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There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Jun 28

A very delayed reply, but I have finallly decided on a card. Presenting... Skewert!

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 27

Finally, to round out our bug-aliens-as-threat side of this recommendation, VATBORN TO KILL, by Adam Schwaninger, is a Paragon hack that casts you as elite vatborn warriors whose sole purpose is to defend the Mandate. Great for fans of Starship troopers.

An astronaut helmet stylized in red and teal faces away from the a barcode with the words "A Paragon System Game" underneath it. The helmet bears the words "Vatborn to Kill", while a hail of falling stars cascades in the background.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 27

Bug aliens are also a potential opponent in DEAD Troopers, by @sasquatchgames.bsky.social, a high-action sci-fi game also inspired by Starship Troopers and Helldivers.

The text Dead Troopers in white on a black background. A line is drawn through the word Troopers.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 27

If you want to FIGHT bug aliens, consider Firedrop, by @meatcastlegameware.com. A spin on Helldivers, this 28 page zine pits you against superfleas, this game is great for folks who love moving little guys across a hex grid.

The black silhouette of a masked, gun-toting warrior is contrasted against a bright orange background, next to a stylized title reading "Fire Drop", followed by a subtitle that reads "Quick & Dirty drop Pod Warfare for 1-4 Players".

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 27

Descent into Midnight, by Rich Howard, Taylor La Bresh, and Richard Kreutz-Landry: a PbtA game that really challenges you in terms of what a character can look like. Bug Aliens is the least crazy thing you can be, as you are members of an underwater community endangered by a mysterious threat.

The title "Descent into Midnight" is superimposed on an underwater scene that includes a coral-like structure, seaweed, and the faint silhouettes of fish.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 27

Next up is Primal Pathways, published by UFO Press & written by Laurence Phillips. You follow the evolution of an alien species over millenia. Not all of the player options work well for bug species, but I think the Parasite would work well.

The words "Primal Pathways" hover over a peach background, with the "Worlds of Legacy" label at the top right. The tops of mountains can be seen in the bottom corners, and a jellyfish-like creature hovers above the title.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 27

Then we have Mother Needs Flesh, by JoPa, a quick Breathless hack about the scions of an alien Mother, hungering for flesh. Again, not necessarily about bugs, but why not?

The words "Mother Needs Flesh" over over a hand-drawn red eye on a black background.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 27

First up, Xeno Invasion, by @caligaes.itch.io. You are terrifying Xenos sent to earth - instead of experiencing the horror, you ARE the horror! I don't think you have to bugs, but it certainly helps!

The cover art for Xeno Invasion, this image has the title of the game, and black-and-white art of various monstrous creatures locked in combat. The game also includes the words "Quick Start" and "Inicio Rapido"

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 10

After I originally put up this list, @wildwoodsgames.bsky.social also recommended The Bloody-Handed Name of Bronze, a Forge-era game by Joshua A.C. Newman. It's a sword and sorcery game with a rich, colourful world and vibrant art.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 10

2400 BC, by Ozmodeuz, is a 2400 hack inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh. Rebuild a community after an environmental catastrophe, but with a milieu that has a more mythical connection to natural disasters, rather than a scientific one.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 10

AZAG, by @dankdungeons.bsky.social, is a great option for fans of weird sword & sorcery, with inspirational ties to Fighting Fantasy and Troika. I have a feeling the British OSR community would get a big kick out of this one.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 10

Fragments of the Past, by Dev9k, is a Bronze-Age game set in the Mediterranean, with potentially tragic characters, defined by their passions and epithets. It has a quick-start, a collector's edition, and so much more!

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 10

Into the Bronze, by Guilherme Gontijo, is an Into the Odd hack that's pretty stripped down, with no setting written for you to explore. I might pair it with a hexcrawl like Undying Sands by @gamesomnivorous.bsky.social , if I don't want to create my own world.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Mar 10

Champions of Osiris, by @zadmar.bsky.social, is a one-page RPG built on Tricube Tales. It's not exactly Bronze-Age, but it was closer in cultural references to the Middle-Eastern inspiration my postulant was looking for.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 27

Finally, I'd argue that my own game, Protect the Child, provides an interesting twist on the GM role, as the GM is primarily embodying a single character - the Child! This comes with a unique playbook, complete with Strings to pull on to make things happen.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 27

By itself, Planedawn Orphans, by @sharkbombs.bsky.social doesn't really need to be a rotating-GM game, but as someone who is absolutely ravenous about indie games, I think using it as one allows you to experience more games in a campaign.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 27

It's a small thing, but in setup for Slugblaster by @wilkiescandylab.com, each playbook is responsible for defining a different part of your setting, whether that be where your teenagers hang out, or what kinds of shortcuts the crew uses to get between dimensions. Ownership creates investment!

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 27

Ars Magica, by @atlasgames.bsky.social, describes itself as a deeply built world that casts you both as mages and their companions, and has been described to me as a rotating-GM game.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 27

At the beginning of Brinkwood: Blood of Tyrants, by @farhorizonscoop.bsky.social, the group partakes in an exercise called Your Exquisite Fae, which has players answer questions about the Fae patron who not only blesses your characters, but pushes them into a specific kind of rebellion.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 27

Apocalypse Keys, by @temporalhiccup.bsky.social, uses the unorthodox player-driven generative mystery that rose to popularity in Brindlewood Bay, but it also asks players to describe and define the places they visit and the organization they work for - rather than asking the GM.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 27

In Fae's Anatomy, by @hebanongames.bsky.social, the GM takes on the role of one or more patients. They use the game manual as a reference book to inform their symptoms, but you discover your diagnosis alongside the players!

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 17

Ships That Pass, by Ash Can Games, is a game about spaceships that are also in love with each-other. Unfortunately, your pilots, and the overseeing organization that might want to delete your ships' anomalous romance, might get in the way!

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 17

Eyes on the Prize, by @iraprince.bsky.social, is a great option for 2 OR 4 players, about a fake marriage - great for folks who want something lighthearted, with the possibility of a sweet surprise at the end!

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 17

From The Sea To The Sky, by @astorysomewhere.bsky.social, is a letter-writing game with a relationship that could be romantic, but also has the potential to be nebulous - likely a great option for folks still navigating how they feel about each-other.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 17

Alone Together in This Vast Space, by @junkfoodgames.bsky.social, is about a solitary space-farer and their ship's AI. This game's intimacy could be romantic, but it could also be platonic! It's up to you.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 17

Perihelion, by @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social, is a prompt-based game about the Sun and the Moon and a relationship that develops - or changes - between them.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 17

Over the Moon, by @speakthesky.itch.io, is a duet game of dark lunar obsession, which takes place over a messaging app. You replace parts of your answers to regular dating questions with the word "moon" - perfect for confusion, decoding, or even just fuelling your obsession with the moon!

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 15

Some screenshots, for vanity:

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 9

Last year, I was given the opportunity to create a character & GM playkit for The Isle of Dr. Moreau, by @usducktape.bsky.social. We customized them for two genres! I really loved how they turned out! You can check out the link for my commissions on my pinned post.

There's A TTRPG For That@mint-rabbit· Feb 6

I'm running a showcase game of Protect the Child this month! In Lily's Angels, you help a trans teenager find safety after she flees from both her parents and the police. Beginner-friendly, open-table, with 7 pregenerated characters to choose from! Check it out! app.playabl.io/games/1816/o...