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Darrin Drader

@darrindrader.bsky.social
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RPG Designer, writer, politically aware and opinionated. Owner of Darrin Drader Designs (DDD). Watch us play D&D on Thursday nights at Twitch at DDraderDesigns, and catch the videos on YouTube @DarrinDraderDesigns.

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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
90 minutes left to back the Daring & Dread Roleplaying Game Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar... #5e #5ednd #daringanddread
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Daring & Dread Tabletop Roleplaying Game
A new 5E Based fantasy Tabletop Roleplaying Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Last 24 hours to back the Daring & Dread Roleplaying Game Kickstarter. Only $300 to go to hit the next stretch goal! Stop playing 5E on easy mode. Back it now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Daring & Dread Tabletop Roleplaying Game
A new 5E Based fantasy Tabletop Roleplaying Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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Episode 763: The Daring & Dread Tabletop RPG Kickstarter with Darrin Drader
YouTube video by The Blasters and Blades Podcast
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Broke $2K yesterday with a week to go. Onward! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Daring & Dread Tabletop Roleplaying Game
A new 5E Based fantasy Tabletop Roleplaying Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Sunday update for the Daring & Dread Roleplaying Game where we take on the extremely broken spell, Spirit Guardians: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Daring & Dread Tabletop Roleplaying Game
A new 5E Based fantasy Tabletop Roleplaying Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Since when was "Let the wookie win" a strategy for fun? 5E is a great game, but its mathematical underpinnings and systems treat the players like wookies. Remember when D&D was challenging? We just launched on Kickstarter, funded in the first hour. Come join us! tinyurl.com/DaringDread
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Daring & Dread Tabletop Roleplaying Game
A new 5E Based fantasy Tabletop Roleplaying Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Is anyone else having trouble getting on Facebook this morning?
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Mike Lafferty, who comanages my Kickstarters, is running his own Backerkit right now for Starbeards for Savage Worlds. If you play Savage Worlds and want a cool new setting to check out (which is definitely Dwarven in nature), this is definitely worth checking out. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/f...
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Starbeards! for Savage Worlds
Starbeards (for Savage Worlds) is about DAMNIT (Dwarven Assault Mining and Neutralization Interception Teams) - the Dwarven commando squads protecting dwarven colonies and mining interests on the rou...
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The Apocalyp5e Kickstarter ends at 10 AM Pacific time on Friday. We are currently only $418 away from our next stretch goal. Anything you can do to put us over the top would be appreciated, whether that's backing the project or sharing on your social media. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The Apocalyp5e Kickstarter ends at 10 AM Pacific time on Friday. We are currently only $418 away from our next stretch goal. Anything you can do to put us over the top would be appreciated, whether that's backing the project or sharing on your social media. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Last night Mike Lafferty and I did a Q&A at Randomworlds. Check out the transcript below! gmshoe.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/q...
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[Q&A] Darrin Drader & Mike Lafferty (Apocalyp5e)
[7:30 PM]ddrader: My name is Darrin Drader and I’ve been a writer/designer in the roleplaying games field for 25 years now. [7:30 PM]Dan (Hardboiled GMshoe): (Oh, and @FaintingGoatW…
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
I did a fairly lengthy podcast interview with J.R. Handley of the Blasters & Blades podcast in support of the Apocalyp5e Kickstarter last night, and it was just posted today. Go check it out! youtu.be/Pd9opg57Wq0
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Episode 685: Apocalypse, A 5E TTRPG Kickstarter by Darrin Drader
YouTube video by The Blasters and Blades Podcast
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
All right folk, I'm opening up a Q&A on the Apocalyp5e Kickstarter. What questions do you have about it? Hit me with anything and I'll give you the best answer I can right now. We have 8 days to go. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Apocalyp5e Kickstarter update. We are currently sitting at 316% of our original goal. Hitting our next stretch goal would mean increasing the project budget and bring in some more talent. If you've been on the fence, we'd definitely appreciate your support. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Day 3 and we're pushing toward our second stretch goal!
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Day 1 is in the books. Not only did we smash our goal in two hours, but we also reached $1K within the first 24 hours which marks our first stretch goal! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar... #5e #apocalypse #ApocalypseGaming
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Day 1 is in the books. Not only did we smash our goal in two hours, but we also reached $1K within the first 24 hours which marks our first stretch goal! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar... #5e #apocalypse #ApocalypseGaming
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Funded in just 2 hours! Come join the wasteland party! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar... #5e #apocalypse #fallout
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
We are LIVE! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar... #5e #apocalypse #fallout #GammaWorld
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Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Tomorrow is the day we go live without fourth Kickstarter. Come check it out, and sign up as a watcher. As a watcher, not only will you be helping us with the algorithm, but you'll also be notified when we go live. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Coming soon: Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
We go live with this Kickstarter tomorrow! Be a watcher, help us own the algorithm, and get notified when it goes live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Coming soon: Apocalyp5e
A Self-Contained Post-Apocalyptic roleplaying game built on the 5E engine plus a bestiary and gazetteer of the American Wastelands.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
All DDD products are still 25% off while I attempt to raise money to deal with that super-sized vet bill from last month. By the way, the cat is doing fine after his life-saving procedure. We are hopeful there won't be a recurrence. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
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DriveThruRPG - The Largest RPG Download Store!
Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products from the top publishers, delivered fresh to your desktop in electronic format.
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Just got handed a huge vet bill and could use some help. More information at the attached link. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Xgu...
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Redirecting...
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
I have started a Substack. So far there's all of one post up, but I'll be working on more soon. Come check it out (It's free!) dddgamespublisher.substack.com?utm_campaign...
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Darrin Drader | Substack
In addition to being a quarter century veteran of the roleplaying game industry, I am also the sole proprietor of Darrin Drader Designs. Click to read Darrin Drader, a Substack publication. Launched 5...
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Achtung! It has come to my attention that my subordinates have been running a totally unauthorized 25% of sale on all Darin Drader Designs products while I've been here at DragonCon. There literally has never been a better time to stock up on DDD products! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
60 hours left! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar... We are getting down to the wire. If you've been following the campaign - now is the time to jump on the bandwagon. Backers - please do us a solid and spread the link on your socials. Thanks again for your support. We're in the home stretch.
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Last night on the BAMF podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGib...
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1970s Scifi and Tabletop RPGs
YouTube video by BAMF Podcast
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Five days to go and we're up to 47 backers. The question is you will be the one to bump us up to the magic 5-0. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Last night we did a podcast where we talked about space opera science fiction and the Kickstarter that's currently in progress. Joining me was Mike Lafferty, Jacob Blackmon, Matt Ebeling, and George T. Kaparos. A good time was had by all. www.youtube.com/live/o5ssCh8...
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DDD Podcast - Last Fleet to Vega
YouTube video by Darrin Drader
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Last night we did a podcast where we talked about space opera science fiction and the Kickstarter that's currently in progress. Joining me was Mike Lafferty, Jacob Blackmon, Matt Ebeling, and George T. Kaparos. A good time was had by all. www.youtube.com/live/o5ssCh8...
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DDD Podcast - Last Fleet to Vega
YouTube video by Darrin Drader
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
With 10 days to go, we're just a few dollars away from doubling our original goal. Will you be the person to put usover the top? www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Kickstarter Day 3: We are currently $73 short of doubling our original funding goal. We're looking at commissioning more artwork. The alternative is you get to see what I'm capable of with stock art and Photoshop, and I'm not sure anyone is ready for that. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Kickstarter Day 3: We are currently $73 short of doubling our original funding goal. We're looking at commissioning more artwork. The alternative is you get to see what I'm capable of with stock art and Photoshop, and I'm not sure anyone is ready for that. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Kickstarter Update We had an amazing first day and hit goal within the first 12 hours. We still have two weeks to go. What we're focusing on now is getting money together to commission more original Jacob Blackmon art. I'm working on the book right now. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Kickstarter Update We had an amazing first day and hit goal within the first 12 hours. We still have two weeks to go. What we're focusing on now is getting money together to commission more original Jacob Blackmon art. I'm working on the book right now. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
First day and we are just $106 away form hitting our funding goal! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Two hours since launch and we're just shy of halfway to our goal. Back now for the ultimate self standalone spacecrawl/space opera roleplaying game built on the 5E chasis! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
We are LIVE! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Last Fleet to Vega
A 5E Based Space Crawl/Space Opera Game
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Marcus Bone (Unbound Publishing) @unboundbook.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Been in a writing funk for a while, so decided to challenge myself to produce a publishable supplement for @darrindrader.bsky.social's great Reign of Discordia RPG in less than a week. Almost there... a bit of an edit and an image or two (commission years ago) and it is going out the door for $1
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Daring & Dread Campaign Setting Now Available in Print on Demand: www.lulu.com/shop/darrin-...
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Daring & Dread Campaign Setting (5E)
Daring & Dread Campaign Setting (5E) A Mythic World of Fractured Kingdoms, Fading Empires, and Savage Glory From Veteran RPG game designer, Darrin Drader, step into the world of Aeloria, a continent ...
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Big Q&A session just now with Randomworlds regarding Last Fleet to Vega. Check out the transcript here: gmshoe.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/q...
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[Q&A] Darrin Drader & Mike Lafferty (Last Fleet to Vega)
[1:01 PM]ddrader: I’ll defer to Mike and go second… [1:02 PM]FaintingGoatWrangler: OK – I’m Mike Lafferty – head of Fainting Goat Games. I’ve been publ…
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Now Available! legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/5268...
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Reign of Discordia: The Zil'Drath System (5E) - Darrin Drader Designs | DriveThruRPG.com
A supplement for the Reign of Discordia space opera setting for 5E.  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/507716/rei
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Darrin Drader @darrindrader.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
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