Ivan Van Normam was Head of Publishing at Critical Role for five years. He was involved in the creative oversight of the Darrington Press brand, represented Darrington Press at conventions, in interviews, and during product announcements, and helped develop the community.
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Dive into Acid-Fantasy with the new Troika RPG Warehouse bundle
What’s the story here? There’s a warehouse move on the cards for the Melsonian Arts Council, and this campaign is to raise money for it.
Hunt monsters and unmask alien infiltrators in Nightwatch, a steampunk TTRPG
Although Nightwatch has similarities to Savage Worlds, we used board game mechanics for inspiration to keep the flow of the game high and mechanical frustrations low.
Another high-profile exit: D&D VP Jess Lanzillo leaves Wizards of the Coast
Following the recent news of layoffs at Wizards of the Coast, another significant figure, Dungeons & Dragons Vice President Jess Lanzillo, has announced her departure.
Todd Kenreck laid off from Wizards of the Coast
Previously, Todd worked at Amazon and then later at Fandom for D&D Beyond before leaving the company just before Wizards of the Coast bought it.
Rifts Promise of Power Reforged interview with Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson
Now, decades later, Rifts Promise of Power Reforged is about to launch a crowdfunding for a remake of the game.
The Daggerheart problem? Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford join Darrington Press
Chris Perkins, ex-Game Design Architect and Creative Director for D&D at Wizards of the Coast (he was there for 28 years) and Jeremy Crawford, ex-Game Director and former Co-Lead Designer for D&D 5e, have joined Darrington Press. Both left Wizards of the Coast around April.
Quebec’s tabletop scene faces potential TPK from French language law
Store owners across the Canadian province are warning that a long-standing law, newly reinforced, could spell “game over” for the vibrant tabletop hobby.
Worldbuilding Outgunned: World of Killers
In a World of Killers, the player characters are assassins for life in a setting of violence and carefully arranged rules of conduct.
A free preview and Vanguard lead Kobold Press’ Player’s Guide 2 charge
Kobold Press are on Kickstarter with over $200,000 backed for Player’s Guide 2. It’s a book for D&D and Tales of the Valiant (they mention D&D first).
