The latest roleplaying game news, TTRPG reviews, and new releases. This week covers Critical Role’s new campaign, D&D updates, and a host of crowdfunders.
TTRPG news, reviews and interviews
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Board game publisher Devir turns to Backerkit for two high-concept TTRPGs
Learn about Dracula vs. Hitler and Chaos & Chrome, two low-prep RPGs using the Roleína system, set for an English-language debut.
Into the Abyss: Mammoth Factory on the Sumerian-inspired darkness of their 5E Kickstarter, Dark Descent
Explore Dark Descent, the 400+ page 5E tome of dark survival. Features new subterranean races, blood alchemy, 70+ monsters, and over 200 high-quality STLs.
The Strong Museum partners with Google for D&D’s 50th anniversary
The Strong National Museum of Play has partnered with Google Arts & Culture to release a free online exhibit exploring the first 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons.
SPINE is a solo RPG about being consumed by a cursed book
Explore a dark tale of possession in SPINE, a new solo roleplaying game from Asa Donald. Download the beta today on a ‘name your own price’ basis.
Frostgrave: A Miniature Game that’s more D&D than Warhammer
Ditch the bloated rules and massive armies of Warhammer. Discover Frostgrave, the skirmish game where your Wizard’s warband explores frozen ruins for treasure. It’s D&D’s storytelling heart meets miniature combat.
New ‘Dungeons Deep’ offers 48 dungeon options for D&D GMs
Kobold Press has launched Dungeons Deep, a new book of 16 drop-in dungeons designed for D&D and other compatible systems.
Roleplay Macabre Doomsong returns to Kickstarter with Thou Shalt Not Suffer The Wycce
Learn about the new mechanics, premium production, and dark art in Thou Shalt Not Suffer The Wycce, the latest campaign for the Doomsong TTRPG system.
Talking Vast Grimm, Raptor Ruckus, and the Creature Curation Printer with Brian Colin
Go behind the scenes with Brian Colin! Learn about the Vast Grimm – Escaping Stasis Kickstarter, the new modular format, expanding the lore, the impact of his industrial press, and a possible Raptor Ruckus crossover.
Handiwork Games brings grimdark Trench Crusade photo backdrops to Kickstarter
A Kickstarter discovery for mini painters. Get official, professional backdrops for your Trench Crusade miniatures from Handiwork Games.
