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❀️ heartofthedeernicorn.com 🦌 ❀️ https://linktr.ee/deernicorn Maker & Distributor of Fine Games 🌧️ in downtown Olympia since 2015 🌧️ #ttrpg #boardgames #rpg #beggartok

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What we played during Story Game Night! Story Game Night is held every Monday (except federal holidays) at Altitude 15 in downtown Olympia. We focus on GMless story driven tabletop role playing games. Come join us next time! #ttrpg #olympiawashington #downtownolympia #roleplayinggames

11.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The long skinny City of Winter box

The long skinny City of Winter box

Thank you @timhutchings.bsky.social for bringing this gem over tonight. It made for a somber, funny, and creative journey.

City of Winter by @heartofthedeernicorn.com

22.02.2026 07:14 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The TTRPG City of Winter on a table

The TTRPG City of Winter on a table

I recently got a promotion and words cannot express how excited I am for the lil something I got myself to celebrate

The elegance of City of Winter's tradition mechanic gets me emotional just thinking about it.

05.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of page 32 of the rules for City of Winter. First heading: Death & Memory. If your character is an Elder (has 6 Marks), roll the Die at the start of each new chapter. If your roll is equal to or less than the crossed-off Marks, your character has died of old age and becomes a Memory. Example text: At the start of the third Chapter, Apple had two crossed-off Marks. Their player rolls a two. This means that in the time between Chapters, Apple has died of old age. 

Second heading: When You Die. When your character dies, do the following: 1. Remove your token from play. Remove your token and return it to the box. 2. Make a memory bond. Make a final bond using this list: Memory Bonds - X Memory. Grieved,Honored, Remembered, Reviled, Forgotten, Disavowed, or Succeeded by...

Third heading: Roleplaying a Memory. For the rest of the Chapter you will play as our family's memory of your character. A character who is a Memory does not participate in the Migration Scene procedure or in another character's Share a Tradition Scene. 

Otherwise, continue to participate fully in other players' turns, offering suggestions and playing side characters, or roleplaying a tradition on a Witness a Tradition Scene, as normal. 

On your turn, follow the Memory Scene procedure.

Photo of page 32 of the rules for City of Winter. First heading: Death & Memory. If your character is an Elder (has 6 Marks), roll the Die at the start of each new chapter. If your roll is equal to or less than the crossed-off Marks, your character has died of old age and becomes a Memory. Example text: At the start of the third Chapter, Apple had two crossed-off Marks. Their player rolls a two. This means that in the time between Chapters, Apple has died of old age. Second heading: When You Die. When your character dies, do the following: 1. Remove your token from play. Remove your token and return it to the box. 2. Make a memory bond. Make a final bond using this list: Memory Bonds - X Memory. Grieved,Honored, Remembered, Reviled, Forgotten, Disavowed, or Succeeded by... Third heading: Roleplaying a Memory. For the rest of the Chapter you will play as our family's memory of your character. A character who is a Memory does not participate in the Migration Scene procedure or in another character's Share a Tradition Scene. Otherwise, continue to participate fully in other players' turns, offering suggestions and playing side characters, or roleplaying a tradition on a Witness a Tradition Scene, as normal. On your turn, follow the Memory Scene procedure.

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08.03.2026 01:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Go Play NW Membership Drive

Come hang out with me in Seattle. GoPlay NW continues to offer a top-shelf curated selection of players and facilitators.

Big Bad Con vibes, mixed with Seattle cool.

Bring paperweights, Beacon Hill is windy as fuck.

goplaynw.org/membership-d...

10.03.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make a character for the cozy role playing game Stewpot with me! In Stewpot, you make an adventurer who’s retired and opens up a tavern instead of adventuring. You can get a copy through our website, link in bio! #ttrpg #roleplayinggame #cozygame #indiegame

10.03.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you make it home safely? Ithaca in the Cards is a GMless blackjack driven story game where you try to do just that. You can get a copy through our website, link in bio! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #indiegame #storygame #theodyssey

10.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes they can!

04.03.2026 22:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Should We Have Tomorrow? Is a solo journaling RPG that comes with optional sticker packs to help you design your dream kitchen! Available now on our website. Make sure to select the option with the added sticker sets! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #stickers #solorpg #asmrsounds

04.03.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’re in the professional tabletop gaming industry, come to the Tabletop Game Alliance Annual Summit on March 14,2026! It will be held in the Olympia Center in Downtown Olympia Washington. It’s going to be an amazing time! #ttrpg #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #roleplayinggames

04.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Should We Have Tomorrow? Is a cozy solo journaling role playing game made by designer Aaron Lim. Make some food for your loved ones! You can get a copy through our website, link in bio. #ttrpg #indiegame #solorpg #journaling

04.03.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I love that solo RPGs are having their moment! Here are some of my favorites. These are all solo journaling role playing games and they’re all available through our website, link is in our bio. #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #roleplayinggame #solorpg #sologame

03.03.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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S4E1 - Ghostbusters

We just dropped episode 1 of the new season of the Quinns Quest actual play show. Who wants to hear me GM the official Ghostbusters RPG from 1986? open.spotify.com/episode/4hdy...

03.03.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 5
The Magic of the Leading Question: This Week in Class [Intro to Literary Studies]
The Magic of the Leading Question: This Week in Class [Intro to Literary Studies] YouTube video by Critical Prof

Brief recap of our week of class w/ @oneshotrpg.bsky.social & @superdillin.bsky.social β€” making me think a class that’s Game Nerd Guest of the Week being set loose on the Wall of Games & doing discussion-leading & in-class play would be amazing.

This week: @heartofthedeernicorn.com FALL OF MAGIC.

27.02.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Slugblaster is BACK, BABY. Hop through other dimensions on your hoverboard and make it home before your parents get too worried. Available now on our website, link is in our bio! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #slugblaster #indiegame #tabletopgames
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03.03.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We played The Time We Have, a tragic storytelling game by Elliot Davis and we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. You can watch the entire playthrough on our YouTube channel. #ttrpg #indiegame #thetimewehave #larp

02.03.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love solo journaling role playing games. They’re some of my favorite RPGs to play! I especially love making my journal pretty and aesthetic. If you’d like to try your hand at playing one yourself, check our bi0! #ttrpg #journaling #solorpg #roleplayinggame

26.02.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out these 2 player games, all available on our website! These tabletop role playing games are so much fun and are designed for only two players in mind. #ttrpg #twoplayergames #roleplayinggame #tabletopgames

26.02.2026 01:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today I talk with Elliot Davis about the importance of playing heavy hitting sad games like his game, The Time We Have. Check out the full interview on your YouTube channel and get a copy of The Time We Have through our website, link is in our bio. #ttrpg #thetimewehave #thetimewehave #zombiegame

25.02.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make up stories about the people around you in the game Better Strangers. Available now on our website! #ttrpg #ttrpgtok #cardgame #creativewriting #tabletopgames

25.02.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s what we played at our latest Story Game Night! Come join us next time! We are hosting these every Monday (except federal holidays) from 5-8pm at Altitude 15 in Olympia Washington. Come play games with us! #ttrpg #roleplayinggames #olympia #olympiawashington

24.02.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SPOILERS for The Time We Have! I talk to Elliot Davis about the most devastating mechanic in his game. Check out the full interview on your YouTube channel and get a copy of The Time We Have through our website, link is in our bio. #ttrpg #thetimewehave #thetimewehave #zombiegame

24.02.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This past Tuesday at the washington state capitol the @tga.bsky.social joined the secretary of state with many local game companies to share the benefits of tabletop games with legislators and staffers.

07.02.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Filling Out the Expo Hall – A Conversation with Jim Witcher (Expo Hall Wizard) Since 2023, the Tabletop Game Alliance of Washington State (TGA) has been hosting an annual Tabletop Game Summit in Olympia, WA. This year, the TGA has expanded the summit into a full day of seminars,...

Earlier this month, I had a wonderful conversation with the @tga.bsky.social team about the Future of Games Summit we’re putting together!

If you’re a WA-based tabletop creator (retailer, artist, publisher, designer, educator, or non-profit), this event is for you. #TTRPG

06.02.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There's still time to register as a vendor at the Future of Games Expo Hall! Calling all artists, designers, retailers, authors and others to vend at the Future of Games! Info and registration here: www.tabletopgamealliance.org/product/futu...

12.02.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What You’ll See at the 2026 Summit – A Conversation with Nicole Jekich Since 2023, the Tabletop Game Alliance of Washington State (TGA) has been hosting an annual Tabletop Game Summit in Olympia, WA. This year, the TGA has expanded the summit into a full day of…

What can you see at the Future of Games? The 2026 summit will offer amazing seminars and panels for game industry professionals, artists, retailers. Learn all about it here:

15.02.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! And there are SO many different ways to play and experience them, it's one of the reasons why I love solo RPGs so much. You really can tailor them to your play style.

13.02.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Talking to Elliot Davis about making hard hitting emotional prompt cards for his game The Time We Have. Check out the full interview on your YouTube channel and get a copy of The Time We Have through our website, link is in our bio. #ttrpg #thetimewehave #thetimewehave #gamedesign

12.02.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Momo at @heartofthedeernicorn.com has been creating an absolutely incredible journal for playing Song of the Scryptwyrm!

11.02.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take a look inside my journal for the solo RPG Song of the Scryptwyrm. This is one of my favorite journals so far! If you want a copy of Song of the Scryptwyrm for yourself, you can get one through our website, link is in our bio. #ttrpg #solorpg #roleplayinggame #journaling

12.02.2026 01:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0