Ibáñez sought to create a unique dark fantasy experience, distinct from traditional tropes. He envisioned a world grounded in historical realism, where legends and folklore were tangible realities.
TTRPG news, reviews and interviews
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Here are some of the (rare) RPGs you can get in the spooky Lulu Halloween sale
Gamers know the print-on-demand services of sites like DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. Lulu is an alternative and one favourited by designers looking for a Roll20/OneBookShelf alternative.
Eyes of Chaos: The giant dice that wins Halloween
This particular dice is made from resin, and the eyes inside move around. How? These are some of the popular liquid core die that are all the rage and, the makers insist, still balanced.
Bards of Aratai: Three thespians as vigilantes
Dice Legenz’s Vahid Qualls tackled Can introverts play Bards for Geek Native. The GM has no such problem for the Bards of Aratai as he has three stage actors as players in the new D&D show.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #276
Last week, Geek Native struggled to gauge the sales success of the new D&D book. This week, Wizards of the Coast stepped in with a press release to set the record straight. Or did they?
Experience the Narrativium for free: Discworld TTRPG Quickstart Guide is out in PDF
As an intrepid band of Watchmen, you are charged by Commander Vimes to find out. While avoiding causing any harm to the honest people of Ankh-Morpork*, acting with utmost professionalism, and crucially, avoiding any more paperwork than absolutely necessary.
Ars Magica RPG embraces Open License through crowdfunding
We knew the Ars Magica crowdfunder was coming, but there’s been a twist!
Huh-oh! The 2024 Player’s Handbook is the fastest-selling D&D book in history
We couldn’t be more pleased with the resounding critical and fan acclaim and record-breaking launch of the 2024 Player’s Handbook, and we have our loyal fans to thank for it.
LOOT: West Marshes play meets loot shooter in Spencer Campbell’s latest TTRPG
Spencer Campbell is known for adapting ideas and vibes from computer games to tabletop RPGs. It’s been a rocky road at times, but Gila RPG now has a proven track record and many fans.
MIR is a TTRPG that blurs good and evil
The Ruin has become little more than a legend, the MIR a relic of the past, its agents pariahs. But in the shadow of ignorance, reality is changing. Echoes, incarnations of past suffering brought to life by the energy of the Ruin, are multiplying.
