The pitch for the game is that it can be used by ‘expert roleplayers’ using whatever system they prefer or by everyone using the book’s own set of streamlined rules.
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Wizards of the Coast’s release a charity D&D adventure
Infernal Machine Rebuild is a D&D adventure by Wizards of the Coast. 70% of proceeds from sales will be donated to Extra-Life.org.
RPG Publisher Spotlight: Dias Ex Machina Games
The indie publisher in the spotlight for November is Dias Ex Machina, and this is a story of sex machines and a betrayal that hurt the very heart of Wizards of the Coast.
Does the marketplace need to change? Privateer Press addresses product delays
Privateer Press’ Chief Creative Officer, and founder, Matt Wilson has posted a lengthy explanation of why some customers are finding it hard to get their miniatures or why it is taking a long while for orders to arrive.
Mummy returns as Onyx Path push for 2nd edition hardcover
Once human, these characters were subjects of the great magic humans have ever cast and their souls bound to their mortal remains. They cannot be killed.
71% off this Eberron Setting bundle from Wizards of the Coast
The DM’s Guild has just published this Eberron Setting bundle for D&D 3.5 and 3.0. There are about $70s worth downloads currently available for $20.
D&D Memes: Renamed monsters
Renamed animal logic: Porcupines become stab rabbits, snakes become danger noodles, skunks become fart squirrels, and curious brown bears become Sir Huggles Von Deathcuddle. Obviously.
1,974 sapphire dice sets available from WotC at $300 for D&D’s 45 birthday
Wizards of the Coast will only make 1,974 (D&D was published in 1974) sets of these dice, and even though they cost $300, I suspect they’ll sell out.
Space is Hell: A review of Free League Publishing’s Alien RPG
I liked the Cinematic preview. Now the £65 book has arrived I’m even happier. It feels like an excellent investment, a good game and a worthy addition to my gaming library.
Aliens have invaded Dungeons & Dragons: A review of Blades & Blasters
Aliens in D&D is a wild-card of an idea, but it’s an intriguing possibility, even though I suspect as many people will wrinkle their nose in displeasure as who’ll embrace the idea.
