Story Synth

Story Synth is a web app for playtesting simple storytelling games online. Designed and maintained by @randylubin

[Story Synth @StorySynth]

Apply to the new Story Synth microgrant program:

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

I am thrilled to announce a $30,000 microgrant program for designers to make games on @StorySynth!

The grant program is run by @bigbadcon and funded by @GrantForTheWeb

Details below 👇

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

You have about one week left to back Behind the Magic on Kickstarter:
https://t.co/DLsHv1husM

Trying to save the world with incompetent heroes is perfect for generating silly moments – I've had multiple sessions where players end up literally rolling on the floor laughing.

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

I just launched a Kickstarter for "Behind the Magic" - my fantasy mockumentary game. Tell the stories of incompetent heroes on a quest to save the world (which they'll likely fail).

https://t.co/nMxBwClS4z

[Story Synth @StorySynth]

@mathdenton Not to my knowledge - let me know if you do!

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

I'm excited to share a brand new Story Synth format: Hexmap

Hexmap has a ton of features and custom options, learn more: https://t.co/ZDeN98uZCr

[Sean Nittner (Inactive Account) @SeanNittner]

HELL YEAH! We just gave out our 100th (and final) @bigbadcon microgrant to create games on the @StorySynth platform. We started this in January and nine months later, we've given out $30,000 to folks from marginalized identities to create their games. https://t.co/MF1dvyIlk5

[Sean Nittner (Inactive Account) @SeanNittner]

When we started in January, we had 100 @bigbadcon StorySynth microgrants ($300 each) to give out. Now we're down to 10! We want to give all these out by 10/22.

Would you like to design a game on the @StorySynth? Would you like $300. Check it: https://t.co/MF1dvyIlk5

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

Alex Roberts @muscularpikachu gave a phenomenal talk on designing prompt-driven storytelling games including: principles for effective game design, evocative prompt writing, productive playtesting, and much more!

Check it out: https://t.co/AB3MEZJZ3N

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

Come join us for day two of the Story Synth Weekend Jam!
– Discussion with Moyra Turkington at 12pm PT
– Playtest matching at 1pm PT
– Show and tell at 4pm PT

Happening in our Discord: https://t.co/Lr1xcDxIZh

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

Join us at the top of the hour (1pm PT) as @muscularpikachu shares tons of wisdom and advice on making prompt-driven games!

https://t.co/5dA5RTJMrh

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

Story Synth Weekend Jam has begun!

Next up is Alex Roberts teaching how to make Descended from the Queen games. Join us at 1pm PT: https://t.co/5dA5RTJMrh

I'll be hanging out in the Discord all day if you have any questions or feature requests - come by!
https://t.co/Lr1xcDxIZh

[Courtney @ free palestine @andromedamn]

i was told there are about 20 grants left in this program & that you should get a quick response if you apply this weekend!!! i was the recipient of one of these and i'm having a wonderful time working with story synth and being a part of the community, ttrpg pals should consider

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

Happening this weekend - come join!

[Hailey Cooperrider @imhaileycoop]

I'm proud to announce the newest feature on @StorySynth - Chapter Navigation!

This custom option for Shuffled games lets you add custom menu buttons, so that players can skip to different decks at any time, in any order.

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

New @StorySynth feature, courtesy of @imhaileycoop – you can now add chapter navigation to your Shuffled games!

[Randy Lubin @randylubin]

Coming September 10th and 11th – Story Synth Weekend Jam

Join the @StorySynth community as we make games over the course of a weekend. We'll have a few talks with advice on game design and using Story Synth, plus an opportunity to get feedback from playtesters.

More info below:

[Big Bad Con @bigbadcon]

ICYMI there are still openings for @StorySynth microgrants through @bigbadcon! Sending out those radio waves to marginalized creators! If y'all have a game that would work on the platform, we have $300 to help you make it a reality!

https://t.co/Ajsy2K88HM

[Sean Nittner (Inactive Account) @SeanNittner]

Something I haven't tooted about in a while.

We've still got openings for @StorySynth microgrants through @bigbadcon.

If you're a marginalized creator and you've got a game that would work on the platform, we want to give you $300 to make it!

Deets: https://t.co/MF1dvyIlk5

[Story Synth @StorySynth]

@WabiSabiFutures @bigbadcon Hey @WabiSabiFutures - quick update: we've decided we do want each teammate to apply separately, to make it easier for us to gather info for payments. Sorry for any confusion!

[Story Synth @StorySynth]

@WabiSabiFutures @bigbadcon We've just updated the form so there's a Main Applicant / Point of Contact field and then a field for the teammates' names. Only one person on the team should fill it out.

Looking forward to your application!

[Big Bad Con @bigbadcon]

We have an update on the @StorySynth Microgrant Program:

- We have a few dozen grants left!
- You get 3-months to complete your game, from when the grant is awarded!
- You can apply as a team of 2-3 people, and those eligible will receive a grant!

https://t.co/Ajsy2JR5FM