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SeanMcCann

@seanmccann.bsky.social
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Writer | Pākehā | Disability Support Worker He / Him Big time nerd with big time dreams of becoming a full-time storyteller. Currently trying my hand at making physical games Toitū te Tiriti www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/3…

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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Not sure it's a smart idea to count chickens before they hatch, but I'm working on something fairly big-ish right now and I've hit the ~f~r~u~s~t~r~a~t~i~n~g~ bit where I need to talk to an accountant before going any further. No one ever said how much *paperwork* there is in being an artist.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I think there's perhaps been a fairly long-lasting tension between the wargame aspect exemplified by early D&D and the Mind's Eye Theatre aspect pushed by WoD, and any hint that we might shift back to the D&D side of the see-saw draws out a strong reaction from anyone that's not deep inside that.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hey so, can we make "dropping sheeran" slang for 'pulling together for a greater cause'? As in "alright, folks, time to drop sheeran. There's a lot of people to feed, and we all need to work hard to make it happen." #neologism #edsheeran #freepalestine
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
And that's the Daggerheart Bundle of Holding done. Did I spend the last three weeks obsessively refreshing the sales page? Am I happy with the outcome? Do I want to do more, more, more? Yes, yes, and yes. @mikerunderwood.bsky.social; @carloscisco.bsky.social ... do you guys wanna collab sometime?
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
These are pretty dang cool. Gotta love it when you can pull an entire story from three pictures!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I have an Elementary Vehicle Rule Kit for just this kind of scenario. It's for sale over on DriveThru, but if you're okay with a more compressed file I'd be happy to email you a free copy to look over!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Really honestly stoked at how well the Daggerheart Bundle of Holding's been going. I know it's not because of me, but being amongst some big names has been very encouraging. I am seriously considering trying to expand Terrastorm to a full supplement. Just gotta figure out how that'll work ...
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Good Egg Games @goodegggames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Last week of the #Daggerheart Bundle of Holding sale! Featuring products from myself, @mikerunderwood.bsky.social, @carloscisco.bsky.social, @seanmccann.bsky.social, @daggerquill.com and others! bundleofholding.com/presents/DHC...
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
"Hey, you know what you should write next?" "YES. For the next Ten. Years."
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
They actually reached out to me! I'm not sure of the process otherwise, I'm afraid. (If it happens again, I'll be sure to keep you in mind, though)
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Guess there really are quite a few fans of Daggerheart out there, huh?
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Well, it's official: I've just made the most money I've ever made from my writing - and the Bundle of Holding's barely even a third of the way done! As in, if my math is correct (gotta love exchange rates), then I've actually earnt more than the living wage this week.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
oh god they MOVE
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
It's a good deal!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Hey look, I'm on sale! If you've ever wanted to grab my Borderlands-inspired Daggerheart campaign frame, now is the time to do it! (Along with a bunch of other absolute legends - this bundle includes work from Mike Underwood AND Carlos Cisco too!) bundleofholding.com/presents/DHC...
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Daggerheart Compatible Bundle
Adventurer! This all-new Daggerheart Compatible Bundle presents ebook supplements from many indie game designers that support Daggerheart, the epic tabletop roleplaying game from Darrington Press of b...
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Give the players even *more* to fight against
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Oh, this is COOL. Gotta love it when Fury Road inspires an even *more* dystopian overhaul!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Y'know, if I had the resources, I would LOVE to one day create a full-fledged Borderlands-esque Daggerheart supplement.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Done!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
@carlosminc.bsky.social - I'm reading through Hope & Fear and, mate, you've been **busy**!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
(also Dimension20's FantasyHigh cough cough)
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I guessss keeping it digital is the sensible option, but also I like my dice and I know gamers do too.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
My only answer (to my own question, I know) is to focus on print 'n' play products - or try tweak the games so they can be played online via form fillable pdfs or even via VTT.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
So. GameDev ... problem, I guess. New Zealand is very geographically isolated. I'm currently making some tactile (card/board/dice) games that I hope to release sometime. How do I grab the international audience without crippling us both with international fees?
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Boy is it what. Bit of a thunderstorm going on in other parts of the web, right?
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Please explain what logical fallacy you see in my argument.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Right, absolutely. And those are valid bullet points! The methodology is what I'm commenting on. Would *you* work alongside someone that sent a mob to your door? Justified or not, I don't see this tactic working out.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
What you're saying makes sense, but that's not the tone I got from the reddit post. I'm seeing a call to arms (an impression supported by what's being downvoted). I can't see that ending well.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Hang on. Are these guys trying to use public pressure to force concessions out of a business partner? That's... certainly an interesting tactic ...
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Some friends introduced me to Sagrada and I honestly think it has got to be one of the most perfectly-designed games I have ever encountered. Each player chooses their own difficulty level, the turns pass smoothly, the core mechanic is just ~~elegant~~, and it's almost infinitely replayable.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Oh yeah, links! heartofdaggers.com/products/ter... heartofdaggers.com/products/heg... heartofdaggers.com/products/ele...
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Terrastorm Campaign Frame • Daggerheart Compatible Campaign Frames Homebrew • Heart Of Daggers
A legally distinct Borderlands experience! Take on heartless, greedy corporations. Steal all their loot. Use that loot to blow up more corporations! Punch greed in the face! Terrastorm is my attempt t...
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Also, @heartofdaggers.bsky.social, your user interface is SO MUCH friendlier than drivethrurpg's one. Granted, they've got a helluva legacy to deal with (there's something to be said for tabula rasa), but oooh what a difference in experience.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Finally - fiiiinally - got my Daggerheart goods uploaded to hearofdaggers.com. Did I also mention I'm working on a card racer game? Not strictly Daggerheart related, but the Rescueheart supplement I'm planning *after* that definitely is.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Just sitting here watching the new Dimension20 season thinking about monkey's paws and how I wished Americans would stop associating New Zealand with Lord of the Rings by default.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
If you have any further questions, feel free to let me know!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
... I've included some rules for a variation on poker I call Homeless Poker (because there's no house), but the cards are designed to be used with any card game you can think of. Oh, and here are two demo cards for you: the Emperor of Water, and the suits and ranks of the deck.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This is my first ever card game, so there isn't a review article for me to point you, unfortunately! I can try explain a little, though. This deck is an iteration of the standard poker deck using elements rather than suits, with 15 rather than 13 cards per suit (9 pip, 6 face). (Cont'd)
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
So it's not Daggerheart - but I made a thing. My very own card game, in fact! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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Homeless Poker - Sean McCann | DriveThruRPG
A new way to play poker! Homeless, because there's no house - the dealer is a part of the game, just like everyone else at the table. Poker, because it's the easiest card game to run a scorecard with....
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Excellent, thank you for the rapid reply. Appreciate everything you folks are doing!
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Although, @heartofdaggers.bsky.social, can I just check something - is the PayPal system already implemented, or is it *being* implemented?
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
@heartofdaggers.bsky.social - you folks are getting so good at implementing new features, you're adding them before I even ask! Adding PayPal is just a >chef's kiss< moment, honestly.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
I don't just write Daggerheart supplements, folks - sometimes I get a tickle in my chest and whoops now I've gone and made a map based on a tourism job I held for eighteen months. Hm. There might actually be some stories in here ... (also YES I'm showing off. That's what social media is for!)
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Hey folks! Are you playing a game of Daggerheart and thinking to yourself "Hm, I would LOVE a horse / car / tank / mech right about now?" Well then. Allow me to introduce you to the Elementary Vehicle Rule Kit! Take a look. See if there's anything in it for you! www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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Elementary Vehicle Rule Kit - Sean McCann | DriveThruRPG
THIS IS NOT A CAMPAIGN FRAME This is a bundle of rules intended to help players and GMs alike introduce vehicles into their campaign - be it an old-school fantasy, an old-school scifi, a cyberpunk dys...
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Hah! I've had the same thing happen to me with my writing. I choose to take it as a compliment that I'm on the same wavelength as the True Blue Professionals (TM). And yes, definitely plenty of usefulness in this. All the best with hitting your goals, mate!
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Tomas Gimenez Rioja @ Crypt of the Nekrolych 💀 @tgimenezrgm.itch.io · 30/01/2026
#rpg #dnd Hey, I'm making a cool #Daggerheart thing, and once I get $13 more I'll start releasing plenty of Adversaries pretty often until they end up making a very cool-looking product. Would really appreciate it if you checked it out ☺️ tgimenezrgm.itch.io/crypt-of-the...
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Crypt of the NekroLych by Tomas Gimenez Rioja
A Daggerheart Villain Frame with optional rules and 30+ Adversaries
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Oh, this is GENIUS. I love a good iteration on the core rules. Also, I'm running my own game and any new tools for the GM are only ever going to be appreciated.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Hm. Guaranteed discovery sounds a lot like exposure, to be honest. Revenue share would be the closest to how my country suggests indie artists work together. Whatever works best for the artist, honestly; I just struggle to afford USD prices from all the way down here.
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
(This is meant to be a humble request, by the way. Word counts are the bane of good manners, I swear)
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
@heartofdaggers.bsky.social, I have an incredibly esoteric request: Is there a way you can think of to connect writers with artists, where the writer doesn't have the upfront budget to contract the work - in a way that benefits the artist?
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SeanMcCann @seanmccann.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
And that's my third bit of writing for a TTRPG published. Currently available on itch.io, soon to be available on DriveThruRPG - I present, the Elementary Vehicle Rule Kit. Featuring a bunch of stuff, but most importantly - Twenty. Three. Vehicles! sean-joseph-mccann.itch.io/elementary-v...
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Elementary Vehicle Rule Kit by Sean-Joseph McCann
Daggerheart needs vehicle rules!
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