Play 7 New Anime-Style Classes in This One-Night TTRPG Playtest (Chicago – April 30)
One night only. Playtest 7 unreleased anime-style classes in Fatefully Tragic Hero. Tuesday, April 30 at Is/Was Brewing, 7:30 PM. Seats are limited.
Gen Con: Cinderlight Games Showcase w/ Wizard Staffing
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Gen Con - Writing for Design: How to Start Developing Your Own RPG Day 1
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Gen Con - Writing for Design: How to Start Designing Your Own RPG
Writing for Design: How to Start Developing Your Own RPG
Hosted by Alex "Minthas" Lake (Minthas) & Jordan Schmidt (Cinderlight Games)
📅 Gen Con 2025
🕛 August 1st & August 2nd | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Are you sitting on a world-shattering game idea but unsure how to bring it to life? Whether you're sketching out your first RPG system or refining a concept that’s been haunting your notebook for years, this workshop is for you.
Join Alex "Minthas" Lake, Head of Minthas and the creative force behind Deephollow, and Jordan Schmidt, head of Cinderlight Games, the creative force behind Fatefully Tragic Hero and Fade to Black, on an insightful look at the journey from raw inspiration to a fully realized game.
In Writing for Design, we’ll tackle the real challenges of indie RPG development—the moments of creative brilliance, the hard lessons learned, and the strategies that can push your project beyond mere ideation. Expect an engaging session where we’ll discuss:
Concept to Creation: Transforming loose ideas into solid mechanics and immersive narratives.
Building the Blueprint: Structuring your RPG’s core systems and themes.
Navigating Indie Development: The practical (and often chaotic) steps from draft to production.
Standing Out in the Crowd: Carving a space for your game in the ever-growing RPG landscape.
This isn't just a lecture—it’s a space to spark ideas, ask hard questions, and connect with fellow creators. Whether you're a first-time designer or an experienced writer looking to sharpen your skills, you'll leave with actionable tools and the confidence to push your RPG forward.
Seats are limited—grab your ticket and take the next step in your game design journey. Let’s build something unforgettable.
Fatefully Tragic Hero: Special One-Shot Playtest Event
Join us for an exclusive playtest of Fatefully Tragic Hero—a dark fantasy, anime-inspired tabletop RPG where heroism and tragedy walk hand in hand.
When: Tuesday, March 26th, 7:30 PM
Where: Is/Was Brewing — 5121 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
This special one-shot will feature a never-before-seen adventure—the same scenario that will be given away at Gen Con 2025—but you'll have the chance to experience it first, months before anyone else.
In Fatefully Tragic Hero, you play as a Reincarnation—someone who has died in one world and awoken in Aetheria, a realm scarred by the fall of its last great champion. As you grapple with your new heroic path and the gods’ expectations, you'll face impossible choices, forge fragile alliances, and uncover the dark forces pulling the strings behind the world’s unraveling.
This playtest will push the limits of the game’s core mechanics—testing its fast-paced combat system, Heroic Path abilities, and the emotional weight of its Resonance Points. It’s not just about strategy—it’s about how your choices shape the story and the world around you.
Why attend?
Be the first to experience a brand-new Fatefully Tragic Hero adventure.
Be the first to try the newest version of Fatefully Tragic Hero!
Help shape the final game—your feedback will directly impact the upcoming campaign test this August.
Whether you're a veteran playtester or new to Fatefully Tragic Hero, this is your chance to step into the world of Aetheria and test your resolve.
Spots are limited—sign up now and be part of the story before it’s told.
Gary Con: Chicago Indie Rpg Showcase
Want to live out your anime dreams and try a new world of ttrpgs? Then come try out Fatefully Tragic Hero at the acclaimed Gary Con in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
It will be ran by Cody Siemiatkowski, who will also be running another indie gem and friend of Cinderlight Games, Deephollow! So come out and check out Fatefully Tragic Hero at the Chicago Indie Rpg Showcase
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147, United States