Playtesting.org is a TTRPG blog, reborn after years and now focused on QuestWorlds, Chaosium’s newly released narrative RPG. I once wrote about HeroQuest, the game that became QuestWorlds, and with the system now officially released under the ORC license, it’s time to dive back in, share ideas, and help grow the community.
Whether you're a veteran of Hero Wars and HeroQuest, or just discovering QuestWorlds, I hope you’ll find something useful here.
Perseverance Atlas – The Polar Regions, Part I: Ice, Crystal, and Silence
A first look at the biomes and mysterious landmarks of Perseverance's frozen polar wilderness, where the ice hides more than it reveals.
Inside the Perseverance Genre Pack – A Look at the Table of Contents
A tour through the full table of contents of the Perseverance genre pack, from setting and characters to the brand-new Rules & Tone chapter — 83,000 words and counting.
Drawing the Line in the Dust – Genre, Credibility, and Tone in Perseverance
A deep dive into how credibility, tone, and the stretch mechanic shape what's possible at your Perseverance table.
The Mountain Ranges – Part II: Settlements and Survival
A perilous ascent through Perseverance's mountain ranges, where dark stone hides darker secrets and the air itself becomes an enemy.
The Mountain Ranges – Part I: Biomes and Landmarks
A perilous ascent through Perseverance's mountain ranges, where dark stone hides darker secrets and the air itself becomes an enemy.
What's Still Missing from Perseverance
A transparent look at what's left to write, draw, and finish before the Perseverance Genre Pack is complete.
Coming Back to the Dust
Thirteen months ago I started this blog and built a world. Then ADHD burnout hit and I disappeared. Here's what happened – and why I'm back.
Teaching my kids miniature wargaming with OPR and paper miniatures
Playtesting.org returns after a two months hiatus. A candid note on burnout, balance, and bringing Perseverance to the finish line.
Back from hiatus
Playtesting.org returns after a two months hiatus. A candid note on burnout, balance, and bringing Perseverance to the finish line.
The Temperate Bands – Part II: Settlements and Survival
Discover the settlements, social tensions, and hidden dangers that define life in the Temperate Bands of Perseverance
The Temperate Bands – Part I: Biomes and Landmarks
Explore the biomes and mysteries of the Temperate Bands in Perseverance, from thundergrass plains to dormant god-machines
Perseverance Atlas – The Equatorial Belt - Part II
A closer look at the communities, creatures, and hazards that define survival in Perseverance’s unforgiving equatorial heart