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On the ring since 2026-10-23
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this time its streamlined
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Three modular adjustments to DURF’s wound systemLinked by the ring
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a celebration of rules-lite and micro RPG design
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Over winter break, my wife introduced our kids to the classic card game WAR. They loved the game, but I struggled with the lack of decisions that game presents. So rather than...
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Rise up Comus posted a neat “scarcity die” mechanic yesterday HERE to determine how much garlic a merchant might have in stock Let’s steal it, and turn it into a food poisoning...Linked by the ring
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Between Two Cairns recently released an episode reviewing Tiny Tables and around the 41 minute mark, they got stuck on the “human issue” that comes up anytime someone who...Linked by the ring
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“It’s a rich man’s game, no matter what they call it” - Dolly Parton This is a 2D6 resolution system, where the first die is chosen from a dice bank, then the second die is...Linked by the ring
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What if dungeons had actual hallways? Most dungeons I see are built like shotgun houses, where the only way you can get to the kitchen is though a bedroom. What if you could...
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I think I’ve made the classic board game RISK more interesting by stealing some inspiration from a rules-lite TTRPG… Risk Combat 1D6 = One Troop 1D6 vs 1D6 = Troop vs Troop...
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Last night I read Tangent’s Cumulative Hexflowers blog post and it got my wheels turning. Long story short, what started as my attempt to make a V.A.T.S.-like targeting system...
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A few months back when all of bluesky was giving their goblin takes, I read a blog about how goblins are weird little guys who live in dungeons and refuse to be normal about it...
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On my drive to work this morning, I was thinking about the genre of video games that are specifically designed to be two player co-op, and I was wondering how I could translate...
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Yesterday I read Random Ape Encounter’s Yahtzee Platforming Hack, and it sparked a design challenge under me How about we lightly modify Liars Dice into a combat system? What...
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As you step into the safety of the small unfamiliar room, a heavy wooden door closes behind you with the distinctive KA-CLUNK of the locking mechanisms found in this dungeon....Linked by the ring
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Rise Up Comus posted an interesting stepladder table idea yesterday, and my board game brain can’t stop thinking about it Supply ListIf you want to follow along with the class,...
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The internet is full of think pieces on why inventory based wound systems are better than the abstract progress bar that is “Hit Points.” I’m not here to convince you of why...
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Almost immediately after posting my first blog post I got an idea on how to put Pikmin into Mausritter in a way that didn’t rewrite the whole game… make it a hireling funnel! I...
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I figured I’d test out my new blog by reposting one of my favorite takes on bluesky with some quick art. Happy Mausritter Month ! EDIT: I want to see a Mausritter Funnel were...