Tabletop games publisher Steamforged Games has announced two new additions to its popular Epic Encounters range, bringing fresh mysteries and a colossal boss battle to gaming tables.
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Free League expands Middle-earth RPGs with new “Over Hill and Under Hill” Starter Sets
The adventure contained in the boxes, Over Hill and Under Hill, sends a fledgling company of heroes into the rugged, houseless hills of northern Eriador.
Nocturne: A gothic horror OSR by Daniel D. Fox
The game designer has shared an introduction to the game on Patreon and published the first chapter. You can download that for free.
Big Heckin’ Four-Day Prime Day: Board games deal megathread
In 2025, our scramble to find the best discounts and deals on board games won’t be squeezed into one day, as we’ll have four whole days to explore.
Expert advice: How to Make Combat Interesting
What makes combat interesting? A lot of GMs think the answer is giving the monster secret powers, to be revealed at the worst moment. I’ve even seen articles that suggest misleading players about the monster’s abilities. Which is a shame, because that tops my list of what Not to do.
Germany’s top fantasy RPG, The Dark Eye, features in new bundle
This is a revised bundle, last seen in 2023, which means it may not be seen again until 2027.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #316
This week’s TTRPG news summary covers Diamond’s shocking seizure of games, the 2025 ENnie nominees, Gary Con badge sales, and “new” DC roleplaying games.
Horrified tabletop publishers fight for their stock as bankrupt Diamond liquidates
The now-bankrupt Diamond Comic Distributors is arguing that because publishers did not file a specific piece of legal paperwork, their ownership rights are now void.
Superhero Week: What’s happening with the new DC superhero TTRPGs?
Do you prefer DC to Marvel? It may be the grimmer tone that DC embraced earlier on, or iconic characters like Batman and Superman. Or, perhaps not! What about on the tabletop?
Roll Big or Go Home is a TTRPG bundle packed with greatness
A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Extra Life, an organisation that supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
