A summary of Wizard of the Coast’s challenge to not change 5e much and yet give us a massive new, full of changes, SRD 5.2. This podcast discusses subscription models, fandom, Atomic Think Tank and Beacon. We spread Attack of Titan lip gloss.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #256
Wizards of the Coast announces SRD 5.2 for 2025. Critical Role launches Beacon streaming platform. R. Talsorian Games delves into Cyberpunk: Edgerunners TTRPG. Green Ronin debuts ENGINE. Vecna: Eve of Ruin reviews now available.
Critical Role launch Beacon as TTRPG nudges towards subscriptions
However, Beacon is more than a streaming platform; members get early access, live event pre-sales, Discord and merch deals, and other perks.
Bundle deal: Journal of the Travellers’ Aid Society
The Journal also provides detailed information on existing worlds, along with patrons and even full adventures to jumpstart your next session.
The American divide: Fallout vs The Last of Us
Data from JustWatch shows that computer game adaptations divide North and South America.
A hands on review of The Deck of Many Drinks
Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor have another Simon & Schuster published goodie in the Dungeonmiester series.
Pericle: Labyrinth expands the app GM and Gathering Darkness
Long Dog Games’ Pericle was funded in 30 minutes two years ago. However, Pericle and the first adventure, Gathering Darkness, have not ended up in the Kickstarter graveyard of abandoned projects.
Atomic Age is Darklight Interactive’s post-apocalyptic “Powers That Be” TTRPG
The RPG uses a d20 system, is focused on the continental United States, and cites the 13th Age as an influence.
Cyberpunk TTRPG: After Cyberpunk Edgerunners
R. Talsorian Games says the Mission Kit is neither a core rulebook nor a new version of the Cyberpunk TTRPG.
Shadowdark RPG arrives on Fantasy Grounds VTT
The best tabletop RPGs seem to have their own moments when the groundswell of support grows large enough for everyone to notice.
