The Runelords board game is set before the books and will begin its Kickstarter campaign this September.
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GM tips: 7 “Dos and Don’ts” for running Era Games!
With so many games, options and rules, it might be a bit daunting approaching the Era series. Thankfully, here’s Shades of Vengeance’s own Fred Harvey with seven tips to help GMs.
These editable NPC PDF reference sheets help keep track of your game world
Reference sheets to record the name and role (such as class or race) of each NPC, three character traits for each, three values for each, one quirk, a secret or plot hook and one bond (good or bad).
Wuxia melodrama from The Gauntlet Gaming Community: Hearts of Wulin romps through Kickstarter
Characters are skilled martial artists from a world of rival clans, obligations and conspiracy.
Cyberpunk 2077 prequel: R. Talsorian Games announces Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit
The Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit is a pen and paper game set before 2077 but after the classic tabletop game Cyberpunk 2020.
Shadowrun 6e line developer promises a different feel for the game
In the interview, Jason Hardy talked about drawing inspiration from other games and his desire to streamline Shadowrun 6e.
A Doom Metal Album of a game: MÖRK BORG
Johan Nohr and Belle Nilsson describe the MÖRK BORG as OSR but also that they care little about tradition or nostalgia.
Rescue Santa: ‘TWAS – The Roleplaying Game Before Christmas
‘TWAS – The Roleplaying Game Before Christmas is a rules-lite RPG from Jonathan Green, designed to be picked up and played with very little preparation, where the players are toys trying to rescue Santa.
Huge RPG Soundboard: 50 Spotify background playlists for your tabletop RPG
A sudden change of music is a powerful way to get your players interested, grab their attention and let them know that something is about to happen.
Modiphius summon up official Vampire: The Masquerade Leather dice bags
The bags cost £19.99 and are handmade by the Spanish studio Artesano Del Ray.
