Up next in our designer spotlight series is Matteo Sciutteri, creator of games such as The Breach and Bloodstone. Matteo is our second stretch goal unlock and has a very fun concept around timeloops! Let's get into it...
1. What inspired your Pamphlets?
I’m a huge fan of time loops and paradoxes – ever since I first saw Back to the Future as a kid. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become obsessed with these types of stories (All You Need Is Kill is one of my favorite light novels), and I’m really excited to write an adventure that allows players to take on a similar challenge.
2. Describe your Pamphlet in three words, then explain why you chose them.
Paradoxes, loops, headaches :D
The tone of the adventure is serious and sometimes dramatic - at times it can even remind you of Alien. But I think I also found a way to help players ease the tension from time to time, with some lighter moments.
3. What’s a design element - either as part of your Pamphlet or otherwise - that you’re particularly proud of?
The time loop mechanics - I'm not going to spoil it here: you'll have to wait to read the adventure to find out (also because some parts are only for the Game Master's eyes). But I'm sure it will amaze you.
4. Do you have any advice for someone designing their first TTRPG or module?
Start small. No, smaller! It's easy to get carried away the first few times and end up working on something too big - it can be discouraging. Plus, every time you complete something (a module, a game, etc.), you'll learn something new - which will be useful for the next project.
5. What’s your signature drink in the CBR+PNK universe—and what’s in it?
I'm a big Don Draper fan, and I'm sure his style is still present in the futuristic CBR+PNK world too. So, I say the Old Fashioned: a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey, and garnishing with an orange slice or zest and a cocktail cherry.
6. Any other projects or thing’s you’d like to plug?
If you like retro sci-fi, I recommend you check out my latest game, The Breach, published by Need Games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/445400/the-breach
7. Where can people find you?
Lately I've only been hanging out with bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/matteosciutteri.it
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Really excited to play Time Loop! Don''t forget, CBR+PNK: OVERLOAD runs through the month of June 2025!