Project Themes: Haunting | Teens facing the supernatural | Small town setting | Scout logging what they learn | All ages game | Mystery
Design Solutions:
Design Solutions:
- Desaturated but multiple colors for a family friendly but spooky sense
- Scrapbook layered designs to indicate scout handbook and teamwork
- Fonts that match the roundness of the art, and have a sense of imperfection or stamping
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Review of Layout:
"As the book transitions sections, the background and color schemes change. Aside from being visually appealing, it has a real benefit. As I flipped back and forth to reference sections that I read earlier, the different styles made it easier to find the section I was looking for.
The text layout is excellent. Each page is broken up into clearly labeled sections, boxes, and bullet points. Readability is something we take for granted when done well, but its worth calling out. Especially in a game book as long as this one (It's over 300 pages.)"
- Dan @StayOnYourCouch
The text layout is excellent. Each page is broken up into clearly labeled sections, boxes, and bullet points. Readability is something we take for granted when done well, but its worth calling out. Especially in a game book as long as this one (It's over 300 pages.)"
- Dan @StayOnYourCouch
About Cryptid Creeks:
"Cryptid Creeks is an RPG that combines the mystery, horror and coming-of-age genres to emulate popular shows such as Gravity Falls and Stranger Things.
In this RPG, you play a crew of River Scouts setting out to save Clawfoot—the place you call home. Guided by a benevolent cryptid, you will travel the waterways, track down clues to dangerous curses and break them before it’s too late! All the while, an eldritch figure known as the Peddler schemes from the shadows, willing you to fail and for Clawfoot to fall.
This Carved from Brindlewood game is low-prep, accessible and suitable for teens and adults alike.
Cryptid Creeks is inspired by other ttrpgs, such as The Silt Verses, Monster of the Week, Kids on Bikes and Sleepaway."
(From Cryptid Creeks Itch page)
In this RPG, you play a crew of River Scouts setting out to save Clawfoot—the place you call home. Guided by a benevolent cryptid, you will travel the waterways, track down clues to dangerous curses and break them before it’s too late! All the while, an eldritch figure known as the Peddler schemes from the shadows, willing you to fail and for Clawfoot to fall.
This Carved from Brindlewood game is low-prep, accessible and suitable for teens and adults alike.
Cryptid Creeks is inspired by other ttrpgs, such as The Silt Verses, Monster of the Week, Kids on Bikes and Sleepaway."
(From Cryptid Creeks Itch page)
© Emily Entner 2025
