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Build your own ultimate Jurassic World for just $20 with this incredible bundle
If you’re a big Jurassic Park/Jurassic World fan (like me), we’ve got the deal for you today! You lucky person.
Violet Core: Sapphic love or mecha war? (the TTRPG)
Sarah Carapace is an artist and game designer who some readers might know from Dungeon Bitches and who is now on Kickstarter with a TTRPG of her own.
Free to Download: The Expanse Transport Union Edition Quickstart
In July, Green Ronin, the publisher of the official The Expanse RPG, announced a new backwards compatible edition. The Transport Union edition quickstart is out, and it’s a free download via DriveThruRPG.
Gold Teeth: A grotesque comedy of piracy and occult horror (gamers love it!)
Gamers, though, are flocking to Gold Teeth, and this grotesque comedy of piracy and occult horror has smashed through the £15,000 funding target. You can follow the progress on the pitch page.
May your Warhammer Day last (almost) all month
Warhammer Day is the 5th of October, but this Warhammer Day bundle lasts until about the 23rd of October. Fine. With. Me.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #277
TTRPG news roundup: Kickstarter launches surge, Mongoose acquires 2300AD & Twilight: 2000, Free League releases The Electric State RPG, a VOLTRON RPG is coming, and Steve Hatherley wins Geek Native’s Spotlight vote.
Steamforged Games: Lead TTRPG designer Richard August leaves the company
While at Steamforged, Richard steered projects such as the RuneScape Kingdoms RPG and Dark Souls.
Sink, soars: Kickstarter double-downs on magical 5e pirates
Throughout this book, you will uncover the mysteries of the region while fighting back against the influence of the eldritch, fiendish god, Y’gathul, and his Dark Armada. Fend off the Dread Admiral’s lieutenants from stealing your souls and defeat anyone else in your path to cleanse the Caldereach Sea of these dark forces.
Intrigued by dark fantasy? Discover the acclaimed Aquelarre RPG (but do it quickly)
Ibáñez sought to create a unique dark fantasy experience, distinct from traditional tropes. He envisioned a world grounded in historical realism, where legends and folklore were tangible realities.
