What is SHELL?

SHELL is a solo, souls-like tabletop role-playing game wherein you play as a Nomad, a deathless bug adventurer fighting through a dangerous subterranean world. It is both a hack of RUNE by Gila RPGs, and an unapologetic love letter to the Hollow Knight video games. 

What is this Jam?

This jam is the chance for any ttrpg creator to make something for use in the SHELL ttrpg! You might consider making:

• A Realm for Nomads to explore, made up of two or more Regions
• New Shells, ancestries that are also the source of the Nomad's ability to resurrect after being slain
• New Equipment, including Weapons, Gear, Talismans, or Masks with which to equip your Nomad
• New Enemies, Unique Enemies, or Titans to battle
• Optional rules for adding new twists to SHELL gameplay
• And any other ideas that might expand or supplement the game!

You are encouraged to charge for your work! However, please consider adding some free community copies for those who might not be able to afford it otherwise.

What are the Rules of the Jam?

1. You may not use any of the art or direct wording from the SHELL rulebook or print assets without the express permission of Kaid Brenen Sacander. 
2. You may not use A.I. in any stage of your project (writing, artwork, etc.). If you do, your submission will be kicked from the Jam. Even a hand-drawn stick figure, something with bad grammar, or just words on a blank page are more acceptable than A.I.-generated content. 
3. Your submission may not include any content that is racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or generally hateful towards underrepresented, marginalized, or oppressed communities. 
   1. However, it is always acceptable to make work that casts a negative light on those who would use power, violence, or government institutions to maliciously manipulate, oppress, or eliminate those who are different or less fortunate than them. 
4. Your work must include the "Carved by RUNE" logo, found here.
5. Your work must include the following text: 
   "This product was Carved by RUNE, based on the RUNE TTRPG by Gila RPGs. This product is not affiliated with Gila RPGs, Spencer Campbell, or Kaid Brenen Sacander in any way."
6. If you charge money for your product, it may not use any official art, logos, or names from Hollow Knight or Hollow Knight: Silksong by Team Cherry. This TTRPG pays homage to the style, setting, and tone of those video games, but we don't allow plagiarism. 

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to me in the Community tab of the Jam!