Late Knight Games are offering a mashup of Pokemon style monster battling with a traditional fantasy RPG. What a clever idea. Check out the full campaign page on Kickstarter. [Back this Campaign] The funding goal is set at $12,000 and at the time of writing this post there are over 80 backers, more than $6000 […]
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Skull tidy for your dice
Fed up of fishing your dice out of a bag? Wish you had them at hand on the gaming table… and could contribute to the atmosphere of the game? What about a skull tidy? Yup! This model skull is designed to help you hold your stuff. It could wear your glasses when you’re not reading, […]
Two for one as Darkraven Soundscapes crosses funding line
Darkraven Games‘s Cthulhu Fantasy and Horror music soundscape bundle asked for $12,000 in Kickstarter backing. They’ve crossed that line today and have over a week for any stretch goals. There’s loads of music samples on their Kickstarter page so it’s worth checking out if you’re tempted. [Back this Campaign] Pledge levels with rewards start as […]
Mouse Guard RPG second edition announced
BOOM! Studios and Archaia Entertainment have announced a new edition of the Mouse Guard RPG. The second edition is due out in April and will include both a hardcover rulebook and a box set edition. The Origins Award-winning game is based on the all ages anthropomorphic comic series drawn by David Petersen. The RPG is […]
From the Inkwell: Sleeper – Background Design Principles
Sleeper: Orphans of the Cold War is a Kickstarter project from Death Spiral Games. Geek Native covered the launch, saying the campaign shows promise and since then the number of backers has increased threefold. There’s 15 days on the clock and just £150 to go. This campaign will fund. [Back this Campaign] Geek Native reached […]
Shiny shiny Critical Hit dice!
[I need these!] These three dice flash in a shiny shiny way. Wait for it… they only light up when you roll a critical hit! There’s three dice in the set; a d10, d12 and d20. In terms of size we’re looking at 1.8″, 1.4″ and 1.7″ in diameter. Think Geek, who have an exclusive […]
Syrinscape’s open call for SoundSet Creator beta testers
The Sydney based sound system for tabletop games, Syrinscape, is on a roll. They already offer officially licensed Pathfinder RPG SoundPacks and now look to grow their audience further with the new Syrinscape SoundSet Creator. Syrinscape’s new app lets gamers have movie-style custom sounds, music and events for their RPGs. Today’s open call for beta-testers […]
Reaching for a knife in a LARPer’s kitchen….
Visiting geeky friends and helping out in the kitchen always has other bonuses. Whether you’re popping into to visit someone into their re-enactment, their LARP or just a gamer boosting the atmosphere of their home you can expect a pleasant surprise or two. For example, imagine reaching for a knife in this kitchen. (Via Imgur)
GM speaks and their player excitement levels
If you’ve sat in the GM seat and peered out over the screen as you narrated the adventure, refereed the game and talked to the players you might have wondered what they were thinking. A GM who can see inside the minds of their players is at a great advantage; they can spring all sorts […]
Ultimum RPG returns
Geek Native has been tracking Ultimum for a while. The art was so good we pushed for a sneak peak inside the book and then followed the first Kickstarter. That project was cancelled. This is the return of the ambitious game. You can read more about it on Kickstarter. [Back this Project] The campaign has […]
