The system is OSR, and the tone of the game isn’t happy. The result is a weird fantasy RPG set in a cursed world.
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Dawn of the Orcs: Dark strategic storytelling
The game suits 1 to 8 players, doesn’t need a GM, uses strategic decision-making and fuses it with storytelling to create and modify the world’s first Orcs to win a war.
Get the Telltale Collection game bundle with this amazing Humble deal
If you’re a fan of Telltale Games – or have always wanted to try their unique blend of storytelling and gameplay – Humble has got a fabulous deal for you, which includes eight Telltale Games titles.
Bit Odd, Innit? Steampunk TTRPG publisher Cakebread & Walton return
The company had published the official Abney Park’s Airship Pirates RPG and Clockwork & Chivalry.
How Covid and speculative evolution creature design led to a 5e bestiary
This sort of evolutionary ruleset became a tool for world building like I never experienced.
Gaming Ballistic LLC transitions back to hobby status
Cole says “I can say that Mission X will happen, and the TFT, DFRPG, and possibly some sort of D&D version of the two manuscripts from David I have on my desk will eventually see print.”
Worldbuilding Dolmenwood: Angry Owl Adventure Site
Dolmenwood is a dark fairy tale that includes full rules using a slightly modified version of Old-School Essentials in a faerie woodland setting both fantastic and terrifying. PDFs of these books are available now with print copies likely available in a few months.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #283
D&D’s latest Dungeon Master’s Guide has arrived, but Hasbro faces a lawsuit from investors. Meanwhile, Wizards of the Coast seeks new talent for original content, and Geek Native conducts an unusual interview.
Smurfs RPG: An interview with CEO Javon Frazier
The Smurfs RPG has pushed through 900 backers and $100,000 with still a week on the Kickstarter clock!
Free to Download: Quickstart for “Marco Polo’s Legacy”
Player characters become members of the Guardian Merchants, a secret society that protects the world from supernatural threats.
