Can I post a crowdfunding link for my tabletop RPG project?
Yes, but only if your project is listed in the Project Index and you have prior moderator approval.
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r/RPGdesign rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/RPGdesign: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
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Current public stats
- Members
- 105,099
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Civility: No personal attacks against anyone or their work. Gatekeeping behavior. Excessively aggressive and condescending behavior. Racism, sexism, homophobia, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and general bigotry.
- Helpfulness: Keep critique and criticism constructive.
- Legality: Do not link to, request, or otherwise encourage intellectual property theft (ie, plagiarism, piracy)
- Crowdfunding: Crowdfunding posts are limited to projects listed in the [Project Index](/r/RPGdesign/wiki/index/member_projects) and require prior Moderator approval. See [the wiki](/r/RPGdesign/wiki/cf-rules).
- AI/LLM: This post or comment was obviously generated by AI/LLM.
Works well
- Ask a specific question about a mechanic you are designing for a pen-and-paper tabletop RPG.
- Share a design problem you are stuck on and invite constructive feedback from the community.
- Offer constructive critique on someone else's game mechanics, focusing on the work and not the person.
- Post a crowdfunding link only after your project is listed in the Project Index and you have prior moderator approval.
Avoid
- Do not post crowdfunding links without prior moderator approval and listing your project in the Project Index.
- Do not link to, request, or encourage intellectual property theft, plagiarism, or piracy.
- Do not post content that was obviously generated by AI or LLM tools.
- Do not make personal attacks against anyone or their work.
- Do not engage in gatekeeping behavior or excessively aggressive and condescending behavior.
- Do not use racism, sexism, homophobia, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, or general bigotry.
What r/RPGdesign Is For
This community is a gathering place for anyone, either casually or professionally, who is designing, hacking, or otherwise working with the mechanics of pen-and-paper tabletop role-playing games. People post here to discuss and share work on tabletop RPG design.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for marketing are the ones that gate promotion and content. The rule named Crowdfunding limits crowdfunding posts to projects listed in the Project Index and requires prior moderator approval. The rule named AI/LLM removes posts or comments that were obviously generated by AI or LLM. The rule named Legality prohibits linking to, requesting, or encouraging intellectual property theft, plagiarism, or piracy. The rules named Civility and Helpfulness govern how you talk to people, banning personal attacks, gatekeeping, and excessively aggressive behavior, and requiring that critique stay constructive.
What To Post
A good post here is one that contributes to the craft of tabletop RPG design. Share mechanics you are working on, ask specific questions about design problems, or offer constructive feedback on the work others share. If you have a crowdfunding project, the only safe path is to get it listed in the Project Index and secure prior moderator approval before posting. Write every post and comment yourself, in your own voice, and keep all critique constructive and civil.
What To Avoid
Posts and comments get removed or people get banned for violating the rules on civility, helpfulness, legality, crowdfunding, and AI content. Avoid personal attacks against anyone or their work, gatekeeping behavior, and excessively aggressive or condescending behavior. Do not link to, request, or encourage intellectual property theft such as plagiarism or piracy. Do not post crowdfunding content unless your project is listed in the Project Index and you have prior moderator approval. Do not post content that was obviously generated by AI or LLM tools.
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Common questions about r/RPGdesign
Can I use AI to help write my posts or comments?
No. The rules state that posts or comments obviously generated by AI or LLM are removed.
Can I share links to resources or references?
Yes, as long as you do not link to or encourage intellectual property theft, plagiarism, or piracy.
How should I give feedback on someone else's game design?
Keep your critique and criticism constructive, and avoid personal attacks or condescending behavior.
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