When I love something, I make it into a game. And that comes out to quite a lot of games! Via this Patreon, I'll be putting together a series of small RPGs on a variety of topics -- everything from postmodern sword and sorcery to humanist military sci-fi to pulp fairy tales.

I've released six of these games so far, and look forward to many more!

Who are you?

I'm Rose Bailey, game designer and writer. I've been working in games for more than a decade, including nine years as lead developer on Vampire: The Requiem and writing or cowriting over a dozen roleplaying books. As a video game designer, I've worked on MMOs like EVE Online and Elder Scrolls Online. I also write original fiction, like the adventures of Sasha Witchblood, and my own creator-owned games, like Cavaliers of Mars.

Why Patreon?

I write small games all the time. With patrons, I can afford to polish and lay them out. In addition, if I can build an audience here, then I can start adding art to these projects.

What have you released so far?

BLAZON, cosmic superheroes in a universe of Law and Chaos, inspired by Green Lantern and new wave fantasy. (Released to patrons.)
Bright and Terrible, a game of swords and tragedy in the style of Michael Moorcock's Elric and Tanith Lee's Flat Earth. (Released to patrons.)
Die For You, the game of monsters and feels, inspired by paranormal drama in general and the web series Carmilla in particular. (Released as a free sample.)
The Shadow of Golgotha, a post-apocalyptic feudal world ruled by a blood-drinking aristocracy. (Released to patrons.)
Sharded, fantasy noir where death is not the end. (Released to patrons.)
State Machine, android espionage inspired by Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell. (Released to patrons.)

What are some of the future projects you have in mind?

Good & Evil, Incorporated, procedural action in a world of corporate witch hunting.
How We Quit the Forest, fairy tale adventure in the style of pulp fantasy.
Elsewhere Brigade, tactical action in humanity's adventurous future.
Twist Cards, genre-specific but system-neutral cards that empower players and encourage in-genre improvisation.

The specific games released will vary -- I like to do short, intense design sprints to come up with cool games for my media crush of the moment.

How long will the games be? How often will you release them?

Size will vary from project to project, but mostly 1,000-3,000 words. I'm aiming for about one game a month.

Are you doing any Onyx Path/White Wolf stuff here?

Nope! This is going to be all my weird little labors of love and/or infatuation!