Layout & Structure
How to Make a TTRPG Rulebook: From Draft to Finished PDF
Six steps that take a finished TTRPG draft to a rulebook people can use: structure, edit, lay out, check, export a PDF, and plan for errata.
· 15 min read
Layout & Structure
How to turn finished rules into a book people can use at the table: section order, page layout, stat blocks, tables, contents and index.
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Layout & Structure
TTRPG Rulebook Template: A Free Outline, Section by Section
A free TTRPG rulebook template in Markdown: 14 chapters in the order players learn them, from credits to the index, with a note on why each one sits where it does.
· 9 min read
Layout & Structure
What Is a Stat Block? How to Design Consistent Stat Blocks
A stat block is the fixed-format entry holding a creature's game numbers. How to design one for your own game: the fields, their order, and keeping fifty consistent.
· 10 min read