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Bats in the Belfry (TTRPG)

A topic by Read Error Games created Dec 20, 2023 Views: 164
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Hello, everyone! Hope the month has treated you kindly so far.

I've recently published my very first one-page TTRPG - I'm not going to oversell it as an epic labour of love or anything, but I'm been lurking on the edges of the world of TTRPG design for a good while now, and have finally plucked up the courage to have a go at writing something.

Bats in the Belfry

Bats in the Belfry is a GM-led one-page TTRPG about bats (if the picture didn't give it away) and a variable calamity that threatens their home. Can it be defeated before the sun rises (or, more importantly, before hunger calls)? This is intended to supply the mechanics necessary for some quick and fun sessions, and particularly for younger players/families interested in exploring TTRPGs.  Featuring:

  • Bats!
  • Cute flying mammals!
  • A hunger system which encourages you to use real dead insects to track your bat's hunger level.
  • A madness mechanic that may well cause your bat to work against the rest of the colony (or otherwise just become a nuisance!)
  • An echolocation mechanic that keeps the colony working together (and which may get you some stares if you're choosing to play this in a pub or other public place).
  • Did I mention bats?

Link is in the image above and by clicking here - it's free/PWYW, so I'd love it if you found the time to check it out.  I'm very new to TTRPG design, but am exploring a couple of more complex ideas so feedback and general comments are gratefully received to help me improve my craft.

Thanks for reading!