# Inspiration **URL:** https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/c/inspiration/7.md [Latest](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/tags.md) --- ## [Introduce Yourself!](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/introduce-yourself/95)
**Author:** [@Tam](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Tam)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/introduce-yourself/95 "2026-08-03T14:18:11Z")
Hi! I’m Tam; I write small games and hang out and talk games all day. I am also very bad at writing introductions that don’t sound like a bot! Who are you? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Welcome To Inspiration!](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/welcome-to-inspiration/36)
**Author:** [@Cosmic-Orrery](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Cosmic-Orrery)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/welcome-to-inspiration/36 "2021-09-12T01:12:45Z")
A place for brain-fuel! Images, videos, prompts, cool links, books, and discussions thereof as they tie into rpg’s go here. When it comes to linking things, please refrain from linking current ttrpg projects/products an… --- ## [Pocket dimension of public domain images](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pocket-dimension-of-public-domain-images/217)
**Author:** [@tonytranrpg](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/tonytranrpg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pocket-dimension-of-public-domain-images/217 "2025-12-20T13:26:45Z")
Hey all, I’ve got the public domain bug, so I thought I’d make a place for some gems for display and use for your games & imagination. Inspired by Gontijo share thread. Sources: Gutenberg.org Rijks museum sourc… --- ## [Your favourite micro-rulesets, mods and MOSAIC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/your-favourite-micro-rulesets-mods-and-mosaic/603)
**Author:** [@Gardens](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Gardens)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/your-favourite-micro-rulesets-mods-and-mosaic/603 "2025-11-25T15:58:26Z")
Lately, I’ve been getting interested in “RPG mods”, bits you can just attach to a game and they work, more or less on their own. For example: Tam’s LOUCHE Or Alarm Dice for increasing the depth, alert level, danger a… --- ## [Collective Dream Journal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/collective-dream-journal/3297)
**Author:** [@mondave](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/mondave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/collective-dream-journal/3297 "2025-10-07T14:09:36Z")
I had a wild dream the other night. After waking I grabbed my phone and jotted down three words “horse ork militia”. I’m not sure how I want to use such a blurb for inspiration yet, if at all. This did get me thinking th… --- ## [Cool Maps Dumpzone](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/cool-maps-dumpzone/1691)
**Author:** [@eeldip](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eeldip)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/cool-maps-dumpzone/1691 "2025-08-25T18:30:27Z")
Lets make a thread! Found this one today. I like world maps that have cosmography kinda built in. Super high quality for printing/photobashing. --- ## [The Dark Crystal: Truth, Corruption and fun Ideas](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-dark-crystal-truth-corruption-and-fun-ideas/3148)
**Author:** [@rolledlow](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/rolledlow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-dark-crystal-truth-corruption-and-fun-ideas/3148 "2025-07-28T14:50:00Z")
Let me start by saying I’m not a very good critic. I try not to believe everything I think and enjoy the opportunity to confirm, refute or expand my thoughts with others. This is the first time I’m watching Netflix’s The… --- ## [Good mainstream adventure layout](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/good-mainstream-adventure-layout/2928)
**Author:** [@mhd](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/mhd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/good-mainstream-adventure-layout/2928 "2025-05-26T18:49:00Z")
I believe the OSR and NSR spaces are doing a lot of innovation in adventure layout, even if some of that might be more mimicry than understanding what goes into that (I’ve been guilty of this myself). Whereas it sometim… --- ## [Seeking 'Into the Odd' Inspiration](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/seeking-into-the-odd-inspiration/2433)
**Author:** [@Barnum](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Barnum)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/seeking-into-the-odd-inspiration/2433 "2025-05-20T21:03:25Z")
I think its great that Cairn exists as a way to adapt Into the Odd style mechanics into something compatible with folktale and dark forest inspired D&D adventures. Lately, I’ve been inspired by the Twisted Classics trend… --- ## [Book Binding - Art Share Thread](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/book-binding-art-share-thread/640)
**Author:** [@CapKudzu](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/CapKudzu)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/book-binding-art-share-thread/640 "2025-05-04T22:49:28Z")
I’ll start us off. Feel free to post photos of your hand-made books and zines, amateur and otherwise! --- ## [In-game, diagetic oracles](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/in-game-diagetic-oracles/2892)
**Author:** [@rolledlow](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/rolledlow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/in-game-diagetic-oracles/2892 "2025-04-23T12:54:33Z")
After reading the Skeleton Code Machine’s blog Playing the Chaplain’s Game I thought “Wouldn’t it be cool if my game had a diagetic oracle that I, as the GM, must follow? Many games have an item where players can ask th… --- ## [RPG Sounds – music for play, prep, design, etc](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/rpg-sounds-music-for-play-prep-design-etc/223)
**Author:** [@Huffa](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Huffa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/rpg-sounds-music-for-play-prep-design-etc/223 "2025-03-13T19:21:33Z")
I know a lot of folks use music as inspiration and ambience in their gaming life. I thought this topic could be a good place to gather our rpg-related musical sources. Post playlists or songs, and a little bit about ho… --- ## [Pre-contemporary fine artists of fantasy. MEGA THREAD](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pre-contemporary-fine-artists-of-fantasy-mega-thread/2618)
**Author:** [@eeldip](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eeldip)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/pre-contemporary-fine-artists-of-fantasy-mega-thread/2618 "2025-03-13T18:37:51Z")
In reality a painter of hell, but megadungeons have that hell exploration feel to me (A Paladin in Hell illustration for example). Even his super-chthonic works all have a dreary sky and an almost underground feel. Just … --- ## [The art of Jeff Easley](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-art-of-jeff-easley/2638)
**Author:** [@aia](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/aia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-art-of-jeff-easley/2638 "2025-02-26T17:23:03Z")
If you remember when AD&D moved from 1st to 2nd edition then this is a Kickstarter for you: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/710544806/the-art-of-jeff-easley --- ## [New issue of Fight On!](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/new-issue-of-fight-on/2627)
**Author:** [@aia](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/aia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/new-issue-of-fight-on/2627 "2025-02-24T03:07:22Z")
After a loong break this zine is back with issue 16! I am not involved at all in the zine, i just want to point it out to all OSR/NSR fans! The issue is available on Lulu: (This is the PoD version, there’s also a pd… --- ## [Medieval Inspiration Dump zone](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/medieval-inspiration-dump-zone/1572)
**Author:** [@eeldip](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eeldip)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/medieval-inspiration-dump-zone/1572 "2025-02-20T16:55:21Z")
Thinking this would be a good format for a minimal rules text. Tapestry. I suppose it COULD be virtual, but I would prefer to roll this thing out at the table. --- ## [Lesser-Known Gems](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/lesser-known-gems/1666)
**Author:** [@yochaigal](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/yochaigal)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/lesser-known-gems/1666 "2025-02-18T18:39:06Z")
This thread is for promoting lesser-known adventures, settings, and modules. I’ll start, and continue adding more as I remember/find them! Note: I’m not suggesting that no one knows about these modules, only that they a… --- ## [Czech animation dumpzone](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/czech-animation-dumpzone/1715)
**Author:** [@eeldip](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eeldip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/czech-animation-dumpzone/1715 "2025-02-07T04:18:27Z")
In the spirit of focusing on appendix N’s as a means to communicate WHAT A WORK IS ALL ABOUT… eastern European animation, both in style and substance is foundational for me, but I think doesn’t get the love it should. Fo… --- ## [The Red Shoes Ballet](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-red-shoes-ballet/2354)
**Author:** [@eeldip](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eeldip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-red-shoes-ballet/2354 "2025-01-28T20:08:01Z")
I am on ART INSPIRATION kick, and this came up. Somehow I have missed this my whole life. Ballet meets Fairy Tale meets Hollywood Technicolor meets German Expressionism. --- ## [Intellectual property registry: clown eggs](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/intellectual-property-registry-clown-eggs/2065)
**Author:** [@eeldip](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/eeldip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/intellectual-property-registry-clown-eggs/2065 "2025-01-27T20:04:28Z")
There is an Into the Odd scenario setup in here somewhere. They can be broken/stolen/magically modified. There could be rival clown factions. Or perhaps it is destroyed and UTTER CHAOS in clowning follows. --- ## [1d10 Weird stuff floating in space](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/1d10-weird-stuff-floating-in-space/1655)
**Author:** [@LoopQuantumWyrm](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/LoopQuantumWyrm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/1d10-weird-stuff-floating-in-space/1655 "2025-01-22T20:40:21Z")
Just a table. Probably for Mothership. Hope it is interesting! 1d10 Weird stuff floating in space 1 Wreckage from a ship covered in ice. There are bodies in it. 2 A collapsing dust field obscuring radar and m… --- ## [The Knight's of the Road](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-knights-of-the-road/1263)
**Author:** [@TarotJack](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/TarotJack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/the-knights-of-the-road/1263 "2025-01-16T16:41:35Z")
I have completed my review of The Knight’s of the Road. I had a lot of fun reading through the game and writing the review. So much Inspiration! This is becoming one of my favorite games. --- ## [Read Italo Calvino](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/read-italo-calvino/1200)
**Author:** [@unclevova](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/unclevova)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/read-italo-calvino/1200 "2025-01-14T18:40:17Z")
Whenever I read inspiration lists or find the More Reading section of a game I like, I am disappointed that I never see Italo Calvino. He writes deceptively simply. I don’t know if it’s because of translation but he men… --- ## [Old and New Lovecraftia](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/old-and-new-lovecraftia/1464)
**Author:** [@quajzen](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/quajzen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/old-and-new-lovecraftia/1464 "2025-01-10T17:19:05Z")
What are some non-Lovecraft “Lovecraftian” media, either new or old? I want to make a list of works whose style is reminiscent of Lovecraft without being H.P. himself. Take the definition of Lovecraftian to be your own, … --- ## [Between Two Cairns - Jan 2nd 2025 - I1 Dwellers of the Forbidden City](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/between-two-cairns-jan-2nd-2025-i1-dwellers-of-the-forbidden-city/1596)
**Author:** [@tonytranrpg](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/tonytranrpg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/between-two-cairns-jan-2nd-2025-i1-dwellers-of-the-forbidden-city/1596 "2025-01-07T03:32:19Z")
First expanded show notes of Between Two Cairn With links! By Excited fan(s). Reward: Back rubs at Gencon, in the middle of the convention - Allegedly co-signed by Brad and Sam (bringing the oil and seashells). Post no… --- ## [Intervew with Meg & Vincent Baker (compiled from the NSR Discord)](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/intervew-with-meg-vincent-baker-compiled-from-the-nsr-discord/1467)
**Author:** [@trashed\_tabletop](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/trashed_tabletop)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/intervew-with-meg-vincent-baker-compiled-from-the-nsr-discord/1467 "2024-06-27T05:25:24Z")
Meguey and Vincent Baker hosted and AMA on the NSR Discord from March 18th, 2024 through March 25th, 2024. The AMA is compiled here with permission from the Bakers. The AMA is presented in semi-chronological order, grou… --- ## [Interview with Luke Gearing (compiled from the NSR Discord)](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/interview-with-luke-gearing-compiled-from-the-nsr-discord/1446)
**Author:** [@trashed\_tabletop](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/trashed_tabletop)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/interview-with-luke-gearing-compiled-from-the-nsr-discord/1446 "2024-04-06T23:35:53Z")
Luke Gearing hosted an AMA on the NSR Discord on April 4th between 7:54am and 5:52pm GMT. The AMA is compiled here with permission from Luke Gearing. The questions and replies are mostly attributed anonymously. The AMA … --- ## [Interview with Sean McCoy (compiled from the NSR Discord)](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/interview-with-sean-mccoy-compiled-from-the-nsr-discord/1445)
**Author:** [@trashed\_tabletop](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/trashed_tabletop)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/interview-with-sean-mccoy-compiled-from-the-nsr-discord/1445 "2024-04-05T20:12:25Z")
Sean McCoy hosted an AMA on the NSR Discord on March 29th, 2024 between 9:41am and 9:46pm Central Daylight Time. It’s been compiled here with the permission of Sean McCoy. The questions and replies are attributed to ano… --- ## [Octal Heart Games - I Have Trade Dress!](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/octal-heart-games-i-have-trade-dress/1116)
**Author:** [@DammitVictor](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/DammitVictor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/octal-heart-games-i-have-trade-dress/1116 "2023-06-12T19:02:55Z")
My wonderful artist-- Maevyn Paige, or The Happiest Pumpkin, on Facebook-- has completed my brand new trade dress for my latest (and hopefully final) business identity: OCTAL HEART GAMES. --- ## [ChatGPT dungeon maps](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/chatgpt-dungeon-maps/1071)
**Author:** [@Vladar](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/u/Vladar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/chatgpt-dungeon-maps/1071 "2023-03-18T17:05:07Z")
How to employ Chat GPT for dungeon generation through diagram parsing approach. Also, a bonus map drawn by me from the output. [Next page](https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/c/inspiration/7.md?page=1)