The process of character creation is a framing device. It shows us as players what the game cares about, how we are supposed to navigate it and what is likely to be important going forward.
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Arcana Familia: An esoteric cyberpunk RPG
Aurora Torchia has a tabletop RPG based on Blackjack and set on a future Earth where technology and sinister occult arts intertwine. The Arcana Familia are a para-governmental group that protects society from the malevolent influences of the supernatural. However, the Arcana Familia themselves have each struct a deal themselves with unworldly creatures known as […]
Free to Download: Bomber Crew
Humble Bundle are giving away Bomber Crew for free. The computer game is available for PC, Mac and Linux and usually costs $14.99.
In lockdown Britain, younger gamers are falling in love with computer RPGs
Men are more likely to call themselves a gamer than women, but more women actually play computer games.
The 5e-powered Beowulf RPG will be ready this month
Handiwork Games have shared an art preview from their upcoming 5e-powered Beowulf RPG and confirmed the game will be ready this month.
Over $350 worth of RPG goodies for only $30 in this Croatian Earthquake bundle
Just before the new year, a deadly earthquake hit Croatia. Extensive damage was caused in Petrinja and Zagreb and surrounding towns.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #83
Routinely Itemised: RPGs summarises weekly RPG news, new releases, interviews with roleplaying designers and handy tips.
MCDM’s Arcadia could wear the D&D magazine crown
Matt Colville’s company, MCDM, has launched a new D&D magazine. It’s called Arcadia and its a test.
Police argue that playing Pokemon Go isn’t exercise during the lockdown
Essex police aren’t too happy about Pokemon Go players milling around.
Solo but not Alone bundle: $10 for 87 RPGs
There are 87 different single-player tabletop RPGs in the Solo but not Alone. That’s an incredible number, and strong evidence that roleplaying by yourself is an increasingly common thing to do.
