Wizards of the Coast and their partners at DMsGuild have been busy this week. The complete, as near as I can see it, 5e range for Roll20 is now available. These aren’t downloads and are integrated with the Roll20 platform. Roll20 is now the parent of OneBookShelf and the DMsGuild. The typical purchase includes maps […]
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What’s OLD is NEW RPG system gets a Starter Set
The starter box rules also feature WOIN’s innovative countdown mechanic, and a streamlined version of the acclaimed freeform magic system which allows you to devise your spells on the fly.
Tear off an Adventure a Day in 2024 with Sundial’s Quest Calendar
Rip off the old page to reveal the new day and challenge, and read the new day and what your hero has discovered.
PocketQuest: 50+ aspiring tabletop creators feature this year
Dozens of creators contributed to the theme-making titles ranging from terrifying alien invasions to light-hearted and charming space exploration.
The Lord of the Dice: One cube to replace all your dice – tempted?
The dice are 47mm in width/height/depth or 1.85″ if you prefer. Made from zinc allow, the dice weigh 400 grams, and I suspect that will make them heavier than you’re usual plastic polys!
Free to Download: Basic Fantasy RPG Core Rules 4e
There’s no setting other than an assumed high fantasy one, and therefore, space in the download goes to sections like Waterborne Travel Traveling by Air, Becoming Lost, Judging Wishes, Missiles That Miss and Oil. You might recognise some of these are hot topics for rules discussions, and I think inclusion is welcome.
Year Zero Worldbuilding: Forbidden Lands – The Bloodmarch
Year Zero World Building creates campaign settings using Free League’s RPGs. This month looks at The Bloodmarch, a realm in the world of the Forbidden Lands.
Eco Mofos!!: Miyazaki meets Mad Max in a psychedelic RPG
Play as a group of misfits who have found each other in the wastes and ruins of the fallen world.
Superhero Week: Titanic Triumph RPG out now
With details for over 47 different Powers, you can create nearly any kind of super character you want!
D&D Belongs to You: Use Foundry and Roll20 et al but not WotC’s VTT, argues 5e publisher
Chris Dias owns Dias Ex Machina and created Ultramodern5, the most successful non-fantasy book for 5th Editoins D&D not published by WOTC.
