Matt @CW + Dungeon Delve 🚀

*finds new thing*
Oooh! This is cool. This is REALLY cool. I wonder what their blog sa...

*sees just one piece of AI-generated art*
Nope!! Into the trash you go! Bye.

I'll admit; my slow emergence through my late 30's has me starting a slew of crafty tech and maker projects week to week.

My latest: building a mini-server rack to host a bunch of web apps, including a personal "Kindle-like" server for all of my TTRPG PDF's which I intend to share with my friends.

I'm many months into my Bluesky experience, and its the primary platform I use rn as a TTRPG nut.

Every time I look at X, I see some Elon or Drumpf tweet I never asked for. Also, Threads kind of felt lacking in personality, and I feel like it is mostly reposts?

Hbu? What has your experience been?

I apologize, friends.
I suggested in the latest Dungeon Delve that readers should watch my Bluesky for updates on GMs Day throughout the day, and I only send out one or two. I got hit with some IRL and mental health challenges.

Even the small promises are important to keep. Will do better.

Game Masters Day MEGA Round-up! (#51) Celebrate good RPG times! ... We highlight TONS of great deals across the web in honor of GMs Day.

Its International Game Masters Day, today!!!

If you're a dungeon master/game master, or general TTRPG enthusiast, there's a bunch of goodies available for cheap!
chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/game-maste...

Game Masters No Prep Book of Random Tables RPG Bundle | eBook Bundle | Fanatical 47 RPG books by the dynamic Dicegeeks. Become a Game Master...

I love random tables! ... Fanatical is hosting a bundle for dirt cheap thats worth checking out.
www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/ga...

Game Jam Alert: March 2026 by Drew_Makes Your montly newsletter for current and upcoming Game Jams

Have no fear, the next issue of Game Jam Alert is here! 😎
6 new tabletop Jams to get the brain juices going.

Make a game
Make a zine
Make a coffee and design something!

#rpgdesign

Game Masters Day MEGA Round-up! (#51) Celebrate good RPG times! ... We highlight TONS of great deals across the web in honor of GMs Day.

International Game Masters Day is tomorrow, March 4th! ... Today, tomorrow, and this week, expect to see a bunch of great bundles, deals and other TTRPG things for the dungeon master/game master crowd!
open.substack.com/pub/chaotica...

Even MORE Zines! Roundup (#50 and a half) Hitting you with more TTRPG zines. Dont Torture Puppies, Great Hexpectations, Threads We Share, The Crypt Has Opened, and more! ... Also highlighting the No ICE in Minnesota bundle.

BOOM! I decided to drop ANOTHER issue (half-issue), celebrating Zinemonth for the remainder of February! ... More great RPG zines to pledge, play, and promote! chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/copy-tons-...

Coming soon: Dragon Buddies: Cute Magnetic Shoulder Plush Soft and cuddly dragon plushies! A cute accessory for decoration, cosplay or a cuddle buddy! Each friend with their own personality

I want a dragon pet to put on my shoulder and keep there wherever I go IRL. Coffee shop. Family hangouts. Even dayjob.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/par...

You're welcome, Matt!

Highlighting this week: @brightbard.bsky.social @ttrpgkids.com @matthewayers.bsky.social @wannabegames.bsky.social @lalionnepublishing.itch.io @gejwatts.bsky.social @jasonhpickering.bsky.social @revenantcowboy.bsky.social

Tons of RPG zines! Roundup (#50) So many TTRPG zines. Mystery Snacks, Blightfall, Aqua Tofana, Axolotl With A Gun, and more! ... Also the No ICE in Minnesota bundle, along with other sales!

In case you missed it, I dropped issue #50 this week! ... Its ZineMonth, and we're celebrating a bunch of new zines. Remember to Pledge, Play, and Promote!
open.substack.com/pub/chaotica...

I LOVE RPG ZINES Round-up! (#50) So many TTRPG zines. Mystery Snacks, Blightfall, Aqua Tofana, Axolotl With A Gun, and more! ... Also the No ICE in Minnesota bundle, along with other sales!

Tis Zine Month! ... I'm highlighting a bunch of cool new TTRPG zines that have hit the airwaves. Pledge. Play. Promote!
chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/i-love-rpg...

Feeling remorseful for the decay of several plans I had coming into 2026. Was going to unveil a site rebrand, new TTRPG game dev projects, and engagement with subscribers of Dungeon Delve.

I didnt realize early 2026 in Minneapolis would be a spiritual, safety, and communal defense roller coaster.

A Groundhogs Day Round-up (#49) Peaking out of my hidey-hole to bring you recent TTRPG news and things! ZINEMONTH is here, plus d10,000 wild magic table, the latest RPG trends, game master advice, and more!

I'm back!! ... While we have 6 more weeks of winter, its ZINE MONTH, and there are a lot of fantastic things to look forward to in the TTRPG sphere. Stay strong friends. Love each-other!
open.substack.com/pub/chaotica...

Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

So many thoughts and so few ways to express them. Anxious, heart broken, furious, afraid. Nothing to say that others haven’t done so more eloquently.

www.standwithminnesota.com

Why We Fight Why We Fight is a solo+ narrative TTRPG about fighting fascism to build a brighter, greener future, traveling through the remains of a post-civil war country to save lives, reclaim nature, create a…

Received my copy of Why We Fight (a resistance TTRPG) this month! Excited to dig in and draft up some notes.

www.sdrgames.studio/pages/why-we...

Dungeon Delve (the weekly TTRPG newsletter) will be cancelled this week. Will deliver your regular news, deals, and resources next week!

Minnesota is experiencing the largest strike action in US history in the past 80 years,... with the streets of Minneapolis absolutely packed!

I love my city!
I love my state!

d100 City Encounters and Urban Sidequests - Chaotican Writer A fantasy TTRPG encounter table perfect for city-based environments and situations! Also, a downloadable PDF version is available!

Last April, I released a d100 table for City Encounters and Urban Sidequests for fantasy TTRPG games. Still seeing downloads, which is encouraging! ... Would love to write more of these! chaoticanwriter.com/d100-city-en...

Humble Tech Book Bundle: Designing Game Play by Taylor & Francis Go from gamer to creator—learn to design your own boardgames, video games, and more with the Designing Gameplay Bundle!

Got excited about this bundle! I'm starting my game dev journey this year, and there's a ton of great knowledge to absorb here. An awesome library for budding TTRPG and video game developers! humblebundleinc.sjv.io/WyWQvZ

The Kranus Collection DOZENS of Magic Items for ANY fantasy TTRPG, from Fifth Edition DnD to Shadowdark and other OSR games!

Every TTRPG table needs more magic items!! ... The Kranus Collection is totally system and setting-neutral, and the art is pretty great (and human)! ... Any edition of DnD, Shadowdark, Daggerheart, Draw Steel, Pathfinder, etc.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/kab...

The Rule of Cool... and Kindness - MarkEzraStokes.com Encouraging Compassion Through Narrative Choices Your players are at the inevitable moment of battle. The rogue draws her dagger and slinks into the corner. The barbarian kicks down the door between…

Murderhobos are tired. Compassion is wired!
Because TTRPGs are often so combat focused, the mechanics of kindness often don't exist, aren't made clear, or aren't encouraged. We need more of this in our games and campaigns. Wyt?
markezrastokes.com/the-rule-of-...

d100 - Magical Belts, Girdles, or Cinctures A nother Table of Magical Wonders (to be dutifully added to the Generator eventually!) This one focuses on Belts, Girdles, Sashes, or oth...

D4 Caltrops is a continuous font of random TTRPG tables, and I love them for it! ... This week its a d100 table of leathery waist straps that cast spells, reassemble severed limbs, and even change ancestries! ... Great for DnD 5e, Pathfinder, Shadowdark, etc.

blog.d4caltrops.com/2026/01/d100...

Roll To Fame by Aquarius A zine inspired by Hollywood conspiracy theories and blind items

Love zines for lifestyle dreams! ... Roll to Fame is a rags-to-riches TTRPG for two players (one movie star, one agent/GM). Delightfully weird!
aquarianzines.itch.io/roll-to-fame

The Crypt Is Opening This February A campy horror TTPRG for fans of “Tales From the Crypt,” “The Stand,” and “Lockwood and Co.”

Well aren't we little Rascals: www.rascal.news/crypt-prelau...

@rascal.news thanks for the hard work and platform you've created.

#zimo #ttrpg #crowdfunding

A Cold January TTRPG Round-up! (#48) Keep warm out there! Highlighting the upcoming No ICE in Minnesota bundle, raising money for the Immigrant Law Center of MN. Also, deals/bundles, Kickstarters, and more!

A new issue of Dungeon Delve highlighting the No ICE in Minnesota TTRPG bundle (accepting submissions), with bundles, deals, Kickstarters, free resources, and more! chaoticanwriter.substack.com/p/a-cold-jan...

Lightning Quest A fast paced solo RPG/puzzle game, designed to be played in less than 10 minutes

I love the idea of a quick-and-simple TTRPG which can run in literally 10 minutes. ... You might think; wheres the opportunity for RP? I imagine using it as something to build another TTRPG session into. What do you think?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/adv...

Hi friends. … As a city resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the past 24 hours have been a lot to process. As such, there will be no Dungeon Delve issue this week as I will instead be using the time to help those around me grieve, and determine where I am needed the most. … Love you all. Stay safe.