Explore Guillotine Protocol, an espionage roleplaying game inspired by George Smiley and Neil Burnside. No gadgets or car chases, just factions, ideologies, and hard choices.

Discover Guillotine Protocol, a modern espionage roleplaying game where covert operatives navigate impossible choices, shifting alliances, and unseen consequences.

Discover why I moved from SECTION-R MANDATE to GUILLOTINE PROTOCOL: Modern Espionage Roleplaying. Explore the symbolism, legal considerations, and the game’s focus on resistance and high-stakes espionage.

Discover how Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman enhances roleplaying by improving character development, improvisation, and player engagement. Learn how emotions shape storytelling and decision-making for deeper, more immersive experiences.

Discover Fighter Theory, a system-agnostic roleplaying sourcebook that explores the fighter archetype through history, myth, and storytelling. Build warrior characters with depth, purpose, and legend for any fantasy setting.

Explore the creative power of release in this issue of The Manifesto. Under the third quarter moon, we reflect on subtraction, refinement, and the quiet strength of letting go. Includes a new release, Random Adventures Volume I: Shadows & Pursuits.

Balance and Renewal: The Manifesto | Vernal Equinox | 20 March 2025

Get the latest updates from Lightspress, including plans for SECTION-R, the Brack, and upcoming books in fantasy, espionage, and character theory. Plus, a statement on print editions and what's next for the Order of the Magpie.

The wait is over! Random Adventures Volume I: Shadows & Pursuits is here—a system-agnostic sourcebook for crafting mysteries, chases, and investigations that evolve with every choice. Get your copy today and make every adventure unforgettable!

DoubleZero is officially retired, but its spirit lives on. A new modern espionage roleplaying game is coming, built using The Simple Approach. Learn why DoubleZero had to go and what is replacing it.

The Manifesto 🌕 14 March 2025

Discover how James Bond 007: Role-Playing in Her Majesty’s Secret Service revolutionized tabletop roleplaying with hero points, cinematic mechanics, and risk-based action. Learn why this groundbreaking game still influences modern design and what made it both brilliant and flawed.

The first quarter moon marks a time for action, turning ideas into reality. In this issue of The Manifesto, we explore the messy beauty of creation, new releases, and updates from Lightspress. Read now!

Order of the Magpie, a heroic fantasy roleplaying game of exploration, discovery, and knowledge, is now available! Step into the role of scholars and seekers recovering lost artifacts, protecting history, and navigating intrigue. Built on The Simple Approach, this story-driven game offers a fresh take on fantasy adventure. Get your copy today!

Rethinking GM’s Day as Growth & Meaning Day: A call to challenge outdated models, support small creators, and push roleplaying forward. Join the conversation on accessibility, diversity, and the future of the hobby.

Should you release your work for free? After nearly a decade of data, I’ve chosen Pay-What-You-Want (PWYW) over free. Here’s why it works, how it affects visibility, and what the numbers reveal.

Game Changer explores non-roleplaying books that have had an impact on me as a designer, gamemaster, and player.

The Manifesto 🌑 27 February 2025

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Things shift. Some doors close, others open. Pages vanish without a sound, replaced by something sharper, something more intentional. No grand proclamations, no eulogies, just the quiet work of refining, reshaping, and moving forward.

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