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TTRPG news, reviews and interviews
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Live long, game and prosper with this Star Trek Adventures Humble Bundle
Boldly game with the extensive Star Trek Adventures RPG 1st Edition Collection by Modiphius bundle over at Humble Bundle (valued at an incredible £334 – or $440) for under £20!
Free to Download: Mazes’ “Return to the Dark Tower” lists on DriveThruRPG
Return to Dark Tower Fantasy Roleplaying is a fully developed fantasy RPG, officially authorized and based on the popular board game Return to Dark Tower by Restoration Games.
The Historica Arcanum 5e deal: D&D but the Crusades
Bundle of Holding is currently offering the Historica Arcanum Crusades Bundle, their second selection of historical-fantasy campaign settings for D&D 5th Edition from Metis Creative
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #272
This week’s TTRPG news roundup includes details on Abaddon: The Angel of the Void from Robert Schwalb, a free trial for Sigil VTT, the sale of Fat Goblin Games and subsequent formation of Kids in the Attic, a Humble Bundle offering the “Lost Works of Gygax,” and the release of the free second edition of the SCP RPG.
Kids in the Attic: Life after selling Fat Goblin Games, an interview with Rick S Hershey
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.
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.
