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Extra Life: Dungeons IN Dragons charity offer
The supplement has help for DMs in the world of new encounters and other pre-made materials. At the core, there are maps which involve dragons in a new way.
ADVENTure Calendar: An eco-treat from Garmr Games for tabletop RPGers
There’s a free to download first scenario already available. The calendar will provide that if the project is successful in week one.
RPG Publisher Spotlight: Bandit Camp
I make games that I want to play – that’s Bandit Camp’s “motto” and what I want to be known for, as someone that does what he does for the joy of it. I don’t make games for you – I make them for me.
The Bundle of Holding’s annual Cornucopia offer is up, and it’s a good ‘un
The Diana Jones Award benefits from purchases from this bundle and, in particular, the Emerging Designer Program.
The Edinburgh Horrors, Long Dead Ink RPG adventure and Tarot cards
There’s an exiled Russian Countess, lost magic, a cute dog, a posh hotel and what might be a werewolf (a bit like 2022 then).
Mysterious Islands is a solo RPG board game hybrid that supports up to four more players
Oliver McNeil is back on Kickstarter again with project 33 and another in The Storymaster’s Tales hybrid series. These are part game book, part RPG and part board game.
Free to Download: DoubleZero – Primer
DoubleZero is a toolset for tabletop gaming. It works in any modern setting that does not favour characters with magical, paranormal, or superhuman skills. The rules engine is ideal for mystery, espionage, thrillers, procedurals, and drama.
Convictor Drive: Armored by Grief – A Kamen Rider-inspired tabletop RPG hits Kickstarter targets
Kamen Rider is a motorcycle, insect-themed superhero that’s been airing as a TV show in Japan since the early 70s.
A sneak peek inside Villainous Champions of the Shadow Keep for 5E
Geek Native has secured permission to show you the pitch video for Villainous Champions of the Shadow Keep before the Kickstarter launch on the 22nd.
