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I really don't know what I'm doing with myself or this description (yet, anyways).
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@jquestionmark.bsky.socialJust realized I am absolutely using replies wrong to try to keep tacking things onto a thread. So, here's a sub-thread (is that even a thing?) of a cool SRD in the TTRPG Collective Bundle ( itch.io/b/3934/ttrpg... ).
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialI think the person that told you that is absolutely wrong. But I also think that what you're proposing would perfectly negate their complaint and shut them up.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialAnd a very rad combat overhaul for Girl Frame (that's not part of the TTRPG Collective bundle, but you should also go check out). If you're into Girl Frame and/or seeing LitS in action, this would be a great place to start: zoranzia.itch.io/mistressofar...
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialThey even have a full game built on it where you play Necromancers managing the (un)dead to keep the world running after the apocalypse: lithuasil.itch.io/hammer-and-s...
Sadly not part of the bundle, but I've added it to my list to check out sooner than later.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialThe system reminds me a lot of combat in Sword World or Dracurouge, but expanded up on so you can have some additional granularity (and as a result - more tactical choices.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialOne more for the moment - Line in the Sand: lithuasil.itch.io/lits
This isn't actually a #ttrpg proper, but more of an SRD that outlines a tactical combat setup that brings the best parts of grid-based combat without fiddling with a grid, and terrain, and templates, and etc.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialIt's very board-gamey, and I mean that in the best way - it handles the mechanics, but in ttrpg fashion, it adds a ton of flavour so you can lean into the cute concept. This is a perfect off-night option when someone is missing (and you want them to be jealous of the fun you had).
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialIf you want more details, you play as a cute family of slimes that has been upgraded by a magical object in your cave. Some adventures, as they are wont to do, have come and stolen it. Without it, you'll be turned back into regular boring slimes.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialReady to hear about more #ttrpg s? I know you are, because these are great. Let's start with Rainbow Mutant Slimes: leigheldridge.itch.io/rainbow-muta...
This game is adorable, and I mean that both in a mechanical design and visuals sense. You could learn it and get it to a table in 20-30 minutes.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialTaking a genre seriously and just having a good time with that (instead of winking every time you do anything that genre is known for) makes for such incredible and enjoyable stories.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialOh, gotcha, sorry!
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialFiasco is always a good option. Stewpot is really excellent at seeing a group of characters change over time as they get used to the post-adventuring life. I know there's lots of others, but all ones I've read and not played...
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialAnything in particular you're thinking? Or are you looking for something?
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialStill waiting for a movie adaptation of this truly wild sequel. My friend has been wanting to read this because of how unhinged it is, but has yet to start b/c they can't find a copy with a good cover.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialAnd finally (for now), Awakened Applewood, a very cozy solo journaling game that gives you questions you want answered and townsfolk that might help you figure out the answers: applefordhearth.itch.io/awakened-app...
I love the prompts here, and how they all loop back to your questions.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialI'm going to try to add a few more later today, but to cap it off there's (Everyone Roll A) Perception Check, which takes one of my least favourite mechanics in DnD and turns it into a very fun game all by itself: whimsy-machine.itch.io/perception-c...
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialAnd I've mentioned Our Roots Grow Strong as well, that gives me Swamp Thing meets Werewolf the Apocalypse vibes in a dense package you could get playing in no time: laughing-lark-games.itch.io/our-roots-gr...
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialI've already posted about 22 Paths, which has one of the most creative and flavourful resolution mechanics I've seen in a ttprg: thefifthrider.itch.io/22-paths
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialSo, for the (very tiny) audience that I have on here, you may have noticed the extremely cool bundle I keep reposting things from: itch.io/b/3934/ttrpg...
The TTRPG Collective put together this awesome set of stuff, and it's definitely one to go check out.
@jquestionmark.bsky.socialHappy birthday! I haven't read/played as many of your games as I'd like, but I absolutely adore Haxen and HYBAGG. Both are so packed with amazing vibes in minimal page count. They're an absolute inspiration. Hope you're having an awesome one.