About Tiny d10
Tiny d10 was first put to paper in 2013. Back then, it was just a couple of brief paragraphs consisting of a few Original Dungeons & Dragons-inspired races and classes, each equipped with an ability or two. It was simple—simpler even than it is today—with just enough rules to provide just enough structured play for a couple of preschoolers. In the intervening years, it grew alongside those same preschoolers: first to one page and then to two, before settling finally—and serendipitously—on 10.
It is meant to be fast, fun, and above all, extensible. It was designed, from the very beginning, to be made your own.
Would you like to know more? Next to simply playing the game, there is perhaps no better source than the following video by the gentleman and wargaming scholar, Mr. Jon Mollison. I am eternally grateful for the time he took to make it, but even more importantly, the effort he expended to understand Tiny d10 like few ever have.
Additionally, AD&D enthusiast and prolific Dungeon Master Rump delivers—with uncommon perspicuity—a comprehensive review of the system at a mechanical level here, along with detailed reports from his ongoing solo-play campaign.
Finally, if you’d like to see what I’m up to these days—from zines to stickers to giveaways and more—find me on X.com! Or if you’d like a sneak peek at new content for Tiny d10, find me at Substack!
Resources for Designers
This section consists of all media and styles used across the Tiny d10 system, shared especially for use by game designers. You are encouraged to incorporate as many or as few of these elements into your own contributions, as you see fit.
Images
- Tiny d10 - Logo (1024x1024).png
- Tiny d10 - Fantasy Core - Cover (4448x2928).png
- The Dragon – Friedrich Johann Justin Bertuch, 1806
- The Knight – Albrecht Durer, c. 1515
Fonts
- Garamond (Body: 10pt, Headings: Varied)
License
Tiny d10 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Please note that when creating content for Tiny d10, all published work must meet two simple criteria:
- Attribution – indicate that your work is built on the Tiny d10 Core system;
- ShareAlike – distribute your work under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Resources for Game Masters
The contents of this section are constantly being expanded, pruned, and refined. Check back frequently!
Convention Kit
For game masters running Tiny d10 at a convention, the following resources are recommended:
- Six pre-generated characters
- Blank character sheets
- Tiny d10 Logo (large) in white and black
- A QR code
- Additionally, consider purchasing stickers to share with your players!
Tiny d10 is a gift from my family to yours. It is the fruit of many years of play, work, and quality time spent together. It is free because I want nothing more than to share the joy of these years with you and your family & friends. – Aaron