I’ve found Table Top Simulator to be an excellent way to playtest game ideas but also to enjoy board games with far away friends. To that end, I’ve made BloodRunes available for free so that you can play online with someone you can’t hold close but still hold close to your heart. There are three steps to play BloodRunes on your computer.  If you already have Steam or Table Top Simulator on your computer, then click the step to jump to what you need.

1. Install Steam
2. Install Table Top Simulator on Steam
3. Subscribe to BloodRunes

Install Steam

Step 1: Download the Steam Installer

1. Go to the Official Steam Website:
   • Open your web browser and go to https://store.steampowered.com.
2. Click “Install Steam”:
   • On the homepage, you’ll see a green button labeled Install Steam. Click it.
3. Download the Installer:
   • Click the appropriate download button for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
   • The installer file will begin downloading to your computer.

Step 2: Install Steam on Your System

For Windows:

1. Locate the Installer:
   • Go to your Downloads folder and find the file named SteamSetup.exe.
2. Run the Installer:
   • Double-click SteamSetup.exe to start the installation process.
   • If prompted by a security warning, click Run.
3. Follow the Installation Wizard:
   • Select your preferred language and click Next.
   • Choose an installation location or leave it as the default, then click Install.
4. Finish the Installation:
   • Once the installation is complete, click Finish.
   • Steam will launch automatically.

For macOS:

1. Locate the Installer:
   • Go to your Downloads folder and find the file named steam.dmg.
2. Open the Installer:
   • Double-click steam.dmg to open it.
3. Drag Steam to Applications:
   • Drag the Steam icon into the Applications folder.
4. Launch Steam:
   • Go to your Applications folder and double-click the Steam icon to launch it.

For Linux:

1. Download the Installer:
   • Depending on your Linux distribution, download the appropriate installer (.deb for Ubuntu/Debian or .rpm for Fedora).
2. Install Steam:
   • Use your package manager to install Steam, or double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Launch Steam:
   • Open Steam from your application menu or by running steam from the terminal.

Step 3: Set Up Steam

1. Update Steam:
   • When Steam launches for the first time, it will update itself. Wait for the update to complete.
2. Log In or Create an Account:
   • If you have a Steam account, log in with your username and password.
   • If you’re new to Steam, click Create a new account and follow the prompt.

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Install Table Top Simulator

Step 1: Open Steam

1. Launch the Steam Client:
   • Open the Steam application on your computer.
2. Log in to Your Account:
   • Enter your Steam username and password. If you don’t have an account, click Create a new account and follow the prompts.

Step 2: Purchase Tabletop Simulator

1. Go to the Store Tab:
   • In the Steam client, click the Store tab in the top menu.
2. Search for Tabletop Simulator:
   • In the search bar (usually in the top-right corner), type “Tabletop Simulator” and press Enter.
3. Select Tabletop Simulator:
   • Click on the Tabletop Simulator listing from the search results.
4. Add to Cart:
   • On the game’s page, click the Add to Cart button.
5. Proceed to Checkout:
   • Click Purchase for Myself (or Purchase as a Gift if buying for someone else).
   • Follow the prompts to complete your purchase using your preferred payment method.

Step 3: Install Tabletop Simulator

1. Go to Your Library:
   • Once purchased, click the Library tab in the Steam client.
2. Find Tabletop Simulator:
   • Locate “Tabletop Simulator” in the list of games on the left side of your Library.
3. Click Install:
   • Select the game, then click the blue Install button on the game page.
4. Choose Installation Settings:
   • Select the installation location or leave it as the default.
   • Click Next to begin downloading.
5. Wait for the Download to Complete:
   • Steam will download and install Tabletop Simulator. The progress bar will show the status.

Step 4: Launch Tabletop Simulator

1. Click Play:
   • Once installed, the blue Install button will change to Play. Click it to launch the game.

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Subscribe to BloodRunes

Step 1: Launch Tabletop Simulator

1. Open Steam:
   • Launch the Steam client and go to your Library.
2. Select Tabletop Simulator:
   • Select it but don’t push Play yet.

Step 2: Search for BloodRunes in the Steam Workshop

1. Go to the Workshop:
   • In the TTS main menu, click Workshop.
2. Search for BloodRunes:
   • Use the search bar to look for “BloodRunes.”

Step 3: Subscribe to the Mod

1. Click Subscribe:
   • On the mod’s page in the Steam Workshop, click the green Subscribe button. This will add the mod to your TTS Workshop items.
2. Wait for Download:
   • Steam will automatically download the game assets and make them available in TTS.

Step 4: Launch BloodRunes in Tabletop Simulator

1. Push Play and Run TTS
2. Go to the TTS Main Menu:
   • Open the Create menu.
3. Select Workshop:
   • Navigate to Games > Workshop.
4. Find BloodRunes:
   • Look for the BloodRunes mod in your list of subscribed items.
5. Load the Game:
   • Click on the mod to load it into your session.

Step 5: Invite Friends to Play (Optional)

1. Create a Multiplayer Game:
   • In the TTS main menu, select Create > Multiplayer.
   • Set the room name and password (optional) and click Create.
2. Invite Players:
   • Share the room name or invite friends via Steam.

I hope that’s not too many steps! 😬

Once you have everything up and running, click the button corresponding to the number of players you have. The rulebook is in the corner for reference at any time during the game. ⚔️