So it was only a matter of time. The themes of the blogs are meeting, and I have no other inspiration. It's time to talk about a kink based TTRPG. I like to think that I am creative enough to make a new ttrpg game and the number of interesting, fun creative unfinished projects shows that to be true. It's when you get to the nitty-gritty details, you know like the rules that run a system my ideas break down. However, for a while, I've been thinking it would be really fun to run a kink themed game. And the nice thing is, no matter how bad I may want to, I don't need to reinvent the wheel. just reflavor some things. And really with the right group of players, they will do most of the work. Do you want to play a gimp pact of chain warlock? go for it. You want a dominatrix barbarian, who uses a flogger and a paddle? yeah sure sounds fun. How about a submissive paladin who sees their divine being as their dom and always says yes daddy before smiting? Why not sounds like a good time.
Now It would obviously be a more comedic game from the way I'm imagining it but that tends to be how I run my games, epic adventure, daring heroics, and touching moments all with a large splash of comedy. But it doesn't have to be that way. One of the things I love about TTRPG and kink is it was safe ways to explore who we are and to wider space humanity at it's best and worst. And I think that's awesome, You want a superserious game that is one tragedy after another and you're playing the stoic adventurers who suffer every indignity with grim determination? go for it. I am most definitely not the guy you want running it but I definitely see the appeal. And I think TTRPG's have a lot in common with kink in a lot of ways. And the combination of the two would be a ton of fun whether you take a more humorous approach to it like I would or a serious exploratory look at power dynamics and the relationship between kinks and people. And it doesn't have to be D&D why not mutants and masterminds? Superheroes pretty much already where fetish gear so that wouldn't be a big step. Or Starfinder? Kink in space is a dream that would be awesome. Besides your crew has to pass the time somehow. I think with the right group of folks playing a game together this would be one of the most fun games out there. And to quote my kitten when she saw the topic, "Honey, kink is an RPG."
