About Me
Hey there! I'm Vinny Colantuoni, your friendly neighborhood TTRPG enthusiast and freelance creator!Everyone loves a good lore drop: I was born and raised in New Jersey (never left), graduated college with dual degrees in Communication Studies and Philosophy, and have been slinging dice across tables since 2018. Starting in 2020, I have worked as a SaaS Customer Support professional, most recently as the head of Customer Success at Alchemy RPG, a Virtual Tabletop with a unique focus on cinematic immersion and theater-of-the-mind gameplay.Behind the screen, I've spent years conjuring worlds and weaving epic tales at my own tables. These experiences have had a profound impact on my life, and I'm always looking for opportunities to deliver similar experiences to others.
Writing
From crafting compelling narratives, building intricate worlds, or defining memorable characters, I specialize in weaving tales to keep the entire table engaged and attentive.
Editing
Whether it’s a cut-and-dry copy edit, a deeper developmental edit, or proofreading, I provide feedback tailored to the project in a way that feels natural to the tone of the product and your company.
Design
The strengths of different TTRPG systems out there often invite particular tones and narratives, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than diving deep and designing ways to enhance tabletop gameplay in fun and exciting ways!
Let's Talk!
I would love to hear what you have going on and how I can help. Feel free to fill out this form and i'll get back to you at the email provided!Alternatively, feel free to reach out directly to vincent@arcaneendeavors.com
Writing samples available upon request
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Portfolio
Below is a handful of projects I've had an impact on. Feel free to click into each for a better idea of how I helped!
Lore of Aetherra: Dark Symmetry
Designer | Editor (Developmental)
Published by Alchemy RPG & Hitpoint Press
Dark Symmetry is a comprehensive 350-page 5e sourcebook featuring a complete setting and adventure. Adventurers explore the perils of the isolated underwater city of Chrysalea from levels 5 to 10 as they learn the mysteries of the science-fantasy world of Aetherra.I played a significant role in the developmental editing of this book. My contributions can be found on nearly every page, with the bulk of my work focused on the adventure itself as well as the design of the premade characters, aetherforging, magic items, and monster/NPC stat blocks.
Ruenscape Kingdoms the Roleplaying GameFree RPG Day 2024 Quickstart
Adventure Writing
Steamforged Games
Runescape Kingdoms is a TTRPG that brings the world of Gielinor to the tabletop. Through a simple and approachable system, adventurers can embark on quests, battle foes, and hone their skills across the expansive realm of the popular MMORPG!This quickstart was unveiled as part of Free RPG Day in 2024. As a devoted player of the game, I had the pleasure of crafting the adventure enclosed within: The Trance of Ellara. This quest marks the first quest ever penned for the TTRPG and pays homage to many aspects that define the game: straightforward gameplay, a dash of British humor, and an introductory primer for those new to the world of Gielinor.
Treatments: An Unofficial Vast Grimm Supplement
Writer | Designer
Vast Grimm Horde
Vast Grimm is a space horror TTRPG that utilizes the foundational rules of the Mörk Borg system. The supplement, Treatments, was crafted specifically for the Boundless Torments Game Jam, organized by Brian Colin of Infinite Black, the game's creator.This project was entirely self-driven, from conception to execution. I conceptualized the supplement, authored the content, and meticulously laid out the design single-handedly as my submission.
The FINAL Frontier
Writer | Designer
A Game About Retired Pioneers Who Didn’t Tame the West
In the dim light of a dusty saloon, tales of legendary cowboys and cowgirls who outdrew outlaws, struck gold, and rode with the wind. But for every celebrated pioneer, countless others retired from the frontier in obscurity—or never made it home.
Gather 'round at the broken table in the back with your friends, who, like you, are those forgotten pioneers. Share tales of your once-glorious exploits that have now faded into memory, recounting the misadventures and blunders that have brought you from the frontier to this very barstool, all while enjoying a round of drinks.
This game was created as a submission to 9th Level Games' Level 1 Adventure Anthology. It seeks to be a game under 1,000 words that fits the theme of "How the West Was Lost". I left a few additional rules in that didn't survive the cut for the submission as well. Hope you enjoy!
