We’ve mentioned before that our conception of backpack fantasy seems rooted in games, from indie tabletop RPGs like Ryuutama to AAA video games like Breath of the Wild. The art and mood of these games is an ongoing inspiration. So imagine our delight to discover there’s a TTRPG publisher out there producing lush cozy fantasy … More Cozy Roleplaying: Possum Creek Games
There’s been a lovely discussion of cozy fantasy happening over at, of all places, the Whetstone Sword & Sorcery Discord server. Cozy and S&S could hardly be more different, but the Whetstone folks made a number of sharp insights, including one we wanted to share. One user (who agreed to be quoted, but insisted he … More The Hearth/Backpack Spectrum
The Wyngraf team isn’t 100% sure if we coined the phrase “backpack fantasy,” though it definitely owes something to the tabletop RPG Sword & Backpack and we often use the terms interchangeably. Backpack fantasy focuses on travels and adventures in the wild (hence the backpack!), as opposed to cozy fantasy’s traditional focus on the home … More What is backpack fantasy?
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