Rick S Hershey used to own Fat Goblin Games but recently sold the RPG publishing company. That explains why the website currently asks, “Pardon our dust” as the new owners settle in.
TTRPG news, reviews and interviews
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Multiple Gary Gygax books debut on Humble: Lost Works of Gygax bundle
It’s unclear where these books have been or why they’ve not been published before, although an inspection of the fine print suggests these are digital debuts because some have been published before.
Monster Trainer’s Handbook: Might be the most successful D&D Pokemon mashup yet
The monsters in this 5e setting are wildkin. Collect 1670 wildkin and monster cards, with more unlocked with stretch goals. After that, use your wildkin to battle (most) 5e monsters. The wildkin evolve.
Wizards of the Coast shares art from the D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook
The general release of the D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook is September 17th from local gaming stores and giants like Amazon.
Starpunk: Crow Land to show GMs how to bring cosmic horror to high fantasy
Starpunk provides detailed guidance on defining and distinguishing cosmic horror from typical fantasy threats.
Free to Download: SCP The Tabletop RPG 2e
26 Letter Publishing’s 204-page RPG was added to DrivethruRPG earlier this week and boasts a 4/5 star rating after a couple of reviews.
Kedamono Opera TTRPG: As an immortal beast, you hunt or help humans
In Kedamono Opera, players are soul-eating beasts who might appear as humans at times. They could help people but have a hunger to eat human meat. The Kickstarter is live until September 6th.
DCC Dying Earth Bundle: Explore Jack Vance’s legendary world
Jack Vance’s Dying Earth is set in the twilight of existence, where history has faded into myth, and the sun hangs low and dim in a moonless sky.
RPG Publisher Spotlight: Schwalb Entertainment
Geek Native’s patrons voted Schwalb Entertainment into the spotlight for August, and we’ve been lucky enough to have time with Rob himself for an email Q&A.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #271
Gaming news: a bundle supporting Meguey Baker’s fight against cancer is available, D&D Direct airs on the 27th, Paizo reverts its community use policy, and R. Talsorian Games releases a starter for Shadow Scar.
