This directory is a master post categorizing my blog posts and articles.
Winterstar: One Year After
The epilogue of Lilissen Winterstar from Curse of Strahd: Twice Bitten, based on a playthrough of my own game, Her Odyssey. Written as a series of letters.
- 00: 15 Uktar – To Aerthrandir.
- 01: 18 Uktar – To Father.
- 02: 21 Uktar – To Aazon Talieri.
- 03: 24 Uktar – To Lucian.
- 04: 27 Uktar – To Caoimhe.
- 05: 30 Uktar – To Father.
- 06: 02 Nightal – To Aerthrandir.
- 07: 03 Nightal – A False Homecoming.
- 08: 06 Nightal – To Lief.
- 09: 07 Nightal – To the discontented of Port Nyanzaru.
- 10: 09 Nightal – To Nofele.
- 11: 25 Mirtul – To Travaran.
- 12: 16 Kythorn – To Aerthrandir.
Design Theory
Assorted articles about my design philosophy when creating characters, campaigns, and TTRPGs.
- My Indie TTRPG Design Checklist: A quick overview of the steps I take when designing a small TTRPG, with some added commentary and helpful resources.
- Crafting the Mask: Stop Making Your Characters Good At Things: Why defining your D&D character by “being good at” sets you up for disappointment — and how to rethink your character’s strengths.
- Lessons Learned: Galatea, Paragon Edition: Reflections on what I’ve learned about TTRPG visual design and the process of bringing a digital game into print format.
- Lessons Learned: The Worldbuilder’s Almanac Kickstarter: Reflections on what I’ve learned about TTRPG crowdfunding and launching a successful campaign.
Reviews
- CRIT Awards 2023 Best Solo TTRPGs: A brief review of the three remaining finalists in the Best Solo TTRPG category in the 2023 CRIT Awards after I withdrew Untitled Moth Game from consideration.