Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” was a great time! A good mix of moments of creepy silence, jump scares, over-the-top body horror, and humor. So many of the big set pieces felt genuinely terrifying while also feeling exactly like segments from the video games. 010
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026After a summer hiatus, MonarcWriter is back and ready to begin Year 3 of the newsletter! I look back on media that inspired me over this summer, and review games from @arvelcrynyd.bsky.social and You're Welcome To Try! monarcwriter.substack.com/p/inspiratio...monarcwriter.substack.comInspiration & Reviews: Summer MediaYear 3 of the newsletter begins with a look at media that inspired me this summer, and a few TTRPG reviews! 020
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 08/09/2026Our Solo September Games Bundle, in partnership with @solorpglist.com, is still going strong! It is jam-packed with 134 absolutely awesome Solo TTRPG’s and is available for the entire month of September. Go check it out here ⬇️ rpg-trader.com/products/835...rpg-trader.comSolo September Games Bundle on RPG TraderA collection of 134 games to play on your own. In partnership with Solo RPG List. 26456
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A Name For Nobody print-and-play is the Deal of the Day on DrivethruCards! 80% off! The deck contains rules to play with only the cards, and a link to play on Tabletop Simulator! The game book is also 60% off for the Solo September sale on @drivethrurpg.com! www.drivethrucards.com/en/product/5... 064
Reposted by Marco A. TorresSoloRPGList @solorpglist.com · 01/09/2026It's #SoloSept and we have partnered with @rpgtrader.bsky.social to bring you an epic bundle of Solo TTRPGs for the whole of #SoloSeptember! 134 Solo RPGs worth over $730 all for $20 - including heaps of journaling games 🧡 🐉 rpg-trader.com/products/835...rpg-trader.comSolo September Games Bundle on RPG TraderA collection of 134 games to play on your own. In partnership with Solo RPG List. 03530
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 02/09/2026There are some seriously creative things happening in the world of solo TTRPGs right now. Games that turn journaling into adventure. Games that make a deck of cards your GM. Games that turn dice rolls into stories you didn't expect. We love this corner of the hobby! rpg-trader.com/products/835...rpg-trader.comSolo September Games Bundle on RPG TraderA collection of 134 games to play on your own. In partnership with Solo RPG List. 04829
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026This month’s RPG Trader Solo bundle includes my fairy-tale horror game “Vanity: Glass & Stone,” as well as a bunch of other fantastic games that can be played solo. Check it out! 020
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Slowed down on mini painting, but here at the ones I finished over the summer: Spider-Man 2099, Peni and SP//dr, Morlun, Maestro, and Loki; all from Marvel United. 010
Reposted by Marco A. TorresSoloRPGList @solorpglist.com · 23/08/2026We've partnered with @rpgtrader.bsky.social to run a #SoloSeptember gaming bundle. Submit one game now to our revenue sharing month-long bundle rpg-trader.com/dashboard/bu... 🧵 1/2rpg-trader.comSolo September Games Bundle on RPG TraderJoin the bundle to add your products. 68046
Reposted by Marco A. Torresemma 🌙✨ gothHoblin @gothhoblin.me · 19/08/2026Just two weeks left on the My Lone Summer Solo/Duet TTRPG Bundle 🖤🦇 Thank you so much to everyone who's bought it so far! The response has been amazing and we're so grateful for the support 🖤 There are 28 great games in the bundle, so if you dont have it yet, check it out: itch.io/b/3705/-my-l... 02120
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Finished another summer book: “We Burned So Bright” by T.J. Klune. An old gay couple takes a road trip during the end of the world. Episodic chapters about the people they meet on their journey make for a quick read. The overarching story behind their trip hit me hard as a parent. Highly recommend. 010
Reposted by Marco A. TorresAntonio Buch @buchplays.eurosky.social · 05/08/2026A little game of mine is in this cool bundle of family-friendly #ttrpg. Grab them for $20 during August. 074
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 04/08/2026If you're looking for some fun for the whole family - check out the "School's Out for Summer" bundle on RPG Trader. 44 family-friendly TTRPGs worth over $200 for only $20! Available for the month of August 🌟 02117
Reposted by Marco A. TorresThogreer - ʕoᴥoʔっ🎃 @thogreer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026An amazing bundle of kid-friendly games for the whole family... but... I won't tell anyone if you adults wanna play them just 'cause they're fun. Go check it out! 🤫 0127
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Been using my local library’s summer reading challenge to finally catch up on some reading. I just finished “Vampires of El Norte” by Isabel Cañas. Really fun read. I loved the combination of telenovela tropes; monstrous cryptid-like vampires; and the premise of vampires=horrors of colonialism. 010
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 25/07/2026☀️ School's Out for Summer is here! 🎲 A family-friendly TTRPG bundle featuring over $200 worth of games for just $20. It's the perfect way to introduce your children to the hobby - or find your family's next adventure together! Available for the next month. 💙 14025
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 25/07/2026There are so many wonderful family-friendly games in this bundle! My very own “Good Nature”, which I originally developed as a social skills tool in my classroom, is included! 042
Reposted by Marco A. TorresDC Bradshaw @dcbradshaw.com · 23/07/2026Last call for additions to our kid-friendly TTRPG bundle on @rpgtrader.bsky.social. Closing for new games tomorrow, going live for sale on Saturday! 01913
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Happy Free RPG Day! To celebrate, I am making my sci-fi, tarot, space exploration game free through June 30th! Pick up “Into the Starlit Sky”, and check out the rest of my games (all on sale at 50% discount) on @drivethrurpg.com! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...drivethrurpg.comInto the Starlit Sky - MonarcWriter | DriveThruRPGChart a course, draw the cards, face the challenges, and write the tale of your voyage into the starlit night! Into The Starlit Sky is a journaling game inspired by episodic science-fiction and rogue-... 040
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 27/06/2026Thank you to everyone who's downloaded, donated, shared, or told a friend. It's been amazing watching the community discover so many fantastic indie RPGs. There's still a few days left to grab the bundle, so if you haven't had a look yet, now's the perfect time. 🎲 rpg-trader.com/products/102...rpg-trader.comFree RPG Day 2026 Bundle on RPG TraderOver $1,000 worth of digital and print content from more than 250 creators all across the RPG Trader community. 05931
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 26/06/2026Live for the next few days - go grab this awesome bundle now! rpg-trader.com/products/102...rpg-trader.comFree RPG Day 2026 Bundle on RPG TraderOver $1,000 worth of digital and print content from more than 250 creators all across the RPG Trader community. 17855
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Free RPG Day is this Saturday, but @rpg-trader.bsky.social has this giant bundle of free TTRPGs live now! Among the many great games in here is my very own sci-fi tarot game, “Into the Starlit Sky”! 0107
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Finished painting another batch of Marvel United minis this week. Did the last of the World War Hulk box, completed the Guardians of the Galaxy characters, and progressed through more of the Spider-Geddon minis. 030
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 13/06/2026A quick reminder to everyone: RPG Trader’s Grand Opening Sale is almost over! You have until 15 June at midnight UTC to enjoy 20% off. If there’s something on your wishlist, now’s the perfect time to pick it up at the sale price. Thanks for all the support so far, and happy gaming! 🎲 211474
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 13/06/2026That’s “Vanity: Glass & Stone” up there! That’s my game! Go pick up a copy if you are at East Coast Comic Expo Moncton this weekend! 010
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 09/06/2026There's a site-wide 20% off sale running all week for launch! Go browse the catalogue, support indie TTRPG creators, and get some excellent content for your game table at the same time 🎲 rpg-trader.com/products/rpg-trader.comBrowse productsDiscover tabletop RPG products on RPG Trader. Filter by genre, system, format, and more. 09773
Reposted by Marco A. TorresRPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 09/06/2026RPG TRADER IS NOW LIVE. FOR REAL. 🔥 Tell your friends, fellow creatives, imaginary dragons and your followers! We’ve already got: ⚔️ 250+ creators 📚 1,500+ RPG products live (and more on the way) 🌍 A marketplace built for indie RPG chaos in the best way 👉 RPG Trader is officially open. 19578334
Reposted by Marco A. Torresemma 🌙✨ gothHoblin @gothhoblin.me · 07/06/2026okay, what about journaling games that taste like: - eating memories - eating men - confronting ghosts - rituals with dolls - occult detectives - vampire hunting - fucked up family history - creepy old houses with creepy old trees ? Find them in the My Lone Summer bundle 🦇 itch.io/b/3705/-my-l...itch.io⛥ My Lone Summer - Solo/Duet TTRPG Bundle ⛥ by gothHoblin and 21 others⛥ My Lone Summer - Solo/Duet TTRPG Bundle ⛥: 28 items for $10.00 2139
Reposted by Marco A. Torresemma 🌙✨ gothHoblin @gothhoblin.me · 05/06/2026hey friends, do you like your journaling games flavoured with: - vampire lovers - deals with ancient entities - axe murdering - "accidental" rival kissing - blood moon witchcraft - dancing with zombies - homoerotic devil music ? If so, check out the My Lone Summer bundle 🦇 itch.io/b/3705/-my-l... 02319
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 07/06/2026My games are now up on @rpg-trader.bsky.social! The site goes live for sales this week, with a 20% discount on everything! rpg-trader.com/creator/312/...rpg-trader.comMonarcWriter on RPG TraderMonarcWriter is the publishing moniker of Marco A. Torres (he/him) — educator, writer, parent, and game designer. He creates storytelling tabletop games with easy-to-learn, quick-to-play mechanics and... 030
Reposted by Marco A. TorresFabian Blake(he/him)Rose tint my world @glitzydemon.itch.io · 02/06/2026Calling all my fellow ttrpg vamps & goths! If you'd rather hide away from the summer sun with a suitably dark and delicious duet or solo game, we have a treat for you all! 🖤 01411
Reposted by Marco A. Torresemma 🌙✨ gothHoblin @gothhoblin.me · 01/06/2026🖤🦇 My Lone Summer TTRPG Bundle 🦇🖤 28 solo & duet TTRPGs with darker themes, including zombies, vampires, occult noir, witchcraft, rituals, dark academia, gothic horror and more. Perfect for staying inside and avoiding the sun with your goth bestie 🖤 Live now and just $10 🦇 itch.io/b/3705/-my-l... 16150
Reposted by Marco A. TorresSeamus Conneely of Cannibal Halfling Gaming @cannibalhalfling.bsky.social · 01/06/2026#PocketQuest2026 may be ending @drivethrurpg.com, but its bundles are forever - including the Solo RPGs one! You can save more than $30 and gets 18 solo/solo+ games at once (if you already bought some of them, their share is discounted as well)! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...drivethrurpg.comPocketQuest 2026 Solo RPGs [BUNDLE] - Seamus Conneely | DriveThruRPGThis special bundle is made up of 1 and 1+ player games created as part of PocketQuest 2026, Time Travel! For previous PocketQuest Solo Bundles, check out 2025, 2024, and 2023! Reloaded - PocketQue... 01110
Reposted by Marco A. TorresNoomue @noomue.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Another amazing writeup by Marco and the best treat is @cannibalhalfling.bsky.social time travel game using a modified srd by @farirpgs.com you have to check it out! #ttrpg #pocketquest2026 #games #weekend 073
Reposted by Marco A. TorresCiTyKey-Design @aratlon.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Time Punk is honored to be featured in the latest newsletter of monarcwriter @monarcwriter.bsky.social Check out this amazing newsletter and also the bundle to save some money. monarcwriter.substack.com/p/pocketques...monarcwriter.substack.comPocketQuest 2026 Reviews - Week 4It's the final week of PocketQuest 2026 reviews, with a look at 7 more games from the game jam! 011
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 29/05/2026PocketQuest2026 month comes to an end with 7 reviews in the MonarcWriter newsletter this week. Its been an absolute blast reading and playing all of these games from @drivethrurpg.com's time-travel game jam! monarcwriter.substack.com/p/pocketques...monarcwriter.substack.comPocketQuest 2026 Reviews - Week 4It's the final week of PocketQuest 2026 reviews, with a look at 7 more games from the game jam! 1115
Reposted by Marco A. TorresNoomue @noomue.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Need a Solo game for the weekend? Check out Marco’s amazing reviews of many of the #pocketquest2026 games and also ones included #sologame bundle Make this weekend a great adventure! #solorpg #ttrpg #bundle #gamebundle #gamereviews 041
Reposted by Marco A. TorresFinan Oillpheist @finanoillpheist.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Week three of @monarcwriter.bsky.social 's #pocketquest 2026 coverage, be sure to check it out, especially if you'd like to find some new #indie #ttrpg games to try! My latest release, Our Hell In Space is covered this week as well, giving you further insight into what to expect from a playthrough. 041
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Week 3 of PocketQuest2026 reviews in the MonarcWriter newsletter this week. Take a look at 5 games from @drivethrurpg.com's game jam that bring exploration and horror to the jam’s time-travel theme! monarcwriter.substack.com/p/pocketques...monarcwriter.substack.comPocketQuest 2026 Reviews - Week 3Another round of PocketQuest 2026 reviews this week with 5 more games about time travel, exploration, and horror! 1124
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026This bundle of Solo-games from this year’s PocketQuest includes my newest game: “Calamity Reprise”! The other 17 games are all pretty great, too! 031
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Reviews continue for @drivethrurpg.com's PocketQuest2026 this week in the MonarcWriter newsletter. I take a look at 4 games that combine the event's time-travel theme with animals! monarcwriter.substack.com/p/pocketques...monarcwriter.substack.comPocketQuest 2026 Reviews - Week 2PocketQuest 2026 reviews continue this week with 4 animal-themed games about time travel! 193
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026It’s PocketQuest month, and that means the MonarcWriter newsletter will be reviewing and highlighting projects from this year’s @drivethrurpg.com event. The first week of reviews features 5 games that highlight the variety of this year’s time-travel theme! monarcwriter.substack.com/p/pocketques...monarcwriter.substack.comPocketQuest 2026 Reviews - Week 1PocketQuest 2026 reviews have begun, starting with 5 games that highlight the wide range of game-styles possible with this year’s Time-Travel theme! 075
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 06/05/2026With PocketQuest 2026 now live, I wrote about the design process for my submission, “Calamity Reprise.” monarcwriter.substack.com/p/pocketques...monarcwriter.substack.comPocketQuest 2026 Design Diary: Calamity ReprisePocketQuest month kicks off with a look at the design for “Calamity Reprise” and a MonarcWriter sale! 075
Reposted by Marco A. TorresSeamus Conneely of Cannibal Halfling Gaming @cannibalhalfling.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Reloaded - #PocketQuest2026 is now @drivethrurpg.com! Built using Breathless from @farirpgs.com, it's about escaping a time loop. Your dice degrade through use, you die, and you Reload the time loop, mastering Obstacles so you can live to see a different day! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... 01812
Reposted by Marco A. TorresBad DnD Advice | Working on Rust Moon! @nat1advice.tbm.games · 04/05/2026I made a #TTRPG for #PocketQuest2026 ! In When Everything Made Sense, time travelers appear in 1996 to thwart the evils of the 2030s. When they arrive, though, the real struggle will be the temptation to rejoin a nostalgia-laden past. Pick it up on DriveThruRPG today! www.drivethrurpg.com... 12215
Reposted by Marco A. TorresZachary Elliott-Hatton @zelliotthatton.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Two solo, time-travelling, journalling games for the price of one! Better Late Than Never and Time To Kill Get the pair for $4.95 www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... 074
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 04/05/2026The games from this year’s PocketQuest are now live and available on @drivethrurpg.com! Check out all the wonderful games from this year’s event, including my latest release: “Calamity Reprise,” a musical solo-game about averting disaster in a time loop! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5... 071
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Watched “Mother Mary” (2026) today. It is a very good ghost/love story about artists and muses, and I loved how the process of making art (fashion and music) and relationship between artist and muse is so critical to both the intimacy and horror of the story. Hathaway and Cole are amazing in this. 020
Reposted by Marco A. TorresErin Tierney | Veil’s Edge Games @veilsedgegames.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Now that Magic the Gathering is returning to Strixhaven, it’s the perfect time to pick up this book! 021
Marco A. Torres @monarcwriter.bsky.social · 03/04/2026This is the fifth quarter sales report I’ve gotten since @ipr.bsky.social began selling my books, and every single time I receive one I am filled with immense joy to see how many of my games are being carried by retailers and libraries because of them! 0132