Ian Stead Patreon Creator Profile
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Ian Stead

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Ian Stead designs custom starships and deckplans for the Traveller RPG (Mongoose) and other systems. With 208 patrons and over 1000$ in monthly earnings, he's a leading creator in the niche sci-fi RPG design community.

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Grogmeet over

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Phew, a busy weekend. I travelled to Manchester (1/2 hour) for the Grognard Files Grogmeet, a chilled out and relaxed RP...

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T20 Gibson Scout

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Bit of a look at the blueprint of the scout. A3 image for print!

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Another year...

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Well it's coming.. So, my plan is to do one of these per month. Simple. Of course, I'll tweak it and add other versions....

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Christmas Treat

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An early treat (?) for all my patrons. This is an early, pre edit, no art edition of the Ship Designers Guide 2nd Editio...

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Bid Odd Innit?

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1317990451/onedice-bit-odd-innit-tabletop-rpgAs some of you may or may not know, I'...

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Contessa

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Latest bit of client work for John at Independence games. Managed to get the whole project done rather fast. Expect to s...

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Kill Bots

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They are coming... Well kind of.. the next book from Moon Toad is another adventure book, chock full of stuff. Including...

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Gibson Scout

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None too shabby...

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Not another scout

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Been a week of dental surgery and general bleurgh. But on the mend.. I was asked to have a go at the T20 Gibson Scout.....

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Krigsgauldr Defence Frigate

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And another from the book, this time a Sworld Worlder ship

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Its full of ships!

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Well the work I did for Mongoose is done. So here is another ship from the book, it's the Fliavara Zhodani Liner. Not a...

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Nearly there...

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Pretty close to completing this job.. Something different from me. A K'kree Patrol Craft. I've made it look more armoure...

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Another sneak peak

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The Bellicose Armoured Corvette. And yes I did pull some pointers from the Marava and Dragon..

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Cheetah Cheetah burning bright.

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From the up coming Rivington Q-Ship This is the Cheetah SDB, two missile bays, two barbettes and 2 triple turrets. I thi...

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Q-Ship Battlerider !

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Post content for Q-Ship Battlerider !

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About Ian Stead

Ian Stead is a dedicated starship designer and deckplan creator for tabletop role-playing games, primarily focusing on the Mongoose Traveller RPG. Since launching his Patreon in October 2014, he has cultivated a thriving community of 208 members, demonstrating consistent support for his work. His Patreon currently generates an estimated monthly income between $136 and $408, with 141 paid members directly contributing to his creative output. Ian's unique approach blends meticulous design with a flexibility to adapt to various RPG systems beyond Traveller, such as Savage Worlds, allowing for a broader appeal within the sci-fi RPG community. He offers commissioned work and self-published designs, but his Patreon serves as a vital platform for funding larger, more ambitious projects and fostering direct engagement with his audience. His sustained success over nearly a decade showcases a dedicated fanbase appreciating his high-quality starship designs.