Have you been playing IFComp games this week? Our resident elven figure of brooding mystery certainly wishes they were back home enjoying a nice slice of interactive fiction.

Having trouble convincing friends and family to join in the IFComp fun? Fear not, we're here to help! Mad props (and unhinged accessories) to Ryan Veeder for making this officially sanctioned promo video.

Our heroes would have preferred the rats - hopefully Jorts doesn't try to go make friends! But the cat's not fully out of the bag, as we've got more #surprises in store on today's #vaesen by Free League Publishing #actualplaypodcast episode! #oldseattlepod bit.ly/3ZsbXnx

Can you playtest a game before it's made? No But you can run a UX study Read below ⤵️

We care ballot (a lot) about the UI of the IFComp website, so here's a heads up about a new quality of life update to the ballot interface! Now you'll be able to hide entries you've already rated, simply by ticking a box. Boxcellent news, isn't tick?

I just started a #TTRPG newsletter. I’ll be writing designer diaries and announcements for my games, what inspires my design and play styles, and reviews of indie/small press games. Mostly, it’s something to connect with and support players and designers. monarcwriter.substack.com

Two more weeks of IFComp voting left to go!

It’s here! The character creation beta for our #ttrpg Crucible of Aether! Join our Discord now to explore all the possibilities for adventure in a world of magic, industry and the eldritch: discord.gg/NMsN2VSzNr

This #Spooktober the border between the living and the spirits will be at its thinnest. Just what will crossover into our old time western adventure? Join us for a Ghosts of El Paso 3-shot, starting this Saturday from 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT (Sunday 12noon NZT) twitch.tv/seroRPG

In this week's book club, we continue to discuss Fonda Lee's "Jade City" and really start to hit our stride! Join the discussion! open.substack.com/pub/brosbefore…

Less than 10 days now! (That's not in binary by the way, we're not evil.)

Rise, Paragon! Wheel of Fortune is live! Our seven featured Paragons will be immortalized in gold and enamel, with a special watermelon rock candy pin for those who back three or more projects! Choose your fate: bit.ly/3N6HaoV #ttrpg #rpgmaker #fmei #theparagonproject

The 2024 IFComp draws nearer and nearer to its conclusion. We hope that our digital labyrinth of games has been full of good surprises for you all! (Mind the sysadminotaur on the way out, though. They byte.)

Hundred Dungeons is coming this week to DriveThruRPG and Itch! Dive into a FREE sword-and-sorcery hack of #dnd5e that puts character choices and exploration back front and center. Sleek, streamlined presentation, quick start, and a blend of old- and new-school #HundredDungeons

Roguelikes are fun but losing to RNG isn't I explored how we can use math to remove frustration and reward smart players. Read below ⤵️

Come play D&D with us at MagicCon! leveleater.com/events/mcchica… #ttrpgs #dnd #magiccon #leveleater #dungeonsanddragons Wizards of the Coast

If you're going to MagicCon: Chicago this weekend and are D&D-inclined, Level Eater Adventures is hosting a one-of-a-kind epic with a dozen quests and cross-table cooperation. #MagicCon #DnD #5e rascal.news/level-eater-ad…

For the first time, NarraScope is hosting a game Showcase! 🎮 Submit narrative-based digital games in any format and genre by May 1st: itch.io/jam/narrascope…

🎲 DnD players! New classes? New playable species? Exciting settings? Monsters, NPCs and powerful items? We got you covered! Check out Fen’s Guide! 80+ creatives collaborated on this 5e supplement! Only a few days left on Kickstarter - shares much appreciated! Link below 💕