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Wondering what cool #ttrpg people can do in one week?

Check out the entries for our latest #RPGenesis game jam: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026/entries

#gamedesign #indiettrpg #writing

We're in the last day of #RPGenesis depending on your timezone. Maybe you're close to 5k+, maybe you need a few hours more. Maybe you're part of the super secret group who figures that now's the time. Now's the time to start writing your #ttrpg
https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026
Y'all can do it.

Tomorrow 💡 we have many new beginnings!

https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

We're close to hitting 150+ signups, which can mean a record number of entries.

#ttrpg #RPGenesis #gamedesign #writing

Hello friends! 👋

Letting you know just in time, #RPGenesis is returning on https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 💡

From the 2nd to the 9th of August, we're creating fresh RPGs by writing 5k+ words in seven days. We invite you to join, talk to the community and discover fresh ideas.

#ttrpg #gamedesign

Hello friends! 👋

Letting you know just in time, #RPGenesis is returning on https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 💡

From the 2nd to the 9th of August, we're creating fresh RPGs by writing 5k+ words in seven days. We invite you to join, talk to the community and discover fresh ideas.

#ttrpg #gamedesign

Hello friends! 👋

Letting you know just in time, #RPGenesis is returning on https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 💡

From the 2nd to the 9th of August, we're creating fresh RPGs by writing 5k+ words in seven days. We invite you to join, talk to the community and discover fresh ideas.

#ttrpg #gamedesign

It still amazes me how we can make games out of exchanging good-faith misinterpretations of what somebody wrote and almost no one read 😅 And then there's like the remaining 20% of the #ttrpg hobby.

#dndisnotforme #gamedesign #rpgenesis

Looking to add a couple of fonts to your #RPGenesis project? This summer bundle is there for you right on time: https://ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack

Take a look at these and tell me what fresh #ttrpg pops into your mind 💡

Looking to add a couple of fonts to your #RPGenesis project? This summer bundle is there for you right on time: https://ci.itch.io/all-fonts-pack

Take a look at these and tell me what fresh #ttrpg pops into your mind 💡

Random byte-sized tips for creative expression:

1. Start where you are with what you have

2. Create what you wish existed

3. Become your own biggest fan

4. Don't die on that single hill

5. Lean on self-imposed limits

#RPGenesis #ttrpg #gamedesign

Random byte-sized tips for creative expression:

1. Start where you are with what you have

2. Create what you wish existed

3. Become your own biggest fan

4. Don't die on that single hill

5. Lean on self-imposed limits

#RPGenesis #ttrpg #gamedesign

Random byte-sized tips for creative expression:

1. Start where you are with what you have

2. Create what you wish existed

3. Become your own biggest fan

4. Don't die on that single hill

5. Lean on self-imposed limits

#RPGenesis #ttrpg #gamedesign

Why 5000+ words in seven days?
Can several people collaborate to submit the same #RPGenesis?
Can I test my RPG before the seven days of writing?

This and many other questions have an answer on our FAQ: https://itch.io/t/3040920/frequently-asked-questions-

Learn more about this #ttrpg #gamedesign event and join us in August!

Why 5000+ words in seven days?
Can several people collaborate to submit the same #RPGenesis?
Can I test my RPG before the seven days of writing?

This and many other questions have an answer on our FAQ: https://itch.io/t/3040920/frequently-asked-questions-

Learn more about this #ttrpg #gamedesign event and join us in August!

If you need one or more theme as inspiration for #RPGenesis, don't forget that #RPGaDay2026 is a thing throughout all of August: https://www.autocratik.com/2026/07/announcing-rpgaday2026-in-august.html?m=1

#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #solottrpg

If you need one or more theme as inspiration for #RPGenesis, don't forget that #RPGaDay2026 is a thing throughout all of August: https://www.autocratik.com/2026/07/announcing-rpgaday2026-in-august.html?m=1

#ttrpg #ttrpgdesign #solottrpg

Doing something and learning something aren't identical, although they feed off each other. We can pretend like they're the same test but that's just ignoring what's up. We also don't need to approach it head-on, we can zoom out and ask who gets to say what about what's happening.

#RPGenesis #ttrpg

RE: https://tabletop.social/@dreamup/116838192604847556

Un parell de jams de rol interessants que comencen d'aquí a un mes.

#ttrpg #rol #LoDelRol #BlackHack #RPGenesis

RE: https://tabletop.social/@dreamup/116838192604847556

Un parell de jams de rol interessants que comencen d'aquí a un mes.

#ttrpg #rol #LoDelRol #BlackHack #RPGenesis

RE: https://tabletop.social/@dreamup/116838192604847556

Un parell de jams de rol interessants que comencen d'aquí a un mes.

#ttrpg #rol #LoDelRol #BlackHack #RPGenesis

Hack the #BlackHack
https://itch.io/jam/the-black-hack-10th-anniversary-jam
and maybe dual wield game jams by also joining #RPGenesis in the same week 🤘
https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

#ttrpg #osr

Hack the #BlackHack
https://itch.io/jam/the-black-hack-10th-anniversary-jam
and maybe dual wield game jams by also joining #RPGenesis in the same week 🤘
https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

#ttrpg #osr

Hack the #BlackHack
https://itch.io/jam/the-black-hack-10th-anniversary-jam
and maybe dual wield game jams by also joining #RPGenesis in the same week 🤘
https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

#ttrpg #osr

Is anyone doing audience driven #ttrpg design by starting with some live play homebrew that you then codify into a published game?

If you are, I guess you can't give away the plan, but it's one way to gradually rug pull people away from D&D.

#rpgenesis #dndisnotforme

Question for #ttrpg designers making solo games 🤔how does the absence of other people make us feel about flowing between player stances? How strongly does your game stand in for other people to minimise how much the player has to move between stances?

#rpgenesis #solottrpg

Question for #ttrpg designers making solo games 🤔how does the absence of other people make us feel about flowing between player stances? How strongly does your game stand in for other people to minimise how much the player has to move between stances?

#rpgenesis #solottrpg

Question for #ttrpg designers making solo games 🤔how does the absence of other people make us feel about flowing between player stances? How strongly does your game stand in for other people to minimise how much the player has to move between stances?

#rpgenesis #solottrpg

After 16 years, you can now join the latest #RPGenesis on https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

Would you prefer not doing it on your own? Do you have many other questions? Check out our FAQ: https://itch.io/t/3040920/frequently-asked-questions-#post-8335056?v=2

A lot has changed since 2010 when we hosted the first #RPGenesis with a few forum members. Here https://itch.io/t/3034840/brief-story-of-rpgenesis-with-pictures- you can learn about the history of this #ttrpg design event and what has survived through the decades. We're still making games, that's for sure. Will you join us this next August?

An iteration over intent.

That has always done more for me than a mere declaration of intent.

That's why "what do you do?" is better than "what do you want?" but it was never meant to be perfect.

#ttrpgdesign #rpgenesis #ttrpg #indiedev

For the first time in #RPGenesis history, we might have more than 100 #ttrpg designers joining our creative writing challenge!

Visit https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 to learn more.

Since 2010, we've brought new RPGs to life by writing 5k+ words in seven bright summer days 💡 Is this our biggest year ever?

Not sure how much this is a #ttrpg hot take, but the designer of an RPG should be its number one fan. Nobody else has spent so much time thinking about all the ways this game could be played. No one else knows all that was discarded in favor of what was kept. Nobody else can so deeply critique it.

Do you see that journey made by the #ttrpg designer as independent of the experience you want to have with their game? Or do you value having all that they offer as one integrated piece of work?

Do you resent or appreciate #ttrpg design as an artistic offer you're prompted to play with?

By the way, if you never tried your hand at #ttrpg design but can engage with a simple creative writing exercise, #rpgenesis has successfully helped many roleplayers bring a potential game to life💡You can join us in August 2026 for the latest edition: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 👈

Not sure how much this is a #ttrpg hot take, but the designer of an RPG should be its number one fan. Nobody else has spent so much time thinking about all the ways this game could be played. No one else knows all that was discarded in favor of what was kept. Nobody else can so deeply critique it.

Do you see that journey made by the #ttrpg designer as independent of the experience you want to have with their game? Or do you value having all that they offer as one integrated piece of work?

Do you resent or appreciate #ttrpg design as an artistic offer you're prompted to play with?

By the way, if you never tried your hand at #ttrpg design but can engage with a simple creative writing exercise, #rpgenesis has successfully helped many roleplayers bring a potential game to life💡You can join us in August 2026 for the latest edition: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 👈

If you would put together a kind of 2026 calendar for #ttrpg designers, what moments of the year stand out to you? Focusing on independent #dndisnotforme #ttrpg design. #ZineMonth? #rpgenesis? The ongoing kickstarter for #ApocalypseWorld?

Also #dreamation? The 20th anniversary of #ukge? #1pRPGjam? #FreeRPGDay? #metatopia?

It's probably not just #pbta having a moment. Any other fresh resources for #ttrpg designers coming throughout the year? Maybe something from Cortex, Fate or Gumshoe?

There are probably a few other angles that I'm missing 🤔

If you would put together a kind of 2026 calendar for #ttrpg designers, what moments of the year stand out to you? Focusing on independent #dndisnotforme #ttrpg design. #ZineMonth? #rpgenesis? The ongoing kickstarter for #ApocalypseWorld?

Also #dreamation? The 20th anniversary of #ukge? #1pRPGjam? #FreeRPGDay? #metatopia?

It's probably not just #pbta having a moment. Any other fresh resources for #ttrpg designers coming throughout the year? Maybe something from Cortex, Fate or Gumshoe?

There are probably a few other angles that I'm missing 🤔

Want to know a little bit about the history of this event? Check this forum post on https://itch.io/t/3034840/brief-story-of-rpgenesis-with-pictures-#post-8317443 👈 A brief story of #RPGenesis (with pictures!)

#ttrpg #worldbuilding #writing #indiegames #gamedesign

Want to know a little bit about the history of this event? Check this forum post on https://itch.io/t/3034840/brief-story-of-rpgenesis-with-pictures-#post-8317443 👈 A brief story of #RPGenesis (with pictures!)

#ttrpg #worldbuilding #writing #indiegames #gamedesign

Want to know a little bit about the history of this event? Check this forum post on https://itch.io/t/3034840/brief-story-of-rpgenesis-with-pictures-#post-8317443 👈 A brief story of #RPGenesis (with pictures!)

#ttrpg #worldbuilding #writing #indiegames #gamedesign

One of my favourite writing exercises for #ttrpg design is our #RPGenesis community challenge. You can join the game jam now and get ready at: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 👈 Kick a fresh design into gear by writing 5k+ words in 7 days!

Hosted by https://ladyentropy.itch.io/ and yours truly 💜

One of my favourite writing exercises for #ttrpg design is our #RPGenesis community challenge. You can join the game jam now and get ready at: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 👈 Kick a fresh design into gear by writing 5k+ words in 7 days!

Hosted by https://ladyentropy.itch.io/ and yours truly 💜

One of my favourite writing exercises for #ttrpg design is our #RPGenesis community challenge. You can join the game jam now and get ready at: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026 👈 Kick a fresh design into gear by writing 5k+ words in 7 days!

Hosted by https://ladyentropy.itch.io/ and yours truly 💜

Quick #ttrpg CV:
Started with #vtm in 1998. Played in lots of games including LARPs. Worked in a hobby store. Admin in several online platforms. Created the first RPG podcast in Portugal. Made several tabletop games and resources. Co-founded the #rpgenesis game jam. Organised meet-ups. Wrote blogs.

Quick #ttrpg CV:
Started with #vtm in 1998. Played in lots of games including LARPs. Worked in a hobby store. Admin in several online platforms. Created the first RPG podcast in Portugal. Made several tabletop games and resources. Co-founded the #rpgenesis game jam. Organised meet-ups. Wrote blogs.

Quick #ttrpg CV:
Started with #vtm in 1998. Played in lots of games including LARPs. Worked in a hobby store. Admin in several online platforms. Created the first RPG podcast in Portugal. Made several tabletop games and resources. Co-founded the #rpgenesis game jam. Organised meet-ups. Wrote blogs.

Self-expression is quite an important source of happiness.

#indieRPGs #ttrpgdesign #rpgenesis

Adobe. Not even once.

#indieRPGs #ttrpgdesign #rpgenesis

Adobe. Not even once.

#indieRPGs #ttrpgdesign #rpgenesis

Adobe. Not even once.

#indieRPGs #ttrpgdesign #rpgenesis

🇬🇧🇺🇸 Join our #ttrpg design community as we prepare for another #RPGenesis event. Read the announcement here: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

🇵🇹🇧🇷 Junta-te a esta comunidade de design de RPGs à medida que nos preparamos para mais um #RPGenesis. Lê o anúncio neste link.

🇬🇧🇺🇸 Join our #ttrpg design community as we prepare for another #RPGenesis event. Read the announcement here: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

🇵🇹🇧🇷 Junta-te a esta comunidade de design de RPGs à medida que nos preparamos para mais um #RPGenesis. Lê o anúncio neste link.

🇬🇧🇺🇸 Join our #ttrpg design community as we prepare for another #RPGenesis event. Read the announcement here: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

🇵🇹🇧🇷 Junta-te a esta comunidade de design de RPGs à medida que nos preparamos para mais um #RPGenesis. Lê o anúncio neste link.

🇬🇧🇺🇸 Join our #ttrpg design community as we prepare for another #RPGenesis event. Read the announcement here: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2026

🇵🇹🇧🇷 Junta-te a esta comunidade de design de RPGs à medida que nos preparamos para mais um #RPGenesis. Lê o anúncio neste link.

Congratulations to everyone who overcame this year's #RPGenesis challenge! Be sure to check out their submissions, right here: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2022/entries 👈

Dear #RPGenesis friends, I've made a simple version of the logo that you can take and adapt into any part of your submitted RPG 💡 I exported a PNG file in three colors, gold, black and white. Hope they can be helpful to you👍

As #RPGenesis starts tomorrow, there's the itch forum where you can team up or talk about your progress: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2022/community 👈
If you prefer Discord, you can check out RPG Portugal: https://rpgportugal.com/?lang=en 👈 where we have the #rpgenesis channel.

This year's #RPGenesis is only one week away. Create a playable #ttrpg by writing 5K+ words in seven days. Join the jam right here 👉 https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2022 👈 O #RPGenesis deste ano é já daqui a uma semana. Criatividade explosiva no horizonte! Clica no link e junta-te ao jam.

@dreamup

As a one-time #TTRPG player and GM/DM (and as a 20-year veteran of #NaNoWriMo this November), your description of #RPGenesis is compelling. When we give ourselves permission to turn off the inner editor and unleash the creative spirit, great things happen.Whether it remains one cohesive project or generates a dozen project seeds, it's always a great challenge and experience as a content creator.

Very excited for #RPGenesis2022.

So #RPGenesis doesn't know if your RPG is good or if you can write it well on your first try. But it does believe you can simply write. And that you will find some treasure in yourself by diving into your own words without judgment. Click to learn more: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2022

So #RPGenesis doesn't know if your RPG is good or if you can write it well on your first try. But it does believe you can simply write. And that you will find some treasure in yourself by diving into your own words without judgment. Click to learn more: https://itch.io/jam/rpgenesis2022

Inspired by the pragmatic spirit of #NaNoWriMo, one might say that the goal of #RPGenesis is to discover your game by acting under a time-constraint that soon gets us our first draft. But you could also say that the practice itself, to put yourself in motion is the goal. 2/3