Explorateur
The Explorateur: Issue #17
Monthly design jams, critique, theory, and inspiration for tabletop rpg designers by rpg designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.
Bloggies Breakdown: Round 2
After the second Bloggies Blog Bath: Who won? And by how much?
Bloggies Breakdown: Round 1
After The Bloggies Blog Bath: Who won? And by how much?
The Bloggies' 2026 Nominees
Over 90+ blog posts. And a surprise category for 2026.
What's Next After Submissions?
The Bloggies' 2026 submissions are closed. Here's what's next...
The Explorateur: Issue #16
Monthly design jams, critique, theory, and inspiration for tabletop rpg designers by rpg designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.
Against Dominant Mechanics
Rules form relationships with each other. Some share play. Some hog it.
My 5 Favorite RPG Newsletters
Forget the algorithms. We've got people to show us the rpg blogosphere.
The Bloggies Hall of Fame
Every winner of The Bloggies from 2022 to 2025. Want to melt your rpg brain? Start here.
The Explorateur: Issue #15
Monthly design jams, critique, theory, and inspiration for tabletop rpg designers by rpg designers. Vetted. Looted. Curated.
The Jackian Magic System
Experimental mechanics that combine Mausritter inventory, Tetris, and engine-building into an alternative Vancian magic system.
How to Design Signals in Books
User-friendly definitions, tips, and tricks for tabletop rpg designers.
Critmas Gift Guide 2025
The 3 gifts every game designer wants (and a holiday party idea).