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Solstice: 90s folk horror in the dying moments of Zine Quest
Tanya Floaker has brought an RPG about shame and burning someone alive in a wicker man as a sacrifice to bring back the sun running for a few more days in the dying moments of Kickstarter’s Zine Quest.
The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx: Work for the Gyzaengaxx family
If you’ve seen Gary Gygax or Like Gygax, some of the Gyzaengaxx family in Gooey Cube’s The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx may look familiar.
One of the oldest RPGs has a new “Land of the Rising Sun” bundle
The retail value of the first of two tiers comes in at $78.50, and that’s for ten books.
Star Trek Adventures 2e: Modiphius confirm new TTRPG compatible with 1e supplements
Star Trek Adventures is the official Star Trek tabletop RPG, and it’s been out since 2017. Published by British-based Modiphius, Star Trek Adventures is not a D&D 5e game but uses the 2d20 system instead.
World-building: Five idioms for the Forgotten Realms
A warning against seeking unjust vengeance or retribution. References the god of justice, Tyr, who is often depicted with a single eye.
Savage Worlds Science Fiction Companion: Thousands back non-fantasy D&D rival
The Science Fiction Companion can handle ANY type of sci-fi setting, and to show it off, we’ve created a set of iconic adventures inspired by some of our favorite genres.
Paranoia RPG bundle: Spread sedition at a discount!
This treasure trove of darkly comic sci-fi goodness includes everything you need to dive headfirst into the world of Paranoia, where loyalty is treasonous, the Computer is your paranoid overlord, and laser-blasting your teammates is just part of a good day’s work.
Shadow of the Weird Wizard: The most anticipated TTRPG for 2024 is out and reviewing well
Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed Shadow of the Demon Lord system, Shadow of the Weird Wizard promises a gritty fantasy experience filled with challenging choices and thrilling exploration.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #245
Become a Tomb Raider! Explore the thrilling world of the new official TTRPG, and maybe snag a D&D ooze LEGO. Plus, Rascal News launches for indie TTRPG coverage, Paizo hits a milestone with 200 Pathfinder adventures, and UltraPro unveils premium D&D 2024 gear.
