Hey everyone, a quick update on where things stand with Rattle and Rend. I have been a bit quiet lately, but a massive amount of progress has happened behind the scenes. Here is the latest: Thanks for sticking with the…
The Beta release of Rattle and Rend is officially here! This is all thanks to feedback on the rules and input from players across several countries – and the hodge podge of folks I’ve been able to rustle up for…
Since launching the Alpha in 2025, Rattle and Rend has grown from a personal project into a thriving community of over 600 hobbyists. This game was built for the busy wargamer; those who want a fantasy skirmish game without the…
Rattle and Rend’s current Alpha rules are only available via the Rattle and Rend Facebook group. Please join there to get a full look at the rules – and to join the 600 plus other players! For the upcoming Beta…
The road to Hexingtide’s autumn launch is officially open. Thank you all for your continued interest and for sharing your scheduling preferences in the recent survey. Based on that feedback, I’m excited to shares dates and see how the current…
TL;DR: Hexingtide is entering its final development phase. The core rules in Playtest 4 (version 0.4.6) are stable. I am shifting away from Discord to a dedicated mailing list to work closely with a core group of testers and get…
As a part of Hexingtide’s current playtest iteration, #4, I’m releasing the five “Iconic Protagonists.” These pregen characters should help new players and GMs with both the game’s mechanics and as examples of the game’s intended tone and motifs. Download the…
It is Christmas Eve, and I wish you a happy holiday season! While I’m working on – and revising – what I aim to become the definitive, “iconic” pregen characters for Hexingtide, I wanted to briefly share a pair of…
It’s finally here! I’m thrilled to announce that Hexingtide Playtest 4 is now available. It has been a long road since Playtest 3 dropped, and I’ll admit to battling major design block and burnout along the way. However, thanks to…
The Rattle and Rend Facebook Group recently crossed over 500 members. In the immortal words of Theodore “Ted” Logan: Woah. A Brief Update (aka What Update?) Over the past few months, I’ve run the occasional playtest game of Rattle and…