Ian Howard

For a few years now I've been making and sharing 10-Track Playlists through the Button Shy community, and I'm going to slowly start sharing my lists here as well if anyone wants to listen. The rules are simple: exactly 10 tracks from one artist/group. That's it.

Votes for Women is now available in the Apple App Store! apps.apple.com/us/app/votes...

I finally had the chance to read this article. By the end I was nearly in tears. I’d call it a must-read piece. This is not at all about the Campaign for North Africa. It is about the role games fill in our lives, the human connections we make and maintain through play. And it’s brilliant.

Due to increases in postage & production costs, we're gonna have to raise the price of "Swords Against Beginner's Box 1979 Replica Edition" by $5. We'll leave it at the original price over this weekend; do with that information what you will. hollandspiele.com/products/swo...

Surprise! 🎉Tickets to #TCTC2027 are now available! Purchase before November 30 to get in on our Early Bird sale. Get Tix 🎟️ terminalcitycon.ca/tickets/

The kickstarter for the new Microscope is live! I can't wait to see what you make with the new edition www.kickstarter.com/projects/lam...

But when it's Time to Sit Down and Work, the ability to make quick decisions without too much second-guessing is really valuable. The more you do it, and the better you understand your ideas, the more often that first decision will be one that is right for the project, or at least works.

And decisiveness... the thing about writing is that every single word you put down is an individual decision. Decision fatigue IS real but I absolutely think you can put it off by just not making too much of it. I am not waffling back and forth between options. PICK ONE. TRUST YOUR GUT. MOVE ON.

I'm gonna say that TTRPG designers would benefit from designing outside TTRPGS. I have learned SO much on my forays into creating simple video and board games. It all cross-pollinates.

I play TTRPGs to feel sad, but in a fun way!

Games Not (Only) By Cis-Dudes 🧵 (list in progress I keep on my phone & pasting here) * Apocalypse World * For the queen * The quiet year * Yazeba’s bed and breakfast * Seven part pact * Kagematsu & A single man * Tales of the Fisherman’s Wife * Steal Away Jordan * A Mending * Field guide to memory

If you've been wanting to join our Solo RPG Book Club but you don't live near Olympia, WA, you should check out our online Solo RPG Book Club! We will be hosting a livestream every month on Discord to walk you through how to play that month's game.

I'm thrilled to be the very first backer on the Color Jam campaign! As a fan of @stickydoodler.bsky.social's work, and seeing the other talented people involved, I have complete confidence that this will be as engaging to play as it is charming. Definitely check it out!

Me, listening to my fave emo songs in 2001: yeahhh this rocks, emo is forever Me, still listening to all the same songs in 2026: i don’t know the lady you’re mad at but she probably has a pretty good point, maybe put down the microphone and do a zillion hours of therapy before you talk to her again

BRAINSLUG coming soon! This is a new puzzle game zine that I've been working on with @tysonw.bsky.social. This will probably be a physical-only game. Details will remain scarce as I think part of the fun is with experiencing the book! I'm looking for some folks to playtest this, details below ⬇️

I recently designed a party game where you draw a yes/no question from a deck, and have to guess if half or more of your friends will answer yes. Does anyone know who would be a good publisher to pitch a small card-based party game to? 🎲✂️

Dead Belt has always looked super cool to me but so far everything I’ve seen of Dead Net is *specifically* tuned to the exact wavelengths of my brain. Solo, cyberpunk, hacking-focused, and absolutely oozing with aesthetic. Can’t wait to check out the campaign tomorrow!

can anyone point me to where i can find good decorations, dividers, and frames for a dark fantasy ttrpg? feel free to share your own stuff

if you've got a moderately gloomy saturday like me, why don't you check out some moderately gloomy solo games!

Color Jam goes live on Kickstarter in just 11 days! Find your next creative cozy game that you can play with friends or by yourself. It's a surprisingly challenging, authentic coloring experience. Link after the jump...

Come to Chance Encounter Games tomorrow 9/11 between 6 and 10 pm to play solo RPGs among friends and neighbors! Bring your own game or pick one up at the shop. We have supplies to share (dice, cards, notebooks, pencils), and a cozy quiet space to have a bit of creative me-time.

This short essay on legacy and loss speaks deeply to me as I think about my own place in the world and the art I want to make. As always, Gene manages to deftly capture exactly what it means to be human, with all the joy and pain that accompanies it.

I'll be tabling at a local anime con later this month! I'll be representing the design collective I'm part of, Designed in the DMV, and will be selling cool indie ttrpg's! I'll also be tabling next to my wife Emily, who makes really great crochet creations. Come swing by if you're local!

Solo TTRPG players of the Internet! When you're playing a solo RPG that is mostly writing... how much game do you want in your creative writing exercise, or alternatively, how much writing do you want in your gaming? Like, where's the balance? (Please help me out with some reposts!)

I'm very fortunate to call Matt a friend and to have had a front-row seat as he's developed this game. It is a passion project in the best possible way: a game that comes from Matt's deep commitment to guiding the next generation of STEM enthusiasts. Definitely worth following for when it launches!

And if you decide you want a physical copy, I do have a *very* small quantity available on my site (USA only, unfortunately). leafydragongames.wpcomstaging.com/product/one-...

Oh hey! My game One Breath Left is in this bundle — along with a bunch of other cool games — so check it out!

Solo Journaling RPGs are having a huge moment right now, and for good reason! These are games that are designed for contemplative solo play. Many have a focus on journaling and creative writing. Check out our website to find one that matches your vibe! Journal pictured is from Song of the Scryptwyrm

I made a Junk Food Games starter pack! This is an introduction to the kind of games I like to make. 4 games for $8! I plan to keep this bundle up for a year. And then make a new version of the bundle next year. itch.io/s/198975/jun...

TTRPG Layout/Graphic Design AMA? I've worked in a lot of games, for a long time, so let's try this.

Random RPG thought: there is something really awesome about someone having a weird little idea, turning it into a game, and putting it out into the world for other people to play. ❤️🎲

this will sound crazy but I'm willing to super sprint and do free layout for one (1) ttrpg for the @onepagerpgjam.bsky.social . i can have it done in time for the deadline. interested? dm me. i will reject any game with AI or hateful themes, and prioritize games that are finished right now.