Shu Qing Tan
ttrpg content creator
writer & designer
I am an experienced ENNIE award-winning adventure writer and narrative designer with a strong foundation in tactical combat encounters and a reputation for poignant storytelling. I also have experience in world-building and mechanics design. You can find my writing samples here.
For work enquiries, email me.
ABN 94 155 060 879
Creative Lead, Lead Developer and Product Management Roles
| Title | Role | Period | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends of Grayhawk | Lead Designer, Mystery Region, Baldman Games. | April 2025 - present | Lead designer and project lead for convention-exclusive adventures in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition new official organized play program. |
| Dreams of the Red Wizards: Kindred Spirits | Lead Designer & Producer, Baldman Games. | Dec - present | I lead a team of designers to create a series of D&D Adventurers League adventures and multitable epics for monthly premieres at official D&D events and conventions. I collaborate with stakeholders at Baldman Games and Wizards of the Coast to ensure compliance with agreed IP and branding requirements. I undertake community consultation, process improvement, and marketing duties as required. |
Freelance Work and Crowdfunded Projects
Legends of Greyhawk: Crown of Conspiracy (2025, Baldman Games) - Adventure writer
In the Beast's Wake (2025, Free RPG Day 2025 Adventure, Ghostfire Gaming) - Adventure writer.
Mortar & Pestle (2024, Cubicle 7) - Contributing writer, alchemical reagents
Loot (2024, Gila RPGs) - Adventure writer/designer - Dostu's Favor
Danger at Dinobot Island (Renegade Play Program 2024/Season 4, Renegade Game Studios) - Adventure writer/designer
Cloudbreaker Alliance (2024, Don'tstopthinking Media) - Adventure writer/designer
Drintera Magazine Issue 1 (2024, Shewstone Publishing) - Setting and creature lore writer/designer, layout designer
Apocalypse (2023, Indie Games Cooperative) - Adventure writer/designer
Uncharted Journeys (2022, Cubicle 7) - Setting and encounters writer
Wyrd Street: The Quicksilver War Campaign Guide (2022, Realmwarp Media) - Adventure writer/designer
Incredible Items (2022, Indie Games Cooperative) - Artifact and magic items designer
D&D Adventurers League
PO-BK-04-06 In the Burning Heart (forthcoming, Gamehole Con Publishing) - Adventure writer/designer
BMG-MOON-MD-11 The Curse of Pacts and Passion (2024, Baldman Games) - Adventure writer/designer
PO-BK3-09 The Isle of Death (2024, Gamehole Con Publishing) - Adventure writer/designer
BMG-DRWEP-OD-01 The Enemy of My Enemy (2024, Baldman Games) - Adventure writer/designer
BMG-DRW-OD-02 Something Wicked (2023, Baldman Games) - Adventure writer/designer
PO-BK2-09 Star Crash (2023, Gamehole Con Publishing) - Adventure writer/designer
SJ-DC-DD-04 The Highest Bidder (2023) - Adventure writer/designer
WBW-DC-DMMC-01 The Solitude of Solace (2022) - Adventure writer/designer
WBW-DC-CONMAR-06 Two Hearts Apart (2022) - Adventure writer/designer. Two Hearts Apart won a Silver ENNIE award for Organized Play in 2022.
WBW-DC-SQT-01 Hollyphant Love Medley (2021) - Adventure writer/designer
DMs Guild and Drivethru RPG Collaborations
Planescape Heroes (2023) - Backgrounds, feats, and spells designer
Sidequests: Cities for Pathfinder 2e (2023, Indie Games Cooperative) - Adventure/scenario writer
Uthae'osh: City on the Waterfall (2023, Daylight Publishing) - Setting and character lineage writer/designer
Dragonborn of the Multiverse (2023, Daylight Publishing) - Character lineage designer and lore writer
The Spelljammer's Cookbook (2022, The Word Refinery) - Character subclass designer (wizard and cleric)
Trinkets & Treasures: Spelljammer (2022, Jeff Stevens Games) - Magic items designer
Special Request/Convention Only
Shu Qing Tan
TTRPG Content Creator
Cartographer
For work enquiries, email me.
ABN 94 155 060 879
Shu Qing Tan
TTRPG Content Creator
Editor
I provide proofreading, copy editing and developmental editing services.
For work enquiries, email me.
ABN 94 155 060 879
Red Door, Black Heart was nominated for an ENNIE award for Organized Play in 2023.
© Tessier-Ashpool S.A. All rights reserved.