Les Inkwell is a gamer and designer from Oslo in Norway. On his Google+ profile he says; I am quite content doing my mundane muggle day job to pay the bills. The time left i spend doing the artsy stuff that i really care about, things like: World Building, Table Top Game Design, Illustration, Comix, […]
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Hero’s Journey brings myths and success to Kicktarter
Anne and John Ruthvern are bringing their RPG experience to Kickstarter for a mythic RPG called Hero’s Journey. The couple have worked on projects with Onyx Oath and biblioteque Interdite before. Hero’s Journey is an RPG in which ancient myth are active in the modern world. [Back this Campaign] This project has funded. The Kickstarter […]
Ramping up with the Iron Kingdoms Full Metal Fantasy: Monsternomicon
Privateer Press look to be ramping up their RPG activity for the Iron Kingdoms. The Iron Kingdoms Full Metal Fantasy: Monsternomicon is due in September. In addition to expanding the Iron Kingdoms Full Metal Fantasy RPG the Monsternomicon will also be compatible with the upcoming Iron Kingdoms Unleashed RPG. The Monsternomicon will be 100 pages […]
Help kickstart RPG dice for the visually impaired
This is a really good idea. Braille dice that come in all the varieties gamers use. No wonder this humble Kickstarter is smashing targets. [Back the Campaign] These dice will all be 3D printed. That’s one of the factors that makes the $1 pledge tier so interesting. For just $1 you can get a sketchup […]
Mastodon’s music video full of RPG and LARP
Out of the blue Mastodon’s music video for “High Road” features a geeky kid who stays at home to look after his gran. He’s also a roleplayer with an active imagination and a LARPer. As a metal video expect a couple of real-life twists. Worth a watch, I say.
Shopping with a giant Uruk Hai
Who else has gone shopping while in full LARP gear? I know I have and I can’t be the only one… if only because I wasn’t alone when I did it. This video takes the monster in the shops gag to a whole new level. The Uruk Hai here simply towers above everyone they meet […]
Robert Chew’s mech animal illustrations
These illustrations come with notes just as if they’re from an RPG sourcebook. What a fantastic idea too; animal-style robots/mech. The designer is a digital artist called Robert Chew who works from Santa Monica, California. It’s also worth noting that profit from the sale of these prints is donated to The International Anti-Poaching Foundation and […]
Hey, evil GM – here’s how to feed your players monkey brains
One look at this novelty bowl based on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and I knew it was ideal for evil GMs. As an Evil GM you are responsible for being host and for setting the mood. This can be a conflict. You want to be a good host but you might want […]
Wizards appoint Trapdoor to create digital tools for D&D
Dungeons and Dragons 4 pushed into digital. You know, I might still have a subscription to the package but I’ve not used it in years and it was four years ago Geek Native discussed the merits of moving to Silverlight. It’s been tough for Wizards of the Coast. Damned if they do – not what […]
Spend $20 and save $300 at DriveThru RPG!
Two new bundles have been uploaded to Drivethru RPG this morning. They caught my eye. Mega bucks of saving. DTRPG 10th Annivesary (RPG) Bundle is normally worth $150.42 but you can have it for $10 DTRPG 10th Anniversary (RPG 2) Bundle costs $168.16 outside the sale but is currently priced at only $10 This means […]
