Ross Cowman @rosscowman.bsky.social · 23hHow did you get into ttrpgs. Saw kids playing on E.T. Asked my mom about it and she shows us later with a copy of the Holmes Blue Book she found at a used book store. 030
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 03/10/2026Episode 1 of So You Wanna Be a Game Master is up on our YouTube channel! Huge thank you to Andi Licht for being our first guest on this new show. We are so excited! #ttprg #ttrpgcommunity #ttrpgtok #gamemaster #dungeonmaster 191
Reposted by Ross CowmanThomas M, Full-time Rascal @newmadras.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It was lovely to have @kierongillen.bsky.social on this episode. We talked a mile a minute about so many different topics and Kieron shared some great anecdotes and writing advice. 2507
Reposted by Ross CowmanSarah Doom @scorchadoom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Somehow tomorrow is October 1st. I’ll be releasing the pdf of In the Pines, my survival horror PBtA game where a group of women go camping to bond, and find…something is there with them. It’s the ashcan, so play it and tell me what you think! I’d like to make it a better game. 24512
Ross Cowman @rosscowman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026game design is rethinking narrative authority over and over till words lose all meaning 0150
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 29/09/2026Blades ‘68 is a supplement to Blades in the Dark that offers new character playbooks, new crews, and new ways to play the game. Jump right into a technicolor retro-futuristic landscape in Blades ‘68, available now on our website! #bladesinthedark #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #ttrpgcommunity #roleplayinggames 1147
Ross Cowman @rosscowman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026My top advice for artists is that you can't make a living off of art. You CAN make a living off of business, and making art can be a PART of that business. But your business and your art will both be happier if you don't conflate the two. 060
Reposted by Ross CowmanRascal News @rascal.news · 28/09/2026Whoa-ho, a bunch of gorgeous copies of our second annual anthology just arrived at Chase's home. One could arrive at yours, too, by purchasing Rascal Year Two from Heart of the Deernicorn's webstore: heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/rasc... (A limited second printing of Year One is also available!) 0296
Ross Cowman @rosscowman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Future of Games 2027 Is locked in for May 14-16 in Olympia WA this year will feature both industry focused talks / workshops / seminars as well as organized play, playtesting, and other gamer-focused programming. 030
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 27/09/2026Blades 68 is a technicolor retro-futuristic take on the original Blades in the Dark experience. It’s available now on our website! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #ttrpgcommunity #tabletopgames #roleplayinggames 1141
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 24/09/2026Live on our YouTube channel and on our podcast, Momo interviews game designer Paul Czege. Together they chat about solo RPGs, tarot, and the subconscious mind. Watch the whole interview on our YouTube channel and wherever you listen to podcasts. #ttrpg #ttrpgcommunity #sologame #gamedesign #solorpg 13515
Reposted by Ross CowmanGeek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026UK Games Expo has banned generative AI art, text, and merchandise across all NEC exhibition halls, bringing the convention in line with broader British tabletop standards. Standholders face removal or bans if their products aren't made by humans. #UKGEgeeknative.comUK Games Expo bans generative AI art and text across all trade hallsUK Games Expo has introduced a mandatory policy prohibiting generative AI art and text across all NEC trade halls, requiring exhibitors to sell only human-made games. 181518485
Reposted by Ross CowmanRyan Spangler @prismofeverything.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Hey all! Logged into blue sky to tell you I'm launching a Kickstarter tomorrow? www.kickstarter.com/projects/ele... is this place cool? Ever since the other site I've had nowhere to emit strange thoughts in the middle of the night - did this thing ever work out do you want to hear thoughtskickstarter.comComing soon: ORGANISMORGANISM is a board game of growth, exploration, survival, and reproduction! with simple rules and boundless potential 3115
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 24/09/2026We got to sit down with Andi Licht, creator of the game Between Clouds, and ask her questions about her game! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #ttrpgcommunity #tabletopgames #gamedesigner 2104
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 23/09/2026Tomorrow, Thursday September 24th, is our Solo RPG Book Club! We will be meeting at @altitude15oly Altitude 15 in downtown Olympia Washington from 5pm-8pm to play a solo RPG together! This month's game is Song of the Scryptwyrm. 1134
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 22/09/2026If you've been wanting to join our Solo RPG Book Club but you don't live near Olympia, WA, you should check out our online Solo RPG Book Club! We will be hosting a livestream every month on Discord to walk you through how to play that month's game. 11713
Ross Cowman @rosscowman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026If you’ve enjoyed deernicorn’s videos, or games, or events, would you do me a favie leave a review on google? g.page/r/CaRmehG4mJ...g.pageSign in - Google Accounts 012
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 17/09/2026Announcing the first episode of So You Wanna Be a Game Master! This is a new series we're starting all about how to run and facilitate tabletop role playing games. 1115
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 17/09/2026Do you want to learn how to be a Game Master? Then check out our new series, So You Wanna Be a Game Master live now on our YouTube channel and on our podcast! #gamemaster #dungeonmaster #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #ttrpgcommunity 172
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 17/09/2026Creator of Koriko: A Magical Year Jack Harrison explains one of his big inspirations for making the wildly popular solo journaling game. Check out the full interview on our YouTube channel, and preorder Koriko now on our website! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #ttrpgcommunity #sologame #journaling 2154
Reposted by Ross CowmanRascal News @rascal.news · 16/09/2026Part two of a thread looking at the articles in Rascal: Year Two anthology! In the second half of this collection, we start o get weird. Check out the book on the Heart of the Deernicorn store: heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/rasc...heartofthedeernicorn.comRascal News Year 2A collection of some of the best independent journalism about tabletop roleplaying games and the people who make them, from Rascal News. 1175
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 16/09/2026Rascal News Vol 2 is another collection of the best tabletop gaming news journalism from their second year in publication. It’s available now on our website! #tabletopgames #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #ttrpgcommunity #ttrpgs 2288
Reposted by Ross CowmanRascal News @rascal.news · 15/09/2026The Rascal: Year Two anthology is out! Here's a thread breaking down what's in the in book: 🧵 ⬇️ heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/rasc...heartofthedeernicorn.comRascal News Year 2A collection of some of the best independent journalism about tabletop roleplaying games and the people who make them, from Rascal News. 13718
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 15/09/2026Announcement: we will be playing Song of the Scryptwyrm at our next solo RPG Book Club meeting! This game is a sequel to the Librarian’s Apprentice, but it’s also a standalone game. Join us Thursday, September 24th at Altitude 15 in downtown Olympia Washington to play with us! #olympia #sologame 0125
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 14/09/2026Blades '68 is a technicolor retro-futuristic take on the original Blades in the Dark experience, and it's available now on our website! 24819
Ross Cowman @rosscowman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026soft launching UK-based shipping on heartofthedeernicorn.com right now. Free shipping on orders over $200 to the UK and Republic of Ireland. Duty paid shipments to most EU countries. If you want to do me a solid, try ordering something DM me to let me know how it goes.heartofthedeernicorn.comHeart of the DeernicornPublisher, distributor, and manufacturer of tabletop games including RPGs, Solo RPGs, and Story Games. 34725
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 10/09/2026Today in the Deernicorn studio, Momo sits down with Andi Licht, creator of Between Clouds and Cat's Paw Couriers. They talk about Andi's games, as well as the concept of found family, ecological hope, and their love of magical flying animals. Watch it now on our YouTube channel! 294
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 13/09/2026We asked some of our friends what they like about coming to our weekly Story Game Night. Wanna see what all the hype is about? Join us every Monday evening in downtown Olympia WA at Altitude 15 from 5pm - 8pm and play games with us! #olympia #olympiawashington #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #ttrpgcommunity 082
Reposted by Ross CowmanScryptid Games @scryptidgames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Very excited that our official announcement for BLOOMFALL — a school days portal fantasy TTRPG — is live today on @rascal.news. Such an exciting project designed by @sharangbiswas.bsky.social and @yeonsoonerorlater.bsky.social in collaboration with @labx.org! 🍃 www.rascal.news/scryptid-gam...rascal.newsScryptid Games to Publish Bloomfall: A Storybook Roleplaying GameA school days portal fantasy TTRPG designed in partnership with LabX, a program of the National Academy of Sciences 0167
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 09/09/2026If you’re looking for a whimsical solo game with vibes similar to PICO, I suggest Koriko: A Magical Year! Pre orders are available now on our website. #whimsical #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #sologame #journaling 1122
Reposted by Ross CowmanSam D @sam.diceexploder.com · 08/09/2026Dice Exploder is back with a new season! This week I talk with @ashthestampede.bsky.social about Duty Stations from Night Witches by @bullypulpithq.bsky.social and how it influenced Ash's work on The Watch (now with a 2e on Kickstarter). Take a listen!diceexploder.comTranscript: Duty Stations (Night Witches) with Ash Kreider - Dice ExploderListen to this episode here. Further Reading The Watch 2e is on Kickstarter now Night Witches by Jason Morningstar Socials Ash on Bluesky Ash's website, including listings for their games... 1198
Reposted by Ross CowmanAsh the Stampede @ashthestampede.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Mars Watch is now LIVE on Kickstarter! Re-skinned 2nd edition of The Watch - an award-winning TTRPG about women and NB people literally destroying patriarchy. 📚 Revised rules, incl. new playbook 🚀 New setting & art ✨ Future genders 🔪 Destroy space capitalism Back now: www.kickstarter.com/... 23535
Reposted by Ross CowmanRascal News @rascal.news · 07/09/2026Rascal Year 2 anthology is now available www.rascal.news/rascal-year-... 05412
Reposted by Ross CowmanRascal News @rascal.news · 07/09/2026Rascal News asked for help, and y’all delivered www.rascal.news/rascal-news-... 29328
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 06/09/2026Jack Harrison, creator of Koriko, tells us about his beloved game. Koriko is available for pre order now through our website! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #koriko #sologame #journaling 1236
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 06/09/2026Come with me to host our solo RPG Book Club! Every month on the last Thursday of the month, we meet at altitude 15 in downtown Olympia from 5-8 pm. We play solo RPGs together as a group! It’s so much fun. Our next book club will be held on September 24. #olympia #olympiawashington #sologame 0196
Reposted by Ross CowmanRowan Mysel Zeoli @rowanzeoli.bsky.social · 03/09/2026another installment of the Thomas never misses vertical. This is what Rascal is here for, this is what games mean to people Especially with ICE and similar xenophobic projects ruining peoples lives in the United States, highlighting our shared humanity is more important than ever. 04210
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 03/09/2026Today is very special because we have Andi Licht in the studio with us, running her game that she created! We play Between Clouds, specifically the Cat's Paw Couriers addition. Join Andi, Momo, Carla, and Avery as they hop aboard some giant pigs and go on an adventure! 152
Reposted by Ross CowmanJustice Ramin Arman @justiceraminarman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I’m excited to report that we have an Associate Game Designer position open on the D&D Game Design team. These roles don’t come along often and are a great place to take your TRPG career to the next level. Apply here: job-boards.greenhouse.io/hasbro/jobs/... #dnd #WOTCstaffjob-boards.greenhouse.ioAssociate Game Designer - D&DRenton, Washington, United States 37153
Reposted by Ross CowmanRascal News @rascal.news · 03/09/2026In Guadalajara, kids who once photocopied game books now design RPGs and run conventions www.rascal.news/in-guadalaja... 016840
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 27/08/2026Pre-Order Koriko through our website here: heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/kori...heartofthedeernicorn.comKoriko: A Magical Year Pre-Order – Heart of the DeernicornSorry, this product is unavailable. Please choose a different combination. 094
Reposted by Ross CowmanHeart of the Deernicorn @heartofthedeernicorn.com · 30/08/2026Have YOU played Fall of Magic yet? . Fall of Magic is a GMless TTRPG that's hand made in our very own workshop! Gather your friends, embark on an epic journey, and discover why this award winning game is so beloved. . #ttprg #ttrpgcommunity #tabletopgames #roleplayinggames #fallofmagic 2379
Reposted by Ross CowmanJohn Harper @johnharper.bsky.social · 28/08/2026"If The Odyssey made you want to play a game, it's probably Agon that's gonna scratch that itch." -- Judd Karlman. Couldn't ask for a better endorsement! Jump in to mythic adventures with a game all about epic deeds. Grab the book from the Evil Hat website, or the PDF here: johnharper.itch.io/agonjohnharper.itch.ioAGON by John HarperHeroic action in the mythic age 313434
Reposted by Ross Cowmanaustin_walker @austinwalker.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Impossible to add up all Avery's done for the medium. But easy to say how much her work helped me come to understand how to play, facilitate, and design games. Also, they're fun as hell, you should buy them! 219794
Reposted by Ross CowmanGraham Walmsley 🎲 @grahamwalmsley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Fall of Magic is amazing to play, but it's also a beautiful thing, a game printed on a scroll. A few years ago, I wondered if there were any games I wanted to own physical copies of, and Fall of Magic was the one that really mattered to me. 28116
Reposted by Ross CowmanAvery Alder, Buried Without Ceremony @lackingceremony.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Do you love any of the games that I have created? Whether it's Monsterhearts, Dream Askew, The Quiet Year, Going For Broke, or a deeper cut, now would be a great time to hit quote-tweet and tell your friends about it! It's been a slow month. 💕✨ store.buriedwithoutceremony.comstore.buriedwithoutceremony.comBuried Without CeremonyMy name is Avery Alder, and for the past eighteen years I’ve been designing tabletop roleplaying games. These are games about community, relationships, doubt, queerness, and the collapse of civilizati... 12594364
Ross Cowman @rosscowman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Google blocked this image for "promoting drinking!" AI is doing wonders. 290