About Me

Hello! My name is Paul Stefko, and I'm a professional tabletop game designer, writer, developer, and more. Nothing Ventured Games is both my website for thoughts on games and game design as well as my imprint for publishing my own independent games.

Independent Content

You can see my independent design work here as well as at DriveThruRPG or itch.io. You'll find everything from short supplements to complete games, including:

Every month, I produce support material for my games on my Patreon. Backers receive regular zine-length supplements, original characters, and more. If you'd like to get this material delivered right to your inbox, you can support me for as little as $1 per month. I also produce video content, including games education on my YouTube channel and live streams of video games or tabletop discussion on Twitch.

Freelance Work

As a freelance designer, I've written for major tabletop publishers including Steve Jackson Games, Pelgrane Press, Atlas Games, and Evil Hat Productions. My work ranges from one-sheet adventures like Fire Down Below for Atomic Overmind Press, through combination setting/adventures like Psychedemia for Evil Hat, to complete RPGs such as Iron Edda: World of Metal and Bone.

Development & Consultation

I work with other designers to develop their ideas, mechanics, and presentation to help them make the best games possible. I've worked with individuals looking to publish their first adventure as well as publishers like Evil Hat Productions to help their products rise to the highest standards.

I'd love to work with you, whether as a consultant in the initial stages of your project, a developer to refine your vision, or even as a designer and writer to help carry the load. You can get in touch with me via email at ham2anv@gmail.com. We can work out an arrangement that will fit almost any budget.