Pinnacle Entertainment’s BackerKit for the Savage Worlds conversion of Pathfinder’s Carrion Crown is live, alongside a free preview.
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Dozens of new creators publish Baldur’s Gate content on DMsGuild
Over half of the creators in the Baldur’s Gate Game Jam were new to the DMsGuild platform, publishing dozens of new TTRPG titles.
A review of the Shadow City Mysteries quickstart
Is the Shadow City Mysteries quickstart worth playing? We review its unique 5e noir mechanics, new classes, and the compelling “Shadow of Debt” adventure.
New TTRPG app Dungeon Trader aims to streamline in-game economies
An Edinburgh-based developer is launching a Kickstarter for Dungeon Trader, a mobile app designed to automate trading for D&D.
Twilight Sword RPG confirms November 20 Backerkit launch and free preview
The anticipated Zelda-inspired tabletop roleplaying game Twilight Sword gets a Backerkit launch date and a free preview.
Theater of the mind – Inspiration from the golden age of radio drama
Explore how the “theater of the mind” from Old-Time Radio can enhance roleplaying games. Learn five audio techniques to build immersion, from verbal tricks to sound science.
Play as heroic fantasy cats with the Monarchies of Mau TTRPG bundle
Get the D&D 5e-compatible Monarchies of Mau core rulebook and supplements in a new two-tier bundle deal, the companion game to Pugmire.
Lessons learned and totalitarian regimes: A non-human interview with Cultic Games
Cultic Games discusses its hit Kickstarter TTRPG Human No More, the lessons learned from Stygian, and designing a tactical game about non-human resistance.
Tentacles 7 bundle collects indie Cthulhu TTRPGs like Lovecraftesque and Cthulhu Dark
The “Tentacles 7” bundle at Bundle of Holding collects several complete, standalone Lovecraftian TTRPGs from different independent publishers.
One week left to pile in for Role with Class 5e playmats
Tree Bee Games’ Kickstarter offers 12 neoprene 5e class playmats with key rule summaries. See the designs and pledge tiers before the campaign ends.
