Design

Rusty Sellsword Design can take your idea, IP, or brand needs and design a game that's original and custom-built for you and your audience.

We design tabletop game systems, from core mechanics to conflict and character creation. Tabletop RPGs can be complex, but at the heart of the game are a series of game mechanics, procedures, and rules that form the basis of play. On top of this, design also includes background content, setting, worldbuilding, character write-ups, and adventures.

The process usually entails the following steps:

1. Determine what the game needs

2. Create an initial system document "alpha"

3. Playtest, playtest, playtest!

4. Iterate based on feedback from playtest to create a "beta"

5. Assemble completed rules and package into the desired product format—core rulebook, supplement, accessory, or adventure