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RPG Publisher Spotlight: LunarShadow Designs
Furthermore, how does a 25% discount on everything except Hopes and Dreams of the Orbital Bound from the LunarShadow Designs Etsy sound?
Threaten your sanity on the cheap: Cthulhu Hack bundle offer
This updated Cthulhu Hack Bundle includes the 2024 Second Edition, streamlined rules for facing the sanity-shattering horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos.
Tomb Raider TTRPG: Shadows of Truth opens for playtesting and you can play as Lara Croft
Or, you could entirely re-imagine a version of Lara based on an alternate storyline. The magic of TTRPGs is that the story that your group tells is whatever you want it to be, so follow your inspiration.
Zweihander: Reforged hits Kickstarter with free to download session zero
You can grab all 83-pages of Zweihander RPG Reforged Edition: Session Zero for free. That gets you an introduction, how to play, your character’s lifepath (appropriately abbreviated) and a ‘survivors sheet’ because this is a grim game.
Not too soon: Dicebound launch and fund their Dungeons & Dice Advent calendars
This year’s twist is that Dicebound is aiming to offer more than just calendars. There will be mystery boxes and art.
Genre Police: Role Assumptions
Lately I have been thinking about social interactions and personal relationships in roleplaying games, which lead to an interesting discussion with some of my players.
Unleash epic adventures in a bundle of grim World of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay!
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the Old World with this ultimate Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay collection. This jam-packed library includes everything you need to embark on dangerous quests and thrilling battles. This comprehensive bundle provides everything you and your players need to forge unforgettable memories in the Warhammer Fantasy world. Pay at least £0.78 […]
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #248
Huge RPG sale to help a developer! Plus, Critical Role playtests, D&D AI news, and new releases!
Wizards of the Coast have teamed up with StartPlaying – so what?
D&D’s partnership with StartPlaying was announced alongside D&D 50th’s anniversary news. It suggests strongly that Wizards of the Coast aren’t doing their own Looking For Group site.
