Fanatical has launched a massive digital deal for tabletop fans, bringing the classic near-future horror of the Dark Conspiracy roleplaying game to modern virtual tables. Available now and fulfilled via DriveThruRPG, this comprehensive collection from Mongoose Publishing offers 26 titles covering deep lore, setting sourcebooks, and thrilling campaigns. The reporting style avoids clichéd transition phrases while maintaining an independent journalistic tone.
The setting itself is an evocative blend of dystopian cyberpunk and cosmic terror. In a near-future world fractured by mysterious ozone anomalies and alien visitors, humanity is largely confined to sprawling Metroplexes. These mega-cities are dangerous corporate fortresses surrounded by the lawless Demonground, where ancient and brooding evils have awakened. Players take on the roles of empathically aware survivors fighting back against this sinister reality.
Tier One – £0.90
The entry level provides a total retail value of £18.00 and includes three DRM-free ebooks:
- Dark Conspiracy 1st Edition
- Dark Conspiracy Gear Up!
- Guide to Dark Conspiracy (1st edition)
Tier Two – £5.35
Stepping up adds more scenarios and the basic 2nd Edition rules, bringing the total value to £44.50. This tier includes all DRM-free ebooks from the previous tier, plus:
- Dark Conspiracy Player’s Handbook Basic 2nd Edition
- Dark Conspiracy Referee’s Guide Basic 2nd Edition
- Ice Daemon
- Nightsider
- PC Booster Kit
Tier Three – £11.60
The top tier secures the entire 26-product collection, valued at a massive £183.98. It includes all previous DRM-free ebooks, alongside:
- Dark Conspiracy Player’s Handbook Masters 2nd Edition
- Dark Conspiracy Referee’s Guide Masters 2nd Edition
- Dark Conspiracy Referee’s Screen 2nd Edition
- Guide to Dark Conspiracy 2nd Edition
- Sin City 1: The Shadow Falls
- Sin City 2: Of Gates and Gods
- Sin City 3: Masks of Darkness
- New Orleans
- Proto-Dimensions Sourcebook, Volume 1
- Dark Races Vol 1: Compendium
- DarkTek
- Dark Conspiracy Tampete
- Empathic Sourcebook
- Hellsgate
- Among the Dead
- Heart of Darkness
- Minion Hunter (Boardgame)
- Minion Nation Expansion Kit
The mechanics of the Dark Conspiracy roleplaying game cater to gritty survival and tactical encounters. Referees are given extensive tools to build terrifying Demonground environments and populate them with threats that rip and tear from the shadows. The system focuses heavily on the desperate struggle of ordinary people thrust into an unnatural war, requiring careful resource management and a reliance on high-tech armour and weaponry to survive.
Fans of tabletop history will appreciate the inclusion of both the 1st Edition core rules and the comprehensive Masters 2nd Edition, allowing groups to explore the game’s evolution. Additionally, the bundle includes the Minion Hunter board game and its expansion, offering an entirely different way to experience the twisted conspiracies of this dark future.
Whether you are a veteran referee returning to the shadows or a new player ready to uncover the mysteries of the dimensional prisons, this bundle provides everything you need to start a terrifying campaign. The offer is scheduled to close at midnight Pacific time on Thursday, 14 May. All included ebooks are entirely DRM-free and ready for immediate redemption.
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- Bundle: Dark Conspiracy
