Create Your Own RPG
A downloadable game
Create Your Own RPG 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 below.
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, Create Your Own RPG 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, Create Your Own RPG 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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Hi there,
I’ve picked up a lot of your solo RPGs and really enjoy them. I especially liked How to Create Your Own RPG—it’s inspiring and easy to follow. I was wondering if you’d ever consider making a follow-up or expanded version.
What I’d love to see is a version that’s a bit more direct, with less example text and more step-by-step structure—almost like a practical handbook. Stuff like a clearer order of operations (mechanics to prototype to world to playtesting to polish), more guidance on scope (zine vs. corebook and how much is “enough”), practical templates or checklists for things like character creation and resolution mechanics, and some advice on publishing and presentation earlier in the process instead of only at the end.
I think something like that would be incredibly useful, and I’d definitely grab it if you ever made it.
Thanks again, your work’s been really motivating.
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to know you’ve enjoyed my solo RPG books, and especially How to Create Your Own RPG. I’m glad to hear it’s been inspiring for you.
Your feedback is fantastic, and I think you’ve put your finger on something important. What you’re describing (a more structured, step-by-step handbook with templates, checklists, scope guidance, and earlier advice on publishing) sounds like exactly the kind of resource that could complement the current book.
In fact, I've been thinking about doing a sequel lately, and I've already written some parts. Your message reinforces that idea: writing an expanded edition, or even a companion book. A practical, simplified version, like a toolkit, could help creators jump right into the process without getting lost in too much text.
So yes, I am definitely considering it, and your suggestions will be an important part of how I shape that project. Thank you again for taking the time to share your ideas; they are encouraging and really helpful. Believe me, comments like yours are what keep me contributing to the world of solo RPGs. Thanks again.
That sounds awesome — a toolkit style book with templates and checklists would make things so much easier for creators. I’d definitely be interested in that, and I’m excited to see how it develops!