Explore the latest tabletop updates as we prepare for the UK Games Expo. From community efforts to replace stolen books to the mystery of our new Apple News layout, here is the essential summary of this week’s roleplaying games industry news.
From travel writer to DM: How real-world wanderlust shapes extraordinary RPG locations
We interview Duncan Rhodes about his new book, The Creative Game Master’s Guide to Extraordinary Locations. Learn how his background as a travel writer helps him turn generic fantasy maps into versatile, session-sustaining set pieces.
The DMsGuild’s top selling products of 2024
This year, we’ve got a top ten list of the best selling titles on the DMsGuild in 2024 (regardless of when the ebook was first published!)
Humble comics deal: Return to the World of Dungeons & Dragons
I don’t need to be a sales whiz to work out the timing behind the IDW comic book and Humble Bundle deal here.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #193
It’s another busy week of RPG news, and unfortunately, some of it is rather grim this time.
Anansi’s Tapestry of Lives: Free downloads, celebs and 5e goodies
The project has more than $45,000 pledged, so it should deliver 320+ pages of 5e NPCs, magic items, quests and all with stat blocks and VTT tokens.
Hellguard – Curse of Caina: Granite Glyph speeds towards deadly, dangerous RPG success
The first Kickstarter launched by Granite Glyph Publishing set a high goal of $50,000 and offered a horror without 5e. It’s speeding to success, though, with hundreds of backers.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #158
You’re here for the RPG news and so let’s start with the summary of summaries!
Drifting Havens: Archvillain teams up with Ed Greenwood for an original RPG setting
The mortal races have rebuilt from the ashes of the cataclysm. The Gods have claimed their domains at the Pool of Divinity and now stand vigilant in the face of a fragile Void Seal…
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #141
A cluster of RPG news furnished at bullet point speed on a week of debate-sparking 5e RPG, a new boss for Roll20, the evil Red Wizards and a Daredevil star in a new show.
