Kobold has taken another step and released the first version of the Black Flag Reference Document. This document sets out the rules other publishers can use for their RPGs.
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Genre Police: The People Game
I’m now looking forward to fixing my mistakes with that group – we haven’t played since things got a little tense, but I know things went wrong and how I can make things better.
Christmas-themed roulette dice – maybe by Christmas
Roulette dice are made of 100% zinc alloy which makes them extremely robust and they feature incredible surface details.
Cave of Monsters: Limited edition risographs and the Elements of Procedure RPG
As in Sapphire and Steel, operatives channelling elements, stones, and metals to investigate weirdness in this RPG.
Ritual: Backlash is possible as this solo RPG lures players to the occult
The most clever and quick witted have a chance at besting KING; you’d have to be clever to beat the guy the devil is afraid of!
Alive Inside: Pick your apocalypse and fight to survive it
In Alive Inside, player characters, also called Survivors, scrounge for supplies, combine their wits, and fight against horrific monsters.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #226
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D&D 5e horror: The Arcane Library bundle
These Arcane Library downloads include VTT assets and seem ideal for a Halloween-inspired one-shot if you get them in time.
Weeaboomers: An anime TTRPG for folks with adult responsibilities (and moderate joint pain)
Players will build their middle-aged heroes by giving them powers befitting an anime character.
Lovecraftesque 2e: Together, you’ll die alone
Lovecraftesque is also a Lovecraftian game that directly challenges H.P. Lovecraft’s racism and deconstructs negative ideas about mental health that had become synonymous with cosmic horror.
