Thank you, benji t. This is very much a work in progress, so your comments come at a great time.

Question: You start with one d4 trait and five unused traits.

Starting traits are optional. If you start with a trait, it should just be one, maybe two, and a D4. I think they are quite powerful since they do not step down. And why would they? Your ability to know something does not diminish the more you use it.

Question: You are maybe supposed to use Tracks for items?

Not everything needs to be tracked. While your Unbreakable Sword slays whatever, it is doing its job. No need to track it. But once you try to open a door for it, you can roll a D20 and see. Fail… and it’s now a D12 the next time you misuse it. The sheet is designed to be able to track ITEMS and ABILITIES as you learn them or overexploit them or whatever you come up with.

Question: The term “mark” a Life die is the same as spending it.

Yes, let me fix that.

There is a full 7500 word google doc for this game with more examples, but the one-page is slightly more up to date. I will post it when it’s ready.

You and every TTRPG designer, player, GM, YouTuber, world builder, and fan are invited to help improve the rules, translate the text, or create games for ENI.

ENI will remain free to download and totally hackable. What is it?

ENI is a rules-light universal framework for cooperative storytelling roleplaying games, and totally hackable. If Breathless by Fari RPG had a big brother, more suited for different styles of games and longer campaigns, that would be ENI Second Edition.

​ENI (pronounced “any”) is a framework for collaborative storytelling and roleplaying games in which you are rewarded for adding to the story. Its simplicity and collaborative nature make it ideal for new players and narrators alike, allowing you to enjoy and affect the world you create. ENI lets anyone roleplay any character in any setting and invites designers to use the framework in their own games.​

You basically come up with a story, or thread one from second-hand ideas, movies, and other players into your own original adventure. You roll dice to see if what your character wants to do works out. The more ideas you bring, the more success your character has. The new edition has character progression and uses a lot of dice and tracks for dice.​

If you are interested in light TTRPGs, then please take a look.

Get the ENI one-page trifold PDF here ::: https://ex1st.itch.io/eni-2 See the New Edition TTRPG Jam here ::: https://itch.io/jam/new-edition-ttrpg-jam See the One-Page RPG Jam 2026 here ::: https://itch.io/jam/one-page-rpg-jam-2026

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I am so excited. Ok, now back to editing. Endless editing. In fact, while I was writing this update, I took a break, went for a walk to read it again, and made some more edits ✏️

Thanks for your trust, honesty, and patience Charles Ward ( Charlie )

EX FIRST GAMES

Love this, thanks!

This looks solid fun!

I used to keep a diary with these daily goals.

Learn, Work, Stretch, Move, Love, Eat, Sleep.

Sorry, I did not see this message. I should have provided graphics. I will try better next time.

You can still add it to the contest with this link.

https://itch.io/jam/412361/add-game/4412545/3066575?token=8nqsMNxhR63DKVzgpeFThWZ2c

Looks great.

Cheers.

Sure, send me the link to the entry once it’s released.

I’m delighted to say that the “Design a Character Sheet for Life” jam on itch has ended. Four fabulous participants will receive a copy of we&we just for participating (I will be messaging you and asking for your shipping info via email). I hope you check out their entries to see how you could redesign your own character sheet to suit your needs, or use the ones they have created!

Thank you for participating. It was great. Let’s do this again sometime.

Charlie EX FIRST GAMES

You made it into the contest! Thanks for joining.

Awesome! Welcome to the Jam.

Awesome! Yes, that works.
If you need help with the layout and making PDFs, feel free to let me know.
Thanks for making the updates. You rock!

Hi Bit Bet

Thanks for your submission to the we&we Character Sheet for Life design jam. Your business card is simple and practical, and clearly described in your comment on this page. Here is some feedback: I would like to see the wonderful explanation you wrote (on this page) in the submission PDF on page 1, a set of cards (8 per page) on page 2, with the backs (optional) on page 3. That would be awesome and helpful. There could be one more line for the goal section. What do you think?

When you are ready... please post about your entry, this jam, and/or we&we on social media to qualify as a winning submission! I will be in touch via Bluesky to gather your shipping information at the end of the jam.

we&we is a real-life quest about connecting with yourself and sharing happiness.

What began as a father’s effort to share a wealth of secular guidance with his son became a truly transformative experience.
This zine invites everyone to treat life as a massive, collaborative game toward awareness, improvement, and purpose.

Maybe you or someone you know needs this. It's free and made with love.
Download it here: https://ex1st.itch.io/we

We will seek funding in February's Zine Quest on Kickstarter for a physical print run.
Sign up here: https://www.elehi.com/itch
Details: Full color, A5, 24 pages, thick paper, staple-bound, 990jpy.
Each printed copy funds the planting of one tree.

the world is full of kind words

This is a kind game. I've been looking for a game like this for a while now. Its a little too overwhelming  for me now,  but I hope to play this soon. Thank you for making and sharing this! p.s. I love how Powers work, and the layout is absolutely gorgeous. detaia

The content is really interesting and I would like to think about my life with this.
Maehara Naomi

I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the Quick Start Rules for We & We, and I want to express my sincere admiration for this project. What you've created is more than just a game; it is a thoughtful, profound, and urgently needed framework for conscious living. Your approach to gamifying self-improvement and ethics, where the goal is to ascend by becoming happier and sharing that happiness, will undoubtedly help many people live more fulfilling lives and build better relationships.” Ben LeBron “This is a nice self-help and self reflection book with a good activity structure. I think the simple actions are helpful to the reader.
Hiew Chok Sien

we&we is an interesting, innovative, cooly experimental project! I’m sure many will find the open, compassionate spirit behind it inspiring.
Chris W Gladden

I think it's a great idea, and I can definitely see how it would reframe certain tasks in a positive way.
Rory Muldoon

I have been sitting with We & We a bit more, and something keeps coming up for me. I can really see this being useful for families too. It gives people a way to talk about feelings and choices without it becoming too heavy or clinical. … It feels like a reflective tool, a simple daily practice, and something people could use together.
Fiona McIntosh

This looks like a really good plan for anybody who enjoys a gamified approach.
Fred Carruth

I was completely surprised by it but loved what I read. I like the gamification of life/tracking goals/ growth etc. It's definitely a great tool for personal reflection.
Megumi Nishikura

We&We is beautiful Charles, I've been reading it and it's a lovely concept.
Charles Roe

I’m gonna start when Christmas break starts but I would LOVE to play this with my students!!
Simon Roy

I really like the concept, and it’s absolutely much needed in the world as it is today. The quality of the prose is wonderful. The content is well thought out and very comprehensive. You’ve clearly spent a very long time creating it.
James Hoyle

This should be required reading for any content creator.
John Koons

Written by Charles Ward for Rey Wardorii
https://www.ex1st.com/games/

I've been waiting for a comment like yours for a long time, as well. Thank you.
I made this for you, for us, for everyone. I hope you get to a good place and can play it joyfully!

All the best, Charlie.

Done. Its here https://ex1st.itch.io/we cheers!

Cool. Thank you. I will make a blank, low-ink progress sheet today.

There is an error in the opening post/contest description.

2024?
It shows up more than once.

My son (and all the children of the world). I mention this on the back page.

Thank you for letting me know.

There is a facebook group for we&we, and I will set up a Discord later.

Thanks for the comment. You are my kind of gamer!

Hehehe. Nope.

Thank you. The zine I submitted is a game set in the real world... home to everyone on it

 How do I find out about the next Sunday Zine Club?

I just about finished making a zine in 3 weeks, but I started before this jam started. Can I still join?

By the way, we now have a facebook group if you are ok using that platform. The link is in the we&we itch page description. Just me there at the moment - lol

Thank you so much for letting me know. I made the PDF of the zine freely available. It is still in development, so you still have time to participate and help make it great. I update the file regularly. Also, we now have a facebook group if you are ok using that platform. The link is in the we&we itch page description. Just me there at the moment - lol

Thank you so much for the feedback. We now have a facebook group if you are ok using that platform. The link is in the we&we itch page description.

Probably not. But I hope my game helps you find happiness.

How good is its 3D open world? It is really good at this. The game is played on Earth.
Multiplayer? Yes, we are all in this game.

Hi Penny

Thank you for submitting to the 2nd CoinSides Adventure Sparks Jam. Your entry was one of the 5 Gold Winners. Please contact me to arrange your prize.  Congratulations. I'm sorry it took so long to reach out to you.

O buscame on Twitter @ex1stgames. Ya te sigo.

Gracias. Tienes un DISCORD para poder charlar? No hay sistema de mensajenes en Itch.

Ha ha ha, this is great. Please save this for the next CoinSides Adventure Sparks Jam.

¿Los certificados son autoconcedidos?

SHAZAM!!

Lovely idea. Gonna try this with my students :D

Congratulations on releasing your game. The illustration on the cover looks cute.  The game is quite different from the cover. I want to be the ruler of the universe, of course, but I would be all alone : ( What happens next? Keep making games the way you want to make them. I'm impressed!

Wow - Thank you so much. Please share it here and there ( and add me @ex1stgames ). Much appreciated.

And... I want to make one a week. Got any requests?

If you want to, copy and paste the English text for your game, then delete the comment. I just cleaned it up a bit. No 'shit' in this text ;D

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Three Colors is a silly simple dexterity game for two people. Only 9 cards are required. You can print the cards we designed or use any standard playing card deck. In this game, you and your partner will be playing against each other trying to be the fastest.

This is mostly a kid's game, but can be played and enjoyed by anyone. It can make a really good drinking game.

The files attached don't include a “low ink” version because instead of printing the cards designed, you can pick a standard playing card deck and pick the following nine cards: 2 cards with the number 2, 3 with the number 3, and 4 with the number 4. And that's it, you can enjoy the game pretty much the same.

BTW, there are two rulebook files, one in English and the other one in Spanish.

Well deserved! I think I will use the criteria to have more winners next time. 1 for the overall winner, 1 for each category, and between 1-3 selected by the judges (but one that was not already in the winning). That might be fun and fair.