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.
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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.
Here are some of the (rare) RPGs you can get in the spooky Lulu Halloween sale
Gamers know the print-on-demand services of sites like DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. Lulu is an alternative and one favourited by designers looking for a Roll20/OneBookShelf alternative.
Eyes of Chaos: The giant dice that wins Halloween
This particular dice is made from resin, and the eyes inside move around. How? These are some of the popular liquid core die that are all the rage and, the makers insist, still balanced.
Bards of Aratai: Three thespians as vigilantes
Dice Legenz’s Vahid Qualls tackled Can introverts play Bards for Geek Native. The GM has no such problem for the Bards of Aratai as he has three stage actors as players in the new D&D show.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #276
Last week, Geek Native struggled to gauge the sales success of the new D&D book. This week, Wizards of the Coast stepped in with a press release to set the record straight. Or did they?
Experience the Narrativium for free: Discworld TTRPG Quickstart Guide is out in PDF
As an intrepid band of Watchmen, you are charged by Commander Vimes to find out. While avoiding causing any harm to the honest people of Ankh-Morpork*, acting with utmost professionalism, and crucially, avoiding any more paperwork than absolutely necessary.
Ars Magica RPG embraces Open License through crowdfunding
We knew the Ars Magica crowdfunder was coming, but there’s been a twist!
