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Can we say 40K?: Ex Tenebris is a gothic space TTRPG from Black Armada

September 10, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Josh Fox, known for games like Lovecraftesque, is the designer of Black Armada’s latest game. Ex Tenebris is already through the pledge goal.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: black armada, kickstarters, Kieron Gillen

Official Star Trek RPG gets deep discounts in Fantasy Grounds VTT sale

September 9, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Modiphius Entertainment publishes Star Trek Adventures and uses a modified version of their proprietary 2d20 system.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: adam bradford, Fantasy Grounds, Modiphius Entertainment, sales, star trek, star trek adventures, virtual tabletop

What’s Pergamino Barocco? A weird little (large) spellbook

September 9, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Enthusiast bookbinder Paolo Greco and his publishing company, Lost Pages, were at Tabletop Scotland this weekend. That was a bold move, as they have a Kickstarter for a system-agnostic, weird little spellbook running.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: kickstarters, occult, tabletop scotland

What’s possible? Three TTRPGs of swords, matriarchs and lovers – An interview with Tyler Crumrine

September 9, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

There are three different tabletop RPGs on offer in Tyler Crumrine and Possible Worlds Games’ latest Kickstarter. James D’Amato and Andrew Mierzejewski from One Shot Podcast Networks and Meghan Cross from Siren Song Games are collaborating.

Filed Under: Interviews, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: james d'amato, kickstarters

Apothecaria publisher debuts three new print-and-play RPGs at Scottish convention

September 9, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Glasgow-based Blackwell Games, creator of Apothecaria, has debuted print versions of three RPG zines at Tabletop Scotland, all themed around death.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: tabletop scotland

What’s next for The Adventurer’s Apprentice after its big award win?

September 8, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Creator Jennifer Masters confirms two new books are coming for The Adventurer’s Apprentice, the TTRPG series that just won Best Literacy Game 2025.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: tabletop scotland

Indie board game World Domination to offer three core versions, opts for UK manufacturer

September 8, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Find out why the developers of the World Domination board game are launching three versions of the game and using a British manufacturer.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: card games, tabletop scotland

Explore a world of airships and magic in the JRPG-style TTRPG Skies Above

September 8, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Drawing heavy inspiration from the Super Nintendo/Famicom era, the roleplaying game Skies Above presents a vibrant, post-apocalyptic world.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: kickstarters, tabletop scotland

Classic D&D meme ‘three kobolds in a trenchcoat’ becomes a full TTRPG

September 8, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Following the ghostly pirate RPG Tales from the Spectral Sea, Sam Armstrong is launching a new comedy game about small folk with big plans.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: tabletop scotland

Humble deal: The Ultimate Guide to Tabletop RPGS, Worldbuilding and Folklore

September 7, 2025 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

The good people of Humble Bundle have done it again – this time with an unbelievably good deal for those who want to level up with their TTRPG cred!

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: humble, humble bundle

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