Your World, Your Story: A Guide to Designing Custom RPGs

Your World, Your Story is a beginner-friendly roadmap for aspiring tabletop RPG creators. It breaks down the complex world of game design into approachable, actionable steps, focusing on helping first-time designers navigate their initial game creation journey. You can download a free Preview.

Inside, you’ll find clear guidance and actionable steps to help you navigate the complexities of game design. Through practical advice, creative exercises, and personal anecdotes drawn from years of storytelling experience, Your World, Your Story demystifies the process, making it accessible for first-time designers. 

This book takes a personal approach to learning, walking with you through every step of the journey—from your first spark of inspiration to seeing your unique game come to life. Along the way, you’ll explore specialized topics, including chapters dedicated to creating solo RPGs and the deeply introspective art of solo journaling games. These sections provide focused insights and examples, tailored to the growing community of solo players and storytellers.

At its heart, Your World, Your Story is about empowerment. The goal is simple: to transform the overwhelming task of game design into a thrilling, achievable adventure. No matter your level of experience, this book is here to show you that creating your own tabletop RPG isn’t just possible—it’s deeply rewarding.

Your world, your rules, your story—it all starts here.

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