Gen Con Online has already been announced, and it will stick to the original dates of July 30 to August 2.
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SPIEL.digital replaces Essen this year
The replacement event will run online and from 22nd of October to the 25th.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound starter set and other products announced
The Soulbound Starter Set will be a boxed edition with a 48-paged “learn to play adventure” set in the newly reclaimed city of Brightspear.
Birds of Prey author Gail Simone’s D&D comic is out
Illustrated by Sarah Webb, the story follows Flit, a brave courier with an important message to bring to the attention of the Humblewood Birdfolk council.
Dungeon Master Guild: 25% off Family-Friendly D&D downloads
In total, there are 123 items for sale at the time of posting at the Dungeon Master Guild.
Viking RPG Fate of the Norns lands at the Bundle of Holding
Pendelhaven’s rune-based Vikings RPG, Fate of the Norns, is on sale at the Bundle of Holding for a limited time.
Free to Download: Kobold Press’ 5e adventure bundle “Prepared!”
Prepared is a book of 12 pre-written adventures for Dungeons & Dragon’s fifth edition.
Essen Spiel 2020 gets cancelled
Essen 2020 is cancelled. There’s no suggestion there will be two events in 2021, despite the organisers using the word “postpone”.
The Biblical darkness of the fall of humanity: Dark Astral review for Zweihander
The game takes Zweihander into space, does it well and does it while feeling entirely like Zweihander. We enjoyed that.
Genre Police: The Long Game
In this RPG tips article, we look at the role of longevity in campaigns; its merits, flaws and what to do about them.
