Matt Baer @matt

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**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 2h

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

People often talk about dice swing like it's a bad thing. But the swingy nature of some dice rolls can be an intended feature. Come learn about why Motif intentionally relies on swingy dice rolls despite being 2d6/3d6.

https://thoughtpunks.com/getting-in-the-dice-swing-of-things/

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Thought Punks · Dec 14, 2024Getting in the (Dice) Swing of Things - Thought PunksDice systems play a key role in shaping the dynamics of tabletop RPGs. They not only determine the mechanics of success or failure but also create the

#TTRPG #RPGDesign #IndieGameDev

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 1d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Most of y'all know what kind of #TTRPG games I write, #RPGDesign thoughts I post, etc at this point. I'm looking at my monstrous slushpile and frozen by choice paralysis picking my next blog topics. What kind of stuff would you like to hear me ramble about? What should I post about next?

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 2d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Hey #TTRPGCommunity! Time for a little debate!

What’s the one thing every TTRPG should have to make it better? Is it a specific mechanic? A narrative tool? A quirky rule? Or maybe just something that makes players’ eyes light up? Tell us!

#TTRPG #RPGDesign #TTRPGThoughts

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 2d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends!

The hashtags of the day are #TabletopTuesday to share promos and/or celebrate the hobby and #TTRPGThoughts to share your ideas about games from play advice to #RPGDesign. Let's have some fun and mix it up today!

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**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 3d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Also now available on our website:
https://thoughtpunks.com/motif-notebook/

Along with Rev's #RPGDesign blog:
https://thoughtpunks.com/blog/

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Thought Punks · Dec 14, 2024Motif Oracle Notebook - Thought PunksMotif Oracle Notebook is a TTRPG storytelling tool designed for solo roleplaying, tracking rolls & character notes during play, and creative writing. It

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 3d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 3d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

So my rebuttal/defense series is like, a whole series now I guess. By request, a defense of optional rules against common criticisms. Come see why optional rules can be a glorious thing that enriches the #TTRPG experience.

https://thoughtpunks.com/in-defense-of-optional-rules/

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Thought Punks · Jan 6In Defense of Optional Rules - Thought PunksOptional rules and alternative subsystems often find themselves at the center of heated debates in the tabletop RPG community. Some call them unnecessary

#RPGDesign #TabletopGaming

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 4d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

One of my favorite things in standard Motif builds is people discovering that they can wear someone down with social efforts as much as (if not even better than) coming to blows. What's one of your favorite things about your designs?

#TTRPG #IndieDev #RPGDesign

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · 4d

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends!

Today's #TagDay hashtags are #SelfPromoSunday to share all your promos and #GameDesignBrunch to share your #RPGDesign thoughts and dev work. Be sure to join in and help our #TTRPGCommunity connections grow!

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Mar 11

Mar 11

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends!

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Mar 9

Mar 9

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends!

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**Digital Mark λ ️** @mdhughes@appdot.net · Mar 4

Mar 4

Digital Mark λ ️ @mdhughes@appdot.net

@tabletopic They're really great in Chill and other Pacesetter games, one quick roll, look up, resolve most combat or other actions. The new Pacesetter (Goblinoid) games are the same.

The TSR ones were a little more fiddly, but at least they do give you result quality without too much work. MSH works OK, GW 3E was eh, SF Zeb's Guide was awful, added nothing to the game.

But I've never been tempted to remake them in my own designs.

#ttrpg #rpgdesign #gamedesign

**tabletopic** @tabletopic@dice.camp · Mar 4

Mar 4

tabletopic @tabletopic@dice.camp

What are your opinions about so-called "all-in-one" systems, such as Pacesetter's, from way back in the stone age? Personally, I find the idea of them more compelling than the implementations I've seen, so far. Do you use them? Do you like them? #rpgdesign #ttrpg

The Action Table from Pacesetter's Timemaster TTRPG.

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Mar 4

Mar 4

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends!

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Mar 2

Mar 2

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends!

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Feb 25

Feb 25

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends!

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Feb 23

Feb 23

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Happy Sunday morning, #TTRPG friends!

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Feb 18

Feb 18

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Good morning all my lovely #TTRPG friends!

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Feb 16

Feb 16

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Sunday Reflections

Hey #TTRPGCommunity! What’s one TTRPG win you had this week, or something you're excited about for next week? Let’s celebrate and inspire each other!

#TTRPG #RPGDesign #Storytelling

**Thought Punks** @thoughtpunks@dice.camp · Feb 16

Feb 16

Thought Punks @thoughtpunks@dice.camp

Welcome to #GameDesignBrunch!

Pour a coffee (or tea!) and let’s dive into the joys of game design. What’s a mechanic you’re experimenting with, or design idea that’s been sparking your imagination lately? Let’s share, connect, and get inspired together!

#TTRPG #RPGDesign

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