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Tales from Elsewhere

@talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social

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Action-horror tabletop roleplaying games. Check out our YouTube channel! youtube.com/@talesfromelsewheregames

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Lorenmakesvideos @lorenmakesvideos.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This video is a solo play by @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social called 'Waste Not Want Not' :D youtu.be/-tfJ6MYDswo

Can I Survive Waste Not Want Not? A Solo RPG of Survival

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RPG Trader @rpgtrader.com · 01/09/2026

Happy Solo September! 🌸 🌷 For the month of September, RPG Trader is running a solo bundle in partnership with @solorpglist.com . 134 Solo RPGs worth over $730 all for $20 - an absolute steal! Solo RPGs: your story, your rules, your adventure. 🐉 Check it out: rpg-trader.com/products/835...

Solo September Games Bundle on RPG Trader

A collection of 134 games to play on your own. In partnership with Solo RPG List.

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Loving the incoming layout drafts from our incredible designer, @jennafiggers.bsky.social !

Description of the fictional Uazte Tribe for a tabletop roleplaying game, with artwork of a Native American woman dressed in a mixture of Plains Indian, Pueblo, and Northern Mexican

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William Knight @willknightauthor.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

My first adventure for @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social is out! It's a trifold location with NPCs, stat blocks, weird effects, and cool art by Lougribble Games! Check it out! willknightauthor.itch.io/the-royal-ba... #ttrpg #indierpg #talesfromelsewhere #clockworld #scifi #cosmichorror #weirdwest

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The Royal Barge by William Knight

A surreal and spooky trifold adventure location for Tales from Elsewhere's Clockworld.

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BoardGameWire 🔜 Spiel Essen @boardgamewire.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A pair of tabletop game designers have launched an open-source colour identification system called ColorSym, giving publishers a free tool for colourblind-friendly board game creation: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

An absolutely incredible piece by one of our artists, David Neri! This is the Dust Bull, a horrifying fusing of machine and eldritch horror!

A strange, clockwork mechanical bull spewing evil smoke. Oozing out of its gears is a demonic, sludgy eldritch horror. It is surrounded by demonic tumbleweeds.

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Elder Goblin -> GenCon 🚗 @eldergoblingames.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

A new Quantum Ogre has hit the dungeon, featuring @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social ! youtu.be/lpsIyqxoT-Y?... #ttrpg #dnd #osr #nsr

Are TTRPG labels helpful? Ft @TalesFromElsewhereGames

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

It's the final 24 hours of our Kickstarter! We're already fully funded, now it's just a matter of seeing how far we can climb! What a wild ride it has been over the last year! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tal... #projectswelove #kickstarter #weirdwest #ttrpg #dnd

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Stephanie Plays Games @stephanieplaysgames.com · 21/09/2025

This was hands down my favorite one-shot I’ve ever played in! Run by the brilliant @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social - his Kickstarter is ✨ fully funded ✨ but has some amazing stretch goals, you definitely don't want to sleep on this! www.youtube.com/live/wNGn2i9...

The Feast of Mayjune Horror Adventure

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Our Kickstarter has fully funded! Now, onward to stretch goals! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tal...

Book mockup and various scenes from an animation.

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Infinite Citadel @infinite-citadel.com · 19/09/2025

Today's Kickstarter update contains an example of play for Before the Bog God, along with a shout-out to the amazing folks at @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social. If you haven't seen it already, be sure to check out the Tales from Elsewhere: Clockworld Kickstarter!

A mockup of the Tales from Elsewhere: Clockworld "hellfire red" book in front of incredible weird, haunted wild west artwork. "Welcome to the ruination - fully funded!"

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Stephanie Plays Games @stephanieplaysgames.com · 19/09/2025

TOMORROW! Come hang out with me and some other lovely folks while we play @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social's FULLY FUNDED GAME! But then like also go back it because ✨ I desire stretch goals ✨ www.youtube.com/live/wNGn2i9...

The Feast of Mayjune Horror Adventure

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

We have an amazing animated trailer for our weird west horror #TTRPG! Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already 🤠 youtu.be/vpWRaa2eDTE Edited by Tim Weinell Art by David Neri Voices by Ify Nwadie

Weird West Horror RPG Cinematic Trailer

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Misty Steps @mistysteps93.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

@talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social just really knows how to connect with their female audience, I think. 🥰 #eldritch #horror #ttrpg #weirdwest #YouTubeshorts #indiegame youtube.com/shorts/xwnAj...

@TalesFromElsewhereGames kickstarter out now! #ttrpg #weirdwest #dnd #horror #eldritch

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

NOW ON KICKSTARTER! Face the horrors of the Ruination in Tales from Elsewhere: Clockworld! A new action-horror weird west TTRPG that features visceral combat, immersive character creation, and a huge roster of nightmarish creatures. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tal...

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

We're going LIVE on YouTube with a session of my game at 3pm PST today! Come on by, say hi, and check out some weird west action-horror tabletop gamin'! @eldergoblingames.bsky.social @mistysteps93.bsky.social @thebonewizard.bsky.social @thomascodyfitch.bsky.social youtube.com/live/dPHVcuT...

Can 5 YouTubers survive my Weird West Horror RPG?

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tal... Monsters are more than just a block of numbers; they're a story. In TFE: Clockworld, the rulebook provides robust guidance for not only how to use a monster in a fight, but how to build a story for them. This is key for folklore-based horror!

Guidance for creating evocative curses and omens for an Arizona Tenor, a horrifying spirit in a weird west roleplaying game.

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Vicarious Ventures (TTRPG Show) @vicariousventures.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

The VV team had an amazing time at #GenCon2025 and a big thank you to all the amazing people we chatted with on and off camera, we made so many new friends and we can't wait for next year! @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social @thepocketdragonpub.bsky.social Share your stories 👇 youtu.be/zWm1IvHNzS4?...

The 6 Types of Friends You'll Make At #GenCon

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Matt | Krasiph 🔜 HOPE DIES LAST @krasiph.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

We are literally **one** sale away from The Inquisitor - a 2/3 caster class for #dnd5e - reaching Bronze Medal! Bring justice to evil doers using your divine Judgement, a highly versatile buff tailored to each foe you face. #ttrpg #indiedev www.dmsguild.com/product/3663...

The Inquisitor - Dungeon Masters Guild | Dungeon Masters Guild

The Inquisitor A new class for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition: The Inquisitor! These holy warriors are empowered to

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Interested in a new Weird West TTRPG? After years of work, the sign-up page for our Kickstarter campaign is now live! We start funding September 2025! #indiedev #rpg #ttrpg www.kickstarter.com/projects/tal...

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Coming soon: Tales from Elsewhere: Clockworld - Action Horror TTRPG

An action-horror, post-apocalyptic, weird west tabletop roleplaying game with a brutal injury system and dynamic, math-lite combat.

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

A common recommendation to new designers is to "READ MORE RPGS!" But which ones? I give my 5 recommendations in this week's video. Do y'all have good reqs for those just starting their design journey? youtu.be/R8kXQDc0N8Y

Making an RPG? Read these first.

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Haven't posted in a while, but today's video is on the fascinating game of ICRPG! www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1_Z...

I wish I read this TTRPG sooner.

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

It's time for another open #indiedev #ttrpg collaboration! Last time, we talked Barbarians. This time, we're talking Death and Failure mechanics! Check out the video for details 🤠 youtu.be/vAUXypFFBYg

Is Death Too Tame in D&D? | Tabletop Community Spotlight

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

youtu.be/mTI-XVoyMEo I got a chance to participate in "Dragon Week"! Had a lot of fun talking about horror, dragons and...the industrial revolution.

Body Horror and Dragons | Dragon Week

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Today's video is a casual exploration of NAMES in TTRPGs; not for characters or world building, but for classes, abilities, and features! youtu.be/3kpqG5sP38g

How to Write Evocative Terms in RPGs | Design Discussions

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Today's video is an exploration of Magic the Gathering and what we can learn from it when designing #indiegames #ttrpgs youtu.be/B-q7WnUAXNE

A Rhystic Study of Magic: the Gathering | Learning from TTRPGs

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Going LIVE on YouTube at 2pm PST (about 10 minutes from this post) for a 3k subscriber celebration! I'll be doing an AMA, reviewing community RPGs, and maybe some unhinged movie rants, if there's time! youtube.com/live/PkTlTmZ...

Reviewing YOUR Games! | 3k Subs Live Stream Party

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We hit 3,000 subscribers on YouTube, which is a huge milestone for our small, niche #ttrpg #indiedev community. To celebrate, I'll be doing a live stream on YT this Friday at 2pm PST. Vote in the poll below to help decide what's covered in the live stream! youtube.com/post/Ugkx85N...

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We hit 3,000 subscribers, y'all! I can't thank the community enough, it's been an incredible 6 months! To celebrate, I will do a live stream at 2pm PST this ...

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

The second half of the #GetBarbaric live stream starts in about 20 minutes! Come hang out and let's look at more awesome Barbarian designs from the community! www.youtube.com/live/n0OHLlK...

#GetBarbaric Indie Dev Live Stream - Part Two!

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

In this week's video, I make some bold claims about what makes a game "tactical"! youtu.be/vq8g8AI-AEg

Designing Tactical RPGs | Design Discussions

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I'm not a paid sponsor, but a local game designer has put their game on Kickstarter! Just tryin' to spread the word for them. Indie game devs stronger together! 💪 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaz...

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Extra Ordinary: A Belonging Outside Belonging TTRPG

A rules-light tabletop roleplaying game where you play as kids with extraordinary powers on the run from danger in the ordinary world.

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Are you working on a wound or injury system in your TTRPG? Today's video may be helpful for you! youtu.be/tZvAbdANdac

Designing TTRPG Wound Systems | Design Discussions

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This week's video is about playtesting best practices; I hope it's useful for the #indiedev crowd out there, regardless of whether you're working on #d&d or any other #ttrpg! youtu.be/Z0eY9z5HOLc

Playtesting RPGs is Tough - Let's Make it Easier

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Sage (Star Hat Studio) @starhatsage.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It's time to rip and tear! Here we find the Space Hunter being surrounded by a swarm of viciously hungry creatures about claw them to pieces. The Space Hunter slices through them and attacks with their beam cannon. @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social #EZD6 #Zeleryn #GetBarbaric

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Elder Goblin -> GenCon 🚗 @eldergoblingames.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A new Quantum Ogre Cast just hit the dungeon! This one has @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social in it! #ttrpg #dnd youtu.be/XviWFeg42ws?...

Peril Outside of Hit Points

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Put together a small combat design video for this week. A problem I find with a lot of #d&d combat is pacing, so here's how I tackle it. youtu.be/-QWdw0BHfnA?...

Creating Rhythm in TTRPG Fights

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

We just posted a new POLL on our Patreon Page for all members (free + paid)! Help us decide which new sketch to commission from one of our talented artists! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

a man flees from town as bottles and trash are thrown at him.

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This week’s video is a meaty one, talking about GM Facing vs. Player Facing rules structures. It’s a subject I get into arguments over in Reddit and in YouTube comments, so I wanted to break down my perspectives and definitions! Hope y'all find it interesting! youtu.be/0sOzrL_KnOM

GM Facing vs. Player Facing Rules in TTRPGs | Design Discussion

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

This week, I take a fun dive into the history of #lancer and its TTRPG designs. There are lessons to learned from this wonderful game! #ttrpg #indiedev #dnd youtu.be/7W3dpx21ph8

Lancer's Fascinating Lineage | Learning from TTRPGs

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Streaming a LIVE playtest session with Avenue Studios and some #ttrpg content creators! 6pm PST tonight at the below link! If you come 'round, you can donate to the Avenue Studios channel to influence the session, adding more horror for the players to survive! www.youtube.com/live/UnUxYt1...

"Tales from Elsewhere: CLOCKWORLD" | A @TalesFromElsewhereGames One Shot | Skraturdays

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

This week's video is about #ttrpg design philosophy as it relates to guiding your readers to play the game in a certain way. I use some features in #dnd as examples, as well as #BitD! It's a meaty subject, and am curious about other #indiedev perspectives! 🤠 youtu.be/O0URekboWzs

Incentivization Mechanics in TTRPGs | Design Discussion

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

What would an ability called "Hair of the Dog" do in your #ttrpg? Sound off, #indiedev folks! 🤠

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Just sharing a little preview of some new artwork for the Clockworld setting of TFE! The full image is available on our Patreon for all members, paid or otherwise.

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Did you learn how to play TTRPGs? Were you taught by someone else, learned from YouTube, or did you just read the book with little previous exposure? This week's video is about Culture of Play, and how that shapes our TTRPG experiences. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lc...

Culture of Play vs. Rules as Written in D&D | Design Discussion

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Are you an indie TTRPG dev working on your own game? Are you a passionate hobbyist or content creator wanting to get the word out on your project? Well show us your BARBARIANS and tag ‘em with #GetBarbaric in this just-for-fun design challenge! #indiedev #ttrpg #dnd #gamedev youtu.be/hm_R51kZpI4

A flyer describing the rules for a Let's Get Barbaric tabletop dev collaboration. Step 1: post a youtube video. Step 2: tag it with #getbarbaric and/or @TalesfromElsewhereGames. Step 3: Join a watch party at the end of February.

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Elder Goblin -> GenCon 🚗 @eldergoblingames.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

How many #ttrpgs is too many? #ttrpg #dnd #folkdnd

Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

2024 was an awesome year, and can't wait to do more in 2025! What are your game design goals for 2025, y'all? #gamedesign #ttrpg #indiedev youtu.be/vG_suvqEM9M?...

2024 Year in Review and What's Next | TTRPG Dev

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

This week, we have another fun piece of commissioned music for the weird west setting, Clockworld! youtu.be/jTHZDvo-ul8

Whispers of the Cult | Music of the Ruination

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Tales from Elsewhere @talesfromelsewhere.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

It’s here! One of the rare D&D-specific videos I’ll make! I’ve made an “Advanced Barbarian” thought experiment - taking the D&D 2024 Barbarian and adding a lot of depth and complexity to their moment-to-moment gameplay loop. It was a lot of fun to put together! youtu.be/01uRRaGIe-Q

D&D 2024 Barbarian Rework | Design Discussion

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