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BIRD-THEMED TTRPG MICRO-REVIEW THREAD
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Birds are an emerging theme among cooped-up rpg writers and associated creatives this year. Now that the hubbub of game award pageantry is over and the prettiest books have won, here’s a micro-review of games that reflect this artifact of the times.
Or maybe people just like birds.
I hope you do too, cause that’s what you’re getting.
I hope you do too, cause that’s what you’re getting.
This thread will be added to as I find more games. The planned list of games to review is in this collection, but DM me if you have one you think should be included. https://itch.io/c/1087634/bird-themed-ttrpgs
The first set I am reviewing today includes those games in the Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality. They're easy for me to review because I own them. Later I will be doing games from the Chicken Jam and then other stray bird games.
Geese at the Beach
https://hypercamera3.itch.io/geese-at-the-beach
[PbtA] Collect shinies for the mysterious goose king. I hate royalty, but I’ll make an exception here - readers should check out how well shinies and the favor of the goose king are worked into the system itself.
https://hypercamera3.itch.io/geese-at-the-beach
[PbtA] Collect shinies for the mysterious goose king. I hate royalty, but I’ll make an exception here - readers should check out how well shinies and the favor of the goose king are worked into the system itself.
#birdsecrets
https://kurtpotts.itch.io/birdsecrets
[PbtA] Secrets are power in this GM-less any-bird investigation game. Question witnesses, search for clues, and turn on each other. Note the superb weather table that actually affects the course of the investigation.
https://kurtpotts.itch.io/birdsecrets
[PbtA] Secrets are power in this GM-less any-bird investigation game. Question witnesses, search for clues, and turn on each other. Note the superb weather table that actually affects the course of the investigation.
Dirty Town Quickstarter Zine
https://mare-baixa.itch.io/dirty-town-quickstarter
[Corn] That’s right, you play this cinematic pigeon RPG with a blind-bet system using corn kernels and a feather. Your toes are your HP, and you “grab” abilities to make a character… brilliant and nicely illustrated.
https://mare-baixa.itch.io/dirty-town-quickstarter
[Corn] That’s right, you play this cinematic pigeon RPG with a blind-bet system using corn kernels and a feather. Your toes are your HP, and you “grab” abilities to make a character… brilliant and nicely illustrated.
Operation Penguin
https://deathbymage.itch.io/operation-penguin
[Cards] Spy penguins, if the tuxedos didn’t clue you in. This game settles a caper using Blackjack, with deals, bluffs and busts. Thorough explanations of the mechanic mean you can relax and enjoy the hijinx.
https://deathbymage.itch.io/operation-penguin
[Cards] Spy penguins, if the tuxedos didn’t clue you in. This game settles a caper using Blackjack, with deals, bluffs and busts. Thorough explanations of the mechanic mean you can relax and enjoy the hijinx.
Anaseidos
https://caberlitz.itch.io/anaseidos-an-anthropomorphic-duck-race-for-5e
[DnD 5e] A lovingly detailed description of a duck-like race option for some obscure “DnD 5e” game, whatever that is. Includes a wealth of backgrounds, names, traits, feats, and even hilarious duck magic items!
https://caberlitz.itch.io/anaseidos-an-anthropomorphic-duck-race-for-5e
[DnD 5e] A lovingly detailed description of a duck-like race option for some obscure “DnD 5e” game, whatever that is. Includes a wealth of backgrounds, names, traits, feats, and even hilarious duck magic items!
Masak Ayam
https://defiatos.itch.io/masak-ayam
[d6 low] Flee from your culinary doom and discover your fowl powers in the broader world - powers linked to how you were to be cooked! Fried, roasted, poached, stewed, or steamed... push your luck too far and you’re cooked for real!
https://defiatos.itch.io/masak-ayam
[d6 low] Flee from your culinary doom and discover your fowl powers in the broader world - powers linked to how you were to be cooked! Fried, roasted, poached, stewed, or steamed... push your luck too far and you’re cooked for real!
B’town Beak-tectives
https://aryl-ether.itch.io/btbt
[PbtA] I always knew those seagulls at the beach were up to no good. This is a gull-flavored noir detective setting that uses a clever collaborative evidence finding system and a clue track to ensure that the game moves along.
https://aryl-ether.itch.io/btbt
[PbtA] I always knew those seagulls at the beach were up to no good. This is a gull-flavored noir detective setting that uses a clever collaborative evidence finding system and a clue track to ensure that the game moves along.
That's it for now, more to come later if anyone shows interest in this sort of thing.
