My 2025 Predictions for the TTRPG Industry

Chapters
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D&D Sales & Crowdfunding (2023 vs 2024): 00:00
The Rise of Independent RPG Homebrew: 1:58
Thoughts on the ORC License and Release of Responsibility: 6:52
The Ethics of Piracy: 9:28
System Neutral, Rules Light, and OSR: 11:32
D&D 3PP Sales Continue to Dwindle: 14:54
Adapting to Tariffs [why Zines may beat Books]: 15:54
Adapting to Tariffs [shifting to American manufacturing]: 31:47
Why indies can adapt easier than companies: 39:52
switching to Affinity, ditching Adobe: 43:56
Learn to love Zines: 48:26
Closer: 51:14
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TTRPG Products
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Vagabond // Pulp Fantasy RPG
► Core Rulebook: https://landoftheblind.myshopify.com/...
► Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/projects/land-o...

Dungeons & Dragons
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► Sovereign: https://landoftheblind.myshopify.com/...
► Vanguard: https://landoftheblind.myshopify.com/...
► Zodiac: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/4502...
► Anthology of Heroes: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/4888...
► 5E Action Economy Cards: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ...

Dragonbane
► The Guilded Port: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ...
► Dragonbane InDesign Template: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ...

Shadowdark
► Torchbearer Zine 1 (Coming Soon)

Vaesen
Mystery Tracker | Vaesen: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ...
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Affiliate Links
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► Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=ta...
► Many Worlds Tavern: manyworldstavern.com/indestructoboy
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Bio
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Taron "Indestructoboy" Pounds is a game designer, graphic designer, music educator, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber. He is the designer of the Vagabond TTRPG system, has earned an ENnie for his work on Home-Field Advantage, and is an adamantium best-seller on the Dungeon Masters Guild.
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Credits
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Graphic Design & Editing: Taron "Indestructoboy" Pounds
Channel Artwork: Jeremy Luther

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