The expansion delves into the lore of Lindwurm, a world stirring with renewed magic as the eponymous star, Warcrow, draws near. Song of the Dormant centres on a clash over the Wheel of Mathalazz, an ancient and powerful artefact.
Audio EXP Podcast: #294 – What the heck?
This week’s roleplaying games news round-up covers the disappointing Prime Day TTRPG deals, Green Ronin’s fight for its assets, and major leadership changes at Dungeons & Dragons and World of Darkness.
Adventuring Family: The new TTRPG designed for family therapy
The game, subtitled A Family Therapy Role Playing Game, has been designed with inclusivity as a core principle. It seeks to provide an engaging experience for children, including those with ADHD, Asperger’s, and other social or emotional challenges, by fostering teamwork, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence.
The Numenera RPG Collection: A billion years in a week
Now, you can delve into the mysteries of this far-future Earth with the ultimate Numenera collection from Monte Cook Games, available on Humble.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #317
Major shifts are underway in the roleplaying industry, including a new head for Dungeons & Dragons and legal issues for Green Ronin, alongside new product announcements from Free League and others.
Protospace: Popular TTRPG cartographer Alex Drummond has secretly been working on a computer game
Protospace puts players in command of a starship within a procedurally generated galaxy, tasking them with survival and turning a profit.
SnapGrip Review: Beyond the touchscreen: A look at the SnapGrip ShiftCam camera accessory
Beyond its ergonomic benefits, the SnapGrip has a few extra tricks. The device houses a 3200mAh battery and doubles as a wireless Qi power bank.
One Boss to Rule Them All: D&D adopts franchise model with Halo veteran at the helm
Dan Ayoub’s appointment is a clear indicator of the direction Hasbro envisions for D&D. Before joining Wizards of the Coast in 2022, he spent over a decade at Microsoft, where he was a Studio Head and Executive Producer at 343 Industries, the developer responsible for the Halo franchise.
World of Darkness hires former D&D VP as its new Creative Director
The hire is a cornerstone of a major strategic shift for the gothic-punk IP. White Wolf, an entity within owner Paradox Interactive, is in the process of bringing its publishing and licensing operations back in-house.
Eastern Farraway: 5e that’s low on magic and whimsy but high on success – an interview with Midnight Tower
I met Midnight Tower and UK Games Expo, knew The Adventurer’s Guide to Eastern Farraway was coming and especially wanted to tackle the pair’s approach to low/high fantasy. I shy away from comic book fantasy, too, even in D&D.
