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2020 ENnies nominations announced

June 29, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The 2020 ENnie Judges Spotlight winners and 2020’s nominees have been announced.

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Unbreakable author wants D&D to pull Oriental Adventures from shops

June 29, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood 5 Comments

In recent years, more D&D fans have been uncomfortable with how the 1985 published book treats its subject matter.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: daniel kwan, Dungeons & Dragons, Gary Gygax, wizards of the coast

Gothic Cyberpunk: Vampunks is a pay-what-you-want RPG

June 28, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Vampunks is a game set in the near future where pollution is so bad that the sun is blocked out.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Cyberpunk, free to download, itch.io, vampires

Basic World Building: Design a Ruined Tower-Faced Demon Castle

June 28, 2020 by Charles Dunwoody Leave a Comment

Basic World Building uses the tools from 1981’s Basic Dungeons & Dragons and Expert D&D and re-imagined in Old School Essentials to build a starting campaign setting.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: basic world building, Dungeons & Dragons, dyson logos

Gail Gygax sells D&D legacy items against Luke Gygax’s wishes

June 28, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Gary’s son Luke Gygax isn’t happy that his step-mother putting these items up to auction.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, legal, luke gygax

Anime fan creates 66 pages of Naruto D&D conversions

June 28, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood 7 Comments

If you’re looking for game balance, then this character class is not for you.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, Naruto Shippuden

29 inspiration Game Hook posters

June 27, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

GM ideas are written on top of a matching quality illustration in a similar way to a motivational poster.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: rpg ideas

The hour hand trembles on KULT: Divinity Lost – Horror Guide & Scenario Collection

June 27, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A gallery of horror art from that iconic RPG Kult: Divinity Lost.

Filed Under: Art, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Helmgast, kickstarters, kult, kult: divinty lost

Onyx Path pull vampire books from sale and react to multiple allegations

June 27, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood 3 Comments

Richard Thomas has made a pubic statement on how his company, Onyx Path Publishing, are reacting to recent concerns made against people associated with the publisher.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: onyx path publishing, richard thomas

Free to Download: Desperados – A Pen and Paper Roleplaying Game

June 26, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The wild west adventure is a story-driven game that blends action and stealth because sometimes you need a plan to survive.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: free to download

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