check it out if that sounds rad to you. youtu.be/MYiAmesMsxQ?...

14.02.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unnatural Selections Volume 4 Part 4 of the expandable post-apocalyptic monster collection for Mutant Crawl Classics or any DCC or D20 style system!

Proud to be the 19th 😎 on @BackerKit for Unnatural Selections Volume 4. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...

11.02.2026 13:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Scales of Fortune, A Kobold class zine When is bad luck good? A Kobold class zine crammed with luck flavored items, abilities, & creatures. Introduces Jinxes, a new use for Luck! Also includes alternate subterranean birth augury, a sword &...

Check out Cole Busse's SCALES OF FORTUNE on Backerkit. ~32 pages of Kobold goodness. He's got a lot of great ideas and really put a ton of passion into this project. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

09.02.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. I try!

09.02.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the signal boost!

07.02.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
RPG Overview 286 The Stennard Courier Vol. 2 + Map - Check out Rabid Dogs Vol. 3 on Kickstarter!
RPG Overview 286 The Stennard Courier Vol. 2 + Map - Check out Rabid Dogs Vol. 3 on Kickstarter! YouTube video by RPG Overviews

Brandon from RPG Overviews did a fantastic and very flattering overview of The Stennard Courier Vol. 2 and the Stennard Town Map. Check it out and Like and Subscribe to his channel! youtu.be/od8C_02jhbw?...

06.02.2026 03:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DCCRPG modules with three plastic flies atop them

DCCRPG modules with three plastic flies atop them

Nick @breakerpressgames.bsky.social gave me a handful of flies at my last GaryCon. Apparently he has <not> been body-snatched…yet.

04.02.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I need to stock back up. My fly reserves are running low! πŸ˜…

04.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rabid Dogs Vol. 3 Zine with Collector's Box A DCC RPG-compatible zine full of new classes and special rules in a collector's box.

How can I forget @breakerpressgames.bsky.social of Stennard fame for #DungeonCrawlClassics A kickstarter for Zine Month that wraps up Rabid Dogs WITH a Collectors Box.
Dive into Stennard, but beware! Ain't nothing to eat but grubs & sometimes they bite back!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...

04.02.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Homepage - Analog Union

If you are into indie games, sign up for analogunion.com

03.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Done.

04.02.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm a superfan of @reverenddak.bsky.social !

04.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two green pamphlets with black inky art. The Greystalker, an NPC and The Stennard Constable, judge rules compatible with DCC.

Two green pamphlets with black inky art. The Greystalker, an NPC and The Stennard Constable, judge rules compatible with DCC.

imma super fan of @breakerpressgames.bsky.social

04.02.2026 05:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Just with the Rabid Dogs series. I've written 14 classes. I think that's enough.

03.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rabid Dogs Vol. 3 Zine with Collector's Box A DCC RPG-compatible zine full of new classes and special rules in a collector's box.

Its time for the 3rd and final installment of Rabid Dogs! A labor of love, this zine fuses my love of DCC RPG with my punk roots to combine rules with essays and anecdotes about the music and scene that shaped me.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...

02.02.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

5 Jobs I've Had
1. Paperboy
2. Leasing Consultant
3. Furniture Staging Warehouse Manager
4. Games Workshop Retail Manager
5. Record / Game Store Clerk

Bonus Job: Food Co-Op Front End and Grocery Manager

29.01.2026 06:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spellburn's DCC March Madness 2026 Nominations Everyone one loves March Madness. Especially the Madness! The Judges J of Spellburn are now taking your suggestions on what adventures and supplements from Goodman Games and 3rd Party Publishers (3P...

Its time for Spellburn's March Madness event. Take some time to throw some love at your favorite DCC/MCC/XCC 3rd party creators to give them a boost! docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/...

29.01.2026 06:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a small stack of other Stennard zines and stuff. The Leech, The Proselytizer, The Stennard Courier Vol. 2, Stennard Record Sheets, Stennard Town Map, and Night Falls on Tower Jenulane.

a small stack of other Stennard zines and stuff. The Leech, The Proselytizer, The Stennard Courier Vol. 2, Stennard Record Sheets, Stennard Town Map, and Night Falls on Tower Jenulane.

Forgot to post about this stuff I got a month or so ago. Ive been sick with a cold or something, and then a sinus infection that always follows any respiratory bug I get. Anyway, Imma huuge fan of @breakerpressgames.bsky.social

11.01.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Dak, that sucks. I hope you are feeling better now!

11.01.2026 01:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of The Soldier zine, a player character class for DCCRPG. Features an armed and armored soldier with a wide brimed helmet, wearing a suit of chain, and a sword at the ready.

The cover of The Soldier zine, a player character class for DCCRPG. Features an armed and armored soldier with a wide brimed helmet, wearing a suit of chain, and a sword at the ready.

i love surprises in the mail. @breakerpressgames.bsky.social

11.01.2026 01:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad you love a surprise!

11.01.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

12 Days of Campaign-mas: Day 10

Stennard is a grimdark campaign setting for DCC from Breaker Press Games. Nick Baran, the creator of Stennard, is the DCC rep for my local convention, so I always enjoy picking up one of his products when I see him each year. #TTRPG

04.01.2026 00:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks for the kind words, Rayce!

04.01.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
RPG Overview 276 Four Pamphlets for Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG from Nick Baran
RPG Overview 276 Four Pamphlets for Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG from Nick Baran YouTube video by RPG Overviews

Brandon from RPG Overviews just did a review of 4 of my older Patreon Rewards and I think he does a great job capturing what they are and how they can be used in your games. youtu.be/k07feeI9ABs?...

30.12.2025 01:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0