Indie TTRPG Review: Sweaters By Hedgehog
Sweaters By Hedgehog by Haunted Oak Press https://hauntedoak.itch.io/sweaters-by-hedgehog, is an indie tabletop roleplaying game. While the game is intended to be solo, I have played it with two players, asking the other and playing the questions, while bouncing prompts off one another.
The game uses playing cards to generate stories about a Hedgehog that makes jumpers for their little village. You can write as little or as much as you like about these prompts. There are large reference tables, and a neat little mechanic, as to wherever the joker turns up, something special happens.
Hearts represents what type of creature the customer was
Diamonds represents something about their interaction with you
Clubs represents what they were looking to purchase
Spades represents what colour or style sweater they purchased
An example scenario that came up:
Regina Racoon who was a local big town celebrity, came in and wanted something oversized and cosy. You see, their Dad owns the biggest Oak Tree in town. Such, they are a socialite of the town. Mr Roof, made something white and knitted that suit her style perfectly. She was a very happy customer. Mr Roof saw and upswing in sales after this, as the local magazines got a hold of it.
As journalling games goes, this really helps set the theme of the world. This game has a variety of starting questions, to get you thinking. It has limited art, but a nice little layout, that makes it easy to read. My partner and I really enjoyed this game. We played for many in-game days, and wrote many prompts. It is lovely narrative game that allows for creativity to flourish. I highly recommend checking it out and playing it for a weeknight game, when you want to have a screen free night with your partner, or by yourself. It seems a version 2 might be out soon. Keep your eyes peeled, but in the mean time, check it out.
