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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 11/08/2026

Yooooooooo! This is friggin' sick! If you're not following Perplexing Ruins on Patreon you should fix that! An amazing artist and a very cool dude! patreon.com/perplexingruins

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 03/08/2026

Issue #2 is now available for download and/or purchase! Updates have been made to the Wastekrawl Rules (expanded bestiary, updated hazards, updated encounter and loot tables!) and a few minor changes have been added to Issue #1 to keep it consistent with Issue #2. Thanks for your support!

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 31/07/2026

You've got three days to save $5 on your copy of Under an Atomic Sky! Now feature art by @hodagrpg.bsky.social! Issue #2 drops on Monday. It's chockablock full of hexes and kritters and relics and skrap!

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 23/07/2026

Me, this morning: I'll just make a few random tables for NUKED! Me, this afternoon:

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 17/07/2026

My writing partner and I spent an hour and a half last night pouring over notes we wrote about a dungeon 2 years ago trying to match them against a map that I drew 1 year ago. Suffice to say, these things did not align. Sure hope I learn an important lesson from this!

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 16/05/2026

Preview of one of the dungeons for the next Under an Atomic Sky Issue. Dare you venture into the Skar to face down the dreaded Phantasmagorph? Hoping to wrap things up and get #2: The Maze Mountains out at the end of the summer!

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 11/05/2026

Hey if you're looking for *checks notes* OVER 90 GAMES and want to support a good cause, you should check out this TTRPG bundle! itch.io/b/3670/typho...

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 17/04/2026

NUKED! is a post-apocalyptic Knave Hack where players are bunker-busting Skrappers that use their Perks and Mutations to try and get rich before they croak! harshrealmpress.itch.io/nuked

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 03/04/2026

Howdy Skrappers! Under an Atomic Sky is finally here, for real! Issue #1: Quitter's Respite is available on itch! If you're looking for the best thing since radioactive bread, look no further! My boy @joeshb.bsky.social crafted an exquisite cover the launch! macmakesgames.itch.io/under-an-ato...

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 26/03/2026

Wanna play NUKED! with me and @joeshb.bsky.social on Friday? We'll be running through his Blue Mountain Resort adventure at 7 PM ET! (And I'm going to be this poorly drawn robot!) discord.com/channels/689...

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 21/02/2026

@hodagrpg.bsky.social - the man, the myth, the legend - simply does not miss! Here's his Tekno-Kult Templar, illustrated for the Tekno-Kultist pamphlet macmakesgames.itch.io/the-tekno-kult

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 26/01/2026

Finished a silly NUKED! add-on detailing the Fraternal Order of Vermotologists. Basically Scientology but if they were really into Frank Herbert instead of L. Ron Hubbard and if they were harmless idiots instead of actually rather terrifying. PWYW on itch, check it out! Art by @joeshb.bsky.social!

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 13/04/2025

Work so far on the first pass of a "scrapbook" NUKED! rulebook. It only took way too dang long to use stamps and a typewriter. It's not intended to be NUKED! 2e, but there might be a few rules clarifications here and there. I'll work on this through the summer and see what happens. #NUKED

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 13/03/2025

Day 42 - The Death House One of the earlier hexes I wrote for The Vast region with the intention to introduce a potential hireling for the Skrappers. #NUKED #hexcrawl #hex-a-day

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 12/03/2025

Day 41 - Hexagonal Monolith The next in a series of monoliths that will slowly unlock the latent psionic powers within the Skrapper. Or make them go crazy. Y'know, whichever. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 11/03/2025

Day 40 - Meteorite Crater NUKED! doesn't have a crafting system, nor do I intend to write one up (leave that for the table to handle, I say!), but every now and then I like to sprinkle in a little bit of crafting - as a treat. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 10/03/2025

Day 39 - Fellowship of the Harvest One of the earlier hexes I actually wrote. Wanted to write a weird town that turns out not to be insidious. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 07/03/2025

Day 38 - Bomb Kultist Camp Everyone's favorite, whimsical, apocalyptic terrorists are at it again. This site exists to point the Skrappers in the direction of a future dungeon. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 06/03/2025

Day 37 - Old Spanish Mission Went for a simpler hex today to counteract my usual wordiness. A place to take shelter, refill canteens, and maybe get some food. Mind the giant stinky pig. #NUKED #hexcrawl #hex-a-day

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 05/03/2025

Day 36 - Malpais Rangers' Vast Station Everyone knows I love Rangers, so it was a matter of time before they arrived in *NUKED!*. The Malpais Rangers are meant to be a do-gooder faction to balance out raidahs and groups like P.A.T.R.I.O.T. (and hell, the Tekno-Kult). #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 04/03/2025

Day 35 - P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Van Buren Bunker What post-apocalyptic world would be complete w/o a shadowy pre-apocalyptic shadow government? Not this one! Based on Fallout's Enclave, P.A.T.R.I.O.T. wants to rule over the wastes, but doesn't mind the mutants quite as much. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 03/03/2025

Day 34 - Skraptrap Copse I wrote up the skraptrap about a year ago after realizing NUKED! didn't have much in terms of plant-based creatures. It's based mostly on those weird cacti from RANGO, with a little Venus flytrap thrown in for good measure. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 28/02/2025

Day 33 - Bovine Bones A simple hex to end the work week. Started adding more details earlier, but realized it'd be better as a separate hex, so I'll share that one next week! #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 27/02/2025

Day 32 - Deep Space Observatory I wanted a place with aggressive Tekno-Kultists to contrast with the friendlier squad in Site 92. Came up with S.A.G.A.N. by accident, but I like a friendly AI who just wants to look at space. Thank you @tisenshrawder.bsky.social for helping me figure out the name.

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 26/02/2025

Day 31 - Abandoned Chuck Wagon Was watching a western and it inspired me to create this hex. Still on the fence about building out Loot Tables, so that part of the entry might change later. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 25/02/2025

Day 30 - The Oracle's Cave Alocation originally showing up in Black Bog, but cut for space & lack of thematic cohesion. Haven't decided if the S.A.F.E. mentioned here is going to be the same as the S.A.F.E. mentioned by Rand at Devil's Camp (leaning yes). #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 24/02/2025

Day 29 - Devil Horns Campsite Inspired by @dicegoblin.blog, the Devil Horns camp is a known rest spot to veteran Skrappers. I love when adventures provide named hirelings/followers, so I figured a campsite would be a great place for the PCs to happen across such folks. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 21/02/2025

Day 28 - Fellowship of the Harvest This was actually one of the first hexes I wrote! Heavily inspired by the Pottsville episode of Over the Garden Wall. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 20/02/2025

In lieu of a hex today I have a sneak preview... #NUKED

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 19/02/2025

Day 27 - Squabbling Landsail Pirates Was digging through notes from a defunct NUKED! project, saw "landsail pirate," and absolutely needed to expand on it. The Atomic Sky map only has 1 big lake, so having pirates "sail" the desert felt like a good way to incorporate scallywags. #NUKED #hex-a-day

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 19/02/2025

AHHHHHH I'VE GOT SO MUCH MAUSRITTER STUFF!

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 18/02/2025

The Kickstarter for Black Bog is in its final week! If you're looking for radioactive adventures and more great art from @joeshb.bsky.social, look no further! tinyurl.com/NUKEDTRT3 #NUKED #ZineMonth #ZiMo25 #ZineQuest

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 17/02/2025

First of all, I wouldn't be a game designer if not for this man. Hodag's art is what made Rangers possible and that snowballed into everything else. Second of all, there's a secret 6th art that's my absolute favorite, but I'm not home to take a picture of it.

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 17/02/2025

Day 26 - Wastoid Press Back from the weekend with another hex! This time it's the wasteland's premier periodical. Turns out their scathing review of a local raidah gang got them the wrong kind of attention. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 14/02/2025

Okay, so I added icons for Grasslands, Deserts, and Salt Flats! Not sure if I'm in love with the Grasslands icon, but I can always change it later.

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 14/02/2025

Day 25 - The Droog Ranch I like armadillos and wanted to put big armadillos in my hexcrawl. Sometimes it's as simple as that. The ranch also provides the Skrappers with an alternative to vehicles if they want to move a bit faster but don't have a reliable source of gas. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 13/02/2025

I spent my morning not writing and instead working on the Atomic Sky Campaign Map. So today you get a map. BEHOLD! #NUKED #hex-a-day (close enough) #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 12/02/2025

Day 24 REDUX - Myrmilion Lair Some of my ideas are half-baked, so I tossed this one back into my Easy Bake Oven. With some feedback from @harshrealmpress.itch.io, I rewrote the Mymilion Lair, complete with an unnecessary map! Still hate that level though... #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 12/02/2025

Day 24 - Myrmilion Lair This bad boy is based entirely off of one level from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2. I hated that level. That level sucked and made 15yo me very angry. So anyway, I'm taking that experience and putting it into NUKED! Isn't that fun? #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 11/02/2025

Archidekt says all my decks are 1s, 2, or 3s, which means I'm a perfect and very fun deck builder and when my pod complains it means they actually hate the Spirit of Commander, in fact. Thank you for coming to my URZATalk.

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 11/02/2025

Day 23 - Daisy Chainer Camp I don't remember why I went with Daisy Chainer for the slaver faction's name. Came up with it 8 years ago, survived different iterations of apocalyptic games, and it's still the name I like best for these evil fuckers. #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 10/02/2025

Day 22 - Locked Continental Union Railcar Writing hexes for a desert is tough because I want to strike a good balance between the desert being big and most devoid of humans with there also being stuff to do. Leads to a lot of abandoned treasure... #NUKED #hex-a-day #hexcrawl

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 06/02/2025

What's that? We hit our funding goal? Oh hell yeah! Enjoy this gif of me doing a silly dance 5 years ago.

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 05/02/2025

I promise this one only took about 30 seconds to make. 89% of the way to our goal for Totally Radical Tales #3! Come check it out! tinyurl.com/NUKEDTRT3 #NUKED #ZiMo25 #ZineMonth #ZineQuest

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 04/02/2025

We are at 79.9% of our goal and it's still Day 1! It'd be REALLY COOL if we got to 100% today (then I won't feel so anxious)! tinyurl.com/NUKEDTRT3 #NUKED #ZineMonth #ZiMo25 #ZineQuest (Making this poster was a gross misuse of my time...)

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 04/02/2025

TRT3: Horrors from the Black Bog is live now! Looking for a post-apocalyptic adventure in the swamp? Like megalomanical mad scientists? This is the zine for you! tinyurl.com/NUKEDTRT3 #NUKED #ZiMo #ZiMo25 #ZineQuest

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Mac, Maker of Things @macmakesgames.itch.io · 03/02/2025

THIS IS NOT A TEST! Totally Radical Tales launches TOMORROW! Follow the page so you don't miss it - we've got 39 followers and it's be really cool if we made it to 50 today! tinyurl.com/NUKEDTRT3 #NUKED #ZiMo #ZiMo25 #ZineQuest

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