Freelance game designer & RPG developing editor skilled in rules conversion

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Interstellar Incident (in-progress)

Currently in blind playtesting and seeking a publisher: A medium-light cooperative storytelling card game of intrigue in space (1-6 players, 60-150 min., ages 12+).

Simply take turns answering prompts. First, build a sci fi conflict and the crew of your starship. Then, narrate your mission while following cards from your hand. Leading questions help you surprise even yourself with satisfying twists.

Co-designed with my fellow roleplaying game freelancer and husband, Dr. Patrick N. R. Julius.

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I offer consulting, converting RPG content between different games, game design, worldbuilding, adventure writing, project management, and developmental editing. Most of my experience is with D&D 5e, Pathfinder (both editions), and Starfinder. I am also co-developing a storytelling game, tentatively titled Pax Ad Astra, now seeking publishers. Use this form to check availability, get a quote, or ask a question. I am also open to interviews.

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Credits and Samples

RPG Designer Publication Credits | RPGGeek

Jewel of the Indigo Isles 5e Adventure Conversion Ch 1 PDF

This free selection of excerpts come from Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos for Pathfinder Second Edition. The rules here reflect a mix of my original design and conversions of previous Pathfinder and Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition work.

Cthulhu Mythos Pathfinder 2e Samples

Arctic Adventuring Gear Editing Sample

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Interviews and Panels

Presenting Gamers Making Games – David N. Ross | Know Direction

PaizoCon 2019 – Freelance 101 | Know Direction

PaizoCon2018 – Freelancing 101 | Know Direction

Pathfinder Adventure Path: Fists of the Ruby Phoenix

Pathfinder Adventure Path: Abomination Vaults (5e conversion)

Pathfinder Player Core

Subclasses Revivified - Dungeon Masters Guild

Kingmaker 10th Anniversary Edition (Paizo Inc.)

My Books on DriveThruRPG.com

My work with Legendary Games

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