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Skyfarer is a steampunk-themed tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) set in a world shattered into floating islands drifting in an open sky. Players take on the roles of daring Skyfarers—explorers, crew members, and captains of skyships—as they chart unknown regions, uncover ancient mysteries, and forge their own legends. With a focus on modular ship customization, crew management, and high-stakes exploration, Skyfarer offers a rich world that rewards teamwork, ingenuity, and roleplay-driven storytelling.

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Personal Responsibilities

• Project lead - concept, iteration, scheduling, deadlines, and rules QA.

• Designed rules for a ship to ship combat system from scratch

• Designed rules for skyship creation, and modular components, suites, and systems

• Created a dynamic downtime system with multi-resolution outcome that encourages roleplay and new story hooks.

• Designed a structured economy based on a three-tired currency.

• Created an expansive catalog of standard items with clear mechanics, pricing, and utility.

• Designed refitting and docking rules to balance and enhance recovery, ship upgrades, and downtime.

• Created an event clock to build narrative tension and create new story beats.

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System Highlights

• Skills-Based Resolution: Use skills across Body, Mind, Social, and Combat.

• Morale Management: The crew’s mood influences success and story outcomes.

• Downtime Activities: Repair your ship, craft tools, or pursue personal goals between voyages.

• Dignitaries: Unique NPC companions who provide abilities and roleplay depth.

• Travel, crafting, navigation, factions, and more!

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Themes

• Exploration & Discovery: Uncover lost islands, chart the skies, and face the unknown.

• Crew & Camaraderie: Build bonds, keep morale high, and survive the dangers of the skies.

• Steampunk Fantasy: A blend of mechanical ingenuity and ancient mysteries

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Skyfarer's first playtest is available now!

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