Random stuff I've learned from #RPGenesis: sometimes you can just focus on finishing something you can playtest your ideas with.
You can tweak the difficulty of your #RPGenesis design by adjusting randomness or the concentration of responsibilities. Difficulty is not necessarily bad as it generates word count. Less randomness and more cooperation can lead you into having much more to explain in your game.
On the other hand, saying "just roll for it" or "just have the GM decide" are common strategies namely for one-page RPGs. You can still use these in #RPGenesis for aspects of your design that you don't feel like deciding right now and would rather write about something else.
Another random tip for #RPGenesis is not to address the usual question "what are RPGs?" from the outside looking in. Don't bother with rehashing that spiel. Instead delve into what is your own game from the inside looking out. This has a greater potential to inspire you.
Also kind of related: don't make this the one and only #ttrpg you're thinking of designing ever in your entire life. #RPGenesis may seem a hard challenge, but it's just one of many mountains you can top in your personal role-playing journey.
Bonus practical #RPGenesis tip: include a way for your readers to contact you. Our hobby is small, so the best we can do is leverage that lack of scale. You have the time to respond to any feedback you get and read every #RPGenesis entry. There's not gonna be a whole lot of it.
Closing #RPGenesis tip: set a price for your work and create a sale that your friends can access through an exclusive link. I suggest that you publish for at least one dollar and create a hidden sale at 100% discount for your fellow RPGeniuses. Please value your efforts.
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