The players cooperate on creating the backstory, and then the Swamp Being (aka the gamemaster) takes on the role of the fish and other adversaries.
TTRPG news, reviews and interviews
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Helmgast AB announce Tintin-style The Troubleshooters RPG
In the game characters are helpful troubleshooters will find themselves crossing the globe, facing down spies, wild beasts, criminals and even the secret Octopus organisation led by the evil graf von Zadrith.
‘Henshin! A Sentai RPG’ Deluxe Book smashes Kickstarter goals
The game is based on the manga and Japanese TV genre of colourful superheroes – perhaps best imagined as Power Rangers in the West.
Catalyst Game Labs appoints editor and developers to BattleTech and Leviathans
On the back of the Shadowrun 6e launch and the Kickstarter for BattleTech: Clan Invasion, Catalyst Game Labs have made some promotions.
R Talsorian Games brings back two Cyberpunk 2020 classics
Maximum Metal and Eurotour: Danger & Death on a Euro-Rock Tour are two Cyberpunk 2020 games that have been out of print for years.
Union-busting concerns: RPG publisher Evil Hat hits pause on Kickstarter
Evil Hat has delayed the Agon product, after talking to John Harper, while they reflect the on-going situation at Kickstarter.
WotC changes Eberron: Rising from the Last War cover
The new cover is by Wesley Burt and shows a warforged wizard with a halfling companion.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #13
A bullet-point collection of RPG news headlines, gaming discoveries, hints and tips from the week.
The original D&D monster collection returns to Kickstarter
The first collection of critters came as The Creature Collection. The Monster Manual followed after.
Monte Cook Games produces a free “Consent in Gaming” RPG Guide
Fending off bloodthirsty pirates is something many tabletop roleplayers are used to doing but what about intense emotional experiences?
