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Jud | Short Rest Studios

@shortreststudios.bsky.social
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I love discovering new game systems and tools that will actually make a difference at your table. I’ve scouted the path, so you can get back to the fun. You don’t have to quest alone.

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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Riddle of the Veiled Isles, my pulp-fantasy-inspired Nimble RPG adventure for 4-6 level 1 heroes is available on @itch.io! Travel the maze of the Isles and solve its mysteries. Face traps, find treasure, fight really big bugs! Find a portal to a lost empire. shortreststudios.itch.io/riddle-of-th...
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Riddle of the Veiled Isles: 1st Level Adventure for Nimble by Jud | Short Rest Studios
A pulp-fantasy-inspired Nimble RPG adventure for 4-6 level 1 heroes.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Travel the maze of the Isles and solve its mysteries. Face traps, find treasure, fight really big bugs! Test your mettle and your mind to find the Portal to Em-Bosheth. Riddle of the Veiled Isles is a pulp-fantasy-inspired Nimble RPG adventure for 4-6 level 1 heroes. bit.ly/47gLo7p #nimblerpg #ttrpg
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Riddle of the Veiled Isles: 1st Level Adventure for Nimble | Short Rest Studios | Short Rest Studios | DriveThruRPG
A portal to the lost empire of Em-Bosheth - banished by the gods to a pocket dimension millennia ago - lies hidden in the Veiled Isles . Travel the maze of the Isles, and solve its mysteries. Face tra...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Every published TTRPG adventure needs at least these 4 essential features to eliminate bloated prep and meet modern adventure design standards.
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Every Published Adventure Should Have These Features in 2026
Every published TTRPG adventure needs at least these 4 essential fe...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
**Sept. 25, 2026** shortreststudios.com
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Coming soon. #nimblerpg #ttrpg
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Does Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG actually beat D&D 5e? Here are 4 big tabletop mechanics it fixes - and why I'm still passing on the system. Plus check out a sneak peak at @JeffWittyArt's cover art for my upcoming Nimble adventure!
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4 Ways Cosmere RPG Beats D&D (But I'm Still Passing)
Does Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG actually beat D&D 5e? Here are...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Losing is not the end! You can embrace failure in RPGs. w/ @jamesintrocaso.bsky.social Full video at youtu.be/P2Qp2InnNuo
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
This is how Dungeon Dwellers fights metagaming. Full video at youtu.be/cP_XEFCwshg
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Draw Steel's magic without the system. Full video at youtu.be/uglDTq8eib0
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Check out the latest update on my upcoming Nimble RPG adventure "The Shrouded Isles"! www.patreon.com/ShortRestStu...
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Upcoming Nimble RPG Adventure: The Shrouded Isles | Short Rest Studios
Adventurers, you may know that I'm taking August off from content creation to work on my first published adventure, "The Shrouded Isles." a
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Dragonbane is a fast, brutal, and strategic alternative to D&D combat that eliminates bloat through streamlined mechanics and high stakes. youtu.be/n176Ibn11cw
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D&D Combat Is Bloated. Dragonbane Fixed It.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I'm taking the rest of August off from long-form videos to focus on my first published TTRPG adventure: "The Shrouded Isles" a first-level adventure for Nimble. I'm still posting shorts, and I'll make progress updates on Patreon, even for free members! You can join here: patreon.com/shortreststu...
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Short Rest Studios — Scouting the RPG Landscape in YouTube Videos | Don't Quest Alone
Get more from Short Rest Studios on Patreon. Scouting the RPG Landscape in YouTube Videos | Don't Quest Alone. Support Short Rest Studios and get exclusive access to their work.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Nimble's Evan Diaz accidentally became a game designer. Full video at youtu.be/vAi_XLf6u2M
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Reaper Minis' Dungeon Dwellers Designer Joseph Wolf's favorite RPGs. Full video at youtu.be/cP_XEFCwshg
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Draw Steel: No Magic System Needed! Full video at youtu.be/uglDTq8eib0
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
James Introcaso talks Crows - MCDM's post apocalyptic dungeon crawler! Full video at youtu.be/P2Qp2InnNuo
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I got a chance to talk to the creator of one of my FAVORITE games this week. Pirate Borg creator Luke Stratton - a.k.a. Limithron - and I talked about 5e rules bloat, the OSR, battle maps, ship combat, and his latest Kickstarter! youtu.be/x117R3xsTXo
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The 5e Bloat Fix: PIRATE BORG (w/Limithron)
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
D&D offers loads of character options, but do they actually make the game better?
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D&D Has Too Many Options (And They're Ruining Your Game)
D&D offers loads of character options, but do they actually make th...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
It's Friday y'all! Who's gaming tonight and what are you playing?
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Meet the Undead Bug Power Rangers! Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
These D&D alternatives are designed for speed.
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10 Blazing Fast D&D Alternatives (That Don't Suck to Learn)
Discover 10 RPGs that are fast as lightning compared to a sluggish ...
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Jeff McAleer from The Gaming Gang @thegaminggang.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Reaper Miniatures Releases the Dungeon Dwellers Roleplaying Game Player's Guide - @reaperminiatures.bsky.social @drivethrurpg.com #DungeonDwellersRPG #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/re...
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Reaper Miniatures Releases the Dungeon Dwellers Roleplaying Game Player's Guide - The Gaming Gang
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, Reaper Miniatures has officially released the Dungeon Dwellers Roleplaying Game Player's Guide.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This one is FULLY creepy. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Got a big box from Reaper Minis last week! youtube.com/shorts/MiEv9...
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Got a big box from @ReaperMiniOfficial! Dungeon Dwellers RPG!
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I love mechanics that drive MORE creativity from players - like the way Experiences work in Daggerheart.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
And you thought beholders were bad! Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) is a chaotic, in-your-face TTRPG that says "balance is for babies."
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DCC Combat is the Chaos D&D is Missing
Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) is a chaotic, in-your-face TTRPG that ...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Maybe the richest lore of any old-school monster. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
D&D has a "superhero" problem. While modern 5e focuses on high-power builds and predictable monsters, many players are craving the dark, lethal grit of classic pulp fantasy.
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D&D Forgot How to be Gritty. Is This Game the Fix? (w/Reaper's Joe Wolf)
D&D has a "superhero" problem. While modern 5e focuses on high-powe...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
You should absolutely refuse his deal. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The creepiest undead monster you forgot about. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Aras Yazgan @sketching101.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I was laid off as a part of this restructuring. I loved working on Starfinder during my time at Paizo, with all of my amazing colleagues, who then became cherished friends. I hope folks enjoy my work in Tech Core, especially the Tactical Starship Combat rules. paizo.com/blog/paizo-r...
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Paizo Restructuring: A Difficult Update About Our Future  | Paizo Blog
<p>Over the last year,&nbsp;Paizo&nbsp;has been navigating one of the most challenging periods in our company’s history. I want to speak to you directly about what happened, how it has affected us, an...
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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled and available for hire @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I guess I can say it now: I'm one of the folks hit by the Paizo layoffs. My last day will be in early July. I'm devastated. I love the folks I've worked with the past three years. I love the fans. I love the games we made. If you have an opening for a remote editor, I'd love to hear from you.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I’m not really a Pathfinder guy, but I want nothing but good for folks making quality RPGs. This news has a tiny silver lining. But in general, it sucks. paizo.com/blog/paizo-r...
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Paizo Restructuring: A Difficult Update About Our Future&nbsp; | Paizo Blog
<p>Over the last year,&nbsp;Paizo&nbsp;has been navigating one of the most challenging periods in our company’s history. I want to speak to you directly about what happened, how it has affected us, an...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
You guys. I’m devastated. Giles died. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
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Anthony Head, ‘Buffy’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Star, Dies at 72
Anthony Head, the British actor known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' has died. He was 72.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I talked to MCDM lead designer James Introcaso about how Draw Steel flips the script on boring D&D resting and resource mechanics, introducing a truly heroic gameplay loop.
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Draw Steel Flips D&D’s Most Boring Mechanic (w/James Introcaso)
Draw Steel flips the script on boring D&D resting and resource mech...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The MOHRG will send you to the MORGUE. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Discover the best sci-fi TTRPGs that are completely worth skipping a D&D night to play.
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5 Sci-Fi RPGs Worth Skipping D&D For
Discover the best sci-fi TTRPGs that are completely worth skipping a D&D night to play. ** Join the Adventurer's Guild at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudio...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The BEST lycanthrope, fins down! Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I'm not a D&D hater, but it's run its course for me. Here's why Nimble is my go-to TTRPG for heroic fantasy.
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Why I’m Giving Up D&D for Nimble - And You Should Too
I'm not a D&D hater, but it's run its course for me. Here's why Nimble is my go-to TTRPG for heroic fantasy. *Join the Adventurers Guild at https://patreon.c...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
So THAT;s why I always forget why I walked into a room! Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Is it getting foggy in here?! Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Short Rest Studios is leveling up! I’m rebranding as your scout - bringing back the recon on TTRPG systems to give you Fuel for the Quest. Expect a new logo, site, and a focus on the games you love. See you at the campfire!
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
WANT! The new Darkest Dungeon dice from Misty Mountain Gaming look AMAZING. (You can get 10% off with code SHORTRESTSTUDIOS) mistymountaingaming.com/collections…
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
In these highlights from my conversation with creator Evan Diaz, we look at how Nimble RPG targets the 5e combat slog by re-engineering monster design.
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Killing the Slog with Nimble's $1.1M Kickstarter (w/Evan Diaz)
In these highlights from my conversation with creator Evan Diaz, we look at how Nimble RPG targets the 5e combat slog by re-engineering monster design. ** Jo...
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
It PUKES on you BEFORE it eats you. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Stop letting unplayed TTRPG rulebooks collect dust on your shelf because you’re afraid of not knowing the math. YouTube link in bio. youtu.be/ouhZyw_jzS0
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Don't Master the Rules. Just RUN That New Game.
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
This has GOT to be the goofiest D&D monster of all time. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
This guy SUCKS... magic... from your magic items. Full video at youtu.be/iALbqBFZ-fk
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Jud | Short Rest Studios @shortreststudios.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Adventurers, this kind lady is fighting for her life. Jodi and her husband Clint are gamers and TTRPG designers - stalwarts of the industry. And they sure could use our help.
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Donate to Support Jodi's Fight Against Pulmonary Fibrosis, organized by Clint Black
We're Jodi and Clint Black, and we need help fighting Jodi's Idiopathic Pu… Clint Black needs your support for Support Jodi's Fight Against Pulmonary Fibrosis
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