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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Series 1 Episode 003 is officially in the bag! 🎧 Whistling frogs and all. Last week there was a random rooster, now cause of a long day leading to recording at night, whistling frogs. I don't live on a farm. Just a comparatively tiny island. 😅 Clicky the linky to listen! ⬇️ #SoloTTRPG #Devlogs 🚫🎲

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1. I'm tired (cause my cognitive load is maxed out) & behind schedule for today. 2. Feedback is hard cause sometimes feedback comes from comfort with the status quo. 3. I've still got the better part of 4 hours to record this audio devlog.

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Extra-Extra, read all about how Violence works differently than Infiltration in this tactical, solo-first, TTRPG powered entirely by a standard pack of 54-playing cards. Subscribe to support development & be notified when a new issue drops & when new audio devlogs go live. #SoloTTRPG #IndieTTRPG

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tell 3 of your friends. Also tell 2 of your frenemies (they can fight it out for the #1 headband)!

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My day started several hours behind schedule because my standing fan decided that the wee hours were the best time to screech its displeasure at its continued existence like a hell-spawned banshee. I did have a wildly productive day working on the setting guide for Porchirren! I got so much done 🕺

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SoloRPGList @solorpglist.com · 28/09/2026

New to the Solo RPG List: Porchirren: Crucible of Cards Quick Start by @porchirren.bsky.social No dice, no GM, no waiting; just you, a deck of cards, & one full scene where every draw could break for you or against you. LINKY: solorpglist.com/search.php?i...

Cover for the solo TTRPG: Porchirren: Crucible of Cards Quick Start. Playing cards, specifically the aces, falling on a grey background

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Came up with a minced oath: 'Wholly Flaming Samurai, Man!'. @solorpglist.com encouraged me to turn that into a soloTTRPG, so I did. They also came up with this bundle. My minced-oath-turned-tactical-solo-TTRPG is part of Solo Sept. Games Bundle. It's Wholly Fully Serendipitous Moment! #SoloTTRPG

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Is it still objectively Wednesday? ✅ Have I recorded episode 2 of Porchirren: Cards on the Tabletop Devlogs? ✅ Is the episode objectively published ✅ Did I ramble on for hours ❌ I did it! I'm now 2/2 with audio devlogs. Now as a reward, chocolate! Then a retreat to my happy place 🎶📖 #SoloTTRPG

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I spent about 3 hours last night overhauling my plans for episode 2 of my podcast. So far, I've spent 5 hours on pre-production for the episode because I got re-acquainted with the fact that I use 'so' as a filler word when I'm speaking & I know I'm speaking publicly & that makes me uncomfortable.

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Issue 002 of my newsletter is now live! Why should you 🫵 even care? I'm building Porchirren: Crucible of Cards before your very eyes. 😅 That's a magical adventure of hope & wonder right there! Plus there's all this 'will he/won't he' tension going on. #SoloTTRPG #ttrpgsky

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Why is this whole other person narrating my snippets of my life 🤔😭

Let's play Porchirren: Crucible of Cards Core Loop! I've done images/cards for you to follow. This is all a big, wild swing. I've never attempted to make the core loop playable like this before. This is an Infiltration, not a combat. Good Luck, Have Fun! 😅 #Porchirren #LetsPlay #ttrpgsky

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Porchirren: Crucible of Cards Quick Start by Porchirren

Just published the quick start for Porchirren: Crucible of Cards over on Itch. I feel sooo good about how the page looks wunna! 🕺 Proper chuffed AND real-real fussy 😅 Don't take my word for it. Hit the clicky-linky thing & see ⬇️ #Porchirren #Itch #SoloTTRPG

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Choose your action. Draw a card. Live, or die, by the consequences.

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dunno if I feel attacked or seen just reading this 🤔

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I wanna do a live Let's Play of the core loop for Porchirren: Crucible of Cards tomorrow Sunday Sept. 20, 2026 at 4 PM AST. I'll post a single scenario & a mini character sheet including the low/high Target Number. All you have to do is follow the core loop. Any takers? #ttrpgsky #LetsPlay

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The core loop of Porchirren: Crucible of Cards ⬇️ 1. Declare what you're doing 2. Draw a card 3. Check its suit against your Domain 4. Then resolve the number, colour, & any face card against your own floor or ceiling Target Number to see what actually happens. a 🧵

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hullo I'm Marc 👋 Porchirren is my brain-spawn, & it's a complete tactical role-playing game that you can build, play, & replay entirely alone using a standard pack of cards with zero dice & no Game Master.

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I was staring at the graphic I did (all by myself like a real boy) & the idea for a trailer popped into my head fully formed. I'm rather chuffed by how it came out. 🎶: Epic (Instrumental) by Cory Bold from Audiosocket #Porchirren #SoloFirst #ttrpgsky

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I've been working on this & talking about this for what feels like so long & now it's really-real! 🥳 I'm proud to present to you #ttrpgsky the quick start for my latest solo TTRPG, think XCOM meets Solitaire! It's tactical, fast-paced, & uses playing cards ✏️📄🚫🎲 #Porchirren #Card-driven

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Austin Powers' Iconic 'Yeah, Baby!' Moment

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Spend so long thinking about & planning this, three cheers for getting the first audio-first episode (live playing the quick start) done! 🎧 Not just done, but published when I said I would [today!] 🥳 And I'm happy with how it turned out🕺 #SoloTTRPG #Porchirren #Podcast

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Trapped in a sun-baked alleyway, guards closing in, no plan, just cards. This is a real, lightly edited live playtest, recorded by Marc, the indie designer behind Porchirren: Crucible of Cards, a tact...

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Recording the first episode of my devlogs... podcast feels super loaded... anyway; I record the episode which is a live play test. Only to discover I can't hear anything! I was watching the audio levels move, but there's zero sound... Sigh. Guess who forgot to turn on the headphones? #ttrpgsky

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The Office: Jim Halpert's 'This Guy!!!' Meme

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Huzzah! I just finished layout the Porchirren: Crucible of Cards Quick Start. 🕺 I had a simple idea & was able to execute it. I decided to go with landscape to avoid the tables feeling squeezed up. Next step is a final read-through before starting on the store listings. #SoloTTRPG #Porchirren

Screenshot of Section 03 of the Porchirren: Crucible of Cards Quick Start

Title card for the tactical, solo-first tabletop RPG Porchirren: Crucible of Cards.

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We're halfway through September & the time to get the spectacular Solo September Games Bundle is half gone! Wholly Flaming Samurai, Man! is part of this collection. The replica weapon you ordered online arrived, set you on fire (you're fine!) & revealed jumbies in your home! #SoloSeptember

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I set a task for myself to write the first issue for my newsletter & post it today. I did this aspirationally & with great enthusiasm. Without (of course) any consideration, due care or attention to the things on my to-do list. Now look at me. Take a good, long look. I'm completely at loose ends.

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It hasn't escaped me that designing a solo-first game where low cognitive load is a core design philosophy is pretty much NOT a low cognitive load experience much of the time 🥲🫠 #SoloTTRPG #Porchirren #WIP

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I've been working on the Porchirren quick start for what feels like forever! I've been putting myself in the headspace of someone encountering my game for the 1st time & that's hard! Plus I've been play-testing the quick start Rules As Written which is 1 parts fun 2 parts stressful...

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I'm working on pulling together the quick start for Porchirren. Genuinely excited to say this cause progress is progress is good. Wanna play the quick start when its done? Hit the clicky-linky below. You'll get it as a thank you. Plus, progress updates, devlogs & more! #SelfPromoSaturday #WIP

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Is it just me, or is a bottom up approach to TTRPG design a lot like building with LEGO🤔 You wanna get something just the way you want it, but you got to pick down 5 other things... #TTRPG #SoloTTRPG #WIP

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'm very happy to have got past this instance of productive procrastination. My reward is that the domain name is now a live website! Since you're reading this, do the clicky thing & subscribe for text-only devlogs on Mondays and audio-first podcast episodes on Wednesdays! #SoloTTRPG #Porchirren

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Text-first devlogs, audio-first podcast & updates for the tactical, solo-first, playing card powered TTRPG under the Porchirren brand.

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The productive procrastination is strong with this one today 🥲 #TTRPG #SoloTTRPG #WIP

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

ICYDK *Wholly Flaming Samurai, Man!* is just 1 of 134 amazing Solo TTRPGs that are part of the Solo Sept. Games bundle. The concept: It's a random Tuesday. Replica sword you ordered online sets you on fire. You're fine. Well, now you can see jumbies. Clicky bit below ⬇️ #CaribbeanFolklore #Quirky

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Is WHEN you put something out of equal or greater importance to you vs the Who, What, Where, Why, How? Surely, I'm not the only curious mind that wants to know... #TTRPG #SoloTTRPG #IndieTTRPG

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I quietly working through the direct & indirect, conscious & unconscious influences for Porchirren & just realised that Farscape is portal isekai. Am I the only one who just realised this? Hello? Anybody... #TTRPG #WIP #Farscape

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Some things just need to be said: @izzydotpng.bsky.social did excellent work bringing my vision for the logo & wordmark for Porchirren into reality. Izzy, I enjoyed this experience! You were competent, communicative, & responsive; ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! And to think, connected via #Bluesky #TTRPG

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The first 8+ hours of the Solo September Game Bundle have been AMAZING! 🤯 The notifications are distracting in the best way. Props to @solorpglist.com & @rpgtrader.bsky.social for making this a thing. Check it out! Wait... is that daylight through yonder window breaking 😅 #TTRPG #SoloTTRPG

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Living my best night-owl life working on the demo for my tactical, solo-first TTRPG ♥️♠️♦️♣️ & listening to a soundtrack playlist curated from my own liked songs on Spotify. 🎧🎶 I wanna know what you are listing to. What are ten songs from your playlist? #TTRPGCommunity #SoloTTRPG #WIP

Ten songs from a Spotify soundtrack playlist curated from the Liked Songs from @@porchirren.bsky.social

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Laugh with me, Jocko... Laugh with me! Ah-haha-ha-ha!

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Huzzah! Wholly Flaming Samurai, Man! is going to be part of this awesome bundle people! Literally hundreds of amazing titles, all together worth hundred of dollars that can be yours for a couple of tenners. Bundle is available in three days (Sept. 1, 2026). #TTRPG #SoloTTRPG

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Y'know what I'm struggling with? Productive procrastination disguised as editing/quality assurance. I dunno if/how anybody else will react to this thing I've invested 100s of hours in; if that react will be good/bad. That's the real struggle for me. What's it like for you? #TTRPG #IndieDev

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I guess this is as good a time as any to say that the follow-up to Wholly Flaming Samurai, Man! now has a complete rule book, inclusive of a quick start guide. I don't think I'll have anything else ready to participate in this... Wait-a-minute! I could submit Wholly Flaming Samurai, Man! instead! 🕺

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Currently in progress... The print & play character sheet for my tactical solo-first tabletop RPG that's coming along apace. Build a character > Test the character > Improve or Tweak > Repeat More details to come. Is this easy to read & understand to you? #SelfPromoSaturday #SoloRPG #Porchirren

Character sheet draft for a WIP tactical, solo-first tabletop RPG designed by @porchirren.bsky.social

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Ran the 2nd internal playtest for my tactical solo-first TTRPG. More to unpack but 2/3 objectives exceeded! 1/3 failed in the best way possible; I know exactly how it failed, what caused the failure, & directions to get that sorted. If I recorded audio devlogs would you listen? #TTRPG #WIP

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I don't know who needs to hear this: 1. There is an optimal distance between your screen & your eyeballs. If your eyes feel strained, tired, puffy, watering you might be too far. 2. Drink more water. 3. See #2. Keep calm & keep it pushing. #TTRPG #SoloRPG #TTRPGDev

Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Can anyone tell me if I can upload a FREE demo to @rpgtrader.bsky.social for play testing & feedback? #RPGTrader #IndieTTRPG

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Scope-creep is real people! Thought I was managing it. I pulled out character creation & made it a playable loop on it's own, but wholly flaming samurai, man! 🤯 Anybody out there developing TTRPGs & Solo TTRPGs? Is it possible to cage the dreaded Scope-creeper beast? #TTRPGDesign #SoloRPG

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In the middle of doing my first full alpha playtest. Looking to see what's working vs not works vs gaps-to-be filled. It's basically being player/GM/troubleshooter all at the same time & let me tell you the cognitive load is high! Am I having fun? Heck-feckin' YES! #TTRPG #TTRPGDesign #SoloRPG

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Homer Simpson Having Fun with Sugar

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Porchirren @porchirren.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sometimes you have to kill your darlings. Other times, you hack them into pieces cause they make you pull your hair out. Then you find that one severed bit to heap your love & attention on. I'm talking about my tactical solo-first TTRPG. Char-gen's a playable loop. #TTRPG #TTRPGDesign #SoloRPG