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Nathan Russell @perilplanet

Designer of RPGs #TomorrowCity #HardCity, #NeonCityOverdrive, #FreeformUniversal. Host of National Game Design Month #NagaDemon. Australian. Nerd. Dad.

Joined April 2009
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Improv isn't about being funny all the time, it's about being genuine. The same applies to #Roleplaying. Authenticity always trumps forced humour. #TabletopImprov #RPG #FreeformUniversal
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Just a reminder folks, I am rarely here anymore. I am far more active on Bluesky bsky.app/profile/perilplanet…
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The treacherous intrigue of 'The Maltese Falcon' meets the fast-paced action of tabletop RPGs in #HardCity. Dare to step into the shadows? Published by @OspreyGames πŸŒƒπŸŽ² #Noir #Roleplaying #tabletoprpgs
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🎭 #RoleplayTip: Dive into your character's quirks and flaws! They make you unique and memorable. 🌟 Who needs perfection when you can have a perfectly imperfect character? 😜 #TabletopGames #RPG
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2024 has seen all sorts of different worlds for our roleplaying games, from dieselpunk dystopia to fairy tale time travel and folk horror... βš™οΈ Tomorrow City 🌳 Through the Hedgerow 😱 The Terror Beneath Where do you want us to go next??
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Experience the epic spectacle of anime-style mecha battles with GunFrame. Set your missions, leverage the terrain, and win the war! #GunFrame is a miniature skirmish wargame of mecha action. #TabletopGames #Wargames #Anime #MechaπŸŽ–
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Roleplaying games and improv share a common rule: Listen carefully. Be present, listen to your co-players' actions and respond genuinely. #TabletopImprov #RPG #Roleplaying #FreeformUniversal
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The Grid watches, listens, and controlsβ€”it's the pervasive electronic infrastructure that defines Neon City. πŸŒ†βš‘οΈ Dive into The Grid, the supplement that takes your games off the streets and into the digital wonderland. #roleplayinggameΒ  #CyberpunkGaming #NeonCityOverdrive
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That time when a blue Lego brick was the most terrifying monster! When we were kids, playing #DnD for the first time, we didn't have miniatures. What creative solutions have you used in your RPGs? #DIYRPG #CreativityInPlay #roleplayinggames #Flashback
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🎲 #TabletopTip: When you roll a critical success, embrace the moment! 🌟 Your character's victory dance might not be graceful, but it sure adds to the fun! πŸ˜„ #Roleplaying #TTRPG
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Roll the dice, take the risk, embark on an unforgettable journey with #DungeonBlitz, the solo dungeon exploration game. The first game book is 100% free. The real question is, are you game? 🎲🎯 (Link in bio) #SoloRPG  #TabletopRPG #Dungeoneering #TabletopGames
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πŸ’¬ #RPGAdvice: Communication is key! πŸ—£οΈ Check in with your fellow players and GM to ensure everyone's having a blast. πŸŽ‰ Happy players = Epic adventures! #TabletopGaming #RPG #SocialGames
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Describe your RPG world with cinematic terms. Use "pan" to describe a broad view of a landscape, "zoom in" for details, "slow motion" for intense moments. Visual language = immersive gameplay! πŸŒπŸ‘€ #RPGtips #CinematicNarration #roleplayinggames
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Attention RPG fans! 🎲🌟 Join the Peril Planet newsletter and embark on an exciting adventure through the world of indie game design. Get exclusive insights, project updates, and a unique mini-RPG. Sign up now! (Link in bio)
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Gunshots, femme fatales, and bitter secrets. #HardCity promises high stakes, big risks, and moments that will leave you breathless. Do you dare to play? Published by @OspreyGames 🎲πŸ”₯ #Noir #roleplayinggames #HardboiledHeroes
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🎲 #DiceEtiquette: Cherish your dice, but don't blame them for everything! πŸ˜‰ Luck may be fickle, but it's all part of the thrilling tabletop experience! 🎲 #TTRPG #Randomness #roleplayinggames
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Krak-Krak-Krak! That's the sound of victory in GunFrame! Can you outsmart your opponent and claim the field? GunFrame is a miniature-agnostic mecha #wargame. #GunFrame #tabletopgames #miniaturewargaming
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The beauty of improv is the unexpected. Encourage players to make choices in the moment, not just follow pre-planned strategies. Expect the unexpected! #RPGImprov #TabletopGames #Roleplaying #FreeformUniversal
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Psychic abilities meet cyberpunk in Psions, a supplement for Neon City Overdrive. πŸŒ†πŸ’₯ Unleash the power of the mind with rules for psionics, cyber disruption, nexus zones and bystander reactions. How will it change your world? #CyberpunkRPG #NeonCityOverdrive #roleplayinggame
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🎲 Today I was remembering the first time I rolled my weird-shaped dice in my friend Ben's homemade fantasy game. We didn't even know what a D20 was! What was your first dice roll? #FirstDiceRoll #RPGMemories
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