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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?
Chaosium to give away free adventures to honour Greg Stafford
There will be free scenarios released for Rune Quest, Call of Cthulhu, King Arthur, Pendragon, HeroQuest and the new family member the 7th Sea.
$50,000 to fund the Hyper Light Drifter tabletop RPG
It’s a post-apocalyptic, science fantasy world. Outside the few bastions of civilization are the dangerous wilds with loot but monsters, mutants and menacing machines.
Attack of the 50ft Bikini Werewolf hits the DM’s Guild
In a world of inadequate lupine swimwear, one wolf must embark on a journey from modest to monstrous.
The Official Carnival Row RPG is free to download
The game uses Monte Cooke’s Cypher System, which you’ll need to play. That’s the same mechanics as can be found in Invisible Sun, Numenera as well as popular supplements like Sean K. Renolds’ Priests of the Aeons.
Gamers pick up the battle-axe as Barbarians of the Ruined Earth funds
The world is nearly torn apart when an alien craft smashes into the moon, and the resulting rock shower pummels the planet.
Green Ronin releases Threefold for Modern AGE
There are alternative Earths, Otherworlds were science falters, demon controlled Netherworlds and less well-known places.
Brutal Viking fantasy: A review of Svilland
If you like 5e and are tempted by a Vikings game, then I think you’ll like Svilland.
