394 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (87%).
r/RPGdesign Traffic & Engagement r/RPGdesign Traffic & Engagement
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r/RPGdesign Most Active Times When r/RPGdesign Is Most Active
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r/RPGdesign Flair Performance r/RPGdesign Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics | 92 (42.8%) | 9 |
| Feedback Request | 58 (27.0%) | 5 |
| Promotion | 14 (6.5%) | 17 |
| Theory | 14 (6.5%) | 13 |
| Product Design | 8 (3.7%) | 13 |
| Game Play | 8 (3.7%) | 6 |
| Setting | 8 (3.7%) | 4 |
| Resource | 6 (2.8%) | 11 |
| Workflow | 4 (1.9%) | 22 |
| Needs Improvement | 3 (1.4%) | 2 |
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r/RPGdesign Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/RPGdesign
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| system | 46 (11.7%) | 6 | 17 |
| ttrpg | 43 (10.9%) | 13 | 16 |
| game | 39 (9.9%) | 5 | 9 |
| rpg | 33 (8.4%) | 7 | 17 |
| feedback | 32 (8.1%) | 5 | 10 |
| dice | 23 (5.8%) | 7 | 17 |
| help | 21 (5.3%) | 3 | 10 |
| looking | 21 (5.3%) | 3 | 9 |
| mechanic | 18 (4.6%) | 8 | 19 |
| mechanics | 16 (4.1%) | 12 | 14 |
r/RPGdesign Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/RPGdesign
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/RPGdesign Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/RPGdesign
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Finished My TTRPG!
I replaced A.I. illustrations with I.A. ones in my ttrpg
I honestly believe I did the best OSR survival mechanics around
Goblin Punch. It's not just False Hydras
Playtesting: the Tissue Test
Anyone here have experience with use of AI accusations?
Death and Lethality
What is your “rule zero” for RPG design?
What does a non-combat TTRPG even look like?
What is in your opinion the best damage mechanic?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished My TTRPG! | 186 | 23 | text | Sep 11 |
| I replaced A.I. illustrations with I.A. ones in my ttrpg | 122 | 94 | text | Sep 23 |
| I honestly believe I did the best OSR survival mechanics around | 92 | 26 | text | Sep 28 |
| Goblin Punch. It's not just False Hydras | 79 | 48 | text | Sep 3 |
| Playtesting: the Tissue Test | 78 | 10 | text | Sep 16 |
| Anyone here have experience with use of AI accusations? | 67 | 219 | text | Aug 31 |
| Death and Lethality | 55 | 146 | text | Sep 3 |
| What is your “rule zero” for RPG design? | 53 | 88 | text | Sep 4 |
| What does a non-combat TTRPG even look like? | 48 | 77 | text | Sep 15 |
| What is in your opinion the best damage mechanic? | 42 | 71 | text | Sep 10 |
r/RPGdesign Audience Overlap r/RPGdesign Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/RPGdesign FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/RPGdesign
What's the best time to post on r/RPGdesign?
Based on posting volume, r/RPGdesign is most active on Saturdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/RPGdesign?
r/RPGdesign averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/RPGdesign get?
Posts on r/RPGdesign average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/RPGdesign get most?
On r/RPGdesign, most posts are text posts (87%)