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Genre Police: Rule Of Lore
Roleplaying games are an odd beast, aren’t they? Explaining one of them to someone who has no idea what one is is quite complex, because you’re both explaining telling a story & playing a game at the same time.
Cancelled: Tomb Raider: Shadows of Truth the official TTRPG
The FATE publisher has cited creative differences and informed fans that the work they’ve put into the game so far will be released as an alternative standalone game.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #314
This week in tabletop RPG news: Darrington Press sees big hires and departures, Wizards of the Coast layoffs, Free RPG Day, and more!
Epic adventures await! Scarred Lands 5th edition RPG bundle: Your journey begins at £1.80
There’s a straightforward pitch from Onyx Path Publishing, Fanatica, and DriveThruRPG: the 5e Scarred Lands bundle comes with two tiers.
Fateforge explores solo TTRPG innovation with “Echoes in the Deep”
There’s a giant collection of traditional Fateforged RPG as Pay What You Want available on DriveThruRPG.
Embrace the gloom: Raven: A gothic horror RPG haunts Bundle of Holding
Imagine taking on the role of a Tormented Necromancer, an Obsessed Summoner, or even a Guilt-Ridden Lunatic, each burdened by forbidden magic and dark secrets.
Power Word Resist: Tabletop community unites for charity show
A one-night-only variety show and auction in Indianapolis will raise funds for RAINN and GenderNexus, featuring comedy, drag, music, and a host of industry support.
All The Cardinal’s Men: A standalone Call of Cthulhu adventure based on Claudia Christian’s writings
Claudia Christian, of Babylon 5 fame, and Nightfall have collaborated before, notably on Musketeers vs. Cthulhu. It’s happening again, except this time, players work for Cardinal Richelieu.
How fake Minecraft Mods are stealing gamer passwords and Discord tokens
While some might see a grim irony in cheaters being targeted, the scale of the attack is alarming. Check Point Research suggests that Minecraft players are at risk, with some 1,500 cheats having been caught in a complex malware operation.
