Ideas
The 1 HP Dragon
Combat as puzzles. A hack on the 16 HP dragon from Dungeon World.
Critique
Voice. It's the secret weapon of rpg writing.
Ideas
How they work, why they exist, and where you'll find them in rpgs.
Critique
The noir-inspired murder mystery strikes a balance in this week's Design Delve.
The doom metal roleplaying game with a masterclass layout.
How to speak "designer" and how to solve any design problem.
A not so short tour of your rpg's layout, its different parts, and how to use them.
How to leverage numbers in your roleplaying game designs.
The rules-light, flavor-heavy roleplaying game has a layout few can replicate.
Explore design in tabletop rpgs. Delve deeper into games. Hone your craft. Design better games.
How to make your roleplaying game's cover stand out (with examples).
How to design by focusing on essentiality in roleplaying games—a fun design exercise.
The doom metal roleplaying game with a masterclass layout.
Bold predictions for the future of rpgs. A few curses included.
How to write a bad RPG title. And how to do the opposite.
How to speak "designer" and how to solve any design problem.
Tips & tricks for designing character sheets.
A not so short tour of your rpg's layout, its different parts, and how to use them.
How to leverage numbers in your roleplaying game designs.
300+ layout examples. Cited, linked, tagged, and sorted. Available to members.
150+ Design studios, agencies, and consultancies. Linked, tagged, and sorted.
700+ logos discovered, cited, and sorted. Perfect for inspiration. Available to Explorers Design members.