Most games have mechanisms of keeping the ‘balance’ between the players and the GM, with most systems being weighted in favour of the players.
TTRPG news, reviews and interviews
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Hit Point Press fund “living” minis
Hit Point Press reassures that they’re designed to be used on any TTRPG that uses a 1-inch scale grid, which is standard for D&D, Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, and Gloomhaven.
Rolling for Connection: How TTRPGs combat loneliness
The journey from feeling isolated to finding your “tribe” is a significant one. Tabletop roleplaying games provide a unique and effective map for that journey.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #321
A new DM for the world’s biggest roleplaying game stream? Find out who, plus get the exciting news about a Diablo TTRPG and the buzz around Draw Steel.
Green Ronin releases £12 Playtest for next generation of superhero RPG
Available on DriveThruRPG for nearly $15, this playtest edition is a significant step towards the full release of the fourth edition, which was previously confirmed for a 2026 launch.
Catalyst Game Labs unveils pre-painted My Hero Academia miniatures game
The forthcoming My Hero Academia: Miniatures Game is a competitive experience for two or more players. Each player will take control of a team of three characters, choosing from a roster of aspiring heroes from U.A. High School or the series’ formidable villains.
From a teen’s dream to gothic noir RPG: The story of Candlelight Inquisition
Imagine putting questions to a questioner. Here, I ask game designer Will Fish questions to uncover the gothic details about the investigation TTRPG Candlelight Investigation.
An Unholy Alliance: Heroes and villains unite in the Doom Guard board game and TTRPG
The Doom Guard roleplaying game is part of the Necessary Evil universe, originally conceived by Clint Black in 2004
Routinely Itemised: RPG #320
Alongside promises of change for D&D, major roleplaying game announcements include a new ThunderCats TTRPG, an updated Cypher System, and a host of new books for Cyberpunk RED
Twilight Sword: A new anime-style RPG channels Zelda and Final Fantasy vibes
In Twilight Sword, players will take on the roles of Champions tasked with a formidable quest: to restore hope to the beleaguered lands of Radia.
