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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Autumn has come, and you know what that means! The weather's been cooling down, plants have started turning lovely shades of orange and yellow, and leaflets have come out of their hibernation to shake trees down. Why do they do that, anyway? #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev [2019 Concept Art]

Concept art of a pinecone-likecreature with long vines, shaking a tree

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I don't talk about TOGWITO: Expanded much, but I added a new mechanic to the paid expansion pack: Elemental Mastery! Basically, at Level 9 you'll get to learn a skill to give your targets a weakness to a single damage type. I'm sure this won't break anything :) #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Big changes made to TOGWITO: Classes previously had 2 different Abilities to mark their attack range & Favored Stat, but they've all been condensed down to one Ability, in hopes of making sheets a little more easy to read :) #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just finished running a playtest One-Shot for TOGWITO! I got done solid feedback that I'll be applying soon, and if we're lucky, I'll get to start handing out my flyers :) #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The goblin written language (often called "gobscript" by goblins) is usually written on the bones of those killed by goblins. The more impressive your life/death, the more important the script written on your bones will be. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #worldbuilding #gamedev #goblin #lore

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Oops, I just accidentally finished the Lore document. I didn't intend to spend nearly 3 hours writing, but I guess I just got into the zone. I wonder where I should put it... #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #worldbuilding #lore #teaser

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Whoops! I accidentally am taking a class on Prehistory - specifically, how we learn about cultures that don't have writing systems or great records. This is going to be great for TOGWITO >:) #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #college #worldbuilding #lore

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I've been sick lately, which has made me wonder... How often are diseases in TOGWITO? there's no gameplay mechanic set in stone for them, but I think that things like the common cold are definitely there... #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

So I actually recently totally changed the Abilities that Star Children get! Previously, they were capable of using anyone else's Bonds or Artifacts. Now, they're able to commune with the magic of an area, gaining info they have no other way to find. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Check out this early, colorless version of the TOGWITO logo! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

the acronym "TOGWITO," drawn mostly in large, blocky letters. There's a small item dangling off the first T, the first O features an orb with eyes, the I is a strange rod with a bulb of sludge dripping upwards, and finally, the last T is an anchor. The whole image is in black-and-white.

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

So I'm currently planning to set up some additional beta tests of TOGWITO with groups that do not require me to be present! If anyone is interested in helping, please try to reach out to me about it, and I'll see what I can do! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #betatest #closedbeta

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Happy pride month! (Again) Fun fact, I'm genderfluid! I discovered this after I created the ahaeth, an entire species of genderfluid aliens. They view their gender like you might view your shirt - useful, exchangeable, and sometimes optional. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy pride month! I'm just popping in to share a fun character from playtesting! One of my friends made a transmasc dryad himbo named Wally (Walnut), and we love the man dearly. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #pridemonth

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

nothing is more terrifying than hearing a player cackle upon seeing a new skill. One of my playtesters for TOGWITO: Expanded, Shads, told me that they had an idea for a way to break the game, but wanted to show me me it on-stream. Tune in this Sunday, I guess... #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Currently working on adding more things to the current rules doc... I'm having a friend Narrate the game for me in the upcoming weeks, which means I need to have some decent instructions on how to actually run the game. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #indiegames #devlog

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I've been letting some of my feedback from playtesting pile up a little bit... A lot of the things listed here are about issues with weird interactions, or problems because, several years ago, I decided to use percentages for certain things. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #feedback #indiedev

A document labeled "TOGWITO Feedback" on a desktop, with three .png files of arrows pointed at it, labeled "look here", "no really" and "legit, work on this"

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

A playtester recently had me add a few niche abilities to each class - now they get a choice between a bonus to one of two things they might be good at, like a Psychic choosing between reading people or doing math. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Oh shoot it's been forever since my last post. I've been hard at work on balancing things, like giving Guardians more options at Level 1, reducing the damage output of Soul Warriors, and even adding a bunch of silly, niche Abilities for each class. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I'm streaming a playtest of TOGWITO Expanded in about 20 minutes! I'm so excited to start properly running the game, and I hope y'all come and check it out! m.twitch.tv/screwdrivers... #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #streaming #selfpromo #twitch #playtest

TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Anyone wonder what I'm talking about? Yeah, me too. Maybe at least one of us will learn this Sunday! youtu.be/aeqpFs8hMP8 #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev #video #selfpromo #creative #indiegames #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The final species in the base release of TOGWITO is the Gargoyle! They were created by humans in an attempt to create mindless workers. They somehow failed the "mindless" part, and created a sentient species that they then had to teach how to be Alive™ #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Star Children are a rather strange species, being made entirely of magic, and capable of manipulating it even more closely than even a maeflai would be. That being said, they're somewhat fragile to non-magical damage, and often end up overexerting themselves... #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

It's said that every being has a part of their soul made of Honor. When someone repeatedly breaks their own Honor, violating their moral code time & time again, their soul will be physically damaged. [1/4] #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Sorry about no posts for 2 weeks, i got sick twice in a row >.>

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Slimes are mimics, and that carries over in the rate case that they eat a person - it'll mimic the person upon absorbing their soul, becoming a slimefolk! They're usually pretty similar to the original person, with some fuzzy memories and a new, goopy body. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Slimes are strange creatures - a young, immature slime is referred to as a Blank Slime, and in order to nature, it must eat things! Slimes turn into something similar to what they eat, like a Metal Slime, Grass Slime, or even something as odd as a Bread Slime! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

It's said that a fae is created when someone makes a rule that makes no sense. Each fae has their own set of laws that they're incapable of violating, like being unable to eat alone, or even being physically incapable of touching dead leaves. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Fairies are kinda like "sky golems," almost? They're what happens when a Soul collects into the clouds, mixes with the magic in the atmosphere. Their wings are made of crystalline light and ice, and aside from being a weak point, they're totally useless. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Another species from the Sea of Hearts - I'll explain eventually, don't work - is the Somnus. They're beings who dwell inside of people's hearts and gather the ambient memories - like harvesting pollen from the air. [1/2] #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Selkies are the body that gets left behind. They tend to wake up with no memories, personality or Heart. Though they usually will slowly develop a replacement, it's never as complex as other people's hearts. The very least, they're strong and durable. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

totally didn't accidentally delete a post, don't worry about it >.<

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Sirens are what happens when your emotive core(s) become a whole being. They're usually incredibly emotional, and often lack a body for some time. Once they do get a body, it's often how the original person viewed themselves, making them hard to recognize. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! I am hoping to get TOGWITO released this year - the base game will be free, with a decently-sized campaign included. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Elves also exist! They're wandering hunter-gatherers with delicate hearing and sharp senses. They tend to be slightly strange, the type to vanish into the woods for a year without noticing, but they're just as kind as anyone else. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I mentioned dwarfs before, yeah? They're very short, strong people, known for mining and tinkering, often creating overly complex machines for even the simplest of tasks. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Dang looks like my phone was being weird in the Dryad post, sorry. The last form of Nymph is the Naiad, basically a water spirit. They're incredibly susceptible to pollution, but can also empower their stats when they're Wet. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Dryads are the feminine form of nymphs, and usually take the form of plant women. Do you hear my voice?lants in their hair, much like a Portable Planter, letting it grow as they travel. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Oreads are the first nymph I'll talk about. They're basically the masculine gender of the species, though most people think they're their own species. Their skin is basically coated in stone, and they're strong enough to punch through solid rock! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I've already brought up ahaeth, the alien shapeshifters that created psionics. They come from a distant planet called Canthrapa, which is an artificial world created by their leaders, The Higher - a council of 10 ahaeth with immense power. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Maeflai are one of the oldest original species for TOGWITO! They're magical demihumans, and allow you to choose a magical Bond, as well as their species, which provides an upside and a downside. Just be careful, because they have the most weaknesses of anyone! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Humans are the boring but obvious place to start. They're very weird and imaginative, usually responsible for bizarre inventions and strange discoveries in the world. In-game, they have the ability to change the choices for their skills each time they level up! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I hope you've all had a nice Thanksgiving! For clarity's sake, I'm going to start talking about the 16 Species included on TOGWITO now. I'll cover lore and interesting gameplay stuff as best I can, but I highly encourage asking questions about interesting stuff! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

The final class we have to discuss for the base game is the Technomancer! They mix their magic with the technology of the Ancients that they've scavenged to create Gadgets, which they hand out to their team, along with their Clockwork, a personal bodyguard! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Dancers are SP-based support characters, which is pretty good for teammates who, like Psychics, rely entirely on their SP for combat. They've also got a lot of movement-based abilities, many of which have effects on whoever they pass by! #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Librarians are neat! You see, people tend to put memories into their writing, and that means that books have magic in them! As a result, some people can produce a localized field of effect while reading books aloud. Or they can bludgon you with one. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The Guardian is the quintessential "support" class! They've got a lot of options for healing, recovery, and the Spring of Life, which acts as a spare HP pool for their team. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Psychics are intended to be like a traditional mage class, with a wide variety of skills... though, you've got to be careful, as their skills are all AoE. (If you're wanting to hit more targets, you can also choose to spend more SP on a larger radius!) #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Everyone thinks they'd like a Trickster, but when YOU'RE the one getting levitated and set on fire, you'll change your mind quickly. The class was made by the fae, based on the Ancients' art of stage magic. They're all about trickery and causing problems. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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TOGWITO @togwito.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Bards are kind of a wild card! While they've got their songs that apply status effects - good or bad - to all targets in combat, they've also got Instrumentals, which grant them 2 unique skills based on the type of instrument you're using. #indiettrpg #TOGWITO #TTRPG #gamedev

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