[Q&A] Jeff Martin (Big Robots, Big Feelings)

[7:34 PM]RentAThug: I’m Jeff Martin, a game designer and illustrator from Edmonton, Canada. I’ve been working in the comics industry professionally for 13 years, and began publishing tabletop games a few years ago. My first game was Hell, Inc. the RPG, an adaptation of my webcomic about demons working in the office that runs Hell. In 2023 I published BURGERPunk, created and written by my wife, Caitlin, and illustrated by me. My third game, and what we’ll be talking about today, is Big Robots, Big Feelings. (done)

[Q&A] Michael Robinson (Power Scale)

[8:14 PM]Rutibex: I am Michael Robinson author of the superhero TTRPG Powerscale https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/546113/power-scale

[8:14 PM]Rutibex: Power Scale TTRPG — Core Rulebook From street vigilantes to galaxy-breakers… on one table. Power Scale is a cinematic d20 toolkit that lets you run every flavor of over-the-top heroics — street-level supers, shōnen anime, mecha duels, magical transformations, even cosmic deities — without changing systems every time your party levels up. Built to be D20-friendly and easy to grok, it keeps the familiar roll of d20 + ability + proficiency vs. DC, then layers on a single, elegant Magnitude Rank (MR) table that covers range, mass, time, and speed from hand reach to galactic scale. At level 1, your hero can lift a car and outrun gunfire. At level 20, they can throw stars.

[8:17 PM]Free Gamer: @Dan (Hardboiled GMshoe) had to brb. He’ll be back shortly.

[8:18 PM]Dan (Hardboiled GMshoe): Oh, hey, @Rutibex!

[8:18 PM]Rutibex: Thats fine I am late I know

[Q&A] Reynaldo Madriñan (BREAK!! RPG)

[7:35 PM]Reynaldo: Hi! I’m Reynaldo Madriñan and I am one of the co-creators for BREAK!! rpg, a tabletop game inspired by classic video games, anime, and a host of other things we like with a focus on adventure and teamwork. https://breakrpg.com/

[7:36 PM]Reynaldo: I’m also currently working on START, our first supplement that also has a kickstarter prelaunch page you can find in our shop, if you want to check it out. (Done)

[Q&A] Leaflit Mitsuha & Ayra (Angel’s Sword RPG)

[1:10 PM]Leaflit: Hello. I’m Leaflit I’m the founder of Angel’s Sword Studios. Our company originated from a group of tabletop players (Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Double Cross) playing a campaign called “Lyrian Chronicles” for over a decade. We took that world and wanted to make it more alive, to honor the campaign for what it did for all of us and getting us through our life struggles. It was a fully homebrew setting and the original began in 4th Edition and is still currently running with over 70 players across several sessions per week in an open world “mmorpg style” game. Angel’s Sword Studios is creating livestreams (virtual characters that share lore with the world, VTubers), music, video games, novels, merchandise (like plushies) and of course the core TTRPG all within this setting. I’m Leaflit, also known by my GM name Cure. I am the head writer and the original GM of the setting. You can find our game at: https://rpg.angelssword.com/ You can find our company website at: https://angelssword.com/ The webnovel is called Lyrian Chronicles: Will of the King. It’s currently on hiatus for the summer since the webnovel is a replay novel which is based on active TTRPG sessions.

[1:10 PM]Ayra: I’ll keep mine short, I’m Ayra, a game designer that’s doing the combat design and a lot of the general system design for the AS TTRPG. I was one of the original players of the campaigns long ago and played in many of the other campaigns as well. (done)

[Q&A] Alberto Dianin & Andrea Ruggeri (Gates of Krystalia)

[1:02 PM]Canija93: Andrea Ruggeri is a passionate RPG player with over 20 years of experience in the tabletop gaming world. As a former game store owner, he has built strong connections with the RPG community across Italy. His deep knowledge of role-playing games is evident in his work, where he combines his expertise in game mechanics, storytelling, and design to create immersive and engaging experiences. In addition to his passion for gaming, Andrea is a professional graphic designer, known for his precision and artistic skill. He brings a meticulous and creative approach to his work, ensuring high-quality, visually striking designs that enhance the overall gaming experience.(edited)

[1:03 PM]Canija93: Alberto Dianin is the owner of two small book publishing houses, specializing in non-fiction titles for English-speaking markets. He expertly manages relationships with suppliers, oversees marketing strategies, and handles every aspect of the publishing process, ensuring each project is executed with precision and professionalism. His comprehensive knowledge of the industry allows him to guide projects from inception to completion with a focus on quality and market relevance.(edited)

[1:04 PM]Canija93: This is our second Kickstarter and we manage together all the aspects of the projects

[1:05 PM]Canija93: First Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatesofkrystalia-rpg/gates-of-krystalia-book-anime-tt-jrpg-in-style-isekai

[1:05 PM]Canija93: Current Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatesofkrystalia-rpg/gates-of-krystalia-last-deux-ttjrpg-in-anime-style

[Q&A] David Okum (Anime Hack)

[7:35 PM]David Okum (Okumarts Games): Hi there, I’m David Okum of Okumarts Games. I have written and illustrated MANY games since 1999 and I am here today to talk about Anime Hack, a game I wrote and published in 2016. It was part of a big wave of “Hack” games that spawned out of the success of David Black’s The Black Hack, a rules lite, pared down ttrpg that offered an old school role playing game experience based on 1e D&D. I had done many how to draw Manga books in the early 2000s and I was keen to use Black Hack to emulate a Manga Game. Big Eyes, Small Mouth had morphed into an overly bloated and complicated game so it just made sense to keep it simple and intuitive. I wrote the game and started playtesting it for about a month before it was released in July 2016. [complete]

[Q&A] Brent Newhall (The Whispering Road)

[7:32 PM]BrentNewhall: Hi! I’m Brent Newhall, man of many interests. I’m here to talk about The Whispering Road, my Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli-inspired story game, though I’ve designed about a dozen other indie tabletop RPGs. (done)