System Crafting: Creating and Revising TTRPGs at Gen Con 2026

Role Playing Public Radio by Ross Payton

Sep 8, 202650:39Games & Hobbies

Writing a RPG can seem daunting, but creators now have more options and tools available to help them. Do you want to write a game from scratch or use an existing open system? What steps should you take first? How long do...

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